The 25th Annual Zilker Summer Musical
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July 1983
Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by
Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock
and Willie Gilbert
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About How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying...
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a story about the triumph of the common man. The hero is a window washer named J. Pierrepont Finch. After Finch happens upon a 'how to' book, he decides to begin his climb up the corporate ladder. Following the instructions of the book, Finch first lands a job in the mail room at the World Wide Wicket Company, quickly gains promotions, and even outsmarts his rival, Bud Frump — who also happens to be the boss' nephew.
In the end, however, after Finch's ad campaign goes awry, the book can no longer help him. He is forced to rely on his own wits and performs so admirably that he is promoted to Chairman of the Board.
The Cast
| The Book Voice |
Jim McGrew |
| J. Pierrepont Finch |
Dany Moreno/Doug Small |
| Mr. Gatch |
Scotty Roberts |
| Mr. Jenkins |
Michael Goehring |
| Mr. Tackaberry |
Ken Craven |
| Mr. Peterson |
Scott K. Schroeder |
| Mr. Matthews/Policeman |
Phillip Leslie Dixon |
| J.B. Biggley |
Jerry Troyer |
| Rosemary |
Catherine Taylor |
| Mr. Bratt |
Warner T. Dahlberg |
| Smitty |
Catharine Brock |
| Bud Frump |
Ray Weikel |
| Miss Jones |
Judy Stephens Scott |
| Mr. Kinbrough/Wally Womper |
Robert Wechtenhiser |
| Hedy LaRue |
Melanie Gilbeault-Dean |
| Sophie |
Sara Bolz |
| Jackie/Miss Nertz |
Mary Patricia Helton |
| Miss Krumholtz |
Judy R. Arnold |
| Mr. Davis |
Robert R. Long II |
| Mr. Johnson |
Scott Myers |
| Mr. Toynbee |
Corbin Volluz |
| Mr. Ovington |
James Rusty Fuller |
| TV Announcer |
Greg Higdon |
| Miss Leigh |
Krystin Akin |
| Mr. Lyle |
David L. Carver |
| Miss Brookhaven |
Lara Coyle |
| Miss Fronterhouse |
Christina Dahlberg |
| Mr. Channing |
Marc Erck |
| Miss Wiggins |
Elizabeth Johnson |
| Miss Martin |
Kletia Kelly |
| Mr. Pike |
Mike Killingsworth |
| Miss O'Reilly |
Suzanne Kinsey |
| Miss Watts |
Liliana Merubia |
| Miss Trudy |
Courtney Parsons |
| Miss Harper |
Tracy Reese |
| Miss Steppe |
Judy Thompson |
| Mr. Watson |
Christopher Titus |
| Miss Wallowitt |
Eugenia Yeuell |
| Mr. Pupp |
Joe York |
The Production Staff
| Producer |
City of Austin & AMINOIL, U.S.A., Inc. |
| Director |
Bil Pfuderer |
| Choreographer |
Judy Thompson |
| Music Director |
Mark Slater |
| Scenic Design |
Jim Carroccio |
| Costume Design |
Susan Branch |
| Lighting Design |
Don Day |
| Sound Design |
Crosswind Sound |
| Production Manager |
Melinda Ferrell |
| Production Stage Manager |
Lee Ray Haynes |
| Property Master |
Dusty Nichols |
| Hair/Makeup Design |
Donna O'Klock |
| Assistant Music Director |
Ron Clinton |
| Associate Costume Designer |
Chas Shieber |
| Assistant Stage Managers |
Pat Mills
Lisa Rodriguez
Lisa Westkaemper |
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