DEC. 17–JAN. 2
Amaturo Theater
SLOW BURN THEATRE CO.
PRODUCTION OF
PRESENTS
PRESENTS
KINKY BOOTS is presented through special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance
materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Director/Choreographer
PATRICK FITZWATER
Music Director
ERIC ALSFORD
Production Stage Manager
JACKIE LAWLOR
Original Broadway production produced by
DARYL ROTH HAL LUFTIG
Lighting Designer
CLIFFORD SPULOCK
Assistant Stage Manager
REYNELL REYNALDO
Makeup Designer
NICOLE HALLIWELL
Technical Director
CHRISTOPHER EVANS
Book by
HARVEY FIERSTEIN
Music and Lyrics by
CYNDI LAUPER
Sound Designer
HARMON CASEY
Scenic Design by
DAVID ROCKWELL
Props Supervisor
JAMEELAH BAILEY
Costume Supervisor
RICK PEÑA
Costume Design by
GREGG BARNES
Original Broadway Production Directed and Choreographed by
JERRY MITCHELL
Based on the Miramax motion picture Kinky Boots
Written by
GEOFF DEANE and TIM FIRTH
KINKY BOOTS
JAMES L. NEDERLANDER TERRY ALLEN KRAMER
INDEPENDENT PRESENTERS NETWORK CJ E&M JAYNE BARON SHERMAN
JUST FOR LAUGHS THEATRICALS/JUDITH ANN ABRAMS
YASHUHIRO KAWANA JANE BERGERE ALLAN S. GORDON & ADAM S. GORDON
KEN DAVENPORT HUNTER ARNOLD LUCY & PHIL SUAREZ BRYAN BANTRY
RON FIERSTEIN & DORSEY REGAL JIM KIERSTEAD/GREGORY RAE
BB GROUP/CHRISTINA PAPAGJIKA MICHAEL DeSANTIS/PATRICK BAUGH
BRIAN SMITH/TOM & CONNIE WALSH WARREN TREPP
and JUJAMCYN THEATERS
Scenic, Costumes, and Props are leased through the courtesy of
KINKY BOOTS LLC, NEW YORK, NY
COVID Safety Officer, Child Wrangler
AMBER MANDIC
Child Wrangler, Wardrobe Assistant
GABBY LAWLOR
Props Design by
KATHY FABIA
Assistant Choreographer/
Dance Captain
JEREL BROWN
Cast List
Charlie Price ...............................................................................................DOMINIQUE SCOTT*
Lola ..........................................................................................................................ELIJAH WORD*
Lauren ......................................................................................................... SHANNON MULLEN*
Nicola ....................................................................................................................... TORY VAGASY
Don ...............................................................................................................JOHNBARRY GREEN
George ........................................................................................................................ PAUL WONG
Pat ......................................................................................................................................KAT GOLD
Trish ................................................................................................................... SHELLEY KEELOR
Harry .....................................................................................................................NATE PROMKUL
Mr. Price ....................................................................................................GEOFFREY MERGELE
Simon Sr ................................................................................................................JEREL BROWN
Young Charlie ................................................................. ZACH BRILL (12-17 through 12/23)
BEN ROMAY (12/25 through 01/02)
Young Lola ......................................................................................................ANTUAN MCGRIFF
Angels .............................................................................CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL MILLIGAN
CLINT MADDOX THOMPSON, CORY SHORTER
PABLO PERNIA, RAY GLEAVES, XAVIER REYES*
Ensemble ..................................................................AARON ATKINSON, ANDRÉ RUSSELL
GEOFFREY MERGELE, JEREL BROWN, KIMMI JOHNSON, KRISTI ROSE MILLS,
LAUREN HORGAN, NATE PROMKUL, NICOLE KINZEL, TRENT TYSON
Understudies
Charlie Price: NATE PROMKUL, Lola: CORY SHORTER,
Lauren: KRISTI ROSE MILLS, Nicola: KIMMI JOHNSON, Pat & Trish: NICOLE KINZEL,
Harry: AARON ATKINSON, The Angels: TRENT TYSON
Musicians
Conductor ............................................................................................................. ERIC ALSFORD
Drums/Percussion ................................................................................................JULIE JACOBS
Violin ............................................................................................................LIUBOV OHRIMENCO
Trombone ...................................................................................................................JASON PYLE
Guitar 1 ................................................................................................................... GREG MINNICK
Bass ............................................................................................................... MARHTA SPANGLER
Reeds .....................................................................................................................RICK KISSINGER
Trumpet .................................................................................................... TOM STANCAMPIANO
SLOW BURN THEATRE CO.
Slow Burn Theatre Board of Directors:
President: Ryan Poliakoff • Vice President: Matthew Korinko (Co-Founder)
Secretary: Michael Mehmet • Treasurer: Ari Bodner
David Diaz • Mariane DiPierro Pavelic • Patrick Fitzwater (Co-Founder)
Shirley Gross • George Tandy • Michele Volpe • Beatriz Miniaci (Honorary)
Staff:
Executive Director: Matthew Korinko • Artistic Director: Patrick Fitzwater
Administrative Officer: Julie Valent • Technical Director: Christopher Evans
Media Relations: Tonya Evans • Grants Administrator: Frank Galloway
Act I
“Price & Son Theme” ......................................................................................Full Company
“The Most Beautiful Thing In The World” ..............................................Full Company
“Take What You Got” ............................................................... Harry, Charlie, Ensemble
“The Land Of Lola” ............................................................................................Lola, Angels
“The Land Of Lola (Reprise)” ........................................................................Lola, Angels
“Step One” ...................................................................................................................... Charlie
“Sex Is In The Heel” ...........................................Lola, Pat, George, Angels, Ensemble
“The History Of Wrong Guys” ..................................................................................Lauren
“Not My Father’s Son” ......................................................................................Lola, Charlie
“Everybody Say Yeah” ...............................................Charlie, Lola, Angels, Ensemble
Act II
“Entr’acte / Price & Son (Reprise)” ..........................................................Full Company
“What A Woman Wants” ........................................................Lola, Pat, Don, Ensemble
“In This Corner” ..............................................Lola, Don, Pat, Trish, Angels, Ensemble
“Soul Of A Man” ............................................................................................................ Charlie
“Hold Me In Your Heart” ..................................................................................................Lola
“Wrong Guys (Reprise)” .............................................................................................Lauren
“Raise You Up / Just Be” ..............................................................................Full Company
Funding for this project is provided in part by the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, as
recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. Spon-
sored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on
Arts and Culture.
THE SALAH FOUNDATION
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Slow Burn Theatre
Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and
Stage Managers in the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement
between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the
Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
MUSICAL NUMBERS
Cyndi Lauper wishes to thank her collaborators: Sammy James Jr., Steve Gaboury,
Rich Morel and Tom Hammer, Stephen Oremus
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Special Thanks: The Open-Caption Performance is generously sponsored by
the Amaturo Family Foundation.
CAST
Antuan McGriff
Young Lola
Zach Brill
Young Charlie
Ben Romay
Young Charlie
Andre Russell
Ensemble
Pablo Pernia
Angel
Dominique Scott
Charlie Price
Elijah Word
Lola/Simon
Shannon Mullen
Lauren
JohnBarry Green
Don
Victoria Vagasy
Nicola
Paul Wong
George
Aaron Atkinson
Richard, Ens. (U/S Harry)
Lauren Horgan
Ensemble (Swing)
Jerel Brown André Russell
Ensemble
Ray Gleaves
Angel
Kat Gold
Pat
Simon Sr. (Asst. Choreographer)
Pablo Pernia
Angel
Kimmi Johnson
Ensemble (U/S Nicola)
Shelley Keelor
Trish
Nicole Kinzel
Ensemble (U/S Pat, Trish)
Geoffrey Mergele
Mr. Price, Ens.
Kristi Rose Mills
Ensemble (U.S Lauren)
Trent Tyson
Ensemble (U/S Angel)
Xavier Reyes
Angel (In this Corner)
Corey Shorter
Angel (U/S Lola/Simon)
Clint Maddox Thompson
Angel
Nate Promkul
Harry, Ens. (U.S Charlie Price)
Christopher Michael Milligan
Angel
WHO’S WHO
CAST
DOMINIQUE SCOTT* (Charlie Price) is putting the heels back on after making
his Slow Burn debut in Hedwig and the Angry Inch! A South Florida native,
graduate of NWSA and Syracuse University, Dominique loves coming home and
performing for his favorite audiences in the country. National Tours: Rock of Ages,
Million Dollar Quartet, Boyband Review. Regional: Ragtime, Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ
Superstar. Dom has performed around the country with Viper, Rock of Ages Band,
Domin8trx, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and The Four Piano Men. Dom is
also a music producer and co-owner of Hollow Spirit Studios. He has released
tons of music - both as “Dom Scott” and with his band, “Sugarmore”. Thank you
to Patrick, Matthew, KMA, cast and crew, Staz/Mullen clan, Papa and Mama Scott,
and my wife, Shannon. @domscottrocks - domscott.com
ELIJAH WORD* (Lola) is so thrilled and excited to be back at Slow Burn in this
incredible production! Elijah is a Florida native who has performed on many Florida
stages! Elijah has been in many Slow Burn shows like Xanadu, Rock of Ages, and
Priscilla: Queen of the Desert! Elijah won a South Florida Carbonell Award for his
portrayal of Jimmy Early in Dream Girls at Broward Stage Door Theatre. Elijah
wants to give a huge thank you to Harry, his family, and his friends for all their
amazing love and support in all his endeavors! Enjoy the show! IG: elijahword10
SHANNON MULLEN* (Lauren)Bursting to be making her Slow Burn Theatre debut
in one of her favorite shows of all time! Broadway: A Bronx Tale, Pretty Woman.
National Tours: Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Rock of Ages. Huge thanks to Patrick,
the cast and crew, my family who fills me with inspiration and my lifelong co-star,
Dominique. @smullen312 - theshannonmullen.com
TORY VAGASY (Nicola) is a South Florida actress who is so excited to be making
her Slow Burn debut! This summer, Tory was a contestant on NBC’s hit competition
show “America’s Got Talent” where she placed as a Semi-Finalist. Recent credits
include Veronica Sawyer in Heathers: The Concert at the Green Room 42 and
Woman 1 Standby in Songs For A New World at Slow Burn Theatre Company. Tory
would like to thank Patrick for this opportunity and wish everyone a very happy
holiday! You can find her talent on TikTok/Instagram @once.upon.a.tory!
JOHNBARRY GREEN (Don) is very excited to celebrate the holiday season and
close out 2021 with his friends at Slow Burn! He is grateful to see theatre coming
back with such flair and is joyful to be a part of reigniting theatre in South Florida.
Previous roles include King Arthur in ‘Spamalot’, Dan in ‘Next to Normal’, Dennis
in ‘Rock of Ages’ and Pseudolus in ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the
Forum’. Love and gratitude.
PAUL WONG (George) is ecstatic to be working with Slow Burn Theatre Company
for the first time. His previous acting credits include Warrior Class at Boca Stage,
Wit at New Theatre, Scooter Thomas Makes It to the Top of the World at Dreamers
Theatre, Henry IV, Part II and As You Like It at Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, and
numerous musicals at Actors’ Playhouse Theatre for Young Audiences. He holds a
master’s degree from Yale School of Drama in Theatre Management and a bachelor’s
degree from Southern Methodist University in Acting and Directing. Paul would
like to give a special thanks to Caryl Fantel for her guidance and support.
KAT GOLD (Pat) Holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of West
Florida. Recent credits include La Cage aux Folles (Arizona Broadway Theatre),
Chicago (Winnipesaukee Playhouse; NH Theatre Award Nom), and Nine the
Musical (Broward Stage Door; Silver Palm Award, Carbonell Nom). Her performance
is dedicated to Erick and Sydney. www.kat-gold.com
WHO’S WHO
SHELLEY KEELOR (Trish) is thrilled to return to Slow Burn Theatre and perform on
one of her favorite stages at the Broward Center! She is an award-winning actress,
and singer. Favorite theatre credits include And the World Goes ‘Round, Gladys/
Memphis, Marion/Priscilla, Beggar Woman/Sweeney Todd, Margaret White/Carrie,
and more. She was last seen in MNM’s streamed production of Closer Than Ever and
as Karla in, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit
at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center of NYC. Shelley performs internationally
in concerts and cabarets including, Les Misérables in Concert, The Music of Andrew
Lloyd Webber and her One-woman Shows. She is a Brand Ambassador and cast
member for the Vocal-Harmony group, The Victory Dolls. www.Shelleykeelor.com
NATE PROMKUL (Harry, Ensemble, Charlie Understudy) is honored to be making
his Slow Burn debut with such an amazing team, cast, and crew! He is a South
Florida based actor and recent graduate of New World School of the Arts (B.F.A.
c/o 2017). His favorite recent credits include Anthony Hope (Sweeney Todd,
Zoetic Stage), Lead Vocalist (The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover, Unigram
Productions) and Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde (Jekyll & Hyde, Colony Theater). He is
beyond thankful to be a part of this experience, and to the people who have
supported him always. To be able to share live art again is truly a blessing. Love
always! Instagram: @natepromkul
GEOFFREY MERGELE (Mr. Price, Ensemble) is thrilled and honored to be
making his Slow Burn debut! National Tour: The Wizard of Oz (Ens/Tinman US)
NYC/Regional: The Metropolitan Opera (Lincoln Center - Actor), A Chorus Line
(Secret Theatre - Greg), Beauty and the Beast (Sharon Playhouse), George M!, A
Christmas Carol, Damn Yankees, Wonderful Town (Prather Productions), The Wizard
of Oz (Jenny Wiley Theatre - Scarecrow), A Christmas Carol (Gateway Playhouse),
and 42nd Street (Eldorado Casino Reno). South Florida: Cabaret (PPTOPA - Cliff
Bradshaw). Much love to family, friends, and JDQ! @geomergs
JEREL BROWN (Dance Captain, Assistant Choregrapher, Simon Sr., Ensemble) is
a performer/choreographer from South Florida. He has done shows in Florida,
Chicago, New York and Japan. Credits include Universal Monsters Live (Universal
Studios Japan), Ruined (Gablestage) Sweet Charity, Victor/Victoria (Broward
Stage Door) West Side Story, Guys & Dolls (The Wick Theatre) Hair (MNM Prod)
Rock Odyssey (Adrienne Arsht Center) Groundhog Day, A Christmas Story, Shrek,
Priscilla, Memphis (Slow Burn Theatre). He is also a dance instructor/choreogra-
pher for Next Stop Broadway. He would like to give a huge shout out to the cast
and crew. He would also like to thank everyone for their continued support. Insta-
gram: @jerelbrown7
ANTUAN MCGRIFF (Young Lola) is very excited to be in Kinky Boots! Antuan is a
sixth grader at Parkway Middle School for the Arts. He would like to thank his mom
for her support and Patrick for this opportunity. He hopes you enjoy the show!
ZACH BRILL (Young Charlie) is thrilled to play the part of Young Charlie in Kinky
Boots at Slow Burn Theatre. This past summer he worked with Inside Out Theatre
Company playing the role of Mr. Wormwood in Matilda Jr. and Tootles in PeterPan
Jr. Zach loves being a 3rd grader at Fox Trail Elementary. When he’s not in school,
he enjoys playing soccer, hanging with his family & friends, gaming or jamming on
his electric guitar. Zach is very passionate about acting and dreams of starring on
the big screen one day. He wants to thank his family for all their love and support.
BEN ROMAY (Young Charlie) has been studying at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education
Center since he was five, where he has performed numerous roles including
Michael in Elf the Musical JR. He is thrilled to be making his professional stage
debut in Kinky Boots. He wants to dedicate his performance to his great-
grandfather, Alejandro, a pioneer of theatre and a lover of the arts.
WHO’S WHO
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL MILLIGAN (Angel) is ecstatic to be strutting in his debut
at Slow Burn Theatre Company with Kinky Boots! His most recent credits include
the National & International Tours of The Wizard of Oz as the Scarecrow, Singing
in the Rain as Cosmo Brown, Cabaret, and a number of others. He is so happy
that live theatre is back! He cannot thank the Slow Burn team enough for this
opportunity! Much love to Rodney, his pups, and his family! IG @christophermich-
aelmilligan
CLINT MADDOX THOMPSON (Angel) is thrilled to be a part of this production,
which tells such an important story! Clint just concluded a run as Handsome Nick
in the regional premiere of A Bronx Tale at Axelrod Performing Arts, directed by
Broadway Veteran Richard H. Blake. Other past credits include The National Tour
of The Wizard of Oz, Mamma Mia! (Virginia Musical Theatre), ELF: The Musical
(Gateway Playhouse), West Side Story (Apex Productions), and Young Franken-
stein (Short North Stage). Clint has also curated a fanbase on social media as
the dancing cowboy. Follow his journey @clintmthompson. Proud Graduate of
Wagner College. Thanks to the Slow Burn Team, Family, Friends and Mentors. Love
is Love!
RAY GLEAVES (Angel) is a Nashville, TN native. He received his BFA in Musical
Theatre from Ball State University. Some of his favorite past roles include Jim
Conley (Parade), Elmer/Spot Conlon (Newsies), and Movement Ensemble (Anna
in the Tropics). He would like to thank the cast and crew for making this such a
wonderful experience! As well as his friends and family for their constant love and
support. Special thanks to his parents for always telling him, “Put your mind to it,
and you can do or be anything!” Instagram: @rayantoniog
CORY SHORTER (Angel, Lola Understudy) is from Royal Oak, MI and so excited
to make his debut with Slow Burn, performing in one of his favorite musicals for a
second time! He recently starred as (Ken) in Aint Misbehavin. Some regional credits
include Kinky Boots (Angel/Lola u/s), In The Heights (Usnavi) and Rent (Angel). He
was also in the original cast of the national tour of Pray The Gay Away (Fairy Gay
Father). In 2010 Cory was crowned Mr. Gay USA Unlimited and in 2014, Mr. Black
National. You can listen to all of Cory›s original music on all streaming platforms
(Spotify, iTunes, ect.) This show is dedicated to his Aunt Sheesha! Instagram @
coryshorter
XAVIER REYES* (Angel) is an actor from Puerto Rico actively pursuing his dreams
of storytelling and performing. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ithaca
College, NY. He is extremely grateful to tell this Kinky Boots story again.
Having performed all over the US, Caribbean, Japan and Canada, some other
credits include Working, Fun Home, HAIR, In The Heights, RENT, West Side Story,
La Cage Aux Folles and Lynn Nottage’s award winning play SWEAT. Thank you to
everyone involved at Slow Burn and YOU, audience member, for showing up and
supporting this medium. Thank you to my support system and my agency BLOC
NYC. Remember, you change the world when you change your mind. Instagram:
@XavierReyesActor
AARON ATKINSON (Ensemble, Harry Understudy) is a graduate of AMDA and
a Pennsylvania native. Recent Credits: Mamma Mia (Ensemble), Groundhog Day
(Hot Dog Vendor) MSC BELLISSIMA (Male Vocalist), Crazy For You (Pete Jr),
Funny Girl (John), Madagascar (King Julien), Hunchback (Clopin). Aaron would
like to thank his mother, friends, and all you wonderful people out there in the
dark, for the love and support in this crazy thing we call show-biz! Follow him on
FB & IG @theaaronatkinson www.iamaaronatkinson.com
WHO’S WHO
ANDRÉ RUSSELL (Ensemble) is pumped to be back at the Broward Center with
Slow Burn! He has been involved in the theatre for more than 15 years and is currently
the youth director at the Coral Springs Center For The Arts. Besides being a
director/entrepreneur, his recent credits include C.C. (Dreamgirls), Mereb (Aida),
Eddie Souther (Sister Act), Flick (Violet), Avatar (S4K: Time 2 Play Adrienne Arsht
Center Run), Tom Collins (Rent), Tyrone Jackson (Fame) & Judge Turpin (Sweeny
Todd). He would like to thank God, Patrick, and Matthew, the Broward Center, & his
family and friends for their continuing support.
LAUREN HORGAN (Ensemble) is thrilled to make her debut at Slow Burn in Kinky
Boots! A Miami native, Lauren holds a BA in Theatre from Florida International
University. She is a professional Ballroom dancer and instructor at MC Dance Miami.
Lauren was last seen on stage at The Wick Theatre as Ali in Mamma Mia! Past
credits: In The Heights (Adrienne Arsht Center), Mamma Mia! (Actors’ Playhouse)
Evita (Actors’ Playhouse.) Much love to my family! @laurenhorgannn www.lauren-
horgan.com
NICOLE KINZEL (Ensemble, Pat/Trish Understudy) is thrilled to return to the stage
after such a wild year- grateful beyond words. BFA Musical Theatre-University of
the Arts. Favorite Slow Burn productions include Margot in Legally Blonde, Lucy
in Charlie Brown, and Fairy Godmother in Shrek. Offstage, Nicole is the General
Manager and Lead Instructor at AKT Ft. Lauderdale, a cardio dance and fitness
studio. Her certifications include Barre, Yoga 200 RYT, and Cycling. She has been
a principal dancer in various commercials, including FPL Savings to Sing About
& Virginia Lottery. Many thanks to Patrick, Matthew, and Jill for all the wonderful
opportunities. Mom, Dad, & Rosie- it is always for you. “Let the beauty you love
be what you do.”
KIMMI JOHNSON (Ensemble, Nicola Understudy) is a Carbonell nominated, Silver
Palm Award-winning actor living in Delray Beach, FL. She is so grateful to be re-
turning home to Slow Burn Theatre Company, after being seen in Groundhog Day
(Rita), Shrek (Fiona), Legally Blonde (Vivienne), Freaky Friday (Ellie), among many
others. She also holds credits at Zoetic Stage, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Main Street
Players, Actors’ Playhouse, and Orlando Shakespeare Theater. Kimmi is a freelance
director and acting coach throughout South Florida at local high schools, private
studios, Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts, and Nova Southeastern University.
BFA Acting, Elon University. Love to her fiance, Tyler.
KRISTI ROSE MILLS (Ensemble, Lauren Understudy) is excited to be returning
to Slow Burn Theatre! Her past Slow Burn credits include: Groundhog Day (Mrs.
Cleveland), Christmas Story (Ensemble), Shrek (Gingy/Sugarplum Fairy), You’re
a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Sally Brown), 9 to 5 (Ensemble), and Rock of Ages
(Sherrie). Other regional credits include: Superman (Sydney), Junie B Jones (Junie
B), Marvelous Wonderettes (Suzy), Tick... Tick... Boom! (Susan), Mary Poppins (Ka-
tie Nanna/ Mary U/s) Joseph...Dream Coat (Reuben’s Wife), Madagascar (Mort/
Gloria u/s), Dancing Princesses (originated the role of Sabrina), and Hair (Jeanie).
Kristi has a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Central Florida. A big
thank you to Patrick and Matthew for this opportunity and to her family for always
supporting her!
PABLO PERNIA (Angel) is so excited to be making his Slow Burn debut. Pablo is a
recent B.F.A graduate from New World School of the Arts Theatre division. Some
past credits include Cabaret (Emcee), In The Heights (Jose/Graffiti Pete u/s), Big
Fish (Sharecropper), Parade (Det. Starnes). You can see him next in Slow Burn’s
Matilda shaking his hips as Rudolpho. He would like to thank his family and friends
for their unconditional love and support. “You change the world when you change
your mind” Instagram: @pabloperniaa
WHO’S WHO
TRENT TYSON (Ensemble/Angel US) is so thrilled to be making his debut with
Slow Burn! He recently received his BFA from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Trent was last seen as Larry in A Chorus Line (Interlakes Theatre). Other favorites
include Sondheim’s The Frogs (Xanthias) and The Boys In The Band (Larry). Trent
would like to thank Brian and the rest of The Hell’s Kitchen Agency team as well as
his family and friends for their constant support and sacrifice. @wutstrentingnow
PRODUCTION TEAM
PATRICK FITZWATER (Director, Choreographer) is a ten-time Carbonell Nominee
(six for Best Director and four for Best Choreography). He won a 2018 Carbonell
for his choreography for Memphis and a 2013 Carbonell Award for his direction
of next to normal. He is a three-time Silver Palm Award winning choreographer/
director. Patrick is Artistic Director of Slow Burn Theatre and has directed all 54 of
Slow Burn Theatre’s shows, including the 2019 Carbonell recommended produc-
tions of Jekyll & Hyde, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, 9 to 5, Priscilla Queen of
the Desert, Shrek and A Christmas Story.
ERIC ALSFORD (Music Director) is happy to be back with Slow Burn after pre-
viously music directing their productions of Songs For A New World, Tarzan and
Bridges Of Madison County. Eric is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music in
Rochester NY. He has played Off-Bway for Thats Life, Naked Boys Singing and I
Love You, You’re Perfect as well as conducted/played on national tours of Mamma
Mia!, Nunsense, and Annie. Regionally, Eric has music directed for Arvada Cen-
ter, Theatre Aspen, Ogunquit Playhouse, North Shore Music Theater, John Enge-
man Theater, Cape Playhouse, Drury Lane Chicago, Arkansas Rep, Westchester
Broadway, Artpark, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Beef & Boards, and Meadow-
brook Theater among others. Locally, he regularly music directs for Maltz Jupiter
Theater, Actors Playhouse, Zoetic Stage, Gablestage and Royal Caribbean Cruise
Lines. Eric is a 5 time recipient of South Florida’s Carbonell Award for Best Music
Director as well as a 2 time recipient of Colorado’s Henry Award for Best Music
Director.
JACKIE LAWLOR* (Production Stage Manager) is excited to be back with Slow
Burn for a fourth season after a very long intermission! Favorite credits include:
Songs For A New World, Groundhog Day, Shrek, Freaky Friday, Jekyll & Hyde,
Rock of Ages, Memphis, Peter and the Starcatcher, The Bridges of Madison Coun-
ty, Wait Until Dark, Singin’ In The Rain, and Baskerville. Jackie would like to thank
her family and friends for all of their love and support. Special thanks to Patrick,
Matthew, Eric, and the entire cast, band and crew. Jackie holds a BFA in stage
management from the University of Central Florida. Proud member for AEA. www.
jackienlawlor.com
RICK PEÑA (Costume Supervisor) is ecstatic to be a part of this production and
to be back working in live theatre! He has been involved with Slow Burn Theatre
since its first production where he portrayed the title role in Bat Boy: The Musi-
cal. Costume credits include Big Fish (Carbonell Nomination), Parade (Carbonell
Nomination), Rocky Horror, Chess, Sweeney Todd, Assassins, and Into the Woods
to name a few. Rick is the recipient of South Florida’s Silver Palm Award which he
received for his work on Slow Burn Theatre’s production of Jekyll and Hyde and
is currently the full time costumer at American Heritage School in Broward. Rick
graduated with a theatre degree from FIU and has worked in various regional
theatres within the tri county area. Thank you to my family and friends for their
endless support. Besitos to Liza and Tobey!
WHO’S WHO
CLIFFORD SPULOCK (Lighting Designer) is excited to be a part of the Slow Burn
Theatre Creative Team for their second show of the season! Most recently, Clifford
designed Slow Burn’s Songs For A New World and the US National Tour of Buddy:
The Buddy Holly Story! Other design credits include: Man of La Mancha (MNM
Theatre Company), Blitz (Bahama Paradise Cruise Line - Grand Classica), Murder
Ballad (Measure for Measure, Broward Center for the Performing Arts), and Home
for the Holidays (Surflight Theatre) among many others. Much love and apprecia-
tion to his #1 fan, his fiancée Alicia! www.CSLightingDesign.com
HARMON CASEY (Sound Designer) is excited to be a part of his second Slow
Burn production. He is currently a student at Florida Atlantic University pursuing
a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Theatre Technology and Design. He will be handling
all your auditory needs, and you are welcome to say hello, and always thank your
technicians. Harmon would like to thank his parents for getting him interested in
engineering and then introducing him to the arts.
JAMEELAH BAILEY(Props Supervisor) is a freelance props designer based in the
South Florida region. Her latest projects include: The Cubans/A Wonderful World/
7 Deadly Sins at Miami New Drama, The Amparo Experience with Broadway Factor,
and The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover at Faena Theatre. She is excited to
work with Slow Burn Theatre on Kinky Boots and is thankful for the wonderful op-
portunity. She would also like to thank her friends and family for their continued
love and support.
CHRIS EVANS (Technical Director) is a New Yorker who went to the University of
North Carolina at Wilmington where he received a BA in Scenic Design. He has
spent over 25 years working in television, film and theatre. His work includes Daw-
son’s Creek, Elmo in Grouchland and promos for HBO, as well as being the TD for
his own theatre company, B.U.M.P. Productions, and designing and building sets
for more than 100 plays including Singin’ in the Rain, One Flew Over the Cuck-
oo’s Nest , Little Shop of Horrors, Legally Blonde, The Drowsy Chaperon, Shrek,
Urinetown, 9 to 5, and Jekyll & Hyde. He recently left his position of Scene Shop
Manager at Florida Atlantic University, after 8 years, to join Slow Burn as the full
time Technical Director.
AMBER MANDIC (COVID Safety Officer, Child Wrangler) is so happy to be work-
ing with Slow Burn on Kinky Boots! Amber’s past credits include Songs for a New
World, The Impracticality of Modern-Day Mastodons, Man of La Mancha, A Funny
Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Sister Act, and Next to Normal. Amber
is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University with her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre.
She would like to thank her amazing (thanks for the word, Mom) parents, her
brothers and sister, Niece Tina, Alan, the rest of her wonderful family and friends,
her MNM family, her island girls, and the wonderful people she’s gotten to meet
and work with on this show.
GABBY LAWLOR (Wardrobe Assistant, Child Wrangler) is thrilled to be working
on Kinky Boots alongside her sister, Jackie, and the rest of the wonderful cast
and crew! She is a proud graduate of Florida State University where she studied
theatre and education. She has now made Orlando her home and is currently a
first year MFA candidate in the Theatre for Young Audiences program at UCF.
Favorite experiences have been attending FSU’s Theatre Academy London and
her current role as the dramaturg for Theatre UCF’s production of Indecent. She
hopes you enjoy the show and remember: “Change the world when you change
your mind!”.
WHO’S WHO
HARVEY FIERSTEIN (Playwright) is the author of the current smash hit Newsies
as well as Torch Song Trilogy (Tony, Drama Desk and Obie Awards), La Cage
aux Folles (Tony and Drama Desk Awards), The Sissy Duckling (Humanitas
Award), A Catered Affair (12 Drama Desk nominations}, Safe Sex (Ace Award),-
Legs Diamond, Spookhouse, Flatbush Tosca, Common Ground and more. His
political editorials have been published in The New York Times, N Guide and The
Huffington Post and broadcast on PBS’s “In the Life.” His children’s book, The
Sissy Duckling, is now in its fifth printing. As an actor, Mr. Fierstein is known
worldwide for his performances in films like Mrs. Doubtfire and Independence
Day, and on stage in Hairspray (Tony Award), Fiddler on the Roof, La Cage aux
Folles, Torch Song Trilogy (Tony Award) and N shows such as “Smash,” “How
I
Met Your Mother,” “The Good Wife,””Cheers” (Emmy nomination}, “The Simpsons”
and “Nurse Jackie.”
CYNDI LAUPER (Composer and Lyricist) is a Grammy, Emmy and now Tony
Award winning (for her Kinky Boots score) artist, who after 30 sterling years
and global record sales in excess of 50 million albums, has proven that she has
the heart and soul to keep her legion of fans compelled by her every creative
move. With her first album, She’s So Unusual, Lauper won a Grammy Award for
Best New Artist and became the first female in history to have four top-five
singles from a debut album. Since then, Lauper has released ten additional studio
albums, with her most recent, the Grammy nominated Memphis Blues, ruling
the Billboard Blues Chart for 14 consecutive weeks to become the best-selling
blues album of 2010. Overall, during her storied music career, Lauper has been
nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, seven American
Video Awards and 18 MN Awards. She recently captured her journey through
music and life in her New York Times best-selling autobiography, Cyndi Lauper:
A Memoir. As an actress, Lauper made her Broadway debut in The Threepenny
Opera alongside Alan Cumming in 2006. She has appeared in “Mad About
You” (Emmy Award) and “Bones” and films including The Opportunist with
Christopher Walken, Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle, Life With Mikey, Off and
Running and Vibes. Cyndi returned to television in 2013, this time as herself, in
the limited docu-series “She’s So Unusual” on WEN. Lauper also continues her
philanthropic work through her foundation, the True Colors Fund.
ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION Founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that
represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity
fosters the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances
the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions
and providing a wide range of benets, including health and pension plans.
Actors’ Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is afliated with FIA, an inter-
national organization of performing arts unions. Equity is governed by its own
members through an elected Council, representing principal actors, chorus actors
and stage managers living in three regions: Eastern, Central and Western. Members
at large participate in Equity’s governance through a system of regional Boards
and Committees. Equity has 28 designated area liaison cities with over 100
members each.
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