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2 Note from the Artistic Director Welcome to BoHo Theatre s landmark 10th season. I am incredibly humbled and amazed by the collective efforts of the outstanding artists and designers who have given so tirelessly of themselves for the greater good of this company throughout the years. BoHo s rich history of daring theatre and intimate storytelling continues to grow and evolve in ways that astound me, and this chilling season opener is absolutely no exception. We begin this season with Ira Levin s mystery thriller Veronica s Room. Within the simple confines of an eery domestic setting, the story begins with a plea to ease the ache of a grieving woman. From an innocent beginning to a chilling outcome, it is a journey that causes each one of us to examine... to what measures would one go to cleanse the stains of the past? How far would you go to achieve freedom and redemption from that which haunts you? If you enjoy this production, we invite you to join our inaugural Membership Program or make a donation to our company. Your generous support is what allows BoHo to continue its rich history of storytelling. Welcome to BoHo s tenth season. Welcome to...veronica s Room. Enjoy the show! Peter Marston Sullivan BoHo Theatre Artistic Director We can t do this without you! Even though BoHo Theatre is a critically-acclaimed arts organization with 13 Jeff Awards and 50 nominations, we remain a small neighborhood theatre and ticket sales cover only a portion of our operating budget. Your donations go directly to sponsoring a position or element within a BoHo production. Your name will receive special recognition alongside the position or element you sponsor in BoHo programs and promotional materials! Adopt a BoHo artist today! Underwrite a performer for as little as $200, a director for $500, or adopt an entire production starting at $2000. Smaller donations can even sponsor specific props and costumes. Hauptmann Visit us online at or connect with your house manager to find out how we can design the perfect sponsorship package for you!

3 BoHo Theatre presents Veronica s Room by Ira Levin Produced by Kaela Altman* Scenic Designer Jameson Sanford Costume Designer kclare Kemock Properties Designer Cassy Schillo Graphic Designer Charles Riffenburg* Lighting Designer Megan Turnquist Sound Designer Joshua Wentz Technical Director Michael Van Howe Production Coordinator Meg Love* Stage Manager Ryan Keller Veronica s Room runs 85 minutes with no intermission. To minimize disruption, no readmission is allowed once the play begins. * BoHo Company Member BoHo Artistic Affiliate

IRA LEVIN Playwright Initially a television writer, Ira Levin became a best-selling author with his first novel, A Kiss Before Dying, in 1953.

4 IRA LEVIN Playwright Initially a television writer, Ira Levin became a best-selling author with his first novel, A Kiss Before Dying, in Though it took Levin over a decade to generate his sophomore novel, the result the occult thriller Rosemary s Baby also clocked in as a number one best-seller and generated one of the most popular, well-received, and lucrative films of the late 1960s, scripted and directed by Roman Polanski. Successive adaptations of Levin s novels and plays also scored with critics and the public, including the blockbusters The Stepford Wives (1975), The Boys from Brazil (1978), and Deathtrap (1982). Levin s 1991 novel Sliver, an erotic thriller about a diabolical apartment house, received a big-screen adaptation in Levin wrote his last novel, a sequel to Rosemary s Baby titled Son of Rosemary, in 1997, and died of a heart attack a decade later at age 78. CHARLES RIFFENBURG Director Charles has been a passionate storyteller his entire life. He has performed onstage throughout Chicago, including with BoHo Theatre (Pygmalion, Ghosts, The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice) and Hubris Productions (Red Noses, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress). He is also an independent graphic designer and illustrator working with the Chicago theatre community to create memorable marketing campaigns; his clients include BoHo Theatre, Remy Bumppo, Emerald City Theatre, Marriott Theatre, Backstage Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, and the League of Chicago Theatres. His illustration work was featured prominently in Hero: A New Musical at the Marriott Theatre last summer. Charles holds an MFA in Performing Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design as well as a BFA in Comic Books (it s true). Thank you to the BoHo team, and to Lisa, for being so supportive throughout this entire process. KAELA ALTMAN Violence Design/ Producer Kaela is thrilled to join the production team for BoHo s 10th season opener. Kaela holds an active certification through the Society of American Fight Directors in Unarmed, Rapier/Dagger, and Knife, as well as extensive training in Broad Sword and Quarter Staff. In addition to designing violence, Kaela is also entering her second season as the proud Executive Director for BoHo. Special thanks to Chuck for inviting her to be a part of this production and Dave for being awesome. RYAN KELLER Stage Manager Ryan is thrilled to be back at BoHo after stage managing two productions of Striking 12 and serving as production manager for Tartuffe! He recently graduated from Illinois State University with degrees in theatre design/production and theatre management. Enjoy the show! KCLARE KEMOCK Costume Design kclare is ecstatic to be working with BoHo for the first time on Veronica's Room. Other credits include: The Second City s Guide to the Opera, We're All in This Room Together, Who Do We Think We Are?, and Four Girls (And a Guy) (The Second City); Elling, The Cripple of Inishmaan, and The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later (Redtwist); Peyton Place (City Lit); Dearly Departed (Broadway World Chicago Best Costume Design nomination (Non-Equity)); Marvin's Room (Circle Theatre); Steel Magnolias (Williams Street Rep); and Bard Fiction (Commedia Beauregard). kclare is a proud company member of 20% Theatre Company, where she has designed House of Yes, Devour, and The Rover, as well as the upcoming Fanny's First Play, set to open at the Heartland Studio on October STEVE O CONNELL Dialect Coach Steve is happy to collaborate with BoHo again. Previous acting credits with the company include Pygmalion, Ghosts, The Elephant Man and Floyd Collins, and he recently joined BoHo as an artistic affiliate. Other recent Chicago credits include Coriolanus (The Hypocrites, Jeff Nomination- Actor in a Principal Role), Hostage Song (Signal Ensemble), and The Kid Thing (Chi. Dramatists/About Face). Other Chicago credits include work with Timeline, Red Tape, Circle, Metropolis,

Infusion, and Theatre Wit. Film and television credits include Low Winter Sun (AMC), Chicago Fire (NBC), The Mob Doctor (FOX), and Last Man Standing (Lifetime).

Van Howe was delighted to be called on again by BoHo to be the technical director for Veronica s Room. JAMESON SANFORD Scenic Design Jameson is pleased to be designing with BoHo.

5 Infusion, and Theatre Wit. Film and television credits include Low Winter Sun (AMC), Chicago Fire (NBC), The Mob Doctor (FOX), and Last Man Standing (Lifetime). Steve received an MFA in acting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Wilbur Wright Community College, and most recently met BoHo Theatre while painting the set for Kiss of the Spider Woman. Mr. Van Howe was delighted to be called on again by BoHo to be the technical director for Veronica s Room. JAMESON SANFORD Scenic Design Jameson is pleased to be designing with BoHo. Recent design credits: upcoming production of A Year with Frog & Toad (Chicago Children's Theatre, assistant scenic design), Ain t Misbehavin (Theatre Tuscaloosa), & Flora the Red Menace (Univ. of Alabama). Jameson also works in the studio of Todd Rosenthal and Kevin Depinet. CASSY SCHILLO Assistant Director/ Properties Design Cassy is delighted to rejoin the BoHo family for this talented production! Since graduating with a theatrical BFA from UWWhitewater, Cassy has worked in various theaters throughout the Midwest including Light Opera Works, Red Tape, Milwaukee Chamber, Florentine Opera, Stage Left, Marriott at Lincolnshire, Remy Bummpo, infusion, Drury Lane, and Piccolo. Catch her work next at National Pasttime for Lydia, and Piccolo's Mystery of Irma Vep. MEGAN TURNQUIST Lighting Design Megan is pleased to be working with BoHo again. Previous credits include assisting lighting design on Hauptmann, The Spitfire Grill, and Floyd Collins. Around Chicagoland, she has also designed for various companies including Awkward Pause Theatre, Saint Sebastian Players, Wheaton College, and The Vagabonds of the Runaway Circus. She holds a degree in theatre from Wheaton College. JOSHUA WENTZ Sound Design Joshua is a multi-instrumentalist composer and performer. He is the founder of Sidedown Audio, a boutique record label dedicated to releasing limited edition copies of albums from solo home recording artists. Driven by a love for all musical genres and styles, he enjoys developing unique collaborative projects and improvisational performance techniques with local and remote artists. SPECIAL THANKS For production assistance: Peter Coombs Photography, Lou Dickson and the Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse, Kip and Pam Love, Rob Rahn and the Marriott Theatre, and the late Ken Schaefer; For financial assistance: The Illinois Arts Council, the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, the Arts & Business Council of Chicago, Jean Zuiker, and Tekeda Pharmaceuticals; The BoHo Board of Directors and Company members who strive daily to make this a place where artists can learn, grow and fulfill their dreams. MICHAEL VAN HOWE Technical Director Michael received his bachelor s degree from Illinois State University, with a concentration in scenic painting and scenic design. Michael built puppets for Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and helped design and build Suspended Belief Theatre s puppet adaptation of The Three Little Pigs. He has painted several sets for

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6 every great performance deserves great pictures Get Closer to the Art With BoHo s Membership Program For our landmark 10th season, BoHo is offering a new way for you to connect with us. A BoHo Membership puts you in more direct contact with the art and the artistic process, giving you a richer and more rewarding experience. PRIORITY SEATING Our shows are general admission but as a member, we ll reserve your choice of seats the night of your show. FLEXIBLE TICKETS Don t get locked into dates that don t work for you. Member tickets are good for any performance in our 2013/14 season!* Use your 4-Ticket Package to see every show once, or bring three friends to one show. Membership Perks: EXCLUSIVE EVENTS Don t just attend the show become involved! Receive special invitations to members-only events that allow you to go up-close and behind-the-scenes of BoHo productions. PART OF A GROWING COMMUNITY As a member, you are a valued ambassador for our patron community. We ll look to our members for critical feedback on how we can better engage with patrons like you! Membership Packages Start At Only $70 With a membership package, you save up to 25% off regular ticket prices! Become a member today at

2013/2014 SEASON VERONICA S ROOM by Ira Levin Heartland Studio Sept 27 - Oct 27, 2013 AMADEUS by Peter Shaffer Stage 773 Feb 14 - March 16, 2014 MYTHS & HYMNS by Adam

7 2013/2014 SEASON VERONICA S ROOM by Ira Levin Heartland Studio Sept 27 - Oct 27, 2013 AMADEUS by Peter Shaffer Stage 773 Feb 14 - March 16, 2014 MYTHS & HYMNS by Adam Guettel Heartland Studio June 13 - July 13, 2014 PARADE book by Alfred Uhry, music & lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Theater Wit Sept 13 - Oct 12, 2014 Kiss of the Spider Woman

(Cambridge Festival). Sarah is a proud ensemble member with Seanachaí Theatre Company where she has also served as Co-Artistic Director.

8 SARAH WELLINGTON Sarah is thrilled to be working with the wonderful folks at BoHo. Favorite roles include Valerie in The Weir (Seanachaí), Sara in Graceland (Profiles), Gabby in Serenading Louie (Roadworks), Joan in Orson s Shadow (Steppenwolf), Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing (Cambridge Festival). Sarah is a proud ensemble member with Seanachaí Theatre Company where she has also served as Co-Artistic Director. Film and TV credits include The Unborn, The Company, Casting About, The Bill and London Bridge. A native Brit, Sarah also works as a voiceover artist. Check out her demo at nakedvoices.com. Love to the Wyatt boys and a shout-out to the Chicago Waldorf School in Rogers Park. CHARLES RIFFENBURG Director Charles has been a passionate storyteller his entire life. He has performed onstage throughout Chicago, including with BoHo Theatre (Pygmalion, Ghosts, The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice) and Hubris Productions (Red Noses, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress). He is also an independent graphic designer and illustrator working with the Chicago theatre community to create memorable marketing campaigns; his clients include BoHo Theatre, Remy Bumppo, Emerald City Theatre, Marriott Theatre, Backstage Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, and the League of Chicago Theatres. His illustration work was featured prominently in Hero: A New Musical at the Marriott Theatre last summer. Charles holds an MFA in Performing Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design as well as a BFA in Comic Books (it s true).

CHRIS BALLOU Chris is thrilled to be joining BoHo again after appearing in Tartuffe, two seasons ago.

Other Chicago credits include: Henry IV (parts I and II), Henry V, Beyond the Fringe and Seascape (Oak Park Festival Theatre) and Mr. Bingley/ Mr. Collins in Pride and Prejudice (Lifeline Theatre).

Chris is a very recent BFA graduate of Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University where he appeared in The Tempest, The Cradle Will Rock, Execution of Justice, Spoon River Anthology

He could not ask for a more nurturing cast and crew. A graduate of Wayne State University, he is a recent transplant to the Chicago area.

He dedicates this performance to his family and all of you supporting us tonight. AMANDA JANE LONG Amanda is very pleased to make her Chicago stage debut with BoHo.

Hailing from Portland, OR, Amanda s favorite West coast roles were touring with Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre in Stellaluna and performing with Bag&Baggage Productions as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet,

9 CHRIS BALLOU Chris is thrilled to be joining BoHo again after appearing in Tartuffe, two seasons ago. Most recently seen in Oak Park Festival Theatre s productions of Amadeus and Twelfth Night (Duke Orsino). Other Chicago credits include: Henry IV (parts I and II), Henry V, Beyond the Fringe and Seascape (Oak Park Festival Theatre) and Mr. Bingley/ Mr. Collins in Pride and Prejudice (Lifeline Theatre). Regional: Edmund in King Lear (Stonetown Theatre), Marius in Les Miserables and The Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland (Mt. Baker Theatre). Film: The Mountain Runners. Chris is a very recent BFA graduate of Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University where he appeared in The Tempest, The Cradle Will Rock, Execution of Justice, Spoon River Anthology and At Risk. Chris will next appear in Lifeline Theatre s productions of Lyle Finds His Mother and Monstrous Regiment. JAMES HODGES James is honored to be part of this BoHo production. He could not ask for a more nurturing cast and crew. A graduate of Wayne State University, he is a recent transplant to the Chicago area. Recent credits include: The Three Muskateers with Lifeline Theatre (u/s); Redeemers with New Leaf Theatre; Cider House Rules, The Rainmaker, Model Apartment (Wayne State). He dedicates this performance to his family and all of you supporting us tonight. AMANDA JANE LONG Amanda is very pleased to make her Chicago stage debut with BoHo. She recently earned an MFA in Acting from Northern Illinois University, where her roles included Wendla in Spring Awakening, Eva in Not About Nightingales, and First Witch in Macbeth. Hailing from Portland, OR, Amanda s favorite West coast roles were touring with Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre in Stellaluna and performing with Bag&Baggage Productions as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Adriana in Comedy of Errors, Miranda in The Tempest, and Jenny/Ms. Forsythe in Death of a Salesman. Amanda holds a BFA in acting from Southern Oregon University and a Certificate of Acting from the Moscow Art Theatre School in Russia. VALARIE McHANEY Originally hailing from Joliet, Illinois, Valarie holds an MSN in Nursing and an MA in English Literature. Before retiring, she was a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department and taught nursing for 25 years at Indiana State University. She has performed in Chicago with City Lit Theatre, Red Orchid, Halycon, Sheil Park Players, Pegesus Players, and Primus Theatre, as well as in numerous small films, commercials, and industrials. She has three great children and three adorable grandchildren, and thanks her husband Art for all his support. SEAN THOMAS New York and national tour credits include: Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables (Broadway and national tour); The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (Promenade Theatre and national tour); Three Tall Women (Promenade Theatre); and The Threepenny Opera (Lucille Lortel). Chicago credits include: Hot L Baltimore (Steppenwolf); A Christmas Carol (Drury Lane Oak Brook); Aspects of Love (Theo Ubique); Ghosts, Big River and Tartuffe (BoHo Theatre); Wreckage (Caffeine Theatre); The King and I (Porchlight Music Theatre); Elephant s Graveyard (Red Tape); Inventing Van Gogh (Strange Bedfellows) and Ruby Wilder (Tympanic Theatre). Sean is a proud company member of BoHo Theatre!

10 BoHo Theatre presents Veronica s Room by Ira Levin Directed by Charles Riffenburg* Assistant Director Cassy Schillo Performers Chris Ballou James Hodges Amanda Jane Long Valarie McHaney Sean Thomas* Sarah Wellington Violence Design by Dialect Coach Kaela Altman* Steve O Connell Veronica s Room runs 85 minutes with no intermission. To minimize disruption, no readmission is allowed once the play begins. * BoHo Company Member BoHo Artistic Affiliate

11 Company ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Peter Marston Sullivan EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kaela Altman ASSOC. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Peter Robel MANAGING DIRECTOR Ryan Guhde MARKETING DIRECTOR Charles Riffenburg IV ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE Anna Hammonds CASTING ASSOCIATE Stephanie Sullivan OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE Mary Kate Robel PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Meg Love SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Ashley Hannon STUDIO LIAISON Greg Foster COMPANY MEMBERS Peter Blair Sean Thomas PILOT COMPANY MEMBER David Tibble Mission BoHo Theatre's mission is to create bold theatre that challenges convention through innovative storytelling and unites artist and audience in the examination of truth, beauty, freedom and love through the lens of human relationships. Board Jean Zuiker, President Richard Maxen, Vice-President Mary Kate Robel, Secretary Steve Goodman Cheré LaRose Bob Turner Artistic Affiliates Christa Buck Brandon Dahlquist Diane Fairchild Patrick Ham Theresa Ham Steve O'Connell Thomas J. Samorian Cassy Schillo Danni Smith Jeremy Trager Megan Turnquist John Zuiker /BoHoTheatre /BoHoTheatre

Mission. Company. Board. Artistic Affiliates. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Peter Marston Sullivan

Mission. Company. Board. Artistic Affiliates. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Peter Marston Sullivan Company ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Peter Marston Sullivan EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kaela Altman ASSOC. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Peter Robel MANAGING DIRECTOR Ryan Guhde MARKETING DIRECTOR Charles Riffenburg IV ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE