Dive In Productions

Presents

LIZZIE
Music by Lyrics by
Steven Cheslik-deMeyer and Steven Cheslik-deMeyer and
Alan Stevens Hewitt Tim Maner
Book by
Tim Maner
Additional Music Additional Lyrics by
by Tim Maner Alan Stevens Hewitt
Based on an original concept by
Alan Stevens Hewitt
Orchestrations by
Alan Stevens Hewitt
Directed By
Olivia Martinson
Music Directed By Stage Manager
Tim Goss Taylor Cloutier
Costume Scenic Design Lighting Design Sound Design
Design/Intimacy Meghan Flynn Jeremy Toussaint Joey Martin
Coordination
Ro Gavin
Props Design Scenic Painter Master Electrician Guitar 1
Jill Gordon Sara Funk Casey Dalke Bill Curtis
Guitar 2/Keys 2 Cello Percussion Bass
Jon Way Jules Good Laura Jordan Damon Godfroy
Projection Artwork Videographer Photography Producer
Nick Allen Will Saxe Joel Morse Marina
Altschiller-Gannon
LIZZIE has been developed with the assistance of tiny mythic theatre company, HERE Arts Center, Took An Axe
Productions (Hillary Richard & Peter McCabe), Brisa Trinchero/Corey Brunish (Make Musicals) and Van Dean/Kenny
Howard (Broadway Consortium).
LIZZIE was presented at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals in 2010 and further
developed by Village Theatre, Issaquah, Washington (Robb Hunt, Executive Producer • Steve Tomkins, Artistic Director).
LIZZIE was produced by Theatre Under The Stars, October 2013.
The West Coast Premiere of LIZZIE was produced by Portland Center Stage, Chris Coleman, Artistic Director.

Original European and London premiere produced by Fredericia Theater and Soren Moller, Denmark.
To purchase recordings and sheet music, or for more information, please visit: www.LizzieTheMusical.com

LIZZIE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)

 Musical Numbers
Forty Whacks (Prologue)...................................Lizzie, Alice, Emma, Bridget
The House of Borden…………………………………………Bridget, Lizzie, Emma, Alice
This Is Not Love………………………………………………………………………………………..Lizzie
Gotta Get Out of Here…………………………………………………………………….Lizzie, Alice
If You Knew………………………………………………………………………………………………….Alice
The Soul of the White Bird…………………………………Lizzie, Bridget, Alice, Emma
Maybe Someday…………………………………………………………………………………………Alice
Sweet Little Sister………………………………………………………………………..Emma, Lizzie
Shattercane and Velvet Grass………………………………………………….Bridget, Lizzie
Will You Stay?...............................................................................Lizzie, Alice
Why Are All These Heads Off?.......................................Bridget, Lizzie, Alice
Mercury Rising…………………………………………………….Bridget, Lizzie, Emma, Alice
Somebody Will Do Something………………………….Bridget, Lizzie, Emma, Alice

Intermission

The Fall of the House of Borden/”The Alibi”......................................Bridget

What the F#%k Now, Lizzie?......................................................Emma, Lizzie
Burn the Old Thing Up…………………………………………Emma, Lizzie Alice, Bridget
Questions, Questions…………………………………………Alice, Lizzie, Emma, Bridget
Will You Lie………………………………………………………………………………………Alice, Lizzie
Watchmen for the Morning………………………………………………………..Lizzie, Emma
Maybe Someday (Reprise 1)..................................................................Lizzie
Thirteen Days in Taunton…………………………………..Lizzie, Emma, Alice, Bridget
Maybe Someday (Reprise 2).....................................................Emma, Lizzie
Into Your Wildest Dreams (Epilogue)................Lizzie, Emma, Bridget, Alice
A Note from Director, Olivia Martinson:

Welcome to Lizzie!

This show exists on the blurred edge between historical fact

and historical fiction. It blends time and place between a
drama in turn-of-the-century Massachusetts and a rock
concert happening right here, right now in front of you. It
creates the characters of four women who are locked in an
intricate web of conflicts among themselves, each other, and
their circumstances. And…it rips.

Throughout the rehearsal process, we explored themes of

anger, stoicism, vulnerability and manipulation. As Alice says
in Taunton: “They were young girls…but young girls don’t get
to go, and do, and have.” In real life, the Borden case remains
unsolved. But in our show, Lizzie did it - and on our stage,
she gets to make herself heard.

I couldn’t be luckier to make my directorial debut in the

company of these brilliant and ruthlessly talented artists.

Let us take you to an August

back in 1892. You’re going to
have a lovely one.
 Cast and Crew
JORDAN C. FORMICHELLI (LIZZIE BORDEN)
Jordan is an actor/director/producer/stage manager based
out of the seacoast. Jordan serves as Artistic Director of Dive
In Productions alongside the leadership of Marina & Meghan.
Some favorite projects & credits include: Big Fish (Jenny
Hill/Others, RGC Theatre), Monstersongs (Siren, Franklin
Footlights Theatre), Greg Kotis' The End of All Flesh (Girl,
Rochester Opera House), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey,
Hatbox Theatre), Jon McCormack's Paintbox (Annie
Pepperberry, Players' Ring), Pasek & Paul's James & the Giant
Peach (Earthworm, Rochester Opera House), and Bitter Pill's
Titus Andronicus Musicus (Young Luci, Players' Ring). Jordan
is extremely proud of their directing accomplishments over the
years including Jonesing for Theater’s production of I Love
You, Because (Players’ Ring), Jay Curtis' The Little Dipper (a
virtual debut), and Dive In's productions of Bubble Boy (Hatbox
Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar and Dogfight (both at the
Players’ Ring). You can catch 'em in the reading of "Too Hot
For Santa" with Powerhouse Theatre Company this winter.
"Hope you enjoy lizard!" (she/they)

MOLLY CONNOR (EMMA BORDEN) Molly is SO

PUMPED to be making her Dive In debut and to be a part of
this bad-a** cast of beauties! She was last seen on stage as
Medium Allison in M&D Playhouse’s production of Fun Home.
When NOT on stage, she can be found playing trombone and
guitar in various bands/pit-bands across the state. Molly is
beyond grateful for communities like this that keep the arts
alive for its members to enjoy and take part in. Thank you for
coming to the show, and get ready to ROCK! ;)
 GEEHAE MOON (ALICE RUSSELL) Geehae Moon
(She/They) is thrilled to be back on stage at the Hatbox with
Dive In Productions. Currently based in Lowell, MA, Geehae
has been seen on stages across Southern New Hampshire and
Massachusetts. Their recent credits include: Christmas Eve
(Avenue Q - Dramatically Incorrect), Robert Eads (Southern
Comfort - Acting Out!), and Tilly Evans/Tillius the Paladin (She
Kills Monsters - Dive In Productions). Geehae would like to
thank her fiance Tim for his unceasing love and support, and
the team at Dive In for continually creating a welcoming and
supportive environment for artists of all ability and experience
levels to learn and challenge themselves.

MEL CLARK (BRIDGET SULLIVAN) Mel Clark (she/her)

is thrilled to be working with Dive In Productions again in
Lizzie! Previous credits include: New Hampsketch (Ensemble,
Players Ring Late Night Series, 2018), Dogfight (Librarian,
Dive In Productions, 2019), You Should Smile More Improv
(Cast, 2019-current), Dive In Productions (Cabarets,
2019-current), and most recently, The Mad Ones (Beverly,
Jonesing For Theatre, 2023). Mel is beyond grateful for the
opportunity to rock her elder emo heart out with the incredible
role of Bridget! She wants to thank Jordan, Marina, Tim and
Olivia for their unwavering support and trust; and the whole
cast and crew for their talent, laughs and general bad-assery.
A special thank you to Joel for his endless patience, backrubs,
healing hugs and all of the words of affirmation and love she
could ever ask for. Enjoy the show!

RACHAEL SMITH (SWING) Rachael is so thrilled to be

making her Dive In and Hatbox debut with this electric
production! Most recently Rachael made her return to the
stage in the Franklin Players production of Beauty and the
Beast after years of working in theatre administration for
companies in New York and Massachusetts. She would like to
thank everyone involved with this production for the
opportunity to rock out with such an awesome group of
artists. Much love to Zac, Bo, Bailey and Brie for all their love
and support.

Olivia Martinson (Director) Olivia Martinson is grateful to once again be working

with the fantastic people at Dive In. A longtime performer and costumer, this is her first
experience directing. Previously with Dive In: Jesus Christ Superstar (Ensemble; u/s
Annas). Earlier this year, she appeared onstage in The Carol Burnett Collection
(Carol/Cecily; Franklin Footlight), Spring Awakening (Ilse; OLT), Beauty and the Beast
(Belle, FFT), and Quilters (Jody; Powerhouse Theatre Collab). Up next, you can find her
back at Powerhouse for Too Hot For Santa. All of her thanks and admiration to Jordan,
Molly, Geehae, Mel, Rachael, Tim, and Taylor, as well as the entire production team.

Tim Goss (Music Director) Tim Goss is thrilled to be a part of his SEVENTH show
with Dive In Productions! He studied Music Performance at Keene State College and has
been playing the piano for longer than many can remember. He also enjoys playing the
flute, the ocarina, an occasional guitar or trombone, but never the violin. Touchingly
obsessed with musicals, he has accompanied and musical directed dozens of shows all
over New England, as well as an award-winning Off-Broadway production of Georgia
O'Keeffe Paints Paradise. He also has orchestrated several shows for Grammy-nominated
composer Judy Pancoast, and released his debut solo classical piano album "Dead White
Guy Music" just last year. Additionally, he was recently nominated for Best Music Direction
for the Burlington Players' production of Bat Boy at the DASH awards. Credits include: The
Producers (Peterborough Players), Jekyll & Hyde (Seacoast Rep), Dogfight (Dive In
Productions), Sweeney Todd (The Group Theatre), Rent (Broken Leg Productions).

Taylor Cloutier (Stage Manager) Taylor is thrilled to be working with Dive In for the
first time as well as making her return to stage managing. Taylor is a full time college
student, financial counselor, and mom to four stunning cats. You can catch Taylor on
stage as Fake Shemp in Boston with the Evil Dead Musical HD National Tour January
25-February 25. Huge thank you to Dive In for the warm welcome and the cast and crew
for slaying time and time again, Rock on!

Ro Gavin (Costume Design/Intimacy Coordination) Ro Gavin is thrilled to be

returning to their roots as a costume designer for one of their favorite theatre groups in
the state of New Hampshire. For the past five years Ro has taken a reprieve from
Costume Design to focus on admin work for their company, RGC Theatre. The last show
Ro costume designed was I Love You Because with Jonesing for Theatre in 2021. Ro
graduated from the University of New Hampshire in May of 2022 with a degree in
Comprehensive Theatre and a focus in Costume Design/Textiles and Puppetry. Notable
costume design credits include Dogfight (Dive in Productions, 2019), Disney's The Little
Mermaid (Annisquam Village Players, 2018), Young Frankenstein (North Shore Players,
2019), Legally Blonde (Exeter High School, 2018), Pippin (Exeter High School, 2017) and
Mamma Mia (Rochester Opera House 2018). Thank you to Marina for giving me the
space to return to my creative roots, to Olivia and her incredible cast for trusting me with
these ambitious designs, and to Victoria, Stephanie, Heather, and Paula for making me
into the costume designer I am today. We are a product of the powerful women that
surround us.
Meghan Flynn (Scenic Design/Dive In Productions Technical Director)
Meghan is a part of Dive In Productions’ leadership team as the company’s Technical
Director. Her recent credits include Director (...Spelling Bee), Technical Director (Jesus
Christ Superstar, Tarrytown, Dogfight), and Puppetry (Rhinoceros). Meghan would like to
thank crowd favorites: Marina and Jordan, for cultivating this special space, and her
partner Sara for encouraging her to spend their evenings creating.

Jeremy Toussaint (Lighting Design) Jeremy is a seacoast based (really more

Dive In Productions based) lighting designer and is stoked to be doing Lizzie! He can’t
wait to bring this awesome rock show to life, with strobes and all the other grunge
implements you love to see. Jeremy has previously lighting designed She Kills Monsters
(Dive In), Jesus Christ Superstar (Dive In), and Supplemental Lighting Design for Bubble
Boy (Dive In). Jeremy also performs, having been in both She Kills Monsters and Bubble
Boy as well as several other Dive in and RGC Theatre productions over the last year.
Thanks to everybody who comes out to see this absolutely killer show, and a huge
massive thank you to Peter Adams and Casey Dalke for helping out immensely over tech
week, this would not have been possible without you.

Joey Martin (Sound Design) Joey is a dedicated technician with a background in a

variety of roles and a strong focus on audio engineering. He has been the audio lead for
productions at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, NH (2015-2017) and has recently been
providing audio support for Cue Zero Theatre Company, Jonesing for Theater, and Dive In
Productions (2020-2023).

Jill Gordon (Props Designer)

Casey Dalke (Master Electrician)

William Saxe (Videographer) William Saxe is a media producer and video editor
with years of experience in and out of the industry. He had an axe-cellent time working on
this project.

Sara Funk (Scenic Painter) Sara Funk has been scenic painting since her college
days in Southern Utah, where she apprenticed under Brian Beacom on 15 productions
during her undergrad. She has since designed 6 shows and enjoys collaborating in all
aspects of theatre here in New Hampshire. Sara most recently participated with Dive In
as the Fight Choreographer of She Kills Monsters right here at the Hatbox, and appeared
as Logainne in their production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee directed
by Meghan Flynn earlier this year.
Bill Curtis (Guitar 1) Bill Curtis is a guitarist, percussionist, and music instructor from
Concord NH. He got his start in 2009 playing drums with "local hardcore
legends"/unkillable musical cockroaches Deranged Youth. In 2015 he graduated from
University of New Hampshire with a Guitar Performance degree and has been teaching
and doing theatre gigs ever since. He still plays with Deranged Youth, as well as other
punk rock bands from southern NH, including Breaking Up and The Town Criers. This is
Bill's 4th show with Dive In Productions.

Jon Way (Guitar 2/Keyboard 2) Jon Way is a violinist and guitarist based in
Concord, NH. Jon has been playing music since he was a kid and has performed in
school ensembles, community ensembles, and a rock band with his high school friends.
He has played in several pit orchestras over the years with his most recent performances
being Matilda at Hillcat Theater where he played guitar, The Last Five Years at Keene
State College where he played violin and guitar, and Little Women at The Palace Theatre
in Manchester, NH where he played violin. Jon is excited to rock out and add Lizzie to his
list of shows.

Damon Godfroy (Bass) Damon Godfroy is a student from the Lowell MA area.
Damon has been playing electric and upright bass for the last 12 years. Damon plays for
pits across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, offers private lessons, and is a director
for extra curricular bands at Westford Academy. Recent shows Damon has been a part of
include Bat Boy, In the Heights, and Rent

Laura Jordan (Percussion) Laura Jordan is an experienced theatre and classical

percussionist as well as rock drummer. She relocated to New England to start a family
after a vibrant career as a professional musician and educator in NYC playing on, off, and
around Broadway. Laura holds degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of Music and NYU
where she pursued a Ph.D. in percussion.

Jules Good (Cello) (they/them) Jules Good is delighted to be in the pit for this
wonderful show! Previous pit credits include Tarrytown (viola, 2021) and Beauty and the
Beast at Prescott Park (violin, 2019). They can also be found on stage at the Ring doing
actorly things.

Marina Altschiller-Gannon (Producer/ Dive In Productions Executive

Director) (she/her) Recent credits include Macbeth (Sound Design, RGC Theatre), The
Mad Ones (Kelly Manning, Jonesing for Theatre), Big Fish (The Witch, RGC Theatre) Ride
the Cyclone (Constance Blackwood, RGC Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar (Production
Manager, Dive In Productions), Places You Go (Director, New World Theatre), I Love You
Because (Diana, Jonesing for Theater), The Lady Ro Show NYE (Ensemble, RGC Theatre),
the Dive In Cabaret Series (Producer, Dive In Productions), Tarrytown (Katrina, Dive In
Productions), Moments - A Song Cycle (Producer, Dive In Productions), and Dogfight
(Rose, Dive In Productions). As always, Dan Gannon, I love you.

NOTE TO AUDIENCE: The videotaping or audio and/or visual recording of this production is
a violation of United States Copyright Law and an actionable federal offense.

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Asher Clark, The Newmarket Rec Center, Beth Gannon, Joel Morse, Chris
Ferrill, Nicole Jones, CB, Joey Martin, Katelin Garland, Nick Allen, Peter Adams, Catherine Sweet,
Casey Roland and Our Friends at Prescott Park Arts Festival, Meggin Dail and Our Friends at Pittsfield
Players, Rachel Spellman, Hannah Collier, Elle Millar, Eric Roy, Lauren Friedman, Amy King Toussaint,
Heather, Corinne Stanley