@ Raue Center For The Arts
presents
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: a holiday pantomime
featuring students from Raue Center School For The Arts
DECEMBER 4 – 12, 2021
original script Rob Fearn & Leo Appleton, and (obviously)
adapted from the short story by Charles Dickens
directed by Sheri Warren
music direction by Kyle Schneider
choreography & asst. direction by Billy Seger
musical arrangement by Evan Swanson & Kyle Schneider
made possible by
ADULT CAST
Tony Calkins (Jacob Marley) is thrilled to be back on a live stage after months of staying inside and eating Wendy’s with his dog. Some of Tony’s favorite professional credits include JD in HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, Gomez Addams in THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Surging Films & Theatrics), Captain Hook in PETER PAN & THE PIRATES (Alphabet Soup Productions) and Bernie/Ensemble in LEND ME A TENOR (The Palace Theater). Tony also has directed several shows in Chicago, recently closing The Cripple of Inishmaan (SF&T) this past July. He also writes and directs shorts, features, and nerd sketches with his brother Michael at youtube.com/thecalkinsbrothers. He is excited to have the opportunity to perform with this incredible cast.
Rachel Carreras (Ghost of Christmas Present/Dilber/Charity 1/etc.) is thrilled to be making her debut at the Raue! Recent Credits: SOMETHING ROTTEN (Bea Bottom) and SPRING AWAKENING (Wendla) with Theatre Nebula, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (Ladybug) with Big Noise Theatre, and MAN OF LA MANCHA (Aldonza) with MadKap Productions. Rachel would like to thank her family, fiancé, and friends for their unending love & support. Psalm 46:10. www.rachelcarreras.com
Christopher Davis (Fred/ OMG) returns for a third exciting year of A Christmas Carol! He has led many Sage Studio programs since becoming a teaching artist in 2016, and has performed in a dozen Williams Street Rep shows over the last decade. Other credits include Theatre at the Center, Windy City Playhouse, Music Theater Works, BoHo, Lifeline, Rocky Mountain Rep, PrideArts, Murder Mystery Company, and more! Love to Mom, and the Aunts, and Jordan– who he met while Christmas Caroling.
Joe Lewis (Bob Cratchit/Mr.Fezziwig) ecstatically returns to the Raue Center, where he has been seen in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Bob Cratchit/Mr. Fezziwig) and THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Lucas Beineke). Recent Credits: ORDINARY DAYS (Warren) and RAGTIME (Younger Brother) with Art 4; SOMETHING ROTTEN (Nigel Bottom) and SPRING AWAKENING (Hanschen) with Theatre Nebula; 1776 (Courier) and THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (George) with MadKap Productions. Joe is thrilled to ring in the holiday season with this wonderful cast!
Mark Mahallak* (Scrooge) returns to the Raue stage where he has appeared as Scrooge in the prior productions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. An ensemble member of WSRep, Mark was last seen on this stage as Mr. Mushnik in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and has directed, choreographed, and appeared in numerous productions throughout the years. He also serves as a teacher for the 11-14-year-old acting students in the educational program here at the Raue.
Erin O’Brien (Sidney Spectre) is very excited to be back on stage after almost 2 years! She has recently been working on SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK and teaching at RCSA. Erin’s other performance credits include Cassandra, VANYA & SONIA…; Big Kid, MATILDA; Andrina, THE LITTLE MERMAID; Peter Pan, SHREK; Antigone, ANTIGONE; Mrs. Thistletwat, AVENUE Q. She graduated from Millikin University with a B.A. in Theatre and a music minor. She would like to thank her husband, Kevin, and family for their love and support.
Mary Rose (Mrs. Cratchit) is thrilled to make her Raue Center debut in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. She holds a degree in Vocal Performance from Illinois Wesleyan University and by day directs hundreds of young actors for Skyline Studios. Favorite credits include THE SECRET GARDEN (Lily), SWEENEY TODD (Johanna), OKLAHOMA! (Laurey), INTO THE WOODS (Rapunzel), PIPPIN (Catherine), and MARY POPPINS (Mary). Many thanks to the Raue Center for this opportunity. Happy Christmas, Harry.
YOUTH CAST
Addison Ambrosia (Young Ebenezer) is excited to be back on the stage with their friends and family. They would specifically like to thank the directors and fellow actors for all of the dedication they have put into this performance.
Josh Annen (Peter Cratchit) has been performing in Sage Studio Productions over the past 4 years, recently starring as George in School House Rock Live Jr! He’s excited to be working again with some friends from that show. He would like to give special thanks to Ms. Amanda and all the other amazing staff at the Raue Center for their continued support in his theater career. He would also like to thank his parents for being so supportive.
Piper Azzarello (Ensemble) is excited about her appearance in Sage Studios’ full-length production of A Christmas Carol. Since 2019, Piper has appeared in several live/zoom showcase performances with Sage Studios. Piper enjoys taking art classes, mermaiding, gaming, and playing percussion. She is looking forward to taking vocal lessons through Raue Center’s School for the Arts in 2022. Piper would like to thank her Mimi, Poppy, and her parents for supporting her in all her creative endeavors.
Caleigh Banks (Ensemble) is excited to perform In her first real play!
Carter Bergman (Ensemble) Carter’s favorite experience with theater is learning new things while hanging out with friends. This year he particularly liked being Reginald in the production of School House Rock Live, Jr. and he’s super pumped to be back as a cast member in this year’s production of A Christmas Carol Holiday Pantomime… post-Covid edition! He wants to give a shout-out to all the directors, choreographers, and Raue staff that make this production possible. Enjoy the show!
Liam Burke (Delivery Boy) is really excited to perform in A Christmas Carol for the second time, especially after it was canceled last year. But acting isn’t his only hobby; he likes playing with his dog, Harpo, doing karate and parkour, exploring Greek and Roman mythology, and going to the park with his friends.
Mia Clifford (Fan) Ever since 2nd grade, when Mia had a singing solo at school, she has loved singing and acting. Her first role at Sage was in Pippin the Musical where she had another singing solo. During the pandemic, Mia participated in many virtual Sage activities that showcased her acting and singing abilities. Mia is excited to be a part of The Raue Center’s “A Christmas Carol’! A special thanks to her parents for supporting her.
Hannah Covalt (Martha Cratchit) is excited to return to the stage for her third performance of A Christmas Carol. Hannah’s been acting since 2014 and some of her bigger roles include: Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, The Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz, The Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Shulie in Schoolhouse Rock. Hannah would like to give special thanks to Amanda Flahive, Voice Teacher Amanda Batcher, and friends and family for always supporting her.
David Daskalov (Ensemble) is proud to have the opportunity to take part in the ” A Christmas Carol” production. David has participated in projects in the past such as ” Freaky Friday” by Williams Street Rep , two productions of “A Christmas Carol”, and “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” by Sage Studio. David is looking forward to a fun and productive experience with Sage Studio once again with ” A Christmas Carol.”
Kayleigh DeGeorge (Butcher) is excited to be a part of A Christmas Carol again this year. Kayleigh has been acting with Sage Studio for 5 years and wants to thank her parents for always supporting her in all she does.
Lorelai Dickson (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of A Christmas Carol. Lorelai has previously graced the stage with roles in several musicals, including School House Rock Jr., Joseph, and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, High School Musical Jr, Frozen Jr., and Seussical Jr., along with several dance performances with All That Dance showcases. Lorelai would like to thank her family and all her coaches and supporters along the way.
Charlotte Farmer (Ensemble) is an outgoing student and comfortable in front of an audience. She is learning acting and dancing but is loud and ready for anything given to her.
Kennedy “Kenzie” Farmer (Ensemble) is so excited to perform in her first production of A Christmas Carol! She has loved her previous experience with Sage Studios and is looking forward to many more!
Annalee Fisher (Tiny Tim) is so pumped to “God bless everyone” in her role as Tiny Tim! The Carol will be her inaugural theater debut after getting bit by the acting bug in Virtually Ever After last year. She appreciates all the time her mom, dad, brother Charlie, and grandmas and grandpas spend listening to her sing – both original songs and beloved classics! Special thanks as well to Minnow, Blankie, Panda Bear, and Sammy!
Charlie Fisher ( Boy Scrooge) can’t way to showcase how Ebenezer got to his bah humbugness as Boy Scrooge! This is his first stage performance but he has pleased many a crowd with his rousing Elvis impersonations and song covers for years. He wants to thank his mom, dad, and grandparents for supporting his creativity, his sister, Annalee, for honing his improv skills through daily banter, and his dog Minnow for keeping his feet quick for dancing!
Mia Guerrieri (Backstage Crew) After performing onstage in 12 musicals, Mia is excited to work behind the scenes for this show! Special thanks to her family for always being there! She hopes you enjoy A Christmas Carol.
Addie Hartzheim (Ensemble) This will be Addie’s second year in A Christmas Carol! She has also enjoyed participating in Let it Show, Broadway Bound, and Ready, Set, Act. In her free time, she also loves playing her clarinet and softball.
Kendra Heidtke (Adult 3) has been in theater for as long as she can remember. Aside from Sage, she has been in productions through school and CYT. She would like to thank the Creative Team for giving her the opportunity to be in this amazing show.
Elin Kaye (Ensemble) is excited to be a part of “A Christmas Carol” this year! She has previously appeared in the Sage Studio productions of, “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” and “Virtually Ever After”, as well as numerous sessions of virtual murder mystery classes. Elin would like to thank her family, her friends, and her dog Rosie for always being there for her!
Jonathan Kinkade (Ensemble) is performing in the Christmas Carol play this year because he has a great time acting, laughing, and playing games with the other kids and the instructors. He especially likes hanging out with the instructors because they are very nice and make him laugh a lot. Jonny has been acting at the Raue Theatre since he was 5 yrs. old and has performed in many exciting plays. He would like to thank Miss Savannah for teaching him to be comedic, which made acting lots of fun and thank you to Mr. Billy for being so funny and nice. Lastly, thank you to Miss Amanda for being such a great producer.
Hazel Kroster (Ensemble) is excited to be a part of The Christmas Carol this year. She participated in Sage Studio classes for the first time this fall. At ten years old, Hazel likes pandas, giant trampolines, and squishies. In her spare time, she likes to read and play outside. Hazel would like to thank her parents because they’re cool.
Reagan Kottke (Ensemble) is thrilled to celebrate Christmas with RCSA in her 3rd production of “A Christmas Carol”! She has performed in various Sage Studio showcases and “Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr.” Reagan’s school musical experiences include “Peter Pan Jr.” (Tinkerbell) and “Annie Jr.” (Tessie). Her hobbies are dance, tumbling, sketching, and spending time with friends. Reagan would like to thank Amanda Batcher, her voice coach, for being supportive and pushing her to try new challenges! She would also like to express her appreciation for the wonderful staff at RCSA!
Campbell Krausen (Backstage Crew) is thrilled to partake in 2021’s Christmas Carol! Although you’ll usually find Campbell on stage rather than behind it (previous roles include Winnie Foster in Tuck Everlasting, Little Sally in Urinetown, and Dori in Raue Center’s School House Rock), she is grateful for the opportunity to learn in her first crew role. She would like to thank everyone at Raue for their continued kindness. Campbell is represented by Shirley Hamilton Talent. @campbell.krausen
Makynli Kusch (Ensemble) was first introduced to theater by her Great Grandpa when he took her to see The Little Mermaid. The ability of the characters to bring the story to life right before her eyes sparked her interest in the world of acting. Makynli was able to dip her toes in the water with Footloose mini-musical and wanted to explore a new level of theater in a full-length play. Makynli would like to extend a special thanks to her Great Grandpa for including her in his love of theater.
Collin Lossman (Ensemble) is very excited to be performing in his very first full show production! Collin has previously performed in smaller showcases. Collin also enjoys playing flag football and hanging out with friends!
Tara Maguire (Narrator 1) is so excited to be back on Raue Center’s stage! She was a caroler in the 2019 Christmas Carol production and has participated in several Sage Studio workshops. Aside from theatre, she loves to dance and takes dance classes. She would like to thank the Raue Center staff for all that they do, as well as her family and friends for their love and support!
Emma McBreen (Adult 1) is thrilled to return to the stage this year! This will be her second time performing in A Christmas Carol and has participated in numerous shows and classes throughout the last 5 years at Raue Center School For The Arts. Emma also enjoys practicing aerial silks and babysitting. Thanks to all the great teachers and coaches that have helped her grow on stage!
Fiona Miceli (Ensemble) joined RCSA 3 months ago and caught the acting bug. Fiona has always loved to impersonate people and enjoys making people laugh. She has prior experience performing on stage with her youth choir. When she’s not performing musicals with her sisters she loves cuddling with her puppy clover.
Paige Montanye (Ensemble) is excited to be performing in Christmas Carol! This will be her second performance at the Raue Center, her debut performance was in School House Rock Live!
Brooklyn Morey (Narrator 6) This is Brooklyn’s third time performing in A Christmas Carol and she is beyond excited to be playing the role of a narrator this year. She has also played the part of a caroler and also Bonnie Cratchit. Brooklyn loves performing on stage and is grateful for all she has learned. She would also like to thank her family and friends for always cheering her on.
Isabelle Mudra (Narrator 4) is a freshman at Dundee-Crown high school. She is 14 years old and when she grows up she would like to study biology. She loves to bake and be with family during the holidays. She has performed in two school musicals and taken a theater workshop at the Raue Center. This is her first time being in Christmas Carol and she is very excited!
Maddie Olszewski (Narrator 3) has been in various performances including Schoolhouse Rock Live jr. and the Christmas Carol. She enjoys being around family and friends and loves video games.
Easton Paulson (Narrator 2) is thrilled to be on stage again! He has previously done shows with the Crystal Lake Park District Theater program that included The Little Mermaid, Elf Jr, High School Musical, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Easton would like to thank his family, friends, and teachers for all of their love and support.
Olivia Price (Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of this production and to perform on stage at the Raue. This is her first big production and we wish her the BEST! We love you Olivia and are super proud of you! Big Love Bugs… Mom, Dad, Natalie, and Ava.
Faye Radeni (Ghost of Christmas Past) is so happy to be a part of Christmas Carol at the Raue Center. She has been a part of many Sage showcases including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and in the Ensemble for School House Rock Live! Jr. She’d like to thank her mom and dad, grandparents, aunts and uncles and everyone who has supported her, especially my friends at the Raue that have taught her so much!
Noah Rea (Billy Cratchit) is super excited to be in The Christmas Carol: Panto for the third time! Some of his favorite roles include Tiny Tim in The Christmas Carol, Mr. Mayor in Seussical the Musical, and the children’s choir for Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. His hobbies include taking voice lessons, playing the trumpet, and riding his bike. He would like to thank Ms. Amanda and all the directors for continuing to put on this amazing show!
Brennan Reinhard (Narrator 5) is very excited to be performing at the Raue Center this Christmas Season! He was bitten by the acting bug this past summer when he starred as Rob Petrie in the CLC Theatre Camp production of “The Dick Van Dyke Show”. Brennan also loves playing cello and performs with the McHenry Country Youth Orchestra. He would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Meadow Roth (Belinda Cratchit) has been in shows such as Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr., Frozen Jr., A Christmas Carol, and Mary Poppins Jr. Besides acting, Meadow enjoys singing, cooking, basketball, and art. Meadow would like to thank her parents for always believing in her and encouraging her to always follow her passions. Meadow would also like to thank all of her amazing directors with a special thanks to Billy Seger.
Courtney Schaal (Ensemble) Hi! I am Courtney Schaal and I am 10 years old. I am in 5th grade at Prairiewood Elementary. I play soccer for the Crystal Lake Force and softball for the Crystal Lake Comets. I love wolves, the colors yellow and black, music, and hanging out with friends. This is my first live performance with RCSA and I could not be more excited.
Tatum Schultz (Adult 2) is thrilled to be a part of The Raue Center’s “A Christmas Carol” once again. Her past performances include “School House Rock” and “Virtually Ever After”. Tatum enjoys taking dance classes at RMSD and acting classes through RCSA. In her spare time, Tatum likes to read and be social. She would like to thank Resi and Papa for keeping the meter running, her older sister Estella and her parents for their love and support. XO REST
Sydney Sullivan (Ensemble) is excited to be in her 2nd production of A Christmas Carol. She was most recently a soloist in Schoolhouse Rock Junior and is also currently in her school production of Box. Sydney has been a part of the Raue Sage Studio Program for over 5 years in various classes, loves to act and sing, is a murder mystery diva, and is very grateful for her family who supports her through it all.
Lucy Thome (Ensemble) is back on stage at the Raue on the heels of School House Rock Live Jr in October. Lucy loves to sing and dance, and she currently plays percussion in the Hannah Beardsley Middle School band. Since there was no middle school theater scene last year, Lucy is really hoping her 7th-grade year will be her chance to put her Raue training to use in the school spring drama.
Stella Thome (Backstage Crew) is happy to have been involved in this production of A Christmas Carol. She has learned a lot, and thanks her parents and sister, Lucy, for all of their support.
Charlotte Thompson (Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of this amazing production, she has watched her big Sister perform in it for the last few years!
Abby Thompson (Clara) is beyond excited to be back for another year of this amazing show. Sage will always be her theater home!
Brooke Ulen (Ensemble) is excited to be part of the Raue Centers production of The Christmas Carol. Brooke has 6 years of experience on the stage with shows including; High School Musical, Pinocchio, Tom Sawyer, and Singing in the Rain. They show a true passion for musical theater and want to continue in high school, college, and beyond.
Blakely Voight (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of this year’s Christmas Carol performance. Her favorite part of acting with the Raue Theater is being on the stage in front of the audience and making new friends. She wants to give special thanks to Ms. Amanda and all the amazing staff for giving her this opportunity and helping her grow as an actress.
Katie Witt (Noel) is so excited to be playing a brand new role this year! This is her third time doing this show and she has had so much fun! Katie has been acting for five years now and hopes to someday start film acting. Her friends at Sage are some of the greatest and she has many happy memories in this theater. Katie would like to thank everyone at Sage Studio for their hard work and dedication.
Faith Zabielski (The Accountant) is excited to be in the production of Christmas Carol! Faith just recently performed in School House Rock and in previous years was in the production of Annie. When Faith isn’t on stage she enjoys hanging out with friends and playing guitar. Hope you enjoy the show!
Olivia Zak (Belle) feels blessed that Christmas Carol is back and is part of the family again. This year is exciting as she moves from behind the scenes to performing on stage. She is thankful for the Sage Backstage program that introduced her to the wonderful side of tech. She is a member of the Thespian Troupe and Tech Crew at her high school. She thanks the Raue community that never fails to bring positivity and love.
Audrey Zimmerman (Ensemble) is looking forward to being on stage again for A Christmas Carol. This will be her third Christmas Carol performance. She has participated in many Sage Studio classes over the years. Audrey would like to thank everyone at the Raue Center and Sage Studio for making classes and performances happen through the pandemic. When she is not on stage, Audrey spends her time swimming, golfing, and hanging out with her friends.
Caroline Zimmerman (Ensemble) has been part of Sage Studio since she was 7 years old. This will be her third appearance in the Christmas Carol. In 2018 she was a Caroler and in 2019 she played the role of Fan. She recently participated in School House Rock, Jr. and is thrilled to be back on stage this holiday season!
Maggie Zimmerman (Ensemble) has been part of Sage Studio for several years and is excited to be on stage for A Christmas Carol this year. This will be her first time participating in the cast. In past years, Maggie has been part of the stage crew and even helped the “Mom Squad” backstage. In addition to theater, Maggie competes on a rowing team and enjoys hanging out with her friends.
Natalie Zimmerman (Topper) is very excited to be taking the stage this holiday season in A Christmas Carol. This will be her second time participating in A Christmas Carol and is looking forward to playing the role of Topper. When Natalie is not on stage you will find her swimming or golfing. Natalie would like to Ms. Sheri and Ms. Amanda for making it possible to do the Christmas Carol This year.
Production & Design
Sheri Warren (Director) could not be more pleased to bring A CHRISTMAS CAROL back to the Raue Stage for the third time! She has been working with the students of Raue Center School for the Arts for the last six years, and is excited to showcase the growth of the students. Her favorite directing credits include SEUSSICAL, GODSPELL, LES MISERABLES (Student Edition), and of course, SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE JR! You may have even caught Sheri on the Raue stage as Matilda in ALL SHOOK UP and Grandma Shivvington in FREAKY FRIDAY. She wishes to thank the staff for all their hard work and the students for sharing their amazing talents.
Billy Seger (Asst. Director/Choreographer) is overjoyed at the return of live theatre to Raue Center for the Arts! WSR: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, ALL SHOOK UP, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, RING OF FIRE, HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, GUYS & DOLLS, FIRST DATE, CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE, and [TITLE OF SHOW]; TSP: BEAUTY & THE BEAST, THE LITTLE MERMAID, and A CHRISTMAS STORY; WMTC: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, 9 TO 5, and INTO THE WOODS. Training: BA Theatre, Millikin University. In addition to his role as Institutional Advancement Associate at Raue Center, Billy currently heads the theatre program at Woodstock High School (his alma mater) and teaches for Sage Studio. Enjoy the show!
Kyle Schneider (Music Director) is thrilled to be debuting at Raue Center as the Music Director for A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Schneider is known for his directing on regional shows such as LITTLE WOMEN, MARY POPPINS, and AIDA. He also held a Music Director residency at the Blackbox Theatre in Moline, IL working on shows such as BABY! THE MUSICAL, THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, and ROCK OF AGES. Schneider is currently the Producing and Operation Manager for Raue Center for the Arts.
Amanda Flahive (Associate Producer) has been with Raue Center for 10 years as an actor and educator, and is thrilled to bring this holiday tradition back for year #3! As Education Manager, she helped to grow the original Sage Studio program from a single summer class to dozens of classes a year, and she can’t wait to continue to serve the area’s young talents with the all-new RCSA. Amanda is also a founding member of Williams Street Repertory, RC’s in-house professional theatre company, and has appeared in over 25 productions since 2011. Love to the AMAZING cast and crew, husband Chad, and son Oliver (3)!
Jac and Dan Mitchell (Stage Managers) are so excited to be part of The Raue Center School for the Arts production of A Christmas Carol, as the Stage Management team. They have been working in McHenry County’s theatre community for a number of years. Their first production together was A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Richmond. Since then Jaclyn has been working with Johnsburg High School’s Theatre department on productions such as Rumors, The Crucible, and the student-written radio play, The Caw. Most recently Dan worked with The Raue Center School for the Arts production of Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr and Special Gifts Theatre production of Mary Poppins, Frozen, and The Lion King. Theatre has become an important part of their lives. The opportunity to share in this community has brought them together and they cherish every moment of it.
Patty Halajian (Costume Designer) is thrilled to be working again with Raue Center. You saw her costumes in TENDERLY, FIRST DATE, ART, [TITLE OF SHOW], BEEHIVE, SHE LOVES ME, SUDS, and IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, among others. Locally, Patty has also costumed for Glenview Theater Guild, Highland Park Player, MOS, Fremont Street Theater, Theater D, Deerfield Family Theater, Woodstock Musical Theater, TownSquare Players, and Theater Nebula. Last season, Patty won Best Costume Design, resident non-equity, from Broadway World Chicago for Fremont Street Theater’s CRAZY FOR YOU.
William Schmiel (Scenic Designer) earned his MFA from the Art Institute of Chicago, Goodman School of Drama. With more than 50 years of professional design experience, Bill has worked at such theatres as The Municipal Opera, St. Louis Repertory, St.Louis Ballet Company, and Starlight Theatre in Kansas City. For WSR, he has designed Death of a Salesman, Art, [Title of Show], Barefoot in the Park, Suds, Beehive, Christmas Survival Guide, Guys and Dolls, and Ring of Fire. Bill has been nominated twice for Best Set Design, Broadway in Chicago.
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RAUE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tim Paul, board president
John Jacobsen, vice president
Chuck Stevens, treasurer
Luanne Flavin, secretary
John Green
Mike H. Johnson
Richard Kuranda
Stacey McInerney
Jack Minsley
Rich Naponelli
Michelle Nowland
Sandra Pierce
Ravelle Scherer
Williams Schmiel
Regan Shepley
Steven Szalaj
Jerry Trachsler
RAUE CENTER STAFF
Richard Kuranda, executive director/founding artistic director (CEO)
Kyle Schneider, producing & operations manager
Jarrod Bainter, director of production
Meredith Schaefer, director of marketing & institutional advancement
Michele V. Knight, marketing manager
James Knight, economic development manager
Alayna DeVar, education coordinator/lead instructor
Billy Seger, institutional advancement associate
Maribeth Ling, institutional advancement assistant/box office lead
Commedore Clark, audio supervisor/ production coordinator
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Amanda Flahive, education manager/RCSA associate producer
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