If You Give a Mouse a Cookie stagebill

Adapted by Jody Davidson Directed by Whit MacLaughlin Book copyright © 1985 Laura Numeroff Illustration copyright © 1985 Felicia Bond Published by HarperCollins Children’s Books, a division of HarperCollins Publishers

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ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE Adapted by JODY DAVIDSON Book copyright © 1985 Laura Numeroff Illustration copyright © 1985 Felicia Bond Published by HarperCollins Children’s Books, a division of HarperCollins Publishers

Scenic Designer DAVID P. GORDON

Costume Designer RICHARD ST. CLAIR

Lighting Designer DREW BILLIAU

Sound,Video Design & Original Music JORGE COUSINEAU

Movement Director SAMANTHA BELLOMO

Assistant Director BAYLA RUBIN

Stage Manager STEPHANIE COOK*

Directed by WHIT MACLAUGHLIN April 14 - June 13, 2010 Arcadia Stage Special thanks to The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust for supporting Arden Theatre Company.

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Arden Theatre Company receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. * Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S. Produced by special arrangement with Plays For Young Audiences, a partnership of Seattle Children’s Theatre and The Children’s Theatre Company-Minneapolis

WELCOME from the Producing Artistic Director

We all make messes. It’s part of life. And it’s an important part of growing up.

When I was a kid I had a mess that involved a rodent – a hamster, not a mouse. One day my hamster had babies. They were a lot of fun…until they got out of their cage.

One of the lessons of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is an idea called cause and effect. If you give a mouse a cookie (that’s the cause), he’s going to want a glass of milk (that is the effect).

Terrence J. Nolen

Well, if you leave the hamster’s cage unlocked (cause), the baby hamsters are going to get out (effect). And if the baby hamsters get out (cause), they’re going to run all over the place (effect). And you will hear them behind the walls...especially at night (another effect). But if you build a fort with blocks and make a ramp, then use hamster food to lure the baby hamsters up the ramp and into the fort (cause), you are going to catch them (effect). This happened more than once to me and my siblings. We got pretty good at catching runaway hamsters. That’s one of the good things about messes; they give you the opportunity to figure out how best to clean them up.

This play is based on a book by Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond (her illustration is on the front of this program). I like this book a lot, and I love the way it’s been turned into a play. In the book and in the play there are two characters: The Boy and The Mouse. The Boy is a typical kid. He’s trying to be responsible – trying to do the right thing. But The Mouse has other ideas. He’s curious, he likes to have fun – and sometimes he gets a bit wild.

We all have a “boy” side to us and a “mouse” side. Sometimes that leads to a big ole mess. But it keeps life interesting, doesn’t it?

And eventually all the hamsters come back home.

Thanks for coming to see our play. Please let me know what you think about it.

Terry

tnolen@ardentheatre.org

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Cast Boy............................................................................................................................................David Raphaely* Mouse............................................................................................................................................. Steve Pacek* Understudies Alan Johnson-McNutt, Michael McElroy

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What is the

BIGGEST

mOUeHsAVsE Y

ever made?

In the play you are about to see, one tiny little mouse creates a mess MUCH bigger than he is.

Sometimes making a mess can be exciting and you mean to do it, like raking up a big pile of leaves only to leap into them and scatter them all over the yard.

Sometimes making a mess is an accident, like spilling all your milk at the dinner table. Messes can be big or little, fun and not. There are messes you are proud of and messes you hope no one ever finds out about.

We asked some of our friends here at the theatre to tell us about the biggest mess they’d ever made.

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DIRECTOR’S Notes It’s a great day. You’re just playing. Then something goes wrong.

It’s hot. You’re thirsty. The gallon of milk slips from your hands. Glug glug. You didn’t mean to!

You’re playing a great game. Mom’s china lamp gets bumped by the frisbee.

Crash!

Whit MacLaughlin

You’ve GOT to draw a picture of a mountain with flowers but there’s no paper big enough. The dining room wall!

A little, little, little bonfire in vacant lot would warm up the cats. Oh no! The neighbor’s hedge is on fire!

Wow that’s a cool whirling machine!! Marbles in the heat pump!

What comes after kid-catastrophe? Remorse. Oh this is terrible! This is horrible!! I wish this had never happened. I wish I could turn back the clock. How is it that things can go so wrong?

Big questions come out of little problems.

I remember so clearly the realization that actions had consequences. That what was done was done.

That I wanted to be a good boy, but sometimes it just didn’t work out that way. I still struggle with these things.

So here we have a boy—being a boy. A good boy. And a mouse—just being a mouse. And a cookie.

That’s all. Oh yeah, and a physical world that can be difficult, daunting. Sometimes a bit dangerous.

The best laid plans of mice and men….

Whit MacLaughlin, director:

What is the

BIGGEST

mOUeHsAVsE Y

ever made?

Whew! Tough question.There were a lot of horrible, glorious messes! If I were my brother that’d be an easy one: he burned down the neighbor’s back yard once. Don’t tell him I told you.

But me? One time I thought it’d be a good idea to use the dining room wall as my painting canvas. I made a beautiful, sloppy, colorful work of art.

My mom didn’t think so–she was quite upset. I told her that same brother had done it. Only thing was, my brother was 3 years old and couldn’t write–I was so proud of my creation I signed my name. Big mistake!

Really, I was mostly a VERY good boy. I saved up my messes so that I can make them now with shows like If You Give a Mouse A Cookie.

A Message from our Production Sponsors

Who could imagine that one cookie would lead to so much chaos?

It is with great pleasure that Comcast introduces If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Arden’s production of the beloved children’s book. The second production of the 2009–10 Arden Children’s Theatre season will surely be a joyful and entertaining production for the whole family.

The If You Give . . . reading series emerged from Laura Joffe Numeroff’s commitment to helping young readers learn valuable lessons while developing their reading skills. We are proud to be the lead sponsor for this production. Through grants from the Comcast Foundation and partnerships with dozens of organizations, we help young people in Philadelphia and around the country to improve their reading and computer literacy skills.

Arden Theatre Company has been a vibrant part of the Philadelphia arts community for more than 20 years, and is committed to bringing the best performances to our region. Comcast is delighted to join the Arden as we bring If You Give a Mouse a Cookie to the stage.

Enjoy the show!

IF YOU GIVE A

CHILD A

TICKET That child will…

Read more books Become a better communicator Learn about empathy Celebrate imagination Experience two hours of joy

Embrace theatre-going as part of everyday life.

support

Help provide tickets, books, bus transportation and teaching artists for kids in Philadelphia, Camden and Ridley Park.

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Call Angela DuRoss at 215-922-8900 x25 or go online at www.ardentheatre.org/support/afa.html.

ARDEN

ACTIVITIES for kids!

Hey Kids! Draw lines to match some of your favorite story titles with their description.

The story of a sea creature who gives up her life in the sea for a prince.

Thumbelina

A man thinks he is wearing a fancy suit, but is really wearing nothing at all!

The Little Mermaid

The Ugly Duckling

The ruler of the snowflakes saves those who look into the troll’s evil mirror.

The Snow Queen

A little bird turns into a graceful swan.

The Emperor’s New Clothes

A tiny girl sleeps in a walnut shell cradle.

What do all these stories have in common? They are all written by Hans Christian Andersen. Hans Christian Andersen is the author of many stories, some that have even become popular plays and movies.

The last story Hans Christian Andersen ever wrote is called The Flea and the Professor. It’s a great story about a man and his friend, the Flea. Together they perform in the circus, travel by hot air balloon, visit far away lands, and meet strange new friends.

Next year The Flea and the Professor are coming right here to Arden’s Children’s Theatre! We can’t wait for you to come back and see this amazing story!

SEEK & FIND Help us find items that the mouse has lost all over this stagebill. Flip through the pages and see which ones you spot!

COOKIE GLASS OF MILK

STRAW

NAPKIN

MIRROR

SCISSORS

PILLOW

BOOK

CRAYON

BROOM

PEN REFRIGERATOR HAMMER & NAILS

TAPE

WRITE YOUR OWN If You Give a Mouse... story!

Ask your parents to play with you! Parents, read each item in parenthesis to your child and fill in the blank with the answers. Once you fill in all the blanks, read the story back to your child.

If you give a mouse a ________________, he’s gonna ask for a _________________.

(type of food) (kitchen utensil) When you give him the _____________________, he probably asks you for a ______________.

(same kitchen utensil) (different kitchen item) When he’s finished, he’ll ask for a ______________. Then he’ll want to look in a _______________,

(kind of toy) (something shiny) to see if he looks a mess. Then he might notice his __________ needs a trim. So he’ll probably

(body part) ask for a ___________. When he’s finished giving himself a trim, he’ll want a ___________ to (tool) (something you clean with) sweep it up. He’ll sweep the whole house and wash the floors as well! When’s he’s done, he’ll probably want to take a nap. You’ll have to give him ______________ and _______________.

(2 favorite things to sleep with) Next he’ll want you to read him ___________________. When he looks at the pictures he’ll want (your favorite story book) to draw one of his own. He’ll ask you for ________________ and _________________. When

(art supply) (another art supply) he is finished with the picture, he’ll want to hang it on your ______________________.

(kitchen appliance) Which will remind him that he wants a __________________.

(first kitchen utensil you named) So…..if he asks for a __________________, chances are he’s going to want a (first kitchen utensil you named) ________________________to go with it. (first type of food you named)

LEARN MORE

By: _______________________ (your name)

Are you a teacher bringing a school group to the show? Or a family who just wants more information about If You Give a Mouse a Cookie? Visit the If You Give a Mouse a Cookie page on our website and click the GET FAMILIAR box to download a supplementary study guide. Study guides, created by the Arden Education Department, include background information about the play, fun activities to do, and insider information about our production.

Who’s Who STEVE PACEK (Mouse) is super excited to be back at the Arden in If You Give a Mouse a Cookie! Other shows at the Arden include Franklin’s Apprentice, Pacific Overtures and James Joyce’s The Dead, as well as directing APA showcases the past few years. Other shows in Philadelphia include Les Misérables and Man of La Mancha (Walnut); The Pirate (Prince); Miss Saigon (Lenape); as well as numerous shows with the company he co-founded and is the Artistic Associate for, 11th Hour Theatre Company. Steve would like to thank all of the story-tellers of the world...and all of those who listen! This show is dedicated to the memory of my best friend, Jorge Maldonado.

DAVID RAPHAELY (Boy) is pleased to be back at the Arden where he was last seen as Prince Owain in Sleeping Beauty. Earlier this season he performed in the world premier of The Eclectic Society at the Walnut Street Theatre and Slasher with Luna Theatre. Some other Philadelphia credits include: House Divided (InterAct), A Prayer for Owen Meany (Arden), The Ballad of John Wesley Reed (Theatre Catalyst), Far Away (Flashpoint), and eleven productions with the Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre. Love to his nieces and nephew: Ellie, Samara, and Noah.

DAVID P. GORDON (Scenic Designer) has designed over 250 productions for theatre and opera, 23 of them at the Arden. In Philadelphia, his work has also been seen at the Wilma Theater, Philadelphia Theatre Co., Walnut St. Theatre, and many others. Other recent credits include designs in NY for The Public Theater, Theatre for a New Audience, Classic Stage Co., Juilliard Opera and Lincoln Center, as well as regionally for Long Wharf, Williamstown, Old Globe, Goodspeed, Huntington, McCarter, LA Opera, Kennedy Center, Arizona Opera, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, and Berkshire and Sarasota Operas. He has received three Barrymore Awards and 10 nominations for Outstanding Scenic Design, as well as IRNE and Connecticut Critics Circle Award nominations, and the 2003 Elliot Norton Award. David is a professor of Set Design at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts.

RICHARD ST. CLAIR (Costume Designer) returns to the Arden after designing costumes for our holiday show Peter Pan. He is a two time Barrymore winner for Arden Theatre Company productions of A Year with Frog and Toad, and Sleeping Beauty. Most recently he designed the world premiere of Terrence McNally’s Golden Age for the Philadelphia Theatre Company and the Kennedy Center. A big shout out to “Big D!” DREW BILLIAU (Lighting Designer) Lighting design credits include Opera Company of Philadelphia’s Tea: A Mirror of Soul,Turandot, Madama Butterfly, Porgy and Bess, Faust, Macbeth and Hansel und Gretel; Lantern Theater’s Hamlet; Lucidity Suitcase’s Red-Eye to Havre de Grace, The Melting Bridge and Flamingo Winnebago; New Paradise Laboratories Fatebook and Prom; Arden’s A Year with Frog and Toad, All My Sons,Violet, Falsettos and Ferdinand the Bull; Ballet X’s Le Baiser Inèvitable, They Break, Silt, M.O.M and Risk of Flight. Drew is the Resident Lighting Designer for The Opera Company of Philadelphia and Associate Designer in the industrial design firm Fine Design Associates.

JORGE COUSINEAU (Sound, and Video Designer and Original Music) is very proud to have worked on most of the Arden’s Children’s Theatre productions including A Year with Frog and Toad, James and the Giant Peach,The Stinky Cheese Man, The BFG and Sleeping Beauty. He also designs scenery, sound and video for theater companies such as the Wilma, Philadelphia Theatre Company, 1812 Productions, Theatre Exile and New Paradise Laboratories. As always, Jorge has to thank his children who help and inspire much of his work.

SAMANTHA BELLOMO (Movement Director) is thrilled to return to the Arden where she last worked on Go, Dog. Go! As a choreographer, Samantha has worked with People’s Light and

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Who’s Who Theatre Company, Delaware Theatre Company, Lantern, Act II Playhouse, Mauckingbird Theatre and Villanova Theatre. She has choreographed and performed in Italy, Poland and Switzerland, is a three time Barrymore Nominee, and is currently the Artistic and Education Liaison at People’s Light.

BAYLA RUBIN (Assistant Director) is thrilled to work on her first show at the Arden. Most recently she directed an original play for Saligman Middle School in Elkins Park and directed at Wyoming Seminary’s Performing Arts Institute. She has assistant directed for Azuka Theatre, 11th Hour Theatre Company, and Theatre Horizon and stage managed for Philly Young Playwrights, Society Hill Playhouse, 11th Hour, Inis Nua, Amaryllis, and other local companies. Bayla is a graduate of University of the Arts.

STEPHANIE COOK (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be back at the Arden after working on Peter Pan earlier this season. Other Arden credits include Assassins, Go, Dog. Go!, Gee’s Bend and Something Intangible. A past Walnut Street Theatre apprentice, she has also worked with Theatre Horizon and PlayPenn. She is thankful for this opportunity and sends love to her family and Colin.

JODY DAVIDSON (Adaptor) is also a director and arts administrator whose career and accomplishments in the field of theatre for young audiences spans 30 years. She is the founder of the Rainbow Company Children’s Theatre and co-founder of both the Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre and the Serendipity Theatre Company. She has the unique distinction and honor of being the only founder/executive director of three separate children’s theatres to be named the “Best New Children’s Theatre in the United States” by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education. In addition to her dedication to the field of family theatre, her seminal work in the field of theatre for disabled artists has produced several scripts.

FELICIA BOND (Illustrator) knew when she was five that she wanted to be an artist when she observed a buttery beam of light coming in her bedroom window. She has illustrated numerous children’s books and written many of her own, including Tumble Bumble and Poinsettia and Her Family. She lived for many years in New York and currently lives in New Mexico with her family of cats and a horse named Twister.

LAURA NUMEROFF (Author) is the author of many books for young readers in addition to the If You Give . . . Book™ series, including The Chicken Sisters and Laura Numeroff ’s 10-Step Guide To Living With Your Monster. She lives in Los Angeles, California, where she loves to ride horses and read biographies. A portion of her royalties will be donated to First Book, a national nonprofit organization that promotes children’s literacy.

WHIT MACLAUGHLIN (Director) is the OBIE Award-winning Artistic Director of New Paradise Laboratories (NPL). He loves working at the Arden and has directed A Year with Frog and Toad, James and the Giant Peach, Sleeping Beauty,The BFG,The Stinky Cheese Man, and The Dinosaur Musical. He also has directed Tale of a West Texas Marsupial Girl, the Hobbit, and PROM for the Tony Award-winning Children’s Theatre Company of Minneapolis. He has created a number of productions for his company New Paradise Laboratories, including Fatebook, which premiered at the 2009 Philadelphia Live Arts Festival, and Batch, a work commissioned for the Humana Festival of New American Plays. Coming up: Freedom Club, created and produced with Adriano Shaplin and the Riot Group. Love to Catharine, Jane, and Emory.

TERRENCE J. NOLEN (Producing Artistic Director) is co-founder of Arden Theatre Company.

Favorite Arden productions include all-Philadelphia casts of All My Sons, Death of a Salesman,The Grapes of Wrath and Hedda Gabler and such musicals as Sweeney Todd, Pacific Overtures, Falsettos, Violet and Caroline, or Change. Terry directed the inaugural production of Arden Children’s Theatre, Charlotte’s Web. Terry has been nominated for 23 Barrymore Awards for his directing

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Who’s Who work at the Arden and received awards for The Baker’s Wife, Sweeney Todd, Opus,Winesburg, Ohio, Assassins and Something Intangible. His short film The Personal Touch was nominated for an Emmy Award.

AMY L. MURPHY (Managing Director) A Philadelphia native, Amy co-founded the Arden in 1988 with Terry Nolen and Aaron Posner.

She is especially proud of the Arden Professional Apprentice program and its contribution to the Philadelphia cultural community. A graduate of Susquehanna University, Amy received the university’s first-ever Young Alumni Achievement Award. She completed the Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders-Arts which is a joint program of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Center for Social Innovation and National Arts Strategies. Amy has served on panels for the National Endowment for the Arts, the New Jersey State Arts Council and the Executive Committee of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). Amy was named a Hepburn Fellow 2008-9 by the Katharine Houghton Hepburn Center at Bryn Mawr College.

ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY Founded in 1988, Arden Theatre Company is dedicated to bringing to life the greatest stories by the greatest storytellers of all time. We stage five productions each season as part of our mainstage series and two productions through Arden Children’s Theatre, the city’s first resident professional children’s theatre program. We create and produce new work through our new-work development program, the Independence Foundation New Play Showcase. The Arden Professional Apprenticeship program trains future theatre leaders, and our theatre classes teach children and teens about the craft of making plays. Our access program, Arden For All, makes our work available to the entire community through subsidized tickets and books for economically disadvantaged young people. We also offer sign language-interpreted, captioned and audio described performances and Pay-What-You-Can final dress rehearsals that benefit other nonprofits. The Arden has received six Philadelphia Magazine “Best of Philly” Awards, the Arts & Business Council’s Arts Excellence Award, five City Paper “Reader’s Choice” Awards, four Philadelphia Inquirer “Theatre Company of the Year” citations, 52 awards and 234 nominations from the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia’s Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre, and was named “Best Theatre Company” by Philadelphia Weekly in 2009. Arden Theatre Company, a professional, nonprofit 501(c)(3) theatre company, is a member of the Theatre Communications Group, the League of Resident Theatres, the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and Old City Arts Association. The Arden operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. The Scenic, Costume, Lighting and Sound Designers in LORT theatres are represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA-829, IATSE. Arden Theatre Company wishes to thank: • East End Salon • Allen Cutler and the Rutgers University Theatre Department

What is the

BIGGEST

mOUeHsAVsE Y

ever made?

David Raphaely, the Boy: “When I was a little guy cereal was one of my favorite foods. I especially loved that tiny little prize at the bottom.

My mom had just bought 5 new cereals for me and my two older sisters to share and I thought how awesome it would be if I could have all five prizes.[…]

So I decided to just dump all five cereals onto the floor. I’m sure you could just imagine that colorful mess.

When my sisters and parents woke up that morning and walked into the kitchen they sure had a big messy surprise.

I was consumed in the next room completely oblivious and playing with my prizes.”

We’d love to see you back at the Arden next season!

In the spring, we will present an all-new musical adaptation of The Flea and the Professor, the final story by Hans Christian Andersen (author of The Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid).

We will be announcing our winter offering soon!

You can secure seats to next year’s plays at this year’s prices by subscribing to both shows. Subscribers are seated first, enjoy substantial savings and can easily exchange tickets. Single tickets are not available until Fall 2010.

Checkout the insert in your stagebill, stop by the subscription table, call the box office at 215.922.1122 or visit us online at ardentheatre.org

What is the

BIGGEST

mOUeHsAVsE Y

ever made?

Steve Pacek, the Mouse: The biggest mess I ever made (besides the constant condition of my bedroom, the kitchen after making a batch of homemade ravioli and anytime I attempt to paint a room in a house) would have to be when my friend was teaching me how to spin clay on a pottery wheel. Wet clay + a fast spinning wheel = mud-like substance over every wall in the room!

Not good.

Not good at all...

For Families IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE FAMILY SALON Saturday, May 15 from 2 - 3pm Come on a unique, behind the scenes adventure!

Our Family Salons give your family the opportunity to see how our productions happen. Explore our sets, discover what the actors do backstage, and see your favorite props up close! $25 ticket price includes admission for your whole family.

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Sassafras Grove ($10,000 & above) Mr. Frederick W. Anton, III Sally and Michael Bailin^ Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Greenfield, III Phoebe W. Haas Charitable Trust A, recommended by Carole Haas Gravagno Phoebe W. Haas Charitable Trust A, recommended by John Otto and Dr. Janet Haas Mr. and Mrs. N. Peter Hamilton Hirsig Family Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Arts Education Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation Anonymous Cherry Grove ($5,000-$9,999) John Bitman^ Joseph and Marie Field Matthew and Marie Garfield Ms. Elizabeth Gemmill Phoebe W. Haas Charitable Trust B, recommended by Leonard C. Haas Barbara and Leslie Kaplan Josephine Klein Suzanne F. Roberts Cultural Development Fund Charles Rose and Mindy Goldberg Rose^ Monica Horan and Philip Rosenthal Terry and Amanda Foster Spahr, through the Betty and Wes Foster Family Foundation Anonymous Lee and Christopher van de Velde Rosalyn and Stephen Weinstein Filbert Grove ($2,500-$4,999) Mrs.Valla Amsterdam Carol and Tom Beam Lois G. Brodsky John and Susan Coleman Anne M. Congdon Dorothy Delbueno Ann Diebold Bob and Nancy Elfant Tim and Ellen Foster^ Narinder and Patricia Garg Linda and David Glickstein Glenn Gundersen and Susan Manix David and MaryJane Hackney Ronna and Robert Hall^ Drs. Robin and Saifuddin Mama Peggy and Steve Morgan

Kurt and Mary-Ann Reiss Sally Walker and Tom Gilmore ^ June and Steve Wolfson Family Foundation Mulberry Grove ($1,000-$2,499) Brian Abernathy and Elizabeth Ireland John Alchin Peggy Anderson Bethany Asplundh Jim and Janet Averill Sheryl and Allen Bar Giséle Sambar Bathish Ivy Bayard Sandy and Mickey Bernstein Reggie Blaszczyk and Lee O’Neill Louis Bluver Jean G. Bodine Tony Braithwaite+ Almut Breazeale Bernard Brewstein and Ellen Rosenthal DeDe and Tony Brown Nancy Burd Thomas Burke and Rick Fountas Laurada Byers Chip Capelli Priscilla and John Clement Jeffrey Coon+ Joy De Jesús and Jamie Reynolds Robert M. Dever Ben Dibble+ Tobey and Mark Dichter Michael A. Donato and Peter R. Sonzogni Marie and Peter Dooner Deb Dorsey and Mike Green James R. Fairburn and David A. Wickard Stephen Falchek Jeanne Fisher* Oliver M. Ford Sandi Foxx-Jones Richard Frey+ David and Christina Fryman* Lou and Rhoda Fryman Terry Graboyes Bonnie Graham Marcy Gringlas and Joel Greenberg Chara and John C. Haas Mr. and Mrs. Jon Harmelin Don and Lynn Martin Haskin Jane and Steve Heumann Susan Jacobson and Michael Golden Mr. and Mrs. D. Scott and Carol Kelley Caroline Kemmerer

Mr. Peter Kenney and Dr. Dorothy Novick Holly Kinser Kenneth and Eve Klothen Joseph Kluger and Susan Lewis Bill and Beth Landman Winnie and Eric Lien William A. Loeb Richard Maimon and Susan Segal Larry and Mickey Magid Lewis R. and Sue Ann Marburg Gloria and Dan Mariano Jean S. Markovitz Barbara and Don Matheson John and Amy McCawley* Andrea Mengel and George A. Ritter Seymour Millstein A.C. Missias Ellen and Michael Mulroney Amy L. Murphy and Terrence J. Nolen Ron and Suzanne Naples Michael Norris and Matt Varrato Diane Palmer^ Thomas Petro and Kristine Messner Dr. and Mrs. Joel Porter Aaron Posner and Erin Weaver Ann and Frank Reed, through the Malfer Foundation Phyllis and Martin Rosenthal Dolly Beechman Schnall and Dr. Nathan Schnall, in loving memory of Laurie Beechman Hether, Don and Sarah Smith Richard and Amanda Smoot Kathleen A. Stephenson William K. Stewart Foundation Keith and Jim Straw Adelaide Sugarman and Marshall Greenberg Harvey B. Swedloff Justin Thomas Marguerite V. Rodgers and James H. Timberlake Eileen Heisman Tuzman and Martin Tuzman Thomas and Patricia Vernon Sandy and Michael Wax Richard E. Woosnam and Diane Dalto Woosnam Mike Salmanson and Tobi Zemsky Ellen Yin+ ZAKARAK Productions * denotes gifts made through the United Way +denotes gifts of services or goods ^includes a matching gift

ARDEN FOR ALL is supported by a generous gift from Virginia and Harvey Kimmel

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Why We Support the Arden “Is it a grown-up play or a kids’ play?”

There is always hope in the question, posed by our children, Noah and Willa, that the answer is “a kids’ play” because that means a family trip to the Arden, and the magic and wonderment which only live theatre can bring to a young child. Whether it’s bringing a favorite book to life with a bunch of dogs on roller skates or a family of brave children living in a boxcar; the stories of two best friends, albeit of the amphibious variety; the magical puppetry of a big, friendly giant (and some not-so-friendly ones too); or, of course, the transportive properties of a giant peach or pixie dust, our kids know that the Arden will leave them entertained and enthralled.

Mike was the first one who found the Arden. In St. Stephen’s Alley, he saw Saint Joan back in the 1991-1992 season. One of our early dates was Tobi’s first Arden play: Much Ado About Nothing; by then the Arden was in its “new” home in Old City. We danced at our wedding to “Bring Me to Light”, the hopeful finale to Violet, Mike’s all-time favorite Arden musical. Our background in civil rights and, yes, quilting made us connect to the women of Gee’s Bend in an almost mystical way. But A Year with Frog and Toad is, without a doubt, the family favorite. Our copy of the soundtrack is proof that cds really never do wear out.

We decided several years ago to become members of the Sylvan Society. When Terry and Amy announced the Arden for All program, making the theatre accessible to those who otherwise couldn’t afford it, it was an obvious attraction, given Tobi’s background as a professional educator of young children. We know that theatre has the power to teach, to motivate, to inspire, and yes to “Bring you to Light.” You might learn that if Toad – or you – take the “path on the left”, it may be bumpier and scarier, but ultimately more satisfying, and teach you that some risks are worth taking, if only to build your confidence. Or maybe, for just a brief hour or two, you can escape from a difficult environment to a magical one. We were fortunate that our parents were in a position to expose us to theatre at a young age, and that we are able to do so for our own kids. But we also know that there are many, many kids out there who are not so fortunate. Arden for All may give them the only meaningful access to professional, live theatre that they’re likely to get.

So, as Noah and Willa say, in their best assistant stage manager voices, right before putting on a post-dinner hallway production, “Turn off your cell phones, pagers and beepers, and enjoy the show.” And while you do, think about passing that gift on to someone else’s kids or grandkids with a gift to Arden for All. Who knows? Maybe that young boy or girl will be so inspired, they’ll grow up to create the magic on stage for the next generations of your family.

Mike Salmanson and Tobi Zemsky, Sylvan Society members

The Hamilton Family Foundation, longtime supporters of our work with kids, has challenged us and you can help! We must raise $50,000 in new or increased gifts by June 30! If we reach our goal, the Hamilton Family Foundation will match our efforts with a gift of $50,000 in support of Arden Children’s Theatre and Arden for All, our education outreach program. Providing access to theatre and in-school programming for kids in our region is an essential part of our mission. Make a gift today and help us to reach our challenge!

To make a gift, contact Angela DuRoss, Development Director at 215-922-8900 x25 or go online: www.ardentheatre. org/support.

for a challenging year

Thank You to our Supporters $500 - $999 Ron and Joyce Bayer Peter and Lynne Berman Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert and Marilyn Birnhak Daniel R. Blickman* Ruth E. Brown Christina Clay MD Barbara R. Cobb Jim and Pat Lockhart Culbertson Shannon and Edward Farmer Carole M. Foley* Susan Greene Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Rita Goldberg Karen and Mark Hite Susan Kellogg and Dick Hoffman Edith Klausner Mike and Helene Loeb Mrs. Grace Madeira Donald J. Martin and Richard Repetto Ann and George Morris Dan Promislo Whitney Quesenbery and John Chester Franklyn and Cintra Rodgers Jerry and Bernice Rubenstein Philip and Susan Schlegel Frank and Catherine Signorello Corinne Stahl Harold and Emily Starr Marilyn Sanborne and Richard Labowskie* Dorothy Tomassini $250-$499 Howard Aaronson Robert Bauer and Sandy Clay Bauer Richard and Joan Behr Sheila Bell and Thomas Dodds Pat and Tom Bender Barry and Marilyn Bevacqua Robert J Butera Bob Carfagno Debbie and Alan Casnoff Caroline Castagno Nelly and Scott Childress Edwin G. Close, II Dr. W. Robert and Margaret Cook Ruth Miller Cox Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Denniston Daniel Devlin Shafiq Ebrahim Anne Ewers Mr. and Mrs. Farenback-Brateman Ruth and Andre Ferber In memory of Bob Gallagher Dan Gannon Charles Gear Bob and Jan Goren Donald Hargreaves Barbara and Robert Hauptfuhrer Charles Head Betsy and Ted Hershberg Jim and Carolyn Hessinger David and Beth Medoway Kagan Barbara and Jerry Kaplan

Margaret Keller Stephen B. King* Alan and Elaine Klawans Barbara and Leonard Klinghoffer Joel Koppelman Kenneth D Kopple Marilyn and David Kraut Mary Ellen Krober Clara and Jorge LaBrake Sarah and Ledlie Laughlin John and Martha Lubell Frank and Sally Mallory Robert Manning George and Judy McCarthy Gloria McNutt Madeline Miller Robert Mullin Paul Nutaitis and Robert Clark Susan Odessey and Paul Coff Laura Offutt and Steve Fukuchi Alice and Albert Packman Anonymous Barbara and Don Parman Douglas and Mary Peck John and Judy Peeler Mary and F. Laurence Pethick John and Pinkie Philbrick Rhoda Polakoff Sherri and Abe Reich Mary Jo Reilly Joy Rickabaugh Irwin C. and Carole M. Saft Harold and Sharon Schwalm Ellen Schwartz Warren and Carole Lee Schwomeyer Brian Seaman Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Shuster James Akerberg and Larry Simmons James L. Smith Marilyn and Dean R. Staats Elaine and Sal Tagliareni Dr. and Mrs. Stephen G.Vasso Hella and Lew Volgenau Clifford and Ann Wagner Michael Walraven and Mary Lou Starling Fred and Arleen Weinstein Matthew A. White* Mrs. Thomas A. Williams Nancy Wingo Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Woodcock Paul and Barbara Yeagle Mr. and Mrs. Howard Yusem* Michael Zuckerman $125-$249 Carol and Bennett Aaron Dr. Ron Abrams David Acton Janet and Roger Alwang Anonymous Charles and Stephanie Andrews Alan and Sandy Ault Carl and Pat Bach May and Ethan Ball Susan Becker and Aaron Rubin

Joann White and William Beckett Doris and Aaron Bitman Philip and Elaine Bobrove Ms. Reid Bodek Lily and Newman Bortnick Frank Boyer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Mary Pat Boyle Joseph and Mary Lou Breidenstine Eadie and Allan Brooks Bernard and Pamela Brownstein Ms. Charlotte E. Cady Mr. Joseph Casey Mary Chomitz Sandra and Saul Clair Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Karen Clark Jennifer Coffey John Condello Charles J. Coyle James Crawford and Judith Dean Mary Ann Dailey Rita and Grace Denbo Stephanie Deviney Andrew and Marla Diamond Larry and Pat Dixon Ellen and Max Dooneief Michael Dotsey Anonymous Marcia Eisenberg Paul and Adele Epstein Sue and Robert Evans William Ewing Paul and Judith Farber Cynthia Heininger and James Feeney Mark and Rene Feitelson Charlotte and Mickey Feldman Larry and Maureen Mullin Fowler Dr. John and Elaine Frank Paulette and Paul Freeman Brenda Freitag Nancy and Richard Gabel Chaim Galfand Miriam Galster Stan Gibell David K. Gifford Ms. Joan Gmitter Tim and Carol Golden Dr. and Mrs. William Goldfarb Robert and Patti Goodman Kelley A. Grady* Roseanne and David Grant Priscilla Grosick Miriam and Saul Grossman Carl and Helene Gumerman Dona and Curt Haltiwanger Mary and William Hangley Brian Hanna Mary C. Harbison Linda Fowler Hartnett John Houle and Katherine Hayden Joanne M. Huggard Rossana Jaffe Valerie M. Jones Sarah C. Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahn Mr. Philip Kalodner

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Thank You to our Supporters $125-$249 continued Phyllis Kauffman Lucy Kaufman Anonymous Robert Klein Walter Kraft and Deborah Hung Joan Kremer and Jim Luther Christal Kozloski* Anne B. Ladenson David Ladov Bob and Mary Lawler Richard Lee Lorraine and late Richard Leff Jack and Donna Levin Mr. and Mrs. Craig and Stephanie Lewis Perry Watts and Samuel Litwin Will and Sandy Lock Donald and Nancy Maclay Ted and Ronnie Mann Mary Louise Martin Dr. Rosalie G. Matzkin Faith J McDowell Alan and Susan Miller Paul and Lee S Miller Douglas and Fredaricka Moffitt Ellen Monsees Keith and Liz Mosley Kathleen Moyer Jerome Napson Etta and Chuck Nissman Kathy Nolen Edwards Carol L. O’Brien Anonymous Carol Ann and Thomas O’Leary Betsy Oliphant Mr. and Mrs. Gerald O’Neill Hugh C. O’Neill Stanton and Bernice Oswald Sandra Packel Mr. Richard Pariseau John and Judith Peakes Bob and Leila Peck David and Sylvia Perelman Nancy Post John and Margaret Preg Linda Quam Keith Quinton Anonymous Eleanor Reinhardt Teresa Reyes and John Hogenesch Graham and Betsy Robb in honor of Lee van de Velde Claire Rocco Susan Rock Jane A. Rose, CPA/PFS, CFP Kenneth and Shelley Rosenberg Sheryl Roser Faye and Daniel Ross Alan Rothenberg Bernard and Barbara Ruekgauer Janet Rupert William F. Ryan Joan Ryder and Robert Ludwig Ruth and Marvin Sachs Joan and Bill Saidel

Lucille Schlack Mr. and Mrs. A. Schmidt Ms. Kim Schmucki Ms. Adeline R Schultz Jeanne C. Scott Elliott and Ellie Seif Susan and Robert Simon Leslie E. Skilton David and Carleene Slowik Phillip and Karen Spiker Celeste and Robert Starankovic Robert Stewart and Barbara BarnettStewart Ruth P. Stuessy Anonymous Bob and Tina Tate Joel Temple The Tobias Family Cathy J. Toner* John Urofsky Malin Van Antwerp* Emily and Charles Wagner Richard and Fenching Wainstein Susan Walther Anonymous Christine Winkelvoss Sally Wojcik and Will Lambrakos Bertram and Lorle Wolfson Anonymous $75-$124 George Ahern Emily Aiken Anonymous Nan Alderson Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Andrews Lauren and Joshua Averill Rita Axelrod Katherine Baker Dr. Donald Bakove and Margaret G. McLaughlin Robert R. Baron* Sally and Morris Barron Sylvia Beck David and Nancy Bergman Jay and Nancy Berkowitz Sydney and Doris Beshunsky Steve Zettler and Cordelia Biddle Patricia and David Boath Ms. Rose Marie Bockman Michael P. Boyle Martha Brandriff Charles Brennan Paul Breslin Marlin G. Brown* Anonymous Michael P. Buckley Carol Buettger Karen Marston and Greg Buzan Regina Byrne Barbara Carmine Ronald and Christina Chang Leah Chaplin Cultural Development Corporation Annemarie Clarke and David Buch

Sharyn F Clauson Rhoda and Michael Coben Ms. Judy Cohen Sue Cohen Arminta and William B. Collins Dr. Marie A. Conn Ms. Barbara Coon Carol Copland Zoe Coulson Billie Coyne Emily and Bob Cronin Kimberly L. Crown* Jennifer Dalpiaz Ellen Deacon Roseann Muziani Deal Carole and Marc Dichter In Honor of Marjorie Dickey George Koch and Santo DiDonato Ellen Dipinto Sonya Dore Beverly Dotter Donald and Geraldine Duclow Angela DuRoss Lois S Durso Linda V Ellsworth Debbie and Jerry Epstein Wally and Jane Evans Barry J Evans Allan Fellner Malcolm and Martha Fick Jonathan and Catherine Fiebach Fund of the Jewish Federation John Fischer Marjorie Fiterman Holly and Greg Flanagan Mrs. Harriet Forman Curt Foxworth Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Frank Ms. Judy Frank Mr. Allan P. Freedman Helene and Michael Freidman Paula Freilich Paula Fuchsberg Wendi Furman Susan Gasteyer Generocity Community Alliance John Geronimo Eileen Gildea Alvin Gilens David Glancey Carrie Glasby and Kathleen Karhnak Joan and Marvin Goldberg Susan and Adam Guttentag Ona and Stephen Hamilton Marcy Hasbrouck Gail Hauptfuhrer Beverly Hayden Ron Herman Bill Herman and Laurie Navin Susan W Herron Heidi Hertfelder Daniel and Monica Hilferty Isidore and Sharon Hofferman Patricia and David Holtz Dr. David Holtz

Thank You to our Supporters Glenna Huls Kerry Huntsman Peter and Barbara Hutcheon Aram and Jackie Jerrehian Gary and Debbie Johnson-McNutt Donald and Lorraine Jones Donald and Mary Kane Sandra R Karlson Alex and Joanne Karras Scott and Margie Kasner Sheila Kessler Toni and Herb Kestenbaum Cynthia Killion John and Cheryl Kirby Brian and Carin Kirschner Ken and Eva Klein Arlene Kline Patricia and Charles Kling Harold Kobb Bernadette Koller James Kronzer Stephen and Helene Kunkel Peter and Peshe Kuriloff John and Joanne Lawson Robert Lazar Lisa Lee Karen Lewis Norman and Sylvia Lieberman Barbara and Richard Linde Karen Lisker Daniel and Linda Litwin Leroy and Ruth Loewenstern Melissa Lore* Terry Domsky and Leon Lubiejewski Anonymous Nina and John Mantione Milton and Renee Margulies Dr. Arlen Marks and David Smith Irwin Matusow and Barbara Rudnick Richard and Gretchen McCann Kirsten McCoy Patrick and Judith McCoyd Lorraine and Bruce McMahon

What is the

BIGGEST

mOUeHsAVsE Y

ever made?

Celeste McMenamin Tom and Helen McNutt Rita Merkin Cheryl Meyer Martin and Sandra Miller Daniel P. Monbourquette Lisa and Stephen Morano Jeff and Maxine Morgan Claire Moyer Carmen Mucci Kenneth and Susan Myers Mary Ann Naulty Mr. and Mrs. Gene Nicholls Bonnie and Eliot Nierman William O’Connor Brenda J. Oliphant Linda Osler Clare and Dewaine Osman Cheryl and Paul Parker Sydney S. Pasternack Ruth Petkofsky Donald Plank Karen and David Pressel Karen and Mark Reber Alan Reinach and Dana Perlman Clifford Ridley and Betsey Hansell George and Zara Roberts Douglas Robinson Linda Robinson, Ph.D. and Peter Krill Francoise and Louis Rollmann Chad and Jennifer Rosenberg Dr. and Mrs. Randy Rosenberg J. Randall Rosensteel Dr. Harry Rosenthal Edwin and Sally Rosenthol Joan Rozanski David and Athena Ruhl Thekla Sacksteder Janet S. Saltzman Mark Sandberg James and Anne Sauve Ruth Ann Schlesinger Ellen Schlenker

Max Perlman, age 4 (and ½): “It was probably at my messy birthday party when I turned four. We rolled out the paper on the grass and I painted with my feet and my hands- I got paint all over my clothes, my hair and then I went in the baby pool and made the water all yucky. It was the best party ever.”

Carl W. and Mary Ellen Schneider Bonnie Schorske Alex and Stefanie Seldin Robert and Karen Serenbetz Antoinette Farrar Seymour John and Maryann Shivers Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Showler Roy and Lee Shubert Anne Shuff and Mike Creech Mel and Susanne Shuster Catherine Simile Abigail and Richard Simkus Suzanne Simons and David Borgenic Bob and Harriet Singer Bruce and Penny Smith Richard and Doranne Smith Richard Smith Anonymous Margaret R. Spencer Paula Spielberg Daniel Steiker Leon Steinberg Rita Stevens Paul Stone Bethy and Vinson Stouck Sharon and Robert Strochak Sally Switzer Richard and Anne Tax Marion and Richard Taxin Joseph Terry Linda and Ken Traver-Neeld Peter Trentacoste Lisa Truckess Kathe Villanova Mr. John Waldie Beth Brooks and Bob Waterston Thomas Watkins Jenny and Bill Webb Harold Weiner Marvin and Betty Weiss Edward Wilk Theresa Williams Lydia Winderman Sam and Kuna Yankell Carol Yetter Diane and Gilbert Young Askold Zagars Francis A. Zampiello John and Donna Zappacosta Joan D. Zeidner* Carlos Ziegler and Elizabeth Hasson * Denotes gift made through the United Way This list acknowledges donors as of March 23, 2010. If your name has been omitted or misprinted, please accept our apologies.

Notify us by contacting Development Assistant Bobby Bangert at 215.922.8900 x46 or bbangert@ardentheatre.org.

Although space does not allow us to list supporters whose gifts are less than $75, we gratefully acknowledge their contributions.

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Board and Committee Members Board of Directors David Fryman, President N. Peter Hamilton, Vice President Andrea Mengel, Vice President Michael A. Donato, Treasurer Nancy Hirsig, Secretary Brian Abernathy Nancy Burd Joy L. De Jesús Ellen P. Foster Matthew Garfield Elizabeth H. Gemmill Darrel A. German Carole Haas Gravagno Albert M. Greenfield, III Ronna F. Hall Joanne Harmelin Lynn Martin Haskin, Ph.D. Steve Heumann Susan G. Jacobson Barbara Kaplan Virginia Kimmel Holly Kinser Richard L. Maimon John J. McCawley Amy L. Murphy Terrence J. Nolen Aaron Posner Charles H. Rose H. Hetherington Smith Harvey B. Swedloff Lee van de Velde Diane Dalto Woosnam Ellen Yin Board Executive Committee David Fryman, chair Brian Abernathy Michael A. Donato Ronna F. Hall Peter Hamilton Nancy Hirsig Virginia Kimmel Andrea Mengel Charles Rose Hether Smith Lee van de Velde

Board Development Committee Michael Donato Peter Hamilton Lynn Haskin Lee van de Velde Diane Dalto Woosnam Finance Committee Michael Donato, chair Nancy Burd Ellen Foster Elizabeth Gemmill Steve Heumann Martin Rosenthal Harvey Swedloff Advocacy Committee Brian Abernathy, chair David Glancey Terry Gillen Julie Hawkins Susan Jacobson Holly Kinser

Individual Giving Committee Virginia Kimmel, chair Charles Rose, chair Sheryl Bar Giséle Bathish John Bitman Chip Capelli Joy L. De Jesús Terry Graboyes Wendy Greenfield Lynn Haskin Steve Heumann Nancy Hirsig Jill Kaplan Eric and Winnie Lien Peggy Morgan Richard Quinn Steven Segal Harvey Swedloff Rosalyn and Steve Weinstein Diane Dalto Woosnam Ellen Yin

Fri, June 11, 7pm -12am • Comcast Center

Facilities Committee Hether Smith, chair Richard Maimon John McCawley Myles Pettengill Paul Thais Personnel Committee Lee van de Velde, chair David Fryman Elizabeth Gemmill Charles Rose

Institutional Giving Committee Michael Donato David Fryman Elizabeth Gemmill Carole Haas Gravagno Joanne Harmelin John McCawley Hether Smith

Save the Date

Education Committee Sheryl Bar Marla Diamond Dr. Dennis W. Creedon Dr. Carol Domb Jacqueline Matusow Dr. Douglas Overtoom Ilene Poses Sally Wojcik

Marketing Task Force Jeff Bogle Kerri Hanlon Sarah James Lori McManus Beth Packel Jeremy Wintroub Granfalloon Committee Ronna F. Hall, chair Chip Capelli Michael Donato and Peter Sonzogni Maureen Ferguson Chuck Finch Ellen Foster Mimi Greenly Lynn Haskin Sue Jacobson Barbara Kaplan Betsy Oliphant Jan Shaeffer Amy Williams Nancy Wingo Diane Dalto Woosnam 2009/10 Honorary Producers’ Circle Fred and Emily Anton

Join Arden Theatre Company in honoring long-time supporter of Arden Children’s Theatre N. PETER HAMILTON For information on tickets and corporate sponsorship contact Angela DuRoss, Development Director at 215.922.8900 x25.

Staff Artistic Producing Artistic Director.........................................................................................................................Terrence J. Nolen Associate Artistic Director ...............................................................................................................................Edward Sobel Associate Producer....................................................................................................................................... Matthew Decker Artistic Assistant ......................................................................................................................................................... Erin Read Literary Manager................................................................................................................................................... Dennis Smeal Artistic Intern ........................................................................................................................................................James Yandoli Administrative Management Managing Director ........................................................................................................................................... Amy L. Murphy General Manager................................................................................................................................................... Jennifer Peck Business Manager............................................................................................................................... Courtney Spiker Martin Associate General Manager......................................................................................................................... Mary Beth Simon Executive Assistant .....................................................................................................................................Christopher Hines Arden Professional Apprentices.............................................. Kristyn Hegner, Michael Hollinshead, Brittany Howard, Alan Johnson-McNutt, Mark Kennedy, Meredith Sonnen Arden Volunteer................................................................................................................................................. Jean Markovitz Marketing Art Director........................................................................................................................................................... Kristy Giballa Marketing Associate...................................................................................................................................... Leigh Goldenberg Marketing Analyst ................................................................................................................................................ Abigael Reed Group Sales Associate.............................................................................................................................................Nanci Cope Marketing Intern ......................................................................................................................................... Meghan McKeown Development Development Director.................................................................................................................................... Angela DuRoss Manager of Institutional Giving................................................................................................................................Matt Ocks Development Assistant..................................................................................................................................... Bobby Bangert Development Intern............................................................................................................................................... Alyse Keller Education Education Director............................................................................................................................. Maureen Mullin Fowler Arden Drama School Coordinator....................................................................................................................Maura Roche Arden Drama School Faculty................................Bobby Bangert, Kala Moses Baxter, Matt Decker, Carla Emanuele, Liz Filios, Steve Gravelle, Jefferson Haynes, Millie Hiibel, Michael McElroy, Hillary Rea, Alison Roberts, Alexis Simpson, Scott Sheppard, Vanda Thomas, Anneliese Van Arsdale Arden For All Teaching Artists...................Kate M. Altman, Matt Decker, Carla Emanuele, Liz Filios, Steve Gravelle, Evan Jonigkeit, Michael McElroy, Hillary Rea, Courtney Spiker Martin, Bi Ngo, Matt Ocks, David Raphaely, Maura Roche, Jane Stojak, David Sweeny Front of House Box Office Manager.................................................................................................................................................... Lynn Keily Assistant Box Office Manager.......................................................................................................................... Corey Masson House Manager.......................................................................................................................................... Thomas Choinacky Box Office Assistants........................................ Michael Durkin, Carla Emanuele, Elisabeth Kersey, Michael McElroy, Fred Ott, Maura Roche Production Production Manager...................................................................................................................................... Courtney Riggar Technical Director............................................................................................................................................. Glenn Perlman Associate Production Manager.................................................................................................................. Jessica Day West Master Carpenter/Shop Foreman................................................................................................................ Will Lambrakos Master Electrician......................................................................................................................................... Martin Stutzman Costume Supervisor......................................................................................................................................... Alison Roberts Properties Master....................................................................................................................................... Meredith McEwen Charge Scenic Artist.................................................................................................................................. Kristina Chadwick Production Stage Managers........................................................ Stephanie Cook, Alec E. Ferrell, Katharine M. Hanley Assistant to the Stage Manager...................................................................................................................... Mark Kennedy Assistant Lighting Designer........................................................................................................................ Courtney Keating Assistant Sound Designer................................................................................................................................. John Kolbinski Audio Engineer .................................................................................................................................................. Austen Brown Stitcher ........................................................................................................................................................... Derwyn Cooper Costume Intern ....................................................................................................................................................... Sarah Dick Electricians .................................................................................................... Chris Frey, J. Michael Stafford, Maria Shaplin Props Carpenters .................................................................................................................. Frank Garcia, III, Tom Minucci

When dining in Old City, we recommend these restaurants that support the Arden!

All offer a special 10% discount to Arden patrons. Please ask your server for details.

BISTRO ROMANO

120 Lombard St. • 215.925.8880 • www.bistroromano.com

This Historic Landmark, nestled in an 18th century granary, will stimulate your senses with an ambiance of candlelight and casual elegance while creating an unforgettable dining experience. Wine Spectator Award for our wine list! Voted a “Best of Philly” Restaurant, guests enjoy Bistro Romano’s acclaimed Regional Italian Cuisine and rave of the award-winning Caesar Salad prepared tableside and the romantic underground wine cellar for two. Please call for Wine Cellar and Mystery Theatre reservations. We are now celebrating our 21st year!

CAMPO’S

214 Market St. • 215.923.1000 • www.phillyhoagie.com

2009/10 Dining Partners

A legacy of quality, this classic, deli-style restaurant has been churning out delicious sandwiches since 1947. Order any of the special soups, salads, and sandwiches from this Philadelphia kitchen and you’ll see why it’s “where the locals go.” –USA Today

COSI 325 Chestnut Street • 215.399.0214 • www.getcosi.com

From our hand-tossed Signature Salad to our Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Sandwich served on warm flatbread, to the comfortable, urbane and contemporary atmosphere - Così is simply good taste. But we’re not just about sandwiches. Our distinctive menu offerings also include a wide variety of salads tossed to order, pizzas, soups, bagels, unique gourmet beverages and desserts. Something for everyone to enjoy - any time of day. Rated #1 in Fast Casual Restaurants by Parents Magazine.

FORK and FORK:ETC

306 Market St. • 215.625.9425 • www.forkrestaurant.com

Fork continues to set the standard for New American bistro dining. Chef Terence Feury’s fresh, seasonal cuisine reflects his passion for artisanal and local foods from home made pastas to house smoked pork chops. Part of Fork’s allure is its sophisticated beautiful interior, where the dining experience is anything but stuffy and uncomfortable. Open seven days a week, there is plenty of time before or after the show to enjoy lunch, dinner, or even just dessert. Come in to Fork:etc, our gourmet café for a quick and satisfying breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Our private dining room and catering services are also available for any party. Reservations are recommended.

FRANKLIN FOUNTAIN

116 Market St. • 215.627.1899 • franklinfountainphilly.blogspot.com

The Franklin Fountain is an old-fashioned 1920’s soda fountain and ice cream parlor that brings back magical memories of Americana through service of Sundaes, sodas and splits. Bowtie wearing soda jerks serve customers in an authentically replicated interior with real glassware and charm.

GIGI RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

319 Market St. • 215-574-8880 • www.gigiphilly.com

Fine dining food in a fun dining atmosphere. A local gem in Old City where everyone feels at home.

A new American menu with an international flare.

RISTORANTE PANORAMA

14 N. Front St. • 215.922.7800 • www.pennsviewhotel.com

Featuring contemporary authentic Italian cuisine such as homemade pastas, tender veal and daily seafood specialties, Ristorante Panorama is located in the charming Penn’s View hotel, Front and Market Streets, Philadelphia. The wine program offers over 120 wines by the glass, and has received Sante’ Magazine’s “Wine Hospitality Award for Fine Dining,” Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence,” Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly,” and Decanter Magazine’s “Best Wine by the Glass Program in North America.”

SERRANO 20 S. 2nd St. • 215.928.0770 • www.tinangel.com

Serrano has been a fixture in Olde City since 1985 and is everything a neighborhood restaurant should be. With a reputation for serving international fare at neighborhood prices, it is the perfect place to visit, kick back and enjoy; to bring friends and make friends. Comfort. Warmth. Home. After dinner, move the evening upstairs to the Tin Angel, our intimate acoustic café. From opening night, Tin Angel has presented an astonishing array of stars from the world of blues, rock, folk and country and has earned a reputation as the best club of its size in the country.

TRIUMPH BREWING COMPANY

117 Chestnut St. • 215.625.0855 • www.triumphbrewing.com

Triumph Brewing Company is a sophisticated restaurant & brewery featuring regional American cuisine and hand-crafted freshly brewed beer. Triumph is located in the heart of Old City.

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FRENCH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Bilingual program from Preschool to Grade 8

 New students with no prior knowedge of French are admitted at the age of 3, 4 or 5

 • Developmental preschool • Extended daycare • Global focus • Extracurricular activities • US and French accreditations

150 North Highland Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (610) 667-1284 • www.efiponline.com • info@efiponline.com

Expanded Preschool Program!

Full-Day Kindergarten!

• Preschool through 6th Grade • Full day Preschool option • 1:8 teacher to student ratio • Wood shop, Music, Art, Science, Sports and Spanish in addition to traditional academic subjects.

• Organic garden • A beautifully wooded 8.5 acre campus

Connection To Nature For more information or if you prefer a private tour please contact Kim Schmucki, Admissions Coordinator, at 610.566.1088 or kim@theschoolinrosevalley.org.

Located just 2 minutes from Media in Delaware County.

20 School Lane Rose Valley, PA 19063 www.theschoolinrosevalley.org

LARGER THAN LIFE Props can be made, bought, rented, or sometimes even found in the Arden’s basement! Our Education Director Maureen Mullin Fowler chatted with Meredith McEwen, Properties Master about the oversized props in If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.

How did you get the props for this show?

This show was tricky because we needed to scale everything you see to 140%. We wanted everything to look huge, but not giant. The idea is to not be too gimmicky, but rather, help make Davy (the Boy) seem younger and shorter than he really is. Because of this, many of the props had to be made to fit this size scale. I have also been buying from places that sell things in large bulk, like restaurant supply stores.

What are some of the specific props you are making?

Basically anything you find in a kitchen. I’m making a special microwave made out of plywood.

The tables and chairs in the kitchen. I tried to think of what would most people have in their fridges–leftovers, juice, condiments. We also need the jug of milk that the Mouse will spill.

Are you using real milk?

No! We can’t do that! Because the floor of the theatre is made of wood, milk would soak into it. After doing the show nine times a week for seven weeks, it would smell awful! I’m using liquid called orange oil, which when mixed with water turns a milky color. I am testing this out right now actually, figuring out the exact formula. My office smells like oranges!

Any other secret tricks you can tell us about?

We’re modifying a skateboard to look like a push broom. This is for when the mouse is sweeping so fast he goes out of control.

This way he can zoom across the stage.

What is the most fun thing about creating props for Children’s Theatre?

Children’s Theatre scripts are the least straight forward. There are always a lot of effects that you have to figure out. For grown up plays, a lot of things can be bought or rented. In Children’s Theatre I have to use my imagination to make things happen.

I use a lot of cardboard and carving foam and these things are a lot of fun.

If we went to visit you in your shop, what are 5 items we would definitely see there?

Wow! Just 5? That’s hard…. Well, I have a fabric station, a paper station, a woodworking station, there is a lot of paint and sewing tools.

WHAT COULD YOU MAKE OUT OF THE THINGS MEREDITH HAS IN HER SHOP?

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The Village College where courses are taught by our own Resident Professors and where there are no tests to take or tests to correct!

Swimming at sunrise, during the day, when it snows in winter … and the camaraderie of friends while exercising in the Health Club.

Outstanding Concerts featuring Astral Artists and other distinguished musicians from a wide geographic area, as well as concerts given by many of our talented residents.

Singing in our Village Chorus which performed at the Arden Theatre.

Having our own Greenhouse for personal use year-round along with interesting weekly seminars given by professional horticulturists.

Having a wonderful, light-filled Art Studio for self-expression, as well as art classes in a variety of media, and a separate Pottery Studio.

Putting around on our Professional Green for fun, as well as competition.

Many Bridge tournaments, Scrabble competitions, and Play Reading.

Taking the Cathedral Village bus to Center City for Orchestra, Theater and Ballet performances, and to visit the Philadelphia Flower Show, museums and other places of interest.

Joining Resident Committees and volunteering in the Library, Gift Shop and other areas of the Village where our help benefits others.

Woven into this truly enjoyable lifestyle are new friendships with kindred spirits! ~ Come for a visit and discover even more! ~ Visit Monday through Friday between 9AM and 3PM. Appointments are needed for weekends and holidays.

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SPRING / SUMMER 2010 Theatre classes for kids and teens

KIDS’ CREW (Grades K-5)

One Day Workshops

TEEN COMPANY (Grades 6-12)

One Day Workshops Saturdays, 1 - 4pm $30 per class

Saturdays, 1 - 4pm: $30 per class

MUSICAL THEATRE (Grades 3-5) - April 17

Show Time Workshop_

April 24 MUSICAL THEATRE: Les Miserables

IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE: ACTING

May 15 ACTING

Mon, May 3, 4 - 6:30pm, Grades K-5. $40

Play-in-a-Day

Sat, 10 - 3pm. Grades 1-5. $50 per class, 3 for $125.

May 8

or

May 15

SUMMER CAMPS are held at Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine Street in Old City KIDS’ CREW (Grades 1-5) WEEK LONG SESSIONS

Kids’ Crew

CLASS

DATE(S)

GRADES

SESSION 1: Under the Sea - June 21 - 25 Grades 1 - 5 (must have SESSION 2: Around the World - July 19 - 23 completed SESSION 3: Animal Life - Aug 2 - 6 Kindergarten) SESSION 4: Lands of Make Believe - Aug 9 - 13

TIME TUITION

Ask about multi-week discounts!

10 - 4pm ......... $375 or Extended Day Services

9 - 5pm ........... $425

Prices include camp T-shirt

Action-packed theatre camps taught by theatre professionals! Take one session or all four – each experience will be unique and centered on a specific theme. Kids take classes in Acting, Storytelling, Improvisation, Dance, Music, and Design everyday! On Friday, they will present a show for their families and friends to showcase all they have learned and created during the week.

SIBLING DISCOUNT!

THREE WEEK CAMP

Teen Camp

TEEN COMPANY (Grades 6-12) CLASS

DATE(S)

GRADES

MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP Three weeks!

Grades 6 - 12 Mon - Fri, July 19 - Aug 6

TIME

TUITION

9 - 3pm

$815

Sign up one child for camp and each additional sibling is $50 off!

Includes camp T-shirt

Philly’s finest musical theatre pros will teach kids how to sing, act, and dance, and they’ll teach them how to do it all at once! Teens will have a ball as they learn how to interpret a song, read music, sing harmony, and present a song. Learn group numbers that focus on collaboration, choreography, and harmony.

Campers work with a piano accompanist in every class. At the end of the camp, parents, friends, and family are invited to share a musical revue starring their campers!

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