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       June 25 – July 11, 2021
DESERT STAGES THEATRE - June 25 - July 11, 2021
DESERT STAGES THEATRE
                SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
                                 PRESENTS

                     SPIDER'S WEB
                          By Agatha Christie

                      Directed by Dan Ashlock, Jr.

                'Spider's Web' © 1954 Agatha Christie Limited All
  rights reserved. 'AGATHA CHRISTIE' and the Agatha Christie Signature Mark
are trademarks of Agatha Christie Ltd.. All rights reserved. The rights to this play
 are controlled by Agatha Christie Ltd.. For further information about this play,
  others by Agatha Christie and about other stage adaptations of her stories,
                 pleasevisit: http://www.agathachristie.com
DESERT STAGES THEATRE - June 25 - July 11, 2021
WELCOME TO DST
Welcome to Desert Stages Theatre, and thank you for joining us
at this performance of Agatha Christie's SPIDER'S WEB! DST has
traditionally produced an Agatha Christie play each season in our
Actor's Cafe theatre, so we wanted to make sure we didn't disap-
point any of her fans during 2021. We expect that the Actor's Cafe
will be up and running again by December, so we hope you will join
us as we celebrate the re-opening of that intimate space! Be ready
for an exciting line-up of productions in 2022!

We continue our COVID-19 safety protocols and enhanced clean-
ing measures to keep you and our actors safe. In return, we ask that
you kindly wear your mask the entire time you are in the theatre. If
you wish to meet with your friends or cast members after the show,
please arrange to do so in the food court area of the shopping mall
so the lobby doesn't get congested. Thank you in advance for your
cooperation!

Thank you again for your support of live theatre and for your atten-
dance at this performance of SPIDER'S WEB. Whether you are see-
ing your 100th show or your first at DST, you are a valued member
of the Desert Stages Theatre community, and we appreciate you
more than you could ever know!

Ellen Versen
Executive Director
DESERT STAGES THEATRE - June 25 - July 11, 2021
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY
Agatha Christie is known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime. Her
books have sold over a billion copies in English with another billion in foreign
languages. She is the most widely published author of all time and, in many
languages, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. She is the author of
66 crime novels, 150 short story collections, over 20 plays, and six novels
written under the name Mary Westmacott. Her work includes Murder on the
Orient Express, Death on the Nile, and the genre-defining And Then There
Were None.

Agatha Christie’s first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, was written to-
wards the end of the First World War, in which she served in the VAD. In it
she created Hercule Poirot, the little Belgian detective who was destined to
become the most popular detective in crime fiction since Sherlock Holmes.
It was published by Bodley Head in 1920.

In 1926, after averaging a book a year, Agatha Christie wrote her first mas-
terpiece. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd was the first of her books to be pub-
lished by Collins and marked the beginning of an author-publisher relation-
ship that lasted for 50 years and well over 70 books. ‘Ackroyd’ was also the
first of Agatha Christie’s books to be dramatized –under the title Alibi –and
to have a successful run in London’s West End.

By 1930, Agatha had introduced a new character to act as detective. When
she created Miss Marple, Agatha did not expect her to become Poirot's
rival, but with The Murder at the Vicarage, Miss Marple’s first full length out-
ing, it appeared she had produced another popular and enduring character.

The Mousetrap, her most successful play of all, opened in 1952 and is the
longest-running play in history.

Agatha Christie was made a dame in 1971.
She died in 1976.

Agatha Christie Limited (ACL) has been man-
aging the literary and media rights to Agatha
Christie's works around the world since 1955,
working with the best talents in film, television,
publishing, stage and on digital platforms to en-
sure that Christie’s work continues to reach new
audiences in innovative ways and to the highest
standard. The company is managed by Chris-
tie’s great grandson James Prichard.

Visit www.agathachristie.com
for more information.
DESERT STAGES THEATRE - June 25 - July 11, 2021
DIRECTOR'S LETTER
Agatha Christie is a rock star! She was the first and only female playwright to
have three productions running simultaneously in London: The Mousetrap,
Witness for the Prosecution and Spider’s Web. Christie was made a Dame
in 1971 by Queen Elizabeth for her contributions to literature. The Guiness
Book of World Records lists Christie as the Best Selling Fiction Writer of All
Time. She is also arguably the most successful female playwright of all time.
In fact, an Agatha Christie thriller, The Mousetrap, is the longest continuously
running play of any kind in the world having opened in November 1952 and
still running today.

American audiences are familiar with some of Christie's plays like And Then
There Were None, The Mousetrap, Murder on the Orient Express and Wit-
ness for the Prosecution. But not Spider’s Web. Christie enthusiasts know
the characters of Hercules Perot and Miss Marple. But not Mrs. Clarissa
Hailsham-Brown. Many Agatha Christie plays were first written as books or
short stories and then adapted into plays like And Then There Were None,
Murder on the Nile and The Thirteen Problems. But not Spider’s Web.

When DST was looking to produce a summer Agatha Christie show, I was
honored to be asked to direct! We inquired about a few of the more popular
titles, but were unable to secure rights. I remembered a play that I had seen
while in college (some time ago) that was written by Agatha Christie but was
different than her other plays. I mentioned Spider’s Web and we’ve been off
to the races with this production ever since.

Billed as a comedic thriller, Spider’s Web was written backstage during re-
hearsals and performances of Witness for the Prosecution. It is one of only
three of her works that was written as a play first and then adapted into a
novel. In Spider’s Web, Christie spoofed her own genre of mystery thrillers.
She gives the characters extraordinary circumstances with a fun motive that
isn’t easy to figure out. The audience gets treated to a thrilling storyline
that is both humorous and poignant. In this production, I have tried to stay
faithful to the source material, create enjoyable and humorous moments and
allow the fantastic story to be told by an awesome group of actors.

I have been blessed with an amazing cast and a very creative and competent
production crew. I’m so glad that you have included live theater in your new
normal. Let’s face it, we have all created or been tangled in the spider’s web
of life during the pandemic. It’s time to celebrate all life has to give! Much
thanks and love to Ellen, Ally, Linda and the entire DST staff and volunteers
for making Spider’s Web an enjoyable and memorable experience!

Cheers,
Dan Ashlock, Jr.
Director, Spider’s Web
DESERT STAGES THEATRE - June 25 - July 11, 2021
THE CAST
Clarissa Hailsham-Brown..................................Colleen Rose Thompson
Sir Rowland Delahaye...........................................................Scott Sims
Hugo Birch...............................................................James D Brown, Jr.
Jeremy Warrender..................................................................Cody Bro
Pippa Hailsham-Brown..................................................Brianna O’Brien
Mildred Peake...................................................................Lynn Golden
Elgin.........................................................................Jonathan Gonzales
Henry Hailsham-Brown.........................................................Bob Taylor
Oliver Costello.............................................................Brady Anderson
Inspector Lord...........................................................Katie Lily Lambert
Constable Jones...................................................................Zack Pepe
Doctor..........................................................................Brady Anderson

                     PRODUCTION STAFF
Director........................................................................Dan Ashlock, Jr.
Stage Manager...............................................................Sean Gallegos
Scenic Design/Prop Master...........................................Dan Ashlock, Jr.
Set Design.........................................................................Ally Baumlin
Set Build.....Ally Baumlin, Brady Anderson, Ken Fort, Michael Thompson
Costume Designer.......................................Richard "Mickey" Courtney
Lighting Designer...............................................................Brady Fiscus
Sound Designer.........................................................Nicole Thompson
Sound Board Op..................................................................Will Snider
Light Board Op...............................................................Sean Gallegos
Run Crew..........................................................................Kenseye Fort
Dialect Coach...........................................................Timothy McCandless

                          SPECIAL THANKS
                                       Ken Fort
                                    Martha Given
                              Cathy and Randy Merrill
                            Renee Ashlock Photography
                            Starlight Community Theater
DESERT STAGES THEATRE - June 25 - July 11, 2021
DST THEATRE STAFF
Executive Director..............................................................Ellen Versen
Production Manager..........................................................Ally Baumlin
Associate Artistic Advisor......................................Lisa Barton Figueroa
Box Office Manager...........................................................Linda Barton
Box Office Staff...................Diana Gallegos, Michael Lev, Karen Rhoads
Graphic Designer/Webmaster............................................Dina Osinski
Theatre Rentals....................................................................Bill Watson

             DST BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President.............................................................................Bill Watson
Vice President.......................................................................Mike Arko
Secretary.........................................................................Sharon Kiepke
Treasurer................................................................................Rich Rose
Member.............................................................................Lynnae Clore
Member................................................................................Walter Hall
Member........................................................................Dawn Jurkovich
Member................................................................................Terri Leblic
Member..........................................................................Jessica Loomis
Member.............................................................................Lori Markson

                                                              Photography by Renee Ashlock

                     The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking
                     of photographs, either with or without flash, is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
DESERT STAGES THEATRE - June 25 - July 11, 2021
SETTING
                The drawing-room of Copplestone Court,
                  the Hailsham-Browns' home in Kent

                               ACT ONE
                        An evening in March 1969

                         ACT TWO SCENE ONE
                          A quarter hour later

                             INTERMISSION

                        ACT TWO SCENE TWO
                          Ten minutes later

                               ACT THREE
                           A few minutes later

                    DID YOU KNOW?
•   The first female police inspector in England was Maud West in
    the 1920s.
•   Spider's Web wasn't the only work of literature written in 1954 that
    features the game of supposing. The Lord of the Flies also uses
    "supposing" as a plot devise.
•   14,300 pounds in 1969 would be worth about $280,000 in 2021 -
    a sizable amount for a motive.
•   Herzoslovakia is a fictional Balkan country in Europe used by Agatha
    Christie in several of her works.
•   Spider's Web, which premiered in London’s West End in 1954, is
    Agatha Christie's second most successful play (744 performances),
    having run longer than Witness for the Prosecution, which premiered
    in 1953 (458 performances). It is only eclipsed by The Mousetrap.
•   Spider's Web has had 3 TV productions (1955, 1956, 1982) and one
    film adaptation in 1960. This film starred Glynis Johns as Clarissa. You
    might know Glynis Johns from her other works including Mrs. Banks in
    the original Mary Poppins.
•   Although Spider's Web was popular on London's West End, the play
    has never had a Broadway production.
DESERT STAGES THEATRE - June 25 - July 11, 2021
WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST
   COLLEEN ROSE THOMPSON
   Clarissa Hailsham-Brown
   Colleen Rose Thompson is delighted to appear in
   Agatha Christie's Spider's Web at DST! Since January
   2019, she's had a marvelous time rejoining the theatre
   world and finding community all across the Valley. Her
   favorite previous role was Hannah/Xavia Jones/et al. in
   the Arizona premiere of PUFFS! (also a Desert Stages
   production). Most recently, she was seen as Boris/Hec-
   tor in B3's virtual production of A Wolf at the Door. IG:
   @colleen.rose.art #HopeThroughHollis.

   SCOTT SIMS                       Sir Rowland Delahyne
   Scott Sims is excited to be in his first Desert Stages
   production. His favorite roles include Starlight Com-
   munity Theatre’s Dracula (Charles), Four Weddings
   And An Elvis (John/Elvis), and in Zao Theatre’s Our
   Town (Charles Webb), and Ragtime (Henry Ford).
   Scott teaches choir/guitar at Deer Valley High School
   and is Praise Band Leader at Living Water Lutheran
   Church. He would like to thank Dan for the opportuni-
   ty and his lovely wife, Debbi, for the encouragement.

   JAMES D BROWN, JR.                        Hugo Birch
   While this is James’ Arizona theatrical debut he’s
   performed for local audiences as a Dueling Pianist
   since he relocated from Michigan to be a house
   player at Shout House! in Glendale in 2009. Previ-
   ous credits include Lt. Sam Weinberg in A Few Good
   Men, Eugene Jerome in Broadway Bound, and Clau-
   dio in Much Ado About Nothing. He’s thrilled to be
   working with this talented cast and crew, and thanks
   Claire, Max and Abby for their support.
DESERT STAGES THEATRE - June 25 - July 11, 2021
WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST
   CODY BRO                           Jeremy Warrender
   Cody Bro was born in Brooklyn, New York. This is
   Cody's first performance at Desert Stages. Cody is
   an avid murder-mystery fan and is excited to be act-
   ing in an Agatha Christie play. One day soon Cody
   hopes he will be the most wildly popular actor in the
   whole world, a household name across every conti-
   nent around the entire globe. In his spare time he
   hangs out with his friends, or his wife, Emily.

   BRIANNA O'BRIEN                Pippa Hailsham-Brown
   Brianna O’Brien is thrilled to be returning to the
   stage at Desert Stages Theater with this talented
   cast. Some of her favorite past performance have
   been as Ugly Duckling in Feathered at DST, Gracie
   Gopher in Winnie the Pooh a Christmas Tail at VYT,
   and as part of the children’s choir in La Boheme with
   the Arizona Opera.

   LYNN GOLDEN                            Mildred Peake
   Lynn happily returns for her ninth DST show! She has
   also been seen in A Christmas Story, Damn Yankees,
   Moon Over Buffalo (DST) Annie, The Pajama Game
   (Starlight), and The Sound of Music (Zao). Lynn is a
   Grant Officer at ASU. Many thanks to my constant sup-
   port team - Bear, Abby, Brad, Momma, the Ashlocks,
   Ted, Amie, and Eric. This one is for Mama Pat Ashlock
   – who would have laughed the loudest at Miss Peake.
WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST
   JOHNATHAN GONZALES                            Elgin
   Jonathan Gonzales is excited to make his first ap-
   pearance on-stage since before the Event. In the
   Before-Times he appeared in such shows as Ajax
   (Menelaus), Puffs (Wayne Hopkins), and Copenha-
   gen (Werner Heisenberg). He would like to thank
   Dan Ashlock and the other fine folks at DST for the
   opportunity to appear in this wonderful show.

   BOB TAYLOR                   Henry Hailsham-Brown
   Bob is happy to be making his debut with Desert
   Stages Theatre after moving here from Pennsylvania.
   Bob has been active in all aspects of theatre for 45
   years. Some of his favorite roles were Lombardi in
   Lombardi, Morrie in Tuesdays with Morrie, Grandpa
   in You Can't Take It With You, Norman in On Golden
   Pond, Willie Clark in Sunshine Boys and Doc in
   Mister Roberts where he met his wife, Deb. Bob now
   resides in Apache Junction with Deb and their two
   dogs who are also actors. Favorite quote: There is
   nothing to compare to Live Theatre. You don't get a
   second take.

   BRADY ANDERSON                Oliver Costello/Doctor
   Brady is looking forward to his debut at Desert Stag-
   es Theatre playing an absolute piece of work that no
   one will miss if the character just so happens to get
   murdered. Arizona credits include: Seussical, Wizard
   of Oz, Crucible (Theater Works), Big Fish, Much Ado
   About Nothing (Brelby), Lucky Stiff (ART), Jane Eyre
   (MCC) and Charley’s Aunt (Hale). He’s pretty sure he’s
   never been investigated by Scotland Yard.
WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST
   KATIE LILY LAMBERT                        Inspector Lord
   Katie Lily Lambert is thrilled to finally be back on the
   stage! A graduate of The Lee Strasberg Theatre and
   Film Institute NY, credits include Donna in Mamma
   Mia (Starlight AZ), Hobson in Wonder Women (Next
   Stage LA), Carol in Carol of Carroll Gardens (Broad-
   wayCon NYC), Victoria in What Say You? (Producer’s
   Club NY), Lady Beaconsfield in Jekyll and Hyde
   (Arizona Regional Theatre) and a personal favorite,
   Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol (Silver
   Star AZ).

   ZACK PEPE                              Constable Jones
   Zack Pepe is super excited to return to the stage af-
   ter being forced off of it for over a year! Most recent-
   ly, pre-pandemmy, he was seen in Nice Work if You
   Can Get It at Arizona Regional Theatre and Pirates of
   Penzance at Mesa Encore Theatre. Hopefully every-
   one can figure out the killer. ;) Enjoy!
WHO'S WHO IN THE CREW
    ELLEN VERSEN                        Executive Director
    Ellen is thrilled to be the Executive Director at Desert
    Stages. She has worked many years in the nonprofit
    and arts sectors, bringing years of theater leadership,
    development, and business experience to her new
    position. Together with the DST team, she hopes to
    increase revenue by inviting new artists, participants,
    and patrons into the DST family. Efforts will also be
    made to develop meaningful relationships with cor-
    porations, foundations, and individuals to ensure
    the future of this performing arts organization. Ellen
    grew up in Pasadena, CA, and has lived in Scotts-
    dale for 25 years. Her husband Walter has worked in
    the music industry with bands and artists like Queen,
    Genesis, Heart, REO Speedwagon, and Tower of
    Power. The couple have two grown children, Joe and
    Emily. The entire family is fond of travel, the arts, and
    Jeopardy!
WHO'S WHO IN THE CREW
    DAN ASHLOCK, JR.                               Director
    In 2007, Dan saw his first show at Desert Stages after
    relocating to Phoenix and was instantly enamored.
    He made his DST acting debut in Fiddler on the Roof
    (2014) with his daughter, Quinlyn. Dan and his fam-
    ily fell in love with the heart and soul of DST and
    have never left. For Desert Stages, Dan has directed
    Damn Yankees, Puffs!, Oliver, Spamalot, Seussical,
    Moon Over Buffalo, 6 RMS, RIV VU, and Dark at the
    Top of the Stairs. Other directing credits include The
    25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Mamma
    Mia, The Year of Magical Thinking, Holy Martimony!,
    and The Pajama Game (Starlight), and Farce of Habit
    (Trilogy). He has performed in productions in Arizona,
    Kansas, Pennsylvania and Maryland including Young
    Frankenstein, A Murder is Announced, and Barefoot
    in the Park at DST. Dan earned a BS in Speech Com-
    munication/Theater from NAU and a MS in Counsel-
    ing at CCSU. He lives in Phoenix with his wife Renee
    and they are the proud parents of two adult children,
    Nathan and Quinlyn.

    SEAN GALLEGOS Stage Manager/ Light Board Op
    Sean Gallegos is a current senior vocal performance
    and choral education major at NAU. This is his first
    working for DST as a stage manager and he enjoys
    the welcoming environment and professionalism. He
    will also be working as a camp counselor for DST's
    summer camp during sessions 3 and 4. He sings as an
    opera singer for the Lyric Theater at NAU as a tenor,
    and people can find him singing various roles such as
    the Podestà in Mozart's La Finta Giardiniera.
WHO'S WHO IN THE CREW
    RICHARD "MICKEY"                  Costume Designer
    COURTNEY
    Mickey has been costuming for the past 20 years all
    around the valley. Here at DST, he feels at home. His
    most recent costume work was You're a Good Man,
    Charlie Brown in Cullity Hall. He is looking forward
    to continuing working the Actor’s Café and Main
    Stage Cullity Hall at DST. He wants to thank his wife
    Rhea and his kids Becca and Matt for their support
    and patience.

    BRADY FISCUS                        Lighting Designer
    Brady Fiscus is so excited to be light designing Spi-
    der’s Web! Brady has worked both on and offstage
    around the valley since 2016. Some of his favorite jobs
    include stage managing Puffs and Tick, Tick...Boom!
    (both DST), light designing Mary Poppins and Puffs
    (both DST) and playing Sonny Flood in The Dark at
    the Top of the Stairs (DST). He would like to thank
    Dan, the cast, and the rest of the amazing crew.

    NICOLE THOMPSON                      Sound Designer
    Nicole Thompson is an award winning sound de-
    signer making her debut at Desert Stages Theatre.
    Nicole is a practicing stage manager that dips into
    different areas of the backstage along with the on-
    stage realm. Working on productions such as Alice
    and Wonderland, Dracula, Once on this Island, and
    as of recent, many virtual shows during the pandem-
    ic. Nicole would like to thank Dan Ashlock for this
    amazing opportunity.
WHO'S WHO IN THE CREW
    WILL SNIDER                          Sound Board Op
    Will Snider is a freelance sound designer and techni-
    cian and also holds the position of Campus Manager
    at Phoenix Center for the Arts. He has worked for
    many companies on various productions including
    the Herberger Theater Center, Valley Youth Theatre,
    Lonely Street Productions, and Nearly Naked The-
    atre Company. This is his first production at DST and
    he is very excited to participate!

    TIMOTHY MCCANDLESS                      Dialect Coach
    Tim is excited to work with Desert Stages Theatre
    again! He is currently the theatre director and drama
    teacher at Saguaro High School. Tim enjoys direct-
    ing, acting, dialect coaching, and designing lights
    with different theatre companies across the valley.
    He thanks his grandparents for introducing him to
    the wonderful world of theatre.
PHOTOS

They hoped they'd get it, and they DID! Congratulations to the cast of DST's production
of A CHORUS LINE, opening Friday, July 30!

Cate and Bridget worked as Counselors-in-Training during Session 1 of DST's 2021
Summer Camp: Disney's FROZEN - KIDS. Thanks to our camp co-directors and
counselors, 60 kids ages 6 to 12 had an awesome two weeks at summer camp!
COMING SOON TO DST

Summer Camp
    2021

  June 7 – 18, 2021                        June 21 – July 2, 2021

   July 5 – 16, 2021                            July 19 – 30, 2021

                Dates and Themes are Subject to Change
         Ages 5 - 12 • MONDAY– FRIDAY • 9AM-3PM
       EACH TWO-WEEK SESSION IS A COMPLETE PROGRAM

 Young actors receive hands-on theatrical experience in a non-competitive,
fun environment. Each session covers all aspects of a musical production in-
 cluding auditions, staging, and choreography. A typical day includes voice,
 dance, acting, games, and arts and crafts. Daily, each camper must bring a
 sack lunch, a snack, and his/her own water bottle. Each session concludes
                     with a live performance for parents.

                                          CAMP PRICING:
                                            $425 per child per camp
                                        $390 for second child or session
                                         $100 non-refundable deposit.
                     Full payment is due one week prior to the start date of camp session.
                                     After-care at $10/hour from 3 to 5pm

                                         DESERT STAGES THEATRE
                                  (480) 483-1664, press 1 • 866-717-2702 (fax)
                               Email questions to: summercamp@desertstages.org
COMING SOON TO DST

Conceived and Originally Directed           Co Choreographed by
     and Choreographed by                        Bob Avian
        Michael Bennett

       Book by                 Music by                   Lyricsby
 JAMES KIRKWOOD &          MARVIN HAMLISCH             EDWARD KLEBAN
   NICHOLAS DANTE
                        Original Broadway production produced by
                            the New York Shakespeare Festival,
                                  Joseph Papp, Producer,
                        in association with Plum Productions, Inc.

                           Directed by LISA BARTON-FIGUEROA

                                                   A CHORUS LINE
                                   is presented by arrangement with Tams-Witmark,
                                A Concord Theatricals Company www.tamswitmark.com

                         July 30 – August 8, 2021
COMING SOON TO DST

Based on the DREAMWORKS ANIMATED MOTION PICTURE

         Book By                     Original Music and Lyrics by
    KEVIN DEL AGUILA                   GEORGE NORIEGA &
                                          JOEL SOMEILLAN

                        Directed by ERIN TARKINGTON

                                       MADAGASCAR JR
          is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
                All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
                                      www.MTIShows.com

                 August 20 – 29, 2021
COMING SOON TO DST

    September 10 – 19, 2021
COMING SOON TO DST

      October 1–10, 2021
THANK YOU DONORS
Desert Stages, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts theatre committed to
offering high-quality entertainment and providing a creative platform that nur-
tures each stage of an actor's development. Overseen by an independent Board
of Directors, DST fulfills its mission by offering programs and services to perform-
ing artists, youth, and the community.
Desert Stages relies on the tax-deductible contributions it receives from friends,
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Donna Kidner                          Kawaii Sushi Deer Valley +
Richard Nadler and Ann Levitas        In memory of Amanda Zeeb
The Neal Family *                       by Sharon Kiepke
Colleen Nelson                        Anita King
Jennifer Parker                       In memory of Amanda Zeeb
The Rose Family *                       by Michelle Klamm
Renu Shembekar                        Michelle Laiss
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In memory of Amanda Zeeb         Just Because ($1 - $99)
   by Sheri and David Kravetz    AK Automotive +
Kimberly MacDowell               All Stone, Tile & Wood
Gina Magana +                    Restoration +
Anita and Michael Markson        Rhonda Apodaca
Sam Markson                      In memory of Amanda Zeeb
In memory of Amanda Zeeb           by the Arko Family
   by Barry and Lori Markson     Jackie Barkworth
Michael and Lyndsey Meewes       In memory of Amanda Zeeb
Dan Meiller                        by Linda Barton
Michael and Teri Momeyer         Brian and Natasha Beal +
Evelyn Neis *                    Shelly Bernstein
The Nemeth Family *              In memory of Amanda Zeeb
Gregg and Karen Olson              by Julie Blakeley
Sandra Paquet *                  Black Box Consulting +
Christy Raykowski                Rudy Bogojevich
Patricia Rhee                    Jim Brewer
Ilana Roga                       Allan Breyer
In memory of Amanda Zeeb         Tracy Burns
   by Ilana Roga                 Virginia Cardenas
Ryan Sheade                      Mandy Casale
In memory of Amanda Zeeb         Max Casale
   by Mary and Caitlin Simpson   Charities Aid Foundation of America
The Social Universe +            In memory of Amanda Zeeb
In memory of Amanda Zeeb           by Chelsea and Cyril
   by Adriana Stinnett           Jimmy Clark +
In memory of Amanda Zeeb         In memory of Amanda Zeeb
   by Team Crego                   by the Clores
Wendy Thompson                   Carrie and Neil Codell
Jamie Aronson Tyus               Jennifer Dahlstrom
Thomas Versen                    Joyce Dixon
In memory of Amanda Zeeb         Kathy Dooley-Watson
   by Ellen and Walt Versen      Anthony D'Urso
Tamara Wand                      Thomas Dyson
Welcome Home AZ +                Natalie Eal
Michelle Wilbur                  Nancy Ellis
Curt Wilhem                      In memory of Amanda Zeeb
Judith Yampolsky                   by the Forero Family
In memory of Amanda Zeeb         In memory of Amanda Zeeb
   by the Yampolsky Family         by the Glicksman Family
                                 Jennifer Goma
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Ethan Granger                Barbara Rosen
In memory of Amanda Zeeb     In memory of Amanda Zeeb
  by the Greers                by Meryl, Rich, and Allie Rose
Mark Hackmann                In memory of Amanda Zeeb
Joe Hammer                     by Jan-Erik Saue
Lizi Hartstein               Renu Shembekar
In memory of Amanda Zeeb     Alice and Don Shardlow
  by Teresa Henderson        Roxie Shields
Daniel Herek                 Julie Shinbaum
Diane Hetrick                In memory of Amanda Zeeb
Lisa Hoffer                    by Arian Shirakhoon
Michelle Jensen              Kristen and Brad Shroyer
Marc Kaplan                  David Simmons
Donna Kaufman                In memory of Amanda Zeeb
Sherry Kaye                    by Katy Springer
Joseph Kesgomol              In memory of Amanda Zeeb
Gurusimrin Khalsa              by Cory Steinbicker
Maya King                    Joy Bingham Strimple
In memory of Amanda Zeeb     Cheryl Sucato
  by Leah Klein              Wendy Thompson
Bruce and Kim Kletscher      Melanie Vigik
In memory of Amanda Zeeb     Jamie Villarreal
  by Elizabeth Klinkenberg   In memory of Amanda Zeeb
Mike and Laura Krebs           by Miriam Weisberg
Kroger                       Jordan Yampolsky
Mike Langley
Rona Lige                    * Member, Director's Circle
In memory of Amanda Zeeb     + iTrade Community Partner
  by Christie Long
Kimberly MacDowell
Frances Martinez
Paul Martinez
Nancy Metzger
Tabi Momeyer
Natalie Neal
In memory of Amanda Zeeb
  by Lisa Neppl
Sarah Pansing
Alison Plotnik
Jessica Reed
Keiran Ringer
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MATCHING GIFTS
Desert Stages gratefully recognized the following corporations that gener-
ously match their employees charitable gifts.

American Express
CVS Caremark
Honeywell International Charity
UnitedHealthcare
Wells Fargo

ANONYMOUS STATEMENT
Desert Stages respects the wishes of donors who make gifts and prefer to
remain anonymous. These quiet contributions ensure the continuation of
the highest quality performing arts programs that serve our artists, audi-
ences, and community.

WITH GRATITUDE
Every gift to Desert Stages Theatre is greatly appreciated, and every effort
is made to list donor information accurately. If we have made an error in
listing your name or donation amount, please accept our sincere apology.
To request a correction, please do not hesitate to call (480) 483-1664.

PROUD MEMBER
Desert Stages is proud to be a member of the following civic, business, and
tourism organizations.

Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
American Association of Community Theatres
Better Business Bureau
The Giving Group
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Local First Arizona

The playbill for Agatha Christie A SPIDER’S WEB will acknowledge
donations made to DST from approximately June 1, 2020, to May 31, 2021.
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