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AFA
MUSICAL
THEATRE
SHOWCASEA VIRTUAL PRODUCTION PERFORMED &DESIGNED BY AFA THEATRE STUDENTS
MAY 14 , 6 :00 PM @ WWW .NORMANDALE .EDU
THEATRE AT NORMANDALE
theatre at normandale presents
AFA MUSICAL THEATRESHOWCASE
DIRECTED BY AMANDA WHITE
ASSISTANT DIRECTORSean Byrd
MUSICAL DIRECTOR & ACCOMPANISTBradley Beahen
TECHNICAL DIRECTORTom Burgess
STAGE MANAGER Shelby Lengyel
SCENIC DESIGNVicky Erickson†
COSTUME DESIGN Michael Chabot†, Miles Davis, Taelyn Gore*, Shelby Lengyel
LIGHTING DESIGNSofía Campbell Gandía†, Erika Ellis†, Vicky Erickson†, Brennan Flynn Higby,
Taelyn Gore*, Bennett Klingman*, Melissa Knapik†, Shelby Lengyel, Lane Oberg,
Drew Ryan‡, Allison Skinner*, Bill Stevens‡, Emma Stringer‡, Vonny Wilborn‡
* AFA in Theatre Performance Candidate / † AFA in Theatre Production & Design Candidate
‡ Normandale-SMSU BA in Theatre Arts Partnership Student
SCENIC & LIGHTING MENTORTom Burgess
COSTUME MENTORAnnie Cady
ADDITIONAL LIGHTING DESIGNJim Eischen
CAST
ELIZABETH BELFIORI*BENNETT KLINGMAN*ANDREW SCHEIBER*ALLISON SKINNER*
* AFA in Theatre Performance Candidate / † AFA in Theatre Production & Design Candidate
‡ Normandale-SMSU BA in Theatre Arts Partnership Student
PROGRAM
“MISTER CELLOPHANE" JOHN KANDER & FRED EBBfrom Chicago
Performed by: Andrew Scheiber
Lighting Design: Lane Oberg
Costume Design: Michael Chabot
“OUT THERE” ALAN MENKEN & STEPHEN SCHWARTZfrom The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Performed by: Elizabeth Belfiori
Lighting Design: Emma Stringer
Costume Design: Michael Chabot
“OUT OF THE DARKNESS” ZINA GOLDRICH & MARCY HEISLERfrom Ever After
Performed by: Bennett Klingman and Allison Skinner
Lighting Design: Bennett Klingman
Costume Design: Taelyn Gore
PROGRAM
“BEING ALIVE” STEPHEN SONDHEIMfrom Company
Performed by: Allison Skinner
Lighting Design: Bill Stevens
Costume Design: Shelby Lengyel
“WORDS FAIL” BENJ PASEK & JUSTIN PAULfrom Dear Evan Hansen
Performed by: Bennett Klingman
Lighting Design: Taelyn Gore
Costume Design: Shelby Lengyel
“WHO I’D BE” JEANINE TESORI & DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIREfrom Shrek the MusicalPerformed by: Elizabeth Belfiori, Bennett Klingman, and Andrew Scheiber
Lighting Design: Sofía Campbell Gandía
Costume Design: Miles Davis
“DANCE WITH YOU” MATTHEW SKLA & CHAD BEGUELINfrom The Prom
Performed by: Elizabeth Belfiori and Allison Skinner
Lighting Design: Melissa Knapik
Costume Design: Miles Davis
“IT ALL FADES AWAY” JASON ROBERT BROWNfrom The Bridges of Madison County
Performed by: Andrew Scheiber
Lighting Design: Drew Ryan
Costume Design: Michael Chabot
PROGRAM
“AGONY” STEPHEN SONDHEIMfrom Into the Woods
Performed by: Bennett Klingman and Andrew Scheiber
Lighting Design: Erika Ellis
Costume Design: Taelyn Gore
“MORNING PERSON” JEANINE TESORI & DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIREfrom Shrek the Musical
Performed by: Elizabeth Belfiori
Lighting Design: Allison Skinner
Costume Design: Michael Chabot
“I CAN DO BETTER THAN THAT” JASON ROBERT BROWNfrom The Last 5 Years
Performed by: Allison Skinner
Lighting Design: Vonny Wilborn
Costume Design: Shelby Lengyel
“SONNET 29” GEORGIA STITTfrom "Sonnet 29" by William Shakespeare
Performed by: Bennett Klingman
Lighting Design: Brennan Flynn Higby
Costume Design: Shelby Lengyel
UNLIKELY LOVERS” WILLIAM FINNfrom Falsettos
Performed by: Elizabeth Belfiori, Bennett Klingman,
Andrew Scheiber, and Allison Skinner
Lighting Design: Vicky Erickson and Shelby Lengyel
Costume Design: Michael Chabot
PRODUCTION CREW
VIDEO PRODUCTION Pavel Ignatenkov
SCENE SHOP FOREMAN Ray Heath
SCENIC BUILD CREW Sofía Campbell Gandía†, Michael
Chabot†, Vicky Erickson†
COSTUME CONSTRUCTION CREW Michael Chabot†, Miles Davis,
Taelyn Gore*, Melissa Knapik†,
Shelby Lengyel, Emma Stringer ‡
PUBLICITY Terri Barr, Steven Geller, Mary
Solverson
PROGRAM Terri Barr
COVID SAFETY DEPUTY Shelby Lengyel
Dr. Jeff Judge, Dean of Humanities
Tom Burgess, Chair, Department of TheatreTheatre Faculty: Tom Burgess, Anne Byrd, Sean Byrd, Annie Cady,
Kathleen Bagby Coate, and Amanda White
* AFA in Theatre Performance Candidate / † AFA in Theatre Production & Design Candidate
‡ Normandale-SMSU BA in Theatre Arts Partnership Student
CLOSED CAPTIONING Geri Wilson
The Normandale COVID Planning Team
SPECIAL THANKS
DEPARTMENTPERSONNEL
DIRECTORS' NOTE
What a lovely end to what has been a challenging year for all of us-- for Theatre at
Normandale and for our beloved audience alike. We will confess to sorting through
some strong emotions while watching these students at work, a. There’s nothing
like a musical theatre number, done with feeling, to make the world outside the
theatre fall away.
What you’re about to see was brought into being by Theatre at Normandale
students: this is a cabaret of songs chosen by these students, out of love, or
curiosity, or the blend they make when they sing with someone else. The set was
designed by an AFA candidate in Production & Design, and every musical number
is lit by students in this semester’s Lighting Design class. The costumes (some of
them handcrafted, painted, and constructed), are designed and built by Costume
Design students.
These 4 actors were a true quartet from the first moment--some of them met each
other in person for the first time at our first rehearsal in the space, and they already
seemed like old pals. You will see that dynamic at play in tonight’s Showcase.
These artists love each other, and they look out for each other in the work. No
Theatre faculty could ask for more than that.
We are proud of all of these students, and of who they are as artists facing the
world. We hope that you will allow their work to transport you for an hour to a
space outside your life, and into a darkened theatre surrounded by music and color
and joy. We hope, too, that you feel the power of live theatre as you watch--we are
counting the days until we can greet you in the Theatre for that experience again.
Wishing you a wonderful summer, and we’ll see you next season!
Warmly,
Amanda and Sean
CAST & CREW BIOGRAPHIES
BRADLEY BEAHEN (Musical Director), a native to Minnesota, ventured out east to
study musical theater at Carnegie Mellon University. Bradley returned to the Twin
Cities after college and found a home on the Mcknight Stage at the Ordway Center
for the Performing Arts, Chanhassen Dinner Theater, and St. Paul's History Theatre.
After a wonderful run in MN, Bradley ventured out to NYC and has worked
regionally for the last 15 years. Favorite theaters include American Heartland
Theatre (Kansas City) Gem Theatre (Detroit) Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Maltz
Jupiter (FLA) Lyric Theater of Oklahoma, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Mountain
Playhouse (PA), and Theatre Aspen (CO). Bradley made his return to Minneapolis
four years ago and has been working primarily as a Musical Director throughout
the Twin Cities as well as Resident Music Director at Normandale Community
College. Recent credits include Plaid Tidings and Winter Wonderettes at Lyric Arts,
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at Old Log Theatre, Mamma Mia at the
Channhassen Dinner Theatre, Title of Show at Normandale Community College
and the world premiere workshop of Pansy Craze (written by Max Wojtanowicz
and Michael Gruber) for the NEXT Festival at Theatre Latte Da.
ELIZABETH BELFIORI (Cast) is new to Normandale. She has previously enjoyed
playing the roles of Anna Maria in GODSPELL and Mary Poppins in Mary Poppinsat Eagan High School, as well as playing Cathy Seldon in Eagan Summer
Community Theatre’s production of Singin’ in the Rain. She is currently working
towards her AFA. Major thanks to the cast and crew of this fast-paced production.
You rock. Hi to my family!
TOM BURGESS (Technical Director/Scenic & Lighting Mentor) has worked as a set
designer and technical director for the Guthrie Theater’s Guthrie/BFA program and
the Guthrie Experience programs. While at the Guthrie, he worked as a properties
artisan on productions such as His Girl Friday, The Great Gatsby, and The RealThing. Additionally, Tom has worked as a properties master and assistant scenic
designer for a number of Penumbra Theatre's productions. He has stage managed
for A Prairie Home Companion’s cruises traveling to the Baltic States, the
Caribbean, and Scotland. Most recently, Tom has designed scenery for the
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh’s production of Nat Turner in Jerusalem as well as
designing and building the set for the conceptual dance film, Kitchen DanceProject.
CAST & CREW BIOGRAPHIES
SEAN BYRD (Assistant Director) has been a member of the Theatre faculty since
2002. In addition to his work at NCC, he is an active actor/director in the Twin
Cities. He has appeared on stage with such companies as 15 Head: A Theatre Lab,
The Minnesota Shakespeare Project, Fifty Foot Penguin Theatre, Pig’s Eye Theatre,
Sandbox Theatre, Hardcover Theatre, Yellow Tree Theatre, DalekoArts, and Walking
Shadow Theatre Company. Sean recently directed String (Yellow Tree Theatre),
Sam’s Son (Bucket Brigade Theatre), Plaid Tidings (Lyric Arts), and Our Town(Duluth Playhouse).
ANNIE CADY (Costume Mentor) has designed costumes for several area theatre
and dance companies including Ananya Dance Theatre, Artistry, The Children's
Theatre Company, Commonweal Theatre, History Theatre, Minnesota Jewish
Theatre Company, Mixed Blood, Park Square Theatre, Ten Thousand Things,
Threads Dance Project, Workhaus Collective and Zenon Dance.
MICHAEL CHABOT (Costume Designer) is very grateful to be a part of another
production at Normandale as he pursues his AFA in Theatre Production & Design.
Being part of the Scenic Crew in productions of In This Together to John HugesWrote My Diary has taught him a newfound knowledge of design and the
unconditional warmth of taking care of the theatre. He would love to thank his
family, mentors, and theatre family for their endless encouragement and support
as he pursues his degree.
MILES DAVIS (Costume Designer) This is Miles’ first time designing costumes for a
production here at Normandale. He has had experience designing and making
costumes for fun with his friends. In addition to costume design, he has also
participated as an actor in The Normandale Play Project and Hamlet (RIP
Ramplet) here at Normandale. Miles will be continuing on to Hamline University in
the Fall. He would like to thank his dear friends for supporting him and his dreams.
JIM EISCHEN (Lighting Designer) earned his BFA in Theater Design/Technical from
the University of Minnesota Duluth. Based out of Minneapolis, he has designed
lights for Seventh House Theater Collective, Troupe America, Plymouth Playhouse,
Savage Umbrella, Soar Arts, Lyric Arts, Old Log, Duluth Playhouse, Lyric Opera of the
North, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Mayples Rep, and national tours of Jekylland Hyde and Ring of Fire. Jim has been the Master Electrician at the Medora
Musical in Medora, ND since the 2016 season.
CAST & CREW BIOGRAPHIES
VICKY ERICKSON (Scenic Designer) is really excited to show off one of her designs
here at Normandale for her final show. She wanted to create a set that can be
changed within each moment of this piece. She has built a variety of Normandale’s
shows these past years, and has been making appearances through the Twins
Cities by working with the Ballet Company, Fairbault Theatre, and the Hudson
Ballet Company. With props and designs, she is very excited to bring forward the
creativity she has gained through High School and Middle School. She would like
to thank her teachers, friends, and classmates on helping make her dream come
true.
BENNETT KLINGMAN (Cast) is excited to be a part of the showcase. He has
previously been a part of the show In This Together as a singer and as a singer in
The Normandale Play Project. He is studying for his AFA in Theatre Performance at
Normandale and is looking to continue on through the Normandale/SMSU Theatre
Partnership Program. Bennett would like to thank his family and friends for always
supporting him throughout this show and he hopes everybody enjoys everyone's
hard work!
SHELBY LENGYEL (Costume Designer/Stage Manager) graduated from
Normandale's theatre program last spring and is thrilled to be assisting behind the
scenes. Shelby is soaking up all she can from the brilliant team around her before
graduating with her second Associate's this spring and heading to Hamline
University in the fall. She'd like to thank this amazing cast and crew for their
wonderful insights and collaboration, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
ANDREW SCHEIBER (Cast) is ecstatic to be making his return to the Normandale
stage. He previously appeared as a football player in Normandale's production of
Colossal. He has also appeared as the Beast in his hometown's community theatre
company production of Beauty and the Beast. He would like to thank his friends
and family for supporting him in his theatrical endeavors.
ALLISON SKINNER (Cast) is very pleased to be a one of the performers in
Normandale’s AFA Showcase. This will be Allison’s last show at Normandale before
she graduates with her AFA in Theatre Performance this May. She has been
previously involved in Normandale’s productions of The Wolves as #46 and Hamletas Ophelia. She would like to thank her family for all their support in her pursuit of
what she loves and the Normandale Theatre Department for the skills they have
taught her and the new friends they have provided her. Students all across the
department put a lot of hard work into this show and she hopes you enjoy!
CAST & CREW BIOGRAPHIES
AMANDA WHITE (Director) is honored to be the newest member of the team at
Normandale, where she is teaching in the Performance track and directing in the
2020-21 Season. In addition to teaching at NCC, Amanda is an actor, director, and
Founding Artistic Director at DalekoArts in New Prague, MN. Amanda also has a
background in theatre management; she has worked in Strategy and
Development for Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, as Associate Artistic
Director at the William Inge Center for the Arts, and most recently, as the
Managing Director at Mixed Blood Theatre Company in Minneapolis. She is a new
seminarian, having started work toward a Doctorate of Ministry in Theology & the
Arts at United Theological Seminary in St Paul.
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE
NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
9700 France Ave. South, Bloomington, MN 55431www.normandale.edu/theatre
The Department of Theatre at Normandale Community College is an accredited
member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre.