Swanktacular V: Final Program 2019 Ringbling BROS

Swanktacular Team Special Events Captain Anna Platis Executive Director Aran Keating Development Director Naomi Davidoff Marketing Director & Cabaret Band Lead Tyler Merchant Managing Director Marvin Roxas Volunteer Director Becky Hackerman Production Director Lance Bankerd Circus Performer Liaison Lucas Gerace Silent Auction Mistress of Donations Mistress of Coin & Sponsorships Jess Rivera Master of Libations Kim Stanbro Duke of Sustenance Claudia Freeland Jolin Sustenance Sponsorships Lighting Mark Sine Lighting Technician Katelynn Zimmerman Stage Manager Chris Allen of Lighting Dragon Design Audio Technician Decor Patrick McMinn Scott Brenner Justin Sabe Anna Platis, Kristina Green, Chris Reuther \"Blinged Things\" Artists Linden Tebo Danielle Robinette Dre Cortez Margaret Peterson Amanda Lerner Melissa LaMartina Anna Platis Event Volunteers Emily Ward, Ashley Ball, Lauren Kane, Kate Smith-Morse, Erin Madeen, Sarah Doccolo, Tina Crosby, Karianna Barr, Tracy Hall, Tatiana Ford, Patrick Staso, Martha Robichaud, Amanda Ward, Erik Schneider, Greg Bowen, Jack Fritzinger, Lane Walbert, Kevin Considine, Caitlin Weaver, Linden Tebo, Liz Richardson, Chris Hair, Vanessa Quinlivan, Julia Sine, Brad Bukowsky, Amiel Nuchovich, Lucia Treasure Baltimore Rock Opera Society is supported [in part] by a grant from the Robert W. MARCH 23, 2019 | ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Deutsch Foundation. RINGBLING BROS CIRCUS Baltimore Rock Opera Society is supported by the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, creator of the Baker Artist Portfolios. www.bakerartist.org. A GLAMOROUS THREE-RING GALA UNDER THE BIG TOP

Program of Events “Rock ‘n’ Roll might not solve your problems, but it does let you dance all over them” 7:00pm VIP Reception with Guest Circus Acts -Pete Townshend, The Who 7:30pm Champagne Toast - Zion Church Tours Begin 8:00pm 8:35pm Doors Open for General Admission Guests 8:45pm Welcome Remarks & Special Announcements 9:55pm 10:00pm The BROS Cabaret 11:00pm Announcement of BROS 2021 Rock Opera 12:00am Joy Postell & Band Silent Auction Closes You don’t have to go home, but… When exiting the Zion Lutheran Church please be respectful of the residents in the neighborhood. BROS is a passionate community of artists creating unforgettable experiences through live, original, rock theater. We’re in the business of putting dreams on stage and Pete Townshend’s quote represents our ability to transform the mundane of the everyday into The Evening's Entertainment an irresistible blend of art, mGurüsincd, lheahra.d.mwmoerrk,parnemd iceorleladbionraOticoton.bAers we approach our 10th The Show Must Go On Bobby Harris with Greg Bowen and Christina Holmes anniversary (our first show of 2009) our goal is to originally recorded by Three Dog Night expand our vision to realize fantastical theatrical shows for Baltimore that speak directly to the residents of this great city. BROS is shifting our focus internally, as we raise awareness Wretched Soul Christina Holmes & Bobby Harris Amphion (BROS 2016) of the importance of increasing diversity within our company and work to translate that into engaging even more community residents in our shows than ever before. We pledge to continue offering skill-building workshops and resume-building opportunities alongside Starlight Kay-Megan Washington with Caitlin Rife and Melissa LaMartina originally recorded by Muse our mainstage performances, but with the vision to grow artistically from our cultural community while also producing work that is completely jaw-dropping, original, and fun. Madame Opticon Kay-Megan Washington MURDERCASTLE (BROS 2013) We cannot wait to share with you our Spring 2019 rock opera set in the psychedelic 1960’s, “Welcome to Shakesville”, premiering right here at Zion on May 24th! We invite you not only to enjoy our performances, but to join our community. Tonight is not only a celebration, but Tears of a Clown Caitlin Rife with Christina Holmes and Greg Bowen originally recorded by Smokey Robinson an invitation to join us in creating collaborative art. We look forward to rocking with you, now and for 7,000 years to come! I Will Not Obey Caitlin Rife The Terrible Secret of Lunastus (BROS 2017) Sponsors & Special Thanks Sheer Heart Attack Melissa LaMartina with Bobby Harris and Kay-Megan Washington originally recorded by Queen The Swanktacular is proudly sponsored by Lighting Dragon Design and The Baltimore Spirits Company! Thank you to our Libation and Sustenance Sponsors: Golden West Cafe, Blacksauce Kitchen, Charm City Lazer God Greg Bowen Meadworks, and Wild Kombucha Chronoshred (BROS 2016) Thank you to our Entertainment Sponsors: Shocktail Hour and Chuck Green Tonight's Performers Thank you to our Silent Auction Sponsors: The Sidebar, Human Being Productions, Boss Babes Hostess Melissa LaMartina Aerial, Merchant Professional Services, Xpose Fitness, Viki Keating, Matt Muirhead, and Allyson Washington Photography Dirty Swank and the Taculars Tyler Merchant (Bass), Nick Jewett (Guitar), Special thanks to Work Printing & Graphics John de Campos (Guitar), Julius Verzosa (Keys), Corey Tappan (Drums) BROS Vocalists Greg Bowen, Caitlin Rife, Christina Holmes, Bobby Harris, Kay-Megan Washington, Melissa LaMartina Madame Opticon Kay-Megan Washington Midway Performers Hannah Friedland, Judy Kurjan-Frank, Scott and Shelly Burke Circus Performers Kathryn Carr (Juggling), Liz Christmas (Stilts, Plate Spinning), Shelly Burke (Gorilla Tamer), Scott Burke (Gorilla), Shaggy Wilcox, Charlie Artful (Sideshow), Sara Kissinger, Olga Rass, Noah Vegh-Gaynor, Ben Voeglein (Acro-Yoga), Maura Roth Gormley, Amanda Marionne (Lyra), Mark Vidor (Accordion), Lucas Gerace (Magician)