The History Boys Stagebill by Arden Theatre Company

By Alan Bennett Directed by Terrence J. Nolen

September 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 1

ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

THE HISTORY BOYS By ALAN BENNETT Scenic Designer DAVID P. GORDON

Costume Designer ALISON ROBERTS

Lighting Designer F. MITCHELL DANA

Sound and Projection Designer JORGE COUSINEAU

Music Director and Associate Sound Designer DANIEL KLUGER

Dramaturg SARAH OLLOVE

Assistant Director MATT ROSENBAUM

Stage Manager KATHARINE M. HANLEY*

Directed by TERRENCE J. NOLEN

September 24 - November 1 F. Otto Haas Stage Special thanks to The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust for supporting Arden Theatre Company’s new play development.

Applause, please, for our Media Partners:

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.

THE HISTORY BOYS is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

WELCOME from the Producing Artistic Director

Welcome to the Arden’s 22nd season. As I look ahead to our upcoming productions, I am struck by how many of our most esteemed artists – people who have been a part of this theatre for so many years - will be joining us this year.

Terrence J. Nolen

Jim Christy, who has directed ﬁve Arden productions over the past 15 years, will direct Rabbit Hole. Grace Gonglewski, who has appeared in 19 previous Arden productions (and who is one of my favorite actresses) will star. Walter Dallas, who worked on The Piano Lesson and Gee’s Bend, will direct Blue Door. And musical theatre sensations Jeff Coon and Krissy Fraelich will star in Sunday in the Park with George. Jeff was last seen as Frog in A Year with Frog and Toad – his 13th Arden production; Krissy last appeared in Baby Case, though I’ve known her since she was 11 and played the title role in a production of Annie I directed. That’s also where I met and fell in love with my wife, but that’s a story for another day. These relationships sustain us, and we strive to add new artists who challenge and reinvigorate our work each year. This season, two of Philadelphia’s most accomplished actors will make their Arden debut: Janis Dardaris in Rabbit Hole and Johnny Hobbs, Jr. in Blue Door. Most of the actors appearing in The History Boys are new to us too. Plus we are still looking for the perfect Romeo and Juliet...wherefore art thou? In addition, there are many staff members, board members and supporters who have gone above and beyond to ensure that the Arden remains strong – especially during these challenging times. Among the many, one who stands out is Board member Peter Hamilton. Peter has worn many hats over his past twelve years of service, most recently as the Vice President of the Board and Co-Chair of the Fund for the Future Campaign. He has provided leadership, enthusiasm and wisdom. This past summer, with Peter’s extraordinary support, we replaced the entire roof of this building – the most signiﬁcant renovation project we’ve undertaken since we opened the Haas Stage in 1998. Thank you, Peter, for keeping a roof over our head, and so much more. Of course our most treasured relationship is the one we have with you, our audience. Your enthusiasm and willingness to take risks inspires us. I’m happy to report that our subscriber base continues to grow for this coming season. Granted, it’s a small increase, but it’s gratifying to know that people are still making the Arden part of their lives. At the end of every curtain speech, we say, “word of mouth is the number one way we reach new audiences. If you like what you see, please tell your friends.” Thank you for spreading the word. “White. A blank page or canvas. So many possibilities.” So ends Sunday in the Park with George, and it is with this thought that we embark on the new theatre season. My thanks to all who have helped write the Arden’s story – and to all of you who are joining us for this new chapter.

Cast Akthar .............................................................................................................................................Ankit Dogra Crowther ........................................................................................................................ Peterson Townsend* Dakin .......................................................................................................................................... Evan Jonigkeit* Timms .........................................................................................................................................Jonathan Silver Posner .....................................................................................................................................Michael Doherty Rudge .......................................................................................................................................... Brian Cowden Scripps ..............................................................................................................................................Matt Leisy* Headmaster ............................................................................................................................... David Howey* Hector .................................................................................................................................................. Frank X* Irwin ..................................................................................................................................... Matthew Amendt* Mrs. Lintott ...............................................................................................................Maureen Torsney-Weir* Lockwood ................................................................................................................................... Chris Bresky* Understudies Sean Bradley, Shane Donovan, Sean Lally, Tanya Lazar, Michael Linden, Benjamin Lovell, Michael McElroy, Maxx Naseef, Peterson Townsend*, Ryan Touhey During this production, Ms. Torsney-Weir served as the French Coach; Mr. Leisy served as Music Director’s Assistant

The History Boys takes place in and around a sixth-form classroom

in a boys’ school during the 1980s in the north of England.

‘Epitaphs of War, 1914-1918: Common Form’, Rudyard Kipling By permission of A.P. Watt Limited on behalf of The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty. ‘Loveliest of trees, the cherry now’ and ‘On Wenlock Edge the wood’s in trouble’, A.E. Housman By permission of The Society of Authors as the Literary Representative of the Estate of A.E. Housman. ‘MCMXIV’, Philip Larkin By permission of Faber and Faber Ltd ‘Mr Eliot’s Sunday Morning Service’, T.S. Eliot By permission of Faber and Faber Ltd ‘Musee des Beaux Arts’ Used by persmission of Curtis Brown, Ltd. Copyright © 1939 by W.H. Auden. All Rights Reserved ‘Lullaby’, by W.H. Auden Used by persmission of Curtis Brown, Ltd. Copyright © 1940 by W.H. Auden. All Rights Reserved ‘Voices Against England in the Night’, Stevie Smith Used by permission of the Estate of James MacGibbon. BRIEF ENCOUNTER By courtesy of Carlton International NOW VOYAGER (Copyright owner has been unable to be traced) THE SEVENTH VEIL By courtesy of Carlton International

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DIRECTOR’S Notes Working on plays gives me the opportunity to continually enter new worlds: 19th century Japan; the Lindbergh kidnapping trial; the animated dreams of Walt and Roy Disney. I am constantly back in school, a new subject to be learnt. Alan Bennett’s The History Boys has been a most rewarding education. This is an extraordinary play -the work of a mature writer with a masterly control of -- and boundless passion for -- his subject. Bennett uses exuberant theatricality, dazzling language and even a few songs to bring to life the politics -- both institutional and personal -- of a British grammar school in Northern England in the 1980’s, filled with characters who are complex, at times contradictory, and all-too-human all too often. Yet The History Boys has required more learning than most plays. Partly because the boys in this play are brilliant; partly because Bennett has enormous respect for the audience and never condescends nor panders. So we set out in rehearsals to learn: about World War I, the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII, British poets. My thanks to all of our “teachers” throughout this process, led by Dramaturg Sarah Ollove. Like all good teachers, Sarah has made us eager to learn. And like all good teachers, she wants to provide access to all. Thus, on pages 25 - 27 of this stagebill, you too can go back to school. Bennett perfectly captures that period of time in a young person’s life when, on the cusp of adulthood, anything is possible. He also explores the uses of education and the impact great teachers can have on their students’ lives. If we are lucky, we have teachers who have changed us. My memory of many of my teachers from school gets more and more blurry. Names and faces fade. Yet there are some teachers who are vividly alive in my imagination. I can so clearly remember sitting in their classrooms. I remember loving those classes and those teachers. There is an energy in those classrooms that stays with us forever. My brother Kevin is a high school history teacher at Penncrest High School. He is one of those teachers who has made a difference in the lives of many of his students. I am filled with pride whenever I run into someone who says, “I had Mr. Nolen as a teacher. He was one of the best teachers I ever had.” While preparing for this production, I came across the following quote attributed to the Greek philosopher Plutarch: “The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited.” I dedicate this production to my brother Kevin and to all the great teachers who strive to ignite the fire.

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.

Meet THE HISTORY BOYS

Thurs, Oct 15, 2009 from 6 - 7:30pm at the Arden Hosted by Arden’s Producing Artistic Director, Terrence J. Nolen What is it like to play a clever young British student (who’s also ﬂuent in French)? Come meet the actors who play the boys in The History Boys and learn more about how these eight remarkable young men brought Bennett’s play to life at the Arden. 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.

More about Rabbit Hole running Oct 22 through Dec 20 on the Arcadia Stage From the Director

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. 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. I am very happy to be working with Grace Gonglewski on this project. I have had the pleasure of working with her twice before in The Real Thing at the Arden and The Laramie Project at Philadelphia Theatre Company. She is an actress of rare generosity, sensitivity and intelligence and will be a courageous collaborator in the journey through hellish suffering that the play depicts so movingly. We have a superb supporting cast including wonderful local actress Janis Dardaris in her debut at the Arden. I am eagerly looking forward to the process of exploring this beautiful play with this cast and the artistic team assembled for the production. - James J. Christy

An Interview with actress Grace Gonglewski Philadelphia actress Grace Gonglewski returns to the Arden for the first time in three years. She last starred in Dancing at Lughnasa in 2006 and has appeared in 19 Arden productions including Hedda Gabler, Candida,The Real Thing and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Grace won a Barrymore for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical for Arden Theatre Company’s production of A Little Night Music. Beth Yeagle, Arden’s Director of Marketing, chatted with Grace in August. BY: So how does it feel to be returning to the Arden’s stage? GG: It feels fantastic! It’s just so great. I mean, I’ve got a husband and a five year old daughter and all stars need to align for me to be able to accept roles nowadays. BY: Well you’ve picked a doozy of a role – tell me how you feel about Becca. GG: Becca’s so real.You know, it’s hard to find great roles for women of my age. [She smiles and tells me she’s 46. A footnote: with her tall physique, her summer tan, and her rich, melodic voice, she is absolutely stunning.] This play is so sad yet there are moments of real humor. Becca is carrying Grace Gonglewski with her daughter Silvia

An Interview with actress Grace Gonglewski (continued) around so much grief. Yet she holds it all in. Me, I’m more of a believer in therapy. I’d be in the support group for sure. Actually, I’d probably end up running the support group. I understand the importance of emotional discharge in times of mourning. I’ve experienced loss. I’ve lived life. BY: Tell me how being a parent has informed your acting and specifically how it will influence you in this role. GG: Wow. Becoming a mother changes everything. [She begins to tear up] Silvia has enriched my life beyond measure. My love for her is unlike any love I’ve ever experienced. But such great love also made me deeply afraid. When Silvia first was born, I had nightmares of all the things that could hurt her. I think that’s normal for a first time mom. You have complete responsibility for another human; it’s a lot to wrap your head and heart around. BY: Tell me more about working with [director] Jim Christy. GG: Jim is a deeply feeling man who loves humanity. He loves his grandchildren. If you give him some whisky and his wife starts playing the piano, he will sing along. He’s Irish. He’s perfect for this production. I adore him. BY: What do you hope audiences will take away from Rabbit Hole? GG: I think they’ll cry. I hope they’ll laugh, too. I hope they’ll realize how important it is to love and cherish your partner. Grief is easier to bear with allies. I hope they’ll leave and decide to be kinder to their spouse. Regardless of the situation. And wouldn’t that be a wonderful thing?

The Arden is pleased to have received 23 Barrymore Award nominations, honoring four of our 2009/10 season’s productions.

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SOMETHING INTANGIBLE Overall Production New Play Director Terrence J. Nolen Acting Ensemble Walter Charles Scott Greer Ian Merrill Peakes Sally Mercer Doug Hara Set Designer James Kronzer Lighting Designer F. Mitchell Dana Costume Designer Rosemarie E. McKelvey Sound Designer Jorge Cousineau CANDIDE Overall Production Directer Terrence J. Nolen Acting Ensemble Ben Dibble Scott Greer Mary Martello

STEPHEN STARR EVENTS ��

GEE’S BEND Edwina Findley Kala Moses Baxter New Approaches to Collaborations MY NAME IS ASHER LEV New Play Brown Martin Philadelphia Award

Who’s Who MATTHEW AMENDT (Irwin) is a 2004 graduate of The Guthrie Theater’s BFA Program, and has been a company member there since 2003, appearing in 11 productions. Notable roles include: Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby, Con Doherty in the American premiere of The Home Place, and King Henry in the national tour and Off-Broadway run of Henry V, produced by The Guthrie and The Acting Company. In addition, his work has been seen at Seattle Rep, Chautauqua, and many other theaters across the country. A 2008 Ivey Award Winner for Best Emerging Artist as a playwright/actor for the creation of The Comedian’s Tragedy, Matthew is a 2000 Presidential Scholar in the arts, and an Alumni of Pennsylvania’s Governor School For The Arts. CHRIS BRESKY (Lockwood) is proud to be making his Arden Theatre Co. debut. NY Credits: Taming of the Shrew (Lucentio): Capitol Rep. Old Globe Theatre: Hamlet (Osric), Restoration Comedy (Lory), Measure For Measure (Froth), The Constant Wife (Mortimer), Titus Andronicus (Demetrius), Two Gentlemen Of Verona (Proteus), Midsummer Night’s Dream (Snug), Othello Globe Grad: The Fifth of July (Weston), The Absolute Turkey, Richard III (Richmond) Much Ado (Claudio) Elsewhere: Metamorphoses (Phaeton/Cupid), The Christmas Carol,The Hit, Cold Comfort Farm: Lamb’s Players Theatre A Skull In Connemara,The Dining Room,The Illusion, Bye Bye Birdie Television: Numb3rs, Medium, Becoming FILM: A Machine Beloved, Freshman Year, Platform Philosophy, Perspectives, Glitches,The Young and the Reckless. He dedicates this performance to his loving grandparents with the best seats in the house. BRIAN COWDEN (Rudge) is very excited to be making his Arden debut with such a talented cast and supportive director. Brian is a local Philadelphia actor, and a University of the Arts Alumni. He was last seen in the role of Tim in Azuka Theaters’ production of Whisky Neat by Bruce Walsh. Brian would like to thank his amazing cast mates, Terry for giving him this opportunity, his loving parents, family and friends who make this possible, and the Philadelphia theater community for being so welcoming to new talent. Thank You. ANKIT DOGRA (Akthar) is thrilled to be making his professional debut with Arden Theatre Co. Post graduation from Temple University in 2006, he has worked with PlayPenn, done short/independent ﬁlms, and industrial videos, one of which is currently being shown to students across Asia to help them prepare for the TOEFL Test. Ankit would like to thank his family especially his brother Ankur and friends for believing in him. He would really like to thank his close friends James Ijames, Kalif Troy, Kimmika Williams Witherspoon, and Leonard Gill for their support throughout the years and having such a positive impact on his life. MICHAEL DOHERTY (Posner) is honored to be working with this stellar cast and crew. He is currently a senior Musical Theater major at the University of the Arts. Previous Philadelphia credits include HONK! (Theatre Horizon), This is Our Youth (Theatre Revolution), and Watch the Birdie (PMTW). Big thanks to Terry, Tony, Matt and Michael. Love to Mom, Dad, and Jacqui.

Who’s Who DAVID HOWEY (Headmaster) is Head of the Acting Program at the Brind School of Theatre, University of the Arts, Philadelphia. He was an actor in England for 30 years working with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre Company, in London’s West End and in innumerable TV series and films. He has appeared on Broadway twice and performed Shakespeare across the USA, including Macbeth at the Annenberg Center, Prospero at Arcadia University and Shylock, Malvolio and Leontes for the Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival. He has performed with the Walnut Street Theatre, Bristol Riverside, 1812 Productions, Interact and the Wilma Theatre and in The Underpants and Loot at the Arden. It’s good to be back. PETERSON TOWNSEND (Crowther) is thrilled to be working with the Arden again, where he previously played George Gibbs in Our Town in Old City. He was last seen as Sebastian in Twelfth Night at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Other credits include Reggie Banks in Big Doolie (NYC Fringe Fest.); Hospital 2005 (Axis Theatre); Macbeth, Aida,War and Peace (Metropolitan Opera); Franklin in North Star, Jefferson in A Lesson Before Dying (Triad Stage); Wanchese in The Lost Colony (Waterside Theatre);Young Mickey in The Day the Bronx Died, Silvius in As You Like It, Henry in Stand-Up Tragedy (Raymond Hodges Theatre). Television credits: Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Law and Order, Gossip Girl, Sally Hemmings: An American Scandal. EVAN JONIGKEIT (Dakin) is a Philadelphia based artist working with many of the town’s companies, including Mauckingbird, Walnut St, Montgomery, Pig Iron, PlayPenn, and People’s Light. He also has been seen in films Calendar Girl Killer, The Gift, Fox Television’s Amazing Sport Stories, along with many other independent films and commercials. Evan also serves on New Play Development Literary Committees, as Director of Development for Mauckingbird Theatre, and as a Producer and Director at Cape Repertory Theatre. Evan graduated from Temple University and has continued his education with teachers such as Bill Roudebush and Austin Pendleton. MATT LEISY (Scripps) is thrilled to return to 1980’s Sheffield after playing Scripps in the regional premiere of The History Boys at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Other credits include:Young Scrooge in A Christmas Carol (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Mordred in Camelot (Pennsylvania Centre Stage), Great Expectations (Mill Mountain Theatre), Oliver (Westchester Broadway Theatre), The Sound of Music (Broadway Asia), The Importance of Being Earnest (Charleston Stage). New York: NYMF, NAMT,York Theatre, and many readings/workshops. Matt is a graduate of Northwestern University where he played Marchbanks in Candida, Camille in A Flea in Her Ear, and Sir Andrew in Twelfth Night. Many thanks to Chris, Ron, and my family for their unending support! www.mattleisy.com JONATHAN SILVER (Timms) is honored to make his Arden Theatre debut! A recent graduate of the College Conservatory of Music, Jonathan performed in Spring Awakening, Rashomon,Twelfth Night, Charley’s Aunt, and Lysistrata. He also traveled and performed in Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival. Love to my Mom, Dad, and Rebecca. For all my teachers, now my friends, who inspired and educated. www.jonathan-silver.com

Who’s Who MAUREEN TORSNEY-WEIR (Mrs. Lintott) is so happy to be back at the Arden, and working with Terry Nolen again. Previous Arden appearances: Caroline, or Change, A Prayer for Owen Meany and The Baker’s Wife. Most recent role: Lizzie in Cherry Bomb (1812). Played The Lady in Alan Bennett’s Lady in the Van at MumPuppett. Other Philly theatres: Walnut Street, InterAct, People’s Light, Act 11, Theatre Exile. Working in New York for many years noted for Grace in Faith Healer, and Ouisa in Six Degrees of Separation among many others. Film includes featured roles in In Her Shoes directed by Curtis Hanson, and the upcoming Lebanon and Buddy Gilbert. Individual Barrymore winner Best Supporting Actress - Angels in America, and Ensemble – Equus. FRANK X (Hector) is delighted to be making his Arden debut in The History Boys. Last season he appeared in the world premiere of Little Lamb at InterAct Theatre and in The Winter’s Tale at the Folger Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C. Favorite roles have included Malvolio in Twelfth Night (Seattle Rep Theatre), David Gavin in After Ashley (Humana Festival), Sterling North in Permanent Collection (InterAct Theatre), Beringer in Rhinoceros (Theatre Exile), Sam in Master Harold…and the Boys and the title role in King Lear (both at Lantern Theater). Mr. X received a Barrymore Award for his performance in Lonely Planet (InterAct Theatre). DAVID P. GORDON (Scenic Designer) has designed over 250 productions for theatre and opera, 22 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. 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. Last season she designed The Seafarer, Gee’s Bend and My Name is Asher Lev. She has worked as a freelance artist for companies including Theatre Exile, 1812 Productions and Jeanne Ruddy Dance. F. MITCHELL DANA (Lighting Designer) has lit well over 600 plays, musicals, dance concerts, industrials, and operas, on and off Broadway, on tour, and in theatres across the US, Canada, Spain, England and the Soviet Union. Local: Something Intangible [Arden Barrymore Nom], Walnut St. Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Co., George Street, McCarter Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, Opera Festival of NJ. VP of United Scenic Artists, Professor at Rutgers U. / Mason Gross School of the Arts.

Who’s Who JORGE COUSINEAU (Sound and Projection Designer) has worked on more than thirty productions here at the Arden. Recent highlights include Something Intangible,Wittenberg,The Piano Lesson, Assassins and Opus, which was later produced in New York City and earned him a Lortel Award for sound design. Jorge also designs sets and creates video and music for many Philadelphia theaters such as the Wilma, Philadelphia Theatre Company, 1812 Productions and New Paradise Laboratories. DANIEL KLUGER (Music Director and Associate Sound Designer) Welcome to Yuba City (Pig Iron), Whore,The Ones That Flutter (SPF/The Public Theatre),Dov & Ali (Playwrights Realm), The Temperamentals (MAN underdog/Barrow Group), Jailbait (Cherry Lane), Hardly Wonder (Columbia University), The Greeks Part III (Juilliard), Melissa Arctic, Heartbreak House, A Murder, A Mystery and A Marriage (Two River Theatre Company), The Persians (People’s Light & Theatre), Metamorphoses (Weston Playhouse), The Dining Room (Keen Company), Platonov, Uncle Vanya (Lake Lucille/Brian Mertes). ALAN BENNETT (Playwright) was born May 9, 1934 in Leeds, England. To date he has been actor, director, broadcaster, and written for stage, television, radio and film. He first gained success with the brilliant satirical revue Beyond the Fringe (1960), which he co-wrote and performed with Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, and Jonathan Miller. His first stage play, Forty Years On (1968), was followed by plays such as Getting On (1971) and Enjoy (1980). He later wrote works for television, including An Englishman Abroad (1982) and Talking Heads (1988), which were marked by his characteristic mixture of wry comedy and sadness. His screenplays include Prick Up Your Ears (1987) and two plays made into films, The Madness of King George (1994) and The History Boys (2006). Mr. Bennett has won many prestigious awards for his writing. The History Boys won the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play and the 2005 Olivier Award for Best New Play. SARAH OLLOVE (Dramaturg) is excited to be back at the Arden following her work on last season’s The Seafarer. She holds an MFA in dramaturgy from the ART Institute for Advanced Theatre Training. In addition to the Arden, she has enjoyed working with the ART/MXAT in Cambridge, Signature Theatre in New York, and the Moscow Art Theatre among others. Thanks to Terry and the Arden staff. MATT ROSENBAUM (Assistant Director) assistant directed Something Intangible at the Arden last season. He’s also a playwright, grants manager, and life-long student of history. His comedy Cheesesteak Latkes goes up in Los Angeles this October. Proud Arden Apprentice Class 14. Thanks Terry and Amy! KATHARINE M. HANLEY (Stage Manager) enjoys stage managing, pina coladas, and getting caught in the rain.

TERRENCE J. NOLEN (Director) is the Producing Artistic Director and 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 21 Barrymore Awards for his directing work at the Arden and received awards for The Baker’s Wife, Sweeney Todd, Opus,Winesburg, Ohio and Assassins. 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.

Who’s Who 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 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, 44 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 the following people and businesses: •Rob McClure and Maggie Lakis for providing actor housing •Robin Kirk for talking to the actors about his experience attending a British grammar school •East End Salon •Dave Bouslog at Philadelphia Rehab

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Corporate, Foundation & Government Support $100,000 & above Hamilton Family Foundation Independence Foundation Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development The Pew Charitable Trusts Philadelphia Cultural Leadership Program The Philadelphia Theatre Initiative, a program of the Philadelphia Center for Arts and Heritage, funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and administered by The University of the Arts The Wallace Foundation William Penn Foundation $50,000 to $99,999 The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust National Endowment for the Arts Pennsylvania Council on the Arts The Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and philly.com + Shubert Foundation $15,000 to $49,999 Campbell Soup Foundation Comcast Corporation Claneil Foundation Edgerton Foundation New American Plays Edward M. Story Memorial Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation Fox Chase Bank Harmelin Media Hirsig Family Foundation of the Philadelphia Foundation Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Kieran Timberlake Associates,LLP Lincoln Financial Group Foundation McLean Contributionship Medical Legal Reproductions+ National Endowment for the Arts PECO Philadelphia Cultural Fund PNC Bank Target Corporation Virginia Brown Martin Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation

$7,500 to $14,999 Anonymous Boeing Corporation Philadelphia Humanities Council PNC Charitable Trust TD Bank The Vanguard Group Foundation Verizon $2,500 to $7,499 The 1976 Foundation The Addis Group Allegiance Bank Arronson Foundation Barra Foundation Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation Caroline J. S. Sanders Charitable Trust Civic Foundation Dolﬁnger-McMahon Foundation Eagles Youth Partnership + Ethel Sergent Clark Smith Memorial Fund Anne M. and Philip H. Glatfelter, III Family Foundation Greater Philadelphia Tourism and Marketing Corporation The Haley Foundation The Hassel Foundation Hatboro Beverages+ IBM Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs Merck, Inc. National Association of Musical Theatre Paul E. Kelly Foundation Philadelphia Activities Fund Rosenlund Family Foundation Susquehanna Bank The Victory Foundation Walter J. Miller Trust Zipcar Philadelphia+

Make a donation through your workplace United Way program. Our Donor Choice Number: 14198 Contributions made through the United Way support our work with children.

$749 to $2,499 Connelly Foundation Drumcliff Foundation Jenkintown Building Services+ Johnson and Johnson Louis N. Cassett Foundation Maxwell Strawbridge Charitable Trust Media Copy+ Philadelphia Activities Fund Quaker Chemical Foundation Rittenhouse Foundation Ann Shaw Foundation Union Benevolent Association Walker Foundation BWF Foundation Whole Foods Markets+ $749 and under Actors’ Equity Association Foundation Pennsylvania Womens Forum The Rittenhouse Foundation William Goldman Foundation +denotes gifts of services or goods

Is your business looking for a tax break in 2009? Receive a tax credit through the Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit Program by supporting the Arden! EITC funds directly support our educational outreach program, Arden for All. To ﬁnd out if your business is eligible, visit: www.ardentheatre.org/ support/eitc.html or contact Angela DuRoss, Development Manager at 215-922-8900 ext. 25 or aduross@ardentheatre.org. Special thanks to Aqua America, Berwind Corporation, Harmelin Media and Susquehanna Bank, who have all contributed to the Arden through EITC.

The Sylvan Society recognizes individuals who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more. The exceptional generosity of these donors enables the Arden to tell great stories by having the resources to achieve the highest level of artistic quality. Sylvan Society beneﬁts bring members closer to our work and deepen their appreciation for the role they play in the Arden’s success. To join or for more information, please contact Development Manager, Angela DuRoss, at 215.922.8900, x25 or aduross@ardentheatre.org.

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 Cherry Grove ($5,000-$9,999) Dorothy Delbueno 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 Peggy and Steve Morgan 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 Sally Walker and Tom Gilmore Rosalyn and Stephen Weinstein Filbert Grove ($2,500-$4,999) Mrs.Valla Amsterdam Carol and Tom Beam John Bitman^ Lois G. Brodsky Chip Capelli Anne M. Congdon Robert M. Dever Ann Diebold Bob and Nancy Elfant Tim and Ellen Foster^ Narinder and Patricia Garg Glenn Gundersen and Susan Manix Ronna and Robert Hall^ Paul Kelly Josephine Klein

Lee and Christopher van de Velde 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 Patty Bowman Tony Braithwaite+ Bernard Brewstein and Ellen Rosenthal DeDe and Tony Brown Nancy Burd Thomas Burke and Rick Fountas Laurada Byers Jean Canﬁeld* Priscilla and John Clement John and Susan Coleman Jeffrey Coon+ Joy De Jesús and Jamie Reynolds Ben Dibble+ Tobey and Mark Dichter Michael A. Donato and Peter R. Sonzogni Deb Dorsey and Mike Green Stephen Falchek Jeanne Fisher* Oliver M. Ford Sandi Foxx-Jones Richard Frey+ David and Christina Fryman Lou and Rhoda Fryman Linda and David Glickstein Terry Graboyes Bonnie Graham Marcy Gringlas and Joel Greenberg Chara and John C. Haas David and MaryJane Hackney Mr. and Mrs. Jon Harmelin Don and Lynn Martin Haskin Jane and Steve Heumann Karen and Mark Hite Susan Jacobson and Michael Golden Mr. and Mrs. D. Scott and Carol Kelley

Caroline Kemmerer Mr. Peter Kenney and Dr. Dorothy Novick Holly Kinser Bill and Beth Landman Winnie and Eric Lien William A. Loeb Richard Maimon and Susan Segal Drs. Robin and Saifuddin Mama Lewis R. and Sue Ann Marburg Gloria and Dan Mariano Jean S. Markovitz John and Amy McCawley* Andrea Mengel and George A. Ritter Seymour Millstein A.C. Missias J. Williams Mills III* 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 Anonymous Ann and Frank Reed, through the Malfer Foundation Kurt and Mary-Ann Reiss Phyllis and Martin Rosenthal Mike Salmanson and Tobi Zemsky Julianna Schauerman Dolly Beechman Schnall and Dr. Nathan Schnall 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 Tom and Pat Vernon Sandy and Michael Wax Richard E. Woosnam and Diane Dalto Woosnam Ellen Yin+ * 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

Thank You to our Supporters $500 - $999 Iris Melendez and Henry R. Adamczyk, Jr. Stan and Lisa Altman Robert and Almut Breazeale Dorothy Tomassini Ruth E. Brown Carol Caswell Barbara R. Cobb James R. Fairburn and David A. Wickard Carole M. Foley* Edith Klausner Alan and Elaine Klawans Kenneth D Kopple Mike and Helene Loeb Donald J. Martin and Richard Repetto Ann and George Morris Ms. Amy L Murphy Mr. Terry Nolen Barbara and 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* Robert and Karen Sharrar Eva and Marvin Schlanger Family Foundation Philip and Susan Schlegel Frank and Catherine Signorello Karen and Jon Sirlin Harold and Emily Starr Dr. and Mrs. Stephen G.Vasso $250-$499 Ron and Joyce Bayer Richard and Joan Behr Pat and Tom Bender Peter and Lynne Berman Barry and Marilyn Bevacqua Mr. and 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 and Robert Evans Anne Ewers Mr. and Mrs. Farenback-Brateman Shannon and Edward Farmer Charlotte and Mickey Feldman Dan Gannon Charles Gear Douglas and Harriet Heath

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

Joseph and Mary Lou Breidenstine Eadie and Allan Brooks Carol Buettger Caroline Castagno Wanna Be a Star Nelly and Scott Childress Mr. and Mrs. Fred and 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 and Pat Dixon Michael Dotsey Linda V Ellsworth Paul and Adele Epstein Askold Zagars Cynthia Heininger and James Feeney Ms. Joanne E. Fields Edwina Findley Mr. Allan P. Freedman Ellen and David Freeman Chaim Galfand Buzz and Linda Gamble In memory of Bob Gallagher David K. Gifford Robert and Patti Goodman Bob and Jan Goren Roseanne and David Grant Stephen Hamilton* Brian Hanna Mary C. Harbison Donald Hargreaves Susan Harries Barbara and Robert Hauptfuhrer Gail Hauptfuhrer Susan W Herron Mr. Frank Hollick John Houle and Katherine Hayden David and Beth Medoway Kagan Mr. Philip Kalodner Lucy Kaufman Bernadette Koller Joan Kremer and Jim Luther Joan and Marc S. Lapayowker John and Joanne Lawson Robert Lazar Richard Lee Jack and Donna Levin Robert and Laurel Lipshutz Karen Lisker Perry Watts and Samuel Litwin Will and Sandy Lock Lynn and Joe Manko Ted and Ronnie Mann Mary Louise Martin

Thank You to our Supporters Mr. and Mrs. James Matarese Alan and Susan Miller Paul and Lee S Miller Madeline Miller Douglas and Fredaricka MofďŹ tt Ellen Monsees Keith and Liz Mosley Kathleen Moyer Jerome Napson Etta and Chuck Nissman Carol L. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Anonymous Linda Osler Sandra Packel Alice and Albert Packman Mr. Richard Pariseau John and Judith Peakes Douglas and Mary Peck Bob and Leila Peck David and Sylvia Perelman Mary and F. Laurence Pethick Helen Phillips Rhoda Polakoff Nancy Post John and Margaret Preg Anonymous Eleanor Reinhardt Fred Rizzo Francoise and Louis Rollmann Dulcie Romm Faye and Daniel Ross Alan Rothenberg Ruth and 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 and Robin Goldfaden in honor of Marshall Greenberg and Adelaide Sugarman Anonymous Elaine and 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 and Kuna Yankell

$75-$124 David Acton Emily Aiken Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Brian Allebach Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Andrews Rita Axelrod May and Ethan Ball Ron Baron Lisa Becker Peninah Berdugo Sydney and Doris Beshunsky Steve Zettler and Cordelia Biddle Myron and Sharon Blumberg Frank Boyer Michael P. Boyle Mr. and 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 and 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 and Max Dooneief Beverly Dotter Catherine Dougherty William and Joan Douglas Angela DuRoss Lois S Durso Marcia Eisenberg Jane Eisner Lorraine Kilmer Debbie and Jerry Epstein William Ewing Paul and Judith Farber Sylvia Beck Mark and Rene Feitelson Ruth and Andre Ferber Malcolm and Martha Fick Jonathan and Catherine Fiebach Fund of the Jewish Federation Deborah and Martin Fishbein Marjorie Fiterman Holly and Greg Flanagan Camille Focarino and Joseph Dimaio

Drs. Barbara and Len Frank Ms. Judy Frank Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Frank Dr. John and 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. and Mrs. Richard and Rita Goldberg Dr. and Mrs. William Goldfarb Grace Gonglewski and Eric Schoefer Priscilla Grosick Linda Fowler Hartnett Ron Herman Daniel and Monica Hilferty Isidore and Sharon Hofferman Arnold and Esther Horn Kathleen Jacobs Aram and Jackie Jerrehian Sarah C. Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahn Thomas Lloyd and Jane Kamp Ira and Linda Katz Sheila Kessler Robert Klein Patricia and Charles Kling Joel Koppelman James Kronzer Anne B. Ladenson Sylvia and Robert Lange Mr. and Mrs. Bob and Mary Lawler Sonya Lawrence* Lisa Lee Mr. and Mrs. Craig and 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 and Susan Makler Nina and John Mantione Lolly Marchant Ronnie and Larry Margel Betty Margolis and 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 and Helen McNutt

Thank You to our Supporters Marianne Miller Martin and Sandra Miller Daniel P. Monbourquette Lisa and Stephen Morano Jeff and Maxine Morgan Claire Moyer Kenneth and Susan Myers Mr. and Mrs. Gene Nicholls Bonnie and Eliot Nierman Kathy Nolen and Bill Edwards William O’Connor Carol Ann and 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 and Mark Robb George and Zara Roberts Claire Rocco Susan Rock Jane A. Rose, CPA/PFS, CFP Kenneth and Shelley Rosenberg Dr. and Mrs. Randy Rosenberg J. Randall Rosensteel

Dr. Harry Rosenthal Edwin and Sally Rosenthol Bernard and 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. and Mrs. J. Thomas Showler Anne Shuff and Mike Creech Mel and Susanne Shuster Abigail and Richard Simkus Leslie E. Skilton David and Carleene Slowik Anonymous Richard and Doranne Smith Leon Steinberg Robert Stewart and Barbara BarnettStewart Bethy and Vinson Stouck Sharon and Robert Strochak

Shirley Swerdloff Marion and Richard Taxin Linda and Keith Thomson Cathy J. Toner* Mailin Van Antwerp* Clifford and Ann Wagner 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 August 10th, 2009. If your name has been omitted or misprinted, please accept our apologies. Notify us by contacting Development Manager Angela DuRoss at 215.922.8900 x25 or aduross@ardentheatre.org. Although space does not allow us to list supporters whose gifts are less than $75, we gratefully acknowledge their contributions.

Did you know that the Arden works in eleven schools in Philadelphia, Camden, and Ridley Park? Are you interested in learning more about the Educational Programs at the Arden? JOIN US at our EDUCATION COMMITTEE Brainstorming Meeting and help us spread the word about our great program ARDEN FOR ALL.

Tuesday, November 17 at 5PM Please R.S.V.P. to Maureen Mullin Fowler, Director of Education 215.922.8900 ext 28 or mmullin@ardentheatre.org 19

Why We Support the Arden For many years we have enjoyed the fine theater that Arden has brought to Philadelphia. We thoroughly appreciate the excellent performances of standard repertoire works and also the focused attention that Arden brings to the development of new plays. In addition, we are aware that the Arden strives to encourage new talent through its apprentice program and annually introduces theater to more than 5,000 underserved students in the Philadelphia and Camden area (both through in-school programs and bringing these students to the Arden to attend a performance). Of course, this excellence comes at a price. We have been proud to be Sylvan Society members from nearly the inception of this group and are aware of the important role that the Society plays in supporting the annual budget of the theater. We appreciate the benefits of Sylvan membership, and enjoy participating in many Society events. We are aware of the financial challenges the Arden (and every other performing group in the area) currently faces. This year we are pleased to provide our contribution at our typical support level, and to add an additional gift in order to help offset reductions in contributions due to difficult economic times. We are particularly excited because the Hamilton Family Foundation, longtime supporters of Arden’s work with children, has presented the theater with a challenge of $50,000. If the Arden can raise $50,000 in new or increased donations before June 30, 2010, the foundation will provide $50,000 in support of Arden Children’s Theatre as well as education programs. Our increased support this year will count toward this challenge grant. We hope you will remember that it is during these challenging times that our arts organizations need us the most. The Arden would not be here without you. Please know that every dollar makes a difference. We hope that you will, as we have, be moved to support an organization that brings such vibrancy to its community. Sincerely, Eric and Winnie Lien Arden subscribers and Sylvan Society members

A CHALLENGE FOR A CHALLENGING YEAR 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 Brian Abernathy Nancy Burd Joy L. De Jesús Ellen P. Foster Matthew Garﬁeld Elizabeth H. Gemmill 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

Education Committee Sheryl Bar Marla Diamond Dr. Dennis W. Creedon Dr. Carol Domb John King Jacqueline Matusow Ilene Miller Judy Paul Ilene Poses Facilities Committee Hether Smith, chair Richard Maimon John McCawley Myles Pettengill Paul Thais 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 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 Personnel Committee Lee van de Velde, chair David Fryman Elizabeth Gemmill Charles Rose 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

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 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 ................................................................................................................................... Elisabeth Kersey Box Office Assistants ........................ Thomas Choinacky, Carla Emanuele, Amanda Grove, Elisabeth Kersey, Michael McElroy, Fred Ott, Maura Roche, Richard Sonne, Ryane Studivant Arden Professional Apprentices.................................Kristyn Hegner, Michael Hollingshead, 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 ................................................................................................................... Eric Snell Costume Supervisor ............................................................................................................................ Alison Roberts Properties Master ........................................................................................................................... Meredith McEwen Master Electrician ............................................................................................................................. Martin Stutzman Audio Engineer/Video Operator ......................................................................................................... Larry Fowler Assistant to the Lighting Designer .............................................................................................. Christopher Frey Charge Scenic Artist ..................................................................................................................... Kristina Chadwick Deck Crew ......................................................................................................................................... Keighty McLallen Production Intern ........................................................................................................................... J. Michael Stafford Electricians ...................................................................... Amanda Jensen, Rebecca Prough, Georgia Schlessman Stitchers .......................................................................................................................................... Lorraine Anderson

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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Poets

A.E. Houseman

Phillip Larkin

Alan Bennett’s script for The History Boys is peppered with literary references. Poets hold a special place in the humanistic education embraced so dearly by the character Hector. Below are some of the poets and poems most frequently referenced:

W.H. AUDEN (1907-1973) Often considered the greatest British poet of the twentieth century, Auden was certainly one of the most proliﬁc. His poetry was noted for its versatility in style, form and technical genius. Auden possessed a nimble ability to incorporate his vast intellectual pursuits into witty verse or profound poem. His career was launched with the 1930 publication of his collection, Poems. Auden was an avid traveler, but eventually landed in America where he found Christianity and his lover, Chester Kallum. Already a literary giant on both sides of the pond, he spent three years (1942-45) as a professor at Swarthmore, and returned frequently as a guest lecturer throughout his life. Auden himself was educated at Christ Church, Oxford.

From “Lullaby” Lay your sleeping head, my love, Human on my faithless arm; Time and fevers burn away Individual beauty from Thoughtful children, and the grave Proves the child ephemeral: But in my arms till break of day Let the living creature lie, Mortal, guilty, but to me The entirely beautiful.

PHILIP LARKIN (1922-1985) Larkin is often remembered as a poet of doom and gloom. He was obsessed with death and a lover of dark humor. He was noted for his ability to chronicle ordinary people in their day-to-day lives with detachment, simplicity, and skepticism. Larkin attended St. John’s College, Oxford and then embarked on a quiet career as a librarian, eventually landing at the University of Hull.

From “MCMXIV” Never such innocence, Never before or since, As changed itself to past Without a word–the men Leaving the gardens tidy, The thousands of marriages Lasting a little while longer: Never such innocence again.

A.E. HOUSMAN (1859-1936) Perhaps the inheritor of the Romantic poets, most of A. E. Housman’s poems are rigidly structured and dedicated to the perspective of the young pastoral man. Though he only published two volumes of poetry (A Shropshire Lad and Last Poems), his nostalgic portraits of the common British soldier helped him gain popularity. He was educated at St. John’s, Oxford, where an attachment to his heterosexual roommate helped him realize his own homosexuality. Housman spent much of his life as a professor of Latin at Trinity College, Cambridge and was a renowned classicist.

XXXV (From Last Poems) When ﬁrst my way to fair I took Few pence in purse had I, And long I used to stand and look At things I could not buy. Now times are altered: if I care To buy a thing, I can; The pence are here and here’s the fair, But where’s the lost young man? –To think that two and two are four And neither ﬁve nor three The heart of man has long been sore And long ‘tis like to be.

The British School System Secondary School Thanks to Harry Potter and P.G. Wodehouse, when Americans think of British secondary education what typically comes to mind are boarding schools with mahogany wood, arched windows, and occasional hijinks. This is a somewhat romanticized version of British public schools, which are reserved primarily for the wealthy and the well-connected: following an admissions process, fee-paying students attend either boarding or day schools. Some, like Eton, have been around since the late thirteenth century, giving them an air of mystique and privilege. The students in The History Boys do not attend one of these schools. With the exception of the public schools, English secondary education was erratic prior to World War II. It depended largely on individual communities and local churches. Then, in 1944, the Butler Education Act introduced free education for everyone, especially those unable to afford private education. They converted many of the old community and church schools and introduced others to underserved areas. The Act established the Tripartite System of education in which students in secondary schools (ages 1116) were divided between three different types of schools: secondary technical schools taught science and engineering minded students; secondary modern schools taught practical life skills for blue collar or home employment; and grammar schools taught general academics to intellectually inclined students destined for University. Students took an examination (the eleven-plus exam) in their last year of primary school (ages 5-10) to determine which type of school they would attend; a future decided at age ten. Most schools were funded by the government, although some had endowments bequeathed by former pupils. At the time of its creation, the Tripartite System was lauded for providing free education and merit-based social mobility. In practice, however, the public was dissatisfied with both the eleven-plus exam and the quality of education at the secondary modern schools. Thus in the 1950s and 60s an alternative, the comprehensive school, was introduced. The comprehensive school was an amalgamation of the grammar and secondary modern schools, and depended on a national curriculum. According to playwright Alan Bennett the boys attend one of the last grammar school holdouts, because “a comprehensive school would be unlikely to be fielding Oxbridge candidates in such numbers.” However, as evidenced in the play, the tides are turning. In the 1980s, education was considered complete at age sixteen at which point students took exams in multiple subjects called the General Certificate of Secondary Education or GCSE. After this, school was no longer compulsory. However, for those students wishing to enter University, two additional years of study (the Sixth Form) were available at many comprehensive schools. In these classes, students studied for their General Certificate Advance Level exams (A-levels). Most universities required a certain

number of A-levels for entrance and some, such as the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, required additional special admissions exams for entrance. The History Boys takes place after the boys have taken their A-levels, while they are preparing for these special exams.

Higher Education Much like America’s Ivy League, the UK has Oxbridge, the collective term for Oxford and Cambridge, the nation’s oldest and most elite universities. Students with a British public school education have an edge over their comprehensive school competition when seeking admission. Oxford, Cambridge, and several other UK universities follow a collegiate university structure. In this model the university is an afﬁliation of individual, largely autonomous colleges. Student life is organized around its college, although students may take classes across the university. A student’s allegiance is to his college ﬁrst and then to the University. Those seeking admission apply to individual colleges, although the colleges work together to make sure the best candidates are accepted to the University each year, if not to their top choice college.

Britain in the 1980s: A Timeline 1979: Margaret Thatcher begins her appointment as Prime Minister in Britain for the Conservative Party; she is the first woman to do so. 1980: British economy enters into a recession. 1981: Several riots erupt around the country (Brixton, Toxeth, Chapeltown, and Handsworth) fueled by racial tension and unemployment. Mrs. Thatcher declares that ‘nothing but nothing justifies what happened’ and though a public inquiry suggested the government deal with issues of urban decline, their suggestions were ignored. 1981: Prince Charles weds Diana Spencer. 1982: Unemployment continues to rise. 1982: Argentina invades the British holdings in the Falkland Islands. The Falkland war ends in British victory in June. 1983: Thanks to the Falkland War victory, Mrs. Thatcher wins by a landslide for re-election. 1984: The National Union of Mineworkers holds a year-long strike primarily in Northern England, but Thatcher ultimately breaks the streak and the miners return to work without winning any concessions. 1984: Ted Hughes is appointed Poet Laureate of the UK. 1985: Mrs Thatcher becomes the first Prime Minister not offered an honorary degree from Oxford University. 1985: Riots erupt in many of the same places as 1981 after conditions fail to change. 1985: Poet Philip Larkin dies in Hull. He is 63. 1986: Britain signs the Single European Act, an act designed to create a common market and political cooperation among European nations. 1987: Mrs. Thatcher wins a third term in office. 1988: Thatcher proposes a Community Charge, known as the ‘poll tax,’ a single flat tax for every adult, which is tremendously unpopular. 1988: Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time is published. 1989: The proceedings of the House of Commons are televised for the first time. 1990: Unpopularity from the poll tax and Britain’s foreign policy result in the resignation of Mrs. Thatcher.

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2009/10 SEASON THE HISTORY BOYS

By Alan Bennett Directed by Terrence J. Nolen September 24 – November 1 Winner of a Tony Award and Olivier Award, Bennett’s international comedy chronicles the ﬁnal year of eight clever young students at a British school in pursuit of sex, sport and admission into Oxford or Cambridge. Two teachers become rivals for the hearts and minds of the boys in this provocative tale of adolescence and the politics of education.

RABBIT HOLE

By David Lindsay-Abaire Directed by James J. Christy October 22 – December 20 As improbably funny as it is heartbreaking, this story of a family in crisis won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Becca and Howie had the perfect life–a great marriage, a beautiful house and a lovely son. But after a tragic accident, the couple faces the challenges of surviving great loss and making a life with the family that remains. Director James J. Christy and Philadelphia actress Grace Gonglewski return to bring this modern masterpiece to life.

BLUE DOOR

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.

ROMEO AND JULIET By William Shakespeare Directed by Matt Pfeiffer February 25 – April 4

Remember what it feels like to love with abandon and surrender to raw elation? We give you an unadulterated Romeo and Juliet. Come experience Shakespeare’s masterpiece, without pretense or gimmick, and tap into the heart of this timeless love story.

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

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Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical was inspired by Georges Seurat’s stunning masterpiece, Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. Brimming with beauty and light, Sunday in the Park celebrates the power of creation. Jeffrey Coon and Kristine Fraelich star in this passionate production featuring Sondheim’s full orchestrations and a world of “color and light”. Hold on to your hat!

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