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ACT I
The 1940s, a time when all America was listening and dancing to the same kind of music!
St. Louis Blues March (Handy, arr. Gray)
Yes, Indeed (Oliver)
Well All Right (Faye, Kapp, Raye)
In the Mood (Garland)
Big Band Medley
Swinging On A Star (Van Heusen, Burke)
Jeepers Creepers (Warren, Mercer)
That Old Feeling (Fain, Brown)
Taking a Chance On Love (Duke, Latouche, Fetter)
Ain’t We Got Fun (Egan, Kahn, Whiting)
Elmer’s Tune (Albrecht, Gallop, Jurgens)
Chattanooga Choo Choo (Warren, Gordon)
Well, Git It! (Oliver)
I’m Getting Sentimental Over You (Bassman)
Moonlight Serenade (Miller, Parish)
Dream (Mercer)
I Can’t Get Started (Duke, I. Gershwin)
Begin the Beguine (Porter)
Serenade In Blue (Warren, Gordon)
Hey! Ba Ba Re Bop (Hamner, Hampton)
Skylark/Mood Indigo (Carmichael, Mercer) (Bigard, Mills, Ellington)
Say That We’re Sweethearts Again (Brent)
Tuxedo Junction (Dash, Feyne, Hawkins, Johnson)
ACT II
This was the time when music moved the nation’s spirit!
It Don’t Mean A Thing (Ellington, Mills)
The Sisters and Brothers Medley
Over There (Cohan)
La Vie En Rose (Piaf, Guigliemi, Eng. Lyrics David)
The Last Time I Saw Paris (Kern, Hammerstein II)
All the Things You Are (Kern, Hammerstein II)
What Do You Do In the Infantry? (Loesser)
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (Prince, Raye)
He’s 1A In The Army, A1 In My Heart (Evans)
This Is Worth Fighting For (DeLange, Stepf)
Bugle Call Rag (Meyers, Pettis)
I’ll Be Seeing You (Fain, Kahal)
We’ll Meet Again (Charles, Ross)
When the Lights Go On Again (Benjamin, Marcus, Seiler)
The White Cliffs of Dover (Burton, Kent)
It’s Been A Long, Long Time (Styne, Cahn)
A Military Salute
In the Mood Reprise (Garland)
On the Sunny Side of the Street (McHugh, Fields)
Program Subject to Change
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IN THE MOOD SINGERS & DANCERS
Emilie Bienne (Vocalist) From a modest start as an acting intern at the Looking Glass Theatre and a backup vocalist for
Brother Joscephus and the Love Revolution, Emilie Bienne has earned respect from fans and fellow performers around the
world as a passionate artist and dedicated professional. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from the Boston
Conservatory, she has traveled the world starring in world-class productions from the Caribbean with Royal Caribbean
Productions to Tokyo with Disney’s “Big Band Beat”, and back again to the USA. Emilie is now residing in New York City
where she is working with her rock band E Vex and is a resident actor at The Flea Theater. She is thrilled to be returning to
IN THE MOOD for her second year, and is excited to be traveling all over the United States and Australia. Emilie would like
to thank her friends and family for all of their love and support.
Jordan Ellis (Swing Dancer, Vocalist) is originally from Wisconsin and now resides in New York City. Jordan
caught the performing bug early on when he joined a local song and dance troupe based out of the greater
Milwaukee area. He went on to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Roosevelt University’s
Chicago College of Performing Arts, graduating with Honors. Jordan comes to you fresh off the national tour of
Cirque Dreams Holidaze as the featured male vocalist. Other credits include “CHICAGO: the Musical”
(Ensemble/Understudy. Mary Sunshine) at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”
(Jeb) at Arizona Broadway Theatre, as well as numerous contracts as a Featured Singer with Royal Caribbean
International. A big thank you to Dave Secor at Daniel Hoff Agency in NYC, as well as my family and friends for their
continued support while I pursue this crazy dream! Jordan is excited to be joining the company of IN THE MOOD!
Daniel Fuentes (Vocalist) is originally from South Florida and now resides in the city of Atlanta. He received his
Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree in Musical Theater from the University of Florida. This is Daniel's first international tour
and could not be more excited to join the IN THE MOOD family. Recent credits include “Sister Act” (Pablo), “Guys and
Dolls” (Nathan Detroit) and “Avenue Q” (Bad Idea Bear). He would like to thank his family and his girlfriend Molly for the
unrelenting support throughout this entire process. Mom and Dad, this one is for you!
Alexander Markowitz (Vocalist, Narrator) Alex Markowitz is beyond ecstatic and grateful to be making his
National Tour debut with the sensational cast and crew of IN THE MOOD. He has always had a deep love and
appreciation for the big band music of the 1930s and 40s era. The opportunity to (re)share these magical tunes
with the country is simply a dream come true. Regional credits include: Danny in “Grease”, Lt. Joe Cable in “South
Pacific”, Richard Hannay in “The 39 Steps”, and Curly in “Oklahoma!” Also, Alex recently starred as the Prince (at
the Off-Broadway Players Theatre) in Literally Alive's production of “Cinderella”. He would like to give some
enormous credit to his wonderfully supportive parents who were there from the time when it was painful to listen
to his community theater solos. "See mom and dad, you finally got your own sentence!" Lastly, he would like to
thank the rest of his friends and family for their undying love and support. Let's get IN THE MOOD!
Brittney Leigh Morton (Vocalist) is excited to return for a 2nd season with IN THE MOOD! She is originally from
Salamanca, NY, and is now a New York City based singer/actress/dancer/songwriter. She holds a Bachelor of Music in
Musical Theatre from Baldwin-Wallace University’s Conservatory of Music. Past regional credits include: “Little Women”
(Jo), “White Christmas” (Judy), and “Shrek” (Fiona) at the Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre, Wichita, KS, “Grease” (Sandy)
at the Tibbits Opera House, Coldwater, MI, “Grease” (Cha-Cha), “The Sound of Music” (Sister Margaretta), and “Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (Jacob's Wife) at the Bucks County and Pocono Playhouses, “Godspell”
(Joanne), “Crazy For You” (Tess), and “The Wizard of Oz” (Dorothy) at the Arundel Barn Playhouse, Arundel ME. In 1999,
she sang the National Anthem for the Buffalo Bills. She would like to dedicate this tour to her late sister, Andrea for
always having a song in her heart, and a passion for the stage.
Paige Sabo (Swing Dancer, Vocalist) is originally from Seattle and is now a New York City-based
dancer/singer/actor. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Arizona where she
also discovered her love for vocal jazz and swing dancing! She is excited to be returning to IN THE MOOD for the
second year, after swinging across the country in the 2016 national tour. Other credits include song and dance
revues throughout the United States and Canada, including the Abba tribute “Dancing Queen”. Paige is a proud
core company member of Alma NYC in New York City where she has been seen in the immersive dance
experience Whet and in performances at New York Fashion week. All my love and thanks to Max, and my family
back home.
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STRING OF PEARLS ORCHESTRA
Bud Forrest (Music Director and Pianist) is a former Juilliard student who earned his Bachelor of Science degree from
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY and did graduate work in music at Catholic University in Washington, DC. He was accompanist to the
world famous “Singing Sergeants”, the official chorus of the United States Air Force. Throughout his thirty years in Washington,
DC he had been pianist for events at many of Washington, DC’s political events including performances at the U.S. Senate, the
U.S. House of Representatives and the Smithsonian Institution. In addition, Bud was a pianist for touring Broadway shows
appearing in the Washington, DC area. In 1993, World USO selected IN THE MOOD to be an official entertainment for the 50th
Commemoration of World War II. From 1994 to 2015 this show has traveled to over 49 states (Alaska here we come!), Canada,
Europe, New Zealand and twice to Australia for over 80 sold-out performances. In 1997, Bud and his String of Pearls Orchestra
were featured at an Inaugural Ball for President and Mrs. Clinton. Now celebrating the 23rd year of touring, Bud and IN THE
MOOD are looking forward to many more years of bringing the best decade of 20th century American popular music—the 1940s
and the Big Band era to fans worldwide.
Tom Dupin (Drums) entered the U.S. Army after college and served 25 years as the drummer for the Jazz
Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band, Washington, D.C. touring in the U.S. and internationally including main stage
performances at jazz festivals in Montreux, Nice, Brussels, Toronto as well as Newport and New Orleans in the U.S.
Over the course of his career Tom has performed with vocalists Cab Calloway, Dianne Reeves, Freddy Cole, harmonica
players Larry Adler and Toots Thielemans, trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, pianist Carmen Cavallaro. In addition, Tom has
toured with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. This is his 15th season as drummer for IN THE MOOD.
Stephen Schultz (Bass) Is a versatile bassist and guitarist, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Stephen studied music
performance at Northeastern State University, and Transferred to the University of Central Oklahoma where he became
involved with the jazz program and local music scene. Stephen has had the opportunity to perform with many jazz greats
including Terrell Stafford, Bob Mintzer, Seamus Blake, Geoffrey Keezer, Vince DiMartino, and others. Stephen is thrilled to
be traveling and playing for the production of IN THE MOOD.
Christian Ortiz (Lead Alto Saxophone) is thrilled to be joining the String of Pearls Orchestra and the rest of the
IN THE MOOD cast! Originally from Walnut Creek, CA, Christian studied saxophone, clarinet, and flute with
accomplished Stan Kenton alum, Mary Fettig, who taught him the value of learning each instrument as if it were his
primary one. From 2011-2015, Christian continued his education at the University of North Texas where he studied
saxophone with Brad Leali. While at UNT, he recorded on an album with the renowned Two O’ Clock Lab Band and on
two Downbeat Award winning albums with the Latin Jazz Ensemble. Christian has toured in Europe, performing at
the North Sea, Montreaux, and Umbria Jazz Festivals among others, and has performed and recorded recently with
jazz greats James Morrison, Jon Faddis, and Bob McChesney. He is currently based in the Dallas/Ft. Worth
metroplex, and would like to thank all his friends there for making this opportunity possible.
Gene Thorne (Alto Saxophone) is a former member of the sax section, arranger and featured soloist with the U.S.
Army Jazz Ambassadors from 1975 to 2009. He attended the University of Miami from 1972-1975, later earning his
Bachelor of Music degree in performance from Catholic University in 1984 and a Master of Music in composition from the
University of Maryland in 1995. Gene has written arrangements that featured jazz great Phil Woods as well as pops
arrangements that have been performed by the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, DC, the New York Pops and
the Seattle Symphony conducted by the late Marvin Hamlish. He is now active as a clinician and freelance musician in the
Baltimore, MD – Washington, DC area as well as 8 years with IN THE MOOD.
James Middleton (Tenor Sax)
is a saxophonist and woodwind doubler from New Castle, IN. He studied at Ball
State University where he was a soloist with the BSU Jazz Lab Ensemble for three years including a tour of Poland,
Germany, and the Czech Republic. He performed for several musicals while at BSU such as Guys and Dolls, The
Music Man, 42nd Street, and Cabaret. He has also performed with the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra, The Souled Out
Band, and the Heartland Big Band. James was recently awarded a 2015 Indianapolis Jazz Foundation Education
Fellowship. In addition to performing, James is the Director of Jazz and Instructor of Saxophone and Clarinet for
Music For the Sake of Music, a nonprofit music organization in Green Bay, WI, and is the woodwind instructor at Mt.
Vernon High School in Fortville, IN. His teachers include Mark Buselli, George Wolfe, and Elizabeth Crawford.
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John DeSalme (Baritone Saxophone) is an alumnus of the University of Iowa. From ’74-’81 he played in rock, pop, polka and
swing bands in the SE Iowa area. In 1981, he became a member of the Jazz Ambassadors, the United States Army’s premier
touring jazz ensemble. In 1988 he won the audition for the prestigious Army Blues, the official jazz ensemble of the United States
Army based in Washington D.C. from which he retired in 2012. John toured the Middle East in a USO show in 2002. He was also a
member of a newly formed component called Swamp Romp, a Dixieland/traditional jazz ensemble that released a CD. He has
played and recorded with with D.C. Wammie award winning artists Jon Carroll, Tom Principato, Texas Chainsaw Horns and
others. He was a regular performer for 6 years with the DC area 'Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra’. John has been a part of the
ongoing education-based Hal Leonard “play along” instructional series recording project. Over the years, John has been
fortunate to have played with many jazz and pop luminaries to include Tony Bennett, Slide Hampton, Frankie Valli, the
Temptations and others. He continues to remain active in local studios and can be heard playing in various bands around the
D.C./Baltimore region.
David Wisler (Trumpet) has always made music an important part of his life. The son of a piano and voice teacher, he
started music lessons at age 3, and at 5, he began studying the trumpet. At age 13, he started playing in jazz bands and
orchestras and has been doing so ever since. Always striving for excellence, Dave has become a performer in solo,
orchestral, jazz, and commercial idioms. Over the years, Dave has performed and recorded with such artists as: Wayne
Newton, Dianne Schur, Marvin Hamlisch, Misha Dichter, Byron Stripling, Wycliff Gordon, Frank Mantooth, Sandi Patty, and
Ray Boltz. With extensive performances across the US, Dave has also played throughout Europe, including the
Montreaux and North Sea jazz festivals. Dave has a BA from Anderson University (95), an MM from Bowling Green State
University (99), and has completed all course work toward a Doctor of Arts from Ball State University.
Eric Trevino (Trumpet) is originally from Temple, Texas. He attended the University of North Texas from 2012-2015 where
he played Jazz Trumpet in the esteemed Two O' Clock Lab Band. While at the University of North Texas, Eric had the privilege
of studying trumpet with Michael Steinel and Rodney Booth. He has been in regular demand as a Lead and Jazz trumpet
player for Big Bands and Latin bands in the DFW area. In addition Eric has recorded with Jazz greats Jon Faddis, Dave Stahl,
Brian MacDonald, Steve Reid, and Paul Stephens, and has performed with Latin greats Frankie Negron and Mala Fe. This will
be Eric's first tour with IN THE MOOD.
Scott Whitford (Trumpet) is very excited to return for his second season with IN THE MOOD. Hailing from Indiana,
Scott is a graduate of Ball State University where he played lead trumpet in the esteemed BSU Lab Jazz Ensemble.
While at Ball State, Scott had the privilege of studying under Larry McWilliams and Mark Buselli. He was a featured
soloist with the Starlight Jazz Orchestra at Busch Gardens Europe and has been employed throughout the world aboard
Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruise lines as a lead trumpet player and musical director. Scott has performed
regularly with numerous groups including the Heartland Big Band from Indianapolis, Global Jazz Orchestra in Osaka,
Japan, Contemporary Jazz Orchestra in San Francisco, The Temptations, The Coasters, The Dynamics, Bowzer and the
Stingrays, and many others. Scott wishes to thank his beautiful fiancé, Heather Beck for her love and support.
David Bandman (Trombone, Arranger) is a native of Waukegan, IL, and a graduate of The University of North Texas where
he played trombone in the premier One O'Clock Lab Band. As a euphonium player he was the winner of the first ITEC (then
TUBA) international jazz euphonium competition. David is a composer/arranger for the Big Apple Circus in New York City and
for the world traveled IN THE MOOD. He has written dozens of big band charts that are being played in high schools and
colleges all over the country. David is retired from The United States Air Force Band, Washington D.C. where he played
trombone and euphonium and is now a freelance musician, writer and teacher. He has recently released his first highly
acclaimed jazz euphonium CD “Can I Play Too” where he arranged the music of Herbert L. Clarke for big band (available at
euphoniumjazz.com).
Kale Scherler (Trombone) is from Dallas, TX. Downbeat award winner Kale Scherler is a former member of the
University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band. Kale has performed and recorded with many well-known artists such as
Wynton Marsalis, Aretha Franklin, Arturo Sandoval, Marvin Stamm, Frank Morgan, Tim Ries, McCoy Tyner, Phil Woods,
Christian Scott, Steve Turre, Ron McCurdy, Shelly Berg and Ingrid Jensen. Kale was selected to perform in the Brubeck
Summer Institute, Thelonius Monk Institute Peer to Peer Program, the Gibson/Baldwin GRAMMY Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band
of America, as well as the CBS Morning Show. A versatile musician, Kale debuted the “Grøndahl Trombone Concerto” with
the Northeast Texas Symphony at age 13.
Brandon Moodie (Bass Trombone) a native of San Antonio, Texas, studied music at the University of North Texas, where
he spent three years touring and recording with the renowned UNT One O’clock Lab Band. While in the Dallas area, Brandon
began an active freelance career, including tours with The Jivin' Lindy Hoppers, Maureen McGovern, John Pizzarelli, and the
Artie Shaw Orchestra. Brandon relocated to New York City in 2008, where he currently performs with a wide variety of
groups on bass trombone, tenor trombone, contrabass trombone, and tuba. This is his 12th year as bass trombonist with IN
THE MOOD.
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PRODUCTION TEAM
Brian Elston (Production Manager/Lighting Director) is a freelance lighting designer and electrician based in Chicago, Illinois.
Brian regularly
works at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre (assistant LD, “Sense and Sensibility”), Court Theatre (Assistant Master
Electrician: “The Secret Garden”; “One Man, Two Guvnors”), and Goodman Theatre (assistant LD: “Twist Your Dickens”; “Rapture, Blister, Burn”).
He holds a BFA in theatre design and technology from Columbus State University in Columbus, GA and an MFA in lighting design from The Ohio
State University. Brian is also the resident lighting designer for Parallel 45 Inc, a Northern Michigan Theatre. This is Brian's second time going to
Australia with IN THE MOOD and is grateful to be part of the tour again.
John Nocera (Sound Engineer) is originally from Providence, R.I., and now resides in Connecticut. He has 29 years of international touring as a
freelance engineer. Most recently John has toured with “Nuclear Cowboyz” and “Disney On Ice”. This is his second tour with IN THE MOOD and is
excited to be a part of this experience.
Jaime Torres (Wardrobe Supervisor) has a degree in fashion design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Jaime Torres is a born and
raised New York City costume/fashion designer and wardrobe supervisor. He has worked on many New York productions as a regular wardrobe
supervisor at both The Brooklyn Academy of Music as well as Gotham Chamber Opera before its closing in 2016 along with many other institutions
in NYC. Break legs to the cast and crew of IN THE MOOD!!!
Annette Sousa (Production Assistant, Wardrobe) Annette is excited to be a part of the amazing production of IN THE MOOD for the first time!
Originally from Los Angeles, California and with over 11 year's in Film and Television (6 seasons playing a White House Staffer on the NBC drama
“The West Wing”) both on camera and crew, ushering and house managing live event's including “Cavalia”, “Cirque du Soleil”, and seasonal
theatre as well as assisting backstage for Ottawa Fashion Week. Annette is always grateful for the love & support of family and friends, in
particular her French Canadian beau, Sylvain.
CREATIVE TEAM
Bud Forrest (Music Director and Pianist) is a former Juilliard student who earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Ithaca College, Ithaca,
NY and did graduate work in music at Catholic University in Washington, DC. He was accompanist to the world famous “Singing Sergeants”, the
official chorus of the United States Air Force. Throughout his thirty years in Washington, DC he had been pianist for events at many of Washington,
DC’s political events including performances at the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives and the Smithsonian Institution. In addition, Bud
was a pianist for touring Broadway shows appearing in the Washington, DC area. In 1993, World USO selected IN THE MOOD to be an official
entertainment for the 50th Commemoration of World War II. From 1994 to 2015 this show has traveled to over 49 states (Alaska here we come!),
Canada, Europe, New Zealand and twice to Australia for over 80 sold-out performances. In 1997, Bud and his String of Pearls Orchestra were
featured at an Inaugural Ball for President and Mrs. Clinton. Now celebrating the 23rd year of touring, Bud and IN THE MOOD are looking forward
to many more years of bringing the best decade of 20th century American popular music—the 1940s and the Big Band era to fans worldwide.
Alex Sanchez (Stage Director/Choreographer) is pleased to serve in his sixth season as director/choreographer of IN THE MOOD.
New York
credits: “RED EYE OF LOVE”, Amas Musical Theater/Dicapo Theater(Joseph Callaway Award Winner Best Choreography). “FAR FROM HEAVEN”,
Playwrights Horizon. “FIORELLO”, New York City Center Encores!. “WHERE’S CHARLEY?”, New York City Center Encores. “GIANT”, The Public
Theater(Lucille Lortel Award Nomination). Regional credits: “GUYS AND DOLLS”, Goodspeed Opera House(Connecticut Critic Circle Award
Nomination). “FAR FROM HEAVEN”, Williamstown Theater Festival. “ROMAN HOLIDAY”, Guthrie Theater. “42ND STREET”, Stratford Shakespeare
Festival,(Broadway World Toronto 2012 Award Winner). “GIANT”, Dallas Theater Center. “FOLLIES”, Chicago Shakespeare Theater,(Broadway World
Chicago 2011 Award Winner & Joseph Jefferson Award Nomination).”ON THE TOWN”, Marriott Theater(Joseph Jefferson Award Nomination).
”A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC”, Berkshire Theater Group. “CAMELOT”, Glimmerglass Opera. “ALADDIN”, St. Louis Muny. “THE LITTLE MERMAID”, St. Louis
Muny & Alabama Shakespeare Festival. “MARY POPPINS”, St. Louis Muny, Kansas City Starlight & Marriott Theater. SDC DANCEBREAK 2010 ALUMNI.
Alex performed in 10 Broadway shows and was a soloist ballet dancer with Ballet Chicago. A special thank you to Lainie Sakakura, Avelina and
Isabela Sanchez for being my inspiration, love and support. Website: Alexsanc.com
Vic Schoen (Arranger) was an icon of Hollywood. It is impossible to list all his credits but they do include being the arranger/conductor for
over 20 years for the Andrews Sisters. He was music director for Paramount and Universal Pictures. Vic scored Road to Morocco with Bob Hope
and Bing Crosby and The Inspector General and The Court Jester with Danny Kaye. Television specials include those of Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye,
Andy Williams, Ethel Merman, Shirley MacLaine, Perry Como, Maurice Chevalier and Pat Boone. He was the arranger/conductor for the Dinah
Shore television series for 3 years. Vic arranged/conducted all of Patti Page’s hit recordings. Other collaborations include Ella Fitzgerald, Al
Jolson, Dick Haymes, Betty Hutton, Carmen Miranda, Mel Torme and Eddie Fisher. He was an arranger for many of the famous big bands including
Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Les Brown. A number of the music arrangements for IN THE MOOD are from the pen of Vic and we
are very proud to carry on his great tradition as we dedicate each performance to his memory.
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David Bandman (Arranger) for full biography please see Orchestra Section.
Linda Tomlin (Costumes) has worked with IN THE MOOD as Costume Designer since 2000. Through the lens of historic materials and early
Vogue publications, she has brought the memory of the 1930’s and 1940’s to the show. Originally from New England, Linda has spent most of her
life in California. Currently residing in Virginia, she is wife to Bud Forrest, creator of IN THE MOOD. Linda’s passion for design includes
costumes, period textiles, restoration & conservation , fine linen, and needlework. She is president of her own company, Details In Design, LLC
specializing in fine hand embroidered linens for churches and the home décor industry as well as hand embroidered monograms. Linda is also
the director of the Williamsburg School of Needlework dedicated to teaching hand embroidery to help students start their own businesses
throughout the United States.
Jeff Greenberg (Lighting Design) is a lighting designer for theatre, dance and opera. His recent credits include “Grease” at the Eldorado
Hotel/Casino in Reno, NV; the National tour of “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story”; “Man of La Mancha” starring John Davidson, “Titanic the Musical”
and “Nunset Boulevard“ at the Ocean Professional Theatre Company. He also designed the 100th Anniversary national tour of “Titanic the
Musical” for Boebe Productions and Windwood Theatricals which toured the U.S. and Canada during the fall of 2012. Other credits include the
world premier of “Starry Messenger”, and “Questions About Angels” at Theater for the New City; “The Sea Gull” at Montclair State University;
“On Your Toes”, “The Drowsy Chaperone”, “Ragtime”, “Lady Be Good”, “The Producers”, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, “Stand By Your Man”, “It’s
Only a Play”, “Dial M for Murder”, and “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” at the Surflight Theatre; “The Odd Couple”, “Clue the Musical”, and “Oklahoma”
at the Allenberry Playhouse; and the world premier musical “A Girl Called Dusty” at the Provincetown Repertory Theatre. Other theatres where
he has designed include Blue Heron Performing Arts Center, Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey; New Jersey Repertory Company; 12 Miles West,
the Penobscot Theatre Company, and Lake George Opera. From 2004-2007 Jeff was the lighting designer and production manager for the
international tour of IN THE MOOD, a 1940’s musical revue, and prior to that he was the Lighting Supervisor with the American Indian Dance
Theatre. In 2005, Jeff was nominated for a Vivian Robinson/Audelco award for outstanding lighting design for his production of Robeson in New
York. His lighting for “The Brothers Karamazov” received the Newark Star Ledger’s Best Lighting award for the 2002-2003 New Jersey theatre
season. He has an M.F.A. in Lighting Design from Brandeis University, and a BFA in Technical Theatre from Ithaca College.
www.jeffgreenberglightingdesign.com
Casting Consultant:
MUNGIOLI THEATRICALS
Arnold J. Mungioli, CSA
Bow Ties obtained from www.bowtieclub.com
Some of the vintage women's shoes obtained from www.remixvintageshoes.com
Girls pants and swing dance outfits obtained from www.revampvintage.com
ABOUT IN THE MOOD
We are very pleased to be in your theatre for our 2016 tour—our 23rd! Much more than a concert, IN THE MOOD features the In the Mood
Singers & Dancers and the sensational String of Pearls Orchestra. Now in its 23rd year of touring our show has performed in major performing
arts centers, arenas, state fairs, prestigious corporate events, and an Inaugural Ball for President Clinton’s second term. By recreating the best
popular music and songs of the late 1930s and the 1940s, IN THE MOOD aspires to promote the memory of this most significant time in American
history.
Starting in 1993, World USO selected IN THE MOOD to be an official entertainment for the 50th Commemoration of World War II. From 1994 to
2016 this show has traveled to over 48 states, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and Australia (three times). Each year our tour continues to build
momentum by adding performances in more cities across the country and we are delighted with international invitations and opportunities.
IN THE MOOD is a production of Bud Forrest Entertainment, Inc. For more information about IN THE MOOD, please visit www.InTheMoodLive.com or
call 1-800-624-BAND (2263).
STAY IN THE MOOD AFTER THE SHOW!
Visit us online to share your thoughts on the show, join our mailing list, and connect with other IN THE MOOD fanatics!
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
UNITED STATES:
Folsom, CA
September 1-4
AUSTRALIA:
Melbourne, VIC
Norwa, NSW
Penrith, NSW
Mandurah, WA
Perth, WA
Bunbury, WA
Ballarat, VIC
Wangaratta, VIC
September 8
September 10
September 11
September 14
September 15-17
September 18
September 21
September 22
Geelong, VIC
Bendigo, VIC
Horsham, VIC
Gold Coast, QLD
Brisbane, QLD
Sydney, NSW
Adelaide, SA
September 23
September 24
September 25
September 27
September 29
September 30
October 4-5
SPRING 2017 TOUR DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
CHECK WWW.INTHEMOODLIVE.COM FOR THE LATEST PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE!
Tell your friends and family across the USA to get their tickets for IN THE MOOD!
For further information please visit InTheMoodLive.com
Check with each theater directly for current ticket prices.
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