The Producers!Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan

Music and Lyrics by Mel BrooksDirected by Randall Hickman and

Choreographed by Ray Limon I

Producers Randall Hickman & Douglas Davis

Director Randall Hickfan

Choreographer Ray Lif(lOnOrchestration provided by The M1iPitwww.mtpit.com

Music Direction Douglas Davis

Set Concept.. Randall Hickman and Douglas DavisSet Design and Construction Douglas Davis

Costuming Randall Hicl'1zanStage Manager Myles Ve1cillLight Design / Operator Jennifer EdwardsSound , , , , Patrick Hoyny

Dance clean up Tracy Ray ReynoldsSpotlights Jason Donaldson, Katie Gonzales and Jaocb SilvaProperties ~ Amanda Everett and Randall HickmanProgram / Publicity / Art Work Randall Hic~anWelk Resort Theater Manager Joshua CarrPhotography Randall Hickrrfan

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Special Thanks ...Joshua Carr, Ray Limon, and my amazing cast and crew for theirpatience, talent and sense of humor; Last, but not least, you - thepatrons of the arts for your continued supportfor theater in North

County. "A life touched by the arts is a life filled with endless Ipossibilities ".I

Theater Information ...* Please turn off all Cellular phones and pagers before show time.* There will be one 15minute intermission between Acts 1 and 2.

* RunninK time: 2 hours and 35 minutes

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Devin Collins

Virginia Gregg

Elise Harwy

Bob Himlin

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Annelise Threlkeld

LJohn Paul Batista

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Ray Limon - ChoreographerRay is pleased to return to the Welk Theatre where he hasdirected/choreographed over 25 productions. Nationally, he hasdirected over two hundred productions working with such stars asCathy Rigby, Janet Leigh, John Raitt, George Hearn, Jon Cypherand Mickey Rooney and more. Production companies includeFullerton Civic Light Opera, La Mirada Civic Theater, The McCallumTheater, The Grand Dinner Theater, Candlelight Pavilion, StarlightBowl, Ocala Civic Theater, Sierra Repertory Theater, Yorba LindaCivic Light Opera, London Arms Pub and Playhouse, Cal/Neva Hoteland Casino, Wagner College in New York, and Tulsa University in I

Oklahoma. He has served as Director/Choreographerfor sixproductions for Saddleback Civic Light Opera, ten productions for The

Poway Center for the Performing Arts and thirty eight productions/prthe Moonlight Amphitheater in Vista.Ray staged Walt Disney World'sFourth of July Spectacular, the 1987 internationally televised I

Superbowl Halftime Show, and the 1989 internationally televised I

..•. opening to the Tournament of Roses Parade. Ray has been awardedtwo Los Angeles Robby Awards, The Desert Theater League Award,and two London Arms Pub and Playhouse A wards for outstanding

...•. Director and Choreographer. Ray recently Choreographed BroadwayI

Tonight and Broadway and Beyond, two all-star benefits at the Al~Theater in Glendale, featuring Eric McCormack from Will and Gr ceand Matthew Morrison from Glee and just finished Christmas withCarol Channing at the Agua Caliente Spa and Casino Theatre in PalmDesert. As a performer on stage Ray appeared in Hello Dolly starringMartha Raye, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas in Lake Tahoe, andone of Los Angeles's longest running musicals: A 5678. Film andtelevision appearances include Columbo, Exorcist II, and StayingAlive, starring John Travolta.

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Randall Hickman and Douglas DavisRandall and Doug are not only starring as THE PRODUCERS intonight's production they are also the ACTUAL set designers, setbuilders, costumers AND Producers of this show - ironic huh? Thetwo have been San Diego residents for 24 years, and together have

starred on most of the county's stages including the Lawrence WelkRe10rt and Moonlight Amphitheater. Acting awards include:Dr41malogue,Patte, Aubrey, C.A.S.T. Robbi and San Diego Criticsawards. In June of2004 the duo opened THE BROADWAY; InSeptember of2007, they opened their second theater, the OFFBROADWAY, two blocks away. The OFF BROADWAYis San DiegoCounty's only exclusive youth theater. In the short time both spacesha~e been in operation, critics and audiences alike have lauded thethehter with awards and accolades including the KGTV A-LIST

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A JfARD for BEST THEATER IN SAN DIEGO for 2007 and 2008,and SECOND PLACE in 2010. While awards are nice it is the

support of the theater going public the Hickman and Davis owe theirbiggest thanks. At a time when theaters are closing all over the countrythe BROADWAY and OFF BROADWAY THEATERS enjoy a 98.7%sell-out ratio. In the summer of2011the duo was approached to do amini-season of shows at the Welk Resort. After taking afew seconds tothink about it the pair jumped at the chance to be a part of the theaterthat had such a huge impact on their early years in San Diego. It was

19~0 when Hickman and Davis first appeared on the Welk Stage asac rs and for several years they did one show after another on thiswo derful stage. "We are so honored to be apart of this theater'swOhderful heritage. Wefeel as if we have come full circle. Enjoy theshow"

Myles Vencill- Stage Manager / EnsembleA r,ecentgraduate from San Francisco State, Myles returns to Southern

Carifornia. Before he leftfor school, he managed The Of/BroadwayTheater with Premiere Productions for two years, (2007 -2009), andpldyed a major role in its construction. Myles will manage our adultcompany, Premiere Productions, whenever we are in the WELK orA VO Theaters. An accomplished actor and director, his credits

inc(ude; The Barber of Seville, High Fidelity-the Musical, The WizardafOz, Once Upon a Mattress, Sideways, Stop Kiss. Charlie and theChocolate Factory and 101 Dalmatians.

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Randall Hickman a."Max Bialystock*See Staff Biography on previous page

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DO~glaSDavis as Leo Bloom*See Staff Biography on previous page

Bo(JHimlin as Roger DeBrisBob is pinching himse?f with joy to make his Welk debut with Randy &Doug, whom hefirst met 23 years ago in "Damn Yankees" at theMoonlight Amphitheater. Other credits: Premiere Productions, SideShow (Boss); Moonlight Stage, The Most Happy Fella and Me andMy Girl; Elsewhere: Music Man (Harold Hill), Guys and Dolls (SkyMasterson), How To Succeed ... (Bud Frump), Bye Bye Birdie

(Altert), A Chorus Line (Zach), 110 in the Shade (Starbuck). Hesen s oodles of love to his patient and supportive wife Cathy, as well asAm nda, Lorelei and Noah. Enjoy!"

Tracy Ray Reynolds - UllaTracyfirst appeared on the Lawrence (Love) Welk stage in 1988 asPeggy Sawyer in "42nd St". She was last seen 14 years ago asMarilyn Monroe, hopelessly trying to hide her baby bump, in "A Welk

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Mu~ical Christmas". The 10 years in between, Tracy became a Welkregular along with Doug & Randy. Some shows include "Peter Pan"(Tiger Lily) "42nd St"(Anytime Annie) "Singing in the Rain" (LinaLamont) XOXO TTSE&J

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Devin Collins as Franz LiebkindDevin is proud to be taking his first steps upon the venerable Welkstage with such a talented cast. He earned a B.A. in Theatrefrom USCand has peiformed throughout San Diego and Boston. Favorite

pr0r.uctionsinclude: Annie (Morgenthau), Hello Dolly (Rudy),Un etown (Robbie the Stockfish), You're a Good Man CharlieBr .wn (Charlie Brown), Damn Yankees (Smokey), Godspell(Ju~as/John the Baptist), Sweeney Todd, Ragtime, and My FairLady, among others. Thanks to Randy and Doug, for trusting me withsuch a crazy role, Ray for the focused leadership, and family andfriends for the unending love and support

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Conor Tibbs as Carmen GiaConor is extremely excited to be making his Welk debut with such anamazing/insane·role. He graduatedfrom USC with a BA in Vocal Artsand a minor in Musical Theater. His most recent San Diego creditsinclude playing The Pharaoh in CCT's "Joseph ... " and performing invarious shows at Legoland CA as well as at Sea World. Conor is sograteful to his friends andfamilyfor believing in him. Thank you all!

Patricia Sullivan as Hold me Touch MePatricia is tickled pink to be on stage at the Welk - and to be workingwith Randall and Douglas. She was last seen at the Broadway Theaterin Vista in "L~fe of A Sofa" playingfour d~fjerent roles. At the Avo, sheappeared in the musical, "Curtains" playing Johnny. Again, at theBroadway Theater, she played the nurse in "The Sunshine Boys" andmanaged to perform during an earthquake. You may remember her atThe Broadway in "Leading Ladies" and "What's Wrong With ThisPicture". She has been on stage at several theaters in the North County- Mira Costa College, Palomar College, and Carlsbad Playreaders.

Scott Westover-Mr. Marks / Sgt. O'Brien / Judge MaxwellScott is delighted to be making his West Coast debut at the Welk. All ofhis acting credits have come in New York regional theater includingFunny Girl (Nick Arnstein), Mame (Older Patrick), Half a Sixpence(Chitterlow), Our Town (George), The Andersonville Trial (Lt. Col.Chipman) and Lovers & Other Strangers (Jerry). Directing creditsinclude Picnic and Lovers & Other Strangers for Pace University'sAlumni Association. Scott sends a special thank you to his w~fePatti,for her love and support in his return to the stage.

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Jerry Alexander III - EnsembleJerry trained with Mira Costa's Actors Academy, and New Village ArtsTheatre. Previous roles include Rolf (Sound of Music), Kodaly (SheLoves Me), Edith (Blithe Spirit), Underling (The Drowsy Chaperone).Other show credits include Wizard of Oz, EVITAI, A Funny ThingHappened. .., Orestes, and Arsenic and Old Lace. Jerry would verymuch like to thank Randall Hickman and Ray Limon trusting his talentsandfor this very happy experience. Jerry sends gratitude to his mentorLeigh Scarritt. Jerry thanks his goodfriends andfamily for everything.

Kathryn Baker - EnsembleKathryn is thrilled to be in her second show with Premier Productions.Other than "The Producers", Kathryn is the resident choreographerfor Murrieta Mesa High School and Community Players Theater,where she is currently working on "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and"Once Upon A Mattress". She would like to thank Randy, Doug, andRay for this opportunity, her family and friends for their love andsupport, and to her wonderful cast mates-Break a leg! "1'min. "

John Paul Batista - EnsembleJohn Paul is very excited to be performing in San Diego. Originallyfrom EI Paso, TX John Paul Trained at the American Musical andDramatic Academy (AMDA) conservatory program in NYC and BFAprogram in Los Angeles. John Paul just recently finished theNickelodeon's Cal~fornia tour of Dora The Explorer Live, and othercredits include; Glee (Dalton Boy), Once Upon a Mattress (Comingup), Chicago, the concert version of Spring Awakening, Dirty RottenScoundrels, Kiss Me Kate, Joseph, Hair, and Aida. -BESOS!

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Austin Cook - Ensemble

This is Austin's/irst show at the Welk. Hisfavorite pe~formanceswere Page in Camelot, Ching Ho in Thoroughly Modern Millie,Dennis in All Shook Up, Chef in Cinderella, Jim in All Shook Up,Lion in The Wiz. He is very excited to be apart of such a wonderfulshow and cast, and wishes that you all enjoy the show.

Amanda Everett - Various roles

Amanda is thrilled to be making her debut on the Welk stage. Her pastproductions include Ruthless (Broadway Awards: Favorite AdultFemale Soloist), Sealed For Freshness, Malt Shop Memories and TheLife of a Sofa at the Broadway Theatre and Curtains and SantaClaus Is Coming to Town at the Ava Playhouse. She would also like to

thank her family and wonderful friends for their unwavering support ofall her endeavors.

Virginia Gregg - Ensemble

Virginia graduated Magna Cum Laude from UC Irvine in 2008 with aBA in Drama. Her favorite roles to date are Dona Ritter in She LovesMe, Christine Colgate in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Lynette"Squeaky" Fromme in Assassins. She is thrilled to be working withsuch a talented cast and can't wait to work with Doug and "Randyagainin I Take This Man at the Broadway Theatre later this month!

Elise Harvey - Ensemble

Elise is elated to be a part qfThe Producers in her Welk Resort Theaterdebut! Previous credits include: Joseph, ..Dreamcoat (SDMT), Annie(Moonlight), Fiddler (Lyric Opera SD) and Oliver! (BroadwayTheater). Thank you to Randy, Doug, and Ray for this wonderfulopportunity, I appreciate it more than you will ever know. Pour ma

famille, mes amis et mes mentorsinestimable, je vous aime etje neserais pas ici sans vous. Je vous remercie.