Trailer Shot and edited by Bus Door Films Tiny Beautiful Things By Nia Vardalos, Cheryl Strayed May 10-26, 2024 Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small. Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers. Warnings: Please be advised that “Tiny Beautiful Things” has strong language and discusses the themes of depression, drug abuse, sexual assault and physical abuse. The play is recommended for adults. Directed by Dr. Brian Cheslik Performed by Leila Hanaumi, Russell Harvard, Bethany Borsotti, and Tyler James Fortson Voiced by Brian Cheslik and Ashlea Hayes ***Funding made possible by City of Austin Economic Development ** Tiny Beautiful Things" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA This enchanting, Tony-nominated musical fairytale will put a spell on audiences of all ages. In partnership with Deaf Austin Theatre and performed simultaneously in English and American Sign Language, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA showcases some of your favorite tunes including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this funny, modern adaptation from the delightful Broadway revival. Add a dash of romance, a splash of stage magic—and POOF!—you’re guaranteed to have a ball! See this production JULY 30-AUGUST 4 at the Civic Center Music Hall. *Produced in Collaboration with Deaf Austin Theatre and ZACH Theatre, Austin, TX. Runtime: 2 hours and 20 minutes (including intermission) Age recommendation: 6 & up Some scenes are only performed in either ASL or English with supertitled captions and reading may be required for audience members during these scenes. For more info: https://lyrictheatreokc.com/shows/cinderella/

UTRGV Theatre Department, March 2024 Metamorphoses Written by: Mary Zimmerman Directed by Dr. Brian A. Cheslik Photos by David Pike Synopsis: Called by "Time" the "theater event of the year," Mary Zimmerman's "Metamorphoses" brings Ovid's tales to stunning visual life. Set in and around a large pool of water onstage, "Metamorphoses" juxtaposes the ancient and the contemporary in both language and image to reflect the variety and persistence of narrative in the face of inevitable change. Nominated for three 2002 Tony Awards, including "Best Play," "Metamorphoses" earned Zimmerman a Tony for "Best Direction of a Play." Digital Program: https://issuu.com/utrgvtheatre/docs/meta_program-4?fr=sZjI5MTY2MzIzMTM

UTRGV Theatre Department, March 2023 Directed by Dr. Brian A. Cheslik Photos by David Pike Synopsis: This long-running Off Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. In his first comedy for the stage, the popular actor and screenwriter plays fast and loose with fact, fame, and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century’s achievements and prospects, as well as other fanciful topics, with infectious dizziness. Bystanders, including Picasso’s agent, the bartender and his mistress, Picasso’s date, an elderly philosopher, Charles Dabernow Schmendiman, and an idiot inventor introduce additional flourishes of humor. The final surprise patron to join the merriment at the Lapin Agile is a charismatic dark-haired singer, time-warped in from a later era. Digital Program: https://www.utrgv.edu/theatre/_files/documents/flyers/picasso-program.pdf

Produced in collaboration with ZACH Theatre Photos: Suzanne Cordiero CINDERELLA MUSIC BY RICHARD RODGERS LYRICS BY OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II NEW BOOK BY DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE ORIGINAL BOOK BY OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II Director: Dr Brian Cheslik & Michael Baron Musical Director: Allen Robertson Choreographer: Cassie Abate DASLs: Kailyn Aaron Lozano (Lead) & Leila Hanaumi Synopsis: This enchanting, Tony-nominated musical fairytale will put a spell on audiences of all ages. In partnership with ZACH Theatre and performed simultaneously in English and American Sign Language, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA showcases some of your favorite tunes including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this funny, modern adaptation from the delightful Broadway revival. Add a dash of romance, a splash of stage magic—and POOF!—you’re guaranteed to have a ball! Performance Dates: January 28- March 5th, 2023 CAST Ella .................Sandra Mae Frank* Topher .................Trey Harrington* Madame .................Meredith McCall* Sebastian .................Kenny Williams* Marie .................Mervin Primeaux-O'Bryant* Gabrielle .................Krissy Lemon Charlotte .................Sara Burke* Jean- Michel .................Gregor Lopes Lord Pinkleton .................Christopher Tester* Ensemble / Singing Voice for Ella .................Mariel Ardila Ensemble / Singing Voice for Jean-Michel .................Jordan Barron* Ensemble / Ella Swing .................Emily Catalfamo Ensemble / Singing Voice for Gabrielle .................Taylor Flanagan Ensemble .................Heba Toulan Ensemble/ Singing Voice for Marie.................Lee Walter* Scenic, Properites, and Projections Designer..................Stephanie Busing Costume Designer..................Jeffrey Meek Lighting Designer..................Annie Wiegand Sound Designer..................Anna Alex Hair and Makeup Designer ..................Serret Jensen Assistant Choreographer..................Mervin Primeaux-O’Bryant* Assistant Lighting Designer..................Fabian Garcia Stage Manager..................Shannon Richey* Assistant Stage Managers..................Casie Boriskie, Danielle Grisko* *denotes members of Actors Equity Association

Produced in collaboration with Ground Floor Theatre Photos: Cindy Elizabeth The Last Five Years by: Jason Robert Brown Director: Dr Brian Cheslik & Lisa Scheps Musical Director: Dr Ellie Jarret Shattles Choreographer: Mervin Primeaux O'Bryant ASL Consultant: Sandra Mae Frank Synopsis: An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years, the show's unconventional structure consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chronologically; the two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show. Performance Dates: December 2-18, 2022 Cast Cathy (ASL) Krissy Lemon Cathy (Eng) Carolyn O'Brien Jamie (ASL) Saúl López Jamie (Eng) John Christopher Scenic Design: Gary Thornsberry Lighting Design: Amber Whatley Costume Design: Desiree Humphries Prop Design: CB Feller Audio: Rodd Simonson Graphic Design: Erica Moreno Production Stage Manager: Kelsey Moringy Stage Manager: Taylor Flanagan Technical Director: Demetri Bellini

Produced in collaboration with Ground Floor Theatre Photos by Dave Hawks Next to Normal Music byTom Kitt Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey Director Brian Cheslik & Lisa Scheps Musical Director Adam Roberts & Dr Ellie Jarret Shattles Choreographer Kelsey Oliver Synopsis Next To Normal explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, sympathy and heart. Deaf Austin Theatre has teamed up with Ground Floor Theatre for this production of Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey’s Pulitzer prize winning show and will be fully deaf inclusive. Each character will be played by 2 cast members – one deaf, one hearing. Cast Diana……………………….Megg Rose Kerry McGinnis Gabe………………………..Riley Wesson Dan………………………….Jim Lindsay Seth Washington Natalie…………………….Sandra Mae Frank* Maryanna Tollemache Henry……………………….Daniel Ponce Tarique Sylvester Dr Madden………………Kirk Kelso JoAnn Benfield *Member of Actor’s Equity Scenic Design Zac Crofford Costume & Prop Design Patti Neff-Tiven Lighting Design Amber Whatley Sound Design Jeff Miller Graphic Design Drew Riley Production Stage Manager Kelsey Moringy

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Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA January 25- March 5, 2023 Produced in partnership with ZACH Theatre This enchanting Tony®-nominated musical fairytale will put a spell on audiences of all ages. In partnership with Deaf Austin Theatre and performed simultaneously in English and American Sign Language, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella showcases some of your favorite tunes including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this funny, modern adaptation from the delightful Broadway revival. Add a dash of romance, a splash of stage magic–and POOF!–you’re guaranteed to have a ball!

Next to Normal, Deaf Austin Theatre & Ground Floor Theatre, Austin Texas 2019