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About Music Theater Works

Music Theater Works

Music Theater Works, founded in 1980, presents the full spectrum of musical theater, to create a bridge for all audiences from classic works to the present day; and to engage youth and community in music, theater, and the arts. The company was founded in 1980 as Light Opera Works by Bridget McDonough, Phillip Kraus, and others to present operettas. Productions in our 42 years have included operetta, musicals, revues, and concerts. Music Theater Works also has a robust program of community partnerships, CommunityREACH, and programs for young people, YouthREACH.

Music Theater Works is committed to inclusion and diversity, from show selection to casting to creative teams, and to engaging with the community to create a more responsive, inclusive, and equitable organization. Our values are:

1. We care about what aspect of the world we are putting on stage.
2. We are additive to the cultural landscape.
3. We support artists over time and through multiple projects.
4. Music is a vital connection to our artistic image of theater.
5. The art we produce is not separable from the communities in which we exist
6. We support equity and diversity on and off stage.

We welcome you to our 43rd season!

For more about MUSIC THEATER WORKS, including information on repertoire and past productions, visit our website at www.MusicTheaterWorks.com.

LERNER & LOEWE’S BRIGADOON is supported in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Please contact your representative to let them know you support State funding for the arts.
The MUSIC THEATER WORKS Paul S. Mavros Building, Administrative Office and Joyce Saxon Rehearsal Center are located at 516 4^th Street, Wilmette, Illinois 60091. The Office phone number is (847) 920-5360.

The Joyce Saxon Rehearsal Center is an ideal venue for a variety of events, from rehearsals and dance classes to meetings and celebrations. For rental information, call (847) 920-5360.

Administrative Staff

Producing Artistic Director
Kyle A. Dougan

Managing Director
Christopher A. Riley

Production Manager
Chris Chase

Company Manager
Allison Gonzales

Administrative Manager
David Kemper

Business Management
Tesseract Business Management, Cameron Heinze

Marketing & Public Relations
SHOUT Marketing & Media Relations, James
Juliano and Jill Evans LaPenna

Marketing Manager
Dominic Rescigno

Social Media Coordinator
Mollyanne Nunn

Marketing Intern
Ajla Alic

Development Intern
Henry Davis-Piger

YouthREACH Intern
Ajay Singh

YouthREACHIntern
Via Kelly

Development Services
Juno Consulting

YouthREACH:Talent Manager
Anya Plotkin

YouthREACH:Talent Director
Caryn Ott Hillman

YouthREACH:Talent Music Director
Christopher Richard

Photography
Brett Beiner

Videography
Joe Gallagher

Volunteers
The Saints

Board of Directors

Electra Kontalonis, President
Sasha Gerritson, Vice President
Valerie Romano Larson, Secretary
Pamela Pettibone, Treasurer
Angel Alajaji
Stephen G. Baime
Jefferson C. Collins
Kyle A. Dougan
Dr. Joe Greco
Stephanie Bryan Kangas
Kate Mattson
Rachel Pethiyagoda
Megan Piazza
Gregory Sarlo
Joseph M. Streeto
Catherine Westphal
Martin Woods

Advisory Board

Emeritus Board

Rosie Rees