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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 MEMBERS Nancy Bullock Richard Maxen 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 one of the Bohemian Pillars of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, or Love. The stories we share ask us to examine how these pillars affect the relationships we experience or encounter in our everyday lives. With Marie Christine, we delve into the pillar of Love. This is no ordinary love. Though, I suppose there is no such thing as ordinary love. When we think of love, we think of an ideal. A beautiful connection between two people that unites them in a way that makes life worth living. It s a sharing of thoughts, feelings, a sense of family, and often an intimate physical connection that creates an unbreakable bond that lasts until death. Michael John LaChiusa s Marie Christine examines a much darker view of love. It is a love tainted with power and prejudice. Though this show takes place in a different era, it s difficult to ignore the relevance of this story. Based on Euripides' Medea, LaChiusa s version is incredibly appropriate at a time where racial tensions and prejudice are under rightful scrutiny. Beyond being thrilled with producing this compelling story, I am also personally excited to have engaged Lili-Anne Brown to helm this show. One of Chicago s most prolific directors, she has recruited a stellar cast and design team to bring this tale to life. In the words of LaChiusa himself: It s one of my favorite, most personal scores and I can t think of a better director than [Lili-Anne Brown] to take it on; with the terrific BoHo producing... I m sure it will be a sensation. There is no better encouragement than that of the playwright and composer. With that, I welcome you to BoHo s production of Marie Christine. Peter Marston Sullivan Artistic Director, BoHo Theatre BoHo's 2005 production of LaChiusa's The Wild Party, directed by Stephen Genovese BoHo's 2010 production of LaChiusa's Hello Again, directed by Michael Ryczek and Stephen Rader

4 BOHO THEATRE PRESENTS marie Christine Music & Lyrics by MICHAEL JOHN LACHIUSA Directed By LILI-ANNE BROWN Music Director AARON BENHAM Choreographer BREON ARZELL PERFORMERS Marie Christine.... KYRIE COURTER Dante.... KEN SINGLETON Paris/Barfly #1...AVERIS ANDERSON Jean/Barfly #2.... CURTIS BANNISTER Woman 1/Daughter #1.... TERESSA LAGAMBA Woman 2/Beatrice... SHANTEL CRIBBS Woman 3/Marie Christine's Mother NICOLE MICHELLE HASKINS Magdalena/Maid #1....NEALA BARRON Lisette/Maid #2... KATHERINE BOURNÉ Helena/Daughter #2...EMILY GOLDBERG Charles Gates.... PAVI PROCZKO Leary/Gentleman #1...PATRICK BYRNES McMahon/Gentleman #2....KEVIN WEBB Female Swing.... DEANALIS RESTO Male Swing...PETER ROBEL* * BoHo Theatre Company Member Appears through special arreangement with United Scenic Artists Local USA829 IATSE BoHo s 2017 season poster photography by Nathanael Filbert

5 PRODUCTION ARTISTS & STAFF Producer...MEG LOVE* Production Manager...LINDSAY BROWN* Assistant Director...TASIA JONES Assistant Music Director... CHARLIE MANN Vocal Coach...KARLA BEARD-LEROY Assistant Choreographer... NOELLE SIMONE Scenic Designer...ARNEL SANCIANCO Scenic Artist... EMILY BOYD Technical Director...DANIEL FIDDLER Lighting Designer...HEATHER GILBERT Costume Designer...IZUMI INABA Sound Designer... KARLI BLALOCK Sound Engineer...SADIE TREMBLAY Properties Designer...LACIE HEXOM Stage Manager...JC WIDMAN Asst. Stage Manager/Intern... JORDAN POKORNEY ORCHESTRA Piano/Conductor...Aaron Benham Percussion...Mark Linley Reeds...Corbin Anderson Trumpet/Flugelhorn...Jered Montgomery Violin... Elena Spiegel Cello... Tobin Schindler SPECIAL THANKS TO Ford Altenbern, Peter Anderson/Northwestern University, Amanda Hosking, The Saints, Steppenwolf Theatre, The Theatre School at De- Paul 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. A workshop of MARIE CHRISTINE was produced by Graciella Daniele and Jules Fisher MARIE CHRISTINE was first produced by Lincoln Center Theater at the Vivian Beaumont in 1999 MARIE CHRISTINE is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals:

6 SONGS PRELUDE (A PRISON) 1. Before the Morning Women 2. Mamzell' Marie Marie Christine & Company 3. Ton Grandpère est le Soleil (Your Grandfather Is the Sun) Marie Christine's Mother ACT I (1894) 4. Beautiful Marie Christine 5. In an Instant Prisoners 6. Way Back to Paradise Marie Christine & Lisette 7. When You Look at a Man Prisoners 8. The Storm Dante Keyes 9. C'est L'Amour/To Find a Lover Marie Christine & Company 10. Nothing Beats Chicago/ Ocean is Different/ Danced with a Girl Dante Keyes 11. Tout Mi Mi Lisette 12. Miracles and Mysteries Marie Christine's Mother & Prisoners 14. I Don't Hear the Ocean Dante Keyes & Marie Christine 15. Bird Inside the House Maids & Valets 16 All Eyes Look Upon You Jean L'Adrese 17. A Month Ago He Comes Here Maids 18. Danced With a Girl (Reprise) Dante 19. We're Gonna Go to Chicago Dante Keyes & Marie Christine 20. Dansez Calinda Lisette 21. And You Would Lie Prisoners 22. I Will Give Marie Christine & Prisoners 23. Finale of Act I Paris L'Adrese & Company 13. Tout Mi Mi (Reprise) Lisette

7 ACT II (1899) 24. Opening (Five Years Up and Down the Coast)/ I Will Love You Prisoners, Dante Keyes & Marie Christine 25. Cincinnati Magdalena & Daughters 26. You're Looking at the Man Leary, McMahon, Dante Keyes & Company 27. The Scorpion Dante Keyes & Marie Christine 28. Lover Bring Me Summer Olivia Parker & Grace Parker 29. Tell Me Marie Christine 30. Billy Was Sweet/ There's A Rumor Going Round Magdalena 31. Paradise is Burning Down Magdalena 32. Prison in a Prison Marie Christine, Prisoners, Helena & Dante Keyes 33. Better and Best Leary and McMahon 34. Good Looking Woman Gates, Leary & McMahon 35. You Can Taste the Blood Prisoners 36. No Turning Back Paris, Mother, Jean & Lisette 37. Silver Mimosa/ Before the Morning (Reprise) Lisette, Marie Christine's Mother, Paris, Jean, & Prisoners 38. Beautiful (Reprise) Marie Christine 39. A Lovely Wedding Magdalena 40. I Will Love You (Reprise) Marie Christine 41. Your Name Dante Keyes 42. Finale of Act II Women

8 PERFORMERS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) AVERIS I. ANDERSON (PARIS/BARFLY 1) is grateful to embark upon this [his first] artistic journey with BoHo. A Louisiana-transplant, his Chicago stage credits include DYNAMITE DIVAS (Black Ensemble Theater), RAGGEDY AND and PRICILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT (Pride Film and Plays), AN ANTHONY NEWLEY AND LESLIE BRICUSSE SONGBOOK (Theo Ubique; for which he garnered a Jeff Nomination), and THE SCHOOL FOR LIES (The Artistic Home). Averis received a bachelors in Biology/ Communications Studies from Xavier University of La. Endless gratitude for the "Mama nem" family/friend support system, without whom he could not imagine any measure of success. Axé. CURTIS BANNISTER (JEAN / BARFLY 2) Select production highlights include Pirelli (SWEENEY TODD/Off Broadway); Thomas (AMAZING GRACE/ Pre-Broadway/Broadway in Chicago); Enjolras (LES MISERABLES), Jim Conley/Newt Lee/Riley (PARADE), Edward Moncrief (ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER), Coalhouse Walker Jr (RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL), John (MISS SAIGON), Andre (AINT MISBEHAVIN ), Sportin Life (PORGY & BESS), and John Paul (LITTLE FISH/ Kokandy Productions) Curtis' upcoming engagements include a return to Lyric Opera of Chicago/Lyric Unlimited as Professor Hornsby/Set in THE SCORPIONS STING. Many thanks to the team at BoHo Theatre for including me in this exciting and rarely done project! For more information, visit NEALA BARRON (MAGDALENA/ MAID 1) is so excited to be working with BoHo for the first time! She has worked in Chicago and regionally with Griffin Theatre Company (RAGTIME, TITANIC), Chicago Shakespeare Theater (TUG OF WAR: CIVIL STRIFE), The Hypocrites (ADDING MACHINE), Porchlight Music Theatre (A FUNNY THING..FORUM), Kokandy Productions (ASSASSINS, THE FULL MONTY), Circle Theatre (TRIASSIC PARQ!, FIRST LADY SUITE), Brown Paper Box Co. (NOW. HERE. THIS, [TITLE OF SHOW], A NEW BRAIN), Raven Theatre, and the Great River Shakespeare Festival. She holds a BFA in Acting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Campaign. Many thanks and much love to this incredible team. KATHERINE BOURNÉ (LISETTE/MAID 2) is elated to be making her debut with BoHo! She is completing the last year of her BFA in Musical Theatre (Dance) from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University where her recent credits include Ronnie in HAIR, Frenchie/ Sally (u/s) in CABARET, Vivien/Ensemble in PROMISES, PROMISES, and Saint Joan in a showcase of works by George Bernard Shaw. A guitar wielding singer/songwriter in her spare time, Katherine arranges for and directs her family vocal group, The Bournés. Katherine is beyond excited to create with this amazing cast and crew, and thanks BoHo for this opportunity and God, her family, and friends for all of their love and support without which she would not be here! PATRICK BYRNES (LEARY/ GENTLEMAN 1) marks his return to BoHo Theatre, previously appearing in AMADEUS. Other Chicago-area credits include FAR FROM HEAVEN, ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER, and MARRY ME A LITTLE (u/s) at Porchlight Music Theatre; PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre; A MARVIN HAMLISCH SONGBOOK at Theo Ubique; TITANIC at Griffin Theatre; ASSASSINS at Kokandy Productions; MAHAL at Bailiwick Chicago; A TWIST OF WATER (u/s) with Route 66 Theatre; and SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (u/s) at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Patrick holds a B.A. in Acting from Illinois State University, and is represented by Shirley Hamilton Talent.

9 KYRIE COURTER (MARIE CHRISTINE) is thrilled to be making her BoHo Theatre debut in this spectacular show with an outstanding cast and crew! Chicago credits include: THE WIZ and LITTLE FISH (Kokandy Productions); DREAM- GIRLS (Porchlight Music Theatre); RAGTIME (The Drama Group); IN THE HEIGHTS (SLATE); and HAIR, PROMISES, PROMISES, and THE WILD PARTY (Roosevelt University). Kyrie would love to thank her incredible family for their undying support and love. She is represented by Stewart Talent. SHANTEL CRIBBS (WOMEN 2/BEATRICE) is excited to be making her debut with BoHo Theatre. Shantel is originally from Clinton Township, Michigan. She recently received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Musical Theatre Performance at Columbia College Chicago. She has appeared in HAIRSPRAY with Windy City Music Theatre as a Dynamite. Shantel has also interned at Mosaic Broadway Musical Theatre Intensive program with Renae Baker, Mara Newberry Greer, and Eric Gutman. She has worked with Chet Walker, Bill Hastings and Kyle Pleasant at Jacob s Pillow, where she performed in A JAZZ HAPPENING at the Ted Shawn Theatre. Shantel is blessed to get the chance to inspire others and change lives through her art. She wants to thank her family, friends and instructors for being such strong supporters. EMILY GOLDBERG (HELENA/DAUGHTER2) is grateful to be back with BoHo in this fiercely passionate show. Recent Chicago credits include SWEENEY TODD at Paramount, DOGFIGHT at BoHo (Jeff Nomination & Broadway World Nomination), LOVING REPEATING at Kokandy (Jeff Nomination), GUYS & DOLLS at Williams Street Rep, AMOUR at Black Button Eyes (Broadway World Nomination), SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE at The Broadway Playhouse, CHARLOTTE'S WEB at Drury Lane, THE NUTCRACKER and ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Marriott, CITY OF ANGELS at Porchlight, ONE CAME HOME at Lifeline, and OLIVER at Light Opera Works. Proud Boston Conservatory alum. NICOLE MICHELLE HASKINS (WOMAN 3/ MARIE CHRISTINE'S MOTHER) is beyond thrilled to make her BoHo Theatre debut with such an amazing cast and director. With a set of pipes built in the Motor City and a sense of humor fraying at the edges with unnecessary candor, she is proud to call herself a Chicago Actor. Most recent credits include: OUR TOWN (Redtwist Theatre), THE WIZ (Kokandy Productions), PARADE (Writers Theatre), RENT (Theo Ubique Caberet Theatre), MidWest premeire of MUTT ( Stage Left Theatre w/red Tape Theatre), World Premiere of FOR HER AS A PIANO (Pegasus Theatre). She is a School at Steppenwolf Acting Fellow '14 and MOSAIC Youth Theatre of Detroit Alum. Represented by Shirley Hamilton. Catch more at NicoleMichelle- Haskins.com TERESSA LAGAMBA (WOMAN 1/ DAUGHTER 1) makes her BoHo debut with LaChiusa's powerful MARIE CHRISTINE. Recent works include Cinder in LITTLE FISH, Catherine in TOMORROW MORNING, Martha in HEATHERS (Kokandy Productions), and varying roles with Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Porchlight Music Theatre, Emerald City, Haven Theatre, and Griffin Theatre, amongst others. A proud Pittsburgh native, she received her BA in Acting and American Sign Language from Columbia College Chicago. For her family. PAVI PROCZKO (CHARLES GATES) Pavi is an actor, composer, writer, singer, and audiobook narrator. His stage performances range from Shakespeare (Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Muse of Fire) to musicals

10 (Paramount, Porchlight, Circle, Bailiwick Chicago, Brown Paper Box) to opera (Chicago Opera Vanguard), avant garde plays (Trap Door, Red Theatre, Oracle Theatre) to sketch comedy and stand up (Scribble Bibble, Storefront). He composes for piano, chamber ensembles, symphonies, and voice. He is currently composing for the webseries LINE PLEASE. Pavi composed the music for the new musical BEOWULF (Red Theatre Chicago), in which he played the title role. His audiobooks are available at audible.com. DEANALÍS RESTO (FEMALE SWING) is a Pennsylvania-Rican teatrista who earned her Musical Theatre degree from Ithaca College. This is her first production with BoHo and she s thrilled to be working with such an amazing team of folks on this unique piece of theatre. Deanalís has had the pleasure of working with many Chicago companies, including Brown Paper Box Co. (THEY RE PLAYING OUR SONG), Refuge Theatre Project (HIGH FIDELITY, THINGS TO RUIN) Theo Ubique (RENT), Oracle (GOOD FRIDAY), Emerald City Theatre, Teatro Luna, Free Street Theater, and Rabid Bat Theatricals. She has also spent the last four years working as an actor, deviser, and teaching artist with For Youth Inquiry (FYI) at the Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (ICAH), which designs participatory plays and theatre-based workshops for youth about sexual health and reproductive justice. PETER ROBEL (MALE SWING) is thrilled to be a part of this production. Previous BoHo appearances include URINETOWN (Caldwell B. Cladwell), NEXT TO NORMAL (Doctor Madden), DOGFIGHT (Lounge Singer), and I AM MY OWN WIFE (Jeff Nomination-Actor, principal role). Peter has appeared regionally with freefall Theatre (St. Petersburg, FL) and in the Chicago area with Court Theatre, Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, Victory Gardens Theatre, Chicago Opera Theatre, Jackalope Theatre, Circle Theatre, and Illinois Theatre Center. As BoHo s Associate Artistic Director, he has directed MYTHS & HYMNS, TARTUFFE, THE TEMPEST, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, YERMA, and THE WINTER S TALE, and designed sound for KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, THE SPITFIRE GRILL, THE RAINMAKER, and TARTUFFE. KEN SINGLETON (DANTE) is so excited to be joining the BoHo Team! He is a Philadelphia native who moved to Chicago last fall. Ken was last seen at Timber Lake Playhouse as Mr. Banks in MARY POPPINS and Billy Bigelow in CAROUSEL. You may also have seen him as Joe in the Jeff Nominated musical THE MOST HAPPY FELLA at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre last spring. Fly, Eagles, Fly! KEVIN WEBB (MCMAHON/ GENTLEMAN 2) Kevin was last seen with BoHo in their 2014 production of MYTHS & HYMNS. Kevin is a company member with Pride Films and Plays and has been featured in their productions of ANGRY FAGS, DESIGN FOR LIVING, UNDER A RAINBOW FLAG, BITE: A PUCKING QUEER CABARET, and his Jeff-nominated performance in SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED. Other Chicago credits: THE SECRET GARDEN (Court Theatre); SWEENEY TODD (Porchlight Music Theatre); WOZ (Victory Gardens); SHOCKHEADED PETER, CORALINE, and AMOUR (Black Button Eyes Productions); THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI and THE DUCHESS OF MALFI (Trap Door Theatre); THE PITCHFORK DISNEY (Interrobang Theatre Project); ASSASSINS (The GoForth/The Viaduct). He has also worked with Sideshow, Circle, Eclectic, Muse of Fire, Light Opera Works, Prologue and Redmoon theatre companies. kevinwebb.org

11 PRODUCTION STAFF (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) BREON ARZELL (CHOREOGRAPHER) re-joins forces with Lili-Anne Brown, after the critically acclaimed and audience praised THE WIZ (Kokandy Productions). A Detroit native, relocating 4 years ago to continue his acting career, he soon found himself embraced by the theater community as a choreographer as well. Previous credits include: CHOIR BOY and NOT ABOUT NIGHTINGALES (Raven Theatre), PROJECT(S) (American Theater Co.), SCOTTSBORO BOYS (Porchlight M.T.), WIG OUT & THE NIGHT RUNNER (TTS at DePaul University), CIN- DERELLA (The Hypocrites), JULIUS CAESAR (Writers Theatre), THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND (Victory Gardens Theatre), THE HAIRY APE (Oracle Productions) and more. He specializes in Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Step. KARLA L. BEARD-LEROY (VOCAL COACH) sings around town for various events, including the Chicago Humanities Festival s production of FOUR WOMEN. She s appeared in Second City productions including SOUL BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU, RUSH LIMBAUGH! THE MUSICAL, THE SECOND CITY GUIDE TO THE OPERA, and an assortment of Second City BizCo productions. Her on camera work includes CHICAGO PD, EMPIRE, MIND GAMES and a variety of commercials. Other theater credits include the National Tour of MAMMA MIA, DOUBT, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, XANADU, RAGTIME, DESSA ROSE, and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. She is an early childhood general music educator who has directed/choreographed, given voice lessons and vocal coaching, taught dance classes, conducted children s choruses and performed with a variety of bands around Chicago. She is grateful to have her husband, Jean-Christophe and her two children Dominique & Mireille along for the ride. KARLI BLALOCK (SOUND DESIGNER) is so excited to be working with BoHo Theatre for the first time! Karli has been working as a sound designer and engineer in Chicago for the past three years. She has designed at a number of storefront theaters and engineered for larger houses like Chicago Shakespeare Theater and Lookinglass. Some of her favorite sound designs include RED (Redtwist Theatre), for which she received a Jeff nomination; THE ART OF LOSING by Juli Del Prete, Circle MIRROR TRANSFORMATION (Redtwist Theatre) and GENDER BREAKDOWN (Collaboraction). One of Karli s favorite gigs is working as the Sound Mentor at New Trier High School. Karli hopes to continue teaching young artists about the magic of theatrical design throughout her career. For upcoming projects and to give her a listen, check out EMILY BOYD (SCENIC ARTIST) originally hails from San Antonio, Texas but came to the second city for college and never left! Ms. Boyd attended The Theatre School at DePaul University, where she received her BFA in Scene Design, and abroad at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. In addition to her work with BoHo Theatre, Ms. Boyd has also worked with such companies as Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Kokandy Productions, Broadway in Chicago, Porchlight, Metropolis Performing Arts Center, Trollwood Performing Arts School, Bailiwick, Haven Theatre, (re)discover Theatre, Underscore Theatre Company, and Circle Theatre. Emily is also the founder and head artist of Sass Flash and Graphics. LILI-ANNE BROWN (DIRECTOR) is a native Chicagoan, works as a director, actor and educator, both locally and regionally. She is the former Artistic Director of Bailiwick Chicago, where she directed the Chicago premiere of the Ahrens & Flaherty musical DESSA ROSE, for which she received the Joseph Jefferson Award. Other directing credits include: XANADU (American Theatre Company); JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM by Nambi Kelley (Chicago Children s Theatre); Michael John LaChiusa's SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE (Steppenwolf Theatre Garage Rep); the critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of PASSING STRANGE (BTA Award for Best Director of a Musical, Jeff Award nomination for Best Director of a Musical); the world premiere of PRINCESS MARY DEMANDS YOUR ATTENTION by Aaron Holland with Bailiwick Chicago; AMERICAN IDIOT at Northwestern University; ON THE BOARDS and HEARTS OF DARKNESS at Roosevelt University; the national non-equity tour of JESUS SNATCHED MY EDGES; and HAIRSPRAY, UNNECESSARY FARCE, CABARET, SWEET CHARITY, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE,

12 and BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Timber Lake Playhouse, where she is an Artistic Associate. She is a member of Actors Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA, an associate of SDC, and a graduate of Northwestern University. LINDSAY BROWN (PRODUCTION MANAGER) is a proud Montana native who is thrilled to be a company member with BoHo! She previously served as Production Manager for URINETOWN and THREE DAYS OF RAIN. She has worked with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Windy City Playhouse, Strawdog Theatre, Grandstreet Theatre, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and Kokandy Productions. She is a lover of all things dinosaur and sends big love to her family near and far, especially to M,S & C! DANIEL FIDDLER (TECHNICAL DIRECTOR) started out in construction as an independent contractor. But for the last last several years, he has been working in the art department for commercial film production. This is his first show as a theatrical Technical Director. HEATHER GILBERT (LIGHTING DESIGNER) is a Chicago-based lighting designer whose work has been seen on many Chicago stages, including The Hypocrites, the Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Court Theatre, Victory Gardens, Northlight Theatre, and countless storefronts all over the city. Her regional credits include Oregon Shakespeare Festival, American Repertory Theater, Magic Theatre, Kansas City Rep, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Huntington Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Alley Theatre, Berkeley Rep, and Actors Theatre of Louisville. International credits include the Almeida in London and the Singapore Repertory Theatre. Heather was a recipient of the NEA/TCG Career Development Grant and the 3Arts Award. Heather serves as the head of lighting design at Columbia College Chicago, and received her MFA at the Theatre School at DePaul. LACIE HEXOM (PROPS DESIGNER) is delighted to be making her BoHo Theatre debut with MARIE CHRISTINE. Other Chicago design credits include ALIAS GRACE (Rivendell Theatre Ensemble), IDEATION and OCTAGON (Jackalope Theatre), MOTHER OF SMOKE (Red Tape Theatre/Walkabout Theater). Regional theatre credits include Steppenwolf, Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, Zach Theatre, Glimmerglass Opera, Cleveland Playhouse, Dallas Theater Center, Arizona Theatre Company, 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. IZUMI INABA (COSTUME DESIGNER) is thrilled to be working at BoHo Theatre for the first time. Recent credits include THE WHO AND THE WHAT (Milwaukee Rep), THE CRUCIBLE (Steppenwolf for Young Adults), and KING OF THE YEES (Goodman Theatre in association with Kirk Douglas Theatre, CA). She received the Michael Maggio Emerging Designer Award in Izumi is currently a resident designer at Albany Park Theater Project. MFA in Stage Design, Northwestern University. TASIA A. JONES (ASST. DIRECTOR) is a professional director, actor and theater educator hailing from Boston, MA. Her recent directing credits include NO CHILD (Northwestern University), FOR COLORED GIRLS (Boston University), HIDDEN FACES OF COURAGE (On With Living and Learning), and the world premiere production of MARGARET IN SEARCH OF HERSELF (ARRT/ New African Company). She also recently assisted Danya Taymor on the critically acclaimed production PASS OVER (Steppenwolf Theatre Company). She has performed in such works as GOOD TELEVISION (Zeitgeist Stage Company), THE BLUEST EYE (Company One), and SATURDAY- NIGHT/SUNDAY MORNING (The Lyric Stage Company). Tasia holds a BFA in Theatre Arts from Boston University and is currently in the MFA Directing Program at Northwestern University. AARON BENHAM (MUSIC DIRECTOR) is a Chicago-based music director and composer. Credits include: SIDE SHOW, SCOTTSBORO BOYS (Porchlight); XANADU (American Theatre Company); THE WILD PARTY (Jeff Award), CARRIE (Bailiwick Chicago); MELANCHOLY PLAY (Piven); A TRIBUTE TO THE ANDREWS SISTERS (Jeff Award) (Theo-Ubique); also work with About Face, Chicago Opera Theater, Circle, Kokandy, Montana Shakespeare, Pride Films and Plays, Second City, Timber Lake

13 Playhouse, Underscore. His original score to BEWILDERED premiered with Hell in a Handbag this fall. BFA Emerson College. MEG LOVE (PRODUCER) is the Executive Director of BoHo and is proud to be bringing you another beautiful story. If you see her in the lobby pre-show or intermission, feel free to strike up a conversation about your favorite BoHo show. After 9 years with the company, she has lots of stories to share! Meg 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. She also extends her deepest gratitude to her family, friends and husband, Dan, for all their love and support. CHARLIE MANN (ASST. MUSIC DIRECTOR) has mostly worked as an actor, and is honored to have the chance to work with such a great team in his first job as a professional (assistant) music director. Many thanks to Aaron for having confidence in him, and to Victoria for being the world's best girlfriend ever. ARNEL SANCIANCO (SCENIC DESIGNER) makes his BoHo Theatre debut with this production of MARIE CHRISTINE. He moved to Chicago to attend Northwestern University where he received his MFA. Since then he has designed shows in Philadelphia, D.C., Milwaukee, and numerous productions in Chicago. Chicago credits include THE CRUCIBLE (Steppenwolf for Young Adults), THE WIZ, LITTLE FISH (Kokandy Productions); PILGRIMS (The Gift Theatre); HOOKMAN, EARTHQUAKES IN LONDON (Steep Theatre); PEERLESS (First Floor Theatre); HOW WE GOT ON (Haven Theatre); YOU ON THE MOORS NOW (The Hypocrites); CAROUSEL, TITANIC, ROCK OF AGES (Timber Lake Playhouse); and XANADU (American Theatre Co.) For more of his work visit She has received all of her dance training at the Joel Hall Dancers & Center, Northside Dance Theatre, and Gus Giordano Jazz Dance School. Some of her credits include: backup dancing for Janet Jackson and Paula Abdul, and Ensemble member on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Production of Chicago. She has been working with Breon since 2016 with WIG OUT at The Theatre School at Depaul University, and most recently, CHOIR BOY at Raven Theatre. JC WIDMAN (STAGE MANAGER) is thrilled to be working with Lili-Anne, and BoHo for the first time. Earlier this year she stage managed Neo-Futurist s PRIMETIME: THE FOOD SHOW, Neverbird s PINOCCHIO at Chicago Children s Theatre, Refuge Theatre s HIGH FIDELITY, and THRONES: THE MUSICAL PARODY at the Apollo Theater. JC has also worked with Underscore Theatre, Hell In A Handbag, Stage Left, The Hypocrites, The Ruffians, and Kokandy Productions. She is thankful for support of her family and friends, especially Jacob who's been trying to teach her music with THIS score. JORDAN POKORNEY (ASST. STAGE MANAGER) is a recent directing grad from Columbia College and is excited to make his BoHo debut as ASM. Recent directing credits include THE ELEPHANT MAN, SALOMÉ, and THIS IS THE RILL SPEAKING at Columbia. He hails from Spring Valley, Minnesota. He will always order a Rueben sandwich if there is one and would sooner die than wear a polo shirt. NOELLE SIMONE (ASST. CHOREOGRAPHER) has been performing and choreographing for over fifteen years.

14 ORCHESTRA (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) JERED MONTGOMERY (TRUMPET/ FLUGELHORN) performs regularly with the Chicago Composer s Orchestra, Chicago Arts Orchestra, Chicago Symphonic Winds, Southern Illinois Music Festival, and Midwest Philharmonic. In chamber music, Jered performs with Chicago s only polka-pop brass quintet, The Wunderbrass. He has performed in pit orchestras for countless theater and recording sessions. Recent Chicago companies include: Goodman Theatre, Porchlight Theatre, Kokandy Productions, Bailiwick, Theo Ubique, Music for Theater Chicago, Jetlica Performing Arts, Highland Park Players, and BAM Theatre. TOBIN SCHINDLER (CELLO) is currently an Associate member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and has appeared as Assistant Principal of the Bremerton Symphony. He has also performed as Principal cellist of the Western Washington University and as Assistant Principal of the DePaul Symphony Orchestra. Tobin has been heavily involved in chamber music for most of his career and has played in a wide variety of instrumentations and styles. His groups have performed for artists including Efe Baltacigil and the Calidore Quartet. ELENA SPIEGEL (VIOLIN) is thrilled to be making her BoHo Theatre debut. Recent theater orchestra credits include THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY (Marriott Theatre), THE MAN WHO MURDERED SHERLOCK HOLMES (Mercury Theater), SIDESHOW (Porchlight Music Theatre), TITANIC (Griffin Theatre), and MY NAME IS ASHER LEV (Timeline Theatre). In addition to theater work, Elena is an active classical violinist, chamber musician, and teacher. She is a graduate of Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music.

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