2019 Davis Shakespeare Festival

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER

Book and Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman
Music and Lyrics by Steven Lutvak
Based on A Novel by Roy Horniman

June 21 – August 4

Davis Veterans Memorial Theater
203 E. 14th St.
Davis, CA

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Join Monty Navarro on his quest to become an earl of the famous D’Ysquith family in this zany musical comedy!

Monty learns he is eighth in line for the earldom and plots to become the ninth Earl of Highhurst by arranging elaborate “accidental” deaths for each family member before him! A Gentleman’s Guide was the most-nominated musical of the 2014 Tony Awards, winning Best Musical.

DATES & TICKETS

JUNE 2019

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FRIDAY, 6/21

21

8pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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SUNDAY, 6/23

23

8pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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WEDNSEDAY, 6/26

26

8pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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FRIDAY, 6/28

28

8pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

OPENING
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SATURDAY, 6/29

29

2pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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JULY 2019

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THURSDAY, 7/4

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NO SHOWS.
Happy 4th!

FRIDAY, 7/5

5

8pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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SATURDAY, 7/6

6

2pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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FRIDAY, 7/12

12

8pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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SATURDAY, 7/13

13

2pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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THURSDAY, 7/4

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THURSDAY, 7/4

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THURSDAY, 7/18

18

8pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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SATURDAY, 7/20

20

8pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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SUNDAY, 7/21

21

2pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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FRIDAY, 7/26

26

8pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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SATURDAY, 7/27

27

2pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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AUGUST 2019

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THURSDAY, 8/1

1

8pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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SATURDAY, 8/3

3

8pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

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SUNDAY, 8/4

4

2pm: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

CLOSING
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CAST

Monty Navarro Daniel Sugimoto
D’Ysquith Family Kyle Stoner
Sibella Hallward Kyra Kozlenko*
Phoebe D’Ysquith Alyssa Giannetti*
Miss Shingle Laurie Strawn


ENSEMBLE Dennis Beasley
Elizabeth S. Garbe
Nathan Lacy
Charlie Lavaroni
Leah Sanginiti
Sarah Williams


*Member of Actors’ Equity Association
Daniel Sugimoto

Daniel Sugimoto (Monty Navarro)

Recent Credits: Father/Ensemble in CHESS at Coachella Valley Rep, Lumiere in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at TNH Productions, Link in MY DATE WITH DEATH at The Zoo Theatre Co.

Additional Credits: Thomas Shelly in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at South Coast Rep, Gene Kelly in USO FLEET WEEK at CAC Studios.

Daniel studied at the American Academy Of Dramatic Arts.

More at thezootheatreco.com for writing credits, reviews, and awards. Instagram: @sugimation

Kyle Stoner

Kyle Stoner (D’Ysquith Family)

Previously at the Festival: Jacques in AS YOU LIKE IT, Oliver Webb in ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, Davison/Bellievre in MARY STUART, Puck in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, Rochefort in THE THREE MUSKETEERS, Chick Clark in WONDERFUL TOWN, Romeo in ROMEO AND JULIET, Ensemble in CYRANO DE BERGERAC, Sandor in BELLS ARE RINGING, James Throttle in DROOD, and Sebastian in TWELFTH NIGHT.

Recent credits: David Copperfield in the world premiere of DAVID COPPERFIELD – A NEW MUSICAL at Jewel Theatre Co., Venticello in AMADEUS at Cinnabar Theater, and The Innkeeper in O WONDROUS NIGHT at SeaWorld Nautilus Amphitheatre.

Other local credits: Princeton/Rod (AVENUE Q, NCTC); J. Pierrepont Finch (HOW TO SUCCEED, BAM!); Jesus (JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Bay Area Stages).

Regional credits: Sierra Repertory Theater (LES MISERABLES, MACBETH).

Kyra Kozlenko* (Sibella)

Recent credits: Snookie Updegraff in 110 IN THE SHADE at SF’s 42nd Street Moon.

Other regional credits: The in-concert productions of KISMET and SOUTH PACIFIC (with the Peninsula Symphony) at 42nd Street Moon, and the world premiere of the original rock musical BLAST FROM THE PAST with Moranz Entertainment at Charleston’s famous Spoleto Festival (SC).

Other favorite credits: NARNIA (Lucy) with TheatreWorksUSA (NYC), EVITA (Peron’s Mistress) and PARADE (Ensemble) with GAP Productions (NYC), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Hodel) and GYPSY (Dainty June) with The Town Players (CA), and her recent “role” as singing waitress (ah, the actor’s life) at NYC’s Stardust Diner where she sang tunes alongside some of Broadway’s best and brightest!

A former NYC based performer who recently returned to her beloved Bay Area home, Kyra has performed in various venues across the US and has had the honor of sharing the stage with celebrated artists such as Clive Davis, Alec Baldwin, Wyclef Jean, and Anna Deavere Smith. Kyra holds a BFA in Theatre from NYU/Tisch and is a happy member of Actors’ Equity Association.

Learn more at www.kyralynnkozlenko.com

Alyssa Giannetti* (Phoebe D’Ysquith)

ALYSSA GIANNETTI is a New York based actor who is thrilled to be working with Davis Shakespeare Festival for the first time! Originally from Bloomfield Hills, MI, she recently returned from making her professional debut with the 1st National Tour of LOVE NEVER DIESthe sequel to The Phantom of Opera, as Christine Daaé u/s, Swing.

Alyssa is a graduate of Northwestern University, where she received her BM in Voice & Opera Performance.

Follow her at @agiannetti22
www.alyssagiannetti.com

Laurie Strawn

Laurie Strawn (Miss Shingle)

Recent credits: Abby in RIPCORD, Sonia in VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, NAT in RABBIT HOLE (CCCT, El Cerrito), Mrs. Meers in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (CCMT, Walnut Creek), Dorothy Brock in 42nd STREET (Bay Area Musicals, San Francisco), Betty Meeks in THE FOREIGNER (Hillbarn Theatre, Foster City), Jean Louise Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (Berkeley Playhouse), Miss Hannigan in ANNIE, Mrs. Tottendale in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, Madame Dilly in ON THE TOWN (Diablo Theater Company, Walnut Creek).

Other Credits: Playwright/Performer, BRAVE LITTLE NELL-The Eleanor Roosevelt Story (ongoing performances throughout the Bay Area), Director, CHARLOTTE’S WEB (Summer 2018) ALICE’S ROCK AND ROLL ADVENTURE (Summer 2019, both at 42nd Street Moon’s MoonSchool Program).

Other Favorite Roles: Belinda in NOISES OFF, Germaine in PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE, Flo in PICNIC, Carlotta in PHANTOM (Sierra Repertory Theatre, Sonora), Mae Peterson in BYE BYE BIRDIE, Doris in DAMN YANKEES (Cabrillo Music Theater, Los Angeles), Mrs Bates in EMMA (Theatreworks, Mountain View), Parthy in SHOWBOAT, Yente in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Broadway by the Bay, Redwood City), Rita in EDUCATING RITA.

Dennis Beasley

Dennis Beasley (Ensemble)

Previously at the Festival: Director of BELLS ARE RINGING and WONDERFUL TOWN.

Recent acting credits: The Baker in INTO THE WOODS at The Western Stage, AND THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND at the Community Theatre of Linden, THE STORY OF MY LIFE at Odyssey Theatre Company.

Additional directing credits: Artistic Director of Stockton Civic Theatre – recent credits include HAIR and DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE, The Western Stage, Oregon Music Theatre Festival, Gavilan College Theatre, and San Benito Stage Company.

Dennis holds an M.F.A. in Directing from UC Irvine and a B.A. in Theatre from UCLA.

Elizabeth Garbe

Elizabeth S. Garbe (Ensemble)

Recent Credits: Marian Paroo in THE MUSIC MAN at Stage Right Productions, Corin Bratter in BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Placer Community Theater, and Belle in DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at American River College.

Elizabeth is a student at American River College, pursuing a double major in Theatre Performance and Accountancy. In March, she made her directing and writing debut with American River College’s GUMBO.

Nathan Lacy (Ensemble)

Local credits: MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS at Woodland Opera House; MAN OF LA MANCHA, 42nd STREET, SWEENEY TODD, and LES MISERABLES at Davis Musical Theater Company.

Other Credits: Christian Community Theater, Runaway Stage, and Northwest Musical Theater.

Nathan is a retired US Navy officer and former professional soccer referee, now mentoring referees.

Charlie Lavaroni

Charlie Lavaroni (Ensemble)

Previously at the Festival: Touchstone in AS YOU LIKE IT, Max Jacobs/Ensemble in ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

Recent credits: Pippin (PIPPIN), Willy/others (FLORA THE RED MENACE), Lady Macbeth (MACBETH), Jackson (GIBRALTAR), and Queen Elizabeth (RICHARD III).

Charlie is a San Francisco native and current junior at UC Davis studying Theater and English.

More at charlielavaroni.weebly.com

Leah Sanginiti (Ensemble)

Previously with DSF: NIGHTINGALE at Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Midnight Project Series.

Recent credits: PEG+CAT National Tour (PBS and Bay Area Children’s Theatre), WOMAN ON FIRE (Those Women Productions), THE OREGON TRAIL PAGES (SF Musical Cafe).

Additional credits: Several national tours with Bay Area Children’s Theatre and Missoula Children’s Theatre, Dorothy in WIZARD OF OZ (Stage Right Kentucky Theatre), THE UNFORTUNATES and MY FAIR LADY (Oregon Shakespeare Festival).

Leah holds a B.F.A. in Acting from Southern Oregon University.

More at www.leahsanginiti.com

Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams (Ensemble)

Previously at the Festival: Amiens/Audrey in AS YOU LIKE IT and Ensemble in ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.

Recent credits: Charlotte in THESE SHINING LIVES with Ross Valley Players, Jennifer Johnson in GREATER THAN with Bay Area Drama Company, and Nurse/Benvolio in San Francisco Shakespeare Festival’s touring production of ROMEO AND JULIET.

Regional credits: Chiron in TITUS ANDRONICUS (Vallejo Shakespeare in the Park), Paulina in THE WINTER’S TALE (LAMDA, London UK), and Maggie in THE SHADOWBOX (Arizona Western College).

Sarah holds a B.A. in Theatre Performance from San Diego State University and has also trained in a Shakespearean acting program at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).