THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND DANCE AND THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC PRESENT
SHE LOVES ME
Book by JOE MASTEROFFMusic by JERRY BOCK
Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK
Based on a Play by Miklos Laszlo
Originally Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Originally Produced on Broadway by Harold Prince
in Association with Lawrence N. Kasha and Philip C. McKenna
Original Orchestrations by Don Walker
Adapted by Frank Matosich, Jr.
Director/Choreographer: Pamyla Stiehl
Music Director: Spencer Stern
Scenic Designer: Ashley Milleson
Costume Designer: Kylie McDonald*
Lighting Designer: Mary Goodwin
Sound Designer: Jimmie Denny
Stage Manager: Michael Beverley
*Partial fulfillment of the Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre,
Area of Specialization in Costuming
SHE LOVES ME
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The School of Theatre and Dance acknowledges that these
are the aboriginal territories of the Salish and Kalispel people, a number of whom
are our colleagues, students, and friends. We honor the path
they have always shown us in caring for this place for the generations to come.
*Es mistéʔes qe es lʔ, ci łu l ,T,atʔ̓ ayaqn u Qlispélixʷ sqlixʷúʔulexʷs t Nłʔaycčstm Kʷtis Snacx̓ ̣łqe̓ ym̓ ín. Qe es putʔem łu Sqélixʷ m̓ im̓ éʔeye̓ ms x̣ʷl ,olqʷštulexʷ łu x̣ʷl ,qł sqlqelixʷ.
AUDIENCE STATEMENT OF EMPOWERMENT
The School of Theatre & Dance recognizes that art can provoke;
therefore, during the course of this performance, patrons are empowered to leave
if themes or situations make them uncomfortable.
AUDIENCE DISCRETION ADVISED:
This production contains a gunshot sound effect and references suicide.
THE VIDEOTAPING OR OTHER VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING
OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
CAST
(in order of appearance)
Arpad Laszlo: Logan Lasher
Ladi Sipos: Bailey Carlson
Ilona Ritter: Elle Fisher
Steven Kodaly: Austin Mowat
Georg Nowack: Jack Broadway
Mr. Maraczek: Mike Painter
Amalia Balash: Arwen Baxter
Waiter: Ben Wambeke
Ensemble: Emily Albright, Mike Esparza, Hannah Jeppesen, Andy Lottis, David Mattson, Samantha Mitchell, Connor Romandine, Lucy Schindler
SETTING
A city in Europe. The 1930s.
~There will be one fifteen-minute intermission.~
MUSICIANS
Conductor: Spencer Stern
Violin I: Aidan McCormack
Violin II: Beatrice Shimanek, Zoe Transtrum
Viola: Bayley Ginnaty, Bethany Rippeon
Cello: Marley Ball, Jayla Mitchell, Andy Taylor
Bass: Blake Mikkola
Flute: Sofia Morales
Clarinet: Kennedy Payne
Clarinet/Flute: Garrett Waters
Double Reeds: Calby Vanhollebeke
Reed III: Jacob Logan
Trumpet: Andrew Kagerer
Horn: Belle Horman
Keys I: Landon Kleeman
Keys II: Hektor Pitstick
Percussion: Tom Berich
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT ONE
“Overture” (Orchestra)
Street outside of Maraczek’s shop:
“Good Morning, Good Day” (Sipos, Arpad, Ritter, Kodaly, Georg)
Maraczek’s shop interior:
“Sounds While Selling” (Customers, Sipos, Kodaly, Georg)
“Days Gone By” (Maraczek, Georg, Sipos, Ritter)
“No More Candy” (Amalia)
Street outside and Maraczek’s shop interior:
“The First Letter—Summer” (Georg)
“The Second Letter—Autumn” (Georg)
“The Third Letter—Winter” (Georg, Amalia)
Maraczek’s shop interior:
“Tonight at Eight” (Georg)
Maraczek’s workroom:
“I Don't Know His Name” (Amalia, Ritter)
Maraczek’s shop interior:
“Perspective” (Sipos)
“Goodbye, Georg” (Customers, Georg, Arpad, Ritter, Kodaly, Sipos, Amalia)
Maraczek’s workroom:
“Will He Like Me?” (Amalia)
Maraczek’s shop interior:
“Ilona” (Kodaly, Sipos, Arpad, Ritter)
“I Resolve” (Ritter)
~15-Minute Intermission~
ACT TWO
“Entr'acte” (Orchestra)
The Cafe Imperiale:
“A Romantic Atmosphere” (Waiter, Patrons, Hostess, Busboy)
“Mr. Nowack, Will You Please ...” (Amalia, Waiter, Georg)
“Dear Friend” (Amalia)
Maraczek’s hospital room:
“Try Me” (Arpad, Maraczek, Nurse)
Amalia’s apartment:
“Where's My Shoe?” (Amalia, Georg)
“Vanilla Ice Cream” (Amalia)
Street outside of Maraczek’s shop:
“She Loves Me” (Georg)
Maraczek’s shop interior:
“A Trip to the Library” (Ritter, Sipos)
“Grand Knowing You” (Kodaly)
Street outside and Maraczek’s shop interior:
“Twelve Days to Christmas” (Carolers, Customers, Georg, Amalia, Sipos, Ritter, Arpad)
Street outside of Maraczek’s shop:
“Finale” (Georg, Amalia)
“Bows” (Orchestra)
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
I love theatre! It has been my profession and passion for more decades than I sometimes care to admit … And in the last two years, my heart ached as I saw live theatre in jeopardy due to COVID-19. Even worse, I saw loved ones and colleagues suffer or leave us as the pandemic took its toll. While the pain still resides, I am renewed, as a theatre artist and romantic/idealistic person, by seeing the resurgence of our art form, human sentiment, and collective spirit. And what better time to be immersed in a musical-theatre production that celebrates all things of the heart and the wonder of personal connection? Working on this production has been therapeutic in the best sense.
She Loves Me is about love in its many guises—romantic love, secret love, platonic love, unrequited love, betrayed love, and vocational love. It is a show with a gigantic heart and couldn’t come at a better time. We are all starting to get back on our feet, yet still leaning on friends, peers, family, and partners while newly appreciating their love and support. The musical’s amazing score soars and lifts the heart. The world in and beyond Maraczek’s shop reminds us of all that really matters as we traverse tricky and tremulous landscapes. The cast, production partners, designers, musicians, and crew of this production have brought these messages to beautiful light; I could not be prouder of all they have accomplished. I am honored to have worked with them under conditions that remain difficult. I only hope that you, our dear audience members, will also feel the lift and pleasure of this timeless work, reminding us of the value of live musical theatre and the many facets of love in your life.
Dr. Pamyla Stiehl, Director
PRODUCTION STAFF
Production Manager: Jason McDaniel
Assistant Director: Andy Taylor
Conductor/Rehearsal Accompanist: Spencer Stern
Dance Captain: Emily Albright
Intimacy Coach: Mark Plonsky
Assistant Scenic Designer: Jay Michael Roberts
Assistant Costume Designer: Justin Freeny
Properties: Lizzy Wensley, Paige Wisneski
Assistant Stage Manager: Paisley Wanamaker
Technical Director/Scene Shop Manager: Brian Gregoire
Charge Artist: Ashley Milleson
Scene Shop Staff: Aaron Chris, Mike Esparza, Ashley Milleson, Jay Michael Roberts
Carpentry and Paint Crew: Arwen Baxter, Chase Collins, Justin Freeny, Brady Grenfell, Jamie Howard, Maille Moynahan, Valance Lausch, Chayten Pippin, Laila Sisson, Aurrora Watkins, Cheyenne Watts, Zach Yoswa
Prop Shop Manager: Laila Sisson
Costume Shop Manager: Paula Niccum
Cutter/Draper: Morgan Brooks, Aurrora Watkins
Stitching Lead: Marcee Murphy
Head Tailor: Lara Berich
Assistant Tailor: Ember Cuddy
Costume Shop Staff: Morgan Brooks, Elise Clayton, Ember Cuddy, Meg Merhar, Marcee Murphy, Aurrora Watkins
Costume Construction Crew: Jack Broadway, Morgan Brooks, Kinsey Church, Amber Crabtree, Zoe Dehline, Elizabeth Ellsworth, Dani Hoyer, Natalie Renk, Ren Shepherd, Ben Wambeke
Head Dyer: Paula Niccum
Light/Sound Shop Manager: Mike Post
Master Electrician: McCabe Thomas
Light Shop Staff: Peter Fedock, Aurrora Watkins
Light Hang and Focus Crew: Jason Bernardi, Sawyer Fairbanks, Jaiden Hettick, Sierra Niehus, Daphnie Sowa, Lizzy Wensley
Light Board Operator: Peter Fedock
Deck Lighting: Liana Dillon
Followspot Operators: Jason Bernardi, Elise Clayton
Sound Engineer: Everett Works
Deck Audio: Daphnie Sowa
Scenery/Props Crew: Maria Chimarusti, Hannah Dusek, Elle Lundgren, Matthew Miller, Rebecca White
Wardrobe Crew: Kaitlyn Bratten, Terra Honaker, O’Leary Kennedy, Tanner Niemi
House Manager: Sara Kutz-Yeager
SPECIAL THANKS
Molly Brandt
David Cody
TALENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 2021-2022
Ember Elizabeth Cuddy (they/them/theirs) is a junior in the Design and Technology concentration of the BFA Theatre program, focusing in Costumes, and is honored to be the 2021-2022 Talent Scholarship recipient. Raised in East Helena, MT, they have always loved clothing. Originally wanting to be a fashion designer, Ember discovered their love of theatre and costumes when they were in high school working on several different plays as an actor, assistant stage manager, props designer, and costume designer. As a senior in high school at the Montana State Thespian Festival, they saw UM’s production of White Christmas and knew that the University of Montana was the school for them. Since arriving at UM in Fall 2019, Ember has been involved with many shows. They were one of the props designers for Pride & Prejudice, pre-COVID, and then one of the props designers for She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms. They also were the assistant costume designer for Welcome to the Void. They also greatly enjoyed working as one of the costume designers for Fabled last semester.
Ember has taken many classes in costume design, rendering, flat patterning, draping, textiles, and period patternmaking here at UM. They love creating beautiful pieces of clothing and coming up with interesting and socially aware design concepts. Not only is Ember a Theatre major, but they are also getting a minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. They are fascinated by the way gender can influence clothing and the way sexuality and identity can affect people’s presentation. They hope to someday work on developing a more nuanced understanding of gender in theatre and to help create affirming clothing for people of all identities.
In addition to their love of theatre, Ember also loves to read and write. They love writing poetry and short stories. They have been published in Helena’s 2019 edition of Pen & Ink and The Make It Safe Project’s newly released anthology book First Love. They also were given the opportunity to perform a poem in Verbatim: Celebrating Resilience this year. Ember also runs an Etsy shop where they sell earrings and art prints.
Ember is so grateful to their mentor and advisor, Assistant Professor Lara Berich, for their constant encouragement and support. They are also grateful to Costume Shop Supervisor Paula Niccum and Professor Alessia Carpoca for all of their advice and lessons. Ember is thankful to the rest of the Theatre and Dance faculty/staff for their support and instruction. They also wish to thank the audience and donors for their support and appreciation of the performing arts.
UM THEATRE AND DANCE STUDENTS SUPPORTED BY
Ballet Beyond Borders Scholarship; Charles Ross Capps, Sr., and Agnes Ranjo Capps Scholarship; George & Louise Caras Scholarship; James Caras Family Scholarships; Sarah Crump Memorial Scholarship; Alexander & Virginia Dixon Dean Scholarships; William P. Gillespie Scholarship; Riki Gordon Scholarship; Donal Harrington Scholarships; Jim Kriley Memorial Scholarship; Mary Cardell Moore and Robert & Florence Cardell Awards; Mott Ranch Scholarship; Odyssey of the Stars Scholarships; Sarah Ottley Memorial Scholarship; Rachel Sprunk Smith Scholarship; Sheila M. Sullivan Scholarship; Talent Scholarship; Thespian Scholarships; UM Dance Days Scholarships; Steve Wing Scholarships; May Carol Zeman Award
PICK-WHAT-YOU-PAY Supported by
Anonymous; UM President’s Office
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