October 19 - November 12, 2023
43rd Season
150th Production

KYLE A. DOUGAN
Producing Artistic Director

Presents
Lerner & Loewe’s
Brigadoon

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

Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

JOYCE SAXON is the 2023 Music Theater Works Season Sponsor.

Director
Sasha Gerritson

Music Director
Michael McBride

Choreographer/Assistant Director
Clayton Cross

Scenic Designer
Ann Davis

Lighting Designer
Andrew Meyers

Costume Designer
Jazmin Aurora Medina

Sound Designer
Vija Lapp

Hair, Wig, and Makeup Designer
Alice Salazar

Props Designer
Emmett Wickersham

Production Manager
Chris Chase

Company Manager
Jennifer King Russell

Stage Manager
Allison Gonzales

Fight Choreography
Amber Wuttke

Intimacy Choreographer
Elena Patterson

Dialect Coach
Kathy Logelin

Dance Captains
Anna Marie Abbate, Isa Ramirez

Assistant Costume Designer
Kristen Brinati 

Assistant Stage Manager
Ethan Colish

Assistant Hair, Wig, Make-up Designer
Melanie Saso

Stitcher
Patty Halajian

Master Electricians
Cameron Koniarski,
Javian Walter

Lighting Programmer
Chelsea Lynn

Scene Shop Technical Director
Will Hughes

Production Sound Engineer
Forrest Gregor

Music Supervisor
Linda Madonia

Wardrobe Run Crew
Kristen Brinati

Wardrobe Run Crew
Lauren Talsma

Wardrobe Run Crew cover
Reve Smith

Hair, Wig, Make-up Runner
Melanie Saso

Light Board Operator
Ethan McIntosh

Head Audio
Chase Grunden

Audio 2
Averi Paulsen
Mia Howard

A FEW WORDS FROM THE DIRECTOR

“What a day this has been! What a rare mood I’m in! Why, it’s almost like being in love. There’s a smile on my face for the whole human race. Why, it’s almost like being in love!”

For me, these lyrics sum up the sheer joy that LERNER & LOEWE’S BRIGADOON brings to the world. What a true honor it has been to work together with this amazing cast, orchestra, designers, and crew. 

Our choice to present this production of BRIGADOON in a very traditional and authentic way was easy. The beautiful melodies, coupled with the timeless love story, lend themselves to the very naturalistic approach, strengthened even further with the dreamy set and traditional Scottish costumes. 

I’m sure many can agree that with so much challenging “stuff” floating around us these days in the world, what a pleasure it has been to be able to simply unplug for a few hours and experience the mystical world of BRIGADOON. I leave each rehearsal with a smile on my face, humming the tunes and thinking about the dialogue, written in the 1940s, looking back 200 years before that, but lines that still hold so much meaning today. For example, when Tommy is about to leave in Act 2. Fiona says “I shouldn’t be surprised if I’ll be less lonely now than I was before you came. I think real loneliness is not being in love in vain, but not being in love at all.” I cry every time! 

It is my honor to serve Music Theater Works as a director and at the Board level. I believe in this company so much and I ask you to join me in supporting them. Their commitment to artistic excellence and a wide variety of show titles is unparalleled. In a time when many theater companies are struggling to keep the doors open, I hope to help MTW thrive. 

Lastly, I feel like I hit the jackpot with the dream team of Michael McBride, music director and Clayton Cross, assistant director and choreographer. Along with the top notch stage managers, designers, production team, and the rock star staff in the Music Theater Works office - Kyle, Christopher, Jen, and Chris, the collaboration on this show has been a true delight. Thank you! 

Sasha

UNDERSTUDIES AND SWINGS
Understudy for Tommy-Will Leonard, Understudy for Fiona- Delaney Good, Understudy for Charlie-David Geinosky, Understudy for Jean/Meg-Anna Marie Abbate, Understudy for Jeff, Frank, Andrew, Stuart, Archie- Chad Gearig-Howe, Understudy for Lundie-Bob Sanders, Understudy for Jane-Emma Jean Eastlund, Understudy for Maggie/Kate-Renee Dwyer, Understudy for Sandy/Angus-Alex Villasenor

Bill Kirchmeyer and Binny’s Beverage Depot, Chicago Scots, Gus Noble, The Thistle & Heather Highland Dancers, Javier Vega at Byline Bank, The Walder Foundation, Jon Will, LaLonna J. Jackson of the Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Conductor/Piano:Michael McBride, Violin: Hillary Bayley, Reeds: Matthew Beck,  Reeds: Cara Strauss, Trumpet: Greg Strauss, French Horn: Phil Stanley Bass: Rafe Bradford, Percussion: Lior Shragg  (Musicians are members of Chicago Federation of Musicians, Local 10-208)