HALE CENTRE THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENTS:

 MUSIC & LYRICS BY
COLE PORTER

ORIGINAL BOOK BY
P.G. WODEHOUSE & GUY BOLTON AND HOWARD LINDSAY & RUSSEL CROUSE 

NEW BOOK BY
TIMOTHY CROUSE & JOHN WEIDMAN

ANYTHING GOES is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

www.concordtheatricals.com


This version of ANYTHING GOES was adapted from the 1987 Broadway revival, originally produced by Lincoln Center Theater.

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PRODUCTION NO. 256

PRODUCTION STAFF & CREW

Producers & Casting Directors: David & Corrin Dietlein

Director: Cambrian James

Music Director: Tyler Thompson

Costume Designer & Shop Manager: Brielle Hawkes

Lighting Designer: Avery Reagan

Assistant Lighting Designer: Diana Herrera

Sound Designer / Audio Engineer: Adam Chagnon

Head Scenic Designer / Props Master : McKenna Carpenter

Scenic Painters: Brittany Arwine & Liz De La Torre

Shop Manager / Head Carpenter: Dan Rodriguez

Shop Assistant: Collin Caulfield 

Set Carpenters: Tom Boardman, Jim Creaser & Andrew Johnson

Welder: Paul West

Costume Stitchers & Wardrobe: Molly Hill, Toni Smith & Shane Yearneau

Wigs & Makeup: Cambrian James

Performance Stage Manager: Laurel Franczek 

Assistant Stage Managers: Abby Hawel & Kinsey Moore

Casting Assistant: Jamie Fleischer

Business Manager & Hale Bookkeeper: Britney Carpenter

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Reno Sweeney: Brie Wadsworth-Gates

Hope Harcourt: Brianna McClure

Lord Evelyn Oakleigh: Tyler Brignone

Elisha Whitney: Trevon Powell

Billy Crocker: Brandt Norris

Moonface Martin: Raymond Barcelo

Erma Latour: Michala Montaño

Evangeline Harcourt: Kira Galindo

Reginald Strong: Justin Howell 

Spit: Declan Skaggs

Dippy: Evan Kaushesh

Angel: Sophia Castelluccio

Angel: Evelyn Humphrey

Angel: Maddie Sue Miller

Angel: Diana Stapley

Purser: Joseph Strode

Sailor: Jeremy Cruz

Sailor: Albert Mendoza

Sailor: Truman Regard-Whipple

Sailor: Bennett Allen Wood

Ensemble: Jason Irr

Ensemble: Christie Debreau

Ensemble: Joshua South 

UNDERSTUDIES

Reno Sweeney u.s. / Erma Latour u.s.: Christie Debreau 

Hope Harcourt u.s.: Sophia Castelluccio

Lord Evelyn Oakleigh u.s. / Reginald Strong u.s.: Jason Irr

Elisha Whitney u.s. / Moonface Martin u.s.: Justin Howell

Billy Crocker u.s.: Bennett Allen Wood

Evangeline Harcourt u.s. / Ensemble Swing: Alice Johnson

Purser u.s.: Declan Skaggs

Angel Swing: Mary Davis

Ensemble Swing: Reegan Regard-Whipple

SETTING

Aboard the S.S. American, a luxury liner traveling from New York to London in 1934.

MUSICAL NUMBERS & SCENES

ACT I

Overture


I Get A Kick Out Of You

(Reno)


There's No Cure Like Travel

(Captain & Sailors)


Bon Voyage

(Sailors, Ensemble)


You're The Top

(Reno, Billy)


Easy To Love

(Billy)


Easy To Love (Reprise)

(Hope)


The Crew Song

(Whitney)


There'll Always Be A Lady Fair

(Sailors)


Friendship

(Reno, Moon)


It's De-lovely

(Billy, Hope)


Anything Goes

(Reno, Ensemble)


ACT II

Entr'acte


Public Enemy Number One

(Captain, Purser, Ensemble)


Blow, Gabriel, Blow

(Reno, Ensemble)


Goodbye, Little Dream, Goodbye

(Hope)


Be Like The Bluebird

(Moon)


All Through The Night

(Billy, Hope, Sailors)


The Gypsy In Me

(Evelyn)


Buddie, Beware

(Erma, Sailors)


Finale (It's De-lovely)

(Full Company)


Bows


Brie Wadsworth-Gates
as Reno Sweeney

Brie is honored to be a part of this “de-lovely” production. She thanks her husband DJ, her family, Cambrian, Lincoln, Dave and Corrin for this opportunity, and her fabulous cast and crew for their hard work and dedication. Her favorite HCT work includes Holiday Inn (Linda Mason), Cinderella (Ella), Newsies (Katherine Plumber), Titanic (Kate McGowan), Life Could Be a Dream (Lois Franklin), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), Lucky Stiff (Annabel Glick), and Brigadoon (Meg Brockie). https://bwadsworthgates.wixsite.com/brie 

Brianna McClure
as Hope Harcourt

Brianna McClure graduated ASU with a BA in Music Theatre Performance. Hale Credits: Daphne in Holiday Inn, Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly, Silly Girl/ Belle u.s. in B&B, Ella u.s. in Cinderella. Other credits: Janet u.s. in The Rocky Horror Show at TPTC, Jerusha u.s. in Daddy Long Legs at TPTC, and multiple roles with Disney Cruise Line. Brianna is grateful for this opportunity, and thanks her family and her friends for supporting her. @brianna.mcclure_ 

Tyler Brignone
as Lord Evelyn Oakleigh

Tyler Brignone is grateful every time he gets to be on stage. Having just closed the play, The Lion in Winter (Henry) with OCTC, he is excited to continue with the English royalty theme! Recently seen on the Hale stage as Jim Hardy in Holiday Inn, Harry Archer in Kiss and Tell, Albert in Bye Bye Birdie, and Reverend Shaw in Footloose. Other favorite roles include Jekyll/Hyde in Jekyll and Hyde, Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Tony in West Side Story, Rod in Avenue Q, and many more. "Thank you to Dave, Corrin, Cambrian, Kathy, Laurel, sound, backstage, and the rest of the production team! All my love to Emily, James, and Adam."

Trevon Powell
as Elisha Whitney

Trevon hails from the great city of Chicago, IL. He has performed in multiple roles ranging from Terk in Tarzan to portraying the role of Seaweed J. Stubs in the Broadway Musical, Hairspray. Other credits: Sweeney Todd, Little Mermaid, Sister Act The Musical, Next To Normal, The Andrews Brothers, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Something’s Afoot, Titanic: The Musical, Joseph...Dreamcoat. In 2023 he directed Sweeney Todd at Greasepaint Youth Theatre. He also works in costume design, and is partnered with the Tempe History Museum in creating historical costumes for historical interpretation work. Trevon loves ice cream. Get him ice cream.

Brandt Norris
as Billy Crocker

Brandt Norris is thrilled to be back on the Hale stage for his 18th show with the theater! Past credits include Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph), Beauty and The Beast (Lumiere), Holiday Inn (Ted Hanover), SH-BOOM Life Could Be A Dream (Wally). Regional Credits include Mystic Pizza (Ensemble/Tim Understudy) at the Engeman and Footloose (Teen Ensemble) at the St. Louis Muny. He wants to thank his family, boyfriend and friends for always supporting him. He also wants to thank Cambrian, Tyler, Corrin and Dave for every opportunity they’ve given him over the past couple years. 

Ramond Barcelo
as Moonface Martin

Raymond is overjoyed to return to the Hale stage! He is Los Angeles native where he appeared in Les Miserables (Thenardier) and Man of La Mancha. Recent Hale credits include: Cash on Delivery (Forbright), Holiday Inn (Danny), Cinderella (Sebastian), Titanic (Edgar), Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), The Little Mermaid (Scuttle/ Chef), Hello, Dolly! (Vandergelder) and The Addams Family (Fester). Raymond thanks his Fiancé Dominick, Cambrian, Tyler, The Dietlein’s, Cast and Crew. Dedicated in memory of his brother, Russell. 

Michala Montaño
as Erma Latour

Michala Montaño is thrilled to be returning to the Hale Centre Theatre stage. Select credits: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Molly Brown), Bye Bye Birdie (Rosie Alvarez), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), The Andrew’s Brothers (Peggy Jones), and Cinderella (Charlotte). Special thanks to Dave, Corrin, and Cambrian for this wonderful opportunity, and to her parents, friends, and family for their endless love and support. 

Kira Galindo
as Evangeline Harcourt

Previous Hale credits include: Fiddler on the Roof (Fruma-Sarah), My Fair Lady, Titanic and most recently, Cinderella. Kira has a Bachelor’s Degree in performance and has been working professionally for 20+ years. Some of her favorite credits include: Cinderella (Madame), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Narrator), Bat Boy (Maredith), and Jesus Christ Super Star (Ensemble). Kira would love to thank her family and friends for their constant support and love, Mr. Mikus and General McArthur Hambrick, for being two of the most life-changing individuals, her rocket scientist husband “no spoilers”, and her mom. “Third role aisle seat we’re almost there.”

Justin Howell
as Reginald Strong / Elisha Whitney u.s. / Moonface Martin u.s.

Justin M. Howell is honored to return to the Hale stage. Justin was last seen performing in A Christmas Carol. Favorite roles include Prospero in The Tempest and Charlemagne in Pippin, both during his time at UCLA. As always, his performance is dedicated to the memory of his mentors Al Muller and Harvey Jordan. "Many thanks for coming to the show and much love to Cambrian, Corrin and Dave and Pabs!"

Declan Skaggs
as Spit / Purser u.s.

Declan Skaggs is thrilled to be a part of his second production at Hale Centre Theatre. Declan was recently seen as Melchior in Spring Awakening (Desert Stages), Nick Bottom in Something Rotten (Greasepaint), and CB in Dog Sees God (Desert Stages). He would like to thank Cambrian, Tyler, and the stellar creative team and cast of Anything Goes for this experience.

Evan Kaushesh
as Dippy

Evan Kaushesh is so happy to be making his Hale debut in Anything Goes! Evan recently directed Desert Stages Theatres production of The Lightning Thief alongside Declan Skaggs, and was recently seen in shows including Phil in Groundhogs Day the Musical at Greasepaint, Shakespeare in Something Rotten at Greasepaint, and Orpheus in Hadestown at Actors Youth Theatre. He would like to thank the cast and crew for the experience and hopes you enjoy the show!

Sophia Castelluccio
as Angel / Hope Harcourt u.s

Sophia Castelluccio is thrilled to perform again on the Hale Centre Theatre stage. She is grateful to the entire team for their amazing artistry and her family’s support through every endeavor. Select Credits: Holiday Inn (Ensemble), Ensemble/ Chava u.s. in Fiddler on the Roof (Hale Centre Theater), Ensemble Swing in Cinderella (The Phoenix Theatre Company) @sophiacastelluccio_

Evelyn Humphrey
as Angel

Evelyn Humphrey is thrilled be performing in her second show at the Hale Centre Theatre. She has had the privilege to perform in several productions at ALAQCHS under the direction of Jenifer Hansen along with Robin Elowe at Studio R Ballet. Thanks to parents, family, instructors, teachers, and friends for their wonderful support.

Maddie Sue Miller
as Angel

Maddie is thrilled and grateful to return to the Hale stage! Maddie is a Sophomore at Chandler High School and was most recently seen on the Hale stage in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Wives). She made her Hale debut at age 9 in their production of Annie. She has performed in numerous productions across the Valley, and also studies ballet, piano and participates in her church youth group. She is honored to work with such an amazing cast and would like to thank Dave, Corrin, Cambrian, Tyler and everyone at Hale for this amazing opportunity. Special thanks to her family, friends and teachers for their love and support. 

Diana Stapley
as Angel

Diana is delighted to be back at Hale with this fantastic cast and crew! She was most recently seen as Fred’s Wife in A Christmas Carol. Other HCT credits include: The Marvelous Wonderettes (Suzy u.s.), Steel Magnolias (Shelby), Holiday Inn, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cinderella, and Newsies. Outside of theatre, she is currently pursuing her Bachelor's at ASU. Diana thanks everyone involved with special thanks to her family for their unending support.

Joseph Strode
as Purser

Joseph is originally from Mississippi where he got his BFA in musical theatre from the University of Mississippi. He currently teaches drama, voice, and dance at East Valley High School. He is also on the board of directors for Places Productions. His past credits include Newsies, Titanic, My Fair Lady, Bye Bye Birdie, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and Footloose at Hale Centre Theatre. The Secrete Garden, and Little Women at Places Productions. Chicago, Assassins, Macbeth, and Hair at Ole Miss Theatre. He would like to thank his family and fiancé for their unbelievable support. 

Jeremy Cruz
as Sailor

Jeremy Cruz is excited to perform his 24th show here on the HCTAZ stage. Most recent: Holiday Inn. Others at hale: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Newsies, My Fair Lady, Beauty and the Beast (Swing). 42nd street, Sister Act, The Little Mermaid, Music Man, Brigadoon, Mary Poppins, Newsies (2019), Singin in the Rain, Big Fish, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat (2017), The Little Mermaid (2017), Aida, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, West Side Story, and Anything Goes. 

Albert Mendoza
as Sailor

Albert is thankful to be back on the Hale stage with Anything Goes! He was last seen dancing in Holiday Inn, some other hale credits include Newsies and Joseph… Dreamcoat. Previous to theatre, Albert performed with Christian Dance Company in the Spirit of Christmas for 7 years. “So grateful for friends, family and teachers who got me to where I am now!”

Truman Regard-Whipple
as Sailor

Truman is thrilled to return to the Hale stage as a Sailor in Anything Goes! Recent credits include: Joseph...Dreamcoat (Reuben), Newsies (Crutchie), My Fair Lady (Ensemble) and Fiddler on the Roof (Ensemble). Truman is excited to bring his passion and energy to this role, and is grateful to share the stage with such a talented cast, crew, and creative team.

Bennett Allen Wood
as Sailor / Billy Crocker u.s.

Bennett is ecstatic to be returning on to the SS American for the first time since high school! This is Bennett’s twenty-first Hale production! Some other credits include: Fly More Than You Fall (World Premiere, Broadway World Winner), RENT (Angel), Into the Woods (Jack) and Nevermore (Edgar Allan Poe). Bennett would love to thank his family, friends, and boyfriend for their endless love and support, Dave, Corrin, Cambrian, Tyler, Laurel, and the rest of the cast and crew for making this maiden voyage so special. Bon Voyage! @bennettallenwood 

Jason Irr
as Ensemble / Lord Evelyn Oakleigh u.s. / Reginald Strong u.s.

Jason is elated to be back at Hale Centre Theatre for his second show with the theatre! Previously appearing in Hale's Titanic (Jim Farrell,) Jason is excited to welcome you to a new voyage on the S.S American as you adventure with us in Anything Goes. Jason has also appeared with Mesa Encore Theatre as u.s. Billy Cane in Bright Star, Grease Paints American Idiot as Will and Mesa Community Colleges Something Rotten as Nostradamus. For fun Jason writes plays and music, plays instruments and enjoys going traveling museums and reading. "Thank you for coming and Bon Voyage!"

Christie Debreau
as Ensemble / Reno Sweeney u.s. / Erma Latour u.s.

Recently seen as Lila Dixon in Holiday Inn, Christie is excited to be back for Anything Goes. After 15 years in NYC, performing Off Broadway and regionally all over the country, it has been lovely to be welcomed in at Hale Centre Theatre to perform here in the desert! Favorite past credits include Kiss Me Kate (Lois Lane), Guys and Dolls (Adelaide), and White Christmas (Rhoda). "Thank you to Cambrian, Dave, Corrin and the entire cast and crew! Shine Bright, everyone!"

Joshua South
as Ensemble

Joshua was recently seen as Young Scrooge in Hale Centre Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. Other notable roles include Simeon in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Race in Newsies, Fyedka in Fiddler on the Roof, LeFou in Beauty and the Beast, and Ensemble in 42nd Street. He is grateful for the unwavering support of his family, friends, and castmates.

Alice Johnson
as Evangeline Harcourt u.s. / Ensemble Swing

Alice is so excited to be a part of this production! Alice was most recently seen on the Hale stage in The Marvelous Wonderettes (Betty Jean), A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Crachit) and Fiddler on the Roof (Golde). Select Credits include: Nunsense (Robert Anne, HCT), Freaky Friday (Ms. Myers/Danielle, HCT), Addams Family (Morticia, Greasepaint) and Chess (Florence, DST). Special thanks to Dave, Corrin, Cambrian and Cathy for this opportunity and so much love to the family for their continuous support.

Mary Davis
as Angel Swing

Mary is a sophomore at Arizona State University, working towards her Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Performance. She has always loved performing, starting dance lessons at just three years old. Favorite roles include Jellylorum in CATS, Celisse in Godspell, and Beth in Little Women. When not performing, Mary enjoys song-writing, playing guitar, and spending time with her golden retriever- Henry. Mary is thrilled to be a part of this, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Reegan Regard-Whipple
as Ensemble Swing

Reegan is thrilled to return to the Hale Centre Theatre stage in Anything Goes! Recently seen in Holiday Inn and A Christmas Carol, he is grateful for the opportunity to perform with such an incredible cast and crew. Reegan extends heartfelt thanks to the directing team and everyone involved in bringing this production to life. Performing at the Hale is a true joy, and he hopes you enjoy the show as much as he does!

Cambrian James
Director / Choreographer

Cambrian James is well-known for his versatile staging throughout the Valley and nationally. He is a multi-award winning director and choreographer for Tarzan, The Wizard of Oz, Footloose, Damn Yankees and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Cambrian has enjoyed a long career as an actor and dancer in Annie (Daddy Warbucks), Crazy For You (Bobby Child), The King and I (The King) and Hairspray (Edna Turnblad).

Tyler Thompson
Music Director

Tyler loves Hale and is excited to be a Music Director this season! He regularly music directs throughout the valley, including recent productions at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre (Something Rotten and Beauty and the Beast), Valley Youth Theatre (Junie B. Jones and Winnie the Pooh: A Christmas Tale), and Actors Youth Theatre (Big Fish and The Drowsy Chaperone). An actor as well, Thompson was recently seen in Titanic (Thomas Andrews, HCT). Thompson teaches voice at Grand Canyon University and serves as a pastor at Christ’s Community Church!

PRODUCTION

Head Stage Manager: Kelly Slader

Performance Stage Manager: Laurel Franczek

Outside Technical Consultant: Ashton Corey

Casting Assistant: Jamie Fleischer

BOX OFFICE

Box Office Manager: Nicole Barrett

Assistant Box Office Manager: Lillian Quaranta

Group Sales Representative: Aubrey Boberg

Customer Service Representatives: Alan Crandall, Ariana Sanchez, Sandy Foulks

FRONT OF HOUSE

Front of House Manager: Alicia Hofmeister

House Managers: Aubrey Boberg and Nancy Burgess

Ushers: Teylah Beeson, Sofia Helms, Kylie Ludwyck, Caitlyn McKell, Ariana Sanchez, Rachel Rogers, Zach Sanchez, Harlie Wallace