2022-23 Season • A Season of Possibility


 

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED
REINDEER: THE MUSICAL

November 18-December 27, 2022




ADDED PERFORMANCE



SPECIAL ADDED PERFORMANCE:
Wednesday, Dec 28th at 10am!


Recommended for ALL AGES



Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” adapted from the story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks | Music and Lyrics by Johnny Marks | Script Adaptation by Robert Penola | Originally produced, directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage | Arrangements by Timothy Splain | Orchestrations by William C. White


Directed by Sandy Boren-Barrett


The beloved TV classic soars off the screen & onto the stage

The timeless tale of misfits, flying reindeer, an abominable snow monster, and tons of Holly Jolly and Jingle, Jingle, Jingle. Based on the classic television special featuring all the characters and songs you love.
CAST | CREATIVE TEAM


LOCATION: Mainstage Theatre
APPROPRIATE AGES: All Ages
DURATION: Approximately 70 minutes with a 10 minute intermission on evening and weekend performances. For school day performances there will be a short "stand & stretch break".


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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and all related elements © and TM under license to Character Arts, LLC.




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PHOTOS



Photo by Fischeye Films



CAST





CLARICE - Faith Barrett
COACH COMET & YUKON CORNELIUS - Todd Bruse
MRS. DONNER, MISFIT BIRDFISH & ENSEMBLE - Kimora Collins
FIREBALL & u/s RUDOLPH & HERMEY - Logan Bitz
MRS. CLAUS - Shana Eisenberg
RUDOLPH - Athan Fischer*
CHARLIE-IN-THE-BOX, BUMBLE & ENSEMBLE - David Gamache
ELF & ENSEMBLE - Baron Heinz*
ELF & ENSEMBLE - Morgan Houser
REINDEER #2, MISFIT TRAIN & ENSEMBLE - Pavan Kartik*
DOLLY, BUMBLE, ENSEMBLE, & u/s CLARICE - Ella Kozak*
SANTA - Joshua C. Larson
AVIATOR ELF & ENSEMBLE - Vivian Nielsen*
HERMEY - Matt Ouren*
SAM THE SNOWMAN - Bruce Rowan
ELF & ENSEMBLE - Lana Rowan*
ELF, MISFIT PLANE & ENSEMBLE - Luke Rowan*
DONNER & BOSS ELF - Jon Schumacher
ELF, MISFIT ELEPHANT & ENSEMBLE - Giselle Strong*
ELF, MISFIT COWBOY, ENSEMBLE & UNDERSTUDY - Savannah Switzer*
UNDERSTUDY - Justin Dekker
UNDERSTUDY - Sayer Keeley


* Student, Intern or Teaching Artist with Stages Education Programs



CREATIVE TEAM




ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & DIRECTOR - Sandy Boren-Barrett
CHOREOGRAPHER-Krysti Wiita Phillips
MUSIC DIRECTOR-Sarah Hohenstein Burk
ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER-Sayer Keeley
COSTUME & MAKE-UP DESIGNER-Samantha Fromm Haddow
PROPS DESIGNER-Jim Hibbeler
SET DESIGNER & SOUND DESIGNER -Gretchen Katt
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR-Gretchen Katt
LIGHTING DESIGNER-Karin Olson
WARDROBE COORDINATOR-Christa Ludwig
PRODUCTION MANAGER-Melanie Salmon-Peterson
STAGE MANAGER-Emily Sullivan
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER-Dylan Nicole Martin
SOUND BOARD OPERATOR-Gretchen Katt
PUPPET CONSULTANT-Cody R. Braudt
PUPPET MAINTENANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY-David Gamache
STUDENT DIRECTOR-Jordyn Hondel
LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR-Alyssah Evans & Lyla Bouchard
FOLLOW SPOT OPERATOR-Cate Koehmstedt, Cosette Switzer, Lilly Nobrega
SCENIC ARTIST-Cinde Ashley
SCENIC PAINTER-Yvonne Ring
CARPENTERS-Todd Bruse, Dylan Martin
ELECTRICIANS-Alice Endo, Gabriel Peñaloza-Hernandez
VOLUNTEERS-Jeff Aune, Jenny Brown, Scott Brown, Justin Dekker, Warren Glidden, Ron Kline, Donna Meyer, Mariann Wolf


Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and all
related elements © and TM under license to Character Arts, LLC.


Flying by Foy - Flying Director Mark Kostuch
Original Costume Design by Christina A. Richardson
Remount and additional costume design by Samantha Fromm Haddow.
Original Puppet builders Ridiculous Puppets Company.
Original King Moonracer design by Cinde Ashley and Amy Kaufman Original.




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SHOW BUZZ & REVIEWS




Twin Cities Live: Rudolph at Stages Theatre Company

CCX MEDIA: ‘RUDOLPH’ RIDES AGAIN AT STAGES THEATRE COMPANY

Steele Talkin': Rudolph: So Many Acts to See Around the Twin Cities

REVIEW: The Stages of MN: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Comes Magically to Life at Stages Theatre Company in Hopkins

WCCO This Morning: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical" at Stages Theatre

KARE 11 SATURDAY: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical

KOOL 108: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at Stages Theatre Company!

Lettered in Theatre: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical: Meet the Cast

BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre Announces Cast of RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED THEATRE



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CREATIVE TEAM BIOS




SANDY BOREN-BARRETT (DIRECTOR) - Sandy Boren-Barrett has been with Stages Theatre Company (STC) since 1990, allowing her to pursue her passion for theatre production and education, along with community building theatre serving young audiences. During her time in leadership STC has been awarded National recognition with the 2017 Harold Oaks Award for Innovative Contributions to the Field of Theatre for Young Audiences, as well as the 2018 – 50/50 Applause Award for promoting gender equity with playwrights. STC’s 2019-2020 season selection was highlighted in TYA Today Magazine as an example of “a promising increase in representation specifically in works that feature the stories of contemporary young people of color”. Sandy led an international performance tour and artistic exchange with “the egg Theatre, the Young Peoples Theatre of Theatre Royal” in Bath England. Collaboration is at the core of her work, and as an accomplished director has directed over 75 productions at STC which include many new works, dance-inspired productions, and world premieres. She directed the local premier, mainstage production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the musical which remains the highest attended production at Stages Theatre Company. Sandy remains on the Executive Committee, as former chair of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA) and last spring worked with Racially Conscious Collaboration (RCC) to gain her certification in racial equity organizational leadership.





SARAH HOHENSTEIN BURK (MUSICAL DIRECTOR) - A performer and recording artist on keyboard, violin, vocals and percussion, Sarah Hohenstein Burk has toured the U.S., Europe and the Middle East with a variety of ensembles and theatre troupes. Ongoing endeavors include directing and performing with her jazz trio, as well as dates with various jazz, big band, R&B, gospel, classical chamber, international dance and variety ensembles. She has played the roles of music director, conductor, composer, instrumentalist and arranger in countless theatre productions and is actively involved in the development and production of new works at Stages Theatre Company, the History Theatre, Theater Latté Da and Green T Productions.





KRYSTI WIITA PHILLIPS (CHOREORGRAPHER) - Krysti Wiita Phillips loves being back with the Stages Theatre Company Family! After working alongside Michael Matthew Ferrell, she is honored to step into the choreographer position. She has worked on Stage’s Tuck Everlasting, Elf the Musical, Jr. (2021 & 2019), Mary Poppins, and Beauty & the Beast. Krysti has also worked at many theatres around the twin cities including Theatre Latte Da, Children’s Theatre Company, Artistry, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Chanhassen Dinner Theaters, Duluth Playhouse, GREAT Theatre, and Eagan Community Theater. She has also had the joy of working with Hennepin Theatre Trust’s SpotLight Awards and high schools around the area. Krysti is extremely grateful to her husband and daughter, Jory and Delaney, and her family for all of their love and support.




ROBERT L. MAYROBERT L. MAY (ORIGINAL CREATOR OF RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER) - Robert L. May created Rudolph in 1939, when his company, the Montgomery Ward department stores, asked him to write a Christmas story that they could give away to customers. Drawing on the tale of “The Ugly Duckling,” Mr. May penned the story of a sweet, homely reindeer shunned because of his glowing red nose. Little did he know his creation was destined to become a Christmas holiday classic. Over the next few years, the company distributed millions of copies of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The book’s copyright was transferred to Mr. May in 1947, and under his ownership, Rudolph’s popularity soared. Commercial printings and cartoons quickly followed, and then, of course, came the song, which secured Rudolph’s place in Christmas history, and in our hearts, forever.





JOHNNY MARKSJOHNNY MARKS (ORIGNIAL SONG WRITER, COMPOSER, AND LYRICIST) - Among Marks' many musical works is Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree, Holly Jolly Christmas, and many others. A television film based on Rudolph first aired in 1964, with Marks composing the score. In addition to his songwriting, he founded St. Nicholas Music in 1949, and served as director of ASCAP from 1957 to 1961. He also fought in WWII winning a Bronze Star Medal. In 1981, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.





TIMOTHY SPLAINTIMOTHY SPLAIN (ARRANGMENTS) - Bio Coming Soon





WILLIAM C. WHITEWILLIAM C. WHITE (CONDUCTOR) - is a conductor, composer, teacher, writer, and performer based in Seattle, WA. Equally known for his original music as for his bold interpretations, Mr. White is an innovative programmer and conscientious leader in the musical community. Mr. White currently serves as music director of Harmonia, a unique performing ensemble comprised of a chorus and orchestra that concertize as one. For four seasons (2011-15) he served as Assistant Conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, working closely with music director Louis Langrée and an array of guest artists, including John Adams, Philip Glass, Jennifer Higdon, and Itzhak Perlman. A noted pedagogue, he has led some of the nation’s finest youth orchestra programs, including Portland’s Metropolitan Youth Symphony and the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra.