Strand Theatre
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | 7:30pm
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 7:30pm

 The Book of Mormon

Part of the Glatfelter Insurance Broadway Series

(in order of appearance)

Mormon
VANCE KLASSEN

Moroni
SEAN CASEY FLANAGAN

Elder Price
SAM McLELLAN

Elder Cunningham
SAM NACKMAN

Missionary Voice
TREVOR DORNER

Price’s Dad
TREVOR DORNER

Cunningham’s Dad
GIDEON CHICKOS

Mrs. Brown
TRINITY POSEY

Guards
DeVON BUCHANAN, JUSTIN FORWARD, THOMAS ED PURVIS

Mafala Hatimbi
LAMONT J. WHITAKER

Nabulungi
KEKE NESBITT

Doctor
JARRET MARTIN

Elder McKinley
SEAN CASEY FLANAGAN

Joseph Smith
TREVOR DORNER

General
DEWIGHT BRAXTON JR.

Mission President
TREVOR DORNER

Ensemble
KEMARI BRYANT, DeVON BUCHANAN, GIDEON CHICKOS,
MATTHEW DANT, JUSTIN FORWARD, CRAIG FRANKE, LARS HAFELL,
KISAKYE, VANCE KLASSEN, EVAN LENNON, JARRET MARTIN, JOEY MYERS,
ALEXIS IJEOMA NWOKOJI, TRINITY POSEY, THOMAS ED PURVIS, CHELSEA M. SMITH

UNDERSTUDIES
Understudies never substitute for the listed players
unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.

For Elder Price—CRAIG FRANKE, VANCE KLASSEN
For Elder Cunningham—LARS HAFELL, EVAN LENNON, JOEY MYERS
For Mafala Hatimbi—DeVON BUCHANAN, THOMAS ED PURVIS
For Nabulungi— INDIA SHELBI BOONE, ELIAH B. JOHNSON, CHELSEA M. SMITH
For McKinley/Moroni—GIDEON CHICKOS, CRAIG FRANKE
For Price’s Dad/Joseph Smith/Missionary President/et al—GIDEON CHICKOS, LARS HAFELL
For General—DeVON BUCHANAN, JUSTIN FORWARD

SWINGS
BERNIE BALDASSARO, DYLAN BIVINGS, INDIA SHELBI BOONE,
DeVON BUCHANAN, MATT COSCO, ELIAH B. JOHNSON,
CONNOR OLNEY, REYNEL REYNALDO

DANCE CAPTAINS
CONNOR OLNEY, THOMAS ED PURVIS

THE BOOK OF MORMON ORCHESTRA
Conductor/Keyboard 1—MASON MOSS;
Associate Conductor/Keyboard 2—THOMAS MICHAELS;
Guitar—ARI FRIEDMAN; Bass—ISAAC SURPRENANT;
Drums—JARED SHAW; Reeds—ALEX JASHINSKI; Trumpet—SEAN McKAY;
Trombone—PATRICK McGIHON; Violin/Viola—ANNIKA PORTER;
Keyboard Programmer—RANDY COHEN

THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION

The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited

SAM McLELLAN (Elder Price). National tours: Anastasia; Fiddler on the Roof. Select credits: Mamma Mia! (RCCL), The Last Five Years (NBT), Interstellar Cinderella (NYCCT). Fun fact, The Book of Mormon in Chicago was one of the first shows Sam ever saw in 2013! Thanks to Eddie Rabon and the Take 3 team, his parents Ben and Beth, the casting and creative team, and everyone at NETworks. BFA Musical Theater from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Instagram @samclellan, TikTok @sammclellan_

SAM NACKMAN (Elder Cunningham) is THRILLED to be making his national tour debut! He is a New York native and his biggest goal in life is to make people laugh! Big thanks to his family (and framily), friends, and his incredible partner, Henry for all their love and support! Shoutout to his teacher, Ms. Ievolo for being Sam’s inspiration to make acting his career! Credits: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; Zaxby’s (Cranked Up to 11), Surviving the Rosenthals. BA Musical Theatre, Marymount Manhattan College. @snackman_

KEKE NESBITT (Nabulungi). National tour debut! Penn State University - BFA Musical Theatre. Previous credits include The Wild Party (Kate), These Girls Have Demons (Dayna), and Rent (Joanne). Keke would like to thank her friends, family, mentors, and The Book of Mormon team for their love and support. Kekenesbitt.com @Keiona.Nesbitt

SEAN CASEY FLANAGAN (Elder McKinley) hails from Los Angeles and is ecstatic to join this hilarious show! Off-Broadway: Blood on My Mother’s Apron. National tour: Million Dollar Quartet. Regional: Newsies (WPPAC), New Media: Unboxing (Cincinnati Fringe). Directing: The Wind in the Willows (Peterborough); Polite Ladiez. BA Directing, California State University, Fullerton. Currently based out of NYC. Love to friends, family, Elton John’s “Step Into Christmas”, Humoresque (his violin), Ray (his microwave), and Anna (his Rock)! seancaseyflanagan.com, @seancflanagan

LAMONT J. WHITAKER (Mafala Hatimbi) was born and raised and Miami, FL. BFA, AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles. National tour: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Other credits: Grease, A Bronx Tale (regional premiere); The Color Purple, Legally Blonde (West Coast premiere). He is beyond excited to be a part of the Mormon family. Huge thanks to The Burton and Robinson Agency and Talent Assistant Torrie Heathcoat! @foreverlamont

TREVOR DORNER (Price’s Dad/Missionary Voice/Joseph Smith/Mission President) is thrilled to join the national tour cast of The Book of Mormon. Born and raised in Toledo, OH, Trevor received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Ohio Northern University. National tour: Million Dollar Quartet. Regional: Murder for Two, The Full Monty, Sister Act, Footloose. Special thanks to the family and friends who have supported me along the way. trevordorner.com, @trevordorner

DEWIGHT BRAXTON JR. (General) is a New York based actor and singer who hails from Detroit, MI. BA in Theatre, minor in Musical Theater from Wayne State University. Credits: Dickinson (Apple TV), “Set in Motion” (Amazon Prime), multiple roles for NY black arts productions such as The Wiz, The Lion King Jr. and improv at the Broadway Comedy Club Agency: SW ARTISTS. Dewightbraxtonjr.com, @dewightbraxtonjr

BERNIE BALDASSARO (Swing). National tours: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Elf the Musical, Baby Shark Live! (Dance Captain). Regional: NSMT, The Huntington, Lyric Stage, Greater Boston Stage. Major shoutout and much love to the incredible Mormon team, ATB Talent, Noel, Bianca, Mom, and Dad! Proud Ithaca College Alum – BFA Musical Theatre. berniebaldassaro.com, @bern_babie_bern, 

DYLAN BIVINGS (Swing) is a NYC based actor/writer and is very excited to be a part of the Book of Mormon family! Credits: Off-Broadway: Black Count of Monte Cristo, Frankenstein the Musical, Wicked City Blues. Regional: Aida, Evita, We Will Rock You. Big thanks to Avail Artist Management and the BoM Casting Team for blessing him with this amazing opportunity!!

INDIA SHELBI BOONE (Swing) is delighted to be back on tour with The Book of Mormon! University of the Arts - BFA Musical Theatre. Recent Credits: Rent (ACT of Connecticut), The Book of Mormon (Season 1), Pippin (The University of the Arts). In her free time, India enjoys eating crabs with her family and dogs. She would not be here without God, Angela, Brien, Tiera, Amani, and Aubree. She is grateful to her village for always supporting her dreams. IG: @india.shelbi

KEMARI BRYANT (Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to his BOM fam! UNC Greensboro — BFA Musical Theatre. He was most recently seen making his Off-Broadway debut in SCOUTS. Love and thanks to Hudson Artists Agency, friends, mentors, and family. kemaribryant.com

DeVON BUCHANAN (Ensemble/Swing). National Tours: Escape To Margaritaville (Ted/Ensemble). Regional: Kinky Boots (Lola/Simon), All Shook Up (Chad), Memphis (Bobby). Shoutout to my agency, About Artists Agency, and friends and family. Instagram: divadevo86

GIDEON CHICKOS (Ensemble) recently returned from Tokyo with the international tour of A Chorus Line (directed by Baayork Lee). Other credits: Spamalot (national tour), West Side Story (Big Deal), and The Music Man (Weston Theater Company). Huge thanks to the entire cast, crew, and creative team. Love to Mom, Dad and Erika! @gideonchickos

MATT COSCO (Swing) is THRILLED to be making his national tour debut! He is a Pittsburgh native, and would like to thank his professors, friends, family and the team over at Avalon Artists Group. Shenandoah University B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Instagram: @matthewcosco

MATTHEW DANT (Ensemble) is a Kentucky native excited to make his national tour debut! Regional: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Totem Pole Playhouse), Heathers: The Musical (Public Theatre of Kentucky), TEXAS Outdoor Musical (Pioneer Theatre). Much thanks and love to Hunter, family, and friends! @mkdant

JUSTIN FORWARD (Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to tour life! National tour: Waitress. Off-Broadway: With or Without You. Regional: Tick, Tick, Boom!; Godspell; Grease. Thanks to the creative team, my family and friends for their endless love and support, and Danny and Meghan at Hudson Artists Agency! IG: @jforward92 / www.Justinforward.com

CRAIG FRANKE (Ensemble). National tour debut! Hello! Off-Broadway: The Imbible (New World Stages). Regional: Young Frankenstein, La Cage Aux Folles, Jersey Boys, The Producers. Thanks to family and friends for helping him “Just Believe.”

LARS HAFELL (Ensemble). National tour debut! Lars Hafell is a Kentucky native and graduate of MSM, based in NYC. Favorite regional credits include Mary Poppins (Bert), Footloose (Willard) and Rocky Horror (Brad). He is so thankful for the support from his family. IG: @larshafell

ELIAH B. JOHNSON (Swing) is a Chicago based actress and proud alumnus of Ball State! National tour: Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure (Rocky). Select credits: Marie and Rosetta (Marie), Hairspray (Dynamite), Fun Home (Joan). All of my love to my friends and family who have supported me every step of the way! It’s only up from here! IG: @therealjohnson 

KISAKYE (chi-sah-cheh) (Ensemble) is feeling beyond blessed in making her national tour debut! Endless love to God, gratitude to her biggest investor - Mommy, and deep appreciation to every single soul who has and continues to pour into her artistry. Huge flowers to Take3Talent & Eddie, NYC/CA mentors, and life-changing friends and family. Cheers to #TeamDugavu- Uganda proud! @kiisakye

VANCE KLASSEN (Ensemble) is thrilled to ring doorbells across the country with The Book of Mormon family. Endless love and gratitude to family, friends, and mentors who have shown tremendous support. Proud Oklahoma City University graduate. To all of the small-town kids with big dreams. @v_klassen

EVAN LENNON (Ensemble) is thrilled to make his National tour debut! Regional: Newsies (Mush) at Casa Mañana, Guys and Dolls (Harry) at Sharon Playhouse, Grease (Eugene) at Mountain Rep. Evan is a 2022 OU Musical Theatre BFA Graduate. Love to Mom, Dad, Ryan, and Kate for their support. www.evanlennon.com @evanlennon

JARRET MARTIN (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his National Tour debut! Select credits: Regional premiere of Rocky, the Musical (Walnut Street Theatre), In The Heights (Benny), The Color Purple (Harpo), The Wizard of Oz (Lion/Zeke). Many thanks to the cast and crew. Forever grateful to my family, friends, and H.K.Agency for their never-ending love and support. @jarretmmartin

JOEY MYERS (Ensemble) National tour debut! Joey is a Missouri native who is a proud graduate of Missouri State University. He would like to thank those to whom he will always be indebted; his family, friends and teachers. Huge thank you to all the unsung heroes to whom this show would be impossible to do without. Thank you! @joeydmyers

ALEXIS IJEOMA NWOKOJI (Ensemble). Nashville, TN native. Recently seen in Bull (CBS). Nat’l Tour: Paw Patrol Live! Regional: Caroline or Change (Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe), Sister Act (Mcleod Summer Playhouse). Commercials: Galderma, Amazon. Proud Alum of Southern Illinois University. Special thanks to Mom! IG: alexisnwokoji

CONNOR OLNEY (Swing, Co-Dance Captain). National tour debut! Regional: Grease (Music Theatre Wichita), The Sound of Music (Fireside), Singin’ in the Rain (Wagon Wheel). BFA Florida State. Endless thanks to his family, friends, TPG, and all of his mentors/teachers. @the1andolney

TRINITY POSEY (Ensemble) considers it truly serendipitous to be making her national tour debut in The Book of Mormon, as it was the first national tour she ever saw in middle school. “My artistic endeavor is to bring humanity to the forefront.” The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful and her Dog (Dr. Wonderful). IG: @trinity24601

THOMAS ED PURVIS (Ensemble, Co-Dance Captain). Credits: Rent (25th Anniversary Farewell Tour; Swing, u/s Benny), Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” Tour (Ensemble), Choir Boy (Speakeasy Stage Company). The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BFA Musical Theater 21’). “To whom much is given, much is required” (Luke 12:48). @ThomasEdPurvis 

REYNEL REYNALDO (Swing) is so excited to be joining the touring company of Book of Mormon. National tours: 2nd national of On Your Feet! Regional: Mary Poppins, Head Over Heels, Shrek The Musical, Mamma Mia, Sister Act, just to name a few. Dance credits: SuperBowl XLIV, FloRida, Queen Latifah, Daddy Yankee, Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Austin Mahone. Many thanks to God, mom and dad, my family, my manager Lisa Calli, APMCOTA and Slowburn Theatre Company for always supporting me. @iamreynelreynaldo

CHELSEA M. SMITH (Ensemble) National tour debut! BM in Voice from The Boston Conservatory and MM in Musical Theatre from NYU Steinhardt. Recent Credits: RENT (San Antonio Broadway Theatre), Beauty and the Beast (Disney Cruise Line), Cinderella (Shenandoah Theatre), Hairspray (Argyle Theatre). Many thanks to family and friends for their endless support! @Chelseamargaux

TREY PARKER (Original Co-Director, Book, Music, Lyrics) wrote and directed his first feature film, Cannibal! The Musical, while attending the University of Colorado in Boulder. A few years later, Trey co-created the hit animated series “South Park” with Matt Stone, his college friend and Cannibal! producer. Debuting on Comedy Central in 1997 and currently in its 23rd season, “South Park” has won five Emmy Awards as well as the coveted Peabody Award. The same year “South Park” debuted, Parker wrote, directed and starred in the film Orgazmo. Two years later, Parker and Stone released the critically acclaimed feature film South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut. The musical, which Parker directed and co-wrote, earned an Oscar nomination for Best Song and the first ever New York Film Critics Circle Award for an animated film. In 2004, the pair returned to theaters with Team America: World Police, an action movie co-written and directed by Parker that starred a cast of marionettes. It has been a long-time dream of Parker’s to write a musical for Broadway. He won four Tonys for The Book of Mormon, including Best Musical, as well as the Grammy for The Best Musical Theater Album. Trey Parker is originally from Conifer, Colo.

ROBERT LOPEZ (Book, Music, Lyrics) is the co-creator of the smash hit, Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon. Along with his wife and collaborator Kristen Anderson-Lopez, he wrote the songs for Disney’s Frozen, earning an Oscar and a Grammy for the movie’s signature song “Let It Go,” and a Grammy for the Frozen soundtrack. The pair adapted Frozen for Broadway which opened Spring 2018. Lopez and Anderson-Lopez also co-wrote the Oscar-winning song “Remember Me” from Pixar’s Coco, original musical Up Here, the score for Disney’s Winnie the Pooh and Finding Nemo: The Musical (playing at Walt Disney World since 2006). Lopez shared two Emmy Award wins for his music for Nickelodeon’s “The Wonder Pets” and an Emmy nomination for the musical episode of “Scrubs” and the song “Moving Pictures” which opened the 87th Academy Awards. His work has also been featured on TV shows, including “South Park,” “The Simpsons” and “Phineas and Ferb.” Lopez is one of only 15 artists to win all four major entertainment industry awards (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards). He has also won Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, Lucile Lortel, Frederick Loewe and Edward Kleban awards. A graduate of Yale, Lopez now resides in Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters. Thanks Buzzetti, Mom, Dad, Billy, Katie, Annie and especially Kristen for all the love and support.

MATT STONE (Book, Music, Lyrics) met Trey Parker at the University of Colorado, and together they made a short animated piece called The Spirit of Christmas. This launched their most recognized work, the critically acclaimed and award-winning television show, “South Park.” The animated series is in its 23rd season on Comedy Central and has won Stone five Emmy Awards and the coveted Peabody Award. South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, which Stone produced and co-wrote, earned an Oscar nomination and the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Animated Film. In addition to “South Park,” Stone has partnered with Parker on the low-budget Cannibal! The Musical, the superhero comedy Orgazmo and the marionette action thriller Team America: World Police. Stone won three Tonys for The Book of Mormon, including Best Musical, as well as a Grammy for the Best Musical Theater Album. Matt Stone is originally from Littleton, Colo.

CASEY NICHOLAW (Original Co-Director and Choreographer). Represented on Broadway as director/choreographer of The Prom, Mean Girls (2018 Tony nominations for Best Direction and Choreography), Disney’s Aladdin (2014 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award nominations for Best Choreography) and co-director and choreographer of The Book of Mormon (2011 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards for co-director and nominations in the same categories for Choreography), Olivier Award-winner for Best Choreography. Represented on the West End as director and choreographer of Dreamgirls, The Book of Mormon and Aladdin. Other Broadway credits as director/choreographer: Tuck Everlasting, Something Rotten! (2015 Tony nominee, Best Director), Elf The Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations), Monty Python’s Spamalot directed by Mike Nichols (2005 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations Best Choreography). Additional New York credits for City Center Encores!: the highly acclaimed productions of Most Happy Fella, Anyone Can Whistle and Follies (direction/choreography).

JENNIFER WERNER (Director and Choreographer) is currently the Supervising Associate Director of The Book of Mormon Worldwide. Associate Director: Follies, The Most Happy Fella, and Call Me Madam (City Center Encores!). Regional: NC Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, Casa Manana, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, and the Engeman Theatre. Choreography: As Long As We Both Shall Laugh (Roundabout Theatre), The Black Suits (Center Theater Group/LA), NFL National commercials, ABC’s Upfronts, The Drama League Awards, Cabaret worldwide. Choreography Off Broadway: Bloodsong of Love (Ars Nova), The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks (Lucille Lortel Theatre), ReWrite (Urban Stages), and Things to Ruin (Second Stage). Direction/Choreography: Broadway Bounty Hunter (Greenwich House Theater), and Punk Rock Girl!, licensed by Concord Theatricals/BMG Music/ Lively McCabe. jenwerner.com

SCOTT PASK (Scenic Design) has designed over 50 Broadway productions, receiving three Tony Awards for The Book of Mormon, The Coast of Utopia, and The Pillowman. Recently: American Buffalo (Tony Nom.); Mr. Saturday Night; The Prom; The Bands Visit (Tony Nom.); Mean Girls (Tony nom.); Waitress; & Oh, Hello! on Broadway. Also, Pippin (Tony nom); Something Rotten!; The Visit; An Act of God; It’s Only a Play; I’ll Eat You Last; A Steady Rain; Pal Joey (Tony nom); Les Liaisons Dangereuses (first revival, Tony nom, Drama Desk Award); A Behanding in Spokane; Nine; Promises, Promises; Speed-the-Plow; Take Me Out; Martin Short…; The Vertical Hour; Sweet Charity; Urinetown. London: The Book of Mormon, The Playboy of the Western World, The Country Girl, Love Song, On An Average Day (all West End); Tales from Hollywood, Take Me Out, and The Same Deep Water as Me (Donmar). Also Peter Grimes (Met Opera), Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna.

STEPHEN OREMUS (Musical Supervisor/Vocal Arranger/Co-Orchestrator). Broadway: Kinky Boots (Tony Award for Best Orchestrations and Grammy Award); The Book of Mormon (Tony and Drama Desk awards for Best Orchestrations and Grammy Award). Worldwide music supervisor/arranger of Wicked; music supervisor/vocal arranger/orchestrator of Broadway productions/tours of The Book of Mormon, Avenue Q, All Shook Up and 9 to 5: The Musical. Conductor/contributing arranger for the Oscar-winning Disney film Frozen. Music director of “The Wiz Live” on NBC TV and The 87th Academy Awards telecast; arranging Lady Gaga’s tribute to The Sound of Music and orchestrator/conductor for Lady Gaga’s performance of “Till It Happens to You” on The 88th Academy Awards. Music director/conductor for Rufus Wainwright’s concerts: Rufus Does Judy and House of Rufus. 

JUSTIN MENDOZA (Associate Music Supervisor) is the Music Director/Conductor of The Book of Mormon on Broadway and is honored to help tell this story around the country. Other NY/Tour credits: In the Heights (Conductor), Wicked (Associate Conductor), Fugitive Songs. Eternally grateful for my amazing parents, family, friends, and teachers. For my husband Eric, I am the most proud to be your mission companion for life.

MASON MOSS (Music Director/Conductor). National tour Music Director debut! Previous Keyboard Swing and Rehearsal Pianist for The Book of Mormon 2nd national tour. Regional credits: Winter Wonderland, Singin’ in the Rain (Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse), The Lightning Thief, Tuck Everlasting (The Spotlight Theatre). Illinois based keyboardist, composer, and arranger. Lifelong South Park fan. Thanks to the mentors, friends, and family that support my passion and love for musical theatre. @bluesinmossflat

RANDY COHEN (Keyboard Programmer). Randy Cohen and Randy Cohen Keyboards have programmed over 95 Broadway shows including Hamilton, Book of Mormon, Dear Evan Hansen, Frozen, Pretty Woman, Ain’t Too Proud, Bring It On, In The Heights, SpongeBob, Summer, Once On This Island, Anastasia, Kinky Boots, Bandstand, On Your Feet, and Rock of Ages.

ANN ROTH (Costume Design) is a Tony Award-winning costume designer with over 100 theater design credits. Select designs include the original Broadway productions of The Odd Couple, Purlie, Seesaw, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, They’re Playing Our Song, Hurlyburly, The House of Blue Leaves, The Book of Mormon and The Nance (Tony Award). Film credits include The English Patient (Academy Award), The Post, Julie & Julia, The Reader, Doubt, Mamma Mia!, Cold Mountain, The Hours, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Birdcage, Klute, Working Girl, Silkwood, 9 to 5, Hair and Midnight Cowboy. Roth was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame in 2011.

BRIAN MacDEVITT (Lighting Design). Recent NYC: The Music Man, The Book of Mormon, Plaza Suite, The Minutes, Carousel, Fish in the Dark, This is Our Youth, Death of A Salesman, The Enchanted Island at the Met Opera. Dance: American Ballet Theatre, Tere O’Connor Dance, Merce Cunningham, Lar Lubovitch, Director: Proof, Theatre Three; Spring Awakening, Machinal, The Visit, Clarice Smith Arts Center; Between Riverside and Crazy, Studio Theater. Awards: five Tonys, Obie, Bessie, Outer Critics, Hewes, Drama Desk awards, et. Al. Member: Naked Angels. Faculty: University of Maryland. Father: Jake and Georgie.

CHAD PARSLEY (Sound Design). Production Sound for national tours: Beautiful the Carole King Musical, Blue Man Group Speechless, Rock of Ages. Head Sound: Beautiful the Carole King Musical 1st National Tour, Book of Mormon 1st National, Jersey Boys Chicago Company.  Currently Head Advance Sound Hamilton Phillip and Peggy companies. Regional: Skylight Music Theater, Dallas Theater Center, Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

BRIAN RONAN (Original Sound Designer) has over 40 Broadway designs including Funny Girl, Mrs. Doubtfire, Springsteen on Broadway, The Prom, Tootsie, Mean Girls, Sting’s The Last Ship, Beautiful, The Book of Mormon, Anything Goes, American Idiot, Next to Normal, Spring Awakening, Grey Gardens and Cabaret. Off Broadway designs include Bowie’s Lazarus, Giant, Rent, Everyday Rapture, Saved, 10 Million Miles, and Bug. He is the recipient of Obie, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, Olivier and Tony awards. He has had the opportunity to work with the most talented composers, directors, designers, actors, musicians, and stagehands in the world for which he is eternally grateful.

LARRY HOCHMAN (Co-Orchestrator). Tony Award: The Book of Mormon. Tony nominations: Fiddler on the Roof; A Class Act; Spamalot; The Scottsboro Boys; Something Rotten!; She Loves Me; Hello, Dolly! Five Emmy Awards as composer of “The Wonder Pets” (Nickelodeon). Other Broadway: The Addams Family, Jane Eyre. Twenty-eight regional and Off-Broadway shows. Films: multiple Disney films and The Informant! (Marvin Hamlisch). Composer: The Little Mermaid II, Spielberg’s “Amazing Stories,” In Memoriam (symphonic poem). Recordings, concerts: Sir Paul McCartney, Not the Messiah (Eric Idle), Mandy Patinkin, Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Barry Manilow, Boston Pops, San Francisco Symphony, New York Philharmonic.

GLEN KELLY (Dance Arrangements) arranged music and wrote original lyrics for Bullets Over Broadway. He supervised and arranged Mel Brooks’ The Producers and Young Frankenstein. Other arranging credits include Beauty and the Beast, Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone, A Christmas Story, The Scottsboro Boys, Aladdin and Something Rotten! He won a Drama Desk Award for his original score to The Nance.

JOSH MARQUETTE (Hair Design). N.Y./London: Dreamgirls, Paramour, Tuck Everlasting, School of Rock, Something Rotten!, Aladdin, Kinky Boots, The Book of Mormon, Trip of Love, First Date, Elf, Dogfight, The Best Man, Look Back in Anger, The Drowsy Chaperone, Pig Farm, …Trailer Park Musical, Altar Boyz, Show Boat at Carnegie Hall and Mamma Mia! Encores!: Most Happy Fella; No, No, Nanette; and Follies. West Coast: Robin and the 7 Hoods, Peep Show, Minsky’s, Vanities. Television: “The Slap”, “30 Rock”, “Saturday Night Live”.

CARRIE GARDNER, C.S.A. (Casting) Broadway: Book of Mormon, Trouble In Mind, The Humans, All My Sons, Bernhardt/Hamlet, Significant Other, Sunday in the Park, Long Day’s Journey, Therese Raquin, The Real Thing, Violet, Rocky, Machinal, Edwin Drood, The Importance of Being Earnest, American Idiot, Spring Awakening. Off-Broadway:  Toni Stone, Merrily, Skintight, Amy and the Orphans, Bobbie Clearly, Bad Jews, Indian Ink, Dinner with Friends, Tom Durnin, Sons of The Prophet, Tigers Be Still, Ordinary Days, Speech & Debate.

JOHN MEZZIO (Music Coordinator) has conducted national tours including State Fair starring John Davidson, Victor Victoria starring Toni Tennille, and Cinderella starring Eartha Kitt and Deborah Gibson. Additionally, Mr. Mezzio was Associate Conductor for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express at the Las Vegas Hilton. National tours: Oklahoma!, The Producers, Spring Awakening, Memphis, Beauty and the Beast, and Elf the Musical.

BRAD SIEBEKING (Company Manager) is very grateful to be returning to live theater. Tours: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The SpongeBob Musical, The King and I. Brad also spent over a decade teaching music and theater in New York City at the Professional performing Arts School where he also served as the Director of Production.

RYAN BUCHHOLZ he/him (Assistant Company Manager). National Tours: 1776, Hairspray, Fiddler on the Roof, Elf.

EMMA IACOMETTA (Production Stage Manager). Other National tours: CATS, Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville, and Noël. Regional Theatre Credits: Miami New Drama, Museum of the Bible, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Triad Stage, Piedmont Opera, Skyline Theatre Company. Emma holds a degree in Comparative Mythology and Literature from Montclair State University. Love to Mom.

KYRAH MICHAEL (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be making her National tour debut! She recently graduated from Montclair State University where she got her BFA studying Stage Management. Although this is her first tour, this isn’t her first time working on The Book of Mormon. She previously worked as a Production Assistant for the Broadway company as they made their return to Broadway post pandemic in 2021. Kyrah feels blessed to have the opportunity to tour with this production of The Book of Mormon!

GENTRY & ASSOCIATES (General Management) has managed nearly 250 national and international touring theatrical productions over the past 25 years. Current and upcoming productions include A Beautiful Noise, Beetlejuice, The Book of Mormon, Come From Away, Elf the Musical, Funny Girl, Les Misérables, Life of Pi, Mean Girls, Peter Pan, and To Kill a Mockingbird.

ALLIED GLOBAL MARKETING (Tour Marketing & Press) is an integrated marketing agency working with the world’s largest entertainment, sports, consumer, and lifestyle brands, including 80+ Broadway shows over 25 years. Current tours: Ain’t Too Proud, Beetlejuice, Funny Girl, Hadestown, The Kite Runner, Mamma Mia!, Mean Girls, Mrs. Doubtfire, Pretty Woman, Wheel of Fortune LIVE!. Upcoming tours: Back to the Future, Elf, The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Some Like It Hot.

THE BOOKING GROUP (Tour Booking Agency) has represented 28 Tony Award® winning Best Musicals and Plays. Current tours include The Book of Mormon, Chicago, Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, Funny Girl, Hadestown, Hairspray, Hamilton, Mamma Mia!, Mean Girls, MJ The Musical, Mrs. Doubtfire, My Fair Lady, Pretty Woman, Six, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, To Kill A Mockingbird, Waitress and The Wiz. Future tours include: A Wonderful World, How to Dance in Ohio, The Karate Kid, Parade, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Some Like It Hot and Sweeney Todd.

SETH WENIG (Executive Producer) has been with NETworks since its inception in 1995. He spearheaded the international tours of Fosse starring Ben Vereen and Ruthie Henshall. Seth has produced the Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific and the National Theatre production of War Horse. Together with Cameron Mackintosh, Seth served as Executive Producer for both the U.S. and U.K. tours of the National Theatre’s My Fair Lady, the 25th Anniversary U.S. tour of Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera tour, Miss Saigon. Currently, Funny Girl, The Book of Mormon, and To Kill a Mockingbird. He is most proud of his greatest productions – Marlo and Camden.

NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS (Producer) is an industry-leading producer of touring theatrical productions, committed to delivering quality entertainment to audiences worldwide for over 25 years. Current and upcoming productions include A Beautiful Noise, Beetlejuice, The Book of Mormon, Come From Away, Elf the Musical, Funny Girl, Les Misérables, Life of Pi, Mean Girls, Peter Pan, and To Kill a Mockingbird.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Seth Wenig

GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Gentry & Associates
Gregory Vander Ploeg
Madeline McCluskey    Steven Varon-Moore
Heather Moss

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
NETworks Presentations
Jason Juenker
Hector Guivas    Walker White    Alex Williams    pesci

TOUR PRESS AND MARKETING
ALLIED GLOBAL MARKETING
Andrew Damer
Jennifer Gallagher Scott Praefke
Jessica Cary Davis Adina Hsu Amenkha Sembenu
Jessica Steans-Gail Emily Toppen Anne Waisanen

CASTING
C12
Carrie Gardner CSA

TOUR DIRECTION
THE BOOKING GROUP
Meredith Blair
Rich Rundle    Brian Brooks
Jonathan Pearson    Maryruth Grabez
thebookinggroup.com

Production Stage Manager
Emma Iacometta

Assistant Stage Manager
Kyrah Michael

Company Manager
Brad Siebeking

Assistant Company Manager
Ryan Buchholz

Assistant Director
Da’Merius Ford

Associate Choreographer
Adam Blake Raque

Associate Scenic Design
Frank McCullough

Associate Costume Design
Matthew Pachtman

Assistant Costume Design
Andrea Hood

Associate Wig and Hair Designer
Tod L McKim

Associate Lighting Design
Joe Beumer

Assistant Lighting Design
Tessa Bookwalter

Moving Lighting Programmer
Jackson Miller

Assistant Sound Design
Will Koch

Head Carpenter
Adam Randall

Assistant Carpenter
Kaleb Burbine

Flyman
Mason Chadd

Head Electrician
Lars Stolpe

Assistant Electrician
David Krasner

Head Audio
Theodore Woolsey

Assistant Audio
Savannah Hall

Head Props
Joshua Kahn

Wardrobe Supervisors
Tyler J. Guse,
Brendan James Van Stee

Wigs/Hair Supervisor
Cassandra Richardson

Crew Swing
Gavin Alexander

Production Wardrobe
Fred Castner

Production Carpenter
pesci

Production Electrician
Christopher Nimm

Production Sound
Mason Wisecup

Production Properties
Cailin Kucera

Keyboard Programmer
Randy Cohen

Dance Captains
Connor Olney, Thomas Ed Purvis

Physical Therapy
NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy, Inc.

Production Assistants
Tyler Arnold, Carson Gantt,
Mitchell Hildebrand

Safety Consultant
Bryan Huneycutt

Production Photography
Julieta Cervantes

Video Services
HMS Media

Creative Services
BLT Communications, Inc.

Website Services/Design
BLT Communications, Inc.

Merchandise
The Araca Group

Merchandise Manager
Hayley Cohen

Accounting
NETworks Presentations LLC

Legal Services
F. Richard Pappas, Esq.

HR Services
Global Solutions, Inc.
K+K Reset, LLC

Housing
Road Rebel

Travel Agency
Janice Kessler,
Carlson Wagonlit Travel

Trucking
Clark Transfer

FOR NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS

Chief Executive Officer
Orin Wolf

Presidential/Chief Production Officer
Seth Wenig

Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer
Margaret Daniel

Business Affairs
Scott W. Jackson

Executive Producers
Mimi Intagliata, Trinity Wheeler

Associate Producer
Hannah Rosenthal

Executive Assistant
Isabella Schiavon

Sr. Director/Finance
John Kinna

Controller
Jennifer Gifford

Director of Tour Accounting
Laura S. Carey

Tax Director
Pat Guerieri

Associate Tax Accountant
Kim Ngan Tran

Sr. Director/Booking and Engagements
Mary K. Witte

Director, Booking and Engagements
Colin Byrne

Engagement Manager
Stacey Burns

Director of Sales
Zach Stevenson

Director of Marketing
Heather Hess

Sr. Director/General Management
Gregory Vander Ploeg

General Manager
Madeline McCluskey, Steven Varon-Moore

Associate General Manager
Heather Moss

Sr. Director/Production Management
Jason Juenker

Sr. Production Manager
Hector Guivas

Production Managers
Walker White, Alex Williams

Technical Director
pesci

Director of Operations
Pearce Landry-Wegener

Resource Director
Kayla Rooplal

Operations Manager
Catherine Logan Blanar

Office Assistant
Lisa Loveless

Music Coordinator
John Mezzio

Warehouse Manager
Joseph Spratt

Warehouse Costume Manager
Bobby Maglaughlin

Warehouse Costume Shop Assistant
Grace Santamaria

CREDITS
Scenery built by PRG-Scenic Technologies and Great Lakes Scenic Studio. Scenery fabrication by PRG-Scenic Technologies, a division of Production Resource Groups, LLC, New Windsor, NY. Lighting equipment provided by Christie Lights. Sound equipment provided by Masque Sound. Costumes by Eric Winterling, Inc; Gilberto Designs, Inc.; Katrina Patterns; Izquierdo Studios, Ltd; Studio Rouge, Inc. Millinery by Rodney Gordon, Inc. Custom fabric printing by First 2 Print LLC.; Jeff Fender Studios; Eyewear provided by Dr. Wayne Goldberg. Custom footwear by LaDuca Shoes, Inc., Props executed by Cigar Box Studios, Tom Carroll Scenery, Jerard Studios, Daedalus Design and Production, Joe Cairo, J&M Special Effects, Jeremy Lydic, Josh Yoccom, Anna Light. Wigs made by Hudson Wigs, Kendra Driskill of Magnolia Wigs. Makeup provided by MAC Cosmetics. Keyboards from Yamaha Corporation of America. Drums by Pearl Drums. Cymbals provided by Zildjian Cymbals.

Rehearsed at Boulevard Carroll Studio, New York.

Special Thanks to
Broadway in Utica, Utica, NY;
Danielle Padula, Executive Director.

Insurance Broker Services
Maury Donnelly and Parr, Inc.
Robert B. Middleton, Sr and Meghan Coleman

Financial Services and banking arrangements by
Flagstar Bank N.A.

All stage work performed by employees represented by IATSE.

United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre.

The Director and Choreographer are members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, an independent national labor union.

Welcome back for another exhilarating season in our historic theatres, filled with the sounds, sights and excitement of the live performing arts. We have so much planned so far this season, and we are continuing to add even more stellar events – rock, pop, folk/Americana, Broadway, jazz, comedy, films, variety shows, family programs and more! I hope you will spend some time in our digital playbill and discover all we have going on at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts.

Exciting Improvements

At the start of 2022, we launched our Centennial Campaign to help fund much needed improvements to our facility, which will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2025. The summer of 2023 saw the completion of many of those improvements, and we are proud to welcome you through our new ADA compliant doors and into the Strand Theatre lobby where we have new and improved concessions areas that will allow for more efficient service during performances. In addition, we have replaced the HVAC system throughout the facility roof-top units, interior air management devices and system controls, which improves the efficiency and comfort of the building, reduces energy costs and provides cleaner and healthier air. Thank you to all those who have supported these projects, whether financially or with their expertise and assistance.

Something for Everyone

On October 2nd we will be announcing a dozen or so additional events to our season roster... mark your calendar! As always, the best way to get the best available seats for these new shows is to become a Member!

We will continue to announce new amazing performers coming to our stages in the coming months. Simply tap into our Season At A Glance in the menu for the full calendar of shows in our 2023-24 season.

Community Focus

In addition to the shows on our stages, the Appell Center is committed to recognizing and celebrating the talent and knowledge found in our community. Our team is involving our community partners and residents to broaden our focus and ensure that everyone has access and is welcome to experience the arts and create art as well. Tap into the menu and read all about it in our Learning & Engagement story. Then think about how you can become involved or have an impact on this work.

Thank You

A very big THANK YOU to our Appell Center Members, a crucial component of our sustainability. It is Membership support that makes it possible for us to foster and inspire the artists of tomorrow, unite friends and loved ones in shared experiences, and cultivate a bustling downtown, as well as attract the hottest concerts and theatrical productions for your enjoyment, expand our education programs and community outreach, boost York city tourism and nightlife and preserve our historic facilities. If you are not currently a Member, please consider how you can help keep the Appell Center the vibrant cultural hub it is today.

Again, welcome to the Appell Center and enjoy the show!

Todd Fogdall
President & CEO

The Strand and Capitol Theatres at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts continue to feature the very best artists and stories from around the region and across the country. We are excited to welcome you to experience the joy and inspiration that can only come from the live performing arts! And this Spring we have something for everyone!

Here are some highlights… with more being added!

Tickets and Appell Center Memberships can be purchased online at appellcenter.org, in person at 50 N. George Street, York, or by calling the Box Office at 717-846-1111.

2023-24 Season highlights include:

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA (4/27) – Don’t miss the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, formed in 1956, is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time.

THE BOOK OF MORMON (4/30; 5/1) – Only a few seats remain for the showThe New York Times calls “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical. Contains explicit language. Presented locally as part of the Glatfelter Insurance Group Broadway Series.

PLENA LIBRE (5/4) – Thrilling audiences around the world for nearly three decades, these masters of traditional Puerto Rican plena and bomba styles fuse mesmerizing hand drumming, stellar horns and soaring vocal harmonies with modern Afro-Caribbean sounds, putting an electrifying spin on this already exhilarating music.

President & CEO, Todd Fogdall says: “We are thrilled to announce the first shows in our 2023-24 season, with a list that touches a wide range of musical genres, plus comedy, celebrities, our first podcast-based show and some huge Broadway titles -- The Book of Mormon, Come From Away  and The Cher Show. Tickets are going to move fast and we encourage our guests to become a Member so they can assure their tickets to the many shows that are yet to come.”

FILM

CAPFILM continues to provide unique opportunities for moviegoers of all ages and styles... 

Don't miss First Friday FREE Family Films, sponsored by UPMC, each and every First Friday. Mark your calendars for films coming soon...

THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG (5/3) – A modern twist on a classic tale from Walt Disney Animation Studios features the beautiful Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) who dreams of owning her own restaurant. When she meets a Frog Prince (Bruno Campos) who desperately wants to be human again, a fateful kiss leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana… with the villainous voodoo magician Dr. Facilier (Keith David) in hot pursuit! Sponsored by UPMC.

...and coming in June... DISNEY PIXAR'S TOY STORY 2 (6/7)!

Click HERE for more CapFilms, including our brand new Art House Film Series: Image, Sound and Silence, Anniversary screenings and more!

These are just the HIGHLIGHTS of our schedule! New events are being added to the calendar all the time, so visit appellcenter.org for the most updated schedule of events… and be sure you are on our email list for announcements.

While we are no longer requiring COVID safety precautions, unless required by artists or rising conditions, our audiences can have confidence that their Appell Center experience will be healthy and safe. We continue to encourage guests to wear masks should they choose. Our facilities are sanitized before and after all performances, deep cleaning practices are in place, and our HVAC systems feature MERV 13 filtration and maximum fresh air circulation. Up-to-date health and safety information is always available at appellcenter.org.

We look forward to welcoming you through our doors often in the coming months!

2023-24 SEASON UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat Apr 27 @ 7:30PM
Glenn Miller Orchestra

Sat Apr 27 @ 7:30PM
Start Making Sense: A Talking Heads Tribute

Sun Apr 28 @ 3PM
CapFilm: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

Tue Apr 30 @ 7:30PM
Wed May 1 @ 7:30PM
The Book of Mormon 
Part of the Glatfelter Insurance Broadway Series
LOW TICKET ALERT!

Fri May 3 @ 5:30PM
Jazz in the City: A Funky Side of Jazz

Fri May 3 @ 6:30PM
Free First Friday Family Film:
Disney The Princess and the Frog

Sat May 4 @ 7:30PM
Plena Libre

Sun May 5 @ 3PM
Image, Sound & Silence: An Art House Film Series
In the Mood for Love

Sat May 11 @ 7PM
GALAVANT 2024: Mardi Gras Masquerade

Wed May 15 @ 7:30PM
CapLive: Josh Ritter
"Works In Progress + Songs You Know" solo show

Sun May 19 @ 3PM
CapFilm: The Matrix
25th Anniversary Screening

Fri May 24 @ 7:30PM
Little River Band

Fri Jun 7 @ 5:30PM
Jazz in the City: A Percussion Blowout!

Fri Jun 7 @ 6:30PM
Free First Friday Family Film: 
Disney Pixar Toy Story 2

Sun Jun 9 @ 3PM
Image, Sound & Silence: An Art House Film Series
Bicycle Thieves

Sun Jun 23 @ 3PM
Image, Sound & Silence: An Art House Film Series
The Passion of Joan of Arc

Sat Jul 13 @ 7:30PM
CapLive: XPN Welcomes
Aoife O'Donovan & Hawktail

Thu Jul 25 @ 7:30PM
Old Gods of Appalachia
Unhallowed Grounds
A Live Podcast Storytelling Experience

The Appell Center is committed to making the performing arts available to everyone in York County. Our Community ConnectTix program expands access to free and discounted ticket to those for whom the price of a ticket is a barrier.

Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for blocks of tickets (up to 20) for select events so the groups they serve can experience the wonder and thrill of live performance. 

Welcome to our Community ConnecTix partner organizations! 

18 South Youth Center

Bell Socialization Services, Inc.

Children's Home of York - Angel Center

Community Options

Crispus Attucks York

Employers Education Foundation c/o Manufacturers' Association

Latinos Unidos of York

Life's New Beginning

Manufacturers' Association

Mightly Mehal Foundation

NAMI York-Adams Counties PA

Northeast Neighborhood Association

Not One More-York Chapter's Family Connections Program

Penn-Mar Human Services

Rising STARS Crispus Attucks 

Salvation Army

South Central Senior Center

Spring Grove Regional Parks and Rec Center

The Program, It's About Change

Theatre Arts for Everyone (TAFE)

Typical Life Corporation

Valley Youth House

White Rose Senior Center

York County Food Bank-Online Pantry Program

York County Hispanic Coalition

Youth Development Center

YWCA York

Click HERE for more information on how to apply and become part of Community ConnecTix!

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

Executive Committee

Chair Kira Wagner

Vice Chair/DEIA Chair Elaine Bonneau

Immediate Past Chair/Governance Chair Gene Draganosky

Treasurer/Finance Chair Victoria Connor

Facilities Chair Kyle Jones

Partnership Chair Natalee Gunderson

Directors

Mary Beth Ching

Martin Fedorko

Re. Dr. Mark Kearse

Jenette Lloyd-Jones

Daniel Meckley

Thomas O’Shea 

Dr. Kurt Thomas

Dr. Paul Tolerico

Larissa Tosch

Elizabeth Zifferer

Louis Appell, Jr. 1978-81 

Anne C. Hoover 1981-84 

Leroy A. King, Jr. 1984-85 

William B. Zimmerman 1985-86 

Fran E. Ports 1986-87 

Terence J. Kearney 1987-88 

William R. Hartman 1988-89 

Richard C. Hogentogler 1989-90 

Benjamin A. Hoover, II 1990-91 

Erda G. Erdos 1991-92 

John G. Yates 1992-93 

Delaine A. Toerper 1993-94 

Louis J. Appell, Jr. 1993-95 (Foundation) 

Michael H. Hady, III 1994-95 

Shawn A. Stine 1995-96 

Benjamin A. Hoover, II 1995-97 (Foundation) 

Judy Simpson 1996-97 

Jeffrey W. Byers 1997-98 

John C. Schmidt 1997-99 (Foundation) 

William J. Scott, III 1998-2000 

Morton F. Zifferer, Jr. 1999-2001 

Anne W. Kinsley 2000-01 (Foundation) 

Timothy P. Ruth 2001-02 

Leroy A. King, Jr. 2001-02 (Foundation) 

Benjamin A. Hoover, II 2002-04 

Leroy A King, Jr. 2004-06 

Michael Heine 2006-08 

Charles Wise 2008-2010 

Anthony Campisi 2010-2012 

Joel Menchey 2012-2014 

Loren Kroh 2014-2016 

Eric Menzer 2016-2018 

Krista Gardner 2018-2020

Gene Draganosky 2020-2022

Administration

President & CEO Todd Fogdall

Director of Finance Trevor Alford

Administrative Assistant Carol Potter

Box Office

Senior Box Office Agent Julie Lavetan

Box Office Agent Bea Campbell

Development

Director of Development Mindi Haines

Development Manager Kimberly Soderberg

Development & Education Assistant Dan Crowell

Marketing

Director of Marketing Debra L. Volz

Marketing Content Manager Dave Hoffheins

Education

Director of Education & Community Engagement AJ Myers 

Operations

Director of Operations Amanda Spalla

Operations Manager Aidyn Vargas

Operations Assistant Jeremy Kilgore

House Manager Stephanie Becker

House Manager Shaye Holmes

House Manager Tina Meckley

House Manager Megan Miller

House Manager Daniel Poole

House Manager Jeffrey Tierno

House Manager Jay Yeaple

House Manager Bridget Young

Production Staff

Production Express Steve Shelley, Owner

Head Tech Jamie Heath

Volunteers

Bob Albright

Sandy Aldinger

Janet Alibrandis

Henrietta Alicea

Mary Alpaugh

Maliik Anderson

Yul Baker

Linda Baugher

Cliff Beck

Janene Beck

Sally Beck

Steve Beck

Stephanie Becker

Claudia Besecker

Joan Book

Margaret Bowen

Cindy Brown

Joann Byrne

Ron Byrne

Lin Carlson

Amy Cathell

Carol Cottingham

Carol Cousins

Isabella Cousins

Arthur Curtis

Cathy Dalton

Janet Deamer

Katherine Delauder

Melvin Doyle

Bob Ehlenbeck

Ellen Ehlenbeck

Susan Epley

Cheryl Everhart

Iris Ferber

Cherie Flaherty

Bradley Flinchbaugh

Rick Fonda

Arnie Fritzius

Dennis Fry

Linda Fry

Regina Giuffrida

Evelyn Godsey

Pauline Gross

Peach Hamm

Duane Herbert

Brian Hershner

Linda Hershner

Cindy Hoehn

Beth Holt

Stephen Holt

Betsy Holtzman

Brian Honeychuck

Bill Houghton

Rhonda Jones

Debra Kemper

Brenda Kiger

Shirley Klinedinst

Robert Kluk

Laura Koebnick

Bennett Leas

Tamara Leas

Diane Leib

Rina Leo

Gabby Linnell

Kelly Linnell

Jim Loehwing

Kim Lombardo

Jonathan Lopes

Bonnie Martin

Annie Massin

Pam McIntosh

Suzanne Mescan

Sheri Mickley

Kathy Mierzwa

Connie Miklusek

Sally Miller

Greg Mitchell

Lucinda Morrisson

Anne Nichol

Paul Nichol

Dave Norris

Jean Norris

Rosha Parker

Pat Parks

Linda Paules

Darwin Peiffer

Phyllis Peiffer

Clay Pinckney

Joyce Porteus

Carla Purdy

Syd Purdy

Kathy Raio

Tim Raio

Santos Ramos

Meg Rea

Adele Rossiter

Russ Sarich

Ginny Schucht

Sam Schucht

Terri Scott

Moninne Seitz

Peggy Selway

Sarah Shaver

Tamar Smallwood

Janet Smith

Sheryl Smith

Roy Snoke

Joan Snyder

Christine Staats

Tracy Stabler

Darrell Steckler

Benjamin Stein

Cindy Stoltzfus

Stephanie Stough

Doris Sullivan

Marty Tassia

Lori Topper

Steven Tracy

Jen Trout

Tess Trueheart

Ana Tuali

Custer Ugbome

Mike Vernon

Sue Wallick

Teddie Waltermyer

Rev. Joshua Wargo

Lisa Welch

Paul Welch

Sharon Whitmore

Anita Wiedenhaefer

Jason Wolf

Carolyn Woods

Mary Yeaple

Scott Yingling

Jeanette Zeiders

Marian Zeiler

Mark Zortman

Nancy-Ann Zortman

For almost 100 years, many of the biggest names in entertainment have been featured on the historic stages in front of you. Each show takes the skills and talent of our staff and crew to happen, but we simply cannot forget the very special members of our Appell Center family, without whom none of this would have been possible…

Our Appell Center volunteers and ushers—and there have been hundreds of them over the years—have made this place work for decades.

You meet them first when you first approach the theatre and then as you walk in our doors. Their warmth and friendliness, professionalism and courtesy, inform everyone’s first impression of the Appell Center experience, especially our newer guests.

We often hear from patrons about their experiences while visiting for a live show, learning workshop or film screening, detailing how wonderful our ushers are... how kind and helpful in whatever situation they find themselves in. Often times, this is followed up with a question of how others can join our Volunteer corps!

Looking for something fun, rewarding and community-building? We are always looking for new volunteers to serve as ushers, lobby greeters, bartenders, and more! 

For more information on becoming a volunteer, please click HERE.

Look around. Here you are, seated in this beautiful, historic theatre about to enjoy a professional, live show right here in York’s downtown! What could be more exciting? This would not be possible without the support of our members.

We are humbled by the generosity of individuals across the county who make it all happen, Appell Center membership support allows us to make a significant impact in York. Members are the reason we have been able to continue entertaining the community for nearly 100 years and maintain these two historic theatres. Their support has allowed us to provide free uplifting experiences to our neighbors for whom the price of a ticket is a barrier and provide free educational programming for a generation of children in school districts throughout York County.

Members have helped us stay the course. Because of them, we remain focused on our mission and are able to throw our doors open for another season full of inspiring entertainment for you!

Our members are passionate about the performing arts. Aren’t you? Make a lasting impact right now by becoming a member of the Appell Center for the Performing Arts. 

For information on the levels and benefits of membership, visit appellcenter.org or contact Kimberly Soderberg, Development Manager, at 717-825-2236 or ksoderberg@appellcenter.org

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In August 2022, the Appell Center wrapped up its Centennial Capital Campaign, raising over $7,500,000 to support vital infrastructure improvements and establish a Facility Endowment Fund for much needed improvements to our facility, which will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2025. The summer of 2023 saw the completion of many of these improvements.

Today we are proud to welcome you through our new ADA compliant doors and into the Strand Theatre lobby where we have new and improved concessions areas that will allow for more efficient service during performances. In addition, we have replaced the HVAC system throughout the facility roof-top units, interior air management devices and system controls, which improves the efficiency and comfort of the building, reduces energy costs and provides cleaner and healthier air. 

We would like to recognize the many loyal and generous community members, foundations and businesses that helped us reach our goal and invested in the future of the performing arts in York County. They deserve a standing ovation!

• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Powder Mill Foundation
• Anonymous
• J. William Warehime Foundation
• W. Dale Brougher Foundation
• Kinsley Foundation
• Helen Appell
• Chandra & Lou Appell
• Arthur J. & Lee R. Glatfelter Foundation
• Glatfelter Insurance Group
• Giambalvo Family Foundation
• The Graham Foundation
• Shipley Family Foundation

• Stephen & Jenn Tansey
• Meg & Peter Brubaker
• New Standard Corporation
• PeoplesBank Charitable Foundation
• Jolene & Julian Tolbert
• Carl & Brenda Vizzi
• Dr. Vincent & Kathryn A. Butera
• Tony & Stef Campisi
• Jane G. Davis
• Hodges Family Foundation
• Dr. Benjamin & Anne Hoover
• Elizabeth M. Imboden MD
• Loren & Faye Kroh
• Lee Fence & Outdoor
• Menchey Music Service, Inc.
• Susanne Motter & Edward Motter
• Ruby & Mark Schmidt
• Bill & Sue Scott
• M&T Bank
• Traditions Bank
• The York Water Company

• Mr. & Mrs. Fred C. Fay
• Kenneth E. Hickman
• Wellspan York Hospital Medical Staff
• Collin Holder
• Kendall & Eric Menzer
• Judith V. Blakey
• Robert A. Bowen
• John & Cappy Bush
• Erda Erdos
• John & Denise Gilliland
• William R. Hartman
• James D. Isett, DMD, MS
• John Schmidt Foundation
• Fran Polk
• Bob & Donna Pullo
• Vance & Suzanne McConkey
• Kris & Tom O'Shea
• Todd & Elaine Fogdall
• Tony & Amy Doll
• Eugene J. Draganosky
• Michael & Melanie Hady
• Sean Gormley
• Debbie Simon & Tim Grumbacher
• Mike & Vicky Kochenour
• Stan & Jane Lebouitz
• Judy Simpson
• Shawn & Chrysta Stine
• Kurt & Barb Thomas
• Todd & Delaine Toerper
• Kira & Jan Wagner
• William & Kimberly Yanavitch II
• Jack Kay
• Joe & Susan Wagman
• RKL
• Doug & Kristin Berman
• Elliot & Krista Gardner
• Rob & Becky Gratalo
• John & Jan Klinedinst
• Erin McGlaughlin
• Katie & Rob Berkebile
• Nate & Sandra Sterner
• The Tolerico Family
• Graham & Elizabeth Zifferer
• Z. D. Bauer
• Don & Jane Dellinger
• Reed & Natalee Gunderson
• Duane & Kristin Moyer
• David & Linda Davidson
• Charles & Holly Wise
• Robert Gantz
• Betsy Keefer
• Stephanie Kessler
• Miodrag Kukrika
• John & Wendy Lakatosh
• Hunter & Emily Mink
• Mike & Jackie Summers
• Jerry Caslow & Dr. Jane S. Sutton
• Robert Godfrey
• Dennis R. Kohler
• Joan & David Stauffer
• Krista & Mike Darr

This season, the Appell Center continues its focus on bringing the very best entertainment to diverse audiences of all ages… but wait, there’s more!

In addition to planning the shows on our stages, we are committed as an organization to recognize and celebrate the artistic talent of our community in many ways. 

Learning Workshops for All Ages

Acting... dance... singing... storytelling... jazz... improvisation... even circus arts! These are just a few of the focus areas that are available for students age 3 and up to explore. PLUS, we have added Tot Rock, an early learning program for our youngest friends age 0-2! Most workshops are "pick your price," with a suggested $15 per student, in order to increase access to arts learning for all!

Here are a few photo highlights...

TOT ROCK!

COMEDY IMPROV INTENSIVE

SONGWRITING 101 with Amanda D'Archangelis

WHAP-AMA-PHONE Instrument Building at Keystone Kidspace

This fall, we launched "Third Saturday Worshops" - all with a "pick your price" model in order to increase access to arts learning for all. Each third Saturday features a workshop for our young ones and their families, and another for our pre-teens (age 8-13). 

In mid-September, Angel Nuñez led two fun, interactive workshops for students in puppet making (age 4-7) and set design (age 8-13).

In October, Jasmine “PAN” Taylor introduced students to the world of poetry with and "Stories That Rhyme" for our young ones, and "Spoken Word: Writing and Performing" for our 8- to 13-year-olds.

In November Krystal Younglove, an award winning artist and circus sweetheart based here in York, led a unique Circus Arts experience building hula hoops and learn introductory skills in the art of hula hooping. 

WINTER 2024 WORKSHOPS

Third Saturday Workshops continue in 2024 - reserve your spot for these amazing learning opportunities!

January 20

10AM - Relative Laughter Hour - Family Workshop
The family that plays together, stays together! Bring your tots, teens and Great-Aunt Maggie to participate in a playful hour chock full of light-hearted improv games and big ole belly laughs! Families will learn and play games that theater actors use to get their creativity flowing.

1PM - Intro to Improv Comedy (ages 8-13)
Improvisational activities sharpen listening skills, encourage mindfulness, develop resourcefulness and build self-confidence… and are loads of fun! In this workshop, kids will have a hoot playing improv games, building stories and creating characters, both individually and with others. Oh, yes, there will be laughter – and lots of it!

February 17

10AM - Ballet for Everyone - Family Workshop
1PM - Ballet for Everyone - Ages 8-13
Athletes have used ballet as a way to stay in shape and improve their performance for years. Families will join REACH! Founder and Juilliard graduate Jason Reed for an opportunity to learn about the benefits of dancing for everyone, and your chance to try it out. A great chance for anyone who has been thinking about starting dance classes to get their feet wet!

March 16

10AM - Music Composition and Improvisation - Family Workshop
1PM - Music Composition and Improvisation - Ages 8-13
Making music is fun – making music together even more so! Come join local pianist and composer Matt Monticchio and see how making music spontaneously can lead to writing entire songs! No prior music experience necessary – just come ready to learn.

MASTERCLASSES

Audition season is coming up! Whether you’re preparing for school musicals, District Band or college auditions, the ability to prepare yourself mentally, arrive in the right headspace, and reaching a state of flow is invaluable. On January 20, Peter Matthew Smith will lead a masterclass in musical theater, where aspiring performers can learn the ins and outs of preparing a song, nailing an audition, and life as part of some of Broadway’s biggest hit shows. Most recently King George in the Angelica Touring Company of Hamilton, Peter Matthew Smith’s career on Broadway includes roles in the original productions of RENT, Mamma Mia, Hairspray and the revival of Fiddler on the Roof. 

Our Teaching Artists and Staff did not stop there... 

In spring 2023, Appell Center Teaching Artists visited 55 classrooms across nine elementary school, working in different art forms with over 1,000 students to reinforce themes from April's Stage the Page performance of The Gruffalo. Additionally, the Appell Center partnered with York City School District’s 21st Century After School Program to provide an arts enrichment program throughout the month of May. This program has expanded to six schools in the district for the 2023-24 school year.

Community Engagement 

In July 2022 the Appell Center began a collaboration with Creative Generation, a group committed to pioneering projects in the arts and cultural, education and social change fields to support those organizations driving systemic change in their communities. This work produced an actionable plan elevating knowledge within our community to help inform a set of tools to create a societal hub for arts and cultural education in York County, PA. Listening sessions with key partners and their constituents were conducted, and information gathered from those sessions has helped inform the next steps of our strategic plan in this area.

At the completion of the active phase of this collaboration, the following statement was crafted and made public on our website:

The Appell Center for the Performing Arts seeks to be a cultural hub for the community in York.

We play a vital role in the local ecosystem, collaborating with educational, civic and other cultural organizations, informal networks, and individual artists to create experiences as outlets for healthy, creative expression.

Together, we believe in connecting the arts with education, personal wellbeing and family life.

We seek to build meaningful pathways in arts, cultural and creative learning for the York community through consistent, reliable opportunities which provide

• engagement with a diversity of artistic and cultural forms;
• multi-generational creative participation; and
• transformative experiences for creative youth.

We strive to be a relationship-builder, convener and host.

PARTNER WITH THE APPELL CENTER

There are many ways to join us in partnership, but here are some common starting points:

• Attend a free or low-cost workshop and event. We have workshops and classes where you can pick a price that feels right for you and your family.
• Host an event or program at the Appell Center. Our Community Support Fund helps support local non-profits and mission-aligned projects with reduced rental fees.
  
• Bring a group to one of our performances. The Community ConnecTix program offers complimentary tickets to local nonprofit groups every season.
  
• Invite us to support an event or program. Our team can host tables at your events to promote performing arts opportunities in the community.

Click HERE to learn more about our Discovery Sessions and Community Engagement initiatives, and how you might work with us in partnership to bring one of your ideas to the community at large!

Covid-19 policy

For current policies and updates, please visit appellcenter.org.

The Appell Center will continually monitor Covid-19 data with guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. All are encouraged to regularly visit our website or call the Box Office for up-to-date information, a list of Frequently Asked Questions and any specific instructions for your scheduled performance.

Bag check

It is recommended that you do not bring any bags with you in order to expedite entry. Bag checks are mandatory and conducted by our security team. Metal (or wooden) rods will be used to search each bag. Guests will be asked to open and hold their own bags while they are being searched for any items not permitted in the building.

Concessions

Concessions are available at both the Capitol and Strand Theatres. All alcoholic beverages are sold in reusable cups which must be purchased with your first drink. Guests are encouraged to bring their cups back to our concessions stands during future visits to purchase drinks at the refill price. Non-Appell Center cups will not be eligible for refills.

Restrooms

Restrooms are located on both levels of the Strand Theatre and on the first floor of the Capitol Theatre. Accessible restrooms are available in both theatres.

Accessible Services

ADA-compliant seating is offered in several locations. Assistive-listening devices are available for all Strand Theatre shows and select films. These devices can be requested from a member of our Front of House staff when you arrive or by calling the Box Office in advance at 717-846-1111. We also offer audio description and closed captioning for some films. Sign language interpretation may be available when requested at least two weeks in advance. Notify the Box Office of any needs when purchasing tickets. We’re happy to arrange the perfect seats and services for you.

Smoking

The Appell Center is a non-smoking facility, including e-cigarettes and vape pens.

Child booster seats

Complimentary booster seats are only available in the Strand Theatre on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see one of our Ushers when you arrive for assistance. 

Electronic devices

We appreciate your cooperation in silencing all electronic devices before the performance begins.

Photo/recording policy

For most events, photography/recording of any type is prohibited. However, for some events, non-professional, non-flash, photography is permitted. Any adjusted policy will be advertised on signs at the entrance to the venue. The Appell Center reserves the right to confiscate any photo or recording device if policies are ignored. Patrons found possessing professional equipment not expressly authorized will be asked to leave their cameras in their vehicles or will otherwise be escorted from the venue.

Click HERE to learn more about our policies.