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DESERT STAGES THEATRES C O T T S D A L E

P R E S E N T S

May 7 – 16, 2021

TICK, TICK...BOOM!Book, Music and Lyrics by

Jonathan Larson

David Auburn, Script Consultant

Vocal Arrangements and Orchestrations by Stephen Oremus

TICK, TICK...BOOM! was originally produced off-Broadway in June, 2001 by

Victoria Leacock, Robyn Goodman,Dede Harris, Lorie Cowen Levy, Beth Smith

Co-Directed by Mark and Lynzee 4man

TICK TICK BOOM! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

DESERT STAGES THEATRE SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

PRESENTS

WELCOME TO DSTWelcome to Desert Stages Theatre, and thank you for joining us at this performance of Jonathan Larson’s TICK, TICK...BOOM! The talented casts that will perform in this show over the next two weekends include some DST “regulars” - familiar faces that you have seen here before - as well as actors who are brand new to the DST stage. Thank you to co-directors Mark and Lynzee 4man who were the natural choices to co-direct (and music direct and choreograph) a rock musical that represents our first teen/young adult production in more than a year. They have worked tirelessly with an extremely skilled team of actors, designers, and crew members to bring you this beautiful show, and everyone involved has enjoyed the process very much.

We continue our COVID-19 safety protocols and enhanced cleaning measures to keep you and our actors safe. In return, we ask that you kindly wear your mask the entire time you are in the theatre, and stay in your assigned seat. If you wish to meet with your friends or cast members after the show, please arrange to do so in the food court area of the shopping mall. We’re still social-distancing at Desert Stages. Safety First! Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Thank you again for your support of live theatre and for your attendance at this performance of TICK, TICK...BOOM! Whether you are seeing your 100th show or your first at DST, you are a valued member of the Desert Stages Theatre community, and we appreciate you more than you could ever know!

Ellen VersenExecutive Director

DIRECTOR'S LETTERTICK, TICK...BOOM! originally began life as an autobiographical rock monologue performed by Jonathan Larson and was formerly called “Boho Days.” During the time of writing the piece in 1990, Jonathan was turning 30 and was working at the Moondance Diner whilst trying to establish himself as a writer in New York. In 2001 the rock monologue was adapted into a three-actor musical by David Auburn which premiered at the Jane Street Theatre.

Jonathan started out as an actor, though he had a great passion for music. His decision to change paths came after meeting his hero, Stephen Sondheim, who told him there were a lot more starving actors out there than starving composers. Sondheim later became Jonathan's mentor and is mentioned a number of times in Tick, Tick...BOOM! (though Jon dare not speak his name...) The show's song "Sunday" is a humorous homage to Sunday in the Park with George. There are many other Sondheim references in the song "Why," including a tritone made famous by West Side Story. I wonder how many references you can find?

Music was important to Jonathan from an early age. As a child, he was taken to see a children's version of Puccini's opera La Bohème. From that seed, an idea would slowly germinate over twenty years and grow into the Broadway sensation RENT.

On January 25 1996, the day of the last dress rehearsal for RENT, Larsondied from a foot-long tear in his aorta. Later in 1996, his sister acceptedthe Pulitzer Prize on his behalf. RENT became a Broadway sensation and attracted fans around the United States and the world. Though nothing would bring Larson back to life, death could not silence the effect of his work.

To all of you aspiring young composers and dreamers out there, what if Jonathan had not followed his dreams? We never would have gotten RENT, Superbia or TICK, TICK...BOOM! NEVER give up on yourself and always follow your dreams!

We have had simply the BEST time working with these six talented young people. They have poured their hearts and souls into this show, and we are so excited to share this beautiful piece with you.

Mark and Lynzee 4Man

Green Cast Roles (performing May 7-9)Jonathan.................................................................Christopher PouliosMichael...........................................................................Patrick MullenSusan............................................................................Sadie Krotonsky

Yellow Cast Roles (performing May 14-16)Jonathan.......................................................................Hayden SkaggsMichael...........................................................................Bailey GormanSusan.................................................................................Cate Carlino

THE CAST

PRODUCTION STAFFCo-Directors....................................................Lynzee 4man, Mark 4manMusic Director......................................................................Mark 4manChoreographer..................................................................Lynzee 4manStage Manager...................................................................Brady FiscusSet Design..........................................................................Ally BaumlinLighting Design.....................................................................Bret ReeseSound Design.................................................................Tom HolmbergLight Board Operator.........................................................Brady FiscusSound Board Operator......................................................Abby GoldenProps..............................................................Ally Baumlin, Ellen Versen

green cast

Sadie Krotonsky Christopher Poulios Patrick Mullen

DST THEATRE STAFF

The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without fl ash, is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Executive Director..............................................................Ellen VersenProduction Manager..........................................................Ally BaumlinAssociate Artistic Advisor......................................Lisa Barton FigueroaBox Offi ce Manager...........................................................Linda BartonBox Offi ce Staff...................Diana Gallegos, Michael Lev, Karen RhoadsGraphic Designer/Webmaster............................................Dina OsinskiTheatre Rentals....................................................................Bill Watson

DST BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident.............................................................................Bill WatsonVice President.......................................................................Mike ArkoSecretary.........................................................................Sharon KiepkeTreasurer................................................................................Rich RoseMember.............................................................................Lynnae CloreMember................................................................................Walter HallMember........................................................................Dawn JurkovichMember................................................................................Terri LeblicMember..........................................................................Jessica LoomisMember.............................................................................Lori Markson

yellow cast

Cate Carlino Hayden Skaggs Bailey Gorman

MUSICAL NUMBERS1. 30/90................................................................Jon, Michael, Susan

2. Green, Green Dress........................................................Jon, Susan

3. Johnny Can’t Decide.........................................Jon, Michael, Susan

4. Sunday...........................................................Jon and Diner Patrons

5. No More......................................................................Michael, Jon

6. Therapy...........................................................................Jon, Susan

7. Real Life........................................................Michael and Company

8. Sugar......................................................Jon, Karessa, Counter Guy

9. See Her Smile.....................................................Jon and Company

10. Come To Your Senses..........................................................Karessa

11. Why?.........................................................................................Jon

12. 30/90 Reprise...........................................................................Jon

13. Louder Than Words..........................................................Company

PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS PRODUCTION CONTAINS: adult language and innuendo, theatre fog/haze, and strobe lighting effects.

WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST

CHRISTOPHER POULIOS JonathanChristopher Poulios is a junior at Boulder Creek High School. In his free time Christopher enjoys playing Mario Kart, taking naps, and watching reality tv. Some of his favorite roles include Race in Newsies (DST), Archie in 13 (SYT), and Fester in The Addams Family (MTA). Christopher has had a blast getting to finally be back on stage and wants to thank Mark and Lynzee for this amazing opportunity. Enjoy the show!

PATRICK MULLEN MichaelPatrick Mullen is so excited to be making his return to the DST stage. He was last seen at DST in The Wedding Singer as Sammy. His favorite roles include Emmett in Emmett’s Art Project, Eddie in 13 (both SYT) and Jamal in VYT’s They Chose Me. He is very excited to be back onstage post-lockdown.

Green Cast (performing May 7-9)

SADIE KROTONSKY SusanSadie is 17 years old and is a junior at George Washington University Online High School. Sadie has been in several shows at DST for the past seven years. Some of her roles have included Katherine in Newsies, Tess in Camp Rock, and Serena in Legally Blonde. She also dances competitively at Dancers Domain. She would like to thank Mark, Lynzee, and all at DST for this opportunity.

WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST

HAYDEN SKAGGS JonathanHayden Skaggs is studying film and media production at Arizona State University and will be entering his sophomore year in the fall. He is incredibly excited to be back on stage, performing in his second favorite Jonathan Larson musical. Previous roles he has played include Sam in Mamma Mia!, Billy Flynn in Chicago, and The Man in the Yellow Suit in Tuck Everlasting. He hopes you enjoy the show!

BAILEY GORMAN MichaelBailey is SO excited to be back on the stage, making his DST debut after the pandemic in TICK, TICK...BOOM! Most recently, Bailey was seen in Young Frankenstein (Igor) and the Hunchback of Notre Dame (Quasimodo), both at AYT. He was the production and stage manager for the theatre from 2017 to 2020. He would like to thank Mark, Lynzee, Brady, and the whole DST team for the opportunity and his friends and family for their support!

Yellow Cast (performing May 14-16)

CATE CARLINO SusanCate is so excited to be back on her home stage again! She recently graduated from AMDA College of the Performing Arts with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Some of her favorite shows she has been in are The Rocky Horror Show as Columbia and Catch Me If You Can as Carol Strong. Cate would like to thank The cast, Brady, and Mark and Lynzee for trusting her to take on this role and to perform in this incredible show!

WHO'S WHO IN THE CREWMARK 4MAN Co-Director/Music DirectorMark began studying classical music at the age of 4under the Suzuki Method, self-taught pop/rock/jazz in elementary school, and studied jazz in college under the brilliant and inspiring Dave Schmidt. Soon after, Mark earned the Outstanding Musicianship Award at the Reno Jazz Festival and his first of many ariZoni Awards of Excellence for Music Direction for the AZ premiere of The Who's TOMMY at Nearly Naked Theatre in AZ. He is a very seasoned and professional session and studio musician available for hire!

Mark has performed in tribute bands and conducted musicals for nearly two decades. He has travelled the country with many different artists, and, with keytar in hand, he has even entertained 7,000+ in Dana Point, CA.

Regional Music Director credits include: Unwrapped,Mamma Mia, Altar Boyz, Hands On A Hard Body, Rock of Ages, Les Miserables, Buddy's Back (World Premiere at Arizona Broadway Theatre), Spring Awakening (Phoenix Theatre, ariZoni Nomination).

4man would like to thank Ellen Versen for this amazing opportunity and the entire Production Staff - Ally, Brett and Tom - for bringing this vision to life. Thank you to the casts and crew for all of your hard work. Thanks to his precious little nugget Shiloh for allowing Mom and Dad to be away for a couple of weeks during rehearsal. Extra special shout-out to his wife and co-director Lynzee 4man...you’re the best!! Thank you for everything you do! It’s always a pleasure to get to work alongside you.

Follow Mark on social media at M4brockstariTunes/Spotify: Mark 4man, Simply Draven

Mark also makes performance and rehearsal tracks for any and all types of shows, performers, and bands.

WHO'S WHO IN THE CREWLYNZEE 4MAN Co-Director/ChoreographerLynzee is so beyond thrilled to be directing her first show since 2019! This show couldn’t be more perfect, this cast, this crew, this message! Lynzee has been directing, choreographing, and performing in the valley for a VERY long time. She is a multi award winning director and choreographer for her work all over they valley. One of her favorite things is to work with young performers and watch them grown into such fantastic artists! Long live the arts!!

BRADY FISCUS Stage ManagerBrady is so excited to be stage managing TICK, TICK...BOOM! Brady has worked both on and offstage around the valley since 2016. Some of his favorite jobs include stage-managing Puffs (DST), light designing Mary Poppins (ASA) and playing Sonny Flood in The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (DST), for which he recieved an NYA nomination.He would like to thank the 4mans, the cast, and his parents for always supporting him.

PHOTOS

Members of the cast of the upcoming DST production of YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN took some time away from rehearsals to understand Charlie Brown's frustrations. Luckily, no kite-eating trees were nearby!

Theatre seat sponsorships support all of the programs at DST and are available at DesertStages.org. Your name or your family's name will be affi xed permanently to the back of your favorite (available) chair in Cullity Hall or the Actor's Cafe. $600 sponsors one seat. $1,000 sponsors two!

COMING SOON TO DST

May 28 – June 6, 2021

Directed by Meribeth Reeves

Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts”by Charles M. Schulz

Book, Music and Lyrics byClark Gesner

Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer

Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa

YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark

LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com

Agatha Christie’s

COMING SOON TO DST

June 25 - July 11, 2021

Directed by Dan Ashlock, Jr.

Suitable for general audiences.Alcohol & mild adult themes.

Friday & Saturday at 7:30pmSaturday & Sunday at 3:00pm

COMING SOON TO DST

Summer Camp 2021

CAMP PRICING:$425 per child per camp

$390 for second child or session$100 non-refundable deposit.

Full payment is due one week prior to the start date of camp session.After-care at $10/hour from 3 to 5pm

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Email questions to: [email protected]

Ages 5 - 12 • MONDAY– FRIDAY • 9AM-3PMDates and Themes are Subject to Change

EACH TWO-WEEK SESSION IS A COMPLETE PROGRAM

Young actors receive hands-on theatrical experience in a non-competitive, fun environment. Each session covers all aspects of a musical production in-cluding auditions, staging, and choreography. A typical day includes voice, dance, acting, games, and arts and crafts. Daily, each camper must bring a sack lunch, a snack, and his/her own water bottle. Each session concludes

with a live performance for parents.

CAMP LOCATION TBD

June 7 – 18, 2021 June 21 – July 2, 2021

July 5 – 16, 2021 July 19 – 30, 2021

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The playbill for Desert Stages Theatre's 2021 production of YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN will acknowledge donations made to DST from approximately May 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021.

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