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Tina Naponelli: Crystal Lake native, Tina is a proud graduate of North Central College where she studied Theatre Performance. Since graduating, she has created successful cabarets tributed to Sara Bareilles and hits from the Kings and Queens of the music industry. Recent theatre credits include: Tomorrow Morning (Kokandy Productions), Beehive and Suds: The Rocking 60’s Musical (Williams Street Rep), It’s a Wonderful Life and Columbinus 2.0 (American Theater Company).

Evan Swanson (Piano and Vocals/Music Arrangement) Music Director credits include: As resident music director for WSRep, Music Director credits include: Disney’s Freaky Friday, Emma: A Pop Musical, A Christmas Carol, Ring of Fire, Home for the Holidays, Little Shop of Horrors and It’s a Wonderful Life. Also with WSRep as pianist/conductor: Disney’s Freaky Friday, Emma: A Pop Musical, Ring of Fire, Guys and Dolls, First Date, A Christmas Survival Guide, [title of show] and Tenderly.

Ashlyn Seehafer (Vocals) Ashlyn is a proud graduate from North Central College and has been performing in Chicago since 2016. She has been a part of the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival two years running and had the privilege of originating the role of Beth in the musical comedy Musical Therapy, recently workshopped in New York. Ashlyn recently completed her standup comedy course at the Annoyance theatre, and when she isn’t auditioning for Chicago plays, she can be seen at local standup comedy open mics. Seehafer has been singing her whole life, and is so thrilled to be on stage again with her fellow NCC alumni in Tapestry Unraveled.

Jeremy Montoto (bass/guitar) is a much sought-after bass player throughout the Chicagoland area. He has played for national touring band, Bella Cain as well as a variety of musical theatre projects.

Janet Cramer is a versatile 20+ year experienced drummer/percussionist from Chicago. She is well-versed in a variety of music genres and has played for many years in Chicago’s Blues circuit including Kingston Mines and Blues Chicago. She has been a drummer for original projects including Jenny Dragon, Congress of Starlings, and Sandra Antogniorgi as well as conga for Grupo Cha Cha and her own Latin Jazz projects. She has played for several musical theatre projects throughout Chicagoland.

Ashlyn Seehafer (Vocals) Ashlyn is a proud graduate of North Central College and has been performing in Chicago since 2016. She has been a part of the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival two years running and had the privilege of originating the role of Beth in the musical comedy Musical Therapy, recently workshopped in New York. Ashlyn recently completed her standup comedy course at the Annoyance Theatre, and when she isn’t auditioning for Chicago plays, she can be seen at local standup comedy open mics. Seehafer has been singing her whole life and so thrilled to be on stage with this wonderful group of artists! She is an original vocalist for the national touring band, Tapestry Unraveled: The Music of Carole King as well as a frequent member of Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters.

Mark Sanders, a South Florida resident, has appeared in numerous productions and concerts around the world. He is a favorite guest soloist with the Gulf Coast Symphony in Fort Myers as well as the Naples and Bonita Springs Concert Bands. Mark was seen as Perchik on the Broadway National Tour of Fiddler on the Roof starring Theodore Bikel. Regionally, he has performed at such prestigious theatres as Lincoln Center, Goodspeed Opera House, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera and Sacramento Music Circus. Mark celebrates 27 years as a member of Actors’ Equity Assoc. Credits include: Mamma Mia (Harry), Memphis, Bridges of Madison County (Bud), Passion (Col. Ricci), Ragtime (Father), Murder Ballad (Michael–Carbonell Award), Next to Normal (Dan), Merrily We Roll Along (Charlie), A Little Night Music, The Secret Garden (Archibald), Music Man starring Jeff Goldblum, Jesus Christ Superstar, Blood Brothers, Phantom, Miss Saigon, and Jekyll & Hyde. Mark is a 2-time JOSIE AWARD ‘Tribute Artist of the Year nominee for his solo show ONE VOICE: The Music of Barry Manilow. He is currently on tour with his 5-piece band with a brand-new CD of Manilow’s incredible music. Follow me at MarkSandersOneVoice.com and on social media: @MarkSandersOneVoice

Kaity Paschetto (She/Her) is thrilled to make her Raue Center debut. Recent Metropolis credits: Ragtime, Cabaret, Legally Blonde, and Anything Goes. Other credits include Shrek (The Stephen Foster Story), Elf (Wagon Wheel Theater), The Light in the Piazza (University of Michigan), and the world premiere of 2076 (Columbia University). Offstage, Kaity is either teaching dance in the studio or tending vegetables in the garden. Many thanks to Ethan, family, and friends for their love and support. University of Michigan BFA – Go Blue!

Zachary Linnert (he/him) is thrilled to make his Raue Center debut, after recently moving from Hawai`i. Previous credits include: “Waitress” (Pomatter), “Kinky Boots” (Charlie *Po`okela Award for Best Actor), “Holiday Inn” (Jim), and “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” (Monty). A trained ASL interpreter, Zachary has also interpreted at Paper Mill Playhouse for “Damn Yankees”, “25th Annual…Spelling Bee”, and “On the Town”. Lastly, he is incredibly proud of his podcast, Simply Enough, which aims to remind everyone that they are enough, just as they are. Period. https://simplyenough.me. Choose kindness and joy. And breakfast burritos. ILY, KP.

Tommy Hensel has worked as a professional singer, actor, director, and arts presenter for over 35 years. He is a native of Columbia, SC and holds a BA in Music from Florida State University and an MA in Theater from the University of South Carolina. He was the Founding Artistic Director of the Harrisburg Shakespeare Festival in Pennsylvania and has directed over 75 productions in his career, with a special emphasis on the works of Shakespeare. He was co-producer of the annual “Cabaret By The Sea” festival in Ogunquit, ME and has performed as a cabaret artist for the past 20 years in both New England and in the Chicago area after relocating here in 2008. Since that move, he has worked primarily as an arts presenter first at Moraine Valley Community College and now at Elgin Community College. He recently served six years on the board of directors of NAPAMA (North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents), is Chair of the Illinois Presenters Network, and currently serves as board president for Heartland Performing Arts, an organization founded to create a new tradeshow for the touring performing arts industry. As an actor, he has performed with theater companies in 14 states, primarily in musical theater productions. Favorite Sondheim roles include Kayama in “Pacific Overtures,” Henrik in “A Little Night Music” and Mysterious Old Man/Narrator in “Into the Woods.”

Jenna Payne is “excited, and scared” to be performing the music of her favorite musical theatre composer & lyricist!  Recently, Jenna performed with Lisa Rock on the 2022 tour of A Carpenters Christmas and, she has released her own cover songs on Spotify with her music producer husband, AJ!  Her Chicagoland theatre credits include Little Red Riding Hood (Theatre At The Center TYA), Fancy Nancy the Musical & Alexander, and the No Good…Day (Northbrook TYA), Beehive the 60s Musical & First Date (Williams Street Rep), and Ring of Fire (Metropolis Arts).  @jennalpayne  www.jenna-payne.com

Kevin Pease is a multi-faceted performing artist and is thrilled to be joining this incredible roster of artists to celebrate the genius of Stephen Sondheim.  He has performed in a multitude of different genres across the country: in theatre, cabaret, opera, and on concert stages.  Favorite credits include Street Scene ( Dick McGann, Off-Broadway, DiCapo Opera), West Side Story (Tony, Alhambra Theater), Yeston and Kopit’s Phantom (North American Tour), Next to Normal (Dan, Kennedy Theater Festival), Songs for a New World (Bright Foundation), Something Rotten (Nick Bottom, Po’okela Award for Best Actor, Diamond Head Theater). As a director, he recently directed the regional premiere of the musical Waitress in Honolulu and directed Broadway star Tituss Burgess’ first solo show at Manhattan’s Ars Nova.  Kevin is the founder of SPARKed Arts Consulting whose mission is to spark greater joy in education through a greater integration of the arts in learning communities.  He also serves as Artistic Director of Chicago’s Beverly Arts Center. When not on stage, Kevin loves nothing more than spending time with his guys: cat Charlie, and husband Zachary.

Lisa Rock has been singing and acting professionally for nearly 40 years. Her original plays have appeared in Minneapolis, NYC, and Chicago. Regional work:  Ordway (The Wizard of Oz), New Tradition (The Heidi Chronicles; Godspell), Light Opera Works (The Mikado), Bailiwick, Sunshine Playhouse (Fiddler on the Roof), Metropolis (To Kill a Mockingbird; A Christmas Carol), American Theatre Co (Half-Life), The Golden Apple (Beauty and the Beast; Big) and Centerlight.  She’s been a proud member of Actor’s Equity for 17 years.  Lisa is the lead singer, writer, and producer of the longest-running Carpenters’ tribute band in North America: Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters. She’s written more than 25 original concerts and cabarets that have been performed across the country including Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters and A Carpenters’ Christmas. Since starting the Close to You show in 2010, the band has been seen by over 250,000 people in 41 states, playing nearly 400 shows. Lisa is the proud owner of Lisa Rock Entertainment (www.lisarockentertainment.com), where she books and manages five national touring bands including her own.
She’s most proud of the last 30 years with Robin who she met in Into the Woods and their 14-year-old son, Danny.

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Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church
Welcomes You.

No matter where you are on your journey of faith, our welcome knows no boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, culture, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, economic condition, or physical or mental ability.

We believe that God’s Creation is inherently good, and so are you!

We join with the Raue Center’s Mission of providing the Arts for All with this program and hope that you will enjoy the community as we welcome these wonderful Artists!

Please be sure to visit our websites for more information: http://stmarysepiscopalcl.org/about.html

GENERAL INFORMATION

• WEATHER POLICY: Arts On The Green @ St Mary’s is an open-air venue, and refuge cannot be provided in severe weather. In the event of rain or inclement weather, this show may be moved to our mainstage at 26 N Williams Street Crystal Lake or rescheduled for a later date. The decision will be made by 3 pm the day of the performance and an email notification will be sent to all ticket buyers. Please note: if the event is relocated to our mainstage, no outside food or drink is permitted inside the theater. 

• WATCH YOUR STEP! There may be uneven ground. Enter at your own risk. Raue Center is not responsible for personal injury or loss of property.

• NO SMOKING or vaping on the church grounds, please.

• Please, BE RESPECTFUL of St. Mary’s Memorial Garden. Do not enter the garden during the event or sit or place items on the wall.

• Picnic blankets and folding chairs are welcome. Please refrain from bringing large items that might obstruct the view of other patrons.

• FREE PARKING on the street and in the church parking lot is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• FOOD & BEVERAGES. You are welcome to bring your own food and drink  (including alcohol for those 21 and over) to enjoy on the green. Please drink responsibly.

• NO PETS. Service animals are welcome.

• KEEP THE GREEN CLEAN! Trash receptacles are available throughout the venue for your convenience.

• OUTDOOR RESTROOMS are located via the main parking lot and to the left next to the church.

•NEED ASSISTANCE? Please visit the check-in area, we’ll be happy to help you or answer any questions you may have.

• SUGGESTIONS? We thank you for your cooperation and patience as we launch this new program. If you have helpful suggestions on how we may improve your experience with us, please CONTACT US.

Arts On The Green Terms & Conditions.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tim Paul, board president

John Jacobsen, vice president

Chuck Stevens, treasurer

Luanne Flavin, secretary

John Green
Mike H. Johnson
Richard Kuranda
Jack Minsley
Rich Naponelli
Michelle Nowland
Sandra Pierce
Regan Shepley
Steven Szalaj
Jerry Trachsler

Stacey McInerney
Volunteer Liaison

RAUE CENTER STAFF

Richard Kuranda
Raue Center CEO & Founding Artistic Director of Williams Street Repertory

Justin Wellington
Managing Director

Jenna Klaproth
Operations Manager

Meredith Schaefer-Flowers
Director of Marketing &
Institutional Advancement

Michele V. Knight
Marketing Manager

James Knight
Economic Development Manager

Rob Scharlow
Raue Center School for the Arts
Director of Education

Maribeth Ling
Front of House Manager

Chris Tumblin
Raue Center Director of Production

Lisa Giebler
Technical Director

Ryan Meadow
Raue Center Production Manager

Robin Hughes
Executive Producer / Production Manager

James Mablin
Resident Music Director

Box Office Associate
Naomi Unverzagt

About Raue Center For The Arts

Raue Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. For 20 years, they have provided quality programming – striving to make it pertinent, available, and affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional showcase theatre named for its benefactor—Lucile Raue—Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic downtown Crystal Lake, Illinois, is a gathering place for our region’s citizens and has become a true destination. 

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