Slow Theatre Presents

September 3 -4, 2016

Please leave this program at The Butcher Shop, unless you really want it!
T H E N A T I ON A L A N T HE M O F S O L A N D I A The Eleventh Hour
-OR-

Oh, Solandia The Assassination of Great Leader Sylvia Romo

by Anti-Nationalist Weasels

Heave ho! Solandia! Written by Directed by Produced by

Built by our grandmothers’ hands Jesse Karch, Dylan Latimer, Dylan Latimer, Jesse Karch, Denver Latimer,
Johnny Lancaster Michael Gannon Michael Gannon
Heave ho! Solandia!
She is our mother’s motherland Artistic Director Visual Design Director Music Director
Dylan Latimer Haley Hughes Elizabeth Latimer
Heave ho! Solandia!
Whose forests are our bed quilt
Heave ho! Solandia! ACT 1
Whose rivers are our breast milk Song: “Oh, Solandia”—National Anthem
Scene 1: The Assassination Of Sylvia Romo
Song: “I Am Sylvia Romo”
Beautiful Solandia! Scene 2: The Hail Mary
Scene 3: Memory Drain 1
Why is she so good to me? Scene 4: Cafe Brutal
Beautiful Solandia! Song: “It’s Up To You”
Scene 5: Memory Drain 2
Cuz she wants me to be free! Song: “Know Well That Those “
Scene 6: The Shrinking
Scene 7: Memory Drain 3
Wake up! Solandians! Scene 8: Cerebral Aqueduct
Song: “Lost In The Brain”
The church bells are resounding
INTERMISSION
Wake up! Solandians!
ACT 2
Let’s give the despots a pounding
Scene 1: News Of The World
Scene 2: The Lingual Gyrus
God loves Solandia! Song: “It’s My Turn“
Scene 3: The Night Of The Long Knives
But foreigners want our extinction Song: “Night Of The Long Knives”
But God loves Solandia! Scene 4: Dimethyltryptamine
Scene 5: The Execution Of Feronia
Abolish the contradiction! Song: “The Ballad Of Feronia”
Scene 6: The Corpus Callosum
Scene 7: The Great Awakening
Song: “Ghost Song”
ARTISTIC STATEMENT FROM THE PRODUCERS

C T
hico lost a great actor and artist when he play you’ll see tonight is a prod-
Jesse Mills died this year. He was a uct of Slow Theatre; the culmination
long time Butcher, in the show both as
of a process that included writing
a teenager in its first incarnation in my
parent’s backyard, and later as an adult here in workshops in New York City and Chico over
Greg’s orchard. Like a lot of great actors—like the past year, along with internet and con-
our theater father Brad Moniz who we lost two
ference call discussions over many months.
years ago—he seemed completely possessed
by the characters he played. That dedicated We want to thank you, our audience, for your attention and enthusiasm for this annual event;

demonism—his obvious passion for artistic the-
ater—is emblematic of the ideas and feelings
that my friends and I had when we started writ-
ing poetry-plays and making trout masks in our
backyard 27 years ago. It’s hard to sum up, but it’s the confluence of our love of the local com-
munity, our sense of justice, the mystery of theatrical experience, and the sense that we can
The Butcher Shop 2016
is dedicated to the memory
of Jesse Mills.
Jesse Mills
1975-2016
“Grasp the nettle”
all create something beautiful that’s as good
as anything we’ve seen or experienced before.
Thanks to Ken Roye and Nati Osa, who put
me up while I’m in town, 1078 Gallery for
the incredibly generous use of their fantastic
(air conditioned) space for rehearsal, Debra
Cannon for her dedication and vision in keeping
this tradition alive and funded, and my parents
Mary Ann and Dennis Latimer, without whom
the whole tradition of Butchering wouldn’t
even exist. Biggest thanks goes to my brother
Denver, the big meat cleaver on which this
whole complicated animal corpse dismember-
ment depends. He’s the longest, oldest, sharp-
est, most important behind-the-scenes knife in
you give us the hope that theatre is a vital form of storytelling and that keeps us working all
year on this show. We would not have been able to mount this ambitious musical production
without the talent and generosity of our community’s artists, actors, dancers, musicians, and
students. This has been a total team effort, and we are privileged to work with such a diverse
group of creative spirits. We are especially thankful to all the actors and artists who traveled
across the country to join us for this special week. We would like to acknowledge and thank
Dylan Latimer for taking a huge chunk of his year to write, direct, and production manage this
show. His vision is what you are seeing on stage tonight, and we are proud to support it. We
are immensely grateful to Greg Amaral for donating his incredible orchard property for the
eighth consecutive year. He’s always been our biggest supporter, and the property he has
cultivated here is proof that Chico is a magical place. We would like to thank the sponsors
of this year’s Butcher Shop, including The O’Donnell Group, Asset Management Group, Lulu’s,
Duffy’s Tavern, John Barroso Realty, Baywood Realty, Ernie Washington Law, Greg Brislain
Family Law, Bear Star Press, and Pat Conroy Construction—who have demonstrated their faith
in our town’s artistic culture and made it possible for this event to grow and improve every
year. Please patronize their businesses, and let them know you appreciate their support of

the drawer. —Dylan Latimer The Butcher Shop. —Michael Gannon and Denver Latimer
CAST CREW
Sylvia Romo, Our Great Leader Stephanie Starmer Production Managers Sound Board Operator
Dylan Latimer Justin Vodeen
Middle Sylvia Hilary Telleson
Jesse Karch
Young Sylvia Ilani Skye Stage & Sound
Set Design & Technician
Feronia Carcera, Sylvia’s Best Friend Kate Corey
Construction Robert Karch
Young Feronia Zoe Karch Haley Hughes
Dr. Amos Flynn, Chief Surgeon Denver Latimer Wendell Seitz Costume Designers Lighting Technician Video Shooting,
Tek Kuykendal Sandra Barton Kevin White Editing & Production
Sammy Lewandowski, Chief of Staff Shannon McNally Tev Kuykendal
Josh Olivera Leanne Corvis
General Hunter, Head of Defense Tom LaMere Sound Technician
Rik Pape
Scenic Artists David Love Sculpture Garden
Franklin Como, Nurse Greg Ellery
Haley Hughes Tour Guide
Tony Romo, The President’s Son Josh Indar Stage Managers Erin Wade
Wendell Seitz Additional Production
Jeffery Burkhardt Amanda Riner
Young Tony Jackson Indar Josh Olivera Lee Dent
Nevada Earp Mim Roeder
Boots Romo, The President’s Daughter Muir Hughes Tev Kuykendal Stuart Mayer
House Manager Brian Sampson Nevada Earp
Young Boots Seven Mills Steve Givens Parking
Molly Roberts Jeffery Burkhardt
Captain Oko, Special Forces Michael Gannon Marke Flicker-Skytte
Amanda Riner Hayes Tellesen
Technical Director, Wyatt Culbert
Ensign Yandro, Special Forces Johnny Lancaster Erin Wade Aidee Orejel
Lighting Design/ Jason Murry
Sierra Sisk Greg Ellery
Xenobia Nyx, Phlebologist Leesa Palmer Charlie Murphy
Light Board Operator Chelsea Lakis
Chick Desclafani, Mechanic Roger Montalbano Naiya Sullivan

PHOTOS BY SUZANNE KARP

Christopher Burkhardt Rebecca Shelly Choreography
Sloppy Joe Leroux, Cook Dave Sorensen Rik Pape Chico Dance Lab Ushers
Sound Design
Dr. Anna Janky, Genius Scientist in Exile Sam Shaner Sesar Sanchez
Justin Vodden Nano-props Assistant Director
Sawyer Goodson
Pete Friendly, Smuggler Fred Stuart Joe Hammons Brian Sampson Cohen Moreno
Brenden Price
Eugene Castle, Minister of Information Dylan Hillerman Carlos Lopez
Assistant House
Antonia Romo, Sylvia’s Mother Jen Parks Dancers Manager Elizabeth Quivey
Adriane Westerdahl Sesar Sanchez
Thomas Romo, Sylvia’s Father Rik Pape Merch
Erin Deniz
Nun, Sister Superior Rose Febbo Emi Canterbury Social Media Mackenzie
Valentino the Butler Jeff LaMere Stephanie Weiser Denver Latimer Zevely-Howlett
Erin Wade Ella Sharpiro
Zane, Student Zane Polsen Carrie Percy
Eric, Student Eric Collins 11th Hour Protesters/Gypsies Program Bike Parking
Christian Harrington Amanda Riner Arielle Mullen
Cara, Student Cara Agnew
Cohen Morano Stephanie Ditty
Mikey, Bartender at Cafe Brutal Charlie Huston Erin Wade
Aidee Orejel Deseray Thomas
Abraham, Bouncer at Cafe Brutal Dave Francis Ramona Pullyblank Poster Artwork Miss Tyszko
Machine Elf, a hallucination Tom LaMere Caleb Olson Haley Hughes
Bar
Assassin #1 Aidee Orejel Emily Hyder Chelsea Tucker
Tshirt Design
Sydnee Kenny James Lopez
Assassin #2 Cohen Morano Erin Wade
Quinn Smith Sara Sparks
Officer Bratton, Solandian secret police Steven Givens Beckett Lehman Head Bartender Monica Prayther
Officer Kelly, Solandian secret police Colin Thompson Frances Lehman Chelsea Tucker Brandon Hilty
DAVE THE BUTCHER PRE-SHOW FUN
Band Members Live Music Community Booths Food
Liz Latimer—vocals Bran Crown Butte Environmental Council, Tin Roof Bakery & Cafe
Donald Beaman Stonewall Alliance Chico, Wander
Ken Lovgren—bass
MaryRose Lovgren—keyboard & the Spirit Molecules Trans Empowerment Prooject Ricos Tamales
Gina Hall—vocals Michelin Embers of Northern California, Women’s Chico Natural Foods
JASUKA Acoustic Health Specialists Chico, AK Cooperative
Peter Washington—violin/trumpet
Saul Henson—guitar SCOUT Press, Indigenous Support La Flor De Michoacan
Pat Hull Collaborative Nor Cal, Showing Paleteria y Neveria
Scotty Lehman—drums
Legalize It Moscowitz—flute Lish Bills Up for Racial Justice (SURJ),
Erin Lizardo Art Twink, Catalyst Domestic Bar
Violence Services beer | wine | spirits
Original Songs
National Anthem—Lyrics by Jesse Karch, Music by Gina Hall
I Am Sylvia Romo—Lyrics by Jesse Karch, Music by Dave the Butcher
It’s Up To You— Lyrics by Jesse Karch and Dylan Latimer, Music by Dave the Butcher SCULPTURE GARDEN
Know Well That Those—Lyrics by Dylan Latimer, Music by Dave the Butcher
Lost In The Brain—Lyrics by Jesse Karch and Elizabeth Latimer, Music by Ken Lovgren Thematically centered on the concept of Be sure to pick up
It’s My Turn—Lyrics by Jesse Karch, Music by Saul Henson monumentalism (imposing, authoritative a tour guide and
Night Of The Long Knives—Music by Dave the Butcher social forces in public spaces), this year’s explore the world of
The Ballad Of Feronia —Lyrics and music by Donald Beaman sculpture garden is comprised of works by Solandian art.
Ghost Song— Lyrics by Jesse Karch, music by Gina Hall twelve local artists who have created work
specifically for The Butcher Shop 2016. Artists/Works
These sculptures exist as an additional Jessee Ernest—The Rising
Guest Singers: Ilani Skye (I am Sylvia Romo), Zoe Karch (Oh Feronia);
David Sorenson & Roger Montalbano (Its My Turn), Fred Stuart (It’s Up To You) way of experiencing the play—The Eleventh Robin Indar and Sarah Campbell—
Hour—in which the tyrant, the Great Leader The Eagle of Romo
Guest guitar: Donald Beaman (The Ballad of Feronia)
Sylvia Romo, rules Solandia. Kyle Campbell—Podum Podius
Guest harmonica: Steve Givens
Thank you to all the artists who participated! Mim Roeder—She Gazes Towards Eagles
Curated by Amanda Riner Cameron Kelly—You are Libertas,

DANCE COMPANY
a symbol of freedom
Holly Ray Wright—Heartbeat
Erin Wade—Balance in Power
Erin Lizardo—The State Upon
Chico Dance Lab choreographed this year’s Butcher Shop
production. They are a group of dancers focused on creat- Tev Kuykendal—The Martyr’s Hand
ing a creative and loving environment for all dancers, from Amanda Riner and Sierra Sisk—Singe
teen to adult.

Company Members Butcher Shop 2016 t-shirts

Adriane Westerdahl Show your support for The Butcher Shop
Erin Deniz all year ‘round with our stylish shirt!
Emi Canterbury
Stephanie Weiser Visit our merch booth to pick one up.
Carrie Percy
ABOUT THE BUTCHER SHOP ABOUT SLOW THEATRE
Twenty-six years ago in 1989, the Butcher Shop was conceived by a group of Chico High
School friends as an alternative, experimental theatre in a local backyard. From these efforts,
the Blue Room Theatre was born. Seven years ago, many of the original players—some living
in Los Angeles, New York, and Portland and some staying close to home—united with fresh
Slow Theatre is proud to present The Butcher Shop
talent to create the current Butcher Shop, now produced by Slow Theatre. More than 2000 Board of Directors
2016, our annual free outdoor summer play for the
spectators and participants were involved in 2015. Debra Cannon
Chico community. In addition to this production, we
(Treasurer)
conduct monthly play readings at The Bookstore in
Past Butcher Shops Rob Davidson
downtown Chico, along with staged readings at 1078 (President)
Latimer Backyard Estes Orchard Gallery and elsewhere. We are also working with the
Robert Karch
1. A Feast For Flies (1989) 6. Feast Or Famine (2009) Butte County Office of Education to bring improvisa-
2. The Bay Of Pigs (1990) 7. Bloodstock: The Horror-Scope (2010) tional theatre workshops to the Butte County Juvenile Denver Latimer
(Executive Director)
3. Choking On Tremendous Gore (1992) 8. The Goat Cries At Midnight (2011) Hall. Slow Theatre’s mission is to make theatre with our
4. The Zombie Ship (1993) 9. Fast & Bulbous (2012) community, with an inclusivity that involves reading and Laura Nice
10. Diabolus Americanus (2013)
5. A Call For All Demons (1994) discussing scripts out loud with all kinds of folks, and Thomasin Saxe
11. A Crack In The Climate (2014) (Secretary)
workshopping scripts before they become a part of a
12. Year Of The Goat (2015)
theatre season or hit the rehearsal stage.

Along These Lines is a submission-based reading series within the fold of Slow Theatre. Its mission

THANK YOUS is to showcase original writing by people in or from this region (the counties of Butte, Colusa, Glenn,
Plumas, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba). We invite anyone with something to say to submit work by Sep-
Greg Amaral Robert Karch Trevor Lalaguna Joe Hammons tember 19, 2016. See slowtheatre.com for more information.

Vic Makau Sarah Pape Jeff Hull Jason Wooten

1078 Gallery Yana Lehman Collins
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Keith Kuykendal Mike Johnson
Kinetics Dance Greg Brislain Roger Montalbano Mim Roeder
Studio The Butcher Shop is produced by Slow
James Lopez Sharon DeMeyer
Pete and Evie Theatre. Please consider making a
Latimer & Kenkel
Washington KZFR Bob Tolar and Abby donation to Slow Theatre during the
Erin Wade Shaw and everyone
George Knox Annie B’s Community Drive! The drive
Ken Roye & Nati Osa at Tolar AVL
Mary Ann and ends September 30. Visit slowtheatre.
Dennis Latimer Chris Motta Jeffery Burkhardt Thomasin Saxe com to donate
Joe Hammons Lee Dent Robert Karch
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