Presented by

Crazy For You ® Music & Lyrics by George & Ira Gershwin

Book by Ken Ludwig Co-Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent

Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan Originally produced on Broadway by Roger Horchow and Elizabeth Williams

Original Broadway Choreography by Susan Stroman Adaptation and support materials for the Young Performers Edition

Developed by iTheatrics under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald

The worldwide copyrights in the music of

George and Ira Gershwin® for this presentation are licensed by

the Gershwin Family.

GERSHWIN is a registered trademark and service mark

of Gershwin Enterprises.

CRAZY FOR YOU is a registered trademark and service mark of

CRAZY FOR YOU Enterprises.

CRAZY FOR YOU®, THE NEW GERSHWIN® MUSICAL

is presented by arrangement with

Tams-Witmark, A Concord Theatricals Company

www.tamswitmark.com

Directed by Elea Pulliam

Assistant Director Katelyn Stanton

Music Director Morgan Meadows

Technical Director JR Lawrence

Choreography Abi Mason

Costumer

Katrina Menard

with

Drew Pulliam Konor Erickson Alexandra Wright

Lucy Scott Gwen Oliver Corbin Wright

Musical Numbers Overture

K-ra-zy For You.....................................................Bobby

I Can’t Be Bothered Now................Bobby & Follies Girls

Bidin’ My Time................................People of Deadrock

Girls Enter Nevada......................................Follies Girls

Someone to Watch Over Me...................................Polly

Slap That Bass.....................................Bobby, Tess, Billy,

Wyatt, Mitzi, Margie, & Company

Embraceable You.....................................Polly & Bobby

Tonight’s The Night........................................Ensemble

I Got Rhythm............Polly, Tess, Patsy, Susie, Vera, Betsy,

Billy, Wyatt, Pete, Bobby, & Ensemble

Stiff Upper Lip......................................Patricia, Eugene,

Bobby, Polly, Ensemble

They Can’t Take That Away From Me........Bobby & Polly

Nice Work If You Can get It............Bobby & Follies Girls

Finale........................................................................All

Bows/I Got Rhythm....................................................All

Cast Bobby Child......................................................Andrew Pulliam

Beta Zangler/Eugene Fodor/Moose.......................Konor Erickson

Polly Baker....................................................Alexandra Wright

Mrs. Lottie Child (Mother)...........................................Lucy Scott

Irene Roth/Mingo...................................................Gwen Oliver

Lank Hawkins......................................................Corbin Wright

Tess........................................................................Eva Barrett

Patricia Fodor.............................................................Ella Scott

Patsy.....................................................................Riley Tarver

Sam....................................................................Aiden Wright

Betsy..................................................................Cailynn Curtis

Margie.........................................................McKenzie Rudolph

Susie...............................................................Keelie McClellan

Billy....................................................................William Scott

Mitzi.........................................................................Lucy Box

Vera.................................................................Sophie Ramsey

Sam....................................................................Aiden Wright

Director’s Note:

I’m used to working with what we call “the littles”. The age group that would

NEVER leave class without squishing me in a group hug full of giggles, snot,

kisses, and usually someone crying and saying “Ouch!” As you can imagine, ages

12-17 operate a bit differently. Of course, the first two weeks I did make them give

me their choice of a high five or a hug before we ended each day - just to make the

adjustment a little easier for me. ;)

And of course, the big kids come with perks. For example, they (usually) do what I

ask the first time. I don’t get blank looks after explaining something and have to

follow up with “Do you know what _____ means?” There are other perks I didn’t

anticipate. They can lift heavy set pieces and chairs. I’m not the one in the room

with the most knowledge of the technology. We have more common interests, and I

can see more clearly the progression of what kinds of people they will develop

into.

I can also see how their talents have already begun developing as they have

worked and trained. Gwen Oliver is an incredibly well-rounded performer. William

Scott came out of the woodworks with his vocal performance and dancing ability.

McKenzie Rudolph has the PERFECT “Follies girl” voice. Sophie Ramsey has such

discipline in her actions and her focus on stage. We knew walking out of auditions

that no one could beat out Corbin Wright for “Lank.”

Last week, I had a conversation with the students about detail. The details in a

show are what make it great, and they take as long as the basics like blocking,

choreography, and music. I shared with them that my goal in this isn’t to produce a

great show, but to produce great performers who then are capable of a great show.

Then the camp continued, and I continued to get to know these kids more.

Gwen reached out to invite others to join their dance party when they were sitting by

themselves. William was complimented by every teacher throughout camp for how

willingly he applied critique given to him. McKenzie was the brave first to crack a

joke after each time I had to bring down the hammer. Sophie somehow knew as

soon as anyone would think to ask the same question I’d just answered five times,

and would intercept them with an answer so I could continue with tech rehearsal.

And each time I mention something that increases a person’s character, I notice

Corbin applying it every chance he gets. If I didn’t mention your kid by name, come

find me. I promise I have a story for them, too.

It’s the details that make these kids great, and in turn make a great Young Artist

Theatre intensive. They have made this experience unique, fun, and memorable for me

and each other. I am just so lucky to have been a part of it.

With a high five or a hug,

Elea

Crew

Backstage

Stage Manager ......................................................................Katelyn Stanton

Assistant Stage

Manager/Music .........................................................................Gabby Nelson

Lightboard .................................................................Abby Jayne Spades

Sound ...........................................................................Kenny Fields

Spotlight ...............................................................................Will Allen

Build Team

Set Design .................................JR Lawrence, Kenny Fields, Elea Pulliam

Lighting Design .................................JR Lawrence, Kenny Fields, Elea Pulliam

Set Construction

& Paint

...............................JR Lawrence, Kenny Fields, YAT Students

Costume Design ......................................................................Katrina Menard

Special Thanks

Will Allen Aby Jayne Spades Janea Spades

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