CHICAGO MARCH 2012 THE MUSICAL. Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb

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1 Castleton Departments of Theater Arts and Music present CHICAGO Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb THE MUSICAL Based on the play, Chicago, by Maurine Dallas Watkins MARCH at 8 p.m. 18 at 2 p.m at 8 p.m. Castleton State College Casella Theater

2 A NOTE FROM THE DRAMATURG Chicago is set in 1924, in the midst of prohibition in the United States. Corruption rules the streets and Jazz is a popular form of entertainment. Another source of entertainment was the sensational coverage of murder trials depicted in the newspapers. These trials were followed as closely then as we follow our favorite celebrities today. Female murderers proved to be particular favorites. In the play, Roxie says to Velma, I love to follow the murders. Yours is my favorite. The events depicted in Chicago were inspired by actual events in The play, originally written by Maurine Dallas Watkins, is based on the trials of Belva Gaertner and Beulah Annan, who inspired the characters of Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, respectively. Watkins was a reporter who worked at the Chicago Tribune. She covered the murders and subsequent trials of the two women. Watkins focused on the sensationalist angle of the cases, characterizing the two as jazz babies corrupted by men and liquor. Chicago remained dormant for decades, until the 1960s, when legendary choreographer Bob Fosse offered to buy the rights to the play, intending to adapt it as a musical. Watkins declined. Following her death, Fosse purchased the rights, and the musical Chicago was born. -Loren Spencer The taking of photographs or audio recording of this performance is strictly prohibited As a courtesy to other audience members, please turn off all personal electronic devices including those emitting light. Save this program as a keepsake, or recycle it by placing in the recycle bins just before you exit the theater printed on recycled paper This production of CHICAGO is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

3 CASTLETON STATE COLLEGE DEPARTMENTS OF THEATER ARTS AND MUSIC present CHICAGO CAST Master of Ceremonies Andrew Donovan Velma Kelly Kenzie McCain Roxie Hart Sarah M. Connor Fred Casely Paul Chrisman-Watson Sergeant Fogarty Benjamin Villa Amos Hart Austyn Bevins* Liz (Pop) Kat Eichler Annie (Six) Kelly Allen June (Squish) Sarah Cresitello-Dittmar Hunyak (Uh Uh) Hayley Ryan Mona (Lipschitz) Julianne O Connor* Martin Harrison Jeff Blanchette Matron Meghan Hakey Billy Flynn Robert Frank JosephValenti Mary Sunshine Julie Asta-Ferrero* Go-To-Hell Kitty Robynn Stanley Aaron Jeff Blanchette The Judge Benjamin Villa Roxie s Boys Christopher R. Belanger, Jeff Blanchette, Joshua Cote, Eric Monzel, Michael Tuffy, Benjamin Villa Quartet Christopher R.Belanger, Eric Monzel, Michael Tuffy, Joshua Cote Bandleader Foreman/Jury Andrew Donovan Ensemble Katie Curler, Ericka Davis, Andrew Donovan, Jennafer Donovan, Erin Garrity, Molly Hartman, Katherine Hobart, Nichole Irwin, Staci Jedlick, Christine Newberg*, Sondra Olds, Robynn Stanley* Loren Spencer, Chelsea Smith

4 ORCHESTRA Hank Vaughan, Director Charles Madsen, Rehearsal Accompanist Joshua Budzinski, Trumpet Janeea Choiniere, Keyboard Kate Cusson, Keyboard Carolyn Mader, Flute/Tenor Sax Matt Haley, Percussion Karen Kelson, Alto Sax/Clarinet Joe Plotts, Bass Zach Shambo, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet Tom Neeson, Trumpet Cassie Papandrea, Saxophone Christy Papandrea, Flute/Piccolo Michael Ray, Guitar William Sease, Trombone Jeff Reed, Percussion Erika Tyler, Trombone MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I Overture Orchestra All That Jazz Velma Kelly and Company Funny Honey Roxie Hart, Amos Hart and Sergeant Fogarty When You re Good to Mama Matron Mama Morton Cell Block Tango Velma and the Murdresses All I Care About Billy Flynn and the Girls A Little Bit of Good Mary Sunshine We Both Reached for the Gun Billy, Roxie, Mary and the Reporters Roxie Roxie and the Boys I Can t Do It Alone Velma Chicago After Midnight Orchestra My Own Best Friend Roxie and Velma There will be a fifteen minute intermission between Acts.

5 ACT II Entr acte Orchestra I Know a Girl Velma Me and My Baby Roxie and Company Mr. Cellophane Amos When Velma Takes the Stand Velma and the Boys Razzle Dazzle Billy and Company Class Velma and Mama Morton Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag Velma and Roxie Finale Company ARTISTIC STAFF AND CREW Director Harry McEnerny* Technical Director Steven Gross* Costume Designer Angela Brande* Production Manager Anna Gross* Music Director Hank Vaughan Vocal Director Sherrill Blodget Rehearsal Pianist Charles Madsen Sound Designer Chad Voghell* Costume Shop Supervisor Jennifer Usher* Video Designer Samantha Green* Choreographer Julianne O Connor* Stage Manager Amberly Soto* Set Designer David Altobell Lighting Designer Louis Riquelme* Props Master John Lucas Dramaturg Loren Spencer Student Costume Designers Grace Herzog, Loren Spencer Hair Stylist Staci Jedlick Make-up Artist Brittany Thibault Assistant Props Master Samantha Daniels Dance Captain Hayley Ryan Assistant Stage Managers Stephanie Deyette, Michael Mitrano Master Carpenter TJ Van Liew Master Electrician Jeremiah Brooks Light Board Operator Jacob Colby

6 Sound Assistants Jeremiah Brooks, Sarah LaFleche Follow Spot Operators Nathan Fletcher, TJ Van Liew, Jeremy Nadeau Running Crew Zachary Razanouski, Nathan Loso Costume Crew Matt Bush, Grace Herzog Set Construction Crew TJ Van Liew, Jeremiah Brooks, Stagecraft classes Electrics Crew Eric Monzel, Jacob Colby Christopher R. Belanger, Jeremiah Brooks, Sarah LaFleche, Erika Bojarczuk, Zachary Razanouski, TJ Van Liew, Nathan Fletcher Props Crew Erin Jacobs Costume Construction Matt Bush *members of Alpha Psi Omega, The National Honorary Theater Fraternity CAST BIOGRAPHIES (in alphabetical order) Kelly Allen is a junior business management and theater arts (acting/directing) major. Previous credits include Mopsa in The Winter s Tale and Mrs. Lyons in Blood Brothers. She is proud to be a part of the Castleton theater family. Julie Asta-Ferrero is a junior theater arts major with a music minor from West Springfield, Massachusetts. Previous credits include Christine in Picnic, A Chorus Line and Jesus Christ Superstar. She would like to thank her family, friends, and all of the cast, crew, staff, and faculty for all of their love and support. Christopher Belanger is a freshman theater arts (technical theater/design) major. Previous credits include a mime in Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Autolycus in The Winter s Tale. Chris also works on the Castleton technical services crew. Austyn Bevins is a junior theater arts (acting/directing) major from Colchester. Previous credits include Leontes in The Winter s Tale, Picasso in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and Mike in A Chorus Line. Austyn is excited to be a part of this show and is looking forward to his senior year. He would like to thank his friends and family for their continued support. Jeff Blanchette is a freshman theater arts (acting/directing) major with a music minor. Previous credits include The Winter s Tale, and in high school, The Music Man and Camelot. He is very excited to be working with such a talented cast and crew. Paul Chrisman-Watson is a senior sociology major with a concentration in anthropology. This is Paul s theater debut, and he is extremely excited! Sarah Connor is a senior health sciences major with a minor in theater arts. Previous credits include Hermione in The Winter s Tale, Cassie in A Chorus Line, and an Apostle in Jesus Christ Superstar. Sarah would like to thank her friends, family, and fellow cast members for lots of love and laughter.

7 Joshua Cote is from Burillville, Rhode Island, and a junior music major with a concentration in alto saxophone and minor in theater arts. Previous work at Castleton includes appearing as Mark in A Chorus Line. Sarah Cresitello-Dittmar is a junior theater arts (technical theater/design) major. Previous credits include Judy Turner in A Chorus Line, performing in the ensemble for Jesus Christ Superstar, and as Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast. Katie Curler is a junior social work and sociology major with a minor in health. Previous credits include performing in the ensemble and as the female understudy for A Chorus Line, and in the ensemble for Jesus Christ Superstar. Katie attended Vergennes Union High School where she performed in five different musicals. Erika Davis is junior social science (sociology/psychology) major. Previous credits include Annie, Guys and Dolls, and The Wiz. Andrew Donovan is a senior history major. Previous credits include Albert Einstein in Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Alan in Picnic. Jennafer Donovan is a senior mathematics major. Previous credits include performing in the ensemble for A Chorus Line and Jesus Christ Superstar. Kat Eichler is a senior communications major with an emphasis in public relations. Previous credits include Val in A Chorus Line, Mrs. Potts in Picnic and in the ensemble for Jesus Christ Superstar. Kat plans to continue in the performing arts after graduating in May. She would like to dedicate this performance to her grandmother and Brian Dagle. Erin Garrity is a senior communications major with a concentration in public relations. Previous credits include performing in the ensemble for A Chorus Line and Jesus Christ Superstar. Meghan Hakey is a sophomore theater arts (acting/directing) major from North Stratford, New Hampshire. Previous credits include Time in The Winter s Tale, a mime in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and a member of the ensemble in A Chorus Line. Meghan plans to pursue a career in directing and producing when she graduates from Castleton. Molly Hartman is a freshman music education (voice) major with a minor in piano. Previous credits include Suessical, Into the Woods, and The Sound of Music. Katherine Hobart is a freshman elementary education major. Previous credits include Marty in Grease, Yvette in Clue, and a nun in The Sound of Music. She is thrilled to be a part of Chicago and looks forward to more performances at Castleton. Nichole Irwin is a freshman theater arts minor. Previous credits include a mime in Picasso at the Lapin Agile and as a Lady in The Winter s Tale. Staci Jedlick is a junior theater arts (acting/directing) major. Previous credits include Connie in A Chorus Line, the ensemble for Jesus Christ Superstar, and assistant props master and hair stylist for The Winter s Tale.

8 Kenzie McCain is a senior history (with a licensure in secondary education) major and a minor in theater arts. Previous credits include Sheila in A Chorus Line. This is Kenzie s second main stage show, and she is excited to leave Castleton on such a high note. Eric Monzel is a freshman theater arts (acting/directing) major. Previous Castleton credits include Camillo in The Winter s Tale. Other credits are set designer and assistant director for Very Merry Theater s Summer Tours and Gentleman Starkey in Peter Pan! Eric would like to thank his mother for her support and love, and the Castleton theater department for being such a wonderful family. Christine Newberg is a junior theater arts (acting/directing) and elementary education (English) major. Previous credits include the female admirer in Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Mamillius in The Winter s Tale. Julianne O Connor is senior theater arts (acting/directing). Previous credits include Paulina in The Winter s Tale, Germaine in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and Kristine in A Chorus Line. Sondra Olds is a sophomore communication major with a concentration in public relations. Previous credits include Graziella in West Side Story, one of Gaston s girls in Beauty and the Beast, and royal wife in The King and I. Sondra is excited to be a part of Castleton theater, and looks forward to the next several years here! Zachary Razanouski is a freshman transfer student from Pace University in New York City, and a theater arts (acting/directing) major. He has worked with Blue Rose Theater, Rutland Youth Theater, and Actor s Rep. He is thrilled to begin studying theater at Castleton, and would like to thank everyone for their support. Hayley Ryan is a freshman theater arts (acting/ directing) major. Previous credits include Servant/Mariner and Dorcas in The Winter s Tale and a Mime in Picasso at the Lapin Agile. Hayley would like to thank everyone for making this show amazing! Chelsea Smith is a sophomore theater arts (acting directing) major from Rutland. Previous credits include Flo in Picnic and a member of the ensemble for Jesus Christ Superstar. She would like to thank her Mom for her continued support. Loren Spencer is from West Berlin, and a sophomore theater arts (technical theater/design) major. Previous credits include assistant stage manager for Picasso at the Lapin Agile and The Winter s Tale. She has also served as stage manager for Hello Dolly! at the Chandler Music Hall. Loren thanks her family and friends for their continued support. Robynn Stanley is a senior theater arts (acting/directing) major. Previous credits include Perdita in The Winter s Tale, Helen in The Cripple of Inishmaan, Irma Kronkite in Picnic, and an Apostle in Jesus Christ Superstar. She would like to thank her mother for absolutely everything, and also her friends and teachers for four amazing years. Michael Tuffy is a freshman theater arts (acting/directing) major. Previous credits include The Winter s Tale, All Shook Up and Into the Woods at the Bennington Stage Company. Robert Frank Joseph Valenti is a freshman theater arts (acting/directing) major with a minor in music. Previous Castleton credits inlcude Gaston in Picasso at the Lapin Agile. Other roles include Van Buren in Damn Yankees and Delmar O Donnell in O Brother Where Art Thou? He is thrilled to be a part of this show and looks forward to future productions at Castleton.

9 Benjamin Villa is a sophomore theater arts (acting/directing) major. Previous credits include Florizell in The Winter s Tale and Freddy in Picasso at the Lapin Agile. ARTISTIC STAFF AND CREW BIOGRAPHIES (in alphabetical order) David Altobell is a senior theater arts (technical theater/design) major. Previous credits include props master for The Winter s Tale, assistant stage manager for A Chorus Line, The Cripple of Inishmaan, Jesus Christ Superstar, and props crew for Bus Stop, Fuddy Meers, and Fiddler on the Roof. Sherrill Blodget joined Castleton State College in the fall of 2008 as director of choral activities. She holds a D.M.A. in Conducting from the University of Arizona. Previous credits at Castleton include Vocal Director for Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, and A Chorus Line. Angela Brande is a faculty member in the theater arts department where she teaches costume design and stage make-up. She has also designed for several professional theaters in Vermont including Dorset Theater Festival, Middlebury Actors Workshop, and Vermont Stage Company. Jeremiah Brooks is a sophomore theater arts (technical theater/design) and computer information systems major. Previous credits include sound board operator for The Winter s Tale, and light board operator for Picasso at the Lapin Agile. Mathew Bush is a junior transfer student from Bennington. Previous Castleton credits include set construction for Picasso at the Lapin Agile and The Winter s Tale. He was also on the set construction crew for My Son is Crazy but Promising at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Mathew plans to pursue a career in lighting design. Jacob Colby is from Lydonville, and a sophomore theater arts (technical theater/design) major. Previous credits include The Winter s Tale, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and A Chorus Line. He would like to thank his parents for their support. Samantha Daniels is from North Clarendon, and a senior theater arts (technical theater/design) major with a minor in history. Previous credits include assistant stage manager for A Chorus Line, running crew for The Cripple of Inishmann, and set construction for Picnic. Samantha also works for Merchants Hall, where she has served as lighting designer and production manager for several shows. Samantha looks forward to future productions in both venues. Stephanie Deyette is a freshman theater arts (technical theater and design) major. Previous credits include electrics crew for The Winter s Tale, and a mime in Picasso at the Lapin Agile. She would like to thank everyone in the theater department for making this such a great first year. Nathan Fletcher is a freshman theater arts (technical theater/design) major. Previous credits include construction crew for The Winter s Tale and Picasso at the Lapin Agile. Nate is excited to be working on Chicago, and would like to thank his friends for encouraging him to get involved. Anna Gross is a faculty member in the theater arts department. She holds an M.A. in theater history from the University of South Carolina. She has served as the department s dramaturg and production manager for the past three seasons. Anna recently directed A Midsummer Night s Dream for Castleton Summer Theater program.

10 Steven Gross is an assistant professor of theater arts at Castleton. He holds an MFA in scene design from the University of South Carolina. He moved to Castleton in the fall of 2007, and since has served as the head of technical theater and design for the department of theater arts. Grace Herzog is a junior theater arts (technical theater and design) major. Previous credits include costume construction for The Winter s Tale, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and A Chorus Line. Erin Jacobs is from Rochester, and a sophomore theater arts (technical theater/design) and marketing major. After college Erin plans to move to New York City or Los Angeles to work in television. This summer she will be working as a stage management intern for the television show, America s Got Talent. Sarah La Fleche is a freshman theater arts (technical theater/design) major from Castleton. Previous credits include construction crew and electrics crew for Picasso at the Lapin Agile and The Winter s Tale. She also attended the Stafford Jazz and Music program where she worked with sound. Nathan Loso is from Rutland and hopes to earn a degree in theater arts from Castleton. He enjoys music, dancing, and theater, and hopes to pursue all three professionally. Previous credits include performing in Miss Saigon this past summer. John Lucas is a junior theater arts (technical theater and design) major. Previous credits include sound design for The Winter s Tale, master electrician for The Cripple of Inishmann, and lead follow spot operator for Jesus Christ Superstar. Charles Madsen is a pianist and music historian specializing in piano music of the 19th and 20th centuries. He completed his Ph.D. in music history and piano performance at the University of Oregon and holds a bachelor s degree in piano performance from Boston University. At Castleton, Dr. Madsen enjoys accompanying for the music department, coaching student performers, and teaching a variety of courses including the undergraduate music history classes. Previously he s served as the rehearsal pianist for A Chorus Line, Jesus Christ Superstar and Fiddler on the Roof. Harry McEnerny IV is professor of theater arts at Castleton, and the recent recipient of the Vermont State Colleges Faculty Fellow award. He has directed over twenty-five Castleton productions including Guys and Dolls, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Boys Next Door, HAIR, Cabaret, Orpheus Descending, Man of La Mancha, Big Love, Once on this Island, Reckless, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Cripple of Inishmaan, and A Chorus Line. He is also a founding member of the Middlebury Actor s Workshop. Michael Mitrano is from Brandon, and a sophomore theater arts (technical theater/design) major. Previous credits include sound board operator for Picasso at the Lapin Agile, light board operator for The Cripple of Inishmaan, and set construction for A Chorus Line. Outside of Castleton he works with the Middlebury Actor s Workshop. Louis Riquelme is a senior theater arts (technical theater/design) major. Previous credits include lighting design for The Winter s Tale and A Chorus Line; scene design for Picnic and Jesus Christ Superstar, and technical direction for The Cripple of Inishmaan; and Schmendeman in Picasso at the Lapin Agile. He would like to thank his mother, Irene Poole, for all of her support. Amberly Soto is a junior theater arts (technical theater/design) major. Previous stage management credits include The Winter s Tale, An Evening With Tennessee Williams, Taming of the Shrew, The Comedy of Errors, and Jack and the Magic Beans.

11 Jennifer Usher is a 1993 graduate of the Castleton State College theater arts program. She is happy to be back in a new capacity; serving as costume shop supervisor. Previous credits include costume designer for The Cripple of Inishmaan and Jesus Christ Superstar. Chad Voghell has been the director of technical services at Castleton for ten years. Previous sound designs include The Voices Project, Bus Stop, Hot L Baltimore, Cyrano De Bergerac, Reckless, The Dumbwaiter, Hair, and Rocky Horror Show. He lives in West Rutland with his wife of nine years, Jennifer. Hank Vaughan joined the Castleton State College faculty as the associate director of bands in the fall of He teaches music technology, world music, jazz pedagogy, music appreciation and music education courses. He is the also the director of The Spartan Marching Band, The Spartan Spirit Band and The Castleton Jazz Combos. Vaughan served as the music director for last year s production of A Chorus Line. He is no stranger to the theater, having appeared on stage in The Music Man, Good Sports, and South Pacific. He has performed in pit orchestras on various woodwinds for Mame, Bye, Bye Birdie, Fiddler on the Roof, Crazy for You and others during his time at Southern Illinois University. TJ Van Liew is a sophomore theater arts (technical theater/design) major. Previous credits include light board operator for The Winter s Tale, follow spot operator for A Chorus Line, and construction crew for The Misanthrope. ORCHESTRA BIOGRAPHIES (in alphabetical order) Joshua Budzinski is a freshman exercise science major. He is playing the trumpet in his pit orchestra debut! Janeea Choiniere is a Castleton alum with a degree in music education (bassoon concentration). Previous Castleton credits include playing in the pit orchestra for Jesus Christ Superstar, and performing in the ensemble for Once on this Island. She also served as musical director for Once Upon a Mattress. Katie Cusson is a freshman music education with a piano concentration major. Previous credits include set crew for Beauty and the Beast, and stage manager for Oliver and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Carolyn Mader is a junior music education major with a concentration in flute. Previous credits include playing in the pit orchestra for A Chorus Line. Mathew Haley is a sophomore music education major with a concentration in percussion. Previous credits include playing in the pit orchestra for A Chorus Line. Joe Plotts is a sophomore music major with a concentration in bass. Previous credits include playing in the pit orchestra for A Chorus Line, and A Miracle on 34th Street for the Rutland Youth Theater. Karen Kelson is a graduate student in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in music education. Previous credits include playing in the pit orchestra for The Wizard of Oz.

12 Tom Neeson is a graduate student in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in music education. Previous credits include Parade, Le Miserables, and Urinetown: the musical for Cirillo Summer Theater. Cassie Papandrea is a freshman music and English major. Previous credits include playing in the pit orchestra for A Chorus Line. Christy Papandrea is a junior music education major. Previous credits include playing in the pit orchestra for A Chorus Line and Jesus Christ Superstar. Michael Ray is a junior music major with a concentration in guitar. He is playing the guitar in his pit orchestra debut. William Sease is a junior music major with a concentration in trombone. Previous credits include playing in the pit orchestra for A Chorus Line and Jesus Christ Superstar. He also performed in HMS Pinnafore and Guys and Dolls with the Dorset Players. Zach Shambo is a freshman music education major with a concentration in clarinet. He is playing clarinet in his pit orchestra debut. Erika Tyler is a sophomore music education major with a concentration in piano. She has previously performed in The Princess and the Pea. SPECIAL THANKS Glenn Giles Brad Coupe Rob Roth Art Usher Tom O Brian and the Paramount Theater Patrick Shortle Mariko Hancock Sally Anne Majoya The Box Office Staff Chad Voghell and the Technical Services Crew Ennis Duling Jane Foley Monica McEnerny President Dave Wolk Joe Mark This production is an associate entry in the American Theater Festival XLVI. ACTF is presented and produced by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and is supported by the U.S. Department of Education, the Kennedy Center Corporate Trust and the Ryder System. Castleton A V E R M O N T S T A T E C O L L E G E