Opening Night

November 29th – December 8th, 2019 Stuart Sebastian Performance Space & The Baum Opera House

presents…

QUILT

A Musical Celebration

Stories

For, From and About

The Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt

Lyrics by: Jim Morgan

Music by: Michael Stockler

Book by: Jim Morgan, Merle Hubbard

& John Schak

Originally Produced by The University of Maryland in conjunction

with The Smithsonian Institution's Museum of Natural History

Starring

Michael J. Schumacher Tamar Fishbein Shana Fishbein April D. Smith

……..…John Lawson Adonis Lemke Jackie Pfeifer Elaine Smith .

……Jamie Pavlofsky Ellison Peace Matthew Clifton Sydney Edington

Directed by

Richard Lee Waldeck Music and Orchestral Direction by

Brett Greenwood

Produced by

INNOVAtheatre

Board of Directors

Costume Consultant

Michael J. Schumacher

Lighting Design & Execution

Malcolm Casey

QUILT

Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

www.MTIShows.com

A note from the Director… “It’s bad enough that people are dying

of AIDS, but no one should die of

ignorance.”

-Elizabeth Taylor

While choosing our 2019-20 season for INNOVAtheatre, I contemplated a variety of

shows, trying to find one that would make a

powerful statement through a moving, life-changing

story.

While considering Quilt- A Musical Celebration, at first, I struggled with the risk of a show that

is rarely produced. Could it still have the same strong impact on today’s society as it did when it

was performed for the first time? Could its relevancy still be intimately profound? I chose to risk

bringing the characters in Quilt alive on the stage, because this show is so much more than a piece

of musical theatre. It is the true stories of those that have gone on before us: the lives it has

affected, the families it has torn apart, the clergy who continue to shun it, the suicides resulting

out of the stigma it still carries. In some way, each of you have either come into contact with this

disease, or you have been affected indirectly. You just don’t realize it.

Even with preventative medications available, the number of those infected with HIV

continues to grow daily. An average of 38,739 people receive an HIV diagnosis in the United

States every year. This is equivalent to 106 people daily, and approximately 15% (or 1 in 7) of the

estimated 1.1 million people with HIV in the U.S. don’t know they are infected.

Although HIV/AIDS is no longer the death sentence it was in the 1980s and 90s, it is still

killing… In 2018, an estimated 770,000 people died from AIDS-related illnesses

worldwide. That is in comparison to 1.2 million in 2010 and 1.7 million in 2004. Medication can

help slow down the disease, but there still is no cure. Medications are extremely expensive and

average $3500.00 for a thirty-day supply.

One of the most powerful lines from the show resonates in my mind daily is, “Legislate,

Appropriate, Coordinate and EDUCATE!” We must educate ALL of our society, including our

children, about HIV, what it is, what it can do, and what it has already done to millions of people.

Then, and only then will we be able to eradicate this virus.

I ask nothing more of you than to listen to the words of the songs and the stories of the people

before you. Know that it may not be 1989, but it is 2019, and the stories are the same stories in our

lives and around the world today, but just with different names and in different places.

Maybe you are in some way Mrs. Polaski, or Vernon DuPace, or even Wes. Listen with your

eyes, see with your ears… What if? Why? Why not? It is my hope that you leave here today with a

better understanding of this life-threatening disease as well as a deeper emotional connection to

what it means to be affected either directly or indirectly by it. Love fiercely, believe with your

whole heart, fully engage in a life that doesn't come with guarantees- these are risks; risks that

involve being vulnerable and often bring pain, but they are well worth the unconditional love that

can follow for anyone. I have sat at the bedside of friends who no longer have voices because of

this disease. Go and be their voices, be that one voice that makes a difference.

Richard Lee Waldeck

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

Michael J. Schumacher (Wes)

is proud to be making his return to INNOVAtheatre, having previously directed Prelude to a Kiss. He is no stranger to the stage having performed

in numerous productions throughout the Dayton area. His other credits

include shows such as Once Upon a Mattress, To Kill a Mockingbird, And Then There Were None, The Laramie Project, Merry Wives of Windsor,

Rumors, and Mousetrap. When not on stage, he is a licensed massage

therapist

Tamar Fishbein (Karen)

is proud to be a part of Quilt. Tamar teaches English Language Arts at

Ponitz CTC. She also serves on the INNOVA Board. Her favorite credits

include Nevermore, Hairspray, Boeing, Boeing, and Xanadu. Tamar

would like to thank her family, friends, and colleagues for their continued

support.

Sydney Edington ( Jane & Charlene (Springboro))

is happy to be making her debut with INNOVAtheatre. Most recently she appeared in Once Upon a Mattress as Winnifred with Troy Civic Theater.

Other past productions include Chivalry, Picnic, Yankee Tavern, and

Seeing Stars in Dixie. She is proud to be the Musical Director at a Troy children's musical theatre camp. When not on stage she attends Sinclair

Community College, pursuing a degree in child psychology

Jackie Pfeifer (Mrs. Polaski)

is honored to be a part of this wonderful production whose subject matter

is just as relevant today as it was in the 80s, when AIDS first gained the

world’s attention. While more people are now living long term with AIDS, the social stigma still exists, and it is her hope that this production

will help educate and eradicate those fear and stereotypes in our society

today.

Ellison Peace (Katy)

is in the 5th grade at Hillel Academy. This is her third musical performance, previously starring in The Addams Family musical and

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In her free time, Ellison

enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to records, playing with her 3 ferrets, and playing Sims.

Our Final Production of the 2019/2020 Season

Adonis Lemke (Timmy Bell)

is 24 years old and resides in Germantown, Ohio. He is making his INNOVAtheatre debut after having last been seen in the Dayton

Playhouse production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

Previous credits include Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), Rumors (Glen Cooper), Into the Woods (The Baker), Annie (Rooster), Christmas

Belles (Dub Dubberly), all with Brookville Community Theatre.

Other theatre experiences include: Pirates of Penzance, Disco Inferno, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Back to

the 80s. Film: Nothing Good Ever Happens.

Director $100-$499

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PFLAG Of Dayton

Rainbow Elder Care of Dayton

AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Anonymous Donor

Don & Kathy Campbell

Square One

Anonymous Donor

Suzy Clark

Patron $50-$99

Shana Fishbein (Gail & Charlene (Miamisburg))

Software developer by day, actress by night, you may have seen Shana as a Maid/Ensemble in My Fair Lady (Dayton Playhouse, 2018), Beadseller in

Murder on the Nile (Dayton Playhouse, 2018), Ensemble in Prelude to a Kiss

(Innova, 2019), Ali in Mamma Mia (Dayton Playhouse, 2019), Eloise in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Dayton Playhouse, 2019), and Christine

in Picnic (X*ACT, 2019). She is excited to lend her voice to this production!

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

John Lawson (Vernon Dupace, Stewart & Mr. Leonce)

is very excited for this opportunity to perform in Quilt - A Musical Celebration. John most recently played the roles of Howard Bevans in Picnic

at X*ACT, Dr. Marshall Boyle in Prelude to a Kiss at INNOVAtheatre,

Barry Klemper in The Boys Next Door at Fairfield Footlighters, George Wilson in The Great Gatsby at X*ACT, Dickon in The Secret Garden at

Playhouse South, and Joe Pitt in Angels in America at Clark State. John is a

graduate from Wilmington College where he majored in Social Work. John would like to thank his family and friends for their continuous love, support,

and guidance.

Jamie Pavlofsky (Maria)

is honored to be making her INNOVAtheatre stage debut with Quilt,

a musical celebration. Previously with the theatre, she served on staff

for Steel Magnolias and Prelude to a Kiss. She has spent the last two summers on the teaching staff of Brighter Connections Theatre and

recently became an assistant teaching artist at the Victoria Theatre

Association. Favorite credits include Boeing-Boeing, My Fair Lady, The Laramie Project, and Ragtime. Jamie would like to thank

Richard and Brett for this opportunity, Philip for all his help in

getting this far, and friends and family for their support. Enjoy the show!

April D. Smith (Todd's Mother & Roberta)

Although it's April's INNOVAtheatre debut and she's no stranger to the

stage. As a classically trained soprano, April has graced stages across the Cincinnati area in rolls from Bye Bye Birdie's Mrs. McAfee to a backup

singer for Donna and the Dynamos in Mamma Mia. She's enjoyed time on

stage in productions of New Young Frankenstein, Into the Woods, and The Secret Garden among others. April hopes that, as you travel through the

tapestries of these individual stories, you'll understand that although we’re

many, when we stand together and speak with One Voice, we've the power

to change the world.

Matthew Clifton (Todd's Lover, Eddie & Toby)

is excited to be part of this production of Quilt. Recent credits include Seussical and Beauty and the Beast. He would like to thank his

wonderful family and friends for supporting his habit, Richard for

this opportunity, the cast and crew for their hard work, Nicole, Sandy, and Jayco for their ceaseless adoration, kisses, and snuggles, and

everyone who appreciates the Oxford comma. Enjoy the show!

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

Elaine Smith (Cordelia & Mrs. D'Angelo)

recently came back onto the acting scene and is having a blast. From Sister Act at Dayton Playhouse to the big screen this November, this lady is

going strong. Remember, it's never too late to pursue your dreams.

The Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a global

nonprofit organization providing cutting- edge medicine and advocacy

to over 1,000,000 people in 43 countries. We are currently the largest

provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the U.S. AHF funds its mission

to rid the world of AIDS through a network of pharmacies, thrift stores,

healthcare contracts and other strategic partnerships. Generating new,

innovative ways of treatment, prevention and advocacy has been the

hallmark of our success. We are currently leading a mass testing

initiative to identify and treat the 25 million people who are unaware

they are infected.

OH Location

QUILT FACTS Nearly 30 years ago a group of strangers gathered in a San Francisco storefront

to remember the names… of their loved ones they feared history would forget –

and with that seemingly simple act of love and defiance, the first panels of The

Quilt were created. That same year those first memorials began to travel the

nation and in October of 1987, they were display alongside 1,920 other Quilt

panels on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. – making it impossible for the

world to dismiss or deny AIDS. Today, The Quilt weighs 54 tons and includes

more than 52,000 panels created by more than 100,000 individuals across the

country and around the world.

Established: 1987

Number of visitors to The Quilt: over 25 million

Number of names on The Quilt: more than 97,000

Number of panels in 1987: 1,920

Number of panels in 2016: over 49,000

Total Weight: approximately 54.5 tons

Size (in square feet): 1,725,000 (equivalent to 367 NCAA basketball courts)

Viewing Time: 34 days (spending only one minute per panel)

Number of people cured of AIDS: 0

Names you may recognize on The Quilt: Peter Allen, entertainer; Arthur Ashe,

tennis player; Michael Bennett, director/choreographer; Kimberly Bergalis,

advocate for HIV testing of health care workers; Mel Boozer, black & gay

rights activist; Arthur Bressan, Jr, filmmaker; Michael Callen, singer; Tina

Chow, clothing designer; Roy Cohn, attorney; Brad Davis, actor; Eazy E, rap

artist; Perry Ellis, fashion designer; Wayland Flowers (Madame), comedian;

Michel Foucault, philosopher; Alison Gertz, AIDS activist; Halston, fashion

designer; Keith Haring, artist; Rock Hudson, actor; Richard Hunt (Scooter.

Janice, etc.), muppeteer; Liberace, performer; Robert Mapplethorpe,

photographer; Freddie Mercury, lead singer of Queen; Rudolf Nureyev, ballet

dancer; Tim Richmond, NASCAR Winston Cup driver; Vito Russo, writer;

Randy Shilts, author; Willi Smith, fashion designer; Sylvester, singer; Dr. Tom

Waddell, Olympic athlete; Ryan White, AIDS Activist; Ricky Wilson, B-52's

guitarist; Pedro Zamora, AIDS activist (MTV's Real World)…….

Materials used in The Quilt: Afghans, Barbie dolls, buttons, car keys, condoms,

corsets, ashes, credit cards, dresses, feather boas, ribbons, flags, gloves, hats,

jeans, badges, uniforms, tennis shoes, vinyl, wedding rings, jackets, hair,

curtains, stockings, stuffed animals, boots, paintings, sequins, silk flowers and

more. A panel is 3 ft by 6ft approximately the size of a human grave. A block

usually consists of 8 panels bundled together to form a 12 ft by 12 ft section. In

addition to the panels, The Quilt includes an archive of nearly 500,000 objects

that were sent in with the panels. These items include handwritten notes, letters,

cards, cd's, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, books, etc.

Cast

Leah……………………………………………………………………………………….……Janet Wasson

Tom………………………………………………………………………………………........…Steve Voris

Minister………………………………………………………………………………….………Bobby Gray Jamaican Server……………………………………………………………………………Joyce Barnes

Ensemble…………………………………….……………Shana Fishbein, Mendu Khanyile, Kyle Mercuri

QUILT

A Musical Celebration

Is a collage of stories for, from, and about

The NAMES Project A.I.D.S. Memorial Quilt.

The majority of the story is being told from New York City’s LGBT Community

Center, while the remainder of the story is told from varying locales determined by the

characters’ experiences.

**All preshow and intermission music are songs sung at the The Freddie Mercury

Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness.

“QUILT” will be performed with one 20-minute intermission

The use of any recording device including cell phones, either audio or video,

and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly

prohibited.

WHO’S WHO ON STAFF

Brett Greenwood (Music and Orchestral Director)

is excited for his first show with INNOVA! He has been involved in the

entertainment industry for almost 30 years. He currently is the Artistic Director

for the Centerville Community Chorus and is a private vocal coach at

McCutcheon Music in Centerville. Brett hopes that you soak in the powerful

message of this piece and carry it with you when you go back out into the world.

Richard Lee Waldeck (Director)

has directed and been a freelance lighting designer throughout the tri state

area for over 25 years. He is currently the lighting designer for all 5 shows for

the 2019/20 season at The Dayton Playhouse. He is also currently the

Children's Theatre Director for the Jewish Federation of Dayton. He will be

directing Jekyll and Hyde for Dayton Playhouse in the spring. Some of his

directing credits include 1 regional premiere "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert",

3 national premieres, "Welcome Party", "On Pine Knoll Street" & "The

Queen of Sad Mischance. He is also the President and Founder of

INNOVAtheatre.

Malcolm Casey (Lighting Designer)

is so excited to be working with Richard with this amazing production! He has

served as lighting designer for Vandalia Youth Theatre and INNOVAtheatre

(Steel Magnolias). He has also been a stage manager, performed and

participated in several other shows.

Wes…………………………………………………………..Michael J. Schumacher

Karen……………………………………...…………………………Tamar Fishbein

Vernon Dupace, Stewart & Mr. Leonce……………………………...…John Lawson

Todd's Lover, Eddie & Toby………………………….……...……..Matthew Clifton

Cordelia & Mrs. D'Angelo…………………………………………..….Elaine Smith

Todd's Mother & Roberta…………………………………………….April D. Smith

Timmy Bell…………………...……………………………………... Adonis Lemke

Gail & Charlene (Miamisburg)………………………………….….. Shana Fishbein

Maria……………………………………………………………..…Jamie Pavlofsky

Vernon Dupace, Stewart & Mr. Leonce………………………………...John Lawson

Katy……………………………………………………………………Ellison Peace

Mrs. Polaski……………………………………………………………Jackie Pfeifer

Jane & Charlene (Springboro)...………………………….……….. Sydney Edington

Mr. D’Angelo……………………………………………..….. Richard Lee Waldeck

Uncle Billy…………………………………………………………Brett Greenwood

Thank you to those who read the NAMES for our Quilt display.

Dawn Roth Smith, Elaine Smith, Kailey Yeakley, Jamie Pavlofsky,

Sarah Jankowski, Mason Stottlemire, Heather Smith, Shanna

Camacho, Stephanie Welter, Trish Ritchie, Matthew Lindsey, Faith

Whitt, Eric B. Strecker, Debra Kent, Michael J. Schumacher,

Don Campbell, Kathy Campbell

Staff

Director…..…………………….………….....………. Richard Lee Waldeck

Music & Orchestral Direction……………………………..Brett Greenwood

Produced by………………………..… INNOVAtheatre Board of Directors

Wardrobe Consultant………………………………..Michael J. Schumacher

Costumes………………………………………….……………………..Cast

Make-up & Hair Design…………………………………………………Cast

Set Décor..…….………………………………..……. Richard Lee Waldeck

Set Crew…………………………………………………………………Cast

Lighting Design & Execution……………….………………Malcolm Casey

Sound Design & Execution…..………...…….……….Richard Lee Waldeck

Props ……..……………………………….…………..Richard Lee Waldeck

. & Michael J. Schumacher

Quilt Panels….……………………..……..…Jackie Pfeifer, April D. Smith,

. Ellison Peace, Michael J. Schumacher & Cast

Headshots……….……….……………………………Richard Lee Waldeck

Program……………………………………………….Richard Lee Waldeck

Program Art………………………………….………..Richard Lee Waldeck

Lobby Display………………………………...………Richard Lee Waldeck

Pre-Show Consultants…………………Montgomery County Public Health,

. AIDS Healthcare Foundation,

. Rainbow Elder Care of Dayton & Dayton LGBT Center

Orchestra Piano……………………………………………………..….Stephanie Klein

Synthesizer……………………………………………...……. Susan Trissell

Special Thanks

Dayton Playhouse

Miamisburg Library Miami Township Library

Kettering Moraine Library West Carrollton Library

Jackie Pfeifer Chris “Red” Newman

Dr. Gary Fishbein Pontecorvo Ballet Studio

Bob Kovach Faith Whitt

INNOVAtheatre

is proud to be a member of…

Act I (Musical Numbers are in bold italics)

Something Beautiful………………………………….…….…..Company

Wes 1 May 1……………………………..……………….…………..Wes

Karen’s Song 9:00A.M. …………..……….…………..…...………Karen

Family Values…………………..(Cordelia, Vernon, Maria, Mrs. Polaski)

Robert Knows…………………..…………..……………………….Eddie

Wes 2 June 25……………...…………………………………………Wes

At a Distance……………….…...……………………………………Paul

Todd’s Song………………...……….…. Todd’s Mother & Todd’s Lover

Karen’s Song 12:00 Noon…..………………………………..…….Karen

Tinkerbell……………………………………………………..Timmy Bell

Living With the Little Things…...………………………………..Stewart

Victim of AIDS…………………………..…..…....Mr. & Mrs. D’Angelo

Couldja Do Me a Favor…………..………………………………… Jane

Wes 3 July 2…………………………………………………………..Wes

Act II

Mr. Marco………………………………………………………….Leonce

Karen’s Song 3:30 P.M. …………………………..……...………..Karen

I Believe in You………………………………..……..Katy & Uncle Billy

Name Removed…………………………………..…Toby & Mrs. Polaski

Wes July 2…………………………………………………………….Wes

In The Absence of Angels…………..……………………...…….Roberta

Autobiography……………………...…….Charlene & ACT UP Activists

Karen’s Song 10:00 P.M. ………..….……………………………..Karen

Wes 5 July 4…………………………………………………..………Wes

One Voice…………………..………………………..….Wes & Company