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Book by Joe Masteroff
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Music by John Kander
Directed by Steven Tangedal
Choreographed by Nicholas Sugar
Musical Direction by Donna Kolpan Debreceni

Based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood.

Presented by special arrangement through Samuel French, Inc.

Time: 1929-1930

Place: Berlin, Germany

starring
David w. Ballew • Jodi Brinkman • Blaine T. Daniel • Lori Duncan • Jim Hunt • Jennifer Kiatta • Melissa McCarl • Shanna Meek • Jim Miller • Caleb Murray • Deborah Persoff • Nicholas Sugar • Kristin Teig Torres • Kevin Wenning • Paula L. Whitaker • Chris Whyde

band
Donna Kolpan Debreceni • Dave W. Ballew • Harry Grainger • Scott Smith • Gabe Steele • Kristin Teig Torres • Michael Weaver • Tag Worley • Larry Ziehl

stage manager: Steven Neale
set design: TDA Design and Production
set construction: C.J. Hoosier and Kenn Penn
costume design: Lamecia Landrum
costume assistant: Dustin Poché
sound design / follow spot operator : George Pulver
light design: Steven Tangedal
house manager: Shelly Bordas and Sean Morrison
photography: Michael Ensminger

tina anderson (Set Design & Construction) is honored and thrilled to start her third year of design and set construction for Theatre Group. She looks forward to the upcoming year of new productions at the Theatre On Broadway and at the Phoenix Theatre. Not to mention starting a new year with such a talented group of people. What an amazing team! As co–owner of TDA Design and Production, most of her time is spent back in the scene shop working on Special Events, primarily preparing designs and decor for weddings, fundraising galas, and corporate events. Nick: thank you for the encouragement, teamwork, belief in my work, and your smile. This set is dedicated to the three that passed in the month of December. They will be missed, but never forgotten.

david w. ballew (Victor, Trumpet) is thrilled to start off another year with Theatre Group and this incredible cast! David made his debut performance with Theatre Group in the smash Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding as Rick. Favorite roles include the Emcee in Cabaret, Paul in A Chorus Line, Chrissy in Hair, Skippy in Aunt Edith’s Wake, and Sebastian in Twelfth Night. David was most recently seen in a reading of the new play Yours. This one is for you, Sis!

shelly bordas (House Manager) This is Shelly’s eighth year with Theatre Group. She is excited about the return of Cabaret, and glad to play along as Katia Balsov, your ticket hostess! When not greeting patrons in the Box Office she is on the stage, most recently seen in Theatre Group productions of Parallel Lives and Cell Block Sirens of 1953. She is currently appearing at the Arvada Center in Stuart Little.

jodi brinkman (Sally Bowles) is thrilled to play the deeply disturbed Sally Bowles for the second time with Theatre Group, and the fantastic special group of people that make the entire journey possible. In the fall she enjoyed working with fabulous females at the Phoenix Theatre playing the part of Sebastian in Twelfth Night. Jodi and her husband Bobby hope to move to New York City sometime in the future to pursue her dreams on Broadway.

blaine t. daniel (Bobby) is ecstatic to be making his return to Theatre On Broadway. Theatre Group welcomed him this past summer in Cell Block Sirens of 1953 after a two-year break from Denver theatre. Tons of thanks to Nick and Steve for the honor of joining such a patient, accomplished, and critically–acclaimed cast. Eternal love to My Magician!!

donna kolpan debreceni (Musical Director, Piano) is delighted to back at Theatre On Broadway reprising her role in the ’beautiful orchestra,” with an astoundingly wonderful family of actors, musicians and crew. She’ll also have the pleasure of music directing Ruthless! The Musical after Cabaret. She recently composed music with Scott Alan Smith (bass) for Theatre Group’s production of The Laramie Project. Other Theatre Group favorites are Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly, Cell Block Sirens of 1953 and Whyde Awake. After last year’s success with PHAMALy’s Once Upon a Mattress, she’ll be back with them this summer for The Pajama Game. In March, her fourth musical with Magic Moments takes place in Littleton. She’d like to thank her husband, Todd, for his love and support, Nick and Steve for the pleasure of working at Theatre On Broadway and “thanks, Mom, for making me practice!”

lori duncan (Fritzie) was most recently seen in Theatre Group’s production of The Laramie Project. Excited to be reprising her whorish “Fritzie&3148; role, she is also looking forward to being reunited with this amazing cast. Other credits include Cinderella in Into the Woods, Vixen in The EIGHT: Reindeer Monologues, as well as touring the Orient performing for the military troops stationed overseas. She thanks her loving hubby, Chris.

wendy foster (Set Design) is co–owner and Director of Marketing for TDA Design and Production. She holds a degree in Interior Design from North Dakota State University and is involved with the design and marketing of theatrical productions and special events. Outside the theatre and events, she is an abstract artist, working primarily in monotypes.

harry grainger (Reeds) In a previous life, Harry was a highly placed Priest in the court of a WELL KNOWN PHARAOH. Harry grossly misused his powers to seduce ASTONISHINGLY BEAUTIFUL PRIESTESSES, who trusted him implicitly. This life has not had as many fringe benefits, but he is delighted to be playing woodwinds for Cabaret, one his favorite musicals. He has played woodwinds for many theatre productions in the Denver Metro area. He enjoyed playing for Swing Time Canteen at the Denver Galleria theatre, and just recently received critical acclaim for reading a book on–stage in the Littleton Town Hall’s production of Oliver.

teresa harris (Frenchie) is so happy to return to Berlin! She most recently appeared as Rose Smith in Littleton Town Hall’s Meet Me in St. Louis. Other credits include Pearl Wilbur in Cell Block Sirens of 1953 at Theatre On Broadway, Jennifer Rumson in Paint Your Wagon at Boulder’s Dinner Theatre. Teresa is very grateful for a wonderful year that began and ends with Cabaret.

jim hunt (Herr Schultz) is thrilled to be joining the cast of Cabaret. Playing Herr Schultz is a dream come true. Last season he portrayed Clarence Darrow in Never the Sinner here at TOB. Other recent roles include the Emperor in The Emperor’s New Clothes (Seven Ages Productions) at Keystone Resort and the Peddler in Aladdin and the Glass Slipper at Keystone and the Arvada Center. This one is for you, Evers.

john kander & frank ebb (Music, Lyrics) Theatre: Flora, The Red Menace; Cabaret; The Happy Time; Zorba; 70, Girls, 70; Chicago; The Act; Woman of the Year; The Rink; And the World Goes ’Round – The Music of Kander and Ebb; Kiss of the Spider Woman; Steel Pier; The Skin of Our Teeth. Films: Cabaret; Lucky Lady; New York, New York; Funny Lady; Kramer vs. Kramer; A Matter of Time; Places in the Heart; French Postcards; Stepping Out. TV: “Liza With A Z” (Liza Minnelli), “Goldie and Liza Together” (with Goldie Hawn), “Ol’ Blue Eyes Is Back,” “Baryshnikov on Broadway,” “An Early Frost,” “Liza in London.”

jennifer kiatta (Texas) is thrilled to be working in the Kit Kat Klub once again. She was last seen as Maria in Twelfth Night at the Phoenix Theatre. Other Theatre Group credits include Parallel Lives and The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told. During the day Jenny has been doing children’s theater with Imagination Makers, and most recently at the Arvada Center. She would like to thank you for supporting the arts, and for coming to the show.

lamecia landrum (Costume Designer) has done tons of costumes for over 10 years, primarily for the Theatre Group, but she does occasionally wander off somewhere else. That might be due to age.

joe masteroff (Book) has also been represented on Broadway on two occasions as the book–writer for the Jerry Bock–Sheldon Harnick musical She Loves Me, and on one occasion by the play The Warm Peninsula. His new musical collaboration with composer Howard Marren, Paramour, based on Jean Anouilh’s The Waltz of the Toreadors, was recently presented at San Diego’s Globe Theatre.

melissa mccarl (LuLu) rejoins Cabaret after playing Carlotta in The Phantom of the Opera at Littleton Town Hall, dancing in Crazy For You at the Arvada Center, and choreographing several shows around town. Melissa hopes to remount her production of Painted Bread, a play based on the paintings of Frida Kahlo, which was written for Terry Dodd’s playwriting class in 1996. She is pleased as punch to see all of the original Kit Kats back together, and to see Nick Sugar’ ass again on a weekly basis.

shanna meek (Helga) graduated from OCU with a B.S. in Dance Management. She’s received numerous awards and scholarships for professional dance programs in New York and Los Angeles. Her performance experience ranges from principal roles in classical ballets to theme park entertainment. She’s been performing, choreographing, and teaching in Denver for four years.

jim miller (Clifford Bradshaw) So happy to return to the Kit Kat Kids, Jim reprises the role of Cliff. Since last year he has kept busy performing including a great run of Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly as Howard Crabtree. He has also continues teaching elementary school, made the big leap with Hubb, and adopted a beautiful Kitty with many names. Thanks to a very supportive family and dear friends.

sean morrison joined the Theatre On Broadway last year after seeing the production of Cabaret six times. Sean hails from Seattle, Washington and has been a Colorado resident for 13 years. Sean returns to the Theatre On Broadway after living on a house boat in Amsterdam this past fall. Sean has worked concessions, tickets and has house managed during productions of Cell Block Sirens of 1953, The Laramie Project and Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly. And yes, the Lederhosen are authentic (allegedly ripped off a drag queen in Munich).

caleb murray (Herman) is happy to return to Cabaret. Since last spring, Caleb has had the privilege of portraying the lecherous doctor in Cell Block Sirens of 1953, and the lead role in MCCR’s The Christmas Shoes. Other theatre credits include Godspell, The Secret Garden, and The Masquerade. Most recently, Caleb has been invited to compete in this year’s Fashion Rock competition in Orlando, Florida.

steven neale (Stage Manager) has served as stage manager for the Theatre On Broadway for over four years for such shows as The Laramie Project, Cabaret, Never the Sinner, Whyde Awake, Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly, and Poor Super Man. Steven also is the designer of the Theatre Group’s programs and newsletters, as well as serving as Webmaster for the Theatre Group Web site. Thanks to Steve and Nick for the creative freedom, and all my great friends who have wandered into my life.

deborah persoff (Fräulein Schneider) returns to the Theatre On Broadway where she appeared in A…My Name is Alice, Closer Than Ever, Tidy Endings, Six Degrees of Separation, A Perfect Ganesh, Laughing Wild, Emma’s Child, Marvin’s Room, Henceforward, and most recently in A Question of Mercy. She also directed The Belle of Amherst. Deborah has most recently performed in Sylvia and The Sisters Rosenweig.

george pulver (Sound Design) feels privileged to do technical work for Theatre Group in this production, as well as for past productions, including: The Laramie Project, Never the Sinner, Whyde Awake, A Question of Mercy, Execution of Justice and Poor Super Man. Also, he recently appeared onstage in Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly, Party! and Howard Crabtree’s Whoop Dee Doo!

scott alan smith (Bass, Banjo) has been the guitar instructor at Regis University for the past 14 years. In addition to winning a regional Emmy, producing numerous CDs (including “The Queen’s Minstrel” on Windham Hill Records), Scott has two original CDs of his own. Somewhat of a fixture in the local music theatre scene, Scott first met Donna Debreceni in the summer of ’76!!

gabe steele (Bass, Trombone) has played in the Denver area for the last five years. He has played at many major theatres in town including the Denver Center for Performing Arts, The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Littleton Town Hall, and here at the Theatre On Broadway. He also plays in the local rock band “Release.” Gabe enjoys the atmosphere of the Kit Kat Klub, and loves to work with the 7#147;Queen of the Night” … Miss Donna D!!!!!

nicholas sugar (Emcee, Choreographer) is thrilled to be reprising his role as the Emcee and is honored to be a part of this production with such an amazing cast and crew. Much thanks to Steve, Donna, Steven, Lamecia, and all my Theatre Group family! FIVE – FOUR – THREE – TWO – ONE – HAPPY NEW YEAR!

steven tangedal (Director, Lighting Design) started with Theatre Group in 1979, and has directed a wide variety of shows including the dramas Corpus Christi, Burn This and Six Degrees of Separation, and most recently The Laramie Project; the musicals A…My Name is Alice, The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Closer Than Ever; the comedies Jeffrey, Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged) and Tony ’n Tina’s Wedding. On stage he has appeared in Ruthless! The Musical, The Only Thing Worse You Could Have Told Me, Love! Valour! Compassion! and Howard Crabtree’s Whoop Dee Doo! Steve holds a Music Education Degree and serves as the resident Lighting Designer and Executive Director for the Theatre Group.

tDA design and production (Set Design) began their association with Theatre Group in January 2000, and have since designed and produced the sets for A Question of Mercy, The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told, Stupid Kids, Gertrude Stein and a Companion, Parallel Lives, Never the Sinner, Cabaret, Snakebit, and most recently Cell Block Sirens of 1953. Additionally, TDA has designed for the Shwayder/Wolf Theatre at the JCC and St. Mary’s Academy. Outside of the theatre, TDA provides consultation, design, production, and installation services for the special events industry. A special thanks to David Williams, Nick Sugar and Steve Tangedal.

kristin teig torres (Fräulein Kost, Accordian) is very excited to reprise the role of Fräulein Kost and to work with all the talented and fabulous people in the show. Kristin was also honored with a Denver Post 2002 Ovation award nomination in the category of Best Supporting Actress in a Musical. To all involved in Cabaret – here’s to another great run!

michael weaver (Reeds) is a native Denverite who has been playing in musical theatre and various bands for many years. Local audiences may remember him from Swing Time Canteen at the Galleria, and he recently finished playing for the tour of Kiss Me, Kate at the Buell.

kevin wenning (Hans) is thrilled to be a part of Cabaret again, and back at Theatre On Broadway. He has also worked offstage for Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly and Cell Block Sirens of 1953, and onstage in Stupid Kids. Kevin will be in the cast of Spring Love at the Bug Theatre following Cabaret.

paula l. whitaker (Rosie) has been dancing for 25 years. Since receiving her B.F.A. in dance, she has danced in modern and jazz dance companies in the U.S. and abroad. Her theatre work includes a variety of roles in musicals and plays, as well as choreography. Most recently, Paula appeared as Molly Brown in The Unsinkable Molly Brown, and Cha Cha in Grease.

chris whyde (Ernst Ludwig) would like to thank Nick, Steve and Steven for all their energy, support and friendship throughout the years. Other favorite Theatre Group productions include Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly, Cell Block Sirens of 1953, Whyde Awake!, and Howard Crabtree’s Whoop Dee Doo.

david williams has stage–managed several shows at the Phoenix, including Food Chain, Blue Room, Gertrude Stein And a Companion, Parallel Lives, and Snakebit, and house–managed 10 Naked Men. At Theatre On Broadway he stage–managed Porcelain, stage–handed A Question Of Mercy, house–managed Cell Block Sirens Of 1953, assistant–directed Stupid Kids, and seat–nazi’d Cabaret. David also produced The Last Session at the Shop for ActOut Theatre Company, where he served as Executive Producer.

tag worley (Percussion) From the confident urging of his father, Tag began his musical career playing shows at the tender age of 15. Since then he has performed in over 60 musical productions, including eight years as the resident percussionist at the Country Dinner Playhouse. A father of two boys, he shares his love of musical theatre with his wife, Alann, who with Paul Dwyer co–own the Academy of Theatre Arts. Tag is employed by Ultimate Electronics (Soundtrack) and is currently working on their PRISM project in testing and system integration.

larry ziehl (Percussion) After reuniting with Scott Smith a college friend and band mate from a group called Rosewood Canyon, Larry has been playing in an original acoustic jazz–rock group called Onsombley for the past five years with Scott. During that time, he has also played in various productions around town, including last year’s production of Cabaret. He is very much looking forward to reuniting with his good friends in this wonderful show. Wilkommen!

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Written by John Patrick Shanley

Directed by Christopher Leo

Four Dogs and A Bone was produced by Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Managing Director) in New York City in October 1993.

Four Dogs and A Bone is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., in New York.

starring
Leslie Hanson • Karen LaMoureaux • Joseph Miller • Chris Wilson

stage manager: Alison Somers
set design: TDA Design and Production
set construction: Kenn Penn
costume design: Lamecia Landrum
light design: T Marc Stevens
sound design: Christopher Leo and George Pulver
assistant costume design: Dustin Poch´
house manager: Kelly Lardie

shelly bordas became a slave to the Theatre Group in 1995. When not appearing onstage (most recently in Cell Block Sirens of 1953 at Theatre On Broadway and Parallel Lives at the Phoenix) she can be found at Theatre On Broadway selling tickets and wine to patrons. She is proud of every Theatre Group production, and especially proud to be part of the family – still. Thanks to Steve and Nick for years of bliss.

leslie henson (Collette) After a long hiatus, Leslie is delighted to play on stage again. She was last seen (if you didn’t blink) in the HBO movie The Laramie Project. She received an MFA from the National Theater Conservatory. Favorite theater roles include: Harper in Angels in America; Roxanne in Cyrano de Bergerac; Ann in All My Sons; and Marvel Ann in Psycho Beach Party. Much love to Mr. Chuck.

karen lamoureaux (Brenda) is excited to be making her Theatre Group debut. She received her BFA in acting from NYU/Tisch. Recent metro area roles include Dot in Sunday in the Park with George (Nomad Theatre), Poopay in Communicating Doors (Aurora Fox), and an actor of quite a different sort in the independent film The Cricket Revival.

lamecia landrum has done tons of costumes for about 10 years, primarily for the Theatre Group, but she does occasionally wander off somewhere else. That might be due to age.

christopher leo (Director) is pleased to be making his Theatre Group debut. Directing credits: Pig (Best Direction — Back Stage West), Betrayal, The Common Pursuit, Noonday Demons, and Leonardo’s Last Supper. Acting credits (member AEA): Limping Man in Fuddy Meers (Curious Theatre Co.), Montfleury and the Capuchin Monk in Cyrano de Bergerac (Denver Center Theatre Co.), In the Heart of America (Best Supp. Actor — Denver Drama Critics Circle), American Buffalo (Best Actor — Westword Magazine, DDCC Best Actor nom.), and The Elephant Man (DDCC Best Actor nom.). He counts his beautiful and talented wife Kelly as the most profound inspiration in his life.

joseph miller (Bradley) has been performing in Colorado since 1989. Best known for his performance as the hit man in the award-winning dark comedy Faithful. Other notable shows include Nomad Theater’s Chapter Two, Private Eyes at the Aurora Fox and Marat Sade with City Stage Ensemble. This is Joe’s first show with Theatre Group, and is delighted to be working with this talented cast and crew.

steven neale has served as stage manager for the Theatre On Broadway for over four years for such shows as The Laramie Project, Cabaret, Never the Sinner, Whyde Awake, Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly, Corpus Christi, and Poor Super Man. Steven also is the designer of the Theatre Group’s programs and news-letters, as well as serving as Webmaster for the Theatre Group Web site. Thanks to Steve and Nick for the creative freedom, and all my great friends who have wandered into my life.

dustin poché interned under Lamecia Landrum during Cabaret and Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly. He has just recently graduated from the Art Institute of Colorado with a degree in fashion design and is excited to join the Theatre Group family with upcoming productions.

george pulver (Sound Design) feels privileged to do technical work for Theatre Group in this production, as well as for past productions, including: The Laramie Project, Cabaret, Never the Sinner, Whyde Awake, A Question of Mercy, Execution of Justice and Poor Super Man. Also, he recently appeared onstage in Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly, Party! and Howard Crabtree’s Whoop Dee Doo!

t marc stevens (Light Design) has designed lights for our recent productions of Twelfth Night, The Laramie Project, Cell Block Sirens of 1953, Snakebit, Cabaret, Never the Sinner, A Perfect Ganesh, and Burn This as well as almost 100 shows since his start in lighting up the college opera Merry Wives of Windsor. His work includes opera, theatre, dance, comedy and a stint lighting up Anne Murray in her “Spread Your Tiny Wings” tour.

nicholas sugar (Director) is the Resident Director for the Theatre Group. He recently directed Never the Sinner, Stupid Kids, Whyde Awake and A Question of Mercy as well as last season’s award–winning Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly, The Blue Room, and Shakespeare’s R&J. Other directing projects include Love! Valour! Compassion!, subUrbia, Psycho Beach Party, Whoop Dee Doo!, and Poor Super Man (Best of Westword, 1998–1999). Nicholas has been seen on stage in the critically acclaimed productions of Cabaret, Corpus Christi, The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged), Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, and A Perfect Ganesh. He has worked as a teacher, director, and choreographer with numerous schools and theatres. Prior to his move to Denver, Nicholas was working in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and New York. Nicholas serves on the board of directors for The Colorado Theatre Guild.

steven tangedal (Director) started with Theatre Group in 1979, and has directed a wide variety of shows including the dramas Tracers, Burn This and Six Degrees of Separation; the musicals Cabaret, A…My Name is Alice, The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Closer Than Ever; the comedies Jeffrey, Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged) and Tony ’n Tina’s Wedding – and the recent hits The Laramie Project, Parallel Lives, Beautiful Thing, Emma’s Child and The Boys in the Band. Steve hold a Music Education Degree and serves as the Executive Director for the Theatre Group.

tDA design and production (Set Design) began their association with Theatre Group in January 2000, and have since designed and produced the sets for A Question of Mercy, The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told, Stupid Kids, Gertrude Stein and a Companion, Parallel Lives, Never the Sinner, Cabaret, Snakbit, and most recently Cell Block Sirens of 1953. Additionally, TDA has designed for the Shwayder/Wolf Theatre at the JCC and St. Mary’s Academy. Outside of the theatre, TDA provides consultation, design, production, and installation services for the special events industry. A special thanks to David Williams, Nick Sugar and Steve Tangedal.

tina anderson (Set Design and Construction) is co–owner and Director of Production for TDA Design and Production. She is excited to start her second year designing for the Theatre Group.

wendy foster (Set Design) is co–owner and Director of Marketing for TDA Design and Production. She holds a degree in Interior Design from North Dakota State University and is involved with the design and marketing of theatrical productions and special events. Outside the theatre and events, she is a abstract artist, working primarily in monotypes.

david williams (Assistant Director/Stage Manager) has stage–managed several shows at the Phoenix, including Food Chain, Blue Room, Gertrude Stein And a Companion, Parallel Lives, Snakebit and Twelfth Night, and house–managed 10 Naked Men. At Theatre On Broadway he stage–managed Porcelain, stage–handed A Question Of Mercy, house–managed Cell Block Sirens Of 1953, assistant–directed Stupid Kids, and seat–nazi’d Cabaret. David also produced The Last Session at the Shop for ActOut Theatre Company, where he served as Executive Producer.

chris wilson (Victor) This is Chris’ first appearance at the Phoenix Theatre. This native Oklahoman is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. Chris arrived in Denver two years ago, and has appeared in such productions as Henry V, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, and Wit. Chris is very excited to be a part of this production, and would like to thank Christopher Leo and everyone at Theatre Group for their hard work, Pete and Micki Wilson for their support, and he hopes the gang at “GB” get to see this, especially you “Snowflake.”

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