GLENVIEW THEATRE GUILD proudly presents
Music and Lyrics by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM Book by
JAMES LAPINE Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick Producers Charki Dunn and Sally Norlie Director Susie Johnson Music Director Marty Karlin Stage Manager Pericles Georgopoulos
Costume Designer Joanna Melville
Technical Director Joby Benoit
Set/Lighting Design Rich Winship
Properties & Set Decoration Sheryl Morton
Scenic Artist Tim Mann
Assistant Director Janet Reich Original Broadway production by
Heidi Landesman M. Anthony Fisher
Rocco Landesman Frederic H. Mayerson
Rick Steiner Jujamcyn Theaters
Originally produced by the Old Globe Theater, San Diego, CA INTO THE WOODS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com Into the Woods
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PRESIDENT’S LET TER
Glenview Theatre Guild is thrilled to bring you our 39th production, Into the Woods, a Tony Award winning musical fantasy, filled with intrigue and beautiful music. This year’s cast is extremely talented. Our wonderful, live orchestra helps to showcase the extraordinary abilities of the performers. Their combined enthusiasm and energy are sure to bring a smile to your face. We are also lucky to have a dedicated stage crew. Without their hard work and skills it would not be possible to raise the curtain for you. Special thanks go to our dedicated production staff for all the time and commitment put forth to bring you the best production possible. It is thrilling to be returning as co-producer, working once again with Sally Norlie. In addition, we are thrilled for other returning staff: Director – Susie Johnson; Musical Director - Marty Karlin; Costume Designer – Joanna Melville; Set/Lighting Designer - Rich Winship; Stage Manager Perry Georgopoulus; Props & Set Decorator – Sheryl Morton; Scenic Artist - Tim Mann; Technical Director – Joby Benoit and Assistant Director - Janet Reich. The creative vision and direction of this team is responsible for the magical quality you will see tonight on the stage. We also wish to extend our thanks to our Board of Directors and volunteers for contributing their time, talents, and energy. Without their many hours behind the scenes, there would be no show. We are fortunate to be in a community that appreciates the arts and we are grateful for the support of our sponsors, patrons, the Glenview Park District, and Glenbrook South High School. Most enthusiastically, Charki Dunn, President Glenview Theatre Guild
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G L E N V I E W PA R K D I S T R I C T
June 2014 Dear Friends, On behalf of the Board of Commissioners and staff of the Glenview Park District, welcome to The Glenview Theatre Guild’s production of Into the Woods. This fine theatrical troupe has brought many successful musicals to the stage such as Thoroughly Modern Millie, My Fair Lady, Man of La Mancha, Beauty and the Beast, South Pacific, Oliver, Singin’ in the Rain and a number of other dramatic and comedic presentations in its more than 35 plus years showcasing some of the finest community entertainment on the North Shore. The Glenview Theatre Guild works hard all year to present the highest quality of local theatre to you. We are also proud of our outstanding and dedicated Cultural Arts Supervisor, Ann Marie Shipstad, who has a passion for performing arts and is our Glenview Park District partnership liaison with the Guild. The Glenview Theatre Guild is open to all people. If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved, please call us at the Park Center (847) 724-5670. What a great opportunity for building strong friendships and creating lasting memories. The Glenview Theatre Guild and Glenview Park District would like to express their gratitude to the District 225 Board of Education and Glenbrook South High School staff whose support and assistance is essential to the success of our efforts. I am very proud of the Glenview Theatre Guild and you will see why when Broadway comes to Glenview! Also, if you enjoy tonight’s show, please tell a friend. Now, sit back and enjoy the Glenview Theatre Guild’s 2014 production of Into the Woods.
Chuck Balling Sincerely,
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MUSICAL SELECTIONS
Act I
Act One Prologue: Into the Woods..................................................................Narrator, and Company Cinderella at the Grave.......................................................................... Cinderella, Cinderella’s Mother Hello, Little Girl........................................................................................Wolf and Little Red Ridinghood I Guess This is Goodbye..............................................................................................................................Jack Maybe They’re Magic..............................................................................................Baker and Baker’s Wife Our Little World............................................................................................................ Witch and Rapunzel I Know Things Now...................................................................................................Little Red Ridinghood A Very Nice Prince............................................................................................Cinderella and Baker’s Wife First Midnight.....................................................................................................................................Company Giants in the Sky...........................................................................................................................................Jack Agony......................................................................................Cinderella’s Prince and Rapunzel’s Prince It Takes Two...............................................................................................................Baker and Baker’s Wife Second Midnight.................................Witch, Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince, Stepmother, Florinda, Lucinda, Grandmother, Narrator, Baker Stay with Me.................................................................................................................. Rapunzel and Witch On the Steps of the Palace.............................................................................................................Cinderella Act One Finale: Ever After..................................................................................... Narrator and Company
Act 2
Act Two Prologue: So Happy............................................................................. Narrator and Company Agony (Reprise)....................................................................Cinderella’s Prince and Rapunzel’s Prince Witch’s Lament..........................................................................................................................................Witch Any Moment.....................................................................................Cinderella’s Prince and Baker’s Wife Moments in the Woods...............................................................................................................Baker’s Wife Your Fault................................................ Jack, Baker, Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood and Witch Last Midnight.............................................................................................................................................Witch No More............................................................................................................. Baker and Mysterious Man No One is Alone...................................................Cinderella, Baker, Little Red Ridinghood and Jack Act Two Finale: Children Will Listen............................................................................................Company ** The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited **
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Narrator...........................................................................................................................................Terry Bangs Cinderella..................................................................................................................................... Amy Keipert Jack.................................................................................................................................................. Bob Spidale Jack’s Mother......................................................................................................................... Bonnie Dobkin Baker..................................................................................................................................... Jonathan Simkus Baker’s Wife..................................................................................................................... Gretchen Kimmeth Cinderella’s Stepmother................................................................................................Pamela Anderson Florinda..........................................................................................................................................Jessica Hunt Lucinda.....................................................................................................................................Kimberly Karlin Cinderella’s Father.......................................................................................................................Jim Merfeld Little Red Ridinghood................................................................................................................ Sam Heindl Witch.............................................................................................................................................Hannah Rose Cinderella’s Mother................................................................................................................... Emily Moran Mysterious Man............................................................................................................................Terry Bangs Wolf....................................................................................................................................................Ken Preuss Granny.................................................................................................................................. Danon Dastugue Rapunzel................................................................................................................................Mary Thompson Rapunzel’s Prince........................................................................................................................ Aaron Stash Cinderella’s Prince.........................................................................................................................Ken Preuss Steward........................................................................................................................................... Earl Warner Giant...................................................................................................................................... Danon Dastugue Snow White........................................................................................................................... Jenna Makkawy Sleeping Beauty................................................................................................................... Lesley Hoffman
ORCHESTR A Music Director.............................................................................................................................Marty Karlin Violin................................................................................................................ Cheryl Haack, Luann Benoit Viola..................................................................................................Elizabeth Shepherd, Emily Vansickel Cello.................................................................................................................................................. Rhea Davis Bass............................................................................................................................................... Kurt Henning Horn........................................................................................................ Sarah Younker, Erika Hollenbeck Trumpet................................................................................................................................Andy Malovance Flute/Piccolo................................................................................................................................ Nanci Karlin Clarinet...................................................................................................................................................Les Olds Bassoon....................................................................................................................................Bob Thompson Piano..................................................................................................................................Claire Birmingham Synthesizer........................................................................................................................Michael Goldman Percussion...........................................................................................................................................Paul Betz 6
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P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F Producers.............................................................................................................Charki Dunn, Sally Norlie Director......................................................................................................................................Susie Johnson Orchestra Director......................................................................................................................Marty Karlin Stage Manager....................................................................................................... Pericles Georgopoulos Set & Lighting Design..............................................................................................................Rich Winship Costume Designer.............................................................................................................. Joanna Melville Lighting Design..........................................................................................................................Rich Winship Technical Advisor........................................................................................................................Joby Benoit Technical Directors............................................................................................Sean Conlin, Troy Conlin Properties..................................................................................................................................Sheryl Morton Scenic Artist...................................................................................................................................... Tim Mann Props & Set Director..............................................................................................................Sheryl Morton Assistant Director........................................................................................................................ Janet Reich Assistant Stage Managers..................................................................Joanne Cascone, Chris Morgan Glenview Park District Liaison................................................................................. Ann Marie Shipstad House Managers............................................................................................... Amy Ticho, Scott Spector Audition Co-Chairs................................................................................Pamela Anderson, Nanci Karlin Program..................................................................................................................................... Mark Johnson Publicity Co-Chairs...................................................................................Mark Anderson, Barb Hibnick Wig Coordinator.......................................................................................................................Roberto Puig Posters/Postcards/Program................................................................................................ Mark Johnson Cast Social Coordinator......................................................................................................Kimberly Karlin 4th of July Parade Co-Chairs...................................................................... Janet Reich, Scott Spector Patron Program Chair.............................................................................................................. Chris Philbin Website Host.......................................................................................................................................Bill Hunt GBS Lobby Display..........................................................................................Laura Skeggs, Sally Norlie ITW Logo Designer.................................................................................................................. Brent Walker Tickets........................................................................................................................ Sally Norlie, Josh Ticho Group Tickets................................................................................................................................ Janet Reich Social Media..............................................................................................................................Scott Spector GBS Construction Crew..............................................................................Gabi Cepeda, Rachel Cloud Conor Cunningham, Cody Dietrich Alan Gelman, Erica Gelman Brian Heneghan, Dean Herrera Emily Horvath, Justin Kalish Miranda Koulogeorge, Alex Lugo Bradley Naal, Brendan Redfern Ali Sweet, Troy Wilson S TAG E C R E W Stage Manager Perry Georgopoulos
Assistant Stage Managers
Joanne Cascone Chris Morgan Running Crew
Al Carello Rachel Cloud Natalie Elizaroff
Emily Horvath Wayne Hildner Donna Price
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Pamela Anderson (Cinderella’s Stepmother) Pamela is excited to be performing in her second GTG production. You may have seen Pamela in other area productions including as Mrs. Paroo (The Music Man -MadKap Productions),Mrs Pugh (Annie - Big Deal Theater), Mrs Gloop (Willie Wonka -Highland Park Players), Housekeeper ( Man of LaMancha - Glenview Theater Guild), Mrs. Potts (Beauty and the Beast - Starlight Theater of Wilmette) To my husband Mark, thank you for your love and support. Much love to my two girls Sydney and Mackay. Terry Bangs (Narrator/Mysterious Man) Terry has been performing for most of his life . . . which covers lots of years. As a student at The University of Michigan, he was a member of the U of M Men’s Glee Club and appeared in numerous student productions. During his 20year Air Force career, he was a pilot and served as a faculty member at the USAF Academy, where he advised the cadet drama club and directed several student productions, including the Academy’s Bicentennial production of 1776. While a civilian business consultant--his second career—he performed in community theatre in Colorado Springs, Irvine CA, Deerfield, and Libertyville, where he is a board member and sometime-director for Liberty Town Productions. His second favorite role--until tonight--was Nicely Nicely in Guys and Dolls. But his favorite role is as dad to four daughters and a son, and grandfather to Nicholas, Sarah, Tyler and Matthew. Danon Dastugue (Granny/Giant) was last seen as Dotty Otley in Noises Off and in the Jeff Recommended production of Hank Williams: Lost Highway with Filament Ensemble. Previous Chicago, New Orleans and Los Angeles credits include The Original Grease, Red Herring, The Hiding Place, The Exonerated, and Tony ‘N Tina’s Wedding. She also directs and costumes for the Devonshire Playhouse in Skokie. Bonnie Dobkin (Jack’s Mom) Bonnie is thrilled to return to the Glenview Theatre Guild after a “brief” absence of 30 years. (Anyone remember GTG’s Annie Get Your Gun and Finian’s Rainbow? That was Bonnie.) Other roles in the (distant) past have included Anna in The King and I, and Mrs. Malloy in Hello, Dolly. Rejoining the GTG family has been a wonderful experience, as has her second time playing Jack’s Mom. Back in the 8
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real world, Bonnie works as an editorial director for educational products, and is also a published YA author. A big thank you to family and friends for all their love, encouragement, and support! Sam Heindl (Little Red Riding Hood)Sam is thrilled to be playing a dream role in GTG’s Into the Woods after a two year performance hiatus. Other favorite past shows include Sweeney Todd, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and Gleetastic: A Glee Tribute Cabaret. As always, she is grateful for her by-choice and by-blood family. As always, this show is dedicated to her mom, who may have left halfway through the woods but has never left for good. Lesley Hoffman (Sleeping Beauty) Lesley recently moved to Chicagoland from Texas with her husband, Thomas Hoffman, where they each attended college and earned a BA in Theater Arts. She most recently played Shelby Eatenton in Steel Magnolias at the Spencer Theatre in Ruidoso, New Mexico. This is her first performance with GTG and she is thrilled to be back on the stage performing alongside such talented artists. A heartfelt shout out to my family and friends, old and new, for their overwhelming encouragement and love. Jessica Hunt (Florinda) J. Hunt is thrilled to make her first appearance with GTG. Favorite roles include Cosette in Les Miz, Glinda in The Wizard of Oz, and Chava in Fiddler on the Roof. Jessica is also a music director: Dominican University, Midwest New Musicals at Light Opera Works, Child’s Play Touring Theatre; and a composer: Stafford & Hunt’s Cinderella (Christian Youth Theatre), Lucid (Diamante productions), Conversations in Time (Pro Organo CD label). She will enter the Master’s Program in Music Composition at DePaul this fall. Love to Perfecto, family, and friends! www.jessicahuntmusic.com Kimberly Karlin (Lucinda) Kimberly is so excited to return to GTG! Favorite past roles include: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Miss Dorothy); Fiddler on the Roof (Tzeitl); Oliver! (Bet); Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl); Moon Over Buffalo (Eileen); Hello, Dolly! (Ermengarde; all GTG) and Alice in Wonderland (Alice; winner of the Illinois AACT festival; HPP). Break a leg to the cast and crew! Love to my family, and thank you to Susie and Marty!
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Amy Keipert (Cinderella) Amy is thrilled to return to GTG after appearing as Rita in Millie last summer. Previous favorite roles elsewhere include Narrator (Joseph…), Tzeitel (Fiddler on the Roof), Grace (Annie), and Luisa (The Fantasticks). Amy is a middle school choir director in Skokie, music director of Palatine’s Caught in the Act theatre, and the Associate Conductor of the Chicago Chamber Choir, with whom she also sings soprano. She is a frequent vocal soloist with such ensembles as the Antiqua Baroque Consort, Illinois Brass Band, and the Mt. Prospect Community Band. Thanks to her wonderful family, friends, and the GTG team! Gretchen Kimmeth (Baker’s Wife) Gretchen is excited (and scared) to return to the woods and to GTG. Previously for GTG, she played Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady and Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain. Special thanks to friends and family who helped her have these moments of “and” on the stage this summer... especially her Dear Friend Robert, who is all she could wish for in a prince AND a baker, and for Theo, Gus and Mabel, who were worth every ridiculous spell and magic bean. Jenna Makkawy (Snow White) is absolutely thrilled to be playing Snow White in Into The Woods! This is the third time she will be seen on the GTG stage. She was just seen as Rebecca Sue in the Highland Park Player’s winter show, Shoolhouse Rock Live Too! She was in their fall production of CATS in the role of Tantomile! Previous credits include Thoroughly Modern Millie with GTG, and 42nd Street, Bye Bye Birdie (Deborah Sue), Annie, and The Wizard of Oz with HPP. She is a freshman in the Drama program at Lincoln Park High School. Jenna would like to thank her mom and family for all of their love and support. Jim Merfeld (Cinderella’s Father)Jim is thrilled to again be part of the GTG company, having appeared in Thoroughly Modern Millie and My Fair Lady. Jim has also performed with several other companies including Music On Stage Kiss Me Kate (gangster #2), Helping Others Through Theater, Deerfield Park District and Buffalo Grove Park District productions. He was also the lead tenor of the Buffalo Grove Singers for 15 years. Jim thanks his wife Joni, children Lindsey and Merrill, Brian and Andrea and granddaughter
Jordyn for their love and support and can’t wait to meet grand child ? due in July 2014. Emily Moran (Cinderella’s Mother)- This is Emily’s first appearance in a GTG production, and she is thrilled for the opportunity! Previous credits include: Guys and Dolls, Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, Hello, Dolly!, West Side Story, and many more. When not on stage, she is teaching K-8 music and choir, or running marathons. She wants to say a huge thank you to Nate, family, and friends for all of their support. This show is dedicated to Michael. Ken Preuss (Cinderella’s Prince, Wolf ) Ken is ecstatic to be performing the roles of the Wolf and Cinderella’s Prince. Previous roles include Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie, Joseph in Joseph, Tony in West Side Story, Curly in Oklahoma and the Padre in Man of La Mancha. An active director and music director in the area, recent projects include Music Direction of CATS (BroadwayWorld.com nominee) and 42nd Street with Highland Park Players, and stage direction of The Music Man and Annie. A huge thanks to Susie, Marty and the staff for this opportunity, and to an incredible cast and crew for an amazing experience. “Best to take the moment present, as a present for the moment.” Hannah Rose (Witch) is delighted to make her Sondheim debut with GTG, having previously appeared in Singin’ in the Rain (Kathy Selden) and South Pacific. Recent credits include Cats (Jellylorum), 42nd Street (Anytime Annie), The Musical of Musicals (June), and ...Millie (Millie), all with Highland Park Players. Last year she had the honor of performing in a concert production of Ragtime at New York’s Lincoln Center, starring Norm Lewis, Lea Salonga, Patina Miller, and Tyne Daly. Hannah is the music director for HUF/ Glencoe Park District’s Broadway Bound class for elementary students. She sends love to her spouse and spawn, and reminds them that, sometimes, “witches can be right.” Winky face. Jonathan Simkus (Baker) Jonathan is honored to be performing in his first production with Glenview Theatre Guild. He has previously performed with Big Noise Theatre Company’s Ragtime in the ensemble and Deerfield Family Theater’s The Secret Garden as Archibald Craven. Before moving back to Illinois in 2010, Jonathan lived in Arizona and Into the Woods
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performed the roles of Lord Savage in Jekyll & Hyde, Padre in Man of La Mancha and Mr. Mara in Miracle on 34th Street. Bob Spidale (Jack) is excited, well, excited and scared, to be going Into the Woods in his first GTG production. Recent credits include “Lucky” in Highland Park Players’ Schoolhouse Rock Live Too!, “Alonzo/Gus” in HPP’s CATS, and “Peter” in Up and Coming Theatre’s Jesus Christ Superstar. He wants to thank the directors for this awesome, scary, wonderful opportunity, his family for their love and support, and his very best friends, Milky-White and Harp, who would never abandon him. Aaron Stash (Rapunzel’s Prince) is excited to return to the GTG stage after last disappearing as Gaston in Beauty and the Beast. Favorite roles include Sparky (Forever Plaid), Vice Principal Panch (...Spelling Bee), Hysterium (...Forum); and Flynn Rider (Disney’s Tangled). Aaron flies the friendly skies of advertising at United during the day. Many thanks to Jenny, Cecily and Kai, for letting him play pretend in the Woods. Mary Thompson (Rapunzel) Mary Thompson is so excited to be in her first GTG production! Mary graduated from Elmhurst College in February 2013 with degrees in Music Education and Performance; some favorite roles include Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd and Miss Peru in The Bully Show. When not performing, Mary teaches private voice and piano lessons and walks dogs and pet sits throughout the NW suburbs. “Thanks to my family and friends; without your constant support and reassurance I wouldn’t be able to do this!” Earl Warner (Steward) Recently, Earl has been active in community theatre in Southern California performing in, Run For Your Wife; Who’s In Bed With The Butler (DTL nominee, lead actor); How To Succeed In Business… (Finch); and Bye, Bye Birdie (Albert). He is happy to be back with GTG this summer and performing in a Sondheim musical for the first time. How good does it get! Thanks to Susie, Marty, Charki and Sally for the opportunity, and to his lovely wife, Sharon, for supporting him in these efforts. And to a terrific audience, THANKS!
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Joby Benoit (Technical Advisor) Joby is thrilled to be released from cold storage to be deployed as technical robot for Into The Woods. Joby has been working behind the scenes on GTG productions since 2004 and is thankful to be part of the production staff once again. He was most recently the sound director / technical advisor for the 2014 Glenbrook Musical - Legally Blonde, where the primary color was pink and he heard the words “omigod you guys” close to a million times. Earlier this year he manned his usual post as technical advisor for both the Glenbrook North, and Glenbrook South Variety Shows and was the site lighting project manager for Illumination at the Morton Arboretum. Joby would like to thank the crew for all their hard work and of course Perry and Rich for putting up with him and for all the support and guidance over the years. Charki Dunn (Co-producer) This is the 8th show Charki has produced for GTG, having been active in community theatre since high school, both on stage and behind the scenes. She is so fortunate to work with Sally, a fabulous co-producer! Charki is the Director of Music at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School in Chicago, where she teaches Kindergarten 4th Grade music and directs elementary and middle school choirs. In addition, Charki has a private music studio in Buffalo Grove, where she teaches voice, piano and guitar. She thanks her children Aaron & Alex, Andy and Joanna, and Abra for all their love and support. A special shout out to grandson, Ziggy, and granddaughter, Sammy....Safta loves you! Perry Georgopoulos (Stage Manager) Perry is delighted to be returning to GTG for the eighth time as Stage Manager. Past credits include Stage Manager for Thoroughly Modern Millie, My Fair Lady, Man of La Mancha, Beauty and the Beast, Hello Dolly, Kiss Me Kate and Annie all for GTG and Into the Woods for Des Plaines Theatre Guild. Film credits include David in Eye Opening and Father in Kathryn Upside Down. Stage Credit include Plato/Macavity/Rumpus Cat in Cats, Joel in Beau Jest, Robert in Jane Eyre, Bazzard in The Mystery Of Edwin Drood, Bella Zangler in Crazy For You, Dan in Joseph, Greg in A Chorus Line, Garvin in Footloose and Tap Ensemble in 42nd Street. He has also appeared as a member of the Funny Bones improv comedy troupe. He is a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology where he received a degree in Architecture. 12
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Perry would like to express his overwhelming gratitude to the amazing crew of Into the Woods. Susie Johnson (Director) Susie is happy to be back again this year and thrilled to be directing Into the Woods. She has directed many GTG productions through the years including Fiddler on the Roof, Beauty and the Beast, Man of La Mancha and My Fair Lady. In the past, she has worked with a variety of local groups including Chicago Children’s Theater, Theater on the Lake, and Children’s Theater of Deerfield. She also taught theater for 9 years at both the middle and high school levels and is currently on staff at The School of Performing Arts in Naperville. She has been involved with Glenview Theatre Guild since 1996 and serves on the GTG board. Susie wants to thank the wonderful cast and crew of Into the Woods for sharing their incredible talent and dedicating their time and efforts to the process of bringing this show to the GTG stage. Susie is also very grateful to her family, Cody, Lars, Grace and Mark, for all their love and support! Marty Karlin (Orchestra Director) Marty has been Music Director for Glenview Theatre Guild’s recent productions of Thoroughly Modern Millie, My Fair Lady, Man of La Mancha, Beauty and the Beast South Pacific and Oliver!. Before that, he was Vocal Director for GTG’s Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof and Singin’ in the Rain. Thanks to the board of GTG for this wonderful opportunity. Thanks also to the rest of the production team and the exceptionally talented cast for their hard work, and to wife Nanci and daughters Sara and Kim for their love and support. Joanna Melville (Costume Designer) This is Joanna’s first design with Glenview Theatre Guild. Other Chicago area design work includes Strawdog Theatre Co. (Ensemble Member) Lookingglass, Shedd Aquarium, A Red Orchid, Lifeline, Lakeside Shakespeare, Shattered Globe, Quest, Backstage, Renaissance Theatreworks and Oakton Community College. A graduate of Illinois State University (BA), and the University of Wisconsin Madison (MFA), she resides in Chicago with her husband and sweet baby girl. joanna.melville@gmail.com Sheryl Morton (Props & Set Director) is a “jill” of many trades and is happily married to supportive and talented husband Leo for
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41 years. By day, she works as a professional organizer (Make It Happen) and her passion is still devoted to the creative end of live theatre- -making it happen with decorating sets and procuring props for various theatre groups starting with GTG many years ago and now including Glenbrook South High School, Prospect High School, and even Attea Jr. High. She thanks her family and friends for understanding and supporting her crazy “world”. She is proud to be part of this talented production staff and hopes you enjoy our show.
stage and served as producer for their next 10 productions. While appearing with GTG in the early years, Janet also appeared on-stage in 18 other productions with various theatre companies. She also served behind the scenes in many productions in various capacities. Janet thanks everyone involved with Into The Woods, including the extremely talented cast, staff, and crew. You are all amazing and I’m proud to be part of this wonderful production! Thanks to Susie for the opportunity and much thanks to family and friends for their support!
Sally Norlie (Co-producer) Sally is very honored to have produced this wonderful show! This is her seventh year involved in GTG. Sally has had many different roles with GTG which include usher, producer, assistant producer and performer. A very big thank you goes out to the cast, staff, crew and board for making this show so fantastic!! She also would like to thank Charki, her co-producer, for sharing this experience! Finally, a big thank you goes out to her family for supporting her through this show!
Rich Winship (Set & Lighting Design) is thrilled to return for his 21st GTG production as set and lighting designer. It’s great to be with old friends and new! It’s been another successful year of productions at GBS including the plays, Flowers for Algernon and Charlotte’s Web and the Variety Show, Signature. Rich also designed The Secret Garden for Deerfield Family Theater. Once again he’s extremely lucky to be collaborating with his extremely talented friends Susie, Tim, Perry, Joby and Sheryl and is excited to work with two recent students, the brothers Conlin, Sean and Troy. And no GBS show works without the incredibly dedicated stage crew-thank you all! Love to Andrea. Thanks to JWL and JPM. “Yet you may see the meaning of within”
Janet Reich (Assistant Director) Janet is in her 3rd year serving as AD, the 2nd with Susie. Her first show on-stage with GTG was in 1987 and after “catching the bug,” Janet appeared in GTG’s next 12 productions. She then stepped off the
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SPECIAL THANKS Ann Marie Shipstad, Glenview Park District Glenview Park Center Front Desk Staff Glenview Park Center, Evening Supervisors & Maintenance Crew Dr. Jim Shellard, Glenbrook South High School - Student Activities Glenbrook South High School - SAO Debbie Bales Greg Wojcik and the GBS Music Department and Staff Bill Hunt Helga Amella Aaron Kaplan Michael Goldman Claire Birmingham The Saints, Volunteers for the Performing Arts. Stage Crew Broadway Costumes, Inc., Chicago Brent Walker We also express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the many people who helped with our production after this program went to press. G L E N V I E W T H E AT R E G U I L D B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S President....................................................................................................................................... Charki Dunn Vice President..........................................................................................................................Susie Johnson Secretary....................................................................................................................................... Chris Philbin Treasurer........................................................................................................................................... Josh Ticho Members............................ Mark Anderson, Pamela Anderson, Ryan Elliott, Naomi Hershman, Barb Hibnick, Mark Johnson, Marty Karlin, Nanci Karlin, Sally Norlie, Janet Reich, Laura Skeggs, Scott Spector, Amy Ticho Glenview Park District Liaison................................................................................. Ann Marie Shipstad A B R I E F H I S TO R Y O F G TG The Glenview Theatre Guild (GTG) was founded in 1972 with the mission to offer Glenview and the surrounding communities a high quality, low cost exposure to theater. In addition, as a sponsored program of the Glenview Park District, GTG enables talented individuals from Glenview and throughout the Chicagoland area to share their gifts on stage. Each year we present a major musical production at Glenbrook South High School, although Glenbrook North High School is considered our second home. On an average, about 2,500 to 4,000 theatre patrons enjoy each year’s production. The annual show typically involves a cast of 40-50 singers, dancers, and actors from Glenview and the surrounding communities. In addition, we have a support staff of an additional 4050 people (e.g., director, choreographer, music director, producer, costume designer, set designer, stage crew, etc.). A good portion of the individuals involved in the show volunteer their time and talents to bring quality, affordable entertainment to the community. The Glenview Theatre Guild fosters a sense of community among all persons involved in putting on a production. All the months of work really pay off when we present a professional, quality production to you, our audience! 14
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PA S T S H OW S 19 74 - 2 014 2014 Winter Moon Over Buffalo 2013 Thoroughly Modern Millie 2012 My Fair Lady 2011 Man of La Mancha 2010 Beauty and the Beast 2009 South Pacific 2008 Oliver! 2007 Singin’ in the Rain 2006 Fiddler on the Roof 2005 The Sound of Music 2004 Hello, Dolly! 2003 Kiss Me, Kate 2002 Annie 2001 (theater renovation) 2000 Crazy for You 1999 The King & I 1998 Damn Yankees 1997 The Pajama Game 1996 - My Fair Lady 1995 Guys and Dolls 1994 The Music Man
1993 Brigadoon 1992 Me and My Girl 1991 Funny Girl 1990 42nd Street 1989 No, No, Nanette 1988 Mame 1987 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 1986 Hello, Dolly! 1985 Anything Goes 1984 George M! 1983 Finian’s Rainbow 1982 Annie Get Your Gun 1981 Carousel 1979/80 (hiatus years) 1978 The Fantasticks 1977 Camelot 1976 Red, White, and Blue 1975 Oklahoma 1974 The Music Man
PAT R O N S Platinum ($100 +) ABT Beth Alberts Mark and Pamela Anderson Dave and Debbie Bales Barden Family Carol Cohen Dick and Jean Doub Thomas and Mary Garby Kevins Place Maureen McGarvey Molly Scott
Gold ($50 - $99) Dr. Henry Dold Marty and Nanci Karlin Lorraine Kirst Chris Philbin Janet Reich Superior Optical
Deborah Cohen Daniel and Jeannie Frey Paul and Carol Keipert Debbie Miller Rosenstein Janet Schroeder Shelly Wax Bonnie Zarch
Silver ($25 - $49) Helga Amella Jeff and Diane Arnold Arthur Bierman Café Lucca Ellen Cusack
Bronze ($5 - $24) Joanne Hamer Donations received after May 30, 2014, will appear in our 2015 programs.
Congratulations to our 2014 GBS Scholarship Recipient Each May, Glenview Theatre Guild presents a scholarship to a Glenbrook South HS graduating senior. The recipient of this year’s Scholarship is Troy Conlin, 2014 Glenbrook South High School Graduate. Troy will be attending Purdue University to study Engineering and Theater. He is a hardworking well-deserved recipient of the award. Congratulations Troy!
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M A K E A D O N AT I O N Help support the arts in your community Many long hours of faithful dedication go into each Glenview Theatre Guild production. Your ticket purchase helped to provide the sets, costumes, makeup, scripts, directors, and musicians for this production. If you would like to further support our efforts to bring quality entertainment that is affordable for the entire family, please make a donation by becoming a patron for next year’s production. Your contribution entitles you to receive advance information of all GTG events through our mailings. In addition, your name will appear in next year’s program, identifying you as a supporter. Thank you for your patronage of the Glenview Theatre Guild!! Yes, I would be happy to help the Glenview Theatre Guild present high quality, affordable community theater by making a donation! Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________ State: _____________ ZIP: _____________________ Phone: (______) ___________________________ Email (optional): ___________________________ _____Platinum Patron ($100+) _____Silver Patron ($25-$49)
_____Gold Patron ($50-$99) _____Bronze Patron ($5-$24)
_____I am unable to contribute as this time. However, please add my name to your mailing list so I Glenview Theatre Guild hear about upcoming events. c/o Chris Philbin Mail this form along with your check (payable to Glenview Theatre Guild) to: 900 N. Glenayre Glenview, IL 60025
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