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presents
Book by Music by Lyrics by
John Weidman David Shire Richard Maltby, Jr.
Based on the Motion Picture “Big” written by
Gary Ross and Ann Spielberg
A TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM
Produced and Directed by
Tod Booth*
Choreographer Musical Director
Parker Slaybaugh* Cathy Murphy Giddens
Scene Designers Costume Designers
Dave Dionne & Ian Black Camala Pitts & Dorinda Quiles
Sound Design Properties Lighting Design Stage Manager
Eric Sullivan Patti Eyler* Daniel Dungan Patti Eyler*
Originally Produced on Broadway by
James B. Freyberg, Kenneth Feld, Lawrence Mark, and Kenneth D. Greenblatt
In association with FAO SWARTZ – FIFTH AVENUE
BIG the musical is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, www.MTIShows.com
Tod Booth is a proud member in good standing of the Stage Directors and Choreographers union,
New York, New York.
*Actors' Equity Association
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Managing Partner..................................................................Craig Smith
Partners...............................Bill Barnett, Fraser Burns, E. Karl Frisch
Executive Chef........................................................................DeJuan Roy
Sous Chef....................................................................................Dale Little
Director of Sales & Development........................................Gary Smith
Group Sales, Box Office Manager......................................Becky Uibel
Bar Manager...................................................................Bobby Newberry
Legacy Servers......................................Lois Adkins, Pam Carmichael,
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Dining Room Manager....................................................John Williams
Accounting Director................................................................Lisa Smith
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Print Production........................................................................Tim Ware
In Loving Memory of
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Production Staff
Producer, Director...................................................................Tod Booth*
Choreographer............................................................Parker Slaybaugh*
Musical Director...............................................Cathy Murphy Giddens
Stage Manager..........................................................................Patti Eyler*
Assistant Stage Manager..................................................Bryce Cofield*
Dance Captain................................................Alexia Adcock-Stanford*
Costume Designers............................Camala Pitts & Dorinda Quiles
Set Designers..................................................Dave Dionne & Ian Black
Technical Director...............................................................Dave Dionne
Lighting Designer............................................................Daniel Dungan
Sound Designer.....................................................................Eric Sullivan
Sound Operator................................................................Linnay Bennett
Properties..................................................................................Patti Eyler*
Wardrobe....................................................Linzy Lauren & Jamie King
Light Board Operator..........................................................Paige Wilsey
Stage Crew..............................................Trey Park & Benjamin Kunkel
*Actors' Equity Association
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Cast of Characters
josh...................................................................................Rodney Holmes*
susan....................................................................................Heather Kopp*
mrs. baskin............................................................................Katie Nettle*
young josh.....................................................................................Ari Walz
billy.....................................................................................JonAshton Reid
paul.....................................................................................Markus Mann*
macmillan...............................................................................Steven Flaa*
ensemble
Rachel Anton* Carley Levy
Alexia Adcock-Stanford* Victoria Elizabeth
Joshua McKinney Trey Murphy
Sam Brown Jake Nuttal
Thomas Nightingale Dakota Burton
Kyle Ivey Claire Smith
Kaléa Leverette Autumn Henry
understudies
josh/paul........................................................................Joshua McKinney
susan/mrs. baskin................................................................Lisa Valdini*
young josh/billy....................................................................Trey Murphy
macmillan.................................................................................Tod Booth*
Swings.................................Victoria Elizabeth & Thomas Nightingale
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*Actors’ Equity Association
Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 50,000 actors and
stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live
theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiate wages and working conditions,
providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the
AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The
Equity emblem is our mark of excellence.
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act i
Scene 1 A New Jersey Neighborhood
Prologue & Opening Sequence.................................................The Company
Scene 2 The Next Morning
Say Good Morning To Mom.........................................................Mrs. Baskin
Scene 3 The Port Authority, New York City
You’re a Big Boy Now............................................................Little Josh & Billy
I Want To Go Home......................................................................................Josh
Scene 4 New York City Toy Store
Time Of Your Life.........................................................................The Ensemble
Fun.......................................................................Josh, MacMillan & Ensemble
Scene 5 Executive Board Room, MacMillan Toys
Welcome To MacMillan Toys....................................................The Ensemble
My Secretary Is In Love.............................................................................Susan
MacMillan Toys (Part 2).............................................................The Ensemble
Scene 6 Josh’s Apartment
Let’s Not Move Too Fast...............................................................Susan & Josh
Do You Want To Play Games......................................................Josh & Susan
Stars...................................................................................................Josh & Susan
Little Susan Lawrence................................................................................Susan
Scene 7 Chic Midtown Restaurant
Cross The Line...............................................................................The Ensemble
act ii
Scene 1 Josh’s Old Neighborhood
It’s Time......................................................................................Billy & the Kids
Stop Time..........................................................................................Mrs. Baskin
The Nightmare..............................................................................Kids & Zoltar
Scene 2 Josh’s Office
Dancing All The Time...............................................................................Susan
I Want To Know.....................................................................Little Josh & Josh
Scene 3 Board Room
Coffee, Black.......................................................Josh, Susan & The Ensemble
Scene 4 A Yuppie Apartment
The Real Thing....................................................Diane, Abigail, Tom & Nick
Scene 5 Outside The Apartment
The Real Thing (reprise)............................................................................Susan
Big......................................................................................................................Josh
Scene 6 A Warehouse
We’re Gonna Be Fine.......................................................Josh, Susan & Zoltar12
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Rodney Holmes* josh
Rodney is so happy to be performing in his
fourth show at the Alhambra! His recent credits
include Company (Paul), Memphis (Huey), and
1776 (Courier). Rodney would like to thank Tod
Booth and the entire creative team for allowing
him this opportunity, and his family for always
supporting his endeavors.
Heather Kopp* susan
Heather was most recently seen at the Alhambra
in Godspell! She has also been in the pre-
Broadway premiers of A Tale of Two Cities and
Bonnie & Clyde. She’s performed in Maine,
Missouri, Florida and on Viking Ocean Cruises.
Thanks to Tod, and all my love to Craig!
Katie Nettle* mrs. baskin
Katie just finished a fun run of Godspell and is
happy to be back. Previous roles include Ellie
in Show Boat, featured soloist in Smokey Joe's
Café, Olive in The 25th Annual Putnam County
Spelling Bee, Babette in Beauty and the Beast,
and Kitty in The Drowsy Chaperone. Thank you
Jason, Cecily and Stella for your love.
Ari Walz young josh
Ari is thrilled to be making his debut at the
Alhambra! He is 12 years old and a sixth grader at
Julia Landon College Preparatory. Previously, he
performed as Les in Newsies and Charlie Bucket
in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Ari
would like to thank his family for their support
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JonAshton Reid billy
JonAshton, 11, is ecstatic to be returning to
the Alhambra stage, after appearing as Toby in
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Additional credits
include lead roles in The Lion King and Alice in
Wonderland. He feels blessed to have another
opportunity to spend time with Tod Booth and
his Alhambra Family.
Markus Mann* paul
Markus is thrilled to be back at the Alhambra.
He was last seen as John the Baptist/Judas
in Godspell. Markus would like to thank his
Alhambra family for giving him the chance to be
part of this show and he would like to dedicate
his performance to his Ninang Edith.
Steven Flaa* macmillan
Steven is happy to return to the Alhambra for
his first show in ten years. In 1987, he received
his Actors' Equity card during his first show
here, Cabaret. He also played Dick in Dames at
Sea, Cornelius in Hello, Dolly! and Sparky and
Smudge in Forever Plaid.
Rachel Anton* ensemble
Rachel is thrilled to be back at the Alhambra
where she was last seen as Doris the Spy in Chitty
Chitty Bang Bang! A native New Yorker, she has
performed off-Broadway as well as regionally. As
a voiceover artist, her voice can be heard in many
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Alexia Adcock-Stanford* ensemble
Alexia is authentically happy to be on stage
again! She’s an instructor of the Elemental Body
Alignment System and at the Saltmarsh Dance
of Jacksonville. Recent credits include Annie,
Big River, and Anything Goes. Alexia would like
to dedicate her performance to her angel and
mother, Linda LaLonde, for the lifetime of love and support. You've
got the best seat in the house now!
Joshua McKinney ensemble
Joshua is excited to return to the Alhambra after
appearing as Gangster #1 in Kiss Me, Kate. He
has a Master of Fine Arts in musical theatre from
San Diego State University and is currently the
director of theatre at West Nassau High School.
Thank you to my family and friends.
Sam Brown ensemble
Sam was born and raised in Jacksonville Florida.
This is Sam's third production here at the
Alhambra. His show credits include Dreamgirls
(2017) and Annie (2017). He dedicates this
performance to his late grandmother Avie Dean
Brown. He would also like to thank God, his
mentors and family, and his other supporters for their love.
Thomas Nightingale ensemble
Thomas is incredibly grateful to Tod for allowing
him to perform, once again, at the Alhambra.
His last performance was of Robert Livingston
in 1776. He's thankful for his lovely parents and
friends, who have supported him since day one.18
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Kyle Ivey ensemble
Kyle graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts
in musical theatre and a minor in accounting
from the University of Cincinnati College -
Conservatory of Music. In May, Kyle is overjoyed
to be marrying his high school sweetheart
at the Vinoy in St. Petersburg, Florida!
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Kaléa Leverette ensemble
Kaléa is grateful for the opportunity to return to
the Alhambra stage for her third show! You may
remember her from Elf the Musical, Godspell,
or from her time as Miss Jacksonville 2018. She
holds two bachelor's degrees from Florida State
University and is currently pursuing a Master’s
Degree.
Carley Levy ensemble
Carley is thrilled to be making her Alhambra
debut! She recently graduated with her Bachelor
of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre. She
would like to thank her family and her fiancé
for all the love and support! Follow along
@whatscarleydoing www.carleylevy.com
Victoria Elizabeth ensemble
Victoria was most recently seen on the Alhambra
stage in Godspell. She recently graduated with
a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre
from Jacksonville University and plans to
continue pursuing a career as a choreographer
and performer. She’d like to thank God, her
family, and her husband for their constant love and support!
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Trey Murphy ensemble
Trey most recently played Colin Craven in The
Virginia Stage Company’s production of The
Secret Garden, and Winthrop in Providence
School’s The Music Man. Alhambra audiences
will remember him from Elf The Musical and
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Thanks to his parents,
Mama Cathy, and Tod for all the support.
Jake Nuttal ensemble
14-year-old Jake is thrilled to make his debut on
the Alhambra stage. Recently, he completed a TV
show pilot in Atlanta. Jake's favorite role, so far,
has been Evan from the musical 13. He aspires to
work as an actor in film and on Broadway. Jake
thanks his family for all their support!
Dakota Burton ensemble
Dakota is excited to return to the Alhambra
stage after previously playing Duffy in Annie
and Helen in A Christmas Story. She is a seventh
grader studying musical theatre at LaVilla
School of the Arts. Dakota would like to thank
her friends and family for their support and the
Alhambra for this opportunity.
Claire Smith ensemble
Claire is excited to make her Alhambra debut! Her
favorite role has been Timon in The Lion King,
Jr. with Christian Youth Theater Fredericksburg.
She loves playing piano, ukulele, singing,
dancing, llamas and smiling. Claire thanks God
for this opportunity and her amazing family for
supporting her dream. Proverbs 3:521
Autumn Henry ensemble
Autumn is excited to be back at the Alhambra.
Her first appearance on this stage was in Annie
in 2017. Autumn began acting at community
theaters when she was only seven and hasn't
slowed down since. When she's not acting,
Autumn sings in her church praise team and at
events throughout Florida.
Cathy Murphy Giddens musical director
Cathy has musically directed many productions
both regionally and off-Broadway. Her New York
directing credits include multiple concerts in
Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. She has her
Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music from
Jacksonville University and has been the Musical
Director at the Alhambra since 2014.
Parker Slaybaugh* choreographer
Parker is extremely elated to "cross the line"
from acting into choreography and create for
the Alhambra family! He has been seen across
the country performing thousands of shows
at regional theaters, national tours, and on
Broadway. He is thankful to everyone involved
who has pushed and supported him during this process. This show
has helped solidify a belief of mine: I will always continue to grow up,
but I will never stop being a kid!
Tod Booth* director/producer
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Jacksonville) and the continued support of his
artistic staff and management of the Alhambra -
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