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2 BoHo Theatre creates bold theatre that challenges convention through innovative storytelling and creates a shared community of artists and patrons in which all members are moved through art to make thoughtful, well-examined, caring relationships the highest priority in their lives. Company ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Peter Marston Sullivan EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Meg Love ASSOC. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Peter Robel MARKETING DIRECTOR/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER Charles Riffenburg ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE Stephen Schellhardt CASTING ASSOCIATES Molly Layton, Stephanie Sullivan OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE Mary Kate Robel SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Ashley Hannon STUDIO LIAISON Eleanor Katz PRODUCTION MANAGER Lindsay Brown PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER Dalton Long TECHNICAL ADVISOR Anthony Churchill ACCOUNTING CLERK David Tibble COMPANY MEMBERS Peter Blair, Sean Thomas EMERITUS MEMBERS Kaela Altman, Stephen Genovese, Ryan Guhde, Thomas J. Samorian Board PRESIDENT Sara Coffou VICE PRESIDENT Hatice Dinc SECRETARY Jean Zuiker TREASURER Richard Maxen MEMBERS Nancy Bullock Mary Kate Robel Silvia Rota Kevin Sullivan Artistic Affiliates Christa Buck Justin Castellano Brandon Dahlquist Diane Fairchild Greg Foster Patrick Ham Theresa Ham Steve O Connell Thomas J. Samorian Cassy Schillo Danni Smith Katie Stanley Jeremy Trager Megan Turnquist John Zuiker

3 FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR With each production, BoHo Theatre explores the bohemian pillars of truth, beauty, freedom, and love. The stories we share ask us to examine how these pillars affect the relationships we experience or encounter in our everyday lives. With CYRANO, we delve into the pillars of love and beauty. Though the tale of Cyrano is well known, this stunning new adaptation by Michael Hollinger and Aaron Posner allows us to truly focus on the intimacy of the story. As the authors so eloquently put it, the goal is to keep the poetry, but lose the pretension. By doing so, the microscope turns to the depths of this unrequited love and self-doubt that haunts Cyrano. Moreover, this version creatively takes a story that was written centuries ago and cleverly crashes it into a contemporary framework, making the story more accessible and immediate. This is a Cyrano meant for right now. I ve always loved the story of CYRANO. It s hilarious, witty, and is (let s face it) swashbuckling fun! With this version, though, I was moved by how much love seeped through. It is the longing for love, and the fear that it s not deserved, that really struck a chord for me. For even with all the intelligence, wit, skill, and bravery that Cyrano has, he s unable to defeat his one true nemesis: his own reflection The result is heartbreaking, and for me hearkens back to so many times I let my own self-doubt stop me from taking a chance. For today throw away your preconceptions, prepare your imagination, and enjoy CYRANO! Peter Marston Sullivan Artistic Director, BoHo Theatre

4 Cyrano BOHO THEATRE PRESENTS by EDMOND ROSTAND Translated by MICHAEL HOLLINGER Adapted by MICHAEL HOLLINGER and AARON POSNER Directed by STEVE O'CONNELL ** PERFORMERS Cyrano.... MICHAEL B. WOODS Roxane.... VAHISHTA VAFADARI Christian.... ZACH LIVINGSTON Le Bret...STEPHEN PEEBLES De Guiche.... KRISTIN HAMMARGREN Ragueneau....MATTY ROBINSON De Valvert.... CHRISTINA GORMAN Ligniere.... HENRY GREENBERG Desiree.... ELEANOR KATZ* Understudy (Cyrano)... WILL BURDIN PRODUCTION ARTISTS & STAFF Producer/Production Manager.... MEG LOVE* Fight Choreographer.... JON BEAL Asst. Fight Choreographer.... KAI YOUNG Scenic Designer...PATRICK HAM** Lighting Designer.... G. "MAX" MAXIN IV Costume Designer.... CHRISTINA LEINICKE Composer/Sound Designer... JOSHUA WENTZ Props Designer.... LACIE HEXOM Scenic Artist.... MICHAEL VAN HOWE Carpenters.... DANIEL FIDDLER, EVAN FRANK Press Relations... JOHN OLSON COMMUNICATIONS Stage Manager... DALTON LONG* * BoHo Theatre Company Member ** BoHo Theatre Artistic Affiliate CYRANO was originally produced by Folger Theatre, Washington, DC, 2011

5 PERFORMERS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) WILL BURDIN (U/S CYRANO) is humbled to be working for the first time with BoHo. Other Chicago credits include: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (Chicago Shakespeare); THE TEMPERAMENTALS, SIG- NIFICANT OTHER (About Face); OUT OF THE BLUE, THE GOOD DOCTOR, PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE, TARTUFFE, MACBETH (Organic Theater Company); TWELFTH NIGHT (Midsommer Flight); THE DANCING PLAGUE (Right Brain Project); and THE TEMPEST (Suitcase Shakespeare). Regional credits include HAMLET, TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSE, and ROZEN- CRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD (American Players Theatre). Will received his BFA in acting from Northern Illinois University, has studied at the Moscow Art Theatre in Russia, and is a company member at the Organic Theater Company. CHRISTINA GORMAN (DE VALVERT) is thrilled to make her BoHo debut. Chicago acting credits include: THE CRUCIBLE (u/s Steppenwolf); 3C (A Red Orchid); MEN SHOULD WEEP (Jeff Award, Best Production-Play) and STAGE DOOR (Griffin Theatre); THE BOTTLE TREE (Stage Left Theatre); LEADING LADIES (Buffalo Theatre Ensemble); THE THIN MAN (City Lit); and THE TALL GIRLS, IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, THE GROWN UP, THE ROSE TATTOO, OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD, HAPPY NOW, and ROMEO AND JULIET for Shattered Globe Theatre, where she is an ensemble member. She can also be seen in Clarion New Media's webseries, THE ADVENTURES OF JACKETMAN. Much thanks to Mahm and FB. HENRY GREENBERG (LIGNIERE) is thrilled to be making his BoHo debut! Recent credits include: IDEATION (Jackalope Theatre), THE FEAST (Red Theater), WASTWATER (Steep Theatre), THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (Metropolis Arts), LORD OF THE FLIES (WaterTower Theatre), and MR BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY (Stage West). Henry also serves as the Literary Assistant for A Red Orchid Theatre. Henry is proudly represented by Grossman & Jack. KRISTIN HAMMARGREN (DE GUICHE) is so happy to join BoHo for one of her favorite plays. She recently appeared as Olivia in TWELFTH NIGHT with Midsommer Flight. Other professional work includes Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Intermountain Opera, Forward Theater, Door Shakespeare, Madison Opera, Optimist Theatre, and In Tandem Theatre. She holds an MFA in Acting from UW-Madison and works as a teaching artist with Writers Theatre and Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble. Her original one-woman show about Jane Austen, DISCOVERING AUSTEN, can be seen regularly at libraries throughout the country. kristinhammargren.com ELEANOR KATZ (DESIREE) is more than excited to return to the stage with her beloved BoHo after being seen in EURYDICE and HAUPTMANN. Most recently, she played Marion Kroft in The Factory Theater s BORN READY. Other Chicago credits include CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF and THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL (Raven: Jeff Nomination, Best Supporting Actress), FEFU AND HER FRIENDS (Halcyon), BRONTË (Promethean), THE NEXT THING and DEVIL S DAY OFF (Signal), INHERIT THE WIND (OPFT), THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER (Redtwist) and THE LAST DAUGHTER OF OEDIPUS and ROMEO AND JULIET (Babes With Blades). Voice over credits include Litehouse Salad Dressings (national), Stacy's Pita Chips, Miscrosoft, Hasbro and Abbott Laboratories. Originally from NJ, Eleanor holds an MA in Acting from East 15 Acting School in London, England and a BA in Theatre from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. She and her husband, Justin, are the proud parents of an extraordinary little boy named Zev. eleanorkatz.com

6 ZACH LIVINGSTON (CHRISTIAN) is honored to make his debut with BoHo Theatre. Chicago credits include I SAW MYSELF (Red Tape Theatre), THE FAIR MAID OF THE WEST (Oak Park Festival Theatre), VENUS IN FUR (Circle Theatre), ROMEO & JULIET (First Folio), MIDNIGHT COWBOY, THE KILLER ANGELS (Lifeline Theatre), SOUL SAMURAI, FIGHT GIRL BATTLE WORLD (Infusion Theatre), ZERO (Oracle Productions), HEAT WAVE, SHE KILLS MONSTERS (Cold Basement Dramatics, Buzz22 at Steppenwolf Garage Rep), THE BEECHER SISTERS (Awkward Pause Theatre), A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL, BARD FICTION (Commedia Beauregard), and VACATION (Area IV Theatre). Zach has also appeared in local indie features and shorts, including his own short CHARGER, a 6-minute long action film created with a single, uncut tracking shot. Zach holds two black belts, a B.A. in Theatre from James Madison University, and is proudly represented by Grossman & Jack Talent. Love to family and J. STEVE PEEBLES (LE BRET) This is Steve s first show with BoHo and he s thrilled to be part of this cast. Chicago credits include Shattered Globe Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare, First Folio Theatre, Theatre at the Center, Provision Theater, Prop THTR, Light Opera Works, and Flanagan s Wake. Regional Credits include Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, P45 Theatre (Traverse City, MI), Two Pigs Productions (Ratone, NM), and Macbeth at The Shane Center (Livingston, MT). Steve is an Ensemble Member with Shattered Globe Theatre and a proud graduate of North Central College. alumni and a man of many hats. You can find him most Friday nights in PIMPROV as Prince Mida$, doing improv around Chicago with The Moonsharks, or performing stand-up around the VAHISHTA VAFADARI (ROXANE) is thrilled to be working with BoHo Theatre for the first time! In addition to acting, Vahishta has also been teaching, dialect coaching, and fight designing around this awesome city. She has previously worked at Timeline Theatre, First Folio, Lifeline and Remy Bumppo. Vahishta received her MFA in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University and is represented by Gray Talent Group. MICHAEL B. WOODS (CYRANO) has appeared in numerous film, TV, and theatrical productions across the nation. He has starred in the docu-drama series IN AN INSTANT on ABC and performed reoccurring roles on CHICAGO PD (NBC) and EMPIRE (FOX). Michael has also appeared Showtime's SHAMELESS and the Blumhouse film SINISTER 2. A graduate of Chicago's Second City Conservatory, Michael performed at the RedTwist, Raven, CityLit, and Metropolis Performing Arts Centre. Recent theatrical credits include St. John in JANE EYRE at Lifeline Theatre and Dominic in INANA at Timeline Theatre. He is a founding member of Eclectic Full Contact Theatre and his performance in their production of THE SEAGULL earned him a nomination for a Jeff Award. MATTY ROBINSON (RAGUENEAU) is VERY excited to be doing his first production with BoHo Theatre, especially CYRANO. You may have seen him last in the world premiere play A DICKENS CAROL (Chapman) and THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (Grumio), both with Oak Park Festival Theatre. Matty is a proud Illinois State University

7 PRODUCTION STAFF (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) JON BEAL (FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER) Jon's past violence and blood/gore credits include The House, Goodman, Victory Gardens, The Hypocrites, Steep Theatre, Sideshow Theatre, and Jackalope, among others. He is also the resident fight choreographer for Muse of Fire Theatre Company. Jon has recently been seen onstage in NOT ABOUT NIGHTINGALES (Raven Theatre), DIE WALKURE, BEL CANTO (Lyric Opera of Chicago), and QUEEN MARGARET (Muse of Fire). You can see Jon in FAUST at the Lyric Opera, or this summer in RICHARD III with Muse of Fire. PATRICK HAM (SCENIC DESIGNER) is an Assistant Professor at Wilbur Wright College where he teaches Design & Technical Theatre. He holds a MFA in Scenic Design from Illinois State University. Selected Professional design credits include SHAMILTON (Apollo Theater, Chicago), SWEENEY TODD (Paramount Theatre, Aurora), THRONES! THE MUSICAL PARODY (Apollo Theater, Chicago & Hudson Theatre, LA), DRY LAND (Upstart Productions, Dallas), THREE DAYS OF RAIN, DOGFIGHT, ORDINARY DAYS, PARADE, AMADEUS, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (BoHo Theatre). Patrick is an Artistic Affiliate with BoHo Theatre. A sample of his work can be found at: He would like to thank his wife Theresa Ham for her love and support and his son, Cole, for always being awesome. LACIE HEXOM (PROPERTIES DESIGNER) is delighted to be working with BoHo Theatre again. She previously designed props for last season's MARIE CHRISTINE. Other Chicago design credits include FRANKLINLAND, 1980 OR WHY I AM VOTING FOR JOHN ANDERSON, IDEATION, and OCTAGON (Jackalope Theatre); I SAW MYSELF and MOTHER OF SMOKE (Red Tape Theatre); ALIAS GRACE (Rivendell Theatre Ensemble); CABARET (Oakton Community College). Regional theatre credits include Steppenwolf, Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, Zach Theatre, Glimmerglass Opera, Cleveland Playhouse, Dallas Theater Center, Arizona Theatre Company, and Santa Fe Opera. Lacie received her MFA in Properties Design from California Institute of the Arts and her BA in Technical Theatre from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. CHRISTINA LEINICKE (COSTUME DESIGNER) Off Broadway: OTHELLO: THE REMIX (Westside Theater) Regional Credits: MACHINAL (Greenhouse Theatre Center), I HEART JULIET, Q-GENTS (ISF), THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (ASC), STAR GIRL (FSM), Educational Tours of TAMING OF THE SHREW, MACBETH, ROMEO & JULIET (USF). Costume Shop and Design Associate, Paramount Theatre, Aurora. Design Artist in residence Concordia University, Chicago. MFA University of Alabama. DALTON LONG (STAGE MANAGER) is very excited to be a part of BoHo's CYRANO! Having graduated from Principia College with a BA in Theatre, Dalton has been in Chicago ever since, living the dream. A BoHo company member, his shows with them include THREE DAYS OF RAIN, URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL, NEXT TO NORMAL, EURYDICE, DOGFIGHT, SCOTLAND ROAD, ORDINARY DAYS, PARADE, MYTHS AND HYMNS, and AMADEUS (as ASM). His other credit includes Otherworld Theatre's MESSINA 3004 (as SM). Dalton would like to thank the cast, crew, and design team for all of their hard work and dedication. A special thank you to his wonderful wife Katie for her constant love and support! MEG LOVE (PRODUCER) is the Executive Director of BoHo and is so excited to be sharing this story with all of you. If you see her in the lobby pre-show or intermission, feel free to strike up a conversation about your favorite BoHo show. After 10 years with the company, she has lots of stories to share! Meg is the Production Manager for the Marriott Theatre and holds BFA with an emphasis in stage management from Webster University. Past credits include productions with Okoboji Summer Theater, The Old Globe in San Diego, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Noble Fool Theatricals and the Chicago Gay Men s Chorus. She d like to thank the wonderful production team and cast for a great experience, and many thanks to her amazing fellow company members at BoHo. Thank you to my friends, family and Dan for all their love and support.

8 G. "MAX" MAXIN IV (LIGHTING DESIGNER) is excited to be working with BoHo Theatre again! Max is a full-time Instructor at Northeastern Illinois University, a freelance Theatrical Designer in Chicago, and is one of the co-founders of Another Door Theatre Project. He holds an MFA in Theatrical Production Design from Michigan State University & a BA in the same from Ashland University. Favorite Chicago Area credits include: URINETOWN (Jeff Nomination, Lighting), THREE DAYS OF RAIN, NEXT TO NORMAL (BoHo); SPELLING BEE, CHORUS LINE, LITTLE WOMEN, CABARET, BARE (Another Door); PERFECT ARRANGEMENT, THE NANCE, ANGRY FAGS, DESIGN FOR LIVING, BOOK OF MERMAN (Pride Films & Plays); FIRST DATE (Royal George); SPAMALOT (Nightblue); FROM THESE FATAL LOINS, HOME BEFORE DARK (The Ruckus), and STORY OF A STORY (THE UNTOLD STORY) (Underscore). Check out his other current and upcoming projects at STEVE O CONNELL (DIRECTOR) has been a part of making theatre in Chicago for over a decade. As a writer his work has been seen at the Chicago Fringe Festival, Chicago Sketch Fest, and New York Fringe Festival. He has adapted and shaped work for Erasing The Distance, where he is a company member, and City Lit s Art of Adaptation Festival. As a musician, his original compositions have been heard on stage with Chicago Shakespeare, as well as Haven Theatre. He has also release three albums of original songs, both under his own name and with his collaborative project Silvergirl. As an actor he has performed with numerous storefront and Equity companies including The Hypocrites, Timeline, Victory Gardens, Chicago Shakespeare, The Paramount, Drury Lane, Stage Left, Lifeline, Signal Ensemble, Step Up and BoHo where he is an Artistic Associate. He is a three time Jeff Award nominee. JOSHUA WENTZ (SOUND DESIGNER) is a multi-instrumentalist composer and performer living in Chicago. Driven by a love for all musical genres and styles, he enjoys developing new and interesting collaborative projects and improvisational performance techniques with local and remote artists. He has previously created soundscapes for BoHo's productions of VERONICA'S ROOM, SCOTLAND ROAD, and EURYDICE. KAI YOUNG (ASST. FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER) is an enthusiast of the arts martial and a Guro of the Garimot Arnis system. Part martial artist, part stunt performer, part choreographer. He is truly grateful for having discovered the magic of illusory violence. As resident fight director of Otherworld Theatre, he's constantly supplied with a vast sandbox of violence design with which to play. When not delving into the unknown with his OtherWorlders, he can be seen performing stunts for film or working with the Lyric Opera, as well as choreographing for storefront theatre around the Chicagoland area. SPECIAL THANKS TO Aubrey Adams, Stephanie Sullivan, The Theatre School at DePaul University, Katie Stanley, Rob Rahn and The Marriott Theatre, The Illinois Arts Council, the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, the Arts & Business Council of Chicago, Jean Zuiker and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd; 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.

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