Local supporters of the Arts and Culture scene: get ready to mark your calendars! Flashback Theater Co. and Weichert Realtors present Getting and Spending by Michael Chepiga, playing in Downtown Somerset October 16-26, 2025. Featuring an outstanding cast of local actors and theater artists, the play has fascinating connections to Kentucky history. The plot focuses on Victoria, a brilliant and beautiful investment banker who makes illegal profits of eighteen million dollars from insider trading and uses it to build housing for the homeless. Shortly before her trial, she ferrets out the foremost criminal attorney of the era to persuade him to abandon his retirement in a Kentucky monastery to defend her. Make plans to see the show today! Purchase tickets during regular box office hours Tuesday – Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by calling Flashback or visiting 209 E Mount Vernon Street.
Expanding Flashback Theater Co. throughout the Lake Cumberland Region
Flashback Theater Co. is the only theater in our region dedicated to compensating artists for their pursuits. Every FbTC artist, from actor, to director, to designer, is offered compensation for their work. When you purchase a ticket to see a Flashback show, you’re investing into our local arts and entertainment economy. Each year, FbTC artists and productions improve, thanks to the incredible support of our community. Now in its twelfth season, FbTC has expanded its reach beyond the Somerset city limits, reaching audiences in Russell, Adair, Casey, Lincoln, Laurel, Wayne, McCreary and beyond with quality professional theater.
Getting and Spending features performers and crew members hailing from Somerset, Russell Springs, Jabez, Science Hill, Monticello, Campbellsville, and Whitley City; Billy Christopher Maupin (Campbellsville, Monticello), Bailey Patterson (Jabez, Somerset), Laura Torres (Somerset), Seth Hart (Monticello), Zachary Vaught (Somerset), Joy Chaney (Whitley City), Brian Herrmann (Somerset), Sommer Schoch (Russell Springs), and Traci Bray (Science Hill, Somerset).
Artist Bios
Billy Christopher Maupin (he/him) (Richard O’Neill) returns to the stage in GETTING AND SPENDING. He will return to the directing chair with FbTC later this season with THE LAST FIVE YEARS, following last season’s incisive WHEN WE GET GOOD AGAIN, SWEENEY TODD, and ALL TOGETHER NOW! and having appeared in BROTHER WOLF, THE 39 STEPS, and THE MOUSETRAP. His productions of Dave Malloy’s PRELUDES and CARRIE the Musical were met with Richmond Theatre Critics Circle Awards for Best Director of a Musical, while his production of Lillian Hellman’s haunting THE CHILDREN’S HOUR earned him a Tabby Award for Best Director. His other favorite directing credits include DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (in rotating rep with the same cast; Firehouse Theatre Project); BECKY’S NEW CAR (Virginia Repertory Theatre); and A GENDER-REVERSED EXPLORATION OF MACBETH (Richmond Shakespeare). In 2020, he was featured in THE NEW YORK TIMES and THE WASHINGTON POST for his one-man adaptation of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY which he co-adapted and starred in. Some of his other favorite acting credits include Reverend Oglethorpe in the SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN trilogy, the Fool in TWELFTH NIGHT, and Ronald in the world premiere of AUSTIN’S BRIDGE (co-starring Jeremy Jordan). Billy Christopher is an Associate Artist with Carpenter Science Theatre Company and is the co-founder and Associate Artistic Director Emeritus of 5th Wall Theatre.
Bailey Patterson (she/her) (Victoria Phillips) graduated from UK with her degree in Theatre. In Lexington, she played Shakespeare in Shakespeare in Love (UK DoTD) and Mary in Murder on the Orient Express (Studio Players). Home at Flashback, she’s played roles including Rosalind- As You Like It, Celine- The American Parade, and Lydia- Christmas at Pemberley. She is excited for the community to see this show!
Laura Torres (she/her) (Elizabeth Panelli) is exited to return for another season at Flashback Theater. She has previously been in their productions of Miracle on 34th Street, Book of Will, and House of the Blue Leaves. She lives in Somerset with her husband and son.
Seth Hart (Charles Humboldt) returns to the Flashback stage as Charles in Getting and Spending. His previous FbTC performances include The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberly, along with The Mousetrap, Uncle Vanya, Brother Wolf and The Book of Will. His acting credits also include a wide range of plays at Good Neighbors Theatre in Byrdstown, TN, such as Radio Suspense Theatre, The Diviners, Arsenic and Old Lace, and more. Full time, Seth works for the University of Kentucky as a fine arts program assistant at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Office. He also enjoys his time as an independent artist, potter and sculptor.
Zachary Vaught (he/him) (Brother Thaddeus/Judge O’Keefe) is a local who was picked up by Flashback in their 2023-2024 season and has somehow appeared in a total of three plays with Flashback. He is just happy to accept any role that is offered to him and hopes to be lucky enough to continue with Flashback in the future.
Joy Chaney (Mary Phillips) In 1998 Joy appeared in Law and Order SVU and Taking Chance, an HBO film. Some theater repertoire includes the Paramus NJ Highschool Scholarship Musical, Marinated Steak and Socks at Cumberland College. She is pleased to have been affiliated with Flashback since 2023 beginning with The Thin Place production and their Annual Season Announcement Cabaret. 2024 found her in two plays for KCTS’s 2nd Annual 10 Minute Short Play Festival. 2025 found her in Flashbacks’s Season Announcement Cabaret and KCTS’s Theater Festival.
Traci Bray (Costume Designer) uses her extensive knowledge of fiber arts and fabric construction to help tell the story; expressing what she sees and feels to the audience through costumes. A first responder and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; she enjoys being able to experience life from all different angles and hopes that complexity is celebrated in her art. www.questingthreads.com
Sommer Schoch (Director) is the founder and Producing Artistic Director of FbTC. In a decade of Flashback history: she has directed numerous productions; overseen the development of programming that drives artists to develop their skills and talents through masterclasses, workshops, and new play development; and established connections to a community that values experiencing art in our world. Before FbTC, Sommer graduated from Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music with dual Master’s degrees in Arts Administration and Business Administration.
Production Information
Getting and Spending
by Michael Chepiga
October 16-26, 2025
Directed by Sommer Schoch
at Flashback Theater Co.
A brilliant and beautiful investment banker makes illegal profits of eighteen million dollars from insider trading and uses it to build housing for the homeless. Shortly before her trial, she ferrets out the foremost criminal attorney of the era to persuade him to abandon his retirement in a Kentucky monastery to defend her. This play is about them: their struggles with themselves, with each other, with the law and with her unusual defense.
Performance Dates and Times
Thursday, October 16th, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 17th, 7:30 p.m.*
Sunday, October 19th, 2:30 p.m.
Friday, October 24th, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 25th, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 26th, 2:30 p.m.
*Due to the Moonlight Festival downtown, street parking will not be available on Friday, October 17th. The parking lot on East Mt. Vernon St. will be open for patrons to park.
Ticket Information
Single tickets for each individual production are available for purchase throughout the year at the box office or online. Learn more at https://www.flashbacktheater.co/events/
Purchase online at https://bit.ly/4nvJS7M or by visiting the box office in person at 209A E Mount Vernon St. during office hours, or by calling the box office at (888) 394-3282, ext. 1. Box office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Single ticket pricing for the 12th Season of Flashback productions will be:
Adults – $23 Advance, $25 Door
Students – $12 Advance, $15 Door
Seniors – $20 Advance and Door
Season tickets are $85 per person and can be purchased online, and give you access to all four shows in the season.
New this year! A 2 ticket pass gives you access to 2 of the 4 shows at only $44.
Buy now at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/fbtheater/season-tickets-2025-26,
Season ticket holders will be contacted in six weeks before each show’s opening date to confirm their desired dates of attendance. Seating will be assigned at the time of each show’s reservation, and season ticket holders will have access to priority seating blocks. Tickets for each production will be sent via email. Patrons need not present a physical ticket at the venue – digital tickets and check in by reservation name are available for all shows.
Sponsors
Getting and Spending is brought to you by title sponsor Weichert Realtors. Additional thanks to artist sponsors American Woodmark and First Southern National Bank, as well as design sponsors Citizens National Bank and Alton Blakely Family of Dealerships.
Flashback Theater Co. is grateful to our 2025-26 Starlight Sponsors: Applied Behavioral Advancements, The City of Somerset, and The Shubert Foundation. Spotlight Sponsor: M&W Printing; as well as our Footlight Sponsors: Kentucky Arts Council, David Daring Rentals,, First & Farmers National Bank, The Weigel Family, United Cumberland Bank, T. Ronald Kidd Trust, and Somerset Community College.
The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, provides operating support to Flashback Theater Co. with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.