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Journey to the Center of the Earth

Journey to the Center of the Earth

RetroSpect and Carnivale

RetroSpect and Carnivale

Echoes

Echoes

Tinker's Toy Factor

Tinker's Toy Factor

  • Tinker’s Toy Factory

    Kings Dominion

    Director: Matt Ferrell

    Choreographer: Sarah Ridenhour

    Music Director: George Ivan

    Photography by Randy Davidson

    • Instagram: @randy.davidson.photography

Conjure the Night

Conjure the Night

  • Conjure the Night

    Cedar Fair/Kings Dominion

    Choreography by Brandon Kelly

    Photography by Randy Davidson

Chicago

Chicago

  • Chicago

    James Madison University

    Photo by Richard Finkelstein

    must be credited in publication

    February 28–March 4, 2023, 8 pm

    Sunday, March 5, 2023

    Book by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse

    Music by John Kander

    Lyrics by Fred Ebb

    Directed by Kate Arecchi

    Choreographed by Brittney Griffin

    Musical Direction by Adam Shenk

    Conducted by Kimberly Souther

    Scenic Design by Roxy Mojica

    Costume Design by Marcy Jumper

    Lighting Design by Emily Becher McKeever

    Associate Lighting Design by Anna Christensen

    Sound Design by Southard Audio

    Stage Manager: Grace Saville

    Cast:

    Master of Ceremonies: Sabrina Simmons

    Velma Kelly: Oshie Mellon

    Roxie Hart: Samantha Haughton

    Fred Casely: Max Layman

    Amos Hart: Joshua Higgins

    Sergeant Fogarty/Doctor: Harrison Melton

    Liz: Bailey Ryon

    Annie: Annie Wogisch

    June: Preston Steele

    Hunyak: Emily Steindl

    Mona: Jolie Smith

    Matron “Mama” Morton: Olivia Palmer

    Billy Flynn: Nathan Yannarell

    Mary Sunshine: Katherine Dee

    Go-To-Hell-Kitty: Corinne Krasner

    Harry: Myles Curry

    Aaron: Jack Dalrymple

    Baliff/Jury Foreman: Solomon Iem

    Judge: Maleek Hill

    Martin Harrison: Alex Geoffroy

    Court Clerk: Mason Vales

    Production Staff:

    Production Manager: Brian Smallwood

    Technical Director: Lindsey Kelley

    Associate Technical Director: Alex Sasse

    Costume Shop Director: Kathleen Conery

    Lighting Supervisor: Catherine Holcomb

    Properties Shop Supervisor: Sam Bay

    Associate Choreographer: Bridgette Carey

    Associate Lighting Designer: Anna Christensen

    Properties Designer: Matt McPherson

    Wig and Makeup Designer: Corinne Krasner

    Photo ©2023 Richard Finkelstein

    Some Photos also taken by Sophie Difrancesco

RENT

RENT

  • Rent, Presented by

    James Madison University

    School of Theatre and Dance

    November 1–5, 2022

    Photos by Richard Finkelstein

    Written and composed by Jonathan Larson

    Directed by Kate Lumpkin, C.S.A.

    Choreography by Milena J. Comeau

    Additional Choreography by Kate Lumpkin, C.S.A.

    Music Direction by Adam Shenk

    Scenic Design by Richard Finkelstein

    Costume Design by Kathleen Conery

    Lighting Design by Steven Spera

    Sound Design by Ben Steinhauer

    Dramaturg: Jordan Hundley

    Stage Manager: Abby KelleyProduction Manager: Brian SmallwoodTechnical Director: Lindsey KelleyCostume Shop Supervisor: Kathleen ConeryElectric Shop Supervisor: Catherine HolcombFilm and Projections: Kate LumpkinScene Shop Supervisor: Alex SasseProperties Shop Supervisor: Sam Bay

    Cast:

    Officer Martin, Mimi’s Mother, et. al.: Aaliyah Ellison

    Gordon, a waiter, et. al.: Aaron Crouse

    Joanne Jefferson: Angeline Ignacio

    Alexi Darling, Over The Moon, et. al.: Bailey Ryon

    Mimi Marquez: Bridgette Carey

    Squeegieman, Mr. Grey, et. al.: Elliott Davis

    Tom Collins et. al.: Isaiah Young

    Mark Cohen et. al.: Jakobh McHone

    Roger’s Mom et. al.: Jolie Smith

    Paul, a pastor, et. al.: Joshua Higgins

    Over The Moon, blanket woman, et. al.: Kaia Coles

    Maureen Johnson et. al.: Layla Sartipy

    Steve, The Man et. al.: Maleek Hill

    Mr. Jefferson et. al.: Mason Jett

    Club Kid et. al.: Mason Vales

    Angel Dumott Schunard: Myles Curry

    Benjamin Coffin III: Nathan Yannarell

    April, Britt, et. al.: Oshie Mellon

    Roger Davis et. al.: Preston Steele

    Mrs. Cohen, a coat vendor, et. al.: Samantha Haughton

    Pam, Seasons of Love Soloist, et. al.: Shannon McCarthy

    Mrs. Jefferson, Val, et. al.: Trey Jordan

Matilda

Matilda

  • Lees-McRae Summer Theatre, with SkyLine/SkyBest and the Banner Elk Tourism Development Authority present Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical

     

    Directed and Choreographed by Janet Barton Speer; Stage Managed by Rachel Campoli; Assistant Stage Managers Chelsea Taylor and Raeya Garcia; Music Direction by Nina Allbert; Technical Direction by Wesley Dale Seiderman; Scenic Design by Christian Bowyer; Costume Design by Alice Neff; Lighting Design by Will Coeur; Property Design by Christian Bowyer; Sound Design by David “Dbo” Bost

The Drowsy Chaperone

The Drowsy Chaperone

  • Lees-McRae Summer Theatre, with SkyLine/SkyBest and the Village of Sugar Mountain, present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

     

    Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison

    Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar

     

    Directed and Staged by Gabriel Vanover; Choreographed by Kacy E. Crabtree; Stage Managed by Rachel Campoli; Assistant Stage Managers Chelsea Taylor and Sarah Lindquist; Music Direction by Nina Allbert; Technical Direction by Wesley Dale Seiderman; Scenic Design by Rebekkah J. Meixner-Hanks; Costume Design by Alice Neff; Lighting Design by Nate Wheatley; Property Design by Christian Bowyer; Sound Design by David “Dbo” Bost

Isle of Noises

Isle of Noises

  • Isle of Noises

    JMU School of Theatre and Dance

    April 26–30, 2022

    Playwright: TJ Young

    Director: Liz Fisher

    Choreographer: Ingrid De Sanctis

    Scenery: Richard Finkelstein

    Costumes: Liv Jung-Moss

    Lighting: Steven Spera

    Sound Design: Russell Williams II

    Puppet Designer: Jeghetto

    Associate Puppet Designer: Skyler James

    Stage Manager: Grace Saville

    Photos are by Richard Finkelstein

    Cast:

    Sycorax: Maddie Thomas

    Caliban: Liam Klopfenstein

    Ariel: Gabby Wilson

    Silius: Izabelle Addison

    Deva: Caitlin Foster

    Acalica: Sydney Miller

    Ensemble: Diana Afriye-Opoku, Kyle Coleman, Mitch Glaes, Bridget Gooley, Lillian Hall, Joshua Higgins, Elizabeth Humphreys, Caroline Lynch, Nick Moxley, Emma Noël Saville

    Music Captains: Bridget Gooley, Joshua Higgins, Caroline Lynch

    Fight Captain: Grace Saville

    Production Manager and TD: Brian Smallwood

    Scene Shop Supervisor: Alex Sasse

    Costume Shop Supervisor: Kathleen Conery

    Electrics Shop Supervisor. Steven Spera

    Fight Choreographer, Tobie Minor

    Associate Sound Designer/A1: Ben Steinhauer

A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

  • Midsummer Night's Dream. JMU 10/10/2021

    Photographer: Photos ©2021 Richard Finkelstein

    Director: Oliver Meyes

    Scenic Design: Richard Finkelstein

    Costume Design: Kathleen Conery

    Associate Costume Designer: Skyler James, Sophie Sons

    Lighting Design: Catherine Holcomb

    Cast: Gavin Kiley, Amanda Willis, Bridget Gooley, Natalie Garciz-Ruiz, Maddie Thomas, Mason Jett, Abel Haddish, Joshua Higgins, Sydney Miller, Mitch Glaes, Jack Dalrymple, Madison Munson, Steven Sullivan, Cristian Bonilla Lainez, Carter Crosby, Maleek Hill, Diana Afriye-Opoku, Allie Lytle, Liam Klopfenstein, Lindsay Marcus, Becca Stehle, Bailey Ryon

    Production Manager-Technical Director:Brian Smallwood