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2013-2014 Season 2013-2014 season sponsored by The Home Depot and Chevron. “What is special to me about working at Ford’s? ... The overwhelming belief in and support of their actors. The Ford’s family is amazing. ... This allows for any actor to come in and let the best of themselves shine onstage because they know wholeheartedly that everyone, from the spot-op to the usher, believes in the work they are doing. The connection and support from everyone associated Violet music by Jeanine Tesori; lyrics and book by Brian Crawley; based on The Ugliest Pilgrim by Doris Betts; music direction by Jay Crowder; directed by Jeff Calhoun with Ford’s Theatre is amazing and I’m Featuring: Madeline Botteri, Erin Driscoll, James Gardiner, Troy Hopper, Kellee Knighten Hough, Gregory Maheu, Kevin McAllister, Amy McWilliams, Nova Y. Payton, Stephen F. Schmidt, Chris Sizemore, Bobby Smith and Lauren Williams honored to be a part of this family.” January 24-February 23, 2014 -Kevin McAllister, Actor Made possible by generous lead sponsor Exxon Mobil Corporation. Ford’s Meet and Mingle events were begun this season, where patrons, staff and cast got the chance to enjoy food and drink in a casual setting and talk about the show. EIGHT cast members, THREE staff members, and over 50 patrons ranging widely in age and background attended our first Meet and Mingle event for Violet. Above: Kevin McAllister as Flick in the Ford’s Theatre production of the musical Violet. Right: Kevin McAllister, James Gardiner, Amy McWilliams and Erin Driscoll. Photos by Carol Rosegg. 5 | F O R D ’ S T H E AT R E