42nd Street is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
Original Direction and Dances by GOWER CHAMPION
Originally Produced on Broadway by DAVID MERRICK
In compliance with the Healthy Elon protocols, all audience members – regardless of vaccination status – must wear masks in indoor campus spaces.
Special Thanks
Dr. Connie Book, Dr. Aswani Volety, Dr. Gabie Smith, Chair Lauren Kearns, NCCU Theater, Whitney Goodman
Cast
| Abner Dillion/Ensemble, Julian Marsh U/S | Andy Edelman |
| Andy Lee/Ensemble | Renell Taylor |
| Ann Reilly (Anytime Annie), Peggy Sawyer U/S | Alex Pouloutides |
| Bert Barry | Zion Middleton |
| Bert U/S, Pat Denning U/S, Abner Dillion/Ensemble U/S | Aidan Levinson |
| Billy Lawlor | Sayo Oni |
| Dorothy Brock | Audrey Trullinger |
| Dorothy Brock U/S, Maggie U/S | Abby Harnum |
| Ensemble #1 F., Phyllis Dale U/S, Lorraine Flemming U/S | Caroline Borio |
| Ensemble #2 F./Ethel | Shannon O’Shaughnessy |
| Ensemble #3 F./Diane Lorimer | Katie Jo Fulks |
| Ensemble #4 M. | Bryant Howard |
| Ensemble #5 M., Billy U/S | Daniel Brackett |
| Ensemble #6 M., Mac U/S, Oscar U/S | Timothy Brausch |
| Swing | Kimmy Sessions |
| Julian Marsh | Weston LeCrone |
| Lorraine Flemming | Camille Fundingsland |
| Mac, Ensemble | Alex Segarra |
| Maggie Jones | Elsa Oates Keefe |
| Oscar, Ensemble, Andy Lee U/S | Jaron Cole |
| Pat Denning | Zeth Dixon |
| Peggy Sawyer | Mary Kate McDonald |
| Phyllis Dale, Ann Reilly (Anytime Annie) U/S | Hannah Hubbard |
Creative Team
| Co-Directors | Alexandra Joye Warren Chari Arespacochaga |
| Choreographer | Deborah Leamy |
| Assistant Choreographers | Hannah Hubbard Renell Taylor |
| Music Director/Conductor | Chris Rayis |
| Asst. Student Music Director | Abby Harnum |
| Piano | Tyson Hankins |
| Artistic Director | Julio Matos |
| Assistant Scenic Designer | Jessica Valente |
| Scenic Artist | Jonathan Jensen Elizabeth Brady |
| Costume Coordinator | Jack Smith |
| Assistant Costume Designer | Riley Gibson |
| Sound Designer | Mike Smith |
| Lighting Designer | Arthur Reese |
| Assistant Lighting Designers | Alex Nemfakos Hannah Brown |
| Stage Manager | Allyson Vogel |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Haley Robles |
Production Team
| Production Manager | Bill Webb |
| Technical Director | JP Mullican |
| Asst. Technical Director | Eric Kanzinger |
| Costume Shop Manager | Heidi Jo Scheimer |
| Props Supervisor | Natalie Taylor Hart |
| Props Coordinator | Haley Richey |
| Props Artisan | Becca Wycoff |
| Audio Engineer | Sydney Bell |
| Audio 2 | Sarah Adams |
| Sound Crew | Sarah Fetherston |
| Light Board Operator | Sophia Walper |
| Followspot Operators | Collin Flanagan Derick Donato |
| Light Crew | Mari Davis Maretha Rawls Erik Dilauro |
| Deck Chief | Eric Kanzinger |
| Deck Crew | Erik Houck Kameron Askew Keri Anderson Mia McManamy |
| Fly Operators | Charles Pelletier Ella Huestis Kayla Jordan |
| Wardrobe Crew | Charlee Rubino Ellie Schwartz Katie Kapp Summer Severin |
| Front-of-House Supervisor | David McGraw |
| Poster Design | Sydney Dye |
| House Manager | Laura McGuire |
Musical Numbers
Overture & Opening Act One ……….Dancers
Young and Healthy ……….Peggy, Billy
In Four: Shadow Waltz ……….Maggie
In Three: Shadow Waltz ……….Dorothy
Production: Shadow Waltz ……….Dorothy, Ensemble
Reprise: Shadow Waltz ……….Dorothy
Go Into Your Dance ……….Maggie, Peggy, Annie, Phyllis, Lorraine, Andy
You’re Getting to be a Habit with Me ……….Dorothy
Getting Out of Town ……….Maggie, Bert, Pat, Full Ensemble
Dames ……….Billy, Full Ensemble
I Know Now ……….Dorothy, Billy, Full Ensemble
We’re in the Money ……….Annie, Phyllis, Lorraine, Peggy, Full Ensemble
There’s a Sunny Side to Ev’ry Situation ……….Annie & Full Ensemble
Lullaby of Broadway ……….Julian, Billy, Andy, Bert, Annie, Phyllis, Lorraine, Maggie, Abner, & Full Ensemble
About a Quarter to Nine ……….Dorothy, Peggy
Shuffle Off to Buffalo ……….Bert, Maggie, Annie, & Full Ensemble
Forty-Second Street ……….Peggy & Full Ensemble
Finale Act Two ……….Julian & Full Ensemble
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Bios
Tyson Hankins
Deborah Leamy
JP Mullican
Natalie Taylor Hart
Arthur Reese
Chris Rayis
Alexandra Joye Warren
Sarah Kay Adams
Kameron Askew
Sydney Bell
Daniel Brackett
Elizabeth Brady
Timothy Scott Brausch
Hannah Elise Brown
Jaron Cole
Zeth Dixon
Andy Edelman
Camille Fundingsland
Katie Fulks
Abby Harnum
Erik Houck
Bryant Howard
Hannah Hubbard
Eric Kanzinger
Elsa Oates Keefe
Ella Huestis
Weston LeCrone
Mary Kate McDonald
Mia McManamy
Alex Nemfakos
Shannon O’Shaughnessy
Sayo Oni
Alex Pouloutides
Zion Middleton
Haley Robles
Alex Segarra
Summer Severin
Kimmy Sessions
Renell Taylor
Audrey Trullinger
Allyson Vogel
Tyson Hankins
Tyson Hankins is one of the full-time staff accompanists for the musical theatre program at Elon University. A classically trained pianist, Tyson is able to play a multitude of genres ranging from classical to pop and everything in between. Since beginning work here in 2006, he has accompanied many musical productions at Elon University, as well as numerous musical productions for community theatre and professional organizations in the area.
Deborah Leamy
Deb has performed on Broadway in Never Gonna Dance, Sweet Sell of Success, and was an original cast member of the Tony winning Broadway musical Fosse. Regional/National tours include: Chicago, Phantom of the Opera, Joseph...Dreamcoat, Bye, Bye Birdie, Kiss Me Kate, and A Chorus Line. Choreographer/Director for productions of Legally Blonde, Fugitive Songs, Damn Yankees, Pippin, My Way, Shrek, Roar of the Greasepaint..., and Grease as well as various cabarets, benefits/revues. In 2016 she created the west coast version of the NYC AIDS benefit BROADWAY BARES, in San Francisco, in conjunction with BC/EFA.
JP Mullican
JP has served as the Performing Arts Technical Director since Fall 2017. Prior to Elon, he worked as a lead craftsperson and project manager on productions such as Paw Patrol Live. Outside of Elon, he continues work as a freelance technical designer on productions such as the Frozen Australian Tour, The Beauty and the Beast in Shanghai, and The Phantom of the Opera World Tour. In his free time, JP builds custom furniture and runs an ever-increasing number of virtual Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. He couldn’t do any of this without the constant support of his amazing partner.
Natalie Taylor Hart
Natalie Taylor Hart is a Scenic Designer and the Associate Chair of Performing Arts at Elon University. Selected Scenic Designs: New York: Tech Support (59E59TH, Off-Broadway); Tartuffe (Queens Theatre, Off-Off-Broadway); Slave Shack (Algonquin Theatre); Associate Designer for The Wiz (The Netherlands). Regional: Life in the Fat Lane (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park); Having Our Say, Our Town {Scenic Consultant}, Fences {Finalist in World Stage Design 2017 Taipei}, White Lightning (Triad Stage). Exhibitions: USITT Design Expo, Prague Quadrennial, World Stage Design Finalist 2017, Lincoln Center Portfolio Review. MFA, Ohio University. Proud member of IATSE USA Local 829. natalietaylorhart.com
Arthur Reese
Arthur M. Reese received his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Virginia. Reese was the first and to our knowledge, is still the only African American to earn this degree from UVA. Professor Reese is known throughout the United States and abroad for his technical prowess in the theater realm. He has set the mood for the past 32 years as Technical Director for the National Black Theater Festival in Winston-Salem, NC. He has designed sets and lighting for Maya Angelou, John Amos, Samuel L. Jackson, the Negro Ensemble Co. and over a thousand other productions.
Chris Rayis
CHRIS RAYIS (Music Director) Broadway: Frozen. National Tour: Hamilton; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Elf; Man of La Mancha. Film: The Last Five Years. Off-Broadway: Far From Heaven; Cruel Intentions. As composer-lyricist: Just South of Gihon (Belmont University); Deep Water Ballad (Penn State); The Music of Chris Rayis (54 Below); Miss Helvetica (The American School in Switzerland); Jenny and the Paper Pirates (The American School in Switzerland). CHRIS RAYIS || TRANSCRIBER OF DREAMS out now on Spotify and Apple Music. Proud part-owner of Manchester United, the world's greatest football club.
Alexandra Joye Warren
Alexandra Joye Warren is an Assistant Professor of Performing Arts at Elon University. Alexandra received her BA from Spelman College and MFA from UNC Greensboro. She performed, choreographed, and taught in New York with Christal Brown's INSPIRIT dance company, Paloma and Patricia McGregor's Angela's Pulse, Sydnie L. Mosley Dances and others. Alexandra has been fortunate to study with Germaine Acogny’s Jant-Bi at L'Ecole Des Sables in Senegal and worked with Bill T. Jones as a performer in development of Fela! the Musical. Alexandra is the 2021 Inaugural Artist-In-Residence for the Greensboro Downtown Parks. Alexandra is the Founding Artistic Director of JOYEMOVEMENT dance company which has toured nationally since 2014.
Sarah Kay Adams
Sarah is a junior now, here at Elon, majoring in Theatre Design/Technology and Arts Administration. In her most recent shows, she was the Sound Designer and Audio Technician 1 at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse for Guys & Dolls, Mamma Mia!, Freaky Friday, and The Full Monty. Sarah has done a multitude of sound design, but Concord Floral may be one of Sarah’s favorites for a while. She had so much fun creating with the cast and designers. Sarah hopes you are just as excited as she is for everyone to see this show and hopes you enjoy the show!
Kameron Askew
Kameron Askew is so glad to be performing in his second Collage performance at Elon University. Last semester he performed in Renegade's production of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee directed by Jaron Cole. He will also be performing in the MainStage musical Head Over Heels this fall in the dance ensemble. He is so thankful for the artist he gets to work with in this department and looks forward to a wonderful year!
Sydney Bell
Sydney Bell is a senior Theatrical Design and Technology and Arts Administration major from Atlanta, Georgia. She is honored to work with so many talented artists and is overjoyed to close out her Elon career with this beautiful show. Sydney’s notable Elon credits include Beast Mode Champion (Stage Manager), We Will Rock You (Asst. Stage Manager), and Clown Bar(Asst. Stage Manager). Sydney has enjoyed working with this wonderful team and is excited to share this production with everyone! Sydney would like to thank her parents and friends for their love and support.
Daniel Brackett
Daniel Brackett is senior in the music theatre program. At Elon, he has appeared in Fugitive Songs, Damn Yankees, and Once On This Island. Born and raised in Southern California, Daniel has worked with several companies in the area including Ensemble Theatre Company, 5 Star Theatricals, Rubicon Theatre Company, and Ventura Ballet Company. Upon graduation, Daniel plans to move to New York to pursue a Broadway career, and eventually land back in sunny SoCal.
Elizabeth Brady
Elizabeth is a senior graduating with a degree in Theatrical Design and Technology Major and Arts Administration. She couldn't think of a more fun show to end her Elon career with. She would like to thank the cast, crew, and production team for making this such a positive experience.
Timothy Scott Brausch
I am so grateful to have the opportunity to close out my performance career at Elon with this powerful and moving show, just as I closed out my high school performance career with the same one. Thank you to my professors, family, and friends for guiding me along the way.
Hannah Elise Brown
Hannah Elise Brown is a senior with majors in Arts Administration and Theatrical Design and Technology, with concentrations in stage management and lighting design and a minor in Business Administration. She is so excited to be able to be the lighting designer for both Concord Floral and Inferior Sex along with the stage manager for Clue! Some of her past credits at Elon include Movin' On (Lighting Designer) and Fall Dance Concert 2021 (Stage Manager/Lighting Designer). She would like to thank her family and friends, as she would not be able to do this without them!
Jaron Cole
A senior in the Music Theatre and Arts Administration programs. Elon highlights: Spelling Bee (Director/Choreographer), Into the Woods (Mysterious Man), the President of Renegade Productions, and the Artistic Director of Elon Cares for the last two years. Jaron has worked administratively with The Muny and The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ. Thank you friends and family!
Zeth Dixon
Zeth Dixon is a 3rd year Music Theatre Major here at Elon University. Some of his favorite credits include Eddie in Mamma Mia (Bigfork Summer Playhouse), Crapshooter/Ensemble in Guys & Dolls (Bigfork Summer Playhouse), Pat Denning/Ensemble in 42nd Street (Elon University), and Man #1 in Songs for a New World (Nashville Children’s Theatre). He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and also serves in many leadership positions here on campus.
Andy Edelman
Andy is thrilled to be ending his time at Elon with Movin' On. Working on this show has been a dream. Thank you to Professor Matos and all those involved! Andy is looking forward to moving to NYC after Graduation. Regional/Previous Credits: 42nd Street, Footloose, La Cage Aux Folles, The Music Man, Chicago, West Side Story.
Camille Fundingsland
Camille Fundingsland is a second year BFA Musical Theatre Major all the way from San Diego, California. She is incredibly excited to take part in her first Elon production as Lorraine in 42nd Street. Recent credits include Little Women (Beth), Xanadu (Kira), and Newsies (Katherine). Special thanks to her voice professor Dr. Polly, Mom, Dad, and her little sis Audrey for all the support! Instagram: @camille_nf
Katie Fulks
Katie is a proud native of Huntington, West Virginia and senior at Elon University pursuing a B.F.A in Dance Performance & Choreography and a B.A. in Arts Administration. At Elon, she has performed choreography by Christal Brown, Casey Avaunt, Jen Guy Metcalf, and Amy Beasley. Katie had the extreme pleasure to perform in Elon Music Theatre’s production of 42nd Street. This summer, Katie performed in Tarzan the musical, Honey in the Rock, and Romeo and Juliet with Theatre West Virginia. Katie is also a researcher studying the propaganda potential of ballet choreography with a focus on Soviet Union ballets.
Abby Harnum
Abby Harnum is a current proud member of the Music Theatre BFA class of 2023 here at Elon University. Most recently, Abby traveled to Florence, Italy this past summer and performed in the Ensemble of La Bohéme and La Traviata. She has also been seen as Gertrude McFuzz in the Bucks County Playhouse Youth Company’s production of Seussical and as Sister Sophia in their production of The Sound of Music. Abby is very grateful to be a part of this production and she’d like to thank her friends, family and the Elon faculty for their support.
Erik Houck
Erik is super excited to be performing here at Elon alongside his peers! Previous roles Erik has played include Tom of Warwick in the Broadway tour of Camelot and Roger in ITS’s Rent.
Bryant Howard
This is Bryant's first year and first Grand Night at Elon University, and he is so excited to perform alongside his talented peers. Bryant's previous performances at Elon include 42nd Street (Ensemble), Elon Cares, and upcoming as an understudy for Scott in Movin' On, a workshop. Bryant would like to thank the faculty and his peers for their hard work on this project and hopes you all enjoy!
Hannah Hubbard
Hannah is a current senior in the Music Theatre and Arts Administration program here at Elon and she cannot wait to get back on stage, especially in a tap dance show. Hannah's been tapping since she was four years old and has been in various tap shows like Anything Goes and Crazy For You. When not tapping on stage you can find her tapping in the garage with her dad or trying to convince her mom to join in. I hope you enjoy the show!
Eric Kanzinger
Eric is currently a senior at Elon studying Theatrical Design and Technology with a focus in technical direction and scenic construction with a minor in communications. He has been a part of the theatre world since sixth grade, both acting and working backstage, but fell in love with the technical world at the end of his high school career. Eric would like to thank the wonderful design team, directing team, actors, professors, and his family for helping him get to where he is today and for creating such a wonderful show.
Elsa Oates Keefe
Elsa is a junior Musical Theatre major from Lowell, Massachusetts. Recent credits include Fun Home (Paramount Theatre Aurora) Sister Act (Geva Theatre Center), 42nd Street (Elon University), Bubbly Black Girl (Elon University), The Who’s Tommy (Seacoast Rep). Many thanks to her mentors, friends, and family for their unwavering support, and to her Mom, whom she couldn’t chase her dreams without.
Ella Huestis
Ella is a sophomore Music Theatre student from Dallas, TX and is thrilled to be performing on the Elon stage again! Elon Credits include Collage, Elon Cares, Grand Night, and Movin On and they are ecstatic to be in the Ensemble of Head Over Heels this fall, as well as serving as Associate Choreographer and Dance Captain for the production. Past credits include Bonnie (Bonnie & Clyde), Roxie (Chicago), Little Sally/Dance Captain (Urinetown), Katherine/Dance Corps (Newsies). Huge thanks to every creative team member for their hard work on this show. Enjoy! @ellagracehuestis
Weston LeCrone
Weston is thrilled to be on both sides of the table for his final Elon credit! Previous Elon productions include 42nd Street, Fugitive Songs, Damn Yankees, Bent, and #silenced (Co-Director). Regional/professional credits include The Sound of Music (Beef & Boards), Mamma Mia, Mary Poppins (The Prizery), And Then They Came For Me (Indiana Rep). Special thanks to the cast, crew, and creative team for all their dedication to this project. Much love to Mom and Dad.
Mary Kate McDonald
MK McDonald is thrilled to be participating in Collage! Recent credits include Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street, Dorothy in Wizard of Oz, and Patrice in 13. MK is also appearing as Ismene in Renegade's Antigone this fall at Elon. Thank you to Dr. McCarty, Professor Liu, Tyson Hankins, Faythe Kelly and Giselle Watts! @marykate.mcdonald
Mia McManamy
Mia is a Sophomore from Kansas City, Missouri majoring in Music Theatre with a minor in Communications as well as an Elon College of Arts & Science Fellow. Some of her favorite recent roles include Judy Bernly (9 to 5) and Rosie (Mamma Mia!). Recent Elon Credits include Collage '21, Grand Night '22, Movin' On last spring, and this fall she is thrilled to be in the ensemble of Head Over Heels! She would not be here without her incredible family, teachers, and support system!
Alex Nemfakos
Alex is a Senior TDT major with a concentration in lighting and stage management. This year she is the lighting designer on Heart of Shrapnel, Sense and Sensibilities, and The Cherry Orchard. Additionally, she is one of several lighting designers on the Fall Dance Concert and an assistant lighting designer on 42nd Street.
Shannon O’Shaughnessy
Shannon is a Senior Drama and Theatre Studies Major here at Elon, with minors in Music and Dance. Previous productions at Elon include, The Wolves (dramaturg) and 42nd Street (Ensemble/Ethel). This past Spring she spent the semester studying Classical Acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Shannon is thrilled to be a part of this show and wants to thank her family and friends for their constant love and support.
Sayo Oni
Sayo Oni is a Junior at Elon University in the Musical Theatre BFA program. Some of his most recent credits are The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, Beast Mode Champion, and Songs for a New World. Sayo would like to thank his mom, dad, sisters, niece, and extended family and friends for their unlimited support. Sayo would also like to thank the creative team and cast for all of their hard work on this production. He's incredibly grateful for the opportunity to perform and be surrounded by this talented ensemble.
Alex Pouloutides
Alex is a senior BFA music theatre major and is thrilled to be making her Elon MT debut in 42nd Street. She has previously appeared on the McCrary Stage in the 2020 spring dance concert Rite Of Seasons. She would like to thank Professor Matos, Ken, Sara, Nina, Gene, and Deb for their support, as well as LK and the dance department. She is so grateful to her mom, dad, and sister for their love and encouragement throughout this process. When in doubt, tap it out.
Zion Middleton
Zion Middleton is a junior BFA Music Theatre major from McDonough, Ga. His passion for social justice and change in today’s society is what drives his need to perform. Outside of performing he enjoys directing, playing soccer, and working at the Boys and Girl’s Club of Alamance County. Other theatre credits include: Aldolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone, Judas in Godspell. Lucas in Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, and Fortinbras in Hamlet. Special thanks to his mother, grandmother and brother!
Haley Robles
Haley is a sophomore double major in Theatrical Design & Technology and Psychology from Lakeland, Florida! She is thrilled for you all to see this amazing show filled with so much talent and hard work. Her previous credits include Assistant Stage Manager for The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin. She hopes that you all enjoy the show and would like to thank her family, friends, and the wonderful company of 42nd Street!
Alex Segarra
Alex Segarra, born in Chicago and raised in Miami, is now a senior Music Theater major with 42nd Street being his second main-stage production, previously performing in the McCrary theater in Once On This Island his freshman year. Being a strong dancer along with having a natural stage presence, he has been in various other performances throughout his collegiate career through student-produced showcases such as Grand Night and Elon Cares. Saying goodbye is never easy, but he is excited to perform in a show one more time before he graduates. Special thanks to his family and friends, enjoy the show!
Summer Severin
Summer is a sophomore Music Theatre major and Music Production minor from South Florida. She is so excited to be back performing on the Elon stage! She sends all of her love to the MT class of '26 for their Elon debut! @summerseverinn @elon_mt25
Kimmy Sessions
Kimmy Sessions is thrilled to be a part the Spring Dance Concert. She is a junior from South Florida majoring in Arts Administration, minoring in dance, theatre arts and business. Previous Elon credits include Fall Dance Concert and 42nd Street (Swing). During her time here, she has had the opportunity to study dance abroad in Florence and Ghana. Thank you to the creative team for this opportunity. Enjoy the show!
Renell Taylor
Renell Taylor (Performer) is delighted to be making an appearance in Collage. Recent/Favorite credits include Lucky in Dames at Sea at the National WWII Museum, Specs in Newsies with Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre, and Ensemble in Chicago at The Lex. He is a senior at Elon University where he is double majoring with a minor to receive a BFA in Musical Theatre, a BA in Arts Administration, as well as a minor in business administration. Renell would like to give special thanks to his family and friends as well as all of the amazing educators he has had the pleasure to learn from.
Audrey Trullinger
Audrey is a Senior Music Theatre Major here at Elon. This is her FIRST time in an Elon Mainstage Musical and to say she is excited would be an understatement. She would like to thank her friends and family for being there for her through everything! Love you all!
Allyson Vogel
Allyson Vogel is a junior majoring in Biology and Theatrical Design and Technology with a focus in stage management. She is overjoyed to stage-manage 42nd Street, and this is her first show to have a live audience! Her recent shows include The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin (stage manager) and Pheromone (stage manager). She is so proud of all the hard work put into this show, and she looks forward to be studying abroad in the spring.
