
MUSICAL NUMBERS
“30/90”
“GREEN GREEN DRESS”
“JOHNNY CAN’T DECIDE”
“SUNDAY”
“NO MORE”
“THERAPY”
“REAL LIFE”
“SUGAR”
“SEE HER SMILE”
“COME TO YOUR SENSES”
“WHY”
“30/90 (REPRISE)”
“LOUDER THAN WORDS”
THE CAST
Jon Patrick Earl Phillips*
Michael and Others JT Langlas
Susan and Others Annika Jonker
Standby for Jon/Michael and Others Matthew Callas
Standby for Susan and Others Maeline Stern
*The Actor appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
MUSICIANS
Keyboard: Matthew Umphreys
Drums: Brian Malone
Guitar: Michael Cerrone
Bass: Renate Thomas
CREATIVE TEAM
Director & Choreographer Lindsey Augusta Mercer
Music Director Matthew Umphreys
Scenic Designer Tyler Gabbard
Lighting Designer Julie Cowger
Costume Designer Maria Fernanda Ortiz
Sound Designer Mia C. Teboe
Production Stage Manager Abby Sauer
Technical Director Doug Stock
Producer Tyler Gabbard
PRODUCTION STAFF
Assistant Stage Manager Michael Hamburg
Intimacy Coordinator Erin Carr
Assistant Costume Designer Maura Kesterson
Wardrobe Manager Maura Kesterson
Assistant Lighting Designer Dani Lobello
Event Manager Abby Sauer
Spotlight Operators Julia Koch, Maria Schlaechter
Scenic Carpenter Nathan Neorr
Production Photographer Mikki Schaffner
Box Office Manager Brenda Berger
CARNEGIE STAFF
Box Office Manager Brenda Berger
Technical Director Doug Stock
Events Manager Abby Sauer
Marketing Manager Maria Marotta
Development Coordinator Angelina Caliguri-Schrand
Development Director Ben Lehman
Theatre Director Tyler Gabbard
Executive Director Matt Distel
A Special Thank You To:

Annika Jonker, Guest Artist (Previously featured in The Carnegie’s Production of “Tick, Tick…Boom!”)

JT Langlas, Guest Artist (Previously featured in The Carnegie’s Production of “Tick, Tick…Boom!”)
JT Langlas is thrilled to return to the Carnegie Theatre for the holidays! Currently pursuing a BFA in musical theatre at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, JT spent this last summer at the Carnegie in TICK, TICK… BOOM! (Michael/Others) and BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL (Drifter/Ensemble). Other Cincinnati credits include: THE 70S ON DEMAND (Ensemble, Kings Island), CINDERELLA JR. (The Prince, TCT), and SOMETHING ROTTEN (Ensemble, CCM).
JT extends thanks to Queen City cabaret for this wonderful process. All the love and appreciation to the friends and family that have supported him from day one! Instagram – @jtlanglas

Patrick Earl Phillips (He/Him) Jon
Patrick is ecstatic to be making his debut at The Carnegie. Patrick is a proud member of AEA. He received his BA in Theatre from Xavier University and trained as an Acting Intern with Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. Regional credits include HANDS ON A HARDBODY, SWEAT, FLY BY NIGHT, BLOOMSDAY, THIS RANDOM WORLD, CINDERELLA, THE FROG PRINCESS and LUNA GALE with Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, WRECKING BALL, LITTLE WOMEN, ROMEO & JULIET and TITUS ANDRONICUS with Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, THIS IS TOM JONES!, and AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS with Human Race Theatre Company and MERCURY with Know Theatre of Cincinnati. He is also an active student with the Society of American Fight Directors. He gives huge thanks to Lindsey and Tyler for this incredible opportunity and is ever grateful for this supportive cast and crew. He sends love to his family, friends, and his loving wife and three rambunctious daughters.
www.PatrickEPhillips.com

Madeline Stern (She/Her) Standy for Susan
Madeline is thrilled to be part of her first production at The Carnegie with this incredibly talented group of people! Recent roles: The Witch (INTO THE WOODS), Housekeeper (MAN OF LA MANCHA), Detective (CLUE: THE MUSICAL), Lady Carmella (PRINCESS & FROG), Mrs. Cratchit/Ghost of ChristmasPast (A SEUSSIFIED CHRISTMAS CAROL Tour). Madeline has a BM & MM in Vocal Performance from Indiana University. She owns the Madeline Stern Vocal Studio, teaching online lessons to singers across the country, and can be found on Instagram & TikTok @SingwithMadeline. Visit MadelineStern.com for more. Thanks to her amazing husband and family for their constant love and support!

Julie Cowger (She/Her) Lighting Designer
Julie Cowger recently moved to Cincinnati from Los Angeles, CA where she was on the Lighting team at the Geffen Playhouse. This is Julie’s second production with The Carnegie following THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. She is currently in charge of Lighting at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT). She was previously in the Lighting Department at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (CPIP) where she led and programmed in the Rouse Theatre. This included productions like FRIDA, A CHORUS LINE, SEVEN GUITARS, RING OF FIRE, SHANE, CLYDES, & A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Recent projects include FINDING NEMO KIDS!, THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY, and CHICAGO with the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Academy LIVE! program. She co-designed and programmed Drew & Lea Lachey’s LABEL-LESS at CPIP and plans to join them again in 2024. Julie will be the Associate Lighting Designer on TCT’s SANTA CLAUS THE MUSICAL in their final season at the Taft Theatre before becoming the Lighting Supervisor at the newly renovated Emery Theatre in 2025. Visit @julieacowger on Instagram for more information.

Michael Hamburg (He/Him) Assistant Stage Manager

Maria F Ortiz Lopez (She/Her) Costume Designer
A native of Mexico City, she studied Fashion Design in Mexico and earned her MFA in Costume Design & Technology at the University of Cincinnati, where she designed and built garments for period and musical productions. After graduation, Maria worked as a production assistant on the second season of Apple TV’s THE AFTERPARTY and designed the costumes for ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN, an 1800s western short film. Her latest design jobs have been: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY at Forestburgh Playhouse, FIONA: THE MUSICAL, and THE MATCH GAME at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, DEAF REPUBLIC(An ASL Shadow Interpreted show) with Pones inc, and PEERLESS at The Human Race Theatre.

Abby Sauer (She/Her) Production Stage Manager
Abby Sauer (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be back behind the stage management table at The Carnegie with this incredible cast and production team! Previously, Abby was the Assistant Stage Manager on TENDERLY: A ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL. When she is not working on a show, you will find her overseeing all front of house operations as the Events Manager for The Carnegie making sure patrons are enjoying their experience. Prior to working with The Carnegie, Abby has been a contracted stage manager for various companies such as The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Summer Repertory Theatre Festival in Santa Rosa CA., and Aspen Music Festival and School. Abby holds her master’s degree in Arts Administration from Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of the Performing Arts, and a B.F.A. in Stage Management from UC’s nationally renowned College-Conservatory of Music. She would like to thank her family and friends for the constant support and allowing her to live her dreams! Hope you enjoy this wonderful piece of theatre!!!

Mia C. Teboe, she/her (Sound Designer) Mia recently graduated with a BFA in Sound Design & Technology from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Her recent work includes TICK, TICK… BOOM!, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, HELLO, DOLLY! (The Carnegie), LITTLE WOMEN (UC-CCM), and FIONA: THE MUSICAL (Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati).

Matthew Umphreys (He/Him) Music Director

Doug Stock, he/him (Technical Director) Doug is in his fifth season at The Carnegie, where he has designed sets for LITTLE SHOP…, JOSEPH…, PROOF, AMERICAN IDIOT, DREAMGIRLS, and THE FULL MONTY in addition to overseeing tech for hundreds of concerts and rental events. Previously, he was Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati’s Assistant Technical Director and Master Carpenter. He was also the Technical Director and Scenic & Lighting Designer at Thomas Worthington High School, his Alma Mater. Graduate of UC-CCM.

Tyler Gabbard, he/him (Producer, Scenic Designer) Tyler is the Producing Director of Theatre at The Carnegie, recognized as Cincinnati’s “Favorite Local Theatre” by the BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards and praised by The Sappy Critic as the city’s “go-to theater for musicals.” The League of Cincinnati Theatres declared, “Under its new Theatre Director, Tyler Gabbard, The Carnegie has soared to new heights, quickly becoming one of, if not the, top choice for theatregoers in Cincinnati.” Before joining The Carnegie, Tyler held administrative roles at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University, and the School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University. He also served as Vice President of the League of Cincinnati Theatres. Tyler worked with Ms. Tina Knowles for three years as the VIP Manager for her annual Wearable Art Gala, and with artists including Stephen Sondheim, Patti LuPone, Jonathan Groff, Alec Baldwin, Alice Ripley, and Maggie Gyllenhaal as a production assistant. Tyler’s career began as the general management intern with Dodgers Theatricals, working on Broadway productions of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, JERSEY BOYS, and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. As a scenic designer, his work has been seen in New York City, Los Angeles, and over a dozen venues in Kentucky and Ohio, including more than 20 productions at The Carnegie. He earned the BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Award for Best Scenic Design for his work on THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Tyler holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and is an alumnus of the Emerging Leadership Institute of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals. His accolades include the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Next Generation Leader Award, features in Movers & Makers’ Notables in Performing Arts, Queer Kentucky’s 25 Faces of Fairness, and Cincinnati Magazine’s Power 100 Rising Stars. Tyler resides in Bellevue with his husband, Jack Manion—an artist and educator—and their dog, Popsicle.
ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
www.concordtheatricals.com