DESERT STAGES THEATRES C O T T S D A L E

P R E S E N T S

September 16–19, 2021

INTO THE WOODSDirected by KANDYCE HUGHES

Music Directed by KEN GOODENBERGER

Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Book by JAMES LAPINE

Originally Directed on Broadway by JAMES LAPINE Orchestrations by JONATHAN TUNICK

Original Broadway production by Heidi Landesman, Rocco Landesman,Rick Steiner, M. Anthony Fisher, Fredrick H. Mayerson, Jujamcyn Theatres

Originally produced by the Old Globe Theater, San Diego, CA

INTO THE WOODS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).All authorized

performance materials are also supplied by MTI.421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

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DESERT STAGES THEATRE SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

PRODUCTION OF

WELCOMEWelcome to Desert Stages Theatre, and thank you for joining us at this performance of INTO THE WOODS!

The idea of producing a Sondheim musical, especially this one, can be daunting for any theatre. The lyrics are far from simple, and the rhythms and melodies are complicated. A number of addi-tional challenges came along with this particular production of this show, including a delayed start due to a positive case of COVID-19. These problems were no match for the INTO THE WOODS creative team, our DST staff, and this particular group of very talented and determined actors. As we got to know each other, we realized, as the characters in the story do, that we were “not alone.” Together, we overcame every obstacle in our path, and we have this incred-ibly artistic show as a result!

DST still has COVID-19 safety protocols in place to keep you, our actors, and our staff safe. In return, we ask that you kindly wear your mask the entire time you are in the theatre. If you wish to meet with your friends or cast members after the show, please arrange to do so in the food court area of the mall so the lobby doesn't get congested. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Thank you again for your support of live theatre and for your attendance at this production. Whether you are seeing your 100th show or your first at DST, you are a valued member of the Desert Stages Theatre community, and we appreciate you more than youcould ever know! Ellen Versen Walt VersenExecutive Director Artistic Director

DIRECTOR'S LETTERI believe today’s audiences love fantasy shows, and they have become accustomed to seeing the characters in a reality setting (ie: Once Upon a Time.) Therefore, the choice was made to make the setting for this show more reality based, instead of an old-fashioned storybook cut-out. It was also important to me to add the 2 elements that I believe can be lacking in some versions of this show: movement (when possible), and a more satisfying ending.

This telling of Into the Woods portrays characters that are based on old fairy tales, but the story is being told in the present time period by a modern young boy, which puts a new twist on the story. Did you know there were flashlights in the Renaissance Period? Well, there are in a young boy’s imagination!

It can be a challenge to rise to the task of directing/choreographing this 2.5 hour show in 8 weeks, and it would have been impossible without the talents and the immutable spirit of this amazing cast! I feel so blessed to have worked with them.

And finally, I would like to thank Ken Goodenberger for his willingness to take on the enormous challenge of music directing a Sondheim show performed to recorded tracks; Ellen for the opportunity to do a large cast musical especially after the events of this past year; and Ally for seldom saying no to my crazy ideas!

I truly hope you enjoy this show and find the wonderful Sondheim lyrics speak to your heart.

Kandyce HughesDirector, Into The Woods

Narrator..............................................................Elliot Noah Thompson

Cinderella...........................................................................Sarah Smith

Jack........................................................................Bennett Allen Wood

Jack's Mother.........................................................Mary Beth Hollmann

The Baker.......................................................................Matthew Harris

The Baker's Wife.............................................................Linsey Maxson

Cinderella's Stepmother..............................................Cindy Covington

Step Sister (Florinda)...................................................Drew MacCallum

Step Sister (Lucinda)...........................................Kendra Goodenberger

Little Red Riding Hood...........................................Devorah Joyce Coon

The Witch.................................................................Alexandra Utpadel

Cinderella's Mother/Giant's Voice.........................................Leah Klein

Wolf/Cinderella's Prince............................................Jeremy Yampolsky

Rapunzel.......................................................................Grace Feliciano

Rapunzel's Price..........................................................Rudy Bogojevich

Mysterious Man.......................................................Ken Goodenberger

Little Red's Granny..............................................................Kelly Swope

The Steward...................................................................Nathanael Coe

Cinderella's Father........................................................Brady Anderson

Milky White..........................................................Blue Madison-Cedillo

Mythical Spirits, Harp....................................................Nikki di Giorgio

Mythical spirit, Goose/Hen, Harp (swing)......................Emily Anderson

Mythical spirit, Sleeping Beauty, Goose/Hen (swing)...........Lily Whipple

Mythical Spirits, Snow White.........................................Allison Martinez

Mythical Spirits, Alice in Wonderland.................................Carley Meier

Mythical Spirits, Fiona........................................................Bella Swope

THE CAST

SYNOPSISTime: Now

Setting: An abandoned bridge in the Woods … and a Young Boy’s Imagination.

Synopsis: After a big argument with his dad, a young boy runs away to the woods. Here he meets mythical spirits who try to comfort him. He uses the toys in his backpack to tell himself a story. The mythical spirits living in the wood watch and assist as the boy tells what happened to Cinderella and her family, Rapunzel, the Princes, the Lad Jack, the Baker, the Baker’s Wife and a Witch. What happens when everyone wants to get their own wish? How far will they go? Will they really want their wish once they get it?

Moral: Be careful what you wish for.

PRODUCTION STAFFDirector.......................................................................Kandyce Hughes Music Director.........................................................Ken GoodenbergerChoreographer............................................................Kandyce Hughes Dance Captain...............................................................Nikki di GiorgioStage Manager...................................................................Ally BaumlinAssistant Stage Manager..................................................Grace DarlingSet Designers..........................................Ally Baumlin, Kandyce HughesSet Build............................Phoenix Scaffolding, Ally Baumlin, Ken Fort, Jordan Patterson Emily GilmoreProp Master....................................................................Nathanael CoeProp Assistants...............................Michelle Brabender, Tom Brabender, Ken Goodenberger, Kandyce HughesCostume Designers..........................................................Aurelie FloresHair and Makeup Designer........................................Alexandra UtpadelLighting Designer...............................................................Brady FiscusSound Designer & Sound Board Op.....................................Will SniderAudio Assistant........................................................................Ken FortSpot Ops...................................................Brady Fiscus, Kara Armstrong

DST THEATRE STAFF

The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Executive Director..............................................................Ellen VersenArtistic Director...................................................................Walt VersenProduction Manager..........................................................Ally BaumlinTechnical Associate/Facilities Manager.....................................Ken FortAssociate Artistic Advisor......................................Lisa Barton FigueroaBox Office Manager...........................................................Linda BartonBox Office Staff...................Diana Gallegos, Michael Lev, Karen RhoadsGraphic Designer/Webmaster............................................Dina OsinskiTheatre Rentals....................................................................Bill Watson

DST BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident.............................................................................Bill WatsonVice President.......................................................................Mike ArkoSecretary.........................................................................Sharon KiepkeTreasurer................................................................................Rich RoseMember.............................................................................Lynnae CloreMember................................................................................Walter HallMember........................................................................Dawn JurkovichMember................................................................................Terri LeblicMember..........................................................................Jessica LoomisMember.............................................................................Lori Markson

Bonnie WilsonCorrine Hawkins

Phoenix ScaffoldingStage Left Productions

SPECIAL THANKS

WHO'S WHO IN THE CASTELLIOT NOAH THOMPSON NarratorElliot is thrilled to return for his second production at DST! He loves bears and supporting DIPG research in memory of his best friend Hollis Doherty (#Hope-ThroughHollis). Elliot has been seen in a variety of live and virtual shows across the Valley; some favorite previous roles include: Michael Banks in Mary Pop-pins (MET), Oliver Twist in Lionel Bart's Oliver! (DST), and Eric in Matilda (VYT). Check him out on IG: @adventureswithelliot

SARAH SMITH Cinderellais beyond thrilled to be on stage again with her DST debut. As a professional singer, Sarah performs around the valley with the Phoenix Chorale, North Valley Chorale, Concerts on the Desert, Solis Cam-erata, AZ Musicfest, Quartz Vocal Ensemble, Arizona Opera, Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Philharmonic, and Symphony of Southwest. Sarah thanks Kandyce and Ken for this opportunity to break into local the-ater, and thanks the cast for being so warm and sup-portive!

BENNETT ALLEN WOOD JackBennett is ecstatic to be making his DST debut in this dream role and show! Some of Bennett’s cred-its include Fly More Than You Fall (World Premiere, Broadway World Winner), RENT (Angel), Rocky Hor-ror Show (Frank N. Furter), and Nevermore (Edgar Allan Poe). Bennett would love to thank his family and friends for their love and support, as well as Kan-dyce, Ken, and the cast and crew for creating this masterpiece for you all to enjoy! I wish!

WHO'S WHO IN THE CASTMARY BETH HOLLMANN Jack's MotherMary Beth is excited - DST debut and Sondheim! Fa-vorite credits: Pippin (Berthe); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Titania/Hippolyta); Richard III (Duchess/Riv-ers/Catesby); 9 to 5 (Violet); Children’s Hour (Lily); Steel Magnolias (Ouiser); Isn’t It Romantic (Tasha), Nunsense and Nuncrackers (Mother Regina), Ham-let/ R&G Are Dead (Gertrude); Oliver (Nancy), The Odd Couple (Director), Acting on Intuition (Film). Many thanks to Kandyce, Ken, and the amazing cast and crew! Liebe zu Elizabeth and Tom.

MATTHEW HARRIS The BakerCredits: Nathan Detroit (Guys and Dolls), Fred Tay-lor (John Loves Mary), Cinderella’s Prince (Into the Woods), Baker (Into the Woods), Old Sheep (Cu-riouser and Curiouser), Pseudolus (Forum), Edna Turnblad (Hairspray), and Max (The Producers). To Kandyce and Ken "Thanks for this opportunity." To cast and crew: "Thank you for your Art." To Mom, family and friends: "I love you all!" To Dad: "This one's for you, I miss you!"

LINSEY MAXSON The Baker's WifePast credits: Cathy (The Last Five Years), Cinderel-la (Into The Woods), Amalia (She Loves Me), Irene Malloy (Hello Dolly), Lilly Vanessi (Kiss Me Kate), Narrator (Joseph), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Margaurite (Scarlet Pimpernel), Mrs Cratchit (Christ-mas Carol), M'Lynn (Steel Magnolias). Original Cast recording of Lamb of God (Martha). Love to her leading man Tyler, Cole, Bowen, Ridge and Belle. www.maxsonfamilymusic.com

WHO'S WHO IN THE CASTCINDY COVINGTON Cinderella's StepmotherCindy is elated to make her DST debut alongside this talented group of humans! Past credits include Yente in Fiddler on the Roof & Gladys in Copaca-bana. She most recently played her dream role of La-dybird Johnson in Tea for Three at SLP. Cindy would like to thank Kandyce and Ken for this amazing op-portunity, Mysia and Anthony for their ‘in home vocal coaching’, love, support, encouragement and most of all patience.

DREW MACCALLUM Step Sister (Florinda)is absolutely thrilled for her first production here at DST! Previous roles include Lilith (She Kills Monsters), Katherine Plumber (Newsies), Dorothy Brock (42nd Street), and Lucy Harris (Jekyll and Hyde). This is her last AZ show before moving her career to Chicago. Many thanks to Kandyce and Ken, the cast, crew, her family and Ryan.

KENDRA GOODENBERGER Step Sister (Lucinda)Kendra is 17 years old and a senior in the honors pro-gram, as well as a member of the Thespian Troupe at Glendale High School. She has been performing on stage since age 3 and is a member of elite perfor-mance troupes: HyRev at ABT, and KidsAlive Teen at TheaterWorks. Favorite shows and roles of the more than 40 staged shows she’s been in include: Desper-ate Housewives of Shakespeare (Katherine - ariZoni nom.), Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts) TW, The Yellow Boat (Mother) GHS, Disney's Alice in Wonderland (Queen of Hearts - NYA Winner) JCC, Willy Wonka (Mrs. Bucket) TW, Seussical the Musical (Gertrude) JCC, Disney's Little Mermaid (Flounder) TW, and Disney's Peter Pan (Michael Darling) TW. Thank you Dad and Kandyce for this opportunity!

WHO'S WHO IN THE CASTDEVORAH JOYCE COON Little Red Riding Hoodis very excited to be back at DST after a few years for this amazing show! Some of her past roles include The Drowsy Chaperone (Kitty), The Addams Fam-ily (Wednesday Addams), and The Sound Of Music (Liesl Von Trapp). Devorah would like to thank Kan-dyce and Ken for this opportunity and all her friends and family for supporting her!

ALEXANDRA UTPADEL The WitchAlexandra is so exhilarated to be making her DST debut! She is a local theatre actress, cat mom, and baking enthusiast. Previous roles include White Rabbit (Curiouser & Curiouser), Sue Snell (Carrie), Congregant (The Christians), Glinda (The Wizard of Oz), Sally (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown), Hero (Much Ado About Nothing), Missy (The Marvelous Wonderettes), and Gertrude (Seussical). She would like to thank Kandyce, Ken, and her family – humans and cat alike!

LEAH KLEIN Cinderella's Mother/Giant's VoiceLeah is delighted to be making her DST debut in her dream show of the past 30 years! Some of her previ-ous favorite roles include: Rapunzel in Disenchanted, Oz in We Will Rock You, Hold Me Touch Me in The Producers, Nurse/Mrs/Harriet in Sunday In The Park and Emma Goldman in Assassins at FHT. She is hon-ored to be working with this incredibly talented cast and production team.

WHO'S WHO IN THE CASTJEREMY YAMPOLSKY Wolf/Cinderella's PrinceJeremy is so excited to be back on stage at DST! Pre-vious credits include Chad (Disaster!), Carl Hanratty (CMIFYC), Bobby Strong (Urinetown), and William Barfèe (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). Major thanks to Kandyce, Ken, the cast, and crew for all their hard work on this show. Love to Erin and my fam (as always). Thanks for coming, tell your friends, and enjoy the show!

GRACE FELICIANO RapunzelGrace is grateful to be finally letting her hair down after so many months away from the stage! She began her love affair with the stage at age 5, playing a chameleon. Since then, she’s done everything from Shakespeare to Sondheim. Playing Belle with Act One Youth Theatre and Cinderella with Desert Stages hold special places in her heart. Shouting from her tower, she'd like to say "thank you" to the directors and such a talented and kind cast and crew!

WHO'S WHO IN THE CASTRUDY BOGOJEVICH Rapunzel's PriceRudy is excited to be back for his second show at DST! Some past credits Include: Bun Foo (Thorough-ly Modern Millie), Fyedka (Fiddler on the Roof), Tena-rio (Man of La Mancha), Jury 1st Tenor (Trial by Jury), Tobias Ragg (Sweeney Todd), Rocky (Damn Yankees), Jonathan Harker/Arthur Holmwood (Dracula), and Chip Tolentino (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). Rudy would love to thank his wonder-ful cast mates and crew that have worked tirelessly to create such a wonderful show. Thank you to Kan-dyce for her creativity and Ken for his superior musi-cal direction. Thank you to my wife and kids, father, mother, and sister who continue to support me in my endeavors. Thank you to those who continue to sup-port DST and come to see such wonderfully talented artists show their work.

KEN GOODENBERGER Mysterious ManKen is an ariZoni and NYA nominated actor with credits in both Musical Theater and Opera, includ-ing: Spring Awakening (Adult Men), Pirate Queen (Tiernan), A Little Night Music (Frederick), Camelot (King Arthur), Sweeney Todd (Judge Turpin), West Side Story (Tony), Faust (Faust), Tosca (Cavaradossi), La Boheme (Rodolfo), and Follies (Roscoe). Ken has been featured tenor with Oklahoma City Symphony, West Valley Symphony and the Phoenix Symphony. Love to Brenda and "The Plethora".

WHO'S WHO IN THE CASTKELLY SWOPE Little Red's GrannyKelly is ecstatic to be a part of this amazing cast in her DST debut. She participated in quite a few virtual shows during the pandemic and is so excited to be back on stage, in a musical even! She would like to thank Kandyce and Ken for this opportunity. Enjoy the show!

NATHANAEL COE The StewardNathanael is delighted to be making his DST stage debut with this show, but he is no stranger to the stage. His favorite past roles include: Stanford in Bright Star (SLP), Ben in God’s Favorite (SLP), and Clifford in Deathtrap (SCP). He would like to thank Kandace, Ken, cast and crew for this amazing expe-rience! Nathanael plans to attend the Auguste Es-coffier School of Culinary Arts in the fall. Follow his adventures on IG: @ Nathanael.Coe Enjoy the show!

BRADY ANDERSON Cinderella's FatherBrady is back at Desert Stages after Spider’s Web, except not as a Agatha Christie criminal (probably). Once upon another time he did this show with Mari-copa Community Theatre, and is glad to interpret his favorite Broadway composer/lyricist again with this wonderful cast and crew. Other credits: Charley’s Aunt (Hale), Crucible, Wizard of Oz, Seussical (The-ater Works), Big Fish, Much Ado (Brelby). Thanks one and all!

WHO'S WHO IN THE CASTBLUE MADISON-CEDILLO Milky WhiteBlue is excited to have this show be his Desert Stag-es debut, and is grateful to have shared this experi-ence with such a kind and wonderful cast and crew. This role has given him a chance to expand his acting range, and he is so glad that he had this opportunity. Many thanks to everyone in the show, and especially his family, for lovingly supporting him in this show.

NIKKI DI GIORGIO Mythical Spirit, Harp, Dance CaptainNikki is thrilled to be making her DST debut. An AMDA, NYC graduate she has spent the last decade touring internationally as a performer and choreog-rapher on cruise ships, in casinos and live theaters. A proud member of SAG, she has worked on Mod-ern Family, OITNB, and Blue Bloods. Many thanks to Kandyce, Ken, Ally and the cast and crew for being so warm and welcoming. Thanks to Brett and family for your constant support!

EMILY ANDERSON Mythical spirit, Goose/Hen, Harp (swing)Emily is so excited to be involved with her first show at DST and very first Sondheim musical! Emily was trained in classical ballet here in the valley at Yen-li Chen Ballet School and been in numerous ballets. Special thanks to DST for the opportunity and the Andersen family for their support.

WHO'S WHO IN THE CASTLILY WHIPPLE Mythical spirit, Sleeping Beauty, Goose/Hen (swing) Lily is so excited to perform in Into the Woods. This will be their second show at DST, as well as her first Sondheim musical. With years of dance and performance training under her belt, she is super excited to take the stage once again! Special thanks to the cast, the Whipple family, and their husband Noah Kelly!

BELLA SWOPE Mythical Spirit, FionaBella is so excited to be a part of this cast. She is thrilled to be dancing in this retelling of such a clas-sic show. Recent shows include Emmet's Art Project and Desperate Housewives of Shakespeare (Arizoni noms) and Footloose. She would like to thank Kan-dyce for this awesome opportunity. Enjoy the show!

CARLEY MEIER Snow White, Mythical SpiritCarley is ecstatic to be performing in her first musi-cal at DST!In April, she performed in their first musi-cal, Urinetown. Her first experience at DST has been a blast and she is so grateful for all the amazing people she has met along the way.They are proud to have grown as an artist in the process and can't wait for more magical experiences at DST! #swag #girlboss #grateful

KANDYCE HUGHES DirectorKandyce is an award winning actor, director, chore-ographer, and set designer and she is excited to be directing her first show for Desert Stages Theatre. Some favorite past directing & choreography credits include: Anything Goes, Bye Bye Birdie (17 ariZoni nominations) Joseph…Dreamcoat, Damn Yankees, Comedy of Tenors (7 ariZoni nominations), Canvas Falcons (1st Place Musicals, LA & NY Film Festivals.) Kandyce is busy as an actor when she isn’t direct-ing and some of her favorite roles include: M’Lynn, Steel Magnolias (ariZoni), Maria, Comedy of Tenors (ariZoni Nom), and Ellie, Father of the Bride (Tribune Spotlight Award.) She is also the owner/CEO of Go Live Theater, a company that creates entertainment for corporate and private venues. Kandyce is rep-resented by the Leighton Agency for commercials, voice-over, and film. You may have seen her on a currently running Peter Piper Pizza Commercial. She strongly believes that we get what we believe in life. Look for the Good!

WHO'S WHO IN THE CREW

KEN GOODENBERGER Music DirectorThis is Ken's DST MD debut! He has won and been nominated for numerous ariZonis and NYAs for his previous shows: including Secret Garden, Cabaret, Avenue Q, Beauty and the Beast and many more. Ken is the Director of Music at SHUMC, and the Ar-tistic Director of West Valley Chorale and Showcase Concerts. He also maintains a private voice studio in Glendale. Thanks to Kandyce for this amazing trip into the woods!

WHO'S WHO IN THE CREWELLEN VERSEN Executive DirectorEllen is thrilled to be the Executive Director at Desert Stages Theatre. She has worked many years in the nonprofit and arts sectors, bringing years of theater leadership, development, and business experienceto the position. Together with the DST team, she plans to welcome new artists, participants, patrons, and supporters into the Desert Stages Theatre family in an effort to sustain this performing arts organiza-tion for many years to come. Ellen is especially ex-cited that her husband Walt is now part of the team, recently named DST's Artistic Director! Ellen grew up in Pasadena, CA, and has lived in Scottsdale for 26 years. She and Walt have two grown children, Joe and Emily. The entire family is fond of travel, the arts, and Jeopardy! Go, Irish!

WALT VERSEN Artistic DirectorI have worked with and toured with Queen (w Fred-die Mercury), Heart, Cheap Trick, Scorpions, Super-tramp, Ratt, Peter Frampton, Genesis, Phil Collins, The GoGo's, dada, The Men, Right Said Fred, House of Lords, Charles and Eddie, The Escape Club, Julian Lennon, Tower of Power, REO Speedwagon and Ice Cube. BUT I am as excited to be the new Artistic Director at Desert Stages as I was for any of those extraordinary opportunities. Maybe even more. Live theater - Broadway style theater - has been my life-long favorite art form. I hope my experience and en-thusiasm shows through in everything I do at DST. As for the personal stuff ... just like the Executive Director above me said!

PHOTOS

DST's 2021-22 Teen Advisory Council includes members Xander Zeeb, Ashleigh Herek, Kara Armstrong, Lucy Shanahan, Rylie Clore, Tabi Momeyer, and Brady Fiscus.

Nathanael Coe plays The Steward in DST's production of INTO THE WOODS, and he is also happy to serve as Prop Master for the show!

AUDITION NOTICE

AUDITION OPTION 1: IN-PERSON FROZEN JR. AUDITION WORKSHOP!

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday,October 12, 13, and 14, 6-8 pm

Your live audition will be on Day 3 of the Workshop3-day Workshop, only $100

AUDITION OPTION 2: VIDEO AUDITION

See audition requirements at desertstages.org/auditionsSubmit Video Auditions by

Sunday, October 31, to auditions@desertstages.org

All actors must submit a Google Audition Registration Form by Sunday, October 31.

Directed by Nicole Thompson

Ages7-18

IN-PERSON CALLBACKS: Wednesday, November 3, 6pm

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT (subject to change): Monday, November 8

ORIENTATION/INITIAL READ-THROUGH: Monday, November 15, 6pm

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (subject to change): Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 6-8pm

Occasional Saturdays, as necessarySHOW DATES:

Friday, January 7, through Sunday, January 16

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Music by Michael GoreLyrics by Dean Pitchford

Book by Lawrence D. CohenBased on the novel

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Directed by Chris R. Chávez

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Written & Created by Roger Bean

Musical Arrangements by Brian William Baker

Orchestrations by Michael Borth

Vocal Arrangements by Roger Bean & Brian William Baker

Originally Produced for the New York Stage byDavid Elzer, Roger Bean & Peter Schneider

The Winter Wonderettes premiered at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre.Joseph Hanreddy, Artistic Director and Timothy J. Shields, Managing Director.

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MATCHING GIFTSDesert Stages gratefully recognized the following corporations that gener-ously match their employees charitable gifts.

VOLUNTEERSWe would like to thank the following individuals for donating the gift of time to Desert Stages Theatre as volunteer ushers at performances of INTO THE WOODS.

ANONYMOUS STATEMENTDesert Stages respects the wishes of donors who make gifts and prefer to remain anonymous. These quiet contributions ensure the continuation of the highest quality performing arts programs that serve our artists, audi-ences, and community.

WITH GRATITUDEEvery gift to Desert Stages Theatre is greatly appreciated, and every effort is made to list donor information accurately. If we have made an error in listing your name or donation amount, please accept our sincere apology. To request a correction, please do not hesitate to call (480) 483-1664. PROUD MEMBERDesert Stages is proud to be a member of the following civic, business, and tourism organizations.

The playbill for CLUE ON STAGE will acknowledge donations made to DST from approximately September 1, 2020, to August 31, 2021.

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