LEGENDS HARMONY. Conceived & Directed by Alex Mustakas

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1 LEGENDS OF HARMONY Choreographer Gino Berti Set & Lighting Designer Jeff Johnston Collins Stage Manager Paul Pembleton Conceived & Directed by Alex Mustakas Orchestrations & Vocal Arrangements Robert Foster Additional Orchestrations & Vocal Arrangements Craig Fair Costume Designer Jessica Bray Stage Manager Kathryn Philips Music Director Craig Fair Projections Designer Dan Payne Apprentice Stage Manager Nadene Riehl Jeremy Crittenden Iain Stewart The Company (in alphabetical order) Chris Sams Kraig Waye Season Media Sponsor Production Sponsors Media Sponsors Design Sponsor The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

2 The Company Jeremy Crittenden Drayton Entertainment debut. Other theatre: Anne of Green Gables, Altar Boyz, Amadeus. Film/ TV: Stan Helsing, The L Word, The Dead Zone. New to Ontario, after calling Vancouver home for 12 years, Jeremy is very pleased to be making his debut with Drayton Entertainment singing this most incredible music. A Jessie and Ovation Award winner, Jeremy has been on the stages of Theatre Calgary, Citadel Theatre, The Arts Club, and The Belfry Theatre among others. He s very happy to call Stratford home. Thanks to Bruce and The Talent House crew, love to JM and SM. Chris Sams Drayton Entertainment: Big Band Legends, The Songs of Sinatra. Other theatre: Ensemble, Hud u/s in Hair (The Grand Theatre), Jim in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (The Classical Theatre Project), Gilbert in Hairspray (The Capitol Theatre). Chris is a graduate of the St. Lawrence College Music Theatre Program. Many thanks to The Talent House, Alex, Gino, and my very supportive family. Extremely excited to again be working with such a talented group of people! Iain Stewart Drayton Entertainment debut. Other theatre: The Drowsy Chaperone (STC), Songs for a New World (Stephenville Theatre Festival), No Exit (FOH Theatre). Iain is very grateful for this opportunity with Drayton Entertainment and thanks Sean, Alicia and his parents for their continued support. Kraig Waye Drayton Entertainment: Joe Mauldin in Buddy The Buddy Holly Story (2006/2007), Jinx in Forever Plaid, Legends, Twist and Shout: The British Invasion, The Christmas Show. Other theatre (selected): Man 2 in Songs For A New World, Trent Balfour in The Last Resort, Sharkey in The War Show, Frankie in Forever Plaid (Rose Theatre), Sammy in The Wedding Singer (Stage West Mississauga), Joe Mauldin in Buddy The Buddy Holly Story (Theatre Aquarius/ Stage West Calgary/ Chemainus Theatre), Fred in A Christmas Carol (Upper Canada Playhouse), Sparky in Forever Plaid (Theatre New Brunswick), Twist and Shout: The British Invasion (Grand Theatre), Heart and Soul (Petrolia). Outside of theatre, Kraig is also extremely busy working as a bassist/ singer with numerous bands and ensembles in Southern Ontario. As always, this one is for Stephanie - my heart, my inspiration, my everything. Enjoy the show!

3 The Creative Team Alex Mustakas (Director) Drayton Entertainment: Over the past two decades, Alex has directed close to 100 productions, including Sorry... I m Canadian, Monty Python s Spamalot, Big Band Legends, Annie, 9 To 5: The Musical and Harvey. Other theatre: He has also directed shows at The Grand Theatre (London), Lighthouse Festival (Port Dover), Stage West (Mississauga), Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton), Piggery Theatre (North Hatley, Quebec), Gilbert & Sullivan Society (Waterloo & Toronto), and K-W Musical Productions. Alex holds a Masters Degree in Arts Administration from City University in London, England, and an Honorary Doctorate from Wilfrid Laurier University for his contribution to Canadian theatre. Most recently, Alex was awarded The Queen s Diamond Jubilee Medal for his significant contributions to the arts in Canada. He is also the recipient of the 2009 Maggie Bassett Award from Theatre Ontario, an Ontario Innovation Excellence Award, and has been recognized for his efforts by the City of Waterloo, United Way, and local and regional tourism organizations. Follow him on Robert Foster (Orchestrations & Vocal Arrangements) Drayton Entertainment credits: Dance Legends, Twist and Shout: The British Invasion, Legends (Orchestrator and original Music Director). Other theatre: The Wizard Of Oz (Mirvish, Associate Music Director), Billy Elliott (Mirvish, Associate Conductor), Rock Of Ages (Mirvish, Music Director), Dirty Dancing, The Boys In The Photograph (Mirvish, original North American Music Director), Hairspray (Mirvish, original Canadian Music Director), Evita, Camelot, Little Shop Of Horrors (MTC/ Theatre Calgary), Into The Woods, Fire (Theatre Calgary), British Invasion 1 & 2, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Sound Of Music, A Chorus Line (Stage West Calgary). After a successful recording and performing career in England and Germany, Bob moved to Calgary in 1987, where he spent years recording and playing keyboards and guitar with Jann Arden, co writing songs such as Good Mother, It Looks Like Rain and Give Me Back My Heart, and opening up for Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and many more. Bob has been Music Director for Bjorn Again North America and has played or recorded with Mae Moore, Johikk, Gaye Delorme, Paul Brandt and Bo Diddley.

Gino Berti (Choreographer) Drayton Entertainment: Big Band Legends, Annie, 9 To 5: The Musical, Hairspray, Dance Legends, Country Legends, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Brigadoon,

4 Gino Berti (Choreographer) Drayton Entertainment: Big Band Legends, Annie, 9 To 5: The Musical, Hairspray, Dance Legends, Country Legends, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, Legends, Twist & Shout: The British Invasion, CATS, Disney s Beauty and the Beast. Other theatre: CATS (Mirvish), Twist & Shout: The British Invasion, Legends, Dance Legends (The Grand Theatre), Miss Universe Canada (Resident Choreographer), Goh Ballet Co., Miss Maha World (Colombia), Disney s Beauty and the Beast (The Grand Theatre/ Theatre Aquarius/ Stage West), Jesus Christ Superstar, Forever Plaid, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, CATS (Sunshine Fest), Elton John & Tim Rice s Aida, Disney s Beauty and the Beast (Toronto), Miss Saigon, CATS, Guys and Dolls, The Wizard of Oz, The Merry Widow (C.O.C.), Anne of Green Gables, The Great Adventure (Charlottetown Festival), Brigadoon, A Chorus Line, Mame, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, T.O. Hot Shoe Show. Most recently, Mr. Berti worked on the feature film Mama starring Jessica Chastain. He was the Artistic Director of Dare to Dance Saskatchewan, and was one of Disney Cruise Lines Dance Supervisors. Thanks to Joe, family and friends for love and support. Craig Fair (Music Director/ Additional Orchestrations & Vocal Arrangements) Drayton Entertainment: The Sound Of Music, Forever Plaid, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Other theatre: Seven Seasons at the Charlottetown Festival, Mamma Mia! (Mirvish), Legally Blonde (Theatre Aquarius). Craig is honored to be Music Director for Drayton Entertainment s production of Legends of Harmony. Enjoy the show! Jeff Johnston Collins (Set & Lighting Designer) Drayton Entertainment: Monty Python s Spamalot, Miss Saigon, Twist and Shout: The British Invasion, Legends, Dance Legends (Lights), Perfect Wedding (Set), The Mousetrap, Murder at the Best Western, Jasper Station (Set & Lights), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Camelot North American Tours (Technical Director & Lights). Over the last 20 years Jeff has created more than 250 designs for theatres across Canada, participated in the Edinburgh Festival, and operated his own scene shop in his hometown of Hamilton. Jeff has been the Production Manager for Drayton Entertainment since Love and Thanks to the light of my life, my wife Susan for her constant support and encouragement. Enjoy!

Jessica Bray (Costume Designer) Drayton Entertainment: The Love List, Oliver!, Harvey, Murder at the Best Western, The Melville Boys, Separate Beds, The Odd Couple, On Golden Pond.

Jessica is excited to be back for her ninth season with Drayton Entertainment and her seventh season as the Costume Assistant for the Wardrobe Department.

She is very excited to have the opportunity to do something she loves.

Lofgren in Harvey, Assistant Director and Video Elements for 9 To 5: The Musical. Other theatre: Dan was the Director and Master of Ceremonies for Medieval Times for over ten years.

5 Jessica Bray (Costume Designer) Drayton Entertainment: The Love List, Oliver!, Harvey, Murder at the Best Western, The Melville Boys, Separate Beds, The Odd Couple, On Golden Pond. Other theatre: All Shook Up (Head of Wardrobe, Stage West Mississauga), Grand Hotel: The Musical (Wilfrid Laurier University) and Suburban Motel (Fanshawe College). Jessica is excited to be back for her ninth season with Drayton Entertainment and her seventh season as the Costume Assistant for the Wardrobe Department. She attended Wilfrid Laurier University and graduated with a degree in Fine Arts. Jessica would like to thank her amazing family for all of their unconditional love and support. She is very excited to have the opportunity to do something she loves. Dan Payne (Projections Designer) Drayton Entertainment: Visual Effects Designer for Big Band Legends, Projection Creator for Mary Poppins, E.J. Lofgren in Harvey, Assistant Director and Video Elements for 9 To 5: The Musical. Other theatre: Dan was the Director and Master of Ceremonies for Medieval Times for over ten years. He is the former Director of Single and Sexy at the University of Waterloo. Dan attended the College of Dupage where he was the recipient of the John Belushi Memoiral Scholarship Award. He holds a BFA in Theatre from Western Illinois University. Dan enjoys spending time with his amazing kids Ariel and Zach. Kawai CP207 Digital Concert Piano appears in Legends of Harmony Waterloo Region s largest piano dealer specializing in Grand Pianos, Upright Pianos, and Digital Pianos. Call us early to book an appointment for the Piano Sale at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge. November 8-10 at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge tricitypianos.ca 3400 King St. E, Kitchener

Paul Pembleton (Stage Manager) (September 4 - December 22) Drayton Entertainment: Stage Manager: Big Band Legends, The Love List, Harvey, 9 To 5: The Musical, Blue Suede Shoes: Memories of the King,

North American Tour Stage Manager: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Assistant Stage Manager: Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, Hairspray, Crazy For You, CATS.

Kathryn Philips (Stage Manager) (July 31 - August 31) Drayton Entertainment: Assistant Stage Manager: Big Band Legends, The Songs of Sinatra, Disney s High School Musical, Evita.

. Crew: Robin Hood, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Other theatre: Dinner with Friends (Theatre Aquarius).

6 Paul Pembleton (Stage Manager) (September 4 - December 22) Drayton Entertainment: Stage Manager: Big Band Legends, The Love List, Harvey, 9 To 5: The Musical, Blue Suede Shoes: Memories of the King, Murder at the Best Western, Shear Madness, Separate Beds, On Golden Pond, The Heiress, Camelot, The Mousetrap, Buddy The Buddy Holly Story, Corpse!, Cotton Patch Gospel. North American Tour Stage Manager: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Assistant Stage Manager: Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, Hairspray, Crazy For You, CATS. Other theatre: Suds: The Musical (Carousel Playhouse), The Foursome (Stage West, Mississauga), Steel Magnolias (Stage 237). Kathryn Philips (Stage Manager) (July 31 - August 31) Drayton Entertainment: Assistant Stage Manager: Big Band Legends, The Songs of Sinatra, Disney s High School Musical, Evita. Apprentice Stage Manager: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Hairspray, Separate Beds. Flyman: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (National Tour). Crew Chief: Camelot, Oliver!. Crew: Robin Hood, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Other theatre: Dinner with Friends (Theatre Aquarius). Nadene Riehl (Apprentice Stage Manager) Drayton Entertainment debut. Other theatre: Hairspray, The Sound Of Music (K W Musical Productions), KW Glee. Since training at Sheridan College, Nadene has been heavily involved with K W Musical Productions for the past seven productions and numerous other community theatres in the region. This is her first Drayton production and she is very grateful for the opportunity. Special Thanks Historical research by Michael Bignell Smooth and delicious ice cream Enjoy a variety of smooth and delicious Häagen-Dazs ice cream bars at intermission - your choice only $5! Water, juice, pop and a variety of snacks are also available in the lobby.

7 Behind-the-Scenes Director of Production... Simon Day Production Manager... Jeff Johnston Collins Technical Director... Lyle Franklin Head Carpenter... Craig Pearson Head of Wardrobe... Jenine Kroeplin Wardrobe Supervisor... Nicole Del Cul Costume Assistant/ Buyer... Jessica Bray Wardrobe Mistress... Brigette Clark-Carmichael Properties Master...Kevin Lucas Properties Assistants...Sandy McQueen, Pat Wilde Carpenters... Lindsey Woelfle, Robert Clarke, Stefanie Curran Scenic Painter... Sandy McQueen, Shawndra White Head of Audio...Allan McMillan Set Up Crew...Lance Brathwaite, Jason Cook, Paul Levaque, Felicity Marion St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Front-of-House Facility Manager... Alan Card House Manager... Ashley Black/ Kelly McNeely Box Office Supervisor... Cathy Dobben Board of Directors Drayton Entertainment President Brad Carr Vice-President Neil Aitchison Directors Bryan Beattie Bill Brady Mary Cardiff Greg Durocher John C. Green Ab Hesselink Warren Jack Tony Mohr Bruce Schieck Robert Thurston Secretary/Treasurer Bob Bignell

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