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Ephraim Sykes kneeling and the cast of Aint Too Proud. Photo: Matthew Murphy
Opera House
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Runtime
2 hours, 30 minutes, including intermission
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Most enjoyed by
Ages 12 and up
Contains minimal adult language and references.
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Presenting Sponsor
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The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all electronic devices such as cellular phones, beepers and watches
Special Effects Note:
This performance includes haze and smoke effects, a brief moment of flashing light, and a gunshot sound effect.
Overview
Ira Pittleman & Tom Hulce
Stephen Gabriel and Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Sony/ATV Publishing, EMI Entertainment World Inc, Josh Berger, Ken Schur, Ron Simmons, Stephen Byrd, Alia Jones-Harvey, Ruth & Stephen Hendel, Cheryl Wiesenfeld, Harriet Newman Leve, Jeffrey Finn, Gabriel Creative Partners, Darren Bagert, Wendy Federman, Susan Quint Gallin, Mickey Liddell, Robert Ahrens, Christopher Maring, David Mirvish, Stacy Jacobs, Marianne Mills, Loraine Alterman Boyle, Deroy-Winkler, Karmazin-McCabe, Zell-Kierstead, Deborah Barrera, Robyn & Larry Gottesdiener, The Araca Group, Rashad V. Chambers, Mike Evans, John Gore Organization, Mike Karns, Willette & Manny Kalusner, Gabrielle Palitz, No Guarantees, Work Light Productions, Universal Music Theatrical,
and
John Legend/Mike Jackson/Ty Stiklorius
Present:
Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations
Book By
Dominique Morisseau
Music and Lyrics From
The Legendary Motown Catalogue
Based on the Book Entitled
The Temptations by Otis Williams with Patricia Romanowski
Music By Arrangement With
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Starring
Jalen Harris, Harrell Holmes Jr., Marcus Paul James, James T. Lane, Elijah Ahmad Lewis, Michael Andreaus, Gregory Clark Banks Jr., Brian C. Binion, Reed Campbell, Lawrence Dandridge, Nick Drake, Shayla Brielle G., Treston J. Henderson, Najah Hetsberger, Devin Holloway, Antwaun Holley, Traci Elaine Lee, Brett Michael Lockley, Chani Maisonet, Harris Matthew, Deri’Andra Tucker, Andrew Volzer
Scenic Design
Robert Brill
Costume Design
Paul Tazewell
Lighting Design
Howell Binkley
Sound Design
Steve Canyon Kennedy
Projection Design
Peter Nigrini
Hair and Wig Design
Charles La Pointe
Fight Director
Steve Rankin
Associate Choreographer
Edgar Godineaux
Music Coordinator
John Miller
Production Coordinator
Molly Meg Legal
Production Stage Manager
Larry Smiglewski
Music Direction
Johnathan "Smitti" Smith
Conductor
Darryl G. Ivey
Associate Director
Logan Vaughn
General Management
Work Light Productions
Company Manager
Maia Sutton
Tour Resident Director
Brian Harlan Brooks
Casting
Tara Rubin Casting
Merri Sugarman, CSA
Executive Producers:
Otis Williams
Shelly Berger
Associate Producer
Linda J. Stewart
Technical Supervisor
Port City Technical
Orchestrations By
Harold Wheeler
Music Supervision and Arrangements By
Kenny Seymour
Choregraphed By
Sergio Trujillo
Directed By
Des McAnuff

Cast
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Otis WilliamsMarcus Paul James
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Paul WilliamsJames T. Lane
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Melvin FranklinHarrell Holmes Jr.
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Eddie KendricksJalen Harris
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David RuffinElijah Ahmad Lewis
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Slick Talk FellaLawrence Dandridge
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Straight Talk FellaHarris Matthew
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“Gloria” SoloistDevin Holloway
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Al BryantBrett Michael Lockley
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Mama RoseShayla Brielle G.
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Johnnie MaeTraci Elaine Lee
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Berry GordyMichael Andreaus
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Smokey RobinsonLawrence Dandridge
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InterviewerDevin Holloway
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Diana RossDeri’Andra Tucker
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Florence BallardShayla Brielle G.
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Mary WilsonTraci Elaine Lee
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JosephineNajah Hetsberger
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Tammi TerrellShayla Brielle G.
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Shelly BergerReed Campbell
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Norman WhitfieldBrett Michael Lockley
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Delivery ManDevin Holloway
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Dennis EdwardsHarris Matthew
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Richard StreetDevin Holloway
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Damon HarrisLawrence Dandridge
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LamontGregory Carl Banks Jr.
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EnsembleMichael Andreaus, Gregory Carl Banks Jr., Reed Campbell, Lawrence Dandridge, Shayla Brielle G., Najah Hetsberger, Devin Holloway, Traci Elaine Lee, Brett Michael Lockley, Harris Matthew, Deri'Andra Tucker
Understudies
Otis Williams: Michael Andreaus, Lawrence Dandridge, Antwaun Holley
Paul Williams: Brian C. Binion, Nick Drake, Brett Michael Lockley
Melvin Franklin: Michael Andreaus, Lawrence Dandridge, Antwaun Holley
Eddie Kendricks: Nick Drake, Devin Holloway, Harris Matthew
David Ruffin: Brian C. Binion, Devin Holloway, Harris Matthew
Understudies never substitute for the listed performers
unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the appearance.
Swings
Brian C. Binion, Nick Drake, Treston J. Henderson, Antwaun Holley, Chani Maisonet, Andrew Volzer
Dance Captain
Nick Drake
Co-Assistant Dance Captains
Brett Michael Lockley, Chani Maisonet
Fight Captain
Harris Matthew
Patrons are requested to silence cell phones and other electronic devices during performances.
The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment are not allowed in this venue.
Musical Numbers (in alphabetical order)
- “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”
- “Baby Love”
- “Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World is Today)”
- “Cloud Nine”
- “Come See About Me”
- “Don’t Look Back”
- “For Once in My Life”
- “Get Ready”
- “Gloria”*
- “I Can’t Get Next to You”
- “I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)”
- “(I Know) I’m Losing You”
- “I Want a Love I Can See”
- “I Wish It Would Rain”
- “If I Could Build My Whole World Around You”
- “If You Don’t Know Me by Now”**
- “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me”
- “In the Still of the Night”***
- “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)”
- “My Girl”
- “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone”
- “Runaway Child, Running Wild”
- “Shout”
- “Since I Lost My Baby”
- “Speedo”
- “Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)”
- “The Way You Do the Things You Do”
- “War”
- “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted”
- “You Can’t Hurry Love”
- “You’re My Everything”
By arrangement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing.
*“Gloria” courtesy of Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. on behalf of Leon Rene LLC.
**“If You Don’t Know Me by Now” courtesy of Warner/Chapell Music, Inc.
***“In the Still of the Night” courtesy of LLEE Corporation.
Orchestra
Conductor/Keyboard 1 Darryl G. Ivey
Associate Conductor/Keyboard 2 Jonathan “Smitti” Smith
Guitar Carl Burnett
Bass Leo Smith
Drums Quinton “Q” Robinson
Music Coordinator John Miller
Music Preparation Steven M. Alper
Keyboard Programmer Randy Cohen
Associate Keyboard Programmer Tim Crook
Who's Who in the Cast
Musicians
Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra
Jay Crowder, Music Director, Musical Theater and Television
Jonathan Smith, Conductor
Violin
Oleg Rylatko, Concertmaster
Violin/Viola
Xi Chen
Reeds
David Jones
Trumpet/Flugelhorn
Fred Irby, III, Principal
Trombone
Joe Jackson*
Percussion
Danny Villanueva*
Greg Akagi
Keyboard Substitute
Alexander Tang*
Orchestra Librarian
Susan Kelly
KCOHO Administration
Ashley Stonebraker, Orchestra Manager
Molly Jackson, Orchestra Assistant Manager
*Guest Musician
Terms and Conditions
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
Sponsors
The Drutz Family Fund for Musical Theater
Staff

Staff for Ain't Too Proud
General Management
Work Light Productions
Executive Producers
Stephen Gabriel, Nancy Gabriel
General Management
General Manager: Kevin Greene
Associate General Manager: Courtney King
Aniele Fortin
Carolyn Smith
Scott Seay
Andrew Tebo
Noelle Hedgcock
Casting
Tara Rubin Casting
Tara Rubin CSA, Merri Sugarman CSA, Laura Schutzel CSA, Claire Burke CSA, Peter Van Dam CSA, Felicia Rudolph CSA, Xavier Rubiano CSA, Kevin Metzger-Timson CSA, Louis DiPaolo, Spencer Gualdoni
Exclusive Tour Direction
The Road Company Stephen Lindsay
Brett Sirota
Shawn Willett "Tom Linden
Piper Gore
Joe Reed
Shane Parksmith Michelle Shine
Tour Marketing and Press
Allied Global Marketing
Andrew Damer
Jennifer Gallagher
Scott Praefke
Hayden Anderson
Jessica Cary
Amenkha Sembenu
Social Media
Marathon Digital
Mike Karns
Melanie Pateiro
Ava Coploff
Jhanay Williams
Polina Sapershteyn
Kerri DeLisi
Press and Marketing Outreach
Linda J. Stewart
Technical Supervision
Port City Technical
Vice President of Production: Rhys Williams
Director of Production Operations: Mackenzie Foster
Assistant Production Manager: Ryan George
Tom Klonowski
Hunter Storie
Tiffany West
Austin Darby
Company Management
Company Manager: Maia Sutton
Assistant Company Manager: Kenya Anthony-Moore
Production Stage Manager: Larry Smiglewski
Stage Manager:Jenn Elyse Jacobs
Assistant Stage Manager: Andrew Volzer
Sub Stage Manager: Jenn Elyse Jacobs
Associate Scenic Designer: Justin Humphres
Associate Lighting Designer Ryan O’Gara
Associate Lighting Designer Joel Britt
Assistant Lighting Designer Domino Mannheim
Lighting Programmers Jackson Miller, Jonah Camiel
Howell Binkley Fellow Kat Zhou
Assistant Sound Designer Angela Don
Associate Projection Designer Dan Vatsky
Video Animator Robert Figueira
Video Programmer Ben Keightley
Associate Costume Designer Rachel Attridge
Costume Assistants Christine Meyers, Meriwether Snipes, Niiamar Felder
Associate Wig Design Ashley Rae Callahan
Tour Resident Director Brian Harlan Brooks
Associate Director Logan Vaughn
Broadway Resident Director Drew Foster
Assistant Keyboard Programmer Tim Crook
Production Assistants Elizabeth Allen, Turner Messer, Yu Anne Ando
Dialect Coach Charley Layton, Quentin Moore
Assistant to Ira Pittelman & Tom Hulce Brian Haas
Assistant to Des McAnuff Megan Dieterle
Assistant to Sergio Trujillo Krysta Hibbard
Assistant to Dominique Morisseau Marie Scott
Production Carpenter Tom Klonowski
Production Video Ian Crawford
Production Sound Engineer Walter Trarbach
Production Electrician Eric Norris
Production Automation Chad Rowe
Production Wardrobe Megan Quinn
NYC Sewing Support Graciela Zapata, Josh Burns, Kelly Sinnott, Betty Gillispie
Head Carpenter William Shane Lowry
Assistant Carpenter/Automation Zachary Feivou
Assistant Carpenter/Flyman Austin Fowler
Head Electrician Zach Alexander
Assistant Electrician/Video Jada Hutchinson
Assistant Electrician/Spot Operator Olivia R Doniphan
Head Audio Joe Samala
Assistant Audio Shaughn Bryant
Head Props John Mark Zink
Assistant Props Garrett Keith Holmes
Head Wardrobe Michael Turner
Assistant Wardrobe Renee Jones
Assistant Wardrobe/Star Dresser Brandi White
Head Hair/Makeup Karine Ivey
Assistant Hair/Makeup Savannah Shearouse
Swing Technician Joshua DeBernardi
Study Guide ShowStudies/Tim Reid
Advertising, Digital, Insights & Partnerships Serino Coyne; Hailey Barton, Tom Callahan, Jay Cooper, Kat Marotta-Hertzfeld, Jennifer Matte, Jacqueline Rosas, Diana Salameh, Matt Upshaw, Bradlie Yanniello
Legal Counsel Lazarus & Harris LLP; Scott Lazarus, Esq., Robert C. Harris, Esq., Emily Lawson, Esq., Diane Viale
Insurance Maury, Donnelly, and Parr/Bob Middleton
Merchandising The Araca Group
Banking Signature Bank/Margaret Monigan, Robert Larrinaga
Accountant WithumSmith-Brown/Robert Fried CPA, Karen Kowgios CPA, Anthony Moore CPA
Payroll Services PEOPLE INC./Frances Meeks
Travel/Housing Road Rebel Global
Physical Therapy Neurosport Physical Therapy, Inc./Ameera Fujah
Credits
Scenery by Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Automation by Hudson Scenic Studios. Additional scenic elements by TTS Studios and Hudson Scenic Studios. Props by Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Additional props by Brenbri Properties LLC. Lighting equipment by PRG Lighting. Sound equipment by Sound Associates, Inc. Video projection system engineered and provided by 4Wall. Costume construction by Giliberto Designs Inc., Jennifer Love Costumes, By Barak, Eric Winterling Inc., Shana Albery, Alexander Zeek, Krostyne Studios, Steppenwolf Costume Shop, Jade Brandt, L. Gambert LLC, BYBO Corp, T&E Sample Room, Juliann E Kroboth, Jeff Fender Studio, Erica Rudinsky. Shoes by T.O.Dey Custom Shoes and Worldtone Dance. Special thanks to Bra*Tenders for hosiery and undergarments.
Special Thanks
Otis Williams, Shelly Berger, Suzanne de Passe, Nansci Neiman-Legette and Berry Gordy. Susan Medak, Tony Taccone, Derrick Porter, Jasmun Freeman, Linda Berger, Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow, Barry Grove, Florie, Seery, Carole Pittelman, and Joan McCarty. Otis Williams, Shelly Berger, Suzanne de Passe, Nansci Neiman-Legette and Berry Gordy. Susan Medak, Tony Taccone, Derrick Porter, Jasmun Freeman, Linda Berger, Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow, Barry Grove, Florie, Seery, Carole Pittelman, and Joan McCarty. Thanks to New 42nd Street Studios. (American Express is the official card of Ain’t Too Proud.)
Music Credits
“Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” by Norman J. Whitfield/ Edward Holland Jr., Stone Agate Music (BMI). “Baby Love” by Brian Holland/Edward Holland Jr./Lamont Herbert Dozier, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World is Today)” by Norman J. Whitfield/Barrett Strong, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “Cloud Nine” by Norman J. Whitfield/Barret Strong, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “Come See About Me” by Brian Holland/ Edward Holland Jr./Lamont Herbert Dozier, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “Don’t Look Back” by Smokey Robinson/Ronald White, Jobete Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP). “For Once in My Life” by Orlando Murden/ Ronald N. Miller, Jobete Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP)/Stone Diamond Music Corp. (BMI). “Get Ready” by Smokey Robinson, Jobete Music Co. Inc (ASCAP). “Gloria” by Ester Navarro, EMI Longitude Music (BMI). “I Can’t Get Next to You” by Norman J. Whitfield/Barrett Strong, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)” by Norman J. Whitfield/ Barrett Strong/Rodger Penzabene Sr./Helga Penzabene/ Carl Christiansen/Roger Penzabene Jr., Stone Agate Music (BMI). “(I Know) I’m Losing You” by Norman J. Whitfield/Edward Holland Jr./Cornelius Grant, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “I Want a Love I Can See” by Smokey Robinson, Jobete Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP). “I Wish It Would Rain” by Barrett Strong/Norman J. Whitefield/Rodger Penzabene Sr., Stone Agate Music (BMI). “If I Could Build My Whole World Around You” by Harvey Fuqua. Johnny Bristol, Vernon Bullock. “If You Don’t Know Me by Now” by Kenneth Gamble/ Leon Huff, Mijac Music (BMI)/Sony/ATV (BMI). “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me” by Gregg Crockett/Skip Batey/Gregg America, Jobete Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP)/ Old Brompton Road Music (ASCAP). “In the Still of the Night” by Fred Parris, Lee Corporation. “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)” by Norman J. Whitfield/Barrett Strong/Armique Wyche/Anthony Fontenot/Troy Carter, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “My Girl” by Ronald White/Smokey Robinson, Jebete Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP). “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” by Norman J. Whitfield/Barrett Strong, Stone Diamond Music Corp. (BMI). “Runaway Child, Running Wild” by Norman J. Whitfield/ Barrett Strong, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “Shout” by Ronald Isley/Rudolph Isley/O’Kelly Isley, EMI Longitude Music (BMI). “Since I Lost my Baby” by Smokey Robinson/Warren Moore, Jobete Music Co. Inc (ASCAP). “Speedo” by Ester Navarro, EMI Longitude Music (BMI). “Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)” by Norman J. Whitfield/ Barrett Strong, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “The Way You Do the Things You Do” by Smokey Robinson/ Robert Rogers, Jobete Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP). “War” by Norman J. Whitfield/Barrett Strong, Stone Agate Music (BMI). “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted .yC OJMames Dean/Paul Riser/ William Weatherspoon, Stone Agate Music (BMI)/ Jobete Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP). “You Can’t Hurry Love” by Edward Holland Jr./Brian Holland/Lamont Herbert Dozier, Stone Agate ,Music (BMI). “You’re My Everything” by Norman J. Whitfield/Cornelius Grant/Rodger Penzabene Sr./Helga Penzabene/ Carl Christiansen, Stone Agate Music (BMI).
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The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
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The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union.
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Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).
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United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre.
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The Press Agents and Company Managers employed in this production are represented by the Associationof Theatrical Press Agents & Managers.
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The musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians.
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This production is produced by a member of The Broadway League in collaboration with our professional union-represented employees.
Kennedy Center Theater Producing Staff
Vice President & Executive Producer of Theater Jeffrey Finn
Manager Will Quinn
Manager Melissa Peterson
Executive Assistant to Jeffrey Finn Stephen Emery
Senior Manager, Marketing Steven Dawson
Graphic Artist, Advertising DesignOlivia Deslandes
Senior Manager, Advertising CommunicationsRebecca Kraybill
Staff for the Opera House
Theater Manager Guy Jordin Heard*
Box Office Treasurer Holly Longstreth
Head Usher Keith Dunn, Mykal Cox
Head Carpenter Shane Angus
Flyman Richard Page
Assistant Carpenter Robert Palmer
Head Electrician Mark Cohee
Assistant Electrician Erik King
Assistant Electrician Annemarie Mountjoy
Head Audio Dave Crook
Head Props David Mairs
Assistant Props Ben Large
Head Wardrobe Megan Quarles
*Represented by ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers.

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Steinway Piano Gallery is the exclusive area representative of Steinway & Sons and Boston pianos, the official pianos of the Kennedy Center.

The technicians at the Kennedy Center are represented by Local #22, Local #772, and Local #798 I.A.T.S.E., AFL-CIO-CLC, the professional union of theatrical technicians.
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