RABBIT HOLE program

rabbit hole

by David Lindsay-Abaire directed by James J. Christy

October 22 – December 20

ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

rabbit hole

By DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE

Scenic Designer

Costume Designer

DONALD EASTMAN

ALISON ROBERTS

Lighting Designer

Sound Designer and Composer

JAMES LEITNER

CHRISTOPHER COLUCCI

Assistant Director

Stage Manager

MATT SILVA

ALEC E. FERRELL*

Directed by JAMES J. CHRISTY October 22 - December 20, 2009 Arcadia Stage Special thanks to The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust for supporting Arden Theatre Company’s new play development.

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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. RABBIT HOLE is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., in New York.

RABBIT HOLE was commissioned by South Coast Repertory (Martin Benson, Artistic Director; David Emmes, Producing Artistic Director) in Costa Mesa, CA. Originally produced by the Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer, at the Biltmore Theatre on January 12, 2006.

WELCOME from the Producing Artistic Director

Terrence J. Nolen

When I choose a play, one of my first – and favorite – jobs is to think about what the dream team is for that particular production. Who is the best director; who are the best actors and designers to bring that play to life? With Rabbit Hole, this was easy. The first phone call I made was to director Jim Christy. Jim received the Barrymore Award for Lifetime Achievement several years ago. He worried at the time that this might send the message that he was ready to spend time looking back on his distinguished career. Have no fear. Jim is forging ahead – helming new productions here and across the country. The second call I made was to Grace Gonglewski, who leapt at the opportunity to play Becca (remarkably, her 20th role with us). Jim and I quickly put together the rest of our dream team. Artists love to work on great plays, and great artists were drawn to David Lindsay-Abaire’s beautiful Rabbit Hole.

We have also been working to expand our artistic staff. I am thrilled to introduce two key additions to the Arden team.

Edward Sobel has joined us as our Associate Artistic Director. Ed most recently worked as Director of New Play Development at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago.

While at Steppenwolf, Ed led the theatre’s new play efforts, including the development and subsequent Broadway production of August: Osage County – Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play. Most recently, Ed dramaturged Tracy Letts’ newest play Superior Donuts, again at Steppenwolf and then on Broadway. He is an experienced director (credits include a production of Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok’s The Chosen at Steppenwolf) and an educator, currently teaching directing and dramatic literature in the Department of Theatre at Temple University. He is also a great guy. I am confident that Ed will be a tremendous addition to the Arden and to the Philadelphia theatre community.

We have also hired Matthew Decker as Associate Producer. Matt is the co-Artistic Director of Theatre Horizon, located in Norristown. Matt has worn many hats at the Arden over the past few years, including directing Arden Professional Apprentice Showcases in years past and assistant directing Assassins and Candide. He also served as the Associate Producer for Our Town, for which he coordinated the 36 community choirs and 108 special guests who participated in the run of that production. Matt has been a valued contributor to many Arden productions and projects, and we are pleased to welcome him to the Arden staff.

Though we are still early in the 2009/10 season, we have begun to think about our productions for next year. We are workshopping new plays, inquiring into rights for possible projects, and dreaming up new dream teams. With the addition of Matt and Ed, we have new perspectives, passions and relationships to bring to the selection of our 2010/11 season. If you have any ideas or suggestions for next year, we would love to hear them.

Thank you for joining us for Rabbit Hole. I hope you like this play as much as I do.

Best,

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tnolen@ardentheatre.org

Cast Becca ..................................................................................................................................Grace Gonglewski* Izzy............................................................................................................................................. Julianna Zinkel* Howie .......................................................................................................................................... Brian Russell* Nat ............................................................................................................................................. Janis Dardaris* Jason ................................................................................................................................................ Aaron Stall Understudies

Deb Braak, Ron Heneghan, Erin Read, Ernie Miles, Meredith Sonnen Larchmont, NY in the present day

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DIRECTOR’S Notes This heartfelt, literate and insightful play deals directly and intimately with that most universal of human states - mourning, specifically for the death of a young child. As a parent and grandparent, I cannot imagine a loss more painful than that of a little one taken away before the natural order.

James J. Christy

Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire etches with extreme delicacy the stages and manifestations of grief in the everyday relationships between the two parents and with the mother’s family. Each is attempting to deal as sensitively and supportively with the others as possible, but the overwhelming sense of personal loss results in an inability to “be there” for each other. Such a loss is ineffable and there is simply no right way to be. Abaire imagines a unique break in this emotional logjam, through the “inappropriate” appearance of the hapless teenager who caused the tragedy. Abaire avoids any easy answers, but suggests that the awakening of feeling for another’s pain is a beginning.

- James J. Christy

RABBIT HOLE salon featuring Grace Gonglewski, Janis Dardaris and Julianna Zinkel

Thursday, November 12 from 6 - 7:30pm at the Arden Meet the women of Rabbit Hole as they discuss the challenges of tackling this emotional and complex production as well as musing about their experiences as three female artists at various stages in their careers.

This Salon will be moderated by Matthew Decker, Arden’s Associate Producer and Erin Read, Arden’s Artistic Assistant.

Tickets: $25; $10 for Students with ID Arden Theatre Company Salons are generously sponsored by Old City Cheese Shop, Old City’s premiere purveyor of specialty cheeses and fine foods.

ARDEN SALONS are a great way to get up close and personal with the Arden’s favorite artists! Enjoy

a lively discussion and get the inside scoop while sharing a glass of wine and light hors d’oeuvres with the region’s hottest theatre professionals.

Updates from the Artistic Department Getting to Know Arden’s new Associate Artistic Director, Edward Sobel Arden Theatre Company is pleased to welcome Edward Sobel as Associate Artistic Director.

Sobel previously was the Director of New Play Development at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, where he oversaw the development of more than 40 new plays including the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning drama August: Osage County. Sobel also developed the Pulitzer Prize finalists Red Light Winter and Man from Nebraska, and the Joseph Jefferson Award winner The Pain and the Itch.

Ed’s Broadway credits as dramaturg include August: Osage County and the currently running Superior Donuts. At Steppenwolf, he also created and was the director of the First Look Repertory of New Work, a new play development program that readies new plays for future production at theaters across the country and provides unprecedented access to the development process for audiences. Sobel received the Elliot Hayes Award from the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas for outstanding contribution to the field for this program.

Ed teaches directing and dramatic literature in the department of theatre at Temple University.

An Interview with Edward

by Beth Yeagle, Arden’s Director of Marketing

Photo by Lara Goetsch

BY: ES:

Welcome to Philly!

Thanks. I actually got my undergrad degree here at Penn. After graduating, I taught Drama at Friends Select School. So my arrival in Philadelphia is a sort of homecoming.

I remember the Arden, which was just getting started when I was a student, and now it’s reached such an admirable level of success. I’m really looking forward to becoming involved as the company continues to grow.

BY: ES:

How do you feel about the move?

I was in Chicago for 18 years. It’s a great city but it’s new and fresh to be on the East Coast. And Philadelphia is so historically significant. I love the thought of producing plays in the city where our country was born. That original promise of democracy still echoes. It’s exciting.

BY: ES:

What are your five favorite things about Philadelphia thus far?

1. Cheesesteaks 2. The Phillies and the Eagles 3. The sense of a theatrical community 4. Being near Baltimore, New York and DC 5. The history.

BY: ES:

Tell me about your new life.

My wife, daughter and I have settled in Bala Cynwyd. My daughter’s 5 ½. This morning when I told her I was starting a new job at a theatre that does children’s work, she gave me two thumbs up and proclaimed, “that’s cool.”

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Updates from the Artistic Department BY: ES:

That’s great; will you and your wife bring her to performances?

She’ll be a regular at Arden Children’s Theatre, I think you can plan on that. My wife, Judith Levine, is also a theatre enthusiast. So now it can be more of a family affair.

BY: ES:

What does your wife do?

She’s a sociology professor at Temple. She’s working on a book right now about gender, poverty, equality and post-welfare reform.

BY:

How interesting! I imagine it’s fascinating to see a play with a sociologist!

[Laughs] Yeah! She’s very smart; very interested in people and relationships. We usually have a lot to talk about during the ride home from performances.

ES: BY: ES:

What kind of theatre most interests you?

I’m very attuned to new work. I’m compelled by playwrights who are thoughtful about social issues and by plays that capitalize on what live performance has uniquely on offer.

BY: ES:

Can you give me an example?

Sure. Tony Kushner. I love his work.

BY: ES:

What’s your favorite play?

Whatever play I’m working on at the moment.

BY: ES:

What’s your theatrical dream?

To find and produce the next great American drama.

BY: ES:

That’s a pretty lofty ambition.

Yes, but every day I live in hope. Wouldn’t it be thrilling?!

The Arden is pleased to have received 8 Barrymore Awards and a Brown Martin Philadelphia Award, honoring three of our 2009/10 productions.

Outstanding Overall Production of a Play – Something Intangible Outstanding Direction of a Play - Terrence J. Nolen, Something Intangible Outstanding New Play - Bruce Graham, Something Intangible Outstanding Leading Actor in a Play - Ian Merrill Peakes as Tony Wiston in Something Intangible Outstanding Set Design - James Kronzer, Something Intangible Outstanding Lighting Design - F. Mitchell Dana, Something Intangible Outstanding Costume Design - Rosemarie E. McKelvey, Something Intangible Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical - Mary Martello as Old Woman in Candide Brown Martin Philadelphia Award for My Name Is Asher Lev

Who’s Who JANIS DARDARIS (Nat) is pleased to be working at the Arden for the first time and once again with her colleague and friend James Christy. Their last collaboration was at Philadelphia Theatre Company in Sideman. Regional Work: McCarter Theatre, People’s Light, Pittsburgh Public, Cleveland Playhouse, Woolly Mammoth, Kennedy Center, Arizona Theatre, Walnut Street, Interact, Three Rivers Shakespeare, Long Wharf and the Humana Festival in the critically acclaimed Becky Shaw. New York: Playwright’s Horizons, New York Classical Theatre, Westbeth, Summer Play Festival on Theatre Row, and Breaking Legs with Philip Bosco as well as the national tour with Danny Aiello. Ms. Dardaris received a Barrymore Award for her portrayal of Josie in A Moon for the Misbegotten and most recently for Scorched. Film & Television: The Sixth Sense, Party Monster,Third Watch,Trial by Jury, Law and Order,The Sopranos, Lifetime TV, Bliss, Sounding with Joel Coen and As the World Turns and most recently a featured role in Cruzando which is garnering critical acclaim at independent festivals throughout the U.S. GRACE GONGLEWSKI (Becca) Just thrilled to be home. Off-Broadway: The Flea Theatre, The Guys (with Tom Wopat) Regional: Arden Theatre Company (20 roles including Hedda Gabler, Candida, Major Barbara and Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), Walnut Street (7 roles), Cape Cod Playhouse (with Juliet Mills), Cape May Stage (with Lynn Cohen), Delaware Theatre Company, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (7 seasons), Orlando Shakespeare Festival, Philadelphia Theatre Company, Wilma Theatre, and a tour of Ireland with Interact Theatre Company.

Four Barrymore Awards, F. Otto Haas Award, Dorothy Haas Fellowship, BFA North Carolina School of the Arts. Grace is the voice of the car computer in the Food Network’s Dinner: Impossible, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, David’s Bridal, Stainmaster Carpet and many others. For Silvia.

BRIAN RUSSELL (Howie) Broadway: The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial;The Farnsworth Invention. National Tour: Laughter on the 23rd Floor,The Graduate, On Golden Pond.

Many regional theatres including The Seafarer at the Arden, Delaware Theatre Company, George St. Playhouse, Syracuse Stage. TV: 30 Rock, Rescue Me, Law & Order. Film: Paper Man, Handsome Harry,Tenderness. Many national commercials including: Charles Schwab, US Post Office, USGA. Brian lives in New York City with his wife Dara and daughter Vivian.

AARON STALL (Jason) is going to school for theatre at Temple University. For the past year he’s been volunteering his time to maintaining the welfare of animals on campus in PAW (Promoters of Animal Welfare) and off biking food and water over to an abandoned home now inhabited by a small community of stray cats who have been spayed and neutered. When Aaron isn’t promoting animal welfare, he’s soldering some new creative project, singing in Temple’s a cappella group “Broad Street Line”, or acting. Aaron’s been in Our Town directed by Dr. James J. Christy and would like to thank Dr. Christy’s wife, Francine and Mrs. Mary Anne Morgan for being such fulfilling vehicles in Aaron’s life, driving him as they did all their students towards the pursuit of excellence.

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Who’s Who JULIANNA ZINKEL (Izzy) is so happy to be back at the Arden. She was recently seen locally as Una in Theatre Exile’s highly acclaimed production of Blackbird.

NY: The Lover (Sarah) Regional: Wintertime (Ariel), As You Like It (Celia), Crime and Punishment (Sophia et. al.), Go, Dog. Go! (Blue)-Barrymore nomination, A Tale of Two Cities (Lucy), The Crucible (Abigail), Theophilus North (Eloise,Diana), The Miser (Elise). A proud member of People’s Light and Theater Company’s acting company, she performed the one-woman show Estro-Jen, by award winning writer Madi DiStefano for Brat Productions, dances with Workshop For Potential Movement, creates new work with Cult 12 and is on the evaluation committee for PlayPenn, a new play development conference.

DONALD EASTMAN (Scenic Designer) designed last season’s A Year With Frog and Toad and is thrilled to return to the Arden for Rabbit Hole. Donald received a Barrymore Award for Outstanding Design and an OBIE Award for Sustained Excellence. Upcoming projects include Dialogues of the Carmelites for Juilliard and Falstaff for Seattle Opera. He has been chosen to design the entire 2010 season for Glimmerglass Opera.

ALISON ROBERTS (Costume Designer) is in her tenth season as Arden’s Costume Supervisor. She has a BA in Theatre Arts from Rowan University and an MFA in Costume Design and Technology from Illinois State University. In addition to her staff position, she has designed costumes for numerous Arden productions. Just last month she designed The History Boys and will be designing Blue Door in January. You can also see her freelance design work with Theatre Exile and Act II Playhouse this season. Many thanks and love to her Arden family and her 4th St family.

JAMES LEITNER (Lighting Designer) This is Leitner’s nineteenth collaboration with the Arden. His other local work has been seen at the Philadelphia Theatre Company, the Wilma, Act II Playhouse, Theatre Exile, Pennsylvania Ballet, and various universities. Further afield, he has worked extensively for Milwaukee Ballet, University of Wisconsin, Miami City Ballet, Sarasota Opera, Indianapolis Ballet, and the Vail International Dance Festival.

CHRISTOPHER COLUCCI (Sound Designer and Composer) makes sound and music as a theater artist, composer, guitarist and producer. Last season he designed Gee’s Bend at the Arden; as well as shows at the Walnut Street Theater, People’s Light, Theater Exile, The National Constitution Center, the Lantern, InterAct, Villanova, Flashpoint, and the Delaware Theater Company, among others.

Christopher received the 2008 Barrymore Award for Outstanding Sound Design and was nominated in 2009 for his work on The Hothouse at Lantern Theater Company.

DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE (Playwright) was most recently awarded the 2008 Ed Kleban Award as America’s most promising musical theatre lyricist. Prior to that, he received the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play Rabbit Hole, which premiered on Broadway at MTC’s Biltmore Theatre. Rabbit Hole also received five Tony Award nominations, including Best Play, and the Spirit of America Award. His newest show, Shrek the Musical (book and lyrics) premiered at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theater, and opened on Broadway. His other works

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Who’s Who include Fuddy Meers, Kimberly Akimbo,Wonder of the World, High Fidelity, and A Devil Inside, among others. In addition to his work in theatre, Mr. Lindsay-Abaire wrote the screenplay for the Newline feature Inkheart, and Sony Picture’s upcoming Spider-Man 4. He is also currently at work on screen adaptations of his plays Rabbit Hole for 20th Century Fox, starring Nicole Kidman, and Kimberly Akimbo for Killer Films and DreamWorks. He is a proud New Dramatists alum, a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and the Juilliard School, as well as a member of the WGA and the Dramatists Guild Council.

JAMES J. CHRISTY (Director) is delighted to return to the Arden where he has happy memories of directing productions of Translations,The Real Thing, Coyote on a Fence, Dex and Julie Sittin’ in a Tree, and others. Recent productions include a King Lear at the Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre and a Twelfth Night for the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Three years ago, he was honored with the Philadelphia Theatre Alliance’s Lifetime Achievement Award, a real highlight of his longtime career as a director and educator in Philadelphia. His productions for Villanova, the Arden, and Philadelphia Theatre Company and others have won numerous Barrymore awards including many nominations and two wins for best directing. He is a Professor Emeritus from Villanova University where he taught theatre for thirty nine years. He looks forward to more directing, travel, and good times with his wonderful wife, Franny, and their fabulous kids, and grandkids.

MATT SILVA (Assistant Director) recently received his MA from Villanova University’s Theatre program where he focused on acting/directing and stage combat. He has previously Assistant Directed at the Kimmel Center for Give my Regards to Broadway and The Fantasticks as well as Act II Playhouse for Boeing Boeing. Upcoming projects include directing the Devon Theatre’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat, assistant directing Tony Braithwaite for Mauckingbird’s Tru, and AD’ing Matt Decker for Theatre Horizon’s Fat Pig. For several years now, Matt has also assistant directed shows at his beloved alma mater, St. Joseph’s Prep.

ALEC E. FERRELL (Stage Manager) is happy to be back at the Arden. A graduate of Albright College, past Arden credits include My Name Is Asher Lev, Candide and Go, Dog. Go! Alec has also worked recently with Theatre Horizon, PlayPenn, and the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. Proud member AEA, SMA. 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. He has directed six world-premiere plays by Michael Hollinger, three by Dennis Raymond Smeal, Michael Ogborn’s Baby Case, and Bruce Graham’s Something Intangible.

Terry has been nominated for 23 Barrymore Awards for his directing work at the Arden and received awards for The Baker’s Wife, Sweeney Todd, Opus,Winesburg, Ohio, Assassins and Something Intangible. He directed Michael Hollinger’s Opus at Primary Stages in New York and was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Director. 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

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Who’s Who 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 languageinterpreted, 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.

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Members of the Sylvan Society play a major role in our success and future by contributing $1,000 or more annually to the Arden.

Learn more at www.ardentheatre.org/ support/behind.html More information, please contact Angela DuRoss, Development Manager at 215-922-8900 ext. 25 or aduross@ardentheatre.org.

Thank You to our Supporters $500 - $999 Iris Melendez & Henry R. Adamczyk, Jr. Stan and Lisa Altman Robert & Almut Breazeale Dorothy Tomassini Ruth E. Brown Carol Caswell Barbara R. Cobb James R. Fairburn & David A. Wickard Carole M. Foley* Edith Klausner Alan & Elaine Klawans Kenneth D Kopple Mike and Helene Loeb Donald J. Martin and Richard Repetto Ann and George Morris Barbara & Don Parman Michael L and Judy Paul Dan Promislo Whitney Quesenbery and John Chester Paul Rabe and Cheryl Gunter Franklyn and Cintra Rodgers Marilyn Sanborne and Richard Labowskie* Eva and Marvin Schlanger Family Foundation Philip and Susan Schlegel Robert & Karen Sharrar Frank and Catherine Signorello Karen & Jon Sirlin Harold and Emily Starr Dr. & Mrs. Stephen G.Vasso $250-$499 Ron and Joyce Bayer Richard & Joan Behr Pat & Tom Bender Peter and Lynne Berman Barry & Marilyn Bevacqua Mr. & Mrs. J. Robert and Marilyn Birnhak Robert J Butera Bob Carfagno Mr. Joseph Casey Debbie and Alan Casnoff Edwin G. Close, II Ruth Miller Cox Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Denniston Sue & Robert Evans Anne Ewers Mr. and Mrs. Farenback-Brateman Shannon and Edward Farmer Charlotte & Mickey Feldman Dan Gannon Charles Gear Charles Head Douglas & Harriet Heath Bill Hendrickson Betsy & Ted Hershberg Jim & Carolyn Hessinger

Barbara & Jerry Kaplan Susan Kellogg and Dick Hoffman Barbara and Leonard Klinghoffer Marilyn & David Kraut Mary Ellen Krober Ruth & Peter Laibson Barbara Patterson Lobb Jim and Pat Lockhart Culbertson Mrs. Grace Madeira Frank & Sally Mallory Tina Manco Robert Manning George & Judy McCarthy Gloria McNutt Paul Nutaitis and Robert Clark Susan Odessey & Paul Coff Laura Offutt and Steve Fukuchi Anonymous John & Pinkie Philbrick Sherri and Abe Reich Mary Jo Reilly Joy Rickabaugh Graham and Betsy Robb in honor of Lee van de Velde Jerry & Bernice Rubenstein Irwin C. and Carole M. Saft Harold and Sharon Schwalm Susan Greene Dr. & Mrs. Eugene Shuster James Akerberg and Larry Simmons James L. Smith Marilyn and Dean R. Staats Robert & Sydney Stevens Eric Tamulonis and Deirdre Gibson Hella & Lew Volgenau Richard & Fenching Wainstein Marlene Weinberg Fred & Arleen Weinstein Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Woodcock Paul and Barbara Yeagle Tom & Jackie Zemaitis $125-$249 Howard Aaronson Janet & Roger Alwang Natalie Levkovich Charles and Stephanie Andrews Alan & Sandy Ault Robert Bauer & Sandy Clay Bauer Susan Becker & Aaron Rubin Joann White and William Beckett Sheila Bell and Thomas Dodds Doris and Aaron Bitman Linda & Alden Blyth Craig H. Boddorff* Ms. Reid Bodek Lily & Newman Bortnick Tony Braithwaite Joseph & Mary Lou Breidenstine Eadie and Allan Brooks Carol Buettger 15

Thank You to our Supporters $125-$249 continued Caroline Castagno Wanna Be a Star Nelly & Scott Childress Mr. & Mrs. Fred & Karen Clark Dr. W. Robert and Margaret Cook Carol Copland Sandra and James Corry Zoe Coulson Charles J. Coyle Billie Coyne Marta Dabezies Rita and Grace Denbo Daniel Devlin Ellen Dipinto Larry & Pat Dixon Michael Dotsey Linda V. Ellsworth Paul and Adele Epstein Askold Zagars Cynthia Heininger & James Feeney Ms. Joanne E. Fields Edwina Findley Larry and Maureen Fowler Mr. Allan P. Freedman Ellen and David Freeman Chaim Galfand Buzz & Linda Gamble In memory of Bob Gallagher David K. Gifford Robert and Patti Goodman Bob & Jan Goren Roseanne and David Grant Stephen Hamilton* Brian Hanna Mary C. Harbison Donald Hargreaves Joanne & Jon Harmelin Susan Harries Barbara & Robert Hauptfuhrer Gail Hauptfuhrer Susan W Herron Mr. Frank Hollick John Houle & Katherine Hayden David and Beth Medoway Kagan Mr. Philip Kalodner Lucy Kaufman Bernadette Koller Joan Kremer and Jim Luther Joan & Marc S. Lapayowker John and Joanne Lawson Robert Lazar Richard Lee Lorraine and late Richard Leff Jack and Donna Levin Robert & Laurel Lipshutz Karen Lisker Perry Watts & Samuel Litwin Will & Sandy Lock Lynn & Joe Manko

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Ted & Ronnie Mann Mary Louise Martin Mr. & Mrs. James Matarese Alan & Susan Miller Paul & Lee S Miller Madeline Miller Douglas & Fredaricka MofďŹ tt Ellen Monsees Keith and Liz Mosley Kathleen Moyer Jerome Napson Etta & Chuck Nissman Carol L. O’Brien Anonymous Linda Osler Sandra Packel Alice and Albert Packman Mr. Richard Pariseau John & Judith Peakes Douglas and Mary Peck Bob and Leila Peck David & Sylvia Perelman Mary and F. Laurence Pethick Helen Phillips Rhoda Polakoff Nancy Post John & Margaret Preg Anonymous Eleanor Reinhardt Teresa Reyes and John Hogenesch Fred Rizzo Francoise and Louis Rollmann Dulcie Romm Faye & Daniel Ross Alan Rothenberg Ruth & Marvin Sachs Lucille Schlack Bonnie Schorske Warren and Carole Lee Schwomeyer Jane Beechman and Steven Segal Ellen Schwartz Siegel Corinne Stahl Celeste and Robert Starankovic Ken Sugarman & Robin Goldfaden in honor of Marshall Greenberg & Adelaide Sugarman Anonymous Elaine & Sal Tagliareni Bob and Tina Tate Lisa Truckess John Urofsky Malin Van Antwerp Emily and Charles Wagner Michael Walraven and Mary Lou Starling Susan Walther Leslie and Ellen Welson Mrs. Thomas A. Williams Christine Winkelvoss Bertram and Lorle Wolfson Sam & Kuna Yankell

$75-$124 David Acton Emily Aiken Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Brian Allebach Dr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Andrews Rita Axelrod May & Ethan Ball Ron Baron Lisa Becker Peninah Berdugo Sydney & Doris Beshunsky Steve Zettler and Cordelia Biddle Myron & Sharon Blumberg Frank Boyer Michael P. Boyle Mr. & Mrs. Thomas and Mary Pat Boyle Charles Brennan Beth Brooks and Bob Waterson Karen Marston and Greg Buzan John T. Callari Barbara Carmine Howard Cell Leah Chaplin Rita Merkin Mary Chomitz Rhoda Coben Jennifer Coffey Sue Cohen Arminta & William B. Collins Robert and Frances Corlies James Crawford and Judith Dean Kimberly L. Crown* Daniel Dagle Carole and Marc Dichter In Honor of Marjorie Dickey Margaret Chew Dolan and Peter Maxwell Ellen & Max Dooneief Beverly Dotter Catherine Dougherty William & Joan Douglas Angela DuRoss Lois S Durso Marcia Eisenberg Jane Eisner Lorraine Kilmer Debbie and Jerry Epstein William Ewing Paul & Judith Farber Sylvia Beck Mark & Rene Feitelson Ruth and Andre Ferber Malcolm & Martha Fick Jonathan and Catherine Fiebach Fund of the Jewish Federation John Fischer Deborah and Martin Fishbein Marjorie Fiterman Holly and Greg Flanagan Camille Focarino & Joseph Dimaio

Thank You to our Supporters Drs. Barbara and Len Frank Ms. Judy Frank Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Frank Dr. John & Elaine Frank Paulette and Paul Freeman Paula Freilich Joel Gardner and Holly Phelps Stan Gibell Kelley A. Grady* David Glancey Peggy Glover Ms. Joan Gmitter Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Rita Goldberg Dr. and Mrs. William Goldfarb Grace Gonglewski & Eric Schoefer Priscilla Grosick Linda Fowler Hartnett Ron Herman Daniel and Monica Hilferty Isidore & Sharon Hofferman Arnold & Esther Horn Kathleen Jacobs Aram and Jackie Jerrehian Gary and Debbie Johnson-McNutt Sarah C. Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahn Thomas Lloyd & Jane Kamp Ira & Linda Katz Sheila Kessler Robert Klein Patricia and Charles Kling Joel Koppelman James Kronzer Anne B. Ladenson Sylvia and Robert Lange Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Mary Lawler Sonya Lawrence* Lisa Lee Mr. & Mrs. Craig & Stephanie Lewis Edward Lichtenberg Daniel and Linda Litwin Melissa Lore* Virigina Lowe Joan Ryder and Robert Ludwig Dr. Edward Lundy and Debra Reiff Anonymous Whit MacLaughlin and Catherine Slusar Donald and Nancy Maclay Anonymous Todd & Susan Makler Nina & John Mantione Lolly Marchant Ronnie and Larry Margel

Betty Margolis & Sidney Arenson Dr. Arlen Marks and David Smith Dr. Rosalie G. Matzkin Linda McAleer and Maitlon Russell Kirsten McCoy Dr. Donald Bakove and Margaret G. McLaughlin Tom & Helen McNutt Marianne Miller Martin & Sandra Miller Daniel P. Monbourquette Lisa and Stephen Morano Jeff and Maxine Morgan Claire Moyer Kenneth & Susan Myers Mr. and Mrs. Gene Nicholls Bonnie and Eliot Nierman Kathy Nolen Edwards William O’Connor Carol Ann & Thomas O’Leary Brenda J. Oliphant Betsy Oliphant Gerald O’Neill Clare and Dwayne Osman Stanton and Bernice Oswald Jane G Pepper Leslie and Curt Pontz Shirley and Charles Preston Linda Quam Keith Quinton Leslie Rescorla Clifford Ridley and Betsey Hansell Dr. Elnora Rigik and Andrew Bushko Sharon & Mark Robb George & Zara Roberts Claire Rocco Susan Rock Jane A. Rose, CPA/PFS, CFP Chad and Jennifer Rosenberg Kenneth and Shelley Rosenberg Dr. and Mrs. Randy Rosenberg J. Randall Rosensteel Dr. Harry Rosenthal Edwin and Sally Rosenthol Bernard & Barbara Ruekgauer David and Athena Ruhl Janet Rupert Diane Rurode Romayne and David Sachs Thekla Sacksteder Janet S. Saltzman Rita and Herbert Salzman Mark Sandberg John Sands

Michael Sanyour James and Anne Sauve Mr. and Mrs. A. Schmidt Ms. Kim Schmucki Mary Ellen and Carl Schneider Robert and Karen Serenbetz Frances Sheehan and Rick Gelman Elaine L. Sherman Mr. & Mrs. J. Thomas Showler Anne Shuff and Mike Creech Mel and Susanne Shuster Abigail & Richard Simkus Leslie E. Skilton David and Carleene Slowik Anonymous Richard and Doranne Smith Leon Steinberg Robert Stewart and Barbara BarnettStewart Bethy & Vinson Stouck Sharon and Robert Strochak Shirley Swerdloff Marion and Richard Taxin Linda and Keith Thomson Cathy J. Toner* Mailin Van Antwerp* Clifford & Ann Wagner John Waldie Thomas Watkins Edward Wilk Theresa Williams Anonymous Carol Yetter Diane and Gilbert Young Mr. and Mrs. Howard Yusem* Francis A. Zampiello Joan D. Zeidner* * Denotes gift made through the United Way + Denotes gift of goods or services

This list acknowledges donors as of September 28th, 2009. 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.

Holiday Shopping on Amazon.com? Effortlessly raise money for the Arden while you shop. Use the special Amazon.com link from our website and a percentage of your purchase is donated to the Arden!

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Why I Support the Arden In 1995, I moved back to Philadelphia from Texas. After reading a flyer for an interesting production, I came to the Arden to see the play Incorruptible by Michael Hollinger (with a younger Scott Greer in a supporting role). It was one of the funniest plays I have ever seen and with that visit on a lark, I was hooked and have been an Arden subscriber ever since. Over time, my enthusiasm for the quality and variety of productions has led to gathering a group of 12 friends who are now also Arden subscribers.

Though I live in the suburbs, I still consider myself a Philadelphian. Without the strong core of our city, we would not have the enriching regional culture or diversions of which we are all proud. As a longtime supporter, I have come to see the Arden as more than a respite from the stresses of my hectic life, but as a significant representation of the vibrancy of our community.

The Arden goes beyond just presenting high quality productions ranging from musicals, comedies and dramas. Over the past 11 years they have developed an outstanding Children’s Theatre. The Arden provides over 5,000 tickets to children in the area and facilitates an outreach program which sends artists into our schools through their Arden for All program. It is also an important part of their mission to constantly foster relationships with local artists: actors, directors, designers and writers alike.

Upon learning more about the Arden’s community outreach, I became a Sylvan Society member. Many patrons may not realize that the Arden is a not-for-profit organization and depends on the support of its patrons to continue their work.

Don’t forget to check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program, which could double or even triple your donation to the Arden! Participating in the matching gift program at your company is as easy as filling out a form and sending it in with your contribution. My company matches my donation to the Arden and it is exciting to facilitate further support for such a worthy organization.

The Arden is more than a business; it is a family and I am very proud to be a part of it. I personally want to thank Amy, Terry and Aaron for having the foresight, courage and determination to create this artistic jewel. I hope you will support the Arden, a cornerstone in the resurgence of Old City and an organization which truly values artistic excellence, outreach and community.

Sincerely, John Bitman Arden subscriber and Sylvan Society member

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 Manager at 215-922-8900 ext. 25 or go online: www.ardentheatre.org/support.

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

Facilities Committee Hether Smith, chair Richard Maimon John McCawley Myles Pettengill Paul Thais

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

Finance Committee Michael Donato, chair Nancy Burd Ellen Foster Elizabeth Gemmill Steve Heumann Martin Rosenthal Harvey Swedloff

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

Advocacy Committee Brian Abernathy, chair David Glancey Terry Gillen Julie Hawkins Susan Jacobson Holly Kinser Institutional Giving Committee Michael Donato David Fryman Elizabeth Gemmill Carole Haas Gravagno Joanne Harmelin John McCawley Hether Smith 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

Education Committee Sheryl Bar Marla Diamond Dr. Dennis W. Creedon Dr. Carol Domb John King Jacqueline Matusow Ilene Miller Judy Paul Ilene Poses Personnel Committee Lee van de Velde, chair David Fryman Elizabeth Gemmill Charles Rose Young Friends Committee Brian Abernathy Genvieve Goldstein Betsy Oliphant Brian Seaman Special Events Committee Ronna F. Hall, chair Gary Bramnick Tom Burke Karen Butler Chip Capelli Michael Donato Nancy Elfant Carmel D. Ferrandino Ellen Foster Sara Furey David Hackney Marlo Hall Jamie Joffe Barbara Kaplan Joanne Lawson Kelly Lee Barbara Link Bob Marburg Peggy Morgan Michael Norris Betsy Oliphant Dolly Beechman Schnall Brian Seaman Bill Swoope

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Staff Administrative Staff Producing Artistic Director ............................................................................................................ Terrence J. Nolen Managing Director ............................................................................................................................... Amy L. Murphy Associate Artistic Director ................................................................................................................... Edward Sobel Associate Producer .......................................................................................................................... Matthew Decker Artistic Assistant .............................................................................................................................................Erin Read Executive Assistant ........................................................................................................................ Christopher Hines Literary Manager .......................................................................................................................................Dennis Smeal Director of Marketing and Public Relations ............................................................................................ Beth Yeagle Marketing Analyst ..................................................................................................................................... Abigael Reed Marketing Associate ..........................................................................................................................Leigh Goldenberg Design Manager .........................................................................................................................................Kristy Giballa Education Director ................................................................................................................. Maureen Mullin Fowler Group Sales Associate................................................................................................................................ Nanci Cope Development Manager......................................................................................................................... Angela DuRoss Manager of Institutional Giving ....................................................................................................... Matt Rosenbaum Development Assistant ........................................................................................................................ Bobby Bangert General Manager ....................................................................................................................................... Jennifer Peck Associate General Manager .............................................................................................................Mary Beth Simon Business Manager ................................................................................................................................ Courtney Spiker Box Office Manager........................................................................................................................................Lynn Keily Assistant Box Office Manager .............................................................................................................. Corey Masson House Manager .............................................................................................................................. Thomas Choinacky Box Office Assistants ....................................................... Thomas Choinacky, Michael Durkin, Carla Emanuele, Amanda Grove, Elisabeth Kersey, Michael McElroy, Fred Ott, Maura Roche, Richard Sonne, Ryane Studivant Arden Professional Apprentices...................................Kristyn Hegner, Michael Hollinshead, Brittany Howard, Alan Johnson-McNutt, Mark Kennedy, Meredith Sonnen 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 Volunteer .................................................................................................................................... Jean Markovitz Artistic Intern ........................................................................................................................................... James Yandoli

Production Staff Production Manager .......................................................................................................................... Courtney Riggar Technical Director ................................................................................................................................ Glenn Perlman Associate Production Manager ..................................................................................................... Jessica Day West Master Carpenter/Shop Foreman .................................................................................................... Will Lambrakos Production Stage Managers ............................................ Stephanie Cook, Alec E. Ferrell, Katharine M. Hanley Assistant to the Stage Manager ............................................................................................... Michael Hollinshead Costume Supervisor ............................................................................................................................ Alison Roberts Properties Master ........................................................................................................................... Meredith McEwen Master Electrician ............................................................................................................................. Martin Stutzman Charge Scenic Artist ..................................................................................................................... Kristina Chadwick Production Intern ........................................................................................................................... J. Michael Stafford Audio Engineer ...................................................................................................................................... Austen Brown Electricians ..................................................................................................... Amanda Jenson, Georgia Schlessman

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WINTER SEMESTER 2009/10

Theatre classes for kids and teens

KIDS’ CREW (Grades K-5)

TEEN COMPANY (Grades 6-12)

Saturday Classes

Saturday Classes

Eight week Winter Semester: $160

Five week Winter Semester: $100. Grades 6 - 12.

January 9,16,23,30, February 6,13,20,27

January 16,23,30, February 6,13 from 10am - 12pm

TREASURE TRUNK: Adventures

ACTING: Improv

STORYCRAFTERS: Fantasy

One Day Workshops

10am – 11:30am, Grades 1 and 2

Saturdays, 1 - 4pm: Grades 6 - 12. $30 per class.

ACTING: Voices

ACTING - January 16 MUSICAL THEATRE - January 30 IMPROV - February 6 AUDITION - February 27 SHAKESPEARE - March 6

10am – 11am, Students in Kindergarten

10am – 12:00pm, Grades 3 - 5

PLAY PRACTICE: Sideway Stories

Must have completed one semester of Kids’ Crew Acting 11:30am – 1:30pm, Grade 5

One Day Workshops

After School

Saturdays, 1pm - 4pm: $30

STORYTELLING (Grades K-2) - December 12 IMPROV (Grades K-2) - February 6 ACTING (Grades 3-5) - February 20 COSTUME DESIGN (Grades 3-5) - March 6

ACTING 1: Improvisation

Mondays 4:30 - 6:30pm • Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1,8,15

ACTING 2: Classic Drama Scripts

Must have completed at least one semester of Acting last year.

Grades K-5. $40 per class

PLAYWRITING: Exposition and Character Development Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:30pm • Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11,18

PETER PAN: ACTING Mon, Dec 28, 12:30 - 3:00pm includes backstage tour

FROG and TOAD: MUSICAL THEATRE Sat, January 9, 1 - 4pm

IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE: ACTING Mon, May 3, 4 - 6:30 pm

Play-in-a-Day 10am - 3pm. Grades 1-5. $50 a class, 3 for $125.

December 12 March 6

Sring Break One Day Workshop ROMEO AND JULIET

Wednesday, March 31 10am - 6pm (2pm performance of Romeo and Juliet) $80 includes theatre ticket An intensive full day Shakespeare workshop that includes speaking and performing the text and learning stage combat all on our mainstage. The day culminates with viewing the Arden’s performance of Romeo and Juliet.

January 18 (MLK Day)

MOMMY AND ME

After School Kindergarten. Eight week semester: $160. Thurs, 4 – 5pm January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4

TREASURE TRUNK: Adventures

Spring Break Camp Grades K-5. Monday – Friday, 9am – 3pm. $300.

March 29 - April 2, 2010

Grades 6 -12. $120 per semester.

Mondays 4:30 - 6:30pm • Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1,8,15

Show Time Workshops

December 5 January 23

DESIGN: Aesop’s Fables

for Moms and kids ages 3 and 4 BOOKWORMS Share a book club with your pre-schooler.

Wednesdays, 6 classes $90 January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17 10:30am – 11:15am OR 4pm – 4:45pm Coffee available in the lobby afterwards for Moms.

ardentheatre.org • 215.922.1122

Arden

New Plays Across the Country

Rogelio Martinez

Matthew Decker, Associate Producer

It’s an exciting time for New Play Development. Three new plays with ties to the Arden are in development in various locations around the country.

As I’m writing this article in Philadelphia, I’m listening to a rehearsal for a reading of Rogelio Martinez’s Symbiotic Love. Terry Nolen, the Arden’s Producing Artistic Director, is guiding Tony Lawton, Karen Peakes and Pete Pryor, among others, through the first reading of this new play. Commissioned by the Arden, Symbiotic Love is about cell phone towers, home schooling, environmental dangers and the mysterious disappearance of bees.

The first time a new play is read out loud is exhilarating for all involved – especially for the playwright – and we’ve been lucky to have Rogelio in the rehearsal room. As the actors finish reading through a sequence, Rogelio leaps to his laptop to edit scenes. He then prints out new pages and the scene is read again. It’s a thrilling process to watch. The first reading is only the beginning of the journey as Rogelio will re-write a draft of the play to be revisited later this fall.

In addition to Symbiotic Love, Rogelio is working on another play entitled When Tang Met Laika. Set in the 1990’s when Americans and Russians worked together building the International Space Station, When Tang Met Laika is a play about the thaw of the cold war, a space shuttle program finding its purpose, an orange instant breakfast drink, a stray dog and a ghost. It sounds pretty out of this world.

Terry will be traveling to Colorado to direct the world premiere of this production at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts in January. Joining him will be frequent Arden collaborators Ian Merrill Peakes, who will be featured in the play, Jorge Cousineau who is composing the music, and Jim Kronzer, who is designing the set. Ian, one of Philadelphia’s premier actors, has appeared in 12 productions at the Arden, most recently in Something Intangible and A Prayer for Owen Meany. Jorge has sound designed, video designed and composed music for a staggering 35 productions at the Arden, most recently The History Boys and Something Intangible. Jim Kronzer’s sleek Hollywood office in Something Intangible and the sweeping chalk-board set of Candide have been recent scenic highlights.

Last season we did a reading of The Flea and the Professor by Jordan Harrison. This play, based on Hans Christian Anderson’s final fairy tale, is the first children’s theatre play that has been commissioned by the Arden. We have recently learned that it has been selected to be part of the Kennedy Center’s prestigious New Visions/New Voices Festival in Washington, D.C. New Visions/New Voices is a weeklong festival in May for playwrights and theatres to stimulate and support the creation of new plays and musicals for young audiences and families. Five theatres in the country and two theatres internationally are chosen to participate in this festival. It’s exciting to know that the Arden’s commitment to developing new work is being recognized on a national level.

The future looks bright for these new works - who knows on what stage they may end up next?

Two new plays that the Arden produced last season are also creating quite an impact. Bruce Graham’s Something Intangible was recently honored with seven Barrymore awards, including Outstanding New Play. My Name Is Asher Lev, adapted by Arden co-founder Aaron Posner, is being produced at three regional theatres across the country. We are grateful to you, the audience, for helping these plays to take flight.

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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.

Get Cosi with the Arden!

Stop for a bite at Cosi on Thursday, December 10th and support the Arden!

15% of proceeds from 6pm – 10pm will directly support Arden for All, our program which provides tickets to Arden productions to children in underserved communities.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009, 6pm – 10pm Cosi, 4th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia Stop by for some chai tea and s’mores and help share the joy of live theatre with kids in our community!

For more information, visit ardentheatre.org.

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More about the Arden’s

BLUE DOOR

Johnnie Hobbs, Jr is a renowned regional actor and served as the head of the acting program at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia for twenty years. Beth Yeagle, Arden’s Director of Marketing, chatted with Johnnie Hobbs, Jr., who will star as Lewis in the upcoming production of Blue Door.

BY: Tell me about yourself.

JHJ: I’m from Philadelphia – I grew up in North Philly, went to public schools. When I was in high school, I played on the baseball team and was in choir. I really thought I was going to be a professional baseball player but evidently I couldn’t hit a curve ball; couldn’t really throw one either. In 1969, I was drafted into the Army. When I got back to Philadelphia, I became a student at Freedom Theatre.

BY: What interested you in theatre?

JHJ: I had seen Sidney Poitier in some movies; I thought he was so cool. I thought to myself: maybe I could do that. Then I met John Allen [the founder of Freedom Theatre, Pennsylvania’s oldest African American Theatre.]

BY: Tell me more about John Allen.

JHJ: He taught me to study. He taught me hard work was the only way to learn the craft of acting. He taught me dedication.

BY: What else happened at Freedom Theatre?

JHJ: I met Patricia Scott. We got married in 1980. [Patricia Scott Hobbs is the director of the Performing Arts Training Program at Freedom Theatre and is also the Barrymore Award-winning choreographer of the Arden’s 2007 production of Caroline, or Change.] I also met Walter Dallas [the director of Blue Door.]

BY: What’s the first production you did with Walter?

JHJ: We did The Black Picture Show

by Bill Gunn. I was nominated for a Barrymore Award for best lead actor.

BY: What’s Walter like to work with?

JHJ: He’s a tactician. He’s very clever; he knows what he’s doing.

But he’s also a writer so he has an immense love of language. Blue Door is gorgeously lyrical; it’s the perfect play for Walter to direct.

BY: Tell me about Lewis [the main character in Blue Door]?

Johnnie Hobbs, Jr. at University of the Arts

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BLUE DOOR JHJ: Lewis is a black professor. I’m a black professor. This is a role that hits close to home. But Lewis is lost; he’s struggling to understand who he is, what his place is in the world. And to do this, he has to explore his past.

BY: How do you feel about that?

JHJ: I think everyone has to set aside time for personal exploration at some point in their lives.

Walter calls it a “sankofa moment.” I love that expression – sankofa translates in English to “go back and take.” This concept is often represented by a bird with its head turned backwards. It symbolizes taking from the past what is good and bringing it into the present in order to make positive progress.

BY: Have you ever had a sankofa moment?

JHJ: Sure. I think for me it was when Alex Haley published Roots: The Saga of an American Family, in 1976. It made me start talking to my mom about our family; about where we came from.

BY: Family is such an important component of Blue Door; tell me more about yours.

JHJ: My son’s name is Johnnie Hobbs, III. Yes, we’re a family that believes in legacy. He’s a graduate of University of the Arts and lives in LA now. He’s a hoofer [a professional tap dancer] and an actor.

BY: Are you happy your son is in this business?

JHJ: Absolutely. I’m proud! I don’t take performing lightly; this isn’t a hobby. It’s a lifelong vocation. We both know that. I couldn’t be happier for him.

BY: What do you love about Blue Door?

JHJ: It’s powerful and unsentimental.

It’s elegiac without one ounce of saccharine.

BY: What do you think audiences will take away from our production?

JHJ: I hope they’ll be inspired to look into their own lives; to explore their own backgrounds. While our stories may not be exactly the same, people have so many commonalities. I believe that our humanity binds us. After all, in the end, we’re all in this together.

Blue Door runs Jan 14 - Mar 21, 2010 on the Arcadia Stage.

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By Tanya Barfield Directed by Walter Dallas January 14 – March 21 Director Walter Dallas returns to the Arden after helming the celebrated production The Piano Lesson. Johnnie Hobbs Jr. stars as Lewis, a successful professor whose wife has just left him. So begins a sleepless night where a series of his ancestors appear, revealing their hardships and victories. Lyrical, funny and poignant, Lewis’ thought-provoking journey is a window into the soul of one African American man grappling at the intersection of his own identity and cultural history.

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