Books, Music & Lyrics by
Kevin Murphy and Lawrence O'Keefe
Based on the film written by Daniel Waters

Based on the classic 1989 film, Westerberg High is ruled by a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing junta: Heather, Heather and Heather, the hottest and cruelest girls in all of Ohio. But misfit Veronica Sawyer rejects their evil regime for a new boyfriend, the dark and sexy stranger J.D., who plans to put the Heathers in their place - six feet under.

Veronica - Eryn Hollobaugh
J.D. - Brandon Fox
Heather Chandler - Kelsey Hopkins
Heather Duke - Elisabeth Zimmerman
Heather McNamara - Sarina Hyland
Martha - Emma English
Ram - Danny DiMarino
Kurt - Anthony DiCoco
Ram's Dad - Doug Joseph
Kurt's Dad - Luther Center
Miss Fleming - Jessica Rigsby
Veronica's Mom - Jennifer Myers
Male Ensemble
Ethan Evans
Jordan Feliciano
Adam Adams-Groom
Patrick Shaefer
Female Ensemble
Sophie Stiltner
Kasey Jeckavitch
Lo Jackson
Jordan Shafer

Production Team
Director - David Bahgat
Music Director - Zac DelMonte
Stage Manager - Jaclyn Benedict
Choreographer - Gabby Stefura
Costumer - Chloe Patterson

Reserve your seat today at www.imaginecolumbus.org/reservations

March 3, 4 & 5, 2016 @ 8:00pm and March 6, 2016 @ 3:00pm
Book, Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Directed by Brandon Boring

Based on the Poem by Joseph Moncure March
Partially Developed and Received Readings at The O'Neill Theatre Center during the 1997 National Music Theatre Conference. Originally Produced in New York City by The Manhattan Theatre Club

Lovers Queenie and Burrs decide to throw the party to end all parties in their Manhattan apartment. After the colorful arrival of a slew of guests living life on the edge, Queenie's wandering eyes land on a striking man named Black. As the decadence is reaching a climax, so is Burrs' jealousy which erupts and sends him into a violent rage. Gun in hand and inhibitions abandoned Burrs turns on Queenie and Black. The gun gets fired, but who's been shot?

Starting in 2016, Imagine will be growing into a new space, again with a fantastic partner.  The Northland Performing Arts Center (NPAC) will become home to the continuation of Imagine's 2015-16 Season with Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party in March, Heathers; The Musical in May and Saturday Night Fever in July!  This venue offers everything a growing theatre company could wish for, including the ability to more than double our seating capacity, host after-parties, and most importantly, NPAC offers a host of technical and staging elements that will let us grow as a theatre company and put on better shows for our patrons!  And don't worry...there IS a bar!

Imagine is already moved into the new space and excited to get started with all the fun!  Reservations for our 2016 shows will begin as soon as we've integrated with the NPAC box office system.  Scroll down for pictures and a map of NPAC! We hope that all who love Imagine and are excited to join us in this new chapter will plan on joining us for our first cabaret show on February 7th. 

In the spirit of growth and change, Imagine will have multiple ways for you to get involved and help usher in the next chapter of our story.  #GivingTuesday is the perfect opportunity to consider a fully tax deductible donation to Imagine before the end of the year.  Any amount is greatly appreciated and will go directly to making our first shows at NPAC everything you've come to expect from Imagine.

Our summer show brought out fierce competition for the leading characters with strong singer-dancers who showcased their voices and their tapping!  Imagine is proud to announce the cast of our summer show - Thoroughly Modern Millie - bringing in almost all new members to the Imagine family.  

Congratulations to Director Rose Babington for finding a top-tapping cast!  Rose has years of experience as a performer and director having worked on the production staff for Dreamgirls, Chicago, and Hairspray with Imagine.  She has experience at Short North Stage, Little Theatre Off Broadway, and Curtain Players and has been a strong member of the Columbus theatre community for many years.  Imagine is happy to have her leading this production.

Millie Dillmount - Meredith Zahn
Miss Dorothy Brown - Ann Johnson
Muzzy Van Hossmere - Hannah Berry
Mrs. Meers - Kathy Taylor
Miss Peg Flannery - Joyce Patrone
Mr. Trevor Graydon - Chad Anderson
Jimmy Smith - Jared Joseph
Ruth - Odette Gutierrez del Arroyo Perez
Gloria - Megan Louia
Alice - Deborah Chow
Cora - Carolyn Cutri
Rita - Cassie Gress
Lucille - Dani Moyer
Ethel Peas - Emily Boggs
Kenneth - Brian Gray
George - Josh Fouasnon
Rodney - Dante Dinucci
Ching Ho - Dasacion Huot
Bun Foo - Sharon Kibe 


Director/Choreographer - Rose Babington
Assistant Director - Molly Dees Finney
Music Director - Jared Joseph
Assistant Music Director - Phil Dupont
Assistant Choreographer - Ann Johnson
Stage Manager - Andrew Norris
Assistant Stage Manager - Emily Alice Dunn

Set in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young Millie Dillmount from Kansas who comes to New York in search of a new life for herself. Her grand plan is to find a job as a secretary for a wealthy man and then marry him. However, her plan goes completely awry. The owner of her dingy hotel kidnaps young girls to sell to the Far East; her wealthy boss is slow in proposing marriage; and the man she actually falls in love with does not have a dime to his name –or so he tells her.

Millie takes the stage for 3 weekends this summer:
July 17, 18, 19
July 24, 25
July 31, August 1, 2
Doors at 6:30pm
Show at 7:30pm

Make your reservation today at www.imaginecolumbus.org/reservations. 

The muses smiled down as we auditioned for another exciting musical at Imagine Productions. The numbers were small but mighty, and making the final cast list was anything but easy. You can look forward to some amazing dancing, fun skate moves, hilarious villains and effortlessly charming vocals. The production team would like to sincerely thank everyone who participated in auditions and Stonewall Columbus for once again hosting us. Keep a look out on our blog for cast interviews and fun behind the scenes adventure!




XANADU
May 1 – 17, 2015
Friday- Sunday
7:30pm

THE CAST:

KIRA (CLIO): Shelby Butz
SONNY MALONE: Danny DiMarino
DANNY MAGUIRE (ZEUS): Luther W.Center, Jr.
CALLIOPE (APHRODITE): Dakota Thorn
MELPOMENE (MEDUSA): Jenna Lee Shively
ERATO: Tashayla Harrison
EUTERPE: Cassie Gress
TERPSICORE: Ryan Patrick Jones
THALIA: Caleb Baker
URANIA: Stephenie Harris
POLYHMNIA:  Alexa Rybinkski

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Director: Corey Notman
Asst. Director: Andrea Klinker
Music Director: Jonathan Collura
Choreographer: Tony Ingham
Stage Manager: Kevin McCarty
Asst. Stage Manager: Andrew Norris
Costumes: Jason Guthrie

Dreamgirls has not been performed in Columbus for years, and the challenge of reviving the iconic musical is thrilling for Imagine and the talented cast. Effie White, portrayed in Imagine's production by Christina Turner, sings the hit "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going" and is one of the most well known characters in Broadway. We took a some time to ask Christina about her experience preparing for the role. You can see Christina, along with her equally talented castmates, perform Dreamgirls at Wall Street Nightclub February 20 - March 8, 2015. 

Do you remember the first time you learned about Dreamgirls? 
First time I learned about Dreamgirls I had to be about 7 years old and I heard "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" on the radio. 

Is Effie a bucket list role for you? 
What other roles to you hope to perform in the future? Effie White is absolutely a bucket list role!! 

What has been the most challenging part of learning this role thus far? 
The most challenging part of learning this role thus far is making sure I portray Effie as not just a diva, but capturing all of her complexities and layers; Why she is the way she is. 

What has been the most fun part of learning this role? 
The most fun part of learning this role is belting out such fabulous songs!

Are there parts of Effie's character that you relate to in real life?
There are definitely parts of Effie's character that I relate to in real life, such as: Effie's stubbornness. I'm a Taurus, and we are notoriously known for being stubborn. We also share in common the fact that we are both quite misunderstood.

What is your go-to audition song? 
Usually my go-to audition song is "Mama Will Provide" from Once On This Island.

What do you like to sing at karaoke?
Usually any Kelly Clarkson song is a great to sing at karaoke....and TLC's "No Scrubs" is a lot of fun!!

Favorite rehearsal snack? 
Mixed Nuts

Favorite pastime? 
Watching Indie Flicks

What was the first musical theatre role you have ever portrayed? 
The first role I ever portrayed was Aunt Em in "The Wiz".

Jennifer Holiday or Jennifer Hudson? 
Jennifer Hudson's acting and Jennifer Holliday's musical interpretation. But if I had to choose, I'd go with Jennifer Holliday.

Anything else you'd like to share?
Thank You Imagine Production for this opportunity to portray such an iconic and DREAM role; I've literally been wanting to play Effie White since I was about 17 years old and I am finally getting the chance! Now I'm ready to sing, dance, act and tear the stage down!