Sherlock Holmes and the Precarious Position

By Margaret Raether

Based on the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

CAST

(In Order of Appearance)

John Watson, M.D.
Nathaniel Tenenbaum *

Sherlock Holmes
Calder Jameson Shilling *

Actor 1
(Bobby, Lestrade, Jack Cooper, Winnifred Perkins, Waiter, Constable Stubbins, Umberto the Magnifico)
Nathan Brockett

Actor 2
(Mrs. Hudson, Private Simpson, Minerva Perkins, Lillian Stanton-Lacy, Molly, Bert, Stagehand)
Sophia Franzella

Understudies

Sherlock Holmes
Mark Waldstein

John Watson, M.D.
Tyler Matthew Campbell

Actor 1
David Roby

Actor 2
Ariel Rose

Production

Director
Karen Lund **

Assistant Director
Melanie Godsey

Scenic/Sound Design
Mark Lund

Costume Design
Pete Rush

Lighting Design
Gwen Cubbage

Stage Manager
Brigid Ridge *

Fight Choreographer
Christopher Kidder-Mostrom**

Dramaturgy
Sonja Lowe

Dialect Coach
Rowan Gallagher

Setting

Various locales in London (including 221B Baker Street)

Late 1890s 

Sherlock Holmes and the Precarious Position is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes with no intermission.

Originally produced by
Artists’ Ensemble Theater, Rockford IL
Richard Raether Producing Artistic Director

Season Sponsors

Taproot Theatre Company is generously supported by Artsfund; 4Culture; Office of Arts & Culture; ArtsWA; NEA; Ellis, Li & McKinstry; Green Trails Maps; Janus Apartments; Piper Village; and Period Corsets.

* Appearing through an agreement between this theatre, Taproot Theatre Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

** The Director and Fight Director are members of the STAGE DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS SOCIETY, a national theatrical labor union.

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Cast and Creative

Cast

Nathan Brockett (Actor 1) was last seen at Taproot in See How They Run and Black Coffee. Other Seattle credits include West Side Story at the 5th Avenue, Light in the Piazza with Showtunes, and Ironbound at Seattle Public. Nathan also works as a writer, director, and producer with Filament: A Collab Lab, which he co-founded with partner Sophia Franzella.

Sophia Franzella (Actor 2) is a Seattle actor and educator and is so excited to be working on this silly show! She has recently performed with Seattle Shakespeare Company (Marianna; The Bed Trick, and Bottom; A Midsummer Night's Dream), Seattle Rep (Puppeteer; Lydia and the Troll), Village Theatre (Lucy and Margaret; Sense & Sensibility), Taproot Theatre (Ida; See How They Run), and Pony World Theatre (Emily; Not/Our Town). She is also a founder and company member of the lab theatre Filament: A Collab Lab (@filament.collablab).

Calder Jameson Shilling (Sherlock Holmes) was last seen at Taproot as Bertie Wooster in Jeeves Takes a Bow. Other Taproot credits include See How They Run (2022), The Bishop’s Wife (2019), Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (2018), and Silent Sky (2016). As a great lover of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective, Calder is deeply excited to be back at Taproot for some good old-fashioned sleuthing — The game is afoot!

Nathaniel Tenenbaum (John Watson, M.D.) divides his credits in three stages: Before quarantine: Indecent (Seattle Rep), Urinetown (ACT/5th Avenue), Boeing-Boeing (TheatreO), The Pillowman (ActOne), Peter and the Starcatcher (USF). During: baked 1 strawberry cheesecake, sewed one shirt (unwearable), played his vinyl. Post: See How They Run (Taproot Theatre), A Case for the Existence of God (ACT), The Wiz (5th Avenue), Cowboy Bob (Alley Theatre, TX, pre-Broadway). Love to my Dolls & my Langes.

Understudies

Tyler Matthew Campbell (John Watson, M.D. u/s) is very excited to return to Taproot after performing in Jeeves Takes a Bow and A Woman of No Importance. He is PCPA Graduate (2017) and recent transplant. Tyler’s Seattle credits include This Girl (ArtsWest), and Not/Our Town (Pony World). Favorite credits include Uncle Fester (Addams Family Musical), Alf (Peter and the Starcatcher), and 9 characters in 21A. Love to Family and Cher.

David Roby (Actor 1 u/s) is ecstatic to return to the Taproot stage with this inspiring group of creatives. Previously, you may have seen David on the Taproot stage as Eustace in Jeeves Intervenes. David’s other most recent credits include The D’Ysquith Family in Gentleman’s Guide with Driftwood Players, Francis in One Man, Two Guvnors with Sound Theatre Company, and over a couple dozen productions with Nathan Hale Theatre as their Drama Director. Special thanks to David’s incomparable wife and kids — you are the culprits of making my life the absolute best.

Ariel Rose (Actor 2 u/s) is delighted to return to Taproot’s Mainstage after understudying for Kitty in Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley. Ariel spends her days performing educational theatre for students across Washington as a member of Taproot’s Road Company. Other Seattle credits include Henry VI Part 1 (GreenStage) and An Incomplete List (Dacha). Love to Mom, Sal, and friends.

Mark Waldstein (Sherlock Holmes u/s) was seen at Taproot last year in Jeeves Takes a Bow. Past credits include The Foreigner and Parade (Sound Theatre Company), Spring Awakening (Balagan Theatre), Red Ranger Came Calling (Book-It Repertory), Picnic (ReAct), and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Seattle Musical Theatre). Mark was a founding member of SecondStory Repertory in Redmond, playing roles such as Felix in The Odd Couple and Major-General Stanley in The Pirates of Penzance.

Production Team

Gwen Cubbage (Lighting Designer) returned to professional theatrical design in 2023 with The Merry Wives of Windsor at Seattle Shakespeare Company. This followed a pandemic retreat to architectural lighting, a few products of which will soon be seen in the new lobby of Safeco Plaza at 4th and Madison; the new main terminal of PDX; and the exterior of The Spiral skyscraper, a new key feature of the NYC skyline. Other recent live design credits include Rascal Flatts, the Miss World USA Pageant, and a private event held on the diamond at T-Mobile Park. She has received seventeen awards, nominations, or features in her 14-year career, as well as several art grants, and was on the design team for a Tony-nominated musical and an IES Award-winning building. She is a member of the IATSE Local 15 hall and IES.

Rowan Gallagher (Dialect Coach) is a working actor, director, dramaturg, fight director, and dialect coach in and around Seattle. He is a founding ensemble member of Magpie Artists Ensemble and an artistic ensemble member of Latitude Theatre Company. Rowan’s recent projects include his multiple acting roles in and dialect coaching for Latitude’s inaugural production of Monstrous Regiment, dramaturgy for Taproot’s production of The Hello Girls, and most recently directing for Victorian Christmas Cards, a playwrights festival produced by Latitude Theatre Company. He is honored to be back at Taproot Theatre for his fourth production, and his second murder mystery!

Melanie Godsey (Assistant Director) is a Seattle-based director, playwright, and actor. She has been on directing teams at Taproot Theatre, inD Theatre, Revelry Theatre, and THE CO-CONSPIRATORS. Her plays have been produced with Taproot Theatre, Live Girls!, and The Seattle Play Series, and have received workshops with Seattle Repertory Theatre and Macha Theatre Works. She’s acted on various stages across Seattle and always loves to get to work with Taproot! Love to the JRMs.

Christopher Kidder-Mostrom (Fight Choreographer) is excited to be working with this terrific Taproot Theatre cast. Locally, Christopher’s work has been seen in A Woman of No Importance and The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley (Taproot Theatre) and Shakespeare in Love (Kamiak High School). Additionally, his fight choreography has been seen in Chicago, Minneapolis/Saint Paul, and at Clark University (Massachusetts). Past favorites include Superior Donuts and Heathers: The Musical. During daylight hours, Christopher (or, “Kit,” for short) can be found diligently filling ticket orders as the Taproot Theatre box office manager, and when not in the Taproot Theatre buildings, he is the Artistic Director of Latitude Theatre.

Sonja Lowe (Dramaturg) has a BA in Theatre from Seattle Pacific University and a MLitt in Dramaturgy from the University of Glasgow. She currently serves as the Literary Manager at Taproot Theatre and has also contributed dramaturgical research to other Seattle theatres, including Hello, Dolly (Village Theatre), The Revolutionists (Theatre22) and Pipeline (SPT). Sonja has assisted in the development of several new script projects, including stage adaptations of Bram Stoker’s Dracula and Jane Austen’s Persuasion, as well original scripts for the Seattle Play Series, the San Juan Community Theatre Playwrights Festival, and the Pork Filled Players’ UNLEASHED festival.

Karen Lund (Director) has been on the Taproot staff since 1993 and became Taproot’s Producing Artistic Director in January 2021. Recent directing work includes Taproot Theatre’s The Book of Will, Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley, The Hello Girls, and A Woman of No Importance. She has also directed at several theatres around the country and coast to coast. She is the past president of the board of directors for Theatre Puget Sound, a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Union (SDC), a professional voice-over artist, and the recipient of numerous theatre and film directing awards. Karen thanks her amazing family, Mark, Jake, and Hannah.

Mark Lund (Scenic & Sound Design) has designed many things in many places. Recent favorites include The Book of Will, The Hello Girls, A Woman of No Importance, Black Coffee, and Daddy Long Legs. Other design work includes Seattle Shakespeare, Book-It, and award-winning short films. Mark has also voiced hundreds of regional & national projects including T-Mobile, The North Face, NHL, FedEx, Amazon, and many years as Falco Lombardi in Starfox and Smash Bros for Nintendo. Love to Karen, Hannah, and Jake.

Brigid Ridge (Stage Manager) is excited to be back at Taproot after stage managing Jeeves Takes a Bow and assistant stage managing See How They Run. Other Seattle area credits include The Bed Trick and Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey (Seattle Shakespeare Company); Sherwood: A Robin Hood Adventure (Village Theatre); and Love’s Labour’s Lost, Cyrano de Bergerac, and Titus Andronicus (Island Shakespeare Festival).

Pete Rush (Costume Designer) designs costumes and scenery for the theatre. Previous Taproot productions include Christmas at Pemberley (all three productions), The Nerd, Necessary Sacrifices, and Kim’s Convenience. Other Seattle designs include productions at 5th Avenue Theatre, ACT, ArtsWest, Book-It Rep, Intiman, Seattle Shakespeare Company, and Village Theatre. Regional: Hangar Theatre, George Street Playhouse, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, and Northeast Theater Company. Pete has served as a guest artist/adjunct faculty at Seattle University for six years. Additionally, he works as an Arts Program Specialist at Seattle Center, where he manages free public programs and events.

The Playwright

Margaret Raether was in 8th grade when she first devoured all of the Sherlock Holmes stories and novels. A true fan, she dragged her husband to 221B Baker Street on their first visit to London. Thus, writing her own Holmes adaptation was a particular pleasure. Margaret Raether is the author of 17 plays, primarily (but not always) mysteries and comedies. She is probably best known for her five “Jeeves and Wooster” plays adapted from stories by P.G. Wodehouse. Her plays have been produced across the U.S. as well as in Canada, England, New Zealand, and Australia. All of Margaret’s plays are pounded out late at night while peering around a cat who prefers to sit directly in front of the monitor.

Production Crew

Crew

Property Master – Andrea Spraycar
Assistant Stage Manager – Tiana Price
Backstage Crew Swing – Kendall Yoder

Casting

Casting Director – Bretteney Beverly 

Costume Staff

Dresser – Luna McMeen
Draper – Martha Mitchell
Stitchers – Scían Hayes, Veronica Dimoff
Wig Designer – Joyce Degenfelder
Wig Specialist – Kelly Schmidt

Scenic and Lighting Staff

Master Electrician – Aiyana Stephens
Scenic Carpenter – Tim Samland †
Light Board Operator – Matthew Ray
Sound Board Operator – Alexander Hume
Electricians – Clint Bull, Eric Wu, Kathryn Louise, Madeleine Rush, Matthew Ray
Scenic Strike/Load-In – Jeremy Odden †, Melina Harris †

† All stage work performed by employees represented by I.A.T.S.E., Local No. 15.

From the Director

“The antidote for fifty enemies is one friend.”

– Aristotle

This year, as we explore a series of stories that celebrate our families, friends, and friends-as-close-as-family, Sherlock Holmes and the Precarious Position turns our attention to one of the most famous friendships in literature: the unlikely yet perfect pairing of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. Margaret Raether’s delightfully theatrical adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s work is a script that highlights the friendship between these two very different men.

What I find particularly interesting is the way Holmes and Watson consistently “choose” each other. Watson acknowledges Holmes’ strengths and has no illusions about his faults or foibles. In fact, in the very first Sherlock Holmes adventure, A Study in Scarlet, Watson goes so far as to write out a list of Holmes’ strengths and weaknesses.

Sherlock Holmes is well-known for focusing on the mind, not the heart — “I am a brain, Watson. The rest of me is a mere appendix” (The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone) — yet he deeply values Watson’s friendship. It’s interesting to note that a literary character so famously acerbic is also defined by one enduring friendship. For all that Sherlock describes himself as a loner, he never works alone.

One of my favorite moments in Raether’s script is an exchange between Lestrade, Watson, and Holmes about the suspect they are tracking:

Watson: I assumed you interrogated his friends?

Lestrade: What friends?

Watson: No man is an island.

Holmes. I am.

Watson: No. You have me.

“No. You have me.” It’s not an emotional declaration, it’s a statement of fact. And anyone who has experienced the power of having one good friend knows just how life changing that simple fact can be.

Sherlock Holmes and the Precarious Position is a play that celebrates the thrill of the chase, the art of theatrical storytelling, and the power of friends united. I’m excited to welcome you into this adventure.

Enjoy the show!
Karen Lund

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From the Dramaturg

Sherlock Holmes: The First Fandom

“Here dwell together still two men of note, who never lived and so can never die.”

— Vincent Starrett, from the poem entitled, 221b

British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle published the first Sherlock Holmes story in The Strand Magazine in 1887. The eccentric detective quickly became a favorite of the reading public. The Strand’s circulation increased dramatically, and libraries were forced to stay open longer on publication days to meet the demand of readers. Not only was the series popular, but Sherlock Holmes became one of the earliest examples of a fictional hero who had “fans.” In an article entitled, “Sherlock Holmes: the original fandom,” cultural commentator Anastasia Klimchynskaya writes, “Long before the possibilities of today’s mediated world, [Sherlock Holmes] was one of the first characters to massively, irrevocably, step off the page and into the world, and refuse to get back on the page. To look back on the history of Sherlockianity (my word) is to look back on the emergence of a phenomenon and the formation of much of fandom as we know it today...”[1]

Fan Letters

An earnest letter of inquiry to Sherlock Holmes on behalf of a housekeeper in 1904.

During his lifetime, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle received massive amounts of fan mail addressed not only to the author, but also to Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Readers asked Holmes to help find their stolen purse or lost dog. Women wrote to Holmes applying for the position of housekeeper. Numerous letters were posted to 221b Baker Street--which was a problem since there WAS no 221B on Baker Street at that time.

The Power of the Public

Illustration of Holmes and Moriarty in combat by Sidney Paget.

In 1893, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle became tired of his other work being overshadowed by his detective stories and he killed off Holmes in a story entitled, "The Final Problem.” Public outcry was intense. People wore black mourning bands, and newspapers around the world reported on Holmes' death or ran obituaries. Over 20,000 people cancelled their subscriptions to The Strand Magazine, sending a flood of angry letters both to the author and the editors. A decade later, Doyle finally gave in and resurrected Sherlock Holmes for another three volumes' worth of adventures.

Various vintage editions of Holmes stories.

“Studies in the Literature of Sherlock Holmes” In 1912, the venerable scholar Ronald Knox published an article that playfully demonstrated how the serious academic attention given to Biblical text analysis could also be applied to the Sherlock Holmes stories. Though it was written as a parody, “Studies in the Literature of Sherlock Holmes” developed a life of its own. Sherlock fans took it seriously, and it soon became the founding text of Sherlockian scholarship, and of “The Game.”

The Game

Holmes and Watson in transit. Holmes here wears the deerstalker hat we associate with his character because of this and other illustrations by Sidney Paget.

Taking its name from Holmes’ famous catchphrase, “The game is afoot,” The Game treats Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as real people and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as the literary executor of the stories. Using clues taken from the text or from recorded history, the purpose of The Game is to explain any discrepancies in the stories using logic and deduction. The Game also uses textual clues to imagine a backstory, history, family, or other biographical information for Holmes and Watson.

The Baker Street Irregulars photographed at a social party at Murray Hill Hotel in New York, NY on January 30, 1940.

In 1934, journalist Christopher Morley established the Baker Street Irregulars. It was the first of many fan clubs to be established—some of which are still in existence. Since the 1930s, these clubs have gathered to discuss theories about the Sherlock mysteries. They published literature about Holmes and arranged annual conventions. In 1968, the Sherlock Society of London famously reenacted Holmes’ and Moriarty’s fight onsite in Switzerland at Reichenbach Falls. In fact, almost all the traditions of modern fandom seem to have originated with the self-identified Sherlockians and their dedication to The Game.

[1] Klimchynskaya, Anastasia. “Sherlock Holmes: the original fandom.” Den of Geek. 30 January 2014. https://www.denofgeek.com/books/sherlock-holmes-the-original-fandom-2/

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On Exhibit in the Kendall Center Lobby

Unanswered Questions: Works by Heidi Petersen & Tim Timmerman

May 13 – June 22, 2024

Hold Steady in Hope, by Tim Timmerman

Art for me is an integral part of the human experience and continues to be a place to be authentic and share hope, and the irony and blessings of life in all its beauty and mess.

— Tim Timmerman

Two friends. Two artists who explore the mysteries of life, faith, beauty, and hope. Heidi Petersen and Tim Timmerman work in different media with different approaches. But there is a symbiosis between their creations. They ask similar questions and prod similar explorations using found objects, printing presses, paints, and ink. Their works complement each other and push us to dwell on the details and the detritus of life. They inspire us to question without insisting on answers. Intentionally or unintentionally, they reference mystery and humor, though in a less direct way than Margaret Raether has with Sherlock Holmes and the Precarious Position. But mystery and humor are elementary to their work, nevertheless.

Hoops, by Heidi Petersen

Her assemblage pieces in particular combine a nuanced sense of the ‘visibility’ of things, their ability to shed conventional associations, and a rigorous sense of arrangement. When do buttons become prayer beads? How are blackberry branches barbed wire? Who turned the funky baby doll into the savior of the world? Of course, there are no answers to these questions, only the mute awareness of what is made.

— Duncan Simcoe, on the work of Heidi Petersen

Heidi Petersen was born in Portland, Oregon and currently lives and works in Oregon City, Oregon. She has a BA in drawing and painting from Biola University in La Mirada, California. Tim Timmerman was born in Phoenix, Arizona and received his BA from Biola University as well, and an MFA from Washington State University. He is currently Professor of Art at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. Both artists have exhibited nationally and internationally.

All works are for sale unless marked by a red dot. Please visit Heidi and Tim’s websites - https://www.heidipetersen.com/ and https://www.timtimmerman.com/ - to contact the artist for purchase and for more information on their work.

—Gina Cavallo, Curator & Director of Development, Taproot Theatre

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Taste of Show

Sherlock Holmes and the Precarious Position is presented without an intermission! Please stop by concessions before the show to enjoy your refreshments.

Taproot’s concessions menu features Pacific Northwest wine and beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and a variety of snacks, including specialty items chosen specifically for this show.

Food & Drink Specials curated for Sherlock Holmes and the Precarious Position:

Snacks
Jammy Dodger (Lá Liath Bakery)
Millionaire’s Shortbread Bar (Lá Liath Bakery)
Fig and Goat Cheese Scone (Seattle Scone Company)

Featured Drinks
The Jewel Thief – Ruby port / Bradley’s Kina Tonic / mint
Her Majesty – Big Gin / Dubonnet Rouge / orange
Elementary IPA (in collaboration with Snapshot Brewing)
Cold Brew Coffee, Watson’s Counter “Good Boy Blend” (Non-Alcoholic)

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Baker Street Reading Room

New Sherlockian Adventures

The Mandala of Sherlock Holmes

by Jamyang Norbu

Did you ever wonder what Sherlock Holmes did after his spill over the falls in Switzerland with Moriarty? Written by exiled political activist Jamyang Norbu, this novel imagines a multi-year sojourn to Tibet and Nepal.

Mycroft Holmes

by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
(series)

Written by NBA superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and screenwriter Anna Waterhouse, the Mycroft Holmes trilogy reveals the untold story of Sherlock’s older brother, who would become the hidden power behind the British government.

Case Closed

by Gosho Aoyama
(series)

Now in its 92nd English-language collection, this lively manga series follows teenage detective non-pareil Jimmy Kudo. Recommended for kids over age 9 and teens.

IQ

by Joe Ide
(series)

A resident of one of LA's toughest neighborhoods uses his blistering intellect to solve the crimes the LAPD ignores.

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Featuring original music by Tony and Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Little Mermaid, Aladdin)!

My Lord, What a Night
By Deborah Brevoort

Sep 18 – Oct 19

Based on the real-life friendship between famed contralto Marian Anderson and physicist Albert Einstein.

Marian Anderson is denied lodging after delighting a sold-out Princeton audience. When her long-time fan, Albert Einstein, invites her to stay in his home, the two begin a lifelong friendship. Watch as they grapple with their responsibility as an artist and scientist in a world plagued by racial segregation and a looming world war.

Looking for A Raisin in the Sun? We have changed our 2024 schedule.

A Change in the 2024 Season

Taproot has replaced the final play in the season, A Raisin in the Sun, with My Lord, What a Night.

A Raisin in the Sun has been moved to the 2025 season.

What is My Lord, What a Night about?
My Lord, What a Night is based on the real-life friendship between famed singer Marian Anderson and physicist Albert Einstein. Their friendship transcended the boundaries of the time and of their respective backgrounds, and was forged through mutual admiration, respect, and a shared commitment to justice and equality during a profoundly divisive era.

Marian Anderson was an unparalleled talent. As an African American contralto, she became internationally famous despite facing discrimination and racial barriers throughout her career. Albert Einstein was not only known for his discoveries in theoretical physics, but also as an outspoken advocate for civil rights and social justice. Their friendship and collaboration changed this country.

Why:
The primary reason for replacing A Raisin in the Sun with My Lord, What a Night is to positively impact the financial viability of the theatre.

The cost of producing theatre in Seattle has increased exponentially since the start of the pandemic, while attendance and donation numbers are still rebounding. For example, due to changes in minimum wage, union wages, and Taproot’s deeply necessary understudy program, annual payroll alone has increased by $750,000 since 2019. Taproot is not alone in this. Theaters nationwide face similar situations as the industry struggles to recover from the pandemic. While Taproot’s audience is returning at a significantly higher rate than the national average (80% vs. 50%), we are still falling behind financially.

A Raisin in the Sun requires a cast of 15 (9 core cast and 6 understudies—well above Taproot’s normal cast size)
My Lord, What a Night requires a cast of 6 (4 core cast and 2 understudies).

The change will have a significant impact on Taproot’s cashflow and is one of many steps we are taking to bring the 2024 budget into line.

What this means for you:
If A Raisin in the Sun was part of your 2024 subscription package, your performance date and seat will remain the same.

If you are a subscriber who previously had paper tickets mailed to you, tickets reflecting the new title will be sent to your address on file.

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