MURDER AT THE BAY STREET CABARET

Friday, August 19 and Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 7:30pm

PROGRAM

Cast

(In Order of Appearance)

Travis Harold Coles
“The Podcaster” Barry Lefkowicz

Gwen Leahy
Barry’s Mom, Betty Babcock, Dr. Levine, and Barry’s Dad

Sallie Just Sallie
“The Sponsor” Peggy Proctor

Valerie America Lavelle
“The Leading Lady” Mare L. Streip

Damon “DJ” Banks, Jr.
“The Leading Man” Wesley Smithsithins Smythe III

Cami Nicole Hall
“The Stage Manager” Rosalie Armstrong

Rayshawn Roberts
“The Lady Killer” Vic Stone

Carman iCandy
“The Femme Fatale” Loretta L’Amour

Hannah Dodson
“The Ingenue” Addy Stuart

Written, Produced, and Directed by

Rick Garman

Lighting and Sound Direction

Erin Muller, Chris Stanley, Alejandro Cedeno

Spotlight Operator

Toria Nicole Shaw

Special Thanks

Donovan Edward and Justin P. Kent for the joke.  They know what we mean.

Set List

“Money, Money”

Peggy (Sallie Just Sallie) and Betty (Gwen Leahy)

From the Tony-Award winning musical “Cabaret,” with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb.  The musical debuted in 1966 but was made most famous by the movie adaptation starring Liza Minelli and Joel Grey.

“Pretty, Pretty Girl Cosmetics”

Peggy ( Sallie Just Sallie)

Lyrics by Rick Garman who has always wanted to be a pretty, pretty girl.

“Schadenfreude”

Barry (Travis Harold Coles)

From the Tony-Award winning musical “Avenue Q,” with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx.  The musical premiered off-Broadway in 2003, then quickly moved to Broadway where it played for over 2,500 performances.

“Irony Candy Shop & Dental”

Peggy (Sallie Just Sallie)

Parody lyrics by Rick Garman, who apologizes to Alanis for this.

“To Keep My Love Alive”

Mare (Valerie America Lavelle)

From the musical “A Connecticut Yankee,” with music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.  The musical debuted in 1927 and and is based on the novel “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” by Mark Twain.

“Coxapro”

Peggy (Sallie Just Sallie) and Betty (Gwen Leahy)

Lyrics by Rick Garman, who apologizes to all of you for this.

“Those Were the Good Old Days”

Wesley (Damon “DJ” Banks, Jr.)

From the musical “Damn Yankees,” with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.  The musical debuted in 1955 and won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical.

“Be Our Guest”

Rosalie (Cami Nicole Hall)

From the musical “Beauty and the Beast,” with music and lyrics by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice.  This adaptation of the beloved animated classic opened on Broadway in 1994 and with more than 5,000 performances is the 10th-longest running production in Broadway history.

“Joe’s Live Bait and Gun Shop”

Peggy (Sallie Just Sallie) and Betty (Gwen Leahy)

Lyrics by Rick Garman, who is seeking professional help.

“Better with a Man”

Vic (Rayshawn Roberts)

From the musical “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” with music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak and Robert L. Freedman.  This show debuted on Broadway in 2013 and won four Tony Awards including Best Musical.

“Lady of the Night Perfume”

Peggy (Sallie Just Sallie)

Lyrics by Rick Garman.  Seriously, we don’t know what’s wrong with him.

“Whatever Lola Wants”

Loretta (Carman iCandy)

Also from the musical “Damn Yankees,” with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.  This song helped make Gwen Verdon a star and earned her a Tony Award for her efforts.

“Crazy for Congress”

Peggy (Sallie Just Sallie) and Betty (Gwen Leahy)

Parody lyrics by Rick Garman, who doesn’t apologize for this one.

“Sexy”

Addy (Hannah Dodson)

From the musical “Mean Girls,” with music and lyrics by Jeff Richmond and Nell Benjamin.  Based on the Tina Fey penned movie, this musical debuted in 2018 and holds the dubious distinction of being the most nominated production to not win any Tony awards (12 noms, 0 wins).

“Cell Block Tango”

Ensemble

From the musical “Chicago,” with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb.  The original Broadway production in 1975 shockingly won no Tony awards despite 10 nominations.  Later revivals made up for that oversight.

INTERMISSION

“It Sucks to Be Me”

Ensemble

Based on the song from “Avenue Q,” with parody lyrics by Rick Garman, who is actually kinda proud of this one.

“Luck Be a Lady”

Wesley (Damon “DJ” Banks, Jr.)

From the musical “Guys and Dolls,” with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser.  The beloved show debuted in 1950 and won all five of the Tony Awards it was nominated for, including Best Musical.”

“Carma Lou’s Mattress Kingdom”

Peggy (Sallie Just Sallie) and Betty (Gwen Leahy)

Lyrics by Rick Garman, who hasn’t had a good night’s sleep since 1975.

“He Vas My Boyfriend”

Vic (Rayshawn Roberts)

From the musical “Young Frankenstein,” with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks.  Based on his movie, Brooks co-wrote the book and all of the music and lyrics for the Broadway adapation, which opened in 2007.

“I’m Still Here”

Mare (Valerie America Lavelle)

From the musical “Follies,” with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.  The original Broadway version opened in 1971 with Yvonne DeCarlo in the lead and won seven Tony Awards.

“In Short”

Rick (Rick Garman)

From the musical “Edges,” with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.  Written with the duo was only 19 years old, the show has been produced in theaters around the country since 2007 but never on Broadway.  Pasek and Paul went on to write “Dear Evan Hansen.”

“One Hundred Easy Ways”

Betty (Gwen Leahy)

From the musical “Wonderful Town,” with music and lyrics by Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green.  The show debuted in 1953 and won all five of the Tony Awards for which it was nominated, including Best Musical.

“You Oughta Know”

Addy (Hannah Dodson)

From the musical “Jagged Little Pill,” with music and lyrics by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard.  Based on Morissette’s groundbreaking album, the musical opened on Broadway in 2019 and won two Tony Awards.

“Soothing Dreams Tea”

Betty (Gwen Leahy) and Peggy (Sallie Just Sallie)

Lyrics by Rick Garman, who is back to apologizing to all involved.

“Rose’s Turn”

Rosalie (Cami Nicole Hall)

From the musical “Gypsy,” with music and lyrics by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim.  The original version debuted on Broadway in 1959 and has been revived no fewer than four times, in 1974, 1989, 2003, and 2008.

“Please Don’t Touch Me”

Loretta (Carman iCandy)

From the musical “Young Frankenstein,” with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks.  This song was performed in the original production by Megan Mullally, of “Will & Grace” fame.

“What I Did for Love”

The Murderer

From the musical “A Chorus Line,” with music and lyrics by Marvin Hamlisch and Edward Kleban.

“There’s No Business Like Show Business”

Ensemble

From the musical “Annie Get Your Gun,” with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin.

The Cast

Damon “DJ” Banks, Jr.
“The Leading Man” Wesley Smithsithins Smythe III

Damon Banks Jr. is an elementary music educator in Savannah, GA. He is also a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor’s of Music Education with a concentration in classical voice. He regularly performs with the Savannah Philharmonic chorus and is a staff singer at Skidaway United Methodist church. Damon enjoys performing classical literature; some of his favorite works were: “Un Certo Non So Che” (Vivaldi), “Your Daddy’s Son” (Ragtime), and Lonely House (Street Scene).  Damon is excited for the opportunity to perform with the Bay Street Cabaret, and is looking forward to many great opportunities to come.

Travis Harold Coles
“The Podcaster” Barry Lefkowicz

Travis has been involved in theatre in Savannah for over 13 years. As Executive Producer of the Bay Street Theatre, Travis has been involved with some of Savannah’s most exciting community theatre productions, such as Cabaret, Chicago, Avenue Q, Sweeney Todd, Rocky Horror, and many more. Travis is also a member of the Collective Face Theatre Ensemble, performing in Gatsby, Calendar Girls, Big Love, and Jesus Christ Superstar, among others. When not managing Club One or serving on the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Planning Commission, Travis enjoys helping people buy or sell property as an agent with Keller Williams Realty. In his free time Coles enjoys sleeping. Enjoy the show!

Hannah Dodson
“The Ingenue” Addy Stuart

Hannah Dodson is currently a junior at Georgia Southern working towards her BA in Theatre! Some of her recent acting credits include The Laramie Project (GSU), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Collective Face), and Janet and Columbia in The Rocky Horror Show (Bay Street Theatre) as well as numerous Bay Street Cabaret shows! She recently made her directorial debut with Time Flies at GSU!

Cami Nicole Hall
“The Stage Manager” Rosalie Armstrong

Cami Nicole Hall was raised in rural Indiana and has been performing since she was born (just ask her mom). She grew up singing around the world with the prestigious Logansport Children’s Choir. Her first role in a musical was as a flying monkey in The Wizard of Oz, but some of her favorite roles to portray include The Cat in the Hat in Seussical and Marty in Grease. This Hoosier has been in the peach state for 12 years: paralegal at Morgan & Morgan by day, sound engineer at the Bay Street Theatre by night. When Cami isn’t on stage, you can find her watching wild birds with her wife and taking too many pictures of her dogs.

Carman iCandy
“The Femme Fatale” Loretta L’Amour

Carman iCandy, also known as JoJo Ward, is a Savannah native. She developed a love for performing at the young age of 2 years old through singing and dancing along to The Wizard of Oz in her bedroom. She could recite every line and lyric on her own, without even watching the screen. She grew and participated in play productions through school and summer camps, developing an even deeper love for musical theatre. From musicals such as Grease to Into the Woods, every new show she discovered made her officially decide that performing was the career of her dreams. She studied advanced courses throughout high school and went on to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Performance at Armstrong State University. Having captured the first ever finale win of the Club One Star Search competition, Carman also works as an educator at the Savannah Children’s Theatre and choreographs other local community theatre productions. Though ecstatic to finally make the transition from Facebook LIVE to In-person shows with the Bay Street Cabaret, Carman still plans to relocate to New York City in hopes to pursue her dream of performing on a Broadway stage.

Valerie America Lavelle
“The Leading Lady” Mare L. Streip

Valerie America Lavelle has been a regular on Savannah stages for several years. She’s also directed The Rocky Horror Show Live, Fuddy Meers, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. Her favorite roles have been Mae Coleman in Reefer Madness, Janet in The Rocky Horror Show Live, and Ursula in Bye Bye Birdie. Valerie enjoys watching B rated horror movies with her family and is always in pursuit of the best jalapeño margarita.

Gwen Leahy
Barry’s Mom, Betty Babcock, Dr. Levine, Barry’s Dad

Gwen Leahy is thrilled to be a part of another show with the Bay Street Cabaret! They have been working with The Bay Street Theatre for 5 years, The Club One Cabaret as stage manager for 2 years, and The Bay Cabaret since its inception; basically, if it happens on the Club One mainstage, they are there! Gwen hopes you enjoy the show!

Rayshawn Roberts
“The Lady Killer” Vic Stone

Rayshawn Roberts has been teaching and performing in Savannah for the past seven years. After receiving his Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Armstrong State University, he simultaneously started his teaching career and performing in community theatres throughout Savannah. His most recent credits include Dad/Mr. Wally in Savannah Children’s Theatre’s original production Backpack of Power, a Wickersham Brother in Seussical, Padre in Man of La Mancha, and ensemble roles as a part of productions with Bay Street Theatre, Collective Face Ensemble, and Savannah Stage Company. Rayshawn has always loved performing and can’t wait to start working with the wonderful artists in the Bay Street Cabaret!

Sallie Just Sallie
“The Sponsor” Peggy Procter

Voted “Best Local Drag Queen 2022” by the readers of Connect Savannah, Sallie Just Sallie is pleased to be diving wig-first back into another Rick Garman production. Equipped with a bachelors in Theater, five pairs of pantyhose, and a sensible pair of wedges, she’s ready to make you hoot and holler. Her recent stage credits include Vivian and Bills Christmas Party! and Time Traveling Drag Queens In The 1940s!

Rick Garman
“The Producer,” Rick Garman

Rick Garman grew up in Iowa but moved to Los Angeles as soon as he was old enough to be sure that his parents couldn’t send a sheriff to bring him back. He studied theater at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and made his writing debut with a stage production 17 Days which was produced in Los Angeles and in small theaters around the country.  His second play Mountains won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Los Angeles Theater Production.  Rick has published several novels including three volumes of the Savannah-set Interitas series and has written or produced more than two dozen movies for the Hallmark Channel and other networks including A Shoe Addict’s Christmas starring Candace Cameron Bure, Luke Macfarlane, and Jean Smart; Valentine in the Vineyard starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Brendan Penny; and Christmas at Pemberley Manor starring Jessica Lowndes and Michael Rady.  He currently resides in Savannah and is thrilled to be producing the Bay Street Cabaret.

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  • Love Stories/Love Songs II – February 2023
  • Time Traveling Drag Queens in the 1980s! – April 2023
  • Say Gay Again – June 2023
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