Damn Yankees
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Book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop
Music by Richard Adler; Lyrics by Jerry Ross Direction by Douglas Hall Choreography by Deb Leamy (Who's got the Pain? Original Choreography by Bob Fosse) Music Direction by Valerie Maze Scenic Design by Charles Johnson Sound Design by Tamir Eplan-Frankel Lighting Design by Bill Webb Costume Design by Jack Smith Technical Direction by J.P Mullican Stage Management by Tara Patterson October 31st-November 2nd and 7th-9th, 2019 McCrary Theatre Damn Yankees is produced through special arrangement with MTI Shows |
Special Thanks
Dr. Connie Book, Dr. Steven House, Dr. Gabie Smith, Lauren Kearns, Brian Kremer, Dan Callaway, Kimberley Rippy, Jeff Clark, Wendy Bridges, Rick Earl, Greg Thorn, Josh Bothwell, Eric Woodall, Catherine McNeela
Creative Team
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Music Director
Valerie Maze |
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Choreographer
Deb Leamy |
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Scenic Designer
Charles Johnson |
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Costume Designer
Jack Smith |
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Sound Designer/Audio Engineer
Tamir Eplan-Frankel |
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Lighting Designer
Bill Webb |
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Accompanist
Tyson Hankins |
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Stage Manager
Tara Patterson |
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Assistant Scenic Designer
Emily Kopchains |
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Assistant Music Director
Nathan Keffer |
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Assistant Director
Hannah Ellowitz |
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Associate Choreographer/Dance Captain
Kamal Lado |
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Assistant Stage Manager
Sydnie Rogers |
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Assistant Stage Manager
Grace Granger |
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Assistant to the Costume Designer
Stacey Hollander |
Musical Numbers
Act 1
“Overture”………....................................................................................................Orchestra
“Six Months Out of Every Year”………Meg, Joe Boyd, Husbands, Wives
“Goodbye, Old Girl”.................................................................Joe Boyd, Joe Hardy
“Heart”………...........................…………….……Van Buren, Rocky, Vernon, Smokey
“Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO”…………....……............Gloria, Ball Players
“A Little Brains, A Little Talent”…………….............................................................Lola
“A Man Doesn't Know”…………........................……………...Joe Hardy, Meg Boyd
“Whatever Lola Wants”……………………...........................…...........……………………....Lola
“Heart (Reprise)” ……........……….…...........................................…………....Sisters, Teens
“Who's Got the Pain" ……….......…............................................……………...Lola, Eddie
(Intermission)
Act 2
“Entr'acte” ……................................................................................................…..Orchestra
“The Game” …....…………….............................................................;….............Ball Players
"Near to You" …………......................................……………………Joe Hardy, Meg Boyd
“Those Were the Good Old Days” ………….........……..............………...Applegate
“Two Lost Souls”…………..............................……Joe Hardy, Lola, Club Dancers
“A Man Doesn't Know (Finale)” …….…………….............Joe Boyd, Meg Boyd
“Heart (Bows)”…………….....................................……………………………………..….Full Cast
“Heart (Exit March)” ……….......................................................................….Orchestra
Act 1
“Overture”………....................................................................................................Orchestra
“Six Months Out of Every Year”………Meg, Joe Boyd, Husbands, Wives
“Goodbye, Old Girl”.................................................................Joe Boyd, Joe Hardy
“Heart”………...........................…………….……Van Buren, Rocky, Vernon, Smokey
“Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO”…………....……............Gloria, Ball Players
“A Little Brains, A Little Talent”…………….............................................................Lola
“A Man Doesn't Know”…………........................……………...Joe Hardy, Meg Boyd
“Whatever Lola Wants”……………………...........................…...........……………………....Lola
“Heart (Reprise)” ……........……….…...........................................…………....Sisters, Teens
“Who's Got the Pain" ……….......…............................................……………...Lola, Eddie
(Intermission)
Act 2
“Entr'acte” ……................................................................................................…..Orchestra
“The Game” …....…………….............................................................;….............Ball Players
"Near to You" …………......................................……………………Joe Hardy, Meg Boyd
“Those Were the Good Old Days” ………….........……..............………...Applegate
“Two Lost Souls”…………..............................……Joe Hardy, Lola, Club Dancers
“A Man Doesn't Know (Finale)” …….…………….............Joe Boyd, Meg Boyd
“Heart (Bows)”…………….....................................……………………………………..….Full Cast
“Heart (Exit March)” ……….......................................................................….Orchestra
Cast (click on Name for bio)
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Meg Boyd
Sidney Wilson |
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Applegate
Andrew Stevens Purdy |
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Applegate
Tara Willey |
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Dorris/Wife/Fan/Reporter
Kiki Burns |
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Sister
Noelle Cornelius |
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Joe Hardy
Timothy Scott-Brausch |
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Henry/Club Dancer
Travis Flynt |
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Sohovik/Club Dancer
Jake Hartman |
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Smokey/Club Dancer
Kamal Lado |
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Linville/Teen
Renell Taylor |
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Rocky/Carpenter/Club Dancer
John Zamborsky |
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Bouley/Eddie/Husband
Daniel Brackett |
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Lowe/Club Dancer
Julianne Roberts |
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Mickey/Club Dancer
Stephanie Ainsworthy |
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Van Buren
Kevin Lacey |
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Gloria Thopre
Emma Vance |
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Lynch/Husband/Carpenter
Weston LeCrone |
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Welch/Husband/Fan
Brendan Coulter |
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Miss Weston/Reporter
Marisa Nahas |
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Miss Weston's Assistant/Wife/Fan
Graceann Kontak |
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Commissioner/Husband/Fan/Reporter
Matthew Seib |
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Postmistress/Teen/Reporter
Audrey Flowers |
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Wife/Club Dancer
Haile Ferrier |
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Wife/Fan/Reporter
Liv Tummillo |
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Teen/Club Dancer
Sam Pearson |
Orchestra
Valerie Maze…………………………........……...............………………….Conductor
Katie Graham……………………............…………...............………………….Violin 1
Ronnal Ford………………………...............………...............………………….Violin 2
Jennifer Lane……………………................…………...............………………….Viola
Meaghan Skogen………………......………………...............………………….Cello
Virginia Massius………………….........……………...............………………….Bass
Brian Blauch………Reed 1 ( Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Piccolo)
Taiki Azuma…………Reed 2 (Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Piccolo)
Thomas Turanchik…Reed 3 (Clarinet, English Horn, Oboe, Tenor Sax)
Connor Tumlinson.... Reed 4 (Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Tenor Sax)
Douglas Woolard…………….........…………………...............……Trumpet 1
Zac Lee…………………………….....................…...............……………Trumpet 2
Justin Gerringer………………………...............………………….Trombone 1
Katie Cox………………………………....................………………….Trombone 2
Kathleen K. Hopper.……...............…………………. Horn/Contractor
Christina Lowder………………………...............………………….Percussion
Tyson Hankins………………………….........……...............………………….Piano
Production Staff & Crew
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Technical Director
JP Mullican |
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Assistant Technical Director
Avery Hunt |
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Props Master
Mary Flynn |
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Props Supervisor
Keri Dumka |
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Paint Charge
Emily George |
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Scenic Artist
Sydney Dye |
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Costume Shop Manager
Heidi Jo Schiemer |
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Audio Advisor
Michael Smith |
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Assistant Audio Engineer
Sam Bliss |
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Sound Board Operator
Gianni Palmarini |
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Light Board Operator
Riley Gibson |
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Wardrobe Supervisor
Lake Sims-Winfrey |
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Fly/Deck Chief
Avery Hunt |
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Wardrobe Crew
Kimmy Sessions |
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Properties Crew
Jack Morrill |
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Deck Crew
Brooks Andrew |
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Deck Crew
Markley Bortz |
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Deck Crew
Nathan Meyer |
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Deck Crew
Casey Obaytek |
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Spot Operator 1
Kenny Harvey |
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Fly Operator
Eric Kanzinger |
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Fly Operator
Anna Thomson |
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Poster Design
Claire Dollen |
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Printed Program
Kimberly Rippy |
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House Manager
Tommi Aleman |
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House Manager
Gabriella Mansour |
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House Manager
Daniel Skinner |
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Front-of-House Supervisor
David McGraw |
Bios
Stephanie Ainsworthy is a junior MT from Overland Park, Kansas. Her past Elon Credits include Trojan Barbie (Chorus) and Sweeney Todd (Ensemble). She would like to thank her supportive family, wonderful class, and all the amazing faculty at Elon who have taught her so much! She would also like to dedicate her performances to Reat Underwood (RIP). Enjoy the show!
Brooks Andrew is a first-year Music Theatre major from Natick, MA and is thrilled to be studying Music Theatre at Elon. Brooks recently graduated from Walnut Hill School for the Arts as a Theater Major, where he was seen in shows such as The Drowsy Chaperone (George), Mamma Mia! (Sky), and Urinetown (Mr. McQueen). Brooks would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and encouragement, as well as his mentors and classmates at Elon for their knowledge and kindness.
Andrew Bonomolo is a freshman Musical Theatre major at Elon University. He recently graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts as a high school drama major. Andrew has performed in several regional productions at Playmakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill including Cabaret and Bright Star. He has performed in a variety of venues in North Carolina and around the country, including Carnegie Hall. In 2016, Andrew was awarded first place in The National Association of Teachers of Singing voice competition for musical theatre at the national level. He is thrilled to be continuing his love for musical theatre at Elon University.
Markley Bortz is a current first year acting major at Elon. She is beyond thrilled to be joining the cast of Clown Bar this fall! She has greatly enjoyed experiencing the rehearsal process this semester, and would like to thank the cast, crew, and director for allowing her to be a part of such a dynamic and truly fantastic production.
Timothy Brausch Scott is so excited to be making his main stage debut at Elon as Joe Hardy in Damn Yankees! He is a proud member of the sophomore class - MT '22 and would like to thank each and every one of them for their support and love. Some of his favorite previous roles include Edward Bloom (Big Fish) and The Baker (Into the Woods). He would like to say thank you to the entire production team for entrusting him with this role and encouraging him along the way. He would like to give a special shoutout to Valerie Maze (Music Director) for her constant guidance, love, and support throughout the process of Damn Yankees. In addition, to his family and friends for their consistent love and support for him!
Kiki Burns is so excited for Damn Yankees this Fall! She is a proud member of the Elon University Music Theatre Class of 2020. Go Seniors! Recent credits: Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), Baby (Nurse), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), and later this year Cabaret (Schneider). Deepest thanks to family, friends, and mentors for their endless guidance and support.
Noelle Cornelius is a senior BFA Music Theatre major from Greensboro, North Carolina. Some of her favorite past roles include Ginger (1940's Radio Hour), Hermia (A Midsummer Night's Dream), Ella (Cinderella), and Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz). She will also be seen as Fritzie in MT20's upcoming production of Cabaret! She would like to thank her family, friends, and professors for their constant love and support.
Oliver Davids is a Junior BFA Music Theatre major from Orlando, Florida. Recent credits include: The Prizery; Bert (Mary Poppins), Father Alexandrios/Ensemble (Mamma Mia!). Shawnee Theatre; Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors). Elon University; Johnny Cantone (The 1940s Radio Hour), Nick Sakarian (Baby), Ensemble (Sweeney Todd). He would like to thank his family, friends, MT '21, and the entire program for their love and support.
Sydney Dye is a junior from Chapel Hill, NC, double majoring in Theatrical Design & Technology and Communication Design. Sydney has worked at The Muny (video design intern), The American Dance Festival and Playmakers Rep. Her selected Elon credits include Bent (Stage Manager), Sweeney Todd (Projection Design), and Trojan Barbie (Projection and Sound Design). Sydney would like to thank her parents, sisters, and friends for all of their support.
Hannah Ellowitz is more than grateful to be working as the Assistant Director with such an incredibly talented cast, crew, and creative team! A South Florida native, Hannah has been seen onstage in numerous productions, some favorites including Next to Normal (Natalie), Les Miserables (Fantine), and Honk (Ida). She sends an extra special thanks to her friends and family, whose love and support means the world.
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Tamir Eplan-Frankel is a senior majoring in Theatrical Design and Technology. Focusing primarily in audio and lighting, recent shows include The Old Man and the Old Moon (Sound designer/A1), 1940s Radio Hour (Lighting designer), Bent (Sound designer) and Oklahoma (Lighting designer). He is excited to take on another season of Elon productions.
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Haile Ferrier is a Junior Music Theatre Major at Elon. She is so excited to be exploring Damn Yankees through a different lens. Recent credits include Ragtime (Sarah), Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre; 1940's Radio Hour (Geneva Lee Brown), Elon University; Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), Highlands Playhouse; Once On This Island (Storyteller). She would like to thank her family and friends for always encouraging her when school gets hard. She would also like to thank all of her mentors, friends, and past directors for putting their trust in her. Follow your bliss! Instagram: haile_unlikely
Travis Flynt a junior from Sun Valley, Idaho, is so excited to be in Elon's production of Damn Yankees! Some of his favorite past credits include West Side Story (Baby John), Newsies (Finch), Matilda (Doctor and Escapologist), and 1940s Radio Hour (Wally). He wants to thank his family and friends for continually supporting and loving him. @travis_flynt
Emily George is a junior Theatrical Design and Technology major at Elon University. Her most recent credit is as Stage Manager of Clown Bar. She is so excited to be working as the Paint Charge on Damn Yankees!
Riley Gibson is a current first year in the Theatrical Design and Technology program, concentrating in stage management and costumes. He thanks his faculty, friends, and family for supporting him in his academic endeavors in the arts!
Douglas Hall has directed at theatres across the country including The Williamstown Theater Festival, the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival, Merry Go Round Playhouse, Mountain Playhouse, and Seven Angels Theater. He directed the New York premiere of The Religion Thing (Project Y Theater Company), and the regional premiere of Tenderly, the Rosemary Clooney Musical (Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival). Other credits include an award-winning production of Daddy Long Legs at freeFall Theater, multiple casts of Forever Plaid, as well as Merrily We Roll Along, Chicago, Guys and Dolls, and Always...Patsy Cline (starring Sally Mayes). He spent ten years on the acting faculty at NYU/CAP 21 in New York City, has taught at Pace University, The Growing Studio, Broadway Classroom, and is currently on the faculty of Musiktheater Bavaria and the University of South Florida, where he is the Director of the USF Theatre in Paris program.
Tyson Hankins is one of the full-time staff accompanists for the musical theatre program at Elon University. A classically trained pianist, Tyson is able to play a multitude of genres ranging from classical to pop and everything in between. Since beginning work here in 2006, he has accompanied many musical productions at Elon University, as well as numerous musical productions for community theatre and professional organizations in the area.
Jake Hartman is a Senior Music Theatre major from Naples, Florida. His favorite Elon credit is the Bird Seller in Sweeney Todd. @_jakehart
Kenny Harvey is a sophomore and first-year Acting Major. Kenny would like to give a shoutout to his beauteous family, especially Mom and Dad. Hope you enjoy the show!
Madeline Hudelson is a senior BFA Music Theatre major, and a Jersey Girl through and through. Favorite credits include Legally Blonde (Vivienne), Nice Work If You Can Get It (Eileen), Jesus Christ Superstar (Soul Girl/ Apostle), Mamma Mia (Dance Captain), CATS (Demeter), and Urinetown (Penelope Pennywise). All the love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, Luke, Molly, Dobby, and every teacher I’ve ever had. Special thanks to the marvelous MT20. @maddiehuds
Avery Hunt (they/them) is a senior Honors Fellow majoring in Theatrical Design & Technology and History. Selected credits include Bent (Technical Director), Sweeney Todd (Assistant Technical Director, Deck Chief), and coming soon: We Will Rock You (Technical Director). Outside of the scene shop, Avery enjoys going on long hikes with their dogs, baking sourdough, and reading about Italian history. Big thanks to their family, the TDT class of 2020, and their amazing mentees: Sydney Dye and Will Bruno.
Eric Kanzinger is a sophomore here at Elon University and joined the TDT major during second semester his freshman year. He began his theater career in sixth grade and has enjoyed working crew for shows as well as acting. Eric would like to thank his friends and family for their everlasting support as well as the entire cast and crew for Damn Yankees for such an incredible first show here at Elon.
Nathan Keffer is a second year Music Theatre Major, and is honored to be a part of this amazing production working as the Assistant Music Director to the incredible Valerie Maze. His previous Elon credits include Assistant Music Director for MT '19's The Wedding Singer, as well as an understudy role in The 1940s Radio Hour. Enjoy the show!
Graceann Kontak is extremely grateful to be a member of the Music Theatre Department at Elon! This is her second production here at Elon; American Idiot (Whatsername u/s / Ensemble) being her first. For the past two summers she has spent her time at the Forestburgh Playhouse in NY where she has had the pleasure to be in two seasons of shows, some of her favorites being Seussical (Gertrude McFuzz), Mamma Mia! (Ali), Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), and Hair (Crissy). Love to mom, dad, grandma Joyce and Arlene, her friends back in New Hampshire and MT '21! insta: @graciekontak
Kevin Lacey is a junior BFA Music Theatre major from Ashburn, VA. Some previous credits include Joseph and the… Dreamcoat (Judah), American Idiot (Theo), The Little Mermaid (Sebastian), and Ghost (Carl). He couldn’t be more thrilled to tackle this beautiful show with such an incredibly talented and hard-working cast, crew, and directing team. A huge thank you to God, his family, friends, and teachers for constantly supporting him and continuously encouraging him to grow. John 1:5. Instagram: @kevin_lacey22
Kamal Lado is thrilled to be in the company of Damn Yankees as well as serving as associate choreographer. Kamal is a junior here at Elon University and was last seen on the university stage in The 1940s Radio Hour. Regionally, Kamal has performed at Music Theatre Wichita as well as The MUNY where he recently joined Actors' Equity Association. He would like to thank his family, friends, and his dog Bruno, for their continued support. @k.lado kamallado.com
Deb Leamy has performed on Broadway in Never Gonna Dance, Sweet Smell of Success and was an original cast member of the Tony winning musical Fosse. Regional theatre and tours include Chicago, Bye, Bye, Birdie, Kiss Me Kate and A Chorus Line just to name a few. Choreographer/director for productions of In the Heights, Pippin, My Way, Shrek, Roar of the Greasepaint..., Legally Blonde and Grease as well as various cabarets, benefits and revues across the country. She helmed the renowned NYC AIDS benefit Broadway Bares, The San Francisco version, for 4 straight years, in conjunction with BC/EFA.
Weston LeCrone is a sophomore BFA Music Theatre student and is thrilled to be making his mainstage debut in Damn Yankees! Previous credits include Mamma Mia and Mary Poppins (The Prizery), Bent (Elon University), and The Secret Garden (Summer Stock Stage). Much love to family, friends, and the directing team for this opportunity!
Gabriella Mansour is a first-year studying Strategic Communications from Jackson, NJ. Gabriella is thrilled to combine her passion of communications and the arts for the position of House Manager. She would also like to thank Dr. McGraw for this incredible opportunity because it allows her to learn and grow from these new experiences.
Valerie Maze (Music Director/Conductor) hails from Chicago and has been active in the music theatre and opera communities. Her past shows at Elon include Sweeney Todd, Once on this Island, 1940’s Radio Hour, Hello Dolly, Baby, and American Idiot. Recent Chicago credits include Conductor with Drury Lane Theatre’s White Christmas, Goodman Theatre’s Brigadoon, and Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s The Little Mermaid, Gypsy, and Follies. At Lyric Opera of Chicago, she has served as Assistant Conductor for their Music Theatre Initiative. Credits include: My Fair Lady, The King and I, Carousel, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma! and Showboat. Other Chicago Conducting credits include productions with: Writer’s Theatre (A Little Night Music, Jeff Award nomination), Noble Fool Theatricals, Apple Tree Theatre, Theater at the Center (Cat’s, After Dark Award), Light Opera Works, Provision Theater, Chicago Muse, Bowen Park Opera, Elgin Opera, and DuPage Opera. Regional credits include productions with: Peninsula Players Theatre, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Wagon Wheel Theatre, Portland Opera, Indianapolis Opera, Harrisburg Opera Association, Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre and California Opera.
David McGraw is the Program Coordinator for the Arts Administration program. Prof. McGraw is the author of "The Epoch Model: An Arts Organization with an Expiration Date," featured in 20UNDER40: Re-inventing the Arts and Arts Education for the 21st Century. He formerly served the head of the stage management and arts entrepreneurship programs at the University of Iowa as well as the Executive Director of the Iowa Summer Rep. Mr. McGraw also founded SM-Sim, LLC, and the Stage Manager Survey, the largest study of stage managers in the world. He currently serves on the national board of the Stage Managers' Association.
Kelsey Moebius is a freshman in the BFA Acting program from Texas and wants to thank her family for their constant support.
Jack Morrill is a first year BFA Acting Major from San Diego, California. Jack is excited to be on the Prop Crew for Damn Yankees! Jack would like to thank his family and friends back home as well as the entire Elon Performing Arts Department for giving him a place to grow as an artist and as a person.
JP Mullican is the Technical Director for Performing Arts. Outside of Elon, he works as a technical systems designer and scenic fabricator for projects such as the Phantom of the Opera World Tour, Netflix Comedy Specials, and Beauty & the Beast in Shanghai. JP received his BA from Elon University and his MFA in Technical Direction from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Outside of work, JP plays tabletops games, builds custom furniture, and refinishes antique pieces.
Marisa Nahas is a current senior music theatre major at Elon University and a proud member of MT20. Her professional credits include Sandy in Grease, Luisa in The Fantasticks, and Cecily in The Odd Couple. She has previously been seen on the Elon stage as Beth in Little Women and Andrea in Once on This Island. She would like to thank her incredible friends and family for their constant love and support. A special thank you goes out to Mom, Dad, and Lily for being the biggest supporters of all.
Gianni Palmarini' previous Elon credits include: The 1940's Radio Hour (Biff Baker), Bent (Uncle Freddie), and Trojan Barbie (Soldier). Gianni would like to thank his wonderful educators for pushing him to work hard and his parents for being his biggest supporters. Many thanks to cast and crew for the laughs and fun. Enjoy!
Tara Patterson is a senior at Elon University studying Theatrical Design and Technology, and Arts Administration. Some of Tara’s previous Elon credits include Stage Managing Trojan Barbie, American La Ronde, Baby with the Bathwater, and Other Desert Cities. She also worked as the Lighting Designer for Bent, and select pieces from Fall Dance Concert ’18 and ’17. She is the President of Elon’s theater fraternity, Alpha Psi Omega Lambda Omicron chapter. She is also the assistant investigator for the National Stage Manager’s Survey 6th and 7th edition. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her career.
Sam Pearson is a senior BFA Music Theatre Major from Marlboro, NJ and is so grateful to be a part of this production. Favorite credits include: Forestburgh Playhouse Hair (Jeanie), Me and My Girl (Pearly Queen/Dance Captain), The Producers (Dance Captain). New London Barn Playhouse: Little Women (Beth), 42nd Street (Phyllis/us Peggy Sawyer), Camelot (us Guinevere). Elon: Cats (Victoria) and The 1940's Radio Hour (Connie). Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Jordan and all educators past and present!
Andrew Stevens Purdy is a senior BFA Music Theatre major from Franklin, MA. Professional highlights include Hair (Woof), The Producers (Carmen Ghia), and Kiss Me Kate (Hortensio) at the Forestburgh Playhouse, CATS (Mungojerrie) at Interlakes Theatre, and Crazy for You (Mingo) at Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston. Elon credits: Hello, Dolly! (Barnaby), American Idiot (Favorite Son), The 1940s Radio Hour (Danny O’Day), and Sweeney Todd (Ensemble). Proud Walnut. Shout out to my incredible family, the brilliant faculty and staff here at Elon, hummus, and of course, MT20! Check me out on Instagram @feelinpurdygood, or visit www.andrewstevenspurdy.com!
Julianne Roberts is a very proud member of the sophomore BFA Music Theatre Class of 2022, and is ecstatic to be swinging the bat for the first time since middle school in her first main-stage production at Elon in Damn Yankees. You may have seen Julianne as Clea is last years winter production of the play Trojan Barbie, and although she was not on-stage, Julianne assisted in the direction and choreography of The 1940s Radio Hour this past spring. She invites you to sit back, throw in some Big League Chew, and enjoy the game!!
Matthew Seib is ecstatic to be a part of this amazing process of Damn Yankees. He is a current Junior at Elon and in the Music Theatre class of 2021. He recently was in 1940s Radio Hour (Lou), Moment (Dave), and Sweeney Todd (Ensemble). Big thanks to friends and family, and everyone who has supported him.
Kimmy Sessions is a first year Arts Administration and Drama Theatre Studies major, from Coral Springs, Florida, who is so excited to be participating in her first mainstage! Favorite Roles include Polly (Crazy for You) and Annie (42nd Street) at Stagedoor Manor and Charity (Sweet Charity), Madge (Picnic), Charlotte (Cinderella) Magdalen (Two Precious Maidens) at JP Taravella. Enjoy the show!
Lake Sims-Winfrey is a junior B.A Drama & Theatre Studies double major with B.A Music in the Liberal Arts. She serves as the wardrobe supervisor for Damn Yankees. Since coming to Elon, Lake has worked as a crew member for numerous shows, as well as performed in productions, such as Once on this Island and the Vagina Monologues. She is thankful for the entire cast and crew of Damn Yankees, as well as the entire performing arts department, for all the hard work they do.
Renell Taylor is super excited to be making his Elon debut in this amazing production of Damn Yankees. He is a current First Year at Elon and belongs to the class of 2023. Some of his favorite roles include Specs (Newsies), Nicely (Guys and Dolls), and Lucky (Dames at Sea). Special thanks to my parents and all of the amazing educators I have crossed paths with. I hope you enjoy the show. Now, let’s think about the game!
Anna Thomson is a first year TDT major at Elon, and is beyond excited to be a Real Adult. Previous tech credits include Shrek JR (Director), The Other Room (Director), 25th Annual...Spelling Bee (Dramaturg), Willy Wonka JR (Tech Director), and The Dungeons and The Dragons (Stage Manager). Previous acting credits include Our Town (Stage Manager), Horse Girls (Robin), The Sound of Music (Nun), and Loose Lips Sink Ships (Margaret). She hopes you've enjoyed this bio, and enjoy the show :)
Liv Tummillo is a Senior Music Theatre Major and a very proud Elon Phoenix! Other Elon credits include Baby, Sweeney Todd, and Cabaret, which opens in December! Love, hugs, and all the gratitude to my friends, family, MT2020, and all of my fabulous mentors/professors. Thank you for your support! And thank YOU for coming to see our show tonight! For you always, B.
Emma Vance is a Senior BFA Music Theatre major from Folsom CA! Most recently, Emma was seen in Flat Rock Playhouse’s production of All Shook Up (Ensemble, Natalie u/s). Professional highlights include South Pacific (Ensemble) at Flat Rock Playhouse. The Music Man (Zaneeta Shinn), La Cage Aux Folles (Babette/Cagelle), and The Murder Room (Susan) at Woodstock Playhouse. A Little Princess (Becky), and A Christmas Carol (Ms. Fezziwig, Ensemble) at Sacramento Theatre Company and the Johnny Cash concert, American Legend. Elon credits include School for Wives (Agnes), Hello, Dolly! (Ensemble), and choreographing Moment. Many thanks to her family, friends, teachers, mentors, MT’20 and her dog for their endless support and love!
Tara Willey is a senior Music Theatre major from St. Louis, MO. She is so incredibly thrilled and grateful to perform alongside her inspiring peers in this production Damn Yankees. In previous Elon productions, you may have seen her as "Rumpleteaser" in CATS, "Ermengarde" in Hello Dolly, and a scuttling guttersnipe in last year's production of Sweeney Todd. More than anything, she is so grateful to do what she loves, and has enjoyed every moment of growth here at Elon. Thank you to Polly, Deb, Val, Doug, Cathy, and the entire faculty of the performing arts department for making Elon such a beautiful place to be. Thank you to family and friends who have always encouraged and supported her in every dream big or small. To God be the Glory.
Sidney Wilson is a junior Music Theatre major at Elon, most recently seen in Elon’s production of Once On This Island as Erzulie and 1940’s Radio Hour as Geneva Lee Brown (u/s). She also performed at the 2019 National Black Theatre Festival in Jelly’s Last Jam as a Hunnie. She is ecstatic to be a part of this production and would like to thank her friends and family for their endless love and support!
John Zamborsky is thankful to be in the company of Damn Yankees. John is a sophomore at Elon University from Port Orange, FL. University credits: Sweeney Todd, CHROMA, and The 1940’s Radio Hour. John recently completed an action-packed summer season at the Forestburgh Playhouse (selected credits: Me and My Girl, Hair, Priscilla Queen of the Desert). John also had the honor of judging the 2019 Dr. Phillips Center Applause Awards in Orlando. John would like to thank the Damn Yankees creative team, his professors, his friends, and his family for their constant support. @izamwhoiam