Writers Theatre presents
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
Written by Dave Malloy
Directed and Choreographed by Katie Spelman**
Music Direction by Matt Deitchman
FEATURING
Joesph Anthony Byrd*, Sophie Grimm*, Julia Wheeler Lennon, Will Lidke, Rob Lindley*, Evan Tyrone Martin*, Andrew Mueller*, Aurora Penepacker, Maya Rowe, Bri Sudia*, Bethany Thomas*, Jonah D. Winston* and Matthew C. Yee*
UNDERSTUDIES
Bridget Adams-King, Ian Paul Custer*, Vasily Deris*, Darryl D'Angelo Jones, Isabel Kaegi, Teressa LaGamba* and Juwon Tyrel Perry*
ORCHESTRA
Conductor, Piano Charlotte Rivard-Hoster
Accordion, Keyboard Kailey Rockwell
Acoustic Bass Daniel Thatcher
Drums, Electronic Percussion Dan Leali
Oboe, English Horn Ricardo Castañeda
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet Samuel Perlman
Viola, Violin, Music Coordinator Heather Boehm
Cello Jocelyn Shoulders
PRODUCTION TEAM
Scenic Designer Courtney O'Neill^
Costume Designer Raquel Adorno^
Lighting Designer Yael Lubetzky^
Sound Designer Eric Backus^
Electronic Music Designer Ethan Deppe
Orchestration Adaptation Matt Deitchman
Violence DIrector Amber Wuttke
Production Stage Manager Miranda Anderson*
Casting Director Katie Galetti, CSA
Dramaturg Bobby Kennedy
Assistant Music Director Charlotte Rivard-Hoster
Associate Director Roger Ellis**
Assistant Lighting Designer Brian Elston
Music Assistant Casey Lyons
Assistant Stage Managers Natalie Cohen* and Lexie Wiley
Properties Designer Rae Watson
Vocal Coach Melissa Foster
Deck Crew Elizabeth Anderson
Wardrobe Crew Finnegan Chu and Annaliese Voci
Sound Engineer Kimberly Carbone
Sound Technician Isabel Gable
Light Board Operator Henry Muller
Followspot Operator Hannah Bolstad and Elliot DePappe
Audio and Lighting Cover Hannah Kwak
Lighting Programmer Billy Murphy
Studio Assistant Jeanette Rodriguez
Cutter/Draper Beth Uber
First Hand Mackenzie Privett
Stitchers Finnegan Chu, Delaney Gosse, Paige Hudson, Daisy Lindas and Annaliese Voci
Costume Crafts Caitlin McLeod
Wig Designer Becky Scott
Makeup Designer Mark Park
Master Carpenter/Welder Carl Herzog
Carpenters Elizabeth Anderson, Kyle Johnson
Paint Charge Artist Trenton Jones
Painters Caitlyn Girten, Sarah Lewis and Adrian Tirado
Construction Support Lookingglass Scene Shop
Sound Technicians Devan Castle, Isabel Gable, Josh McCammon, Jordan Zickmann
Electricians Henry Bender, Andrei Borges, Trey Brazeal, Ryan Burkle, Henry Muller, Jonah White and Garvin Van Dernoot
* Denotes Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers
^ Denotes members of United Scenic Artists Local 829
** Denotes member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
All musicians are members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, Local 10-208
Special Thanks:
Sarah Heberlein, The Residence Inn, Dan Machalinski and Skate Ehling at the Lookingglass Scene Shop for CNC and construction support
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Broadway premiere presented by Howard & Janet Kagan, Paula Marie Black, Carole Shorenstein Hays, Jenny Steingart and Jason Eagan, Mary Lu Roffe and Susan Gallin, Diana DiMenna, Mary Maggio/Sharon Azrieli/ Robin Gorman, Darren Sussman/Roman Gambourg/Lev Gelfer, Tom Smedes, John Logan, Lisa Matlin, Margie and Bryan Weingarten, Daveed Frazier, Argyle Productions/Jim Kierstead, In Fine Company/Hipzee, Gutterman & Caiola/Backdrop Partners, Sidcrow Kirchman Productions/Sunnyspot Productions, Gordon/ Meli Theatricals, Rodger Hess/Larry Toppall, Daniel Rakowski/Matt Ross/Ben Feldman, Mike Karns, The American Repertory Theatre (Diane Paulus, Artistic Director; Diane Quinn, Executive Producer; Diane Borger, Producer), and Ars Nova.
Originally commissioned, developed, and world premiere presented by Ars Nova; Jason Eagan, Founding Artistic Director; Renee Blinkwolt, Managing Director.
Further developed and produced by the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University; Diane Paulus, Artistic Director; Diane Quinn, Executive Producer; Diane Borger, Producer.
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
