March 9-19 2017

March 9-19, 2017Morris & Rae Frank Theatre

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody

2 Jerry’s Habima Theatre

Jerry’s Habima Theatre is a program of the MJCCA Arts + CultureDepartment and the MJCCA Blonder Family Department for Special Needs.

Joel ArogetiChair, MJCCA Board of Directors

Jared PowersCEO, MJCCA

Mona Shuman and Rachel Fox WeitzCo-chairs, Jerry’s Habima Theatre Committee

Noah Aronson Chair, Arts + Culture Committee

Sandra BassDirector, Arts + Culture Department

Kim GoodfriendAssistant Director, Arts + Culture Department

Ina EnochChair, Blonder Family Department for Special Needs

Susie DavidowDirector, Blonder Family Department for Special Needs

Jennifer LiebDirector, Inclusion Program

Elizabeth KnappProgram Coordinator, Ruth B. Jackson Transitions

Sean WhitingProgram Coordinator, Blonder Family Department for Special Needs

• Video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.• No flash photography.• Cell phones and other electronic devices are extremely disturbing to the performers and other audience members and should be silenced prior to the performance.• Food and beverages are not permitted in the Morris & Rae Frank Theatre.• Late seating will be handled at the discretion of the House Manager.

THE BLONDER FAMILYLois Blonder, Suzanne and Michael Blonder, Dale and Jeff Dyer, Leslie and Doug Isenberg

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THE WIZARD OF OZBy L. Frank Baum

With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. HarburgBackground Music by Herbert Stothart

Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned byTurner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.Adaptation and support materials for the Young Performers’ Edition

Developed by iTheatricsUnder the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald

Director MARY NYE BENNETT

Stage ManagerJUDE FUTRAL*

ChoreographerRICARDO APONTE

Properties MasterKATHY ELLSWORTH

Lighting Design MITCH MARCUS

Musical DirectorANNIE COOK

Assistant Stage ManagerAMY ROSENBERG SCHWARTZ

Costume DesignANNA JENNY

Set DesignHARLEY GOULD

THE WIZARD OF OZ is presented by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC.560 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.

Jerry’s Habima Theatre proudly presents

*Appearing Courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, appearing under a Special Appearance Contract.

Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard Orchestration by Larry Wilcox

Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company


CAST OF CHARACTERSUncle Henry.................................................................................................................................Mark Benator

Aunt Em ............................................................................................................................................ Julia Ervin

Dorothy ..................................................................................................................................Bess Winebarger

Hunk/Scarecrow ................................................................................................................ Googie Uterhardt

Hickory/Tin Man .......................................................................................................................David Grayson

Zeke/Cowardly Lion ........................................................................................................... Patrick Robinson

Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch of the West ................................................................................... Katie Rouille

Professor Marvel/ Wizard of Oz ..................................................................................................Luke Davis

Lady in Rocking Chair ...........................................................................................................Elissa Gruenhut

Rowboat Person #1.....................................................................................................................Linda Danzig

Rowboat Person #2 ....................................................................................................................Mark Boehm

Toto in Oz ........................................................................................................................................Sean Wyatt

Glinda .................................................................................................................................Katharine Burnette

Munchkin #1 .......................................................................................................................................... Ali Sims

Munchkin #2 ..........................................................................................................................Ian W. Anderson

Mayor of Munchkin City ............................................................................................................Marc Wollam

Barrister ........................................................................................................................................... Bill Connell

City Father #1 .......................................................................................................................Blake Satterfield

City Father #2 ...................................................................................................................... Robert Grollman

Coroner .....................................................................................................................................Michelle Cristal

Lullaby League .........................................................Stacy Anderson, Bayley Bristow, Courtney Jones

Lollipop Guild ......................................................................Patrick Demick, Philip Flores, Michael Silver

Crows .....................................................................Todd Besmertnik, Davey Kilbourne, Evi Papazoglou,Mike Pelta, Jordan Shoulberg

Apple Tree #1 .........................................................................................................................Cynthia Outman

Apple Tree #2 ..........................................................................................................................Michelle Cristal

Apple Tree #3 ......................................................................................................................Margaret Whitley

Jitterbugs (Ensemble) ............ Stacy Anderson, Brittany Bagley, Thomas Blackwell, Mark Boehm,Bayley Bristow, Jared Brodie, Linda Danzig, Philip Flores,

Elissa Gruenhut, Courtney Jones, Hannah Keen, Emery Matthews,Evan Nodvin, Anna Kathryn Pate, Michael Schwartz, Michael Silver

Optimistic Voices (Ensemble) ........................Brittany Bagley, Bayley Bristow, Katharine Burnette,Julia Ervin, Elissa Gruenhut, Cynthia Outman, Margaret Whitley

Oz Woman ..............................................................................................................................Cynthia Outman

Emerald City Chorus (Ensemble) ............................Ian W. Anderson, Todd Besmertnik, Bill Connell,Michelle Cristal, Patrick Demick, Robert Grollman, Davey Kilbourne,

Cynthia Outman, Evi Papzoglou, Mike Pelta, Blake Satterfield, Jordan Shoulberg, Ali Sims, Margaret Whitley, Marc Wollam

Oz Doorman/Guard ................................................................................................................Patrick Demick

Nikko, Leader of the Winged Monkeys .........................................................................Thomas Blackwell

Winged Monkeys ......................................Philip Flores, Courtney Jones, Hannah Keen, Evan Nodvin

Winkie Guard Leader ...........................................................................................................Ian W. Anderson

Winkie Guards .................................................................... Brittany Bagley, Mark Boehm, Jared Brodie,Mike Schwartz, Margaret Whitley

MUSICIANSConductor/Keyboard ....................................................................................................................Annie Cook

Violin .................................................................................................................................................Alex Lipsky

Reeds ............................................................................................................................................... Ray Caputo

Flute ........................................................................................................................................Tisa Schuurman

MUSICAL NUMBERS

SPECIAL THANKS TO:Rachael & Jack Rosenberg for their donation of the gifts for the cast and crew.

The production staff, cast members, supporters, parents, caregivers, and volunteers who have participated in, and dedicated their time to Jerry’s Habima Theatre during the past 24 years.

Over the Rainbow ................................................................................................................................Dorothy

Munchkinland ....................................................................................................Glinda, Dorothy, Munchkins

Yellow Brick Road ..........................................................................................................Munchkins, Dorothy

If I Only Had a Brain ......................................................................................................Scarecrow, Dorothy

We’re Off to See the Wizard ......................................................................... Dorothy, Scarecrow, Crows

If I Only Had a Heart .........................................................................................................Tin Man, Dorothy

If I Only Had the Nerve ......................................................................Lion, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man

Jitterbug ......................................................................... Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Jitterbugs

Optimistic Voices ..............................................................................................................................Ensemble

The Merry Old Land of Oz ............................................Ensemble, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion

If I Were King of the Forest ......................................................................................................................Lion

Winkies March .......................................................................................................................... Winkie Guards

Over the Rainbow (Reprise) ............................................................................................Dorothy, Aunt Em

Winkies March (Reprise) ....................................................... Winkie Guards, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion

Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead ................................................................ Winkie Guards, Flying Monkeys

Finale ....................................................................................................................................................Company


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ABOUT THE CASTSTACY ANDERSON (Lullaby League, Ensemble) has been performing with Habima for 17 years. She has worked at Publix for more than a decade and enjoys singing, dancing, and being on stage. Stacy would like to thank the Habima staff for the opportunity to be a part of the performances each year. She dedicates her performance to her loving husband, Ian, her parents, and Stephanie.

IAN W. ANDERSON (Winkie Guard Leader, Munchkin #2, Ensemble) is returning for his 14th season with Habima. He loves animals and works as an animal caretaker. Ian enjoys taking walks with his wife, Stacy, listening to music, and going to the movies. He also enjoys sharing his humor on stage. Ian dedicates his performance to Stacy, who he loves getting to perform alongside with in Habima shows, and his mom.

BRITTANY BAGLEY (Winkie Guard, Ensemble) is excited to be performing in her fifth production with Habima. She is a 2005 graduate of Brookwood High School and now works at the Special Needs School of Gwinnett. In her spare time, Brittany likes to read, exercise, dance, and sing. She dedicates her performance to Marcy, Victoria, Johnny Cash, Jim, and to the memory of her grandparents.

MARK BENATOR (Uncle Henry) is a 1979 graduate of Druid Hills High School. Mark has appeared in all 24 Habima productions, including as Kenickie in Grease, Lazar Wolf in Fiddler on the Roof, and Principal Clark in Footloose. He fundraises for the Mark Benator Fund for Habima and is currently employed at the Orchard Park Kroger. He dedicates his performance to nieces Marissa and Erica Rubin, Rebecca and Brooke Benator, and in memory of his parents, Zelda and Morris.

TODD BESMERTNIK (Crow, Ensemble) is returning for his 13th season with Habima. Past shows include Shrek JR, Happy Days, Oklahoma!, Footloose, Disco Inferno, and Grease. A graduate of Dunwoody High School, Todd works with Jewish Family and Career Services and especially likes the job of preparing boxes of food to give to homeless people. Todd is also a photographer. He dedicates his performance to his mom, dad, sisters, and Dale.

THOMAS BLACKWELL (Nikko, Leader of the Winged Monkeys, Ensemble) is excited to be performing in his fifth Habima production. He is a 2009 graduate of Harrison High School, where his love of sports blossomed. Thomas works at Topgolf and participates in swimming, tennis, basketball, and, of course, golf. Almost every Friday night, he attends high school football games around the Atlanta area. Thomas would like to dedicate his performance to one of his favorite GPB sports broadcasters, Mark Harmon.

MARK BOEHM (Rowboat Person #2, Winkie Guard, Ensemble) returns to Habima for his third production. Mark is a 2002 graduate of Centennial High School (Go Knights!) and works at Sprouts Farmers Market. He is a huge sports fan and enjoys keeping statistics. Mark continues to live independently and enjoys time on and off stage with his roommates, Robbie and Mark. He dedicates his performance to his family, Mary, Eric Smith, and the Falcons’ Matt Ryan.


BILL CONNELL (Barrister, Ensemble) is thrilled to be performing in his fourth show with Habima. He is a 2008 graduate of Centennial High School and has worked for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for eight years. Bill enjoys listening to Broadway music, especially the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alan Menken. He dedicates his performance to his family, friends, Anabelle, and to the memory of his grandmother, Gagi.

MICHELLE CRISTAL (Coroner, Apple Tree #2, Ensemble) has been performing with Habima for several years. Her favorite role was playing Mrs. Lynch in Grease. She also performed in Shrek JR, Guys and Dolls, Mame, The Music Man, and HONK! She is a 1991 Riverview High School graduate and enjoys bowling, movies, swimming, and fishing. Michelle works at Marshalls and dedicates her performance to her mom, dad, and the dedicated staff of the MJCCA Blonder Family Department for Special Needs.

LUKE DAVIS (Professor Marvel/Wizard of Oz) returns for his 10th season with Habima, where he’s played the lead role in multiple productions. He has also performed in several plays at Hebron Baptist Church and Richards Middle School. Luke has competed in the Special Olympics, with plans to participate in track and field this season. He is often seen practicing his juggling skills as Aldo the Clown. Luke dedicates his performance to his mother, Bess, Patrick D., Patrick R., and to G-d.

LINDA DANZIG (Rowboat Person #1, Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning for her 19th season with Habima. Among the many shows she has participated in are Shrek JR, Grease, Mame, Oklahoma!, Guys and Dolls, and Disco Inferno. Linda volunteers at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living and enjoys traveling, reading, and watching TV. She has lived independently for a long time with her best friend, Michelle Horowitz. Linda would like to dedicate her performance to her brave castmates and to the memory of Gertrude Gulden and Helene Facher.

BAYLEY BRISTOW (Lullaby League, Ensemble) first appeared with Habima as Philia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. The Wizard of Oz marks her 17th Habima production. A 2004 graduate of Roswell High School, Bayley has been working with children at the Elaine Clark Center for many years. In 2014, Bayley represented Georgia in tennis for the Special Olympics, held in New Jersey. Bayley dedicates her performance to her family, coworkers, and boyfriend, Jay.

KATHARINE BURNETTE (Glinda, Ensemble) is delighted to be a part of The Wizard of Oz for her fifth Habima show. Past roles include Jasmine in Aladdin JR, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls and Rizzo in Grease. A 2012 Roswell High School graduate, Katharine performed in her church and school choirs for many years, with musical influences ranging from Bruno Mars to Tchaikovsky. She is a computer whiz and likes to read and swim. She dedicates her performance to her family, brother Nick Eyre, Mrs. Wales, and Aunt Sabine.

JARED BRODIE (Ensemble Coach, Winkie Guard), a GPC and GTA Alum, is ecstatic to be returning to Habima. Other Atlanta credits include A Little Princess, Tom Key and Friends (Theatrical Outfit), Memphis (a co-production of TO and Aurora), Play the Play with Cat the Cat (Alliance), Beauty and the Beast (Center for Puppetry Arts), and Shrek (Atlanta Lyric Theatre). Jared would like to take this time to thank G-d for the blessings, his family and friends for their love and support, and the patrons.


DAVID GRAYSON (Hickory/Tin Man) is performing this year for his 10th season with Habima, where he’s performed as Gingy in Shrek JR, Dooley in Grease, and Willard Hewitt in Footloose. He was also in Georgia Ensemble Theatre Conservatory’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A 2001 graduate of The Cottage School, David enjoys playing basketball and tennis and has worked for the Kroger Company for five years. He dedicates his performance to his family and to the memory of his sister, Mary Catherine.

ELISSA GRUENHUT (Lady in Rocking Chair, Ensemble) is back for her 21st season with Habima. Favorite past roles include Marty in Grease and Agnes Gooch in Mame. Elissa is a 2001 Roswell High School graduate and currently works at Steinmart and Walgreens. In addition to performing with Habima, Elissa loves music and movies. She would like to dedicate her performance to her Aunt Marga.

ROBERT GROLLMAN (City Father #2, Ensemble) returns for his 17th season with Habima. He has appeared in TV commercials and was Roswell Rotary Club Student of the Month. Robert is a Special Olympics gold medalist, 2002 Roswell High School graduate, master bowler, and Peachtree Road Race runner. He continues to live independently and enjoys time on and off stage with his roommates. He dedicates his performance to Sammy, Katie & Max Rosenberg, Susie, Amy, Mary, the Fonz, and the Patriots’ Tom Brady.

COURTNEY JONES (Lullaby League, Winged Monkey, Ensemble) is thrilled to be in her first Habima production. Courtney enjoys watching TV and listening to music. She also enjoys working at a restaurant. Courtney dedicates her performance to her family, especially nieces Auden and Tess.

PATRICK DEMICK (Lollipop Guild, Emerald City Guard, Ensemble) appeared as the Big Bad Wolf in last year’s production of Shrek JR. Other Habima productions include Guys and Dolls, Happy Days, and Footloose. Patrick is a very caring and empathetic person, who always wants to make sure everyone is happy. He loves the outdoors and works at Metro Stone and Granite. Patrick would like to dedicate his performance to Kelsey, John, Luke, and his family.

JULIA ERVIN (Aunt Em, Ensemble) is glad to be joining Habima for her fifth year. She performed in Guys and Dolls, Shrek JR and Aladdin JR. Julia is a Dunwoody High School graduate who has worked at the Georgia Aquarium for eight years. When not on stage, Julia writes stories and would like to be published one day. She dedicates her performance to Heather, Alyssa, Titania, and all her friends and supporters at the Georgia Aquarium.

PHILIP FLORES (Lollipop Guild, Winged Monkey, Ensemble) is thrilled to return for his second Habima production. He is a graduate of Brookwood High School and is part of Gwinnett County’s STRIVE program. Philip enjoys drawing, painting, dancing, and sports. He dedicates his performance to his family and friends, especially Jack.


CYNTHIA OUTMAN (Apple Tree #1, Oz Woman, Ensemble) returns to Habima for her 15th season. Favorite roles include Patty Simcox in Grease and Aunt Eller in Oklahoma! Cynthia graduated with honors from Chamblee High School and from the Dekalb Technical Institute. She has worked for 17 years as a paraprofessional and likes to travel, dance, and shop. Cynthia dedicates her performance to her Coralwood School family and her Living Grace Church family.

EVI PAPAZOGLOU (Crow, Ensemble) is excited to return to Habima for her third production. Evi is an active member of the Blonder Family Department for Special Needs and works with PRISM and PRISMarket. Evi enjoys cuckoo clocks, cooking, and going to the movies. She also plays on Blonder’s SOAR basketball team. Evi dedicates her performance to her mom.

EMERY MATTHEWS (Ensemble) is so happy to be making her Habima debut in this exciting production of The Wizard of Oz. When not working at a restaurant, Emery enjoys playing basketball. She dedicates her performance to her family and Sam Gross.

HANNAH KEEN (Winged Monkey, Ensemble) is excited to be returning for her fourth year with Habima. Hannah is a graduate of Dunwoody High School and currently attends Warren Technical School. Hannah enjoys reading, sports, and participating in Blonder Family Department for Special Needs programming. She dedicates her performance to D.R., Laura, Rhonda, and Riley Keen.

DAVEY KILBOURNE (Crow, Ensemble) is back for his fifth appearance with Habima. He is a 2010 graduate of Dunwoody High School and is currently employed by Kroger. Davey loves listening to music and also likes watching TV singing competitions. Davey enjoys spending his free time on his iPad watching movies and shows. He also enjoys bowling and playing basketball. He dedicates his performance to Meg, Evan, and his wonderful and supportive family.

SADIE LEVY (Crow and Ensemble Coach Understudy) is ecstatic to be part of Habima for her second year. She is currently a 9th grader at The Weber School. At school, Sadie is participating in Mock Trial, where she works on public speaking and improvisation. Besides acting, singing, and Facetiming her friends, Sadie loves making pottery on the wheel. She would like to thank the producers of the show for believing in her and the entire cast of The Wizard of Oz for welcoming her back with open arms and open hearts.

EVAN NODVIN (Winged Monkey, Ensemble) has appeared in 20 Habima productions. His favorite roles include T-Bird in Grease, Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie, and Tommy Djilas in The Music Man. A 2000 graduate of Chamblee High School, Evan has been on staff at the MJCCA for 17 years. Evan is a Special Olympics medalist in weightlifting. He also enjoys music, bowling, and jamming on his drums. Evan dedicates his performance to Megan, Davey, and his family.


PATRICK ROBINSON (Zeke/Lion) is excited to play king of the forest in his sixth Habima production. Other Habima shows include Shrek JR (Pinocchio), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), Grease (Roger), Happy Days (Ralph Malph), and Guys and Dolls (Benny Southstreet). A 2013 graduate of Dunwoody High School, Patrick enjoys going to shows, playing video games, and hanging out with friends. A Special Olympics medalist in bowling, he aspires to be an actor. Patrick dedicates his performance to his family, friends at Annandale Village, and Caroline.

KATIE ROUILLE (Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch) returns for her 17th season with Habima. Katie was in Center Theatre’s 2008 Broadway Cabaret and the Synchronicity Performance Group’s production of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. A 2003 Tucker High School graduate, Katie earned Special Olympics swimming medals and enjoys strumming her guitar. She dedicates her performance to the Rouille clan, Julia and her friends, Connie, Jessica, and Mary K.

MICHAEL SCHWARTZ (Winkie Guard, Ensemble) is performing in his seventh show with Habima. A 2003 graduate of Centennial High School, he enjoys traveling, surfing the internet, listening to music, and watching TV and movies. Michael works at Kroger and likes to read and spend time outdoors. He dedicates his performance to his parents, brother, and to the memory of his Uncle Alan, Grandma Esta, Grandma Lily, and Grandpa Irving.

BLAKE SATTERFIELD (City Father #1, Ensemble) is glad to be in his second Habima production. Recently accepted to the Kennesaw State University Academy for Inclusive Learning, Blake enjoys working at the Special Kneads and Treats bakery. He also enjoys church and watching movies. Blake dedicates his performance to Holly and Randall, his niece Chelsea, and his friends at Acting Up Theatre.

JORDAN SHOULBERG (Crow, Ensemble Coach) is thrilled to be making her Habima debut, especially on a stage that means so much to her. Jordan’s first role was performing as Gretl in The Sound of Music at the MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre. Jordan has also appeared in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Lucille), Willy Wonka (Charlie), Shrek (Lord Farquaad), and The Little Mermaid (Ariel).

ANNA KATHRYN PATE (Ensemble) is pleased to return to Habima this year. Other Habima shows she’s performed in include Shrek JR, Grease and Once Upon a Mattress. A 2002 graduate of South Gwinnett High School, Anna is also a Special Olympics medalist in gymnastics. She loves babysitting her niece and playing Wii. Anna dedicates her performance to her family and all who support her in this production.

MIKE PELTA (Crow, Ensemble) returns to Habima for his 10th season. A 2008 graduate of Centennial High School, Mike has worked at Paws Playhouse for five years. Mike also enjoys watching sports and music videos, playing video games, and taking classes at the MJCCA. He dedicates his performance to his family, Victor, and all the co-workers who support him.


SEAN WYATT (Toto in Oz) returns for his third Habima production. Sean is a student at Druid Hills High School and likes to spend his spare time practicing his juggling skills. His dream is to be the conductor of an orchestra. Sean, a past camper at Camp Barney Medintz, also enjoys watching TV, dancing, going to the movies with friends, and being outside. Sean dedicates his performance to Miss Anderson, Ms. Platt, and his mom and dad.

BESS WINEBARGER (Dorothy) returns for her 12th season with Habima. She is a 2007 graduate of Parkview High School and a 2012 graduate of Kennesaw State University, where she earned her degree in musical theater. Bess is currently employed at Marshalls in Brookhaven. Habima roles include Sandy in Grease, Laurey in Oklahoma!, and Jane in Disco Inferno. She dedicates her performance to Kelly, Kevin, and Bryant.

MARGARET WHITLEY (Apple Tree #3, Winkie Guard, Ensemble) appeared as Princess Fiona in last year’s production of Shrek JR. Her most memorable Habima role was playing Marty in Grease. Margaret has also performed in several shows at her church, and enjoys attending live theater, walking her dogs, listening to music, and cooking. She currently works at Kroger Sage Hill, and dedicates her performance to her family, Uncle Rufus, grandfather Clay Waggenspack, and grandmother Louise Whitley.

ALI SIMS (Munchkin #1, Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning for her fourth season with Habima. She is a 2008 graduate of Centennial High School and is currently employed by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. Ali enjoys video games, swimming, and hanging out with friends. She loves to sing, dance, and be on stage. Ali always comes into rehearsal ready to perform. She dedicates her performance to her parents and Cameron Lee.

MICHAEL SILVER (Lollipop Guild, Ensemble) has been involved in Habima for more than a decade. Michael enjoys going on vacations, eating good food, and exercising daily by swimming and weightlifting. He loves being an uncle to six nieces and nephews and spends a lot of his free time with them. He also really enjoys attending sporting events throughout Atlanta. Michael dedicates this show to his family, Mary, Arielle, Jordan, and his nieces and nephews.

MARC WOLLAM (Mayor of Munchkin City, Ensemble) is looking forward to his 14th Habima show. Previous roles include Lord Farquaad in Shrek JR and Johnny Casino in Grease. He is a 1999 graduate of Sprayberry High School. Marc has worked for AMC Parkway Point for 18 years. He was recently named Associate of the Month and has met Kenny Rogers several times. Marc dedicates his performance to the memory of The Wizard of Oz movie cast and his grandmothers, Rose Palladino and Doris Carson, who loved the show.

GOOGIE UTERHARDT (Hunk/Scarecrow) has been a fan of Habima for years and is very excited to finally appear on stage with this fine group of folks! He has been seen at many theaters around town; ART Station, OnStage Atlanta, Theatrical Outfit, Aurora, Alliance, and Center for Puppetry Arts to name a few. Googie has taught puppetry and performance to Atlanta’s children for years and is a member of Out Of Hand Theater Company. He sends much love to his wife for insisting that this was the year.

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MARY NYE BENNETT (Director) has spent the past 16 years as a professional actor and teaching artist. She graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2001 with a BFA in Musical Theater performance. She is proud to call Atlanta her home and is grateful to live in such a strong artistic community. Locally, she has performed at the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, the Alliance Theatre, Actors Express, Theatre in the Square, and the Aurora Theatre. She started as a choreographer at Rocky Mountain Reparatory Theatre’s Youth Theatre program in Colorado and advanced to become director of the program. In Atlanta, Mary has been a teaching artist at Aurora Theatre, Theatre in the Square, and of course, at the MJCCA. Mary is the Artistic Director at Atlanta Lyric Theatre and is thrilled to sneak away and spend time with her favorite group of actors at Jerry’s Habima Theatre.

ANNIE COOK (Music Director/Conductor/Keyboards) has enjoyed working with Habima formany years. This has been a truly special show with this wonderful cast and crew. She has alsoworked at many other venues including Serenbe, the Alliance in conjunction with the AtlantaSymphony Orchestra, Georgia State University, Out of Box, On Stage, and Academy Theater. Her day job is in television, acting in commercials and doing voice-over work. She thanks her husband for his tolerance of her wacky hours, the audience for supporting this awesome organization, and her mom for making her practice.

RICARDO APONTE (Choreographer) is so excited to return for his fifth production with Habima! His recent works include James and the Giant Peach, The Lizard, and El Sol at the Alliance Theatre, Young Frankenstein and Peter Pan at Atlanta Lyric Theatre, A Little Princess at Theatrical Outfit, The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Actor’s Express, 1001 Nights and Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer at the Center for Puppetry Arts, and Symphony of Snow at the Georgia Aquarium. This spring, Ricardo will be choreographing Jesus Christ Superstar at Atlanta Lyric Theatre.

JUDE FUTRAL (Stage Manager) has been working with Habima since 2015. She has stage managed dance for Lee Harper & Dancers, Moving in the Spirit, Louise Runyon Dance, Room To Move Dance, and Lucky Penny. She has also worked with Theatre Emory, Actor’s Express, Essential Theatre, and Horizon Theatre, to name a few. Thank you to Kim Goodfriend, Mitch Marcus, the MJCCA Department of Arts + Culture; Susie Davidow, the Blonder Family Department for Special Needs, the Wizard team, the cast, their families, and support staff for making this possible.

Director ......................................................................................................................................... Mary Nye Bennett

Music Director ..........................................................................................................................................Annie Cook

Choreographer .................................................................................................................................Ricardo Aponte

Assistant Choreographer....................................................................................................................Arielle Geller

Stage Manager ...................................................................................................................................... Jude Futral*

Assistant Stage Manager ............................................................................................Amy Rosenberg Schwartz

Set Designer/Technical Director ......................................................................................................Harley Gould

Props Master .................................................................................................................................... Kathy Ellsworth

Lighting Designer / Light Board Op ................................................................................................Mitch Marcus

Sound Engineer ........................................................................................................................................Jason Loar

Costume Designer ..................................................................................................................................Anna Jenny

Costume Lead .........................................................................................................................Amanda Westheimer

Backstage Crew.................................................................................................................Margaret Phillips Wyatt

Backstage Crew..............................................................................................................................Angelica Spence

Producer ............................................................................................................................................Kim Goodfriend

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ARIELLE GELLER (Assistant Choreographer) has had the best time working with Habima! Most recently, Arielle choreographed the MJCCA production of Xanadu JR. Other assistant choreographer credits include Dreamgirls (Atlanta Lyric Theatre), Peter Pan (Atlanta Lyric Theatre), and the world premiere of Bull Durham: The Musical (Alliance Theatre). She has choreographed for Dogfight (Act3 Productions), and numerous children’s shows at Onstage Atlanta. Arielle is also an actress/dancer in the Atlanta area.

AMY ROSENBERG SCHWARTZ (Assistant Stage Manager) has been working with Habima since 1994. In 2009, she received the Vital Service Award from the Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities for her work with Habima. She thanks her husband Larry, son Sam, puppy dog Fizzgig, and her ever-supportive friends and family. Special thanks to all of our volunteers, especially those assisting us backstage with costumes and make-up!

HARLEY GOULD (Set Designer/Technical Director) designs and hangs lights; directs lighting for video; runs lighting equipment; designs, builds, and paints sets; loads the darn things in and out; and works out all kinds of theatrical special effects. He also creates art of various disciplines and sometimes acts (if you can call it that). Oh yes, and sometimes he writes short stories.

KATHY ELLSWORTH (Props Master) is thrilled and excited to return for her second year with Habima. A longtime collector of both knicks and knacks, not to mention doo-lollies and thingamajigs, she is always amazed at what lurks on the bottom shelf at Goodwill, behind the baby wipes—whatchamacallits to fulfill a director’s dream. She would like to thank Brian, Mary, and Jude for this wonderful opportunity to work with this outstanding team and cast.

MITCH MARCUS (Lighting Designer /Light Board Op) is happy to return for his 11th Habima production! He recently became a full-time Operations Manager for the MJCCA Arts + Culture Department, where he’s been a project manager since 2007. Mitch has designed for The Atlanta Shakespeare Company, Out of Box Theatre, Essential Theatre, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Stage Door Players, Savage Tree Arts, Pinch ‘N’ Ouch Theatre, and more. He is a part time house technician at Infinite Energy Center and freelances for Horizon Theatre, Synchronicity Theatre, and Wolfman Productions.

JASON LOAR (Sound Engineer) is excited to working on his ninth show with Habima. Other theater credits include sound design for Center Theatre’s Hairspray and Legally Blonde, and The Springer Opera House’s productions of The Diary of Anne Frank, Smokey Joe’s Cafe and Five Guys Named Moe. When not at the MJCCA, Jason is a freelance web designer and technology consultant. He lives in Dunwoody with his wife, Jodi and their two ridiculously adorable children.

ANNA JENNY (Costume Designer) graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in production design and focus in costume design. Anna has been working in the Atlanta theater community for more than seven years. She was nominated for a Suzi Award for Costume Design for Avenue Q in 2011 for Horizon Theater and a MAT Award for 39 Steps in 2013 for Onstage Atlanta. She has been the MJCCA’s resident Costume Designer for nearly four years. This is her fourth show with Habima and she is hopeful for many more to come.

AMANDA WESTHEIMER (Costume Lead) is happy to be part of her fifth season with Habima. A few yearsago, Amanda left her professional world behind to serve the special needs community. She found her way to Habima and has gained so much experience in theater as a result. Amanda volunteers for several organizations that support the special needs community and is the proud mother of two daughters.

MARGARET PHILLIPS WYATT (Backstage Crew) is happy to return backstage with such wonderful actors and fabulous crew. She worked with Habima many years ago, before having children. She’s excited for her son, Sean, to see her perform in this unique production. With her two older children now in college, Margaret has time to enjoy her book club, the Wednesday Morning Study Club, traveling with her sisters, and the opportunity to hear the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concerts along with attending productions at Atlanta’s various theaters. She also has fun with her dog Alfie’s Facebook page!

ANGELICA SPENCE (Backstage Crew) is thrilled to be a part of this production with the best team and cast of amazing individuals! Angelica received her BFA in acting from Ole Miss and moved back to her home in Atlanta, where she has been seen on stage at The Alliance Theatre, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Actors Express, Art Station, and Aurora’s Lawrenceville Ghost Tours. Angelica is a firm believer that through our artistic outlets, the world can be healed in unimaginable ways. She is beyond thankful for this opportunity to share and receive all the sunshine this process has had to offer!

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HABIMA PATRONS

TONY AWARDPenni Alper and Alan WolfStephanie Bat-AmiThe Blonder FamilyLisa and Ron BrillJanet and Steven Cadranel

Laura and Marshall DinermanFeldman, Bagen and Bressler FamiliesLaraine and Lowell FineJoanne and Alex Gross

Jerry, Pearlann, and Michelle Horowitz and Mr. and Mrs. Scott HorowitzSusie and Howard HymanLeslie and Robert Rothberg Louise and Edwin RothbergCarol and Joe Rubin

CENTER STAGEShirley BlaineMichele and George Fox

Lynn and Ronnie GoldmanStaci and Joel Libowsky

Mona Sorkin ShumanGermaine and Bruce Weinstein

LEADING ROLEAnn, Randall, Kyle and Destiny Coggins

Kerry and David GreeneSharon and Dr. Marc Seltman

Saba and Victor SilvermanAngie and Skip Weiland

BACKERSam and Gary Alexander Elizabeth and Scott AndersonSpring and Tom AsherCathy and Morris Borenstein and Family Sheldon CohenMarilyn and Alan CristalKathleen and Rial EllsworthJoe FreemanShirley FriedmanSherie and Arthur Gumer

Judith and Jay Kessler Kilbourne and Shapiro FamiliesDavid L. KunianskyIlene and Stephen LeffBerna and Noah LevineEllen and Bruce LindemannJacLynn and Bruce MorrisEvan, Janice and Joe NodvinBarbara and Marty PollockEthel and Bob ReznikRockRidge Financial - CPA’s

Barbara and Leslie RubinCarol and Nathan SchemoSusan and Ray SchoenbaumSally Siegel and Robert CichonSusan and Sidney TourialRachel Fox Weitz and Ari WeitzAmanda and Danny WestheimerMelody Wilder WilsonKaren and Eli WiseSean Wyatt’s Family

SUPPORTING ACTORStephanie and Marshall AbesToni and Joel AdlerKathie and Steve AlhadeffNancy and Robbie BaronEileen and Barry BenatorLeslie and Johnny BenatorMichelle, Adar, Elana, Sofia and Dani BerghoffArlette and Doug BerlinBruce BermanShirley and Perry BrickmanRita and Fred ChaikenIna and Harold EnochElisa and Robert EzorNancy and Steve FriedbergEllen and Howie GebelEllen and Paul GoldsteinDr. Daniel GottliebIlene and Adrian Grant

Billie GreenbergRenie and Frederick HalperinPhyllis R. HermanBetty and Dick IsenbergNancy and Robbie IsenbergEric JacobsonSally and Bebe KaplanCarol and Art KatzDebbie LangLekotek of Georgia Sandy and Bob LondonAnne and Norm MandelArlene and Steve MarcusSherry and Harry MaziarMs. Jerri Hewett and Mr. Dan MillerJoshua NewhardBarbara and Benjamin OrdoverHilly and Gerry PanovkaPeachtree Dunwoody Dental - Amy and Jeremy Rosenberg

Murray, Joni and Mike PeltaDeb and Josh PerlsteinAnn and Morris PodberMarilyn and Paul RichinLaurie RoseJanice and Mike RouilleTalya and Alan Salus Marlene J. SchwartzMarilyn and Josh ShubinEileen ShumanJoyce and Bob ShumanIris and Jerry SilverBillie and David SimsSharon and Kenny SonenshineTillie and Albert TenenbaumEileen ThomasRenée and Gary UnellEllyse and Warren Zindler

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