LOW-Hello Dolly

December 26, 2010 – January 2, 2011 30th Season, 88th Mainstage Stage Production

BRIDGET MCDONOUGH General Manager

RUDY HOGENMILLER Artistic Director Presents

HELLO, DOLLY! Book by MICHAEL STEWART Music and Lyrics by JERRY HERMAN Based on the play “The Matchmaker” by Thornton Wilder Originally Produced on Broadway by DAVID MERRICK Originally Directed by GOWER CHAMPION

Conductor Roger L. Bingaman Scenic Designer Tom Burch

Costume Designer Emily Nelson

Lighting Designer Charles Jolls

Sound Designer Miles Polaski

Stage Manager Anya Plotkin

Production Manager Paige Keedy

Stage Director & Choreographer Rudy Hogenmiller Senior Previews are sponsored by St. Francis Hospital and The Frank B. Foster Charitable Trust.

“Dolly Levi” costumes designed by Rafael Colon Castanera for Arkansas Repertory Theatre.

HELLO, DOLLY! is presented by arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, New York, New York 10022.

Light Opera Works 1

A B O U T L I G H T O P E R A WO R K S LIGHT OPERA WORKS is a resident professional not-for-profit music theater in Evanston, founded in 1980. The company’s mission is to produce and present musical theater from a variety of world traditions. Such works include American, British, Viennese and French operetta, classic American musical theater, as well as contemporary fare. Since its inaugural season in 1981, LIGHT OPERA WORKS continues to be a leader in the United States for the presentation of these historically important and theatrically delightful works of art in productions similar in size and scope to their originals, in modern productions with professional artists and full orchestra. LIGHT OPERA WORKS is a member of the Illinois Arts Alliance, League of Chicago Theatres, National Alliance for Musical Theatre, the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau, and is a participant in ChicagoClassicalMusic.com. For a listing of LIGHT OPERA WORKS’ repertoire, and information on past productions, visit our website at www.LightOperaWorks.com.

Campagnola, Prairie Moon and Trattoria Demi are the preferred restaurants of Light Opera Works. Special thanks to Whole Foods Evanston for sponsorship of the HELLO, DOLLY! opening reception.

A F E W S H O R T WO R D S F R O M T H E A R T I S T I C D I R E C TO R Happy holidays, everyone! Welcome to HELLO, DOLLY!, one of the great American musical comedies. It’s such a pleasure to return to DOLLY and present it to you, since it was one of the first shows that I was involved with as a young dancer. I’m happy to welcome back to Light Opera Works my dear friend of 30 years, Mary Robin Roth; hello, Dolly, it’s so nice to have you back where you belong! It’s great too having Peter Verdico back on our boards joining her as that well-known half-a-millionaire, Horace Vandergelder. As always, when working on a musical or operetta from a bygone era, all the actors and I strive together to create something wonderful, funny and truthful—and in this case, to honor the great tradition of the original HELLO, DOLLY! director and choreographer, the masterful Gower Champion.

Enjoy!

Rudy Hogenmiller Artistic Director

S P E C I A L T H A N K S TO The Saints; G. Todd Hunt; Dr. John D. McMahon; Robert Markey; the staff of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center; Northwestern University Office of Special Events; Sheila Dworak; Peter Dully; Emily Crespo; McGaw YMCA Children’s Center; T. C. Furlong; Irving Park Lutheran Church; Arkansas Repertory Theatre; Chamber Opera Chicago; Duxler Complete Auto Care 2 Light Opera Works

CAST Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi................................................................................ Mary Robin Roth* Horace Vandergelder................................................................................................ Peter Verdico Cornelius Hackl........................................................................................................... Robert Brady Barnaby Tucker........................................................................................................ Patrick Tierney Irene Molloy................................................................................................................ Jessye Wright Minnie Fay.................................................................................................................... Danielle Plisz Ambrose Kemper...........................................................................................................Phil Higgins Ermengarde......................................................................................................................Diane Mair Ernestina............................................................................................................ Yvonne Strumecki Rudolph.....................................................................................................................David Whitlock Townspeople, Waiters, etc.

Marshall Back, Erica Bittner, Nathan Carroll, Bryan Conner, Peter Durkin, Kara Edmark, Brendan J. Foley, Jody Goldman, Bobby Johnson, Rachel Klippel, Mark Kosten, Jonathan Kwock, Mark LeBeau, Jr., Kirsten Lendyke, Emilie Lynn, Ben Mason, Jennifer Oakley, Amy Orman, Keith Richards, Daniel Spagnuolo, David Whitlock Understudies Jody Goldman (Dolly), David Whitlock (Horace), Mark LeBeau, Jr. (Cornelius), Mark Kosten (Barnaby), Emilie Lynn (Irene), Rachel Klippel (Minnie Fay), Bryan Conner (Ambrose), Kirsten Lendyke (Ermengarde) *Appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association ORCHESTR A (Musicians are members of Chicago Federation of Musicians, Local 10-208) Flute / Piccolo / Clarinet / Alto Sax..........................................................................Gail Crosson Clarinet / Alto Sax...................................................................................................Rose Sperrazza Clarinet / Tenor Sax...............................................................................................James P. Ramey Clarinet / Bass Clarinet / Baritone Sax.............................................................William R. Olson Trumpet.........................................................John Burson, Kevin G. Wood, Charles K. Finton Trombone..................................................................................John McAllister, James Mattern Percussion.................................................................................................... Debbie Katz Knowles Piano / Celeste / Keyboard............................................................................................Linda Slein Violin I.............................................................. Harvey Lobstein (Concertmaster), Nina Saito,

Elizabeth M. Brown, John F. Ling Violin II...............................................................................Diana J. Brodick, Corinne K. Brodick Viola......................................................................................Kjell S. Sleipness, Shiho Toyonaga Cello..............................................................................................Dorothy A. Deen, Richard Yeo Bass........................................................................................................................... Joseph Krzysiak

COVER SPOTLIGHT The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago.

The Auditorium Theatre is the crowning achievement of famed architects Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan.

It opened in 1889 and its architectural integrity and perfect acoustics are internationally recognized.

Photo by James Steinkamp Light Opera Works 3

PresHomes-Footlights_color_Layout 1 11/15/10 6:05 PM Page 1

Mom always helped you

with the big decisions.

Here’s your chance to return the favor.

It’s not easy finding the right situation for your mom as her health needs change. e answer is e Highlands of Evanston Assisted Living community.

Our experienced staff is specially trained to provide your mother with the attention and care she deserves. Registered nurses administer medication, while resident assistants check on her, help with dressing, and keep her safe 24 hours a day.

We also give your mom, dad or Aunt Betty every opportunity to enjoy life to the fullest. We encourage residents to have new experiences, plus continue doing the things they love.

Because at Presbyterian Homes and e Highlands of Evanston, caring is more than just a word – it’s a different language. To reserve a time for lunch and a visit, call Carol Tatarowicz at 847-866-1615.

The Highlands of Evanston at westminster place

3131 Simpson (Golf Road) • Evanston, Illinois 60201 847-866-1615 • www.presbyterianhomes.org

P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F Stage Director / Choreographer.....................................................................................Rudy Hogenmiller Conductor / Chorus Master.............................................................................................Roger L. Bingaman Scenic Designer..................................................................................................................................Tom Burch Costume Designer........................................................................................................................ Emily Nelson Lighting Designer.............................................................................................................................Charles Jolls Sound Designer..............................................................................................................................Miles Polaski Properties Designers.....................................................................Deborah Lindell, Mealah Heidenreich Hair and Make-up Designer.........................................................................................................Marvin Riebe Assistant Music Director................................................................................................................. Linda Slein Dance Captain......................................................................................................................... Bobby Johnson Orchestra Contractor / Music Librarian..............................................................................Harvey Lobstein Production Manager........................................................................................................................Paige Keedy Stage Manager...............................................................................................................................Anya Plotkin Assistant Stage Manager.........................................................................................................Dayna Shrader Master Electrician / Light Board Programmer...................................................................... Mac Vaughey Run Crew Chief........................................................................................................................... Adam L. Veness Run Crew..........................................................................................................Casey Franklin, David Servillo Lighting Board Operator.............................................................................................................Daniel Howe Sound Board Operator........................................................................................................David Lee Bradke Spotlight Operators....................................................................................... Aaron Shapiro, Richard Lundy Sound Assistant..........................................................................................................................Jessica Wright Hair and Make-up Assistant...............................................................................................Sienna Macedon Wardrobe Assistant..................................................................................................................Alicia Anne Lees Set Construction............................................................................................................Means of Production

SYNOPSIS OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT ONE Scene 1: Street Scene in New York in the 1890’s Opening Act One......................................................................................................................... The Company “I Put My Hand In”......................................................................................................................................... Dolly Scene 2: Horace Vandergelder’s Feed Store, Yonkers, New York “It Takes a Woman”................................................................Horace, Cornelius, Barnaby, and Company “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” Cornelius, Barnaby, Dolly, Ermengarde,

Ambrose and Company Scene 3: Mrs. Molloy’s Hat Shop and New York Street “Ribbons Down My Back”...........................................................................................................................Irene “Motherhood March”............................................................................................... Dolly, Irene and Minnie “Dancing”............................................................................................... Dolly, Irene, Cornelius and Barnaby “Before the Parade Passes By”......................................................................................Dolly and Company 15-minute intermission ACT TWO Scene 1: Outside the Hoffman House Hotel “Elegance”…Irene, Minnie, Cornelius and Barnaby Scene 2: Harmonia Gardens Restaurant “Waiters’ Galop”.................................................................................................................................... Orchestra “Hello, Dolly”.......................................................................................................................Dolly and Company Scene 3: Courtroom “It Only Takes a Moment”.......................................................................... Cornelius, Irene and Company “So Long, Dearie”............................................................................................................................................Dolly Scene 4: Vandergelder’s Feed Store Finale Ultimo......................................................................Horace, Dolly, Irene, Cornelius and Company Light Opera Works 5

CAST

Mary Robin Roth

Peter Verdico

Jessye Wright

Robert Brady

Danelle Plisz

Patrick Tierney

Diane Mair

Phil Higgins

Yvonne Strumecki

David Whitlock

Marshall Back

Erica Bittner

Nathan Carroll

Bryan Conner

6 Light Opera Works

C A S T ( c o n t .)

Peter Durkin

Kara Edmark

Brendan J. Foley

Jody Goldman

Bobby Johnson

Rachel Klippel

Mark Kosten

Jonathan Kwock

Mark LeBeau, Jr.

Kirsten Lendyke

Emilie Lynn

Ben Mason

Jennifer Oakley

Amy Orman

Keith Richards

Daniel Spagnuolo

Light Opera Works 7

BIOGR APHIES MARY ROBIN ROTH (Dolly Gallagher Levi) was last seen at Light Opera Works playing five different characters in NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY. Since then she has “taken her veil on the road” as Sister Robert Anne in productions of NUNSENSE (with Cindy Williams), NUNSENSE 2 (with Marcia Wallace), and NUNSENSATIONS (with Georgia Engel). Regional credits include THE FULL MONTY (Jeanette) and CABARET (Fraulein Schneider) at Mason Street Warehouse, HELLO, DOLLY! (Dolly), GYPSY (Mama Rose) and ANNIE (Miss Hannigan) at Arkansas Repertory Theatre, and FUNNY GIRL (Fanny) at Beef and Boards in Indianapolis. Favorite Chicago roles include the title role in MAME and Carlotta in FOLLIES (Jeff Award, After Dark Award), both at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. She performed at the Tony Awards in 1987, and for President Reagan at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C. Appearances on Broadway include THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD and SENATOR JOE, and her touring credits include the national and international companies of EVITA and the Toronto company of SUNSET BOULEVARD. PETER VERDICO (Horace Vandergelder) appeared at Light Opera Works in CARNIVAL! (Schlegel), SOUTH PACIFIC (Brackett), KISS ME, KATE (First Man), GIGI (Manuel) and THE MUSIC MAN (Mayor Shinn). He was recently seen in Promethean Theatre’s THE FANTASTICKS, and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS with Lacosta Theatre. Recent credits include BAREFOOT IN THE PARK with Metropolis Theater, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES with Night Blue Theatre, and GYPSY with Stage Right Productions. His favorite roles include Tevye in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Julian Marsh in 42ND STREET, Carroll Todd in VICTOR/VICTORIA, Tito Merelli in LEND ME A TENOR, George Hay in MOON OVER BUFFALO, Juror #3 in TWELVE ANGRY MEN and Harry Brock in BORN YESTERDAY.

8 Light Opera Works

JESSYE WRIGHT (Irene Molloy) appeared with Light Opera Works as Charlotte in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Manon in BITTER SWEET and in the title role of IOLANTHE. She appeared as soloist in Mozart’s REQUIEM in Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall; as Meg Page in FALSTAFF in Castres, France; Mozart’s MESSIAH at Carnegie Hall; in the title role in CARMEN at Ravinia Music Festival with Opera Theater North; as Pitti-Sing in THE MIKADO with Nashville Opera; and as alto soloist with Chicago’s Music of the Baroque under Jane Glover. A past national semi-finalist in the Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions, Jessye received the Ardis Krainik Memorial Prize in Voice from Chicago’s National Bel Canto Foundation and won 2nd place in the 2005 International Classical Singer Competition.

ROBERT BRADY (Cornelius Hackl) was seen this season with Light Opera Works as Sir Richard Cholmondeley in THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD and in the ensemble of CAROUSEL; he also understudied the role of Michael in I DO! I DO! Previously, he was Samuel in the 2009 THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, and appeared in CANDIDE, DIE FLEDERMAUS, and 2002’s THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE. A California native, he is a graduate of the Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts. He has performed professionally for 17 years, working for such companies as Fairfield Civic Theater, Vallejo Civic Theater, Sacramento Music Circus, the Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville and Royal Caribbean International. Locally, he has appeared with First Folio Theatre.

DANIELLE PLISZ (Minnie Fay) returns to Light Opera Works, where she was seen as Bianca in KISS ME, KATE. Other Chicago credits include A CHORUS LINE and HAIRSPRAY (Marriott Theatre), SUGAR (Drury Lane Oakbrook), GIRLS VS. BOYS (The House Theatre of Chicago), THE TAFFETAS (Noble Fool Theatricals), and MAME (Drury Lane Oakbrook), and her

B I O G R A P H I E S ( c o n t .) regional credits include Anita in WEST SIDE STORY, Louise in GYPSY, and Julie in SHOW BOAT. Danielle was a featured singer on Tokyo Disney Sea and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.

PATRICK TIERNEY (Barnaby Tucker) returns to Light Opera Works after appearing in the cockney quartet in last season’s MY FAIR LADY. Other Chicago area credits include Leaf Coneybear in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Danny in BABY with Actors Theatre Company, The Barber in MAN OF LA MANCHA at Theatre at the Center, and Jean-Michel in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES with Bohemian Theatre Ensemble. This summer, Patrick was chosen by Chicago Tribune critic Chris Jones as one of 2010’s “Hot New Faces” in Chicago theater.

DIANE MAIR (Ermengarde) was seen with Light Opera Works in CAROUSEL,

Growing together.

College preparatory education for age 3 through Grade 12.

640 Lincoln Street, Evanston - 847-866-6055 w w w. r o y c e m o r e s c h o o l . o r g

10 Light Opera Works

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, C’EST LA VIE, THE MUSIC MAN, IOLANTHE, CARNIVAL! and DIE FLEDERMAUS. Other recent credits include Virginia Poe in THE MADNESS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE (First Folio Shakespeare Festival), as well as Maureen in RENT and Cassie in A CHORUS LINE (Night Blue Theatre).

She has appeared with Northlight Theatre, Victory Gardens Theater, Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, Apple Tree Theatre, Dog & Pony Theatre Company, Redmoon Theater and is a proud member of TASK Theatre. She has worked regionally with The Long Wharf, Michigan Opera Theatre and the New York Fringe Festival, and internationally at the Festival Theatre d’Avignon, France. Her film credits include THE CLOCKMAKER’S REVELATION and THE RACE. She is a graduate of Northwestern University, where she teaches Acting for Film for the NHSI Summer Program.

PHIL HIGGINS (Ambrose Kemper) returns to Light Opera Works, where he was last seen as Rolf in THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Alf in DARLING OF THE DAY; other productions with the company include H. M. S. PINAFORE, CARNIVAL!, and THE MERRY WIDOW. He appeared in LA CAGES AUX FOLLES (Jean-Michel), MAN OF LA MANCHA (Captain of the Inquisition) and KNUTE ROCKNE: ALL AMERICAN at Theatre at the Center in Munster, Indiana. Phil spent a summer as a Kit Kat Boy in CABARET with Peninsula Players in Door County, Wisconsin.

He holds a degree in musical theatre from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University.

RUDY HOGENMILLER (Director / Choreographer / Artistic Director) has directed and/or choreographed many Light Opera Works productions, most recently I DO! I DO!, THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, C’EST LA VIE, MY FAIR LADY and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. For almost 30 years he has been an actor, director and choreographer in Chicago, work-

B I O G R A P H I E S ( c o n t .) ing at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Marriott Theatre, Drury Lane Evergreen Park, Theatre at the Center, Northlight Theatre, Mercury Theatre, Pegasus Players and Chamber Opera Chicago. As a dancer he toured nationally and internationally from Los Angeles to Japan to Egypt with EVITA, A CHORUS LINE and THE FANTASTICKS. He has received 17 nominations and six Joseph Jefferson Awards for choreography and/or direction, and is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers.

ROGER L. BINGAMAN (Conductor / Chorus Master / Music Director) most recently conducted I DO! I DO!, CAROUSEL, THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, MY FAIR LADY and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Light Opera Works, where he has held many positions, including conductor, chorus master, assistant conductor and pianist.

In December of 2005 he was named the company’s music director. Mr. Bingaman has been the director of the apprentice program and chorus master for the Sarasota Opera in Sarasota, Florida since 1999. Mr. Bingaman began his tenure at Sarasota Opera in 1998 as an assistant conductor. “Bing” is the music director of Irving Park Lutheran Church and is the artistic director of the Irving Park Fine Arts Series; he is also choir director and organist at Ezra Habonim in Niles. Bing has worked with Lyric Opera’s Opera-in-the-Neighborhoods program Michigan Opera Theatre, the Savoyaires, Milwaukee Opera Theater, Dayton Opera, Opera Lenawee and Opera Lafayette, among others.

MAURITIUS, THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS (Northlight Theatre), touring productions of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, MACBETH, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (Chicago Shakespeare Theater) as well as shows for About Face, ATC, Apple Tree Theatre, Pegasus Players, Timeline, Lifeline, Strawdog, Piven, Next, and many others.

Regional work includes Peninsula Players, Arizona Theatre Company, Cleveland Play House, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Williamstown Theatre Festival and others. He is the recipient of three After Dark Awards, two Jeff nominations (one win), and the Michael Maggio Emerging Designer Award. He teaches at University of Chicago, is a member of Local USA 829, and his work can be seen online at www. tomburch.com.

EMILY NELSON (Costume Designer) has designed costumes for many theater, opera and dance companies in the Chicago area, working alongside award-winning designers and directors at Chamber

TOM BURCH (Scenic Designer) returns to Light Opera Works following I DO! I DO!, CAROUSEL, THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, THE MIKADO, THE MERRY WIDOW, CANDIDE and MY NIGHT AT JACQUES’. Other Chicago credits include GAS FOR LESS, TALKING PICTURES and the Horton Foote Festival (Goodman Theatre), SOUVENIR, Light Opera Works 11

B I O G R A P H I E S ( c o n t .)

Opera Chicago, Northeastern University, DePaul University, Dream Theatre Company, Halcyon Theatre’s Alcyone Festival, Bare Boned Theatre, and more. A Chicago native, Emily is an exhibited painter and is currently working on a 100-piece project that combines visual art with music. This is her Light Opera Works debut.

CHARLES JOLLS (Lighting Designer) has been freelancing as a lighting designer based in Chicago for more than 20 years. With Light Opera Works, he was lighting designer for I DO! I DO!, C’EST LA VIE and NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY. He has worked with many professional companies in town including Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Northlight Theatre, Apollo Theatre, Chicago Opera Theater, Steppenwolf Theatre, Next Theatre, Stage Left Theatre, Theatre at the Center, Midnight Circus, the Sweat Girls and CenterStage Productions. His work has taken him across the United States as well as to Canada, the Caribbean, China, and the United Arab Emirates. He is the proud recipient of the Hurckes Award for Artisans and Technicians, and is a member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829.

ANYA PLOTKIN (Stage Manager) has stage managed more than a dozen productions at Light Opera Works, including OKLAHOMA!, SOUTH PACIFIC, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, CANDIDE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, RAGTIME, and THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, and she is also the manager of our Summer Musical Theater Workshop program. In the world of opera, Anya has stage managed at Chicago Opera Theater (most recently, GIASONE), Sarasota Opera, St. Petersburg Opera, El Paso Opera, Chamber Opera Chicago, and Opera Illinois. She has worked locally with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Pegasus Players, A Red Orchid Theatre, The Goodman Theatre, Victory Gardens, About Face Theatre Company, as well as The Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C. Anya is a proud alumna of Northwestern University.

BRIDGET McDONOUGH (General Manager) has been employed in arts management since graduating from Northwestern University in 1978. In 1980 she co-founded Light Opera Works with Philip Kraus and others. She holds membership in the Illinois Arts Alliance, is past president of the Rotary Club of MILES POLASKI (Sound Designer) Evanston, and served on the boards of designed the sound for numerous Light the Evanston Convention and Visitors’ Opera Works productions, most recently Bureau, Evanston Chamber of ComI DO! I DO! and CAROUSEL. A Chicago merce, the National Alliance for Musical sound designer, composer, musician and Theatre, Around the Coyote, as well as DJ, Miles won a Jeff Award for his sound the School of Communication Alumni design of A MOUSE IN A JAR with Red Board at Northwestern University. She Tape Theatre. He is the resident sound is currently on the board of the North designer with Collaboraction and a music Shore International Network, the tourdirector/curator with Serendipity Theatre’s ism committee of Chicago’s North Shore 2ND STORY. Working with many Chicago Convention and Visitors’ Bureau and theatre companies, his favorite credits the Musicians Club of Women. In 2008, include UNCLE VANYA (TUTA), CADILLAC she served as one of the international (Chicago Dramatists), A CHRISTMAS STORY judges at the Second Vladimir Kurochkin (Noble Fool Theatricals), TALK RADIO (The International Competition of Young ArtGift Theatre Company), DR. EGG (Redmoon ists of Operetta and Musicals in YekaterTheater), THE HAIRY APE (The Hypocrites/ inburg, Russia, and was honored by the Goodman Theatre), DIVERSEY HARBOR Evanston Chamber of Commerce with (Theatre Seven), BLOODY BESS (BackStage their 2009 Public Service / Nonprofit Theatre Company) and OF MICE AND MEN Person of the Year Award.

(Steppenwolf Theatre).

12 Light Opera Works

A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S TA F F General Manager....................................................................................... Bridget McDonough Artistic Director................................................................................................. Rudy Hogenmiller Music Director................................................................................................Roger L. Bingaman Business Manager.....................................................................................................Michael Kotze Director of Audience and Press Services................................................ Christopher A. Riley Administrative and Production Associate......................................................Kyle A. Dougan Interns...................................................................................Reeny Hofrichter, Dayna Shrader,

Christopher Davis, Jacqueline Schiffer Box Office Staff...................................................................................... Myra Levin, Sherrie Witt,

Lino Rocha, Gail Musial Development Services.......................................................................................Juno Consulting Marketing Services........................................................................................The Hunt Company Graphic Design................................................................................................ Bill Van Nimwegen Photography............................................. Rich Foreman, Chris Ocken, Dr. John McMahon Volunteers.......................................................................................................................... The Saints Auditors............................................................................................................Brook Weiner L.L.C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robert A. Greendale, M.D., President Jefferson C. Collins, Immediate Past President Ted C. Fishman Joseph Greco, M.D. Bridget McDonough Pamela T. Pettibone Rosie Rees Morris E. Robinson, Sr. Pamela P. Rosenbusch Benjamin P. Shapiro Robert Douglas Sphatt Catherine Westphal The Honorable Lorraine H. Morton, Former Mayor of Evanston, Honorary Board Member

ADVISORY COUNCIL The Honorable Judy Baar Topinka, Illinois Comptroller-elect, Honorary Chair Stephen G. Baime William J. Erickson Estelle Kriv Robert Markey Dominic Missimi Julian Oettinger Duckie and Gregg Opelka Pamela T. Pettibone James Schneider Kenneth Shepro Hugh Smith Gary Wigoda

T H E O P P O R T U N I T Y F U N D 2 010 THE OPPORTUNITY FUND is the society of donors making gifts of $500 or more to Light Opera Works’ annual funds, benefits and other fundraising efforts. The care and belief of these patrons place them among the company’s most valued friends. Light Opera Works continues to flourish because of their kindness and generosity. To participate in this special community and enjoy a series of unique events, please call (847) 869-6300. $10,000 and more Anonymous (1) Mr. and Mrs. Charles Angell Lyn M. Dickey Mr. and Mrs. Jack O’Kieffe Jefferson C. Collins

$3,500-$9,999 Anonymous (1) Dr. and Mrs. Robert Arensman John R. Dainauskas Joesph Greco, M.D. Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Greendale Howard E. Hallengren G. Todd Hunt

Walter Keevil Bridget McDonough and Robert Markey Mr. and Mrs. Julian Oettinger Gene Servillo and Rosie Rees Mr. Robert Douglas Sphatt Light Opera Works 13

T H E O P P O R T U N I T Y F U N D 2 010 ( c o n t .) $1,000-$3,499 Anonymous (1) Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Baime Dr. Patricia Conard Birk in memory of Merlind Desmond Mr. and Mrs. Paul Carman Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Calvanese Mrs. Ramona H. Choos Mr. and Mrs. Eldred DuSold Ted Fishman and Sara Stern Ms. Sasha Gerritson David F. Goldberg Dr. Harold and Mrs. Jane Goodman Robert J. and Julie P. Gordon Mr. and Mrs. J. Stanley Graves Mr. and Mrs. Glenn R. Haas Mr. Harold Hartshorne Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joyce Susan Kozak Charitable Fund The Sheldon L. and Pearl R. Leibowitz Foundation Bobbie and Rano Mueller Margo and James Oliff Pamela T. Pettibone Richard Pettibone Edward and Leah Reicin Mrs. Merle Reskin

Mr. James Ringenoldus Richard and Margaret Romano Mrs. Valerie Rothschild Ben and Marianne Schapiro Mr. James Schneider Mr. Allan Scholl Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Shapiro Kenneth C. Shepro Muriel and Richard Smock Mr. Peter P. Thomas Paul Thompson Catherine Westphal and Gary Raphael Gary Wigoda and Barbara Gressel $500-$999 Anonymous (2) Janet R. Bauer Joan and Julian Berman Mr. and Mrs. Tom Blake Ms. Jo Burr Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bushala Mrs. William Carnall Nancy G. Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Ron Cohen Mary and John Crawford Hon. Barbara Flynn Currie David Curry Mr. Bernard J. Dobroski Marilyn R. Drury-Katillo Nellie and Sheldon Fink Robert and Lou-Ellen Finn

Donald Flayton Mr. and Mrs. Paul Giddings Gigi’s Dolls and Sherry’s Teddy Bears Pat and John Grady Mr. Robert Habig Mr. and Mrs. James Herst Angeline S. Higginson and John P. Higginson, Jr Stanley Hilton Patricia and Thomas James Ms. Pamela Johnson Mr. Edward Kaczmarek and Marie Graham Dr. Herb and Mrs. Adrienne Kamin Ronald S. Katch William M. Klein Charlene Marcus Ms. Mary McCauley Bill Mooney Mrs. Paul L. Morrison, Jr. Naomi Yale and Milton Nidetz Mr. and Mrs. John P. Nordhaus Alice and David Osberg Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin Pakin Heather and Edward Patay Pam and Larry Rosenbusch Jeanne and Jack Siegel Marianne Schenker and Ben Schenker

CO NTR I B UTO R S TO LI G HT O PE R A WO R K S 2 010 S E A SO N FU N DS $250-$499 Ms. Jane Ambler Sharon and John Baldwin Mr. Steven Bashwiner Mrs. C. K. Beebe, III Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beilfuss Dieter Bergman John M. Betts Joan and Julian Berman 14 Light Opera Works

Mr. and Mrs. Hans Boden Janice Conway Marge Czarnowski Inge de la Camp Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Donoghue Mr. William Ibe Mr. Woodruff Imberman Ms. Claudia Katz Mrs. Gayle Keefer Ms. Jean Klingenstein

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kolar Fran Kravitz and Daniel Edelman Mrs. Joan Lemasters Patti and Clifford Levy Mr. and Mrs. Charles Licht Edward W. Malstrom Ms. Patrice H. Marks Dr. Joan Martin Rev. Phil Martinez

CONTRIBUTORS TO LIGHT OPERA WORKS 2010 SEASON FUNDS ( c o n t .)

Ward and Mary Lou McClelland Ms. Sarah J. Miller Mrs. Kay C. Nalbach Mr. and Mrs. John Nance Xan Nelson and William Chin Mr. John Nicolette Glendora and Robert O’Brien Lawrence Plotkin Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sloan Clarice and Rolf Stetter Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Styers Ms. Peggy Sullivan $100-$249 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. James Aagaard Mr. and Mrs. Arlyn E. Albrecht Mr. Louis Aquila Mr. Melvin Baity Sharon and John Baldwin Ms. Margaret D. Ball Dr. and Mrs.Theodore Balsam Ms. Barbara E. Beck Dr. William W. and Reverend Deborah Bell Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Berger Ruth and Bob Berns Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Berz Leonard Bloomfield Ms. Penelope Boukidis Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Brooks Ms. Joyce J. Brown Ms. Jo Burr Ms. Lee Cabot Dr. Suzanne and Alderman Leonard Cahnmann Mr. Raymond Chan Mr. and Mrs. Herbert S. Channick Ms. Angie Clark

Dr. Robert D. and Lynn M. Clark Henry Cohen Lillian and Herbert Cohen Milton Colman Marie and Edwin Comiskey Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Creamer Robert Gordon Dalby Dr. Lawrence A. Domont Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Eisenstein Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Elrod Sally H. Ennis Ms. Fran Faller Mary Feay Ms. Elaine Fishman Dr. and Mrs. William Fishman Nona Flores Rhoda and Henry Frank Family Foundation Peter Friedmann and Karen Laner Ms. Kay Furey Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Ganan Ms. Betty Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Joel D. Gingiss Mr. Charles Gohs Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Golden Dr. Doris Graber Mr. and Mrs. Richard Grace Barbara and Merrill Greenberger Joan and Bill Haase Mr. James Harms Mr and Mrs. Jack Harriff Mrs. Helen Hastings Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hastings Mr. Thomas W. Havey Mr. and Mrs. John R. Herman Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hilton Mary Louise Jackowicz Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kapoun Mr. and Mrs. Barry Ketter

Mr. John O. King Bill Kirchmeyer and Jim Spiegel Mr. Jack Koefoot Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kolar Mrs. Betty Kolb Mrs. Alina Krylow Betsy Landes and Barry Levenstam Joyce Wallace Lerner, in honor of Dr. Robert Greendale Jon and Lisa Levy Ms. Phyllis Lisk Judy and Maynard Louis Ms. Joyce Marks Trude and Sherwin Marks Rev. Phil Martinez Ms. Vernadine J Martlock Mr. Robert W. Marwin Mr. and Mrs. Royce Masterson Ms. Katherine McDonagh Jana McIlroy Linda McKinsey and Bruce Yermack Dr. and Mrs. John McMahon Mary Beth Mikrut Ms. Lorraine Milius Marilyn Mines, in memory of Arthur and Lillian Shields Mr. and Mrs. William C. Mitchell Mr. James P. Morris Audrey and John Nankervis Jane E. Naylor-Bernardy Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nelson Ms. Estelle Nied Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nolan Heather and Edward Patay Mr. and Mrs. John Paton Mr. Donald Perille Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Perlman Ms. Patricia Pinkowski Bonnie Price and Jack Hirsch Mrs. Dora Prinz Light Opera Works 15

CONTRIBUTORS TO LIGHT OPERA WORKS 2010 SEASON FUNDS ( c o n t .)

Lee and Carol Ramsey James and Karlyn Rapport Dennis Rees and Felice Schulaner Joyce Richards and Victor Dye Ms. Joan Richman Mr. Charles Rita and Ms. Anita Nothdurft Ms. Agnes Roach Mr. and Mrs. H. Zane Robbins Gail and Stephen Rudisill Ms. Rachel Ruhman Judy Rustemeyer Ms. Charlene Salzman Lynne and Ralph Schatz

Rosa Schloss Ariel Schrodt Ron Sersen Mrs. Suzanne Sharken Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Smith Ms. Joyce L. Steffel Mr. John Stolz Kim and Mark Stone Mr. and Mrs. Casmir Szczepaniak Beverly and Thomas Tabern Mr. and Mrs. Otto Teske Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Therrio James and Susan Thompson

Cynthia and Neal Toback Hon. Judy Baar Topinka Ms. Judith Tuszynski Ms. Barbara Urban Mary Uppena-Weed Dr. Marion Verp Mr. Richard Wagner Mrs. Elizabeth Welsh Dolores M. Wienke Annette and Meyer Yeslin Pamela and Martin Zadigian Alice and Herb Zarov Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zawislak Lawrence W. Zonsius

C O R P O R AT E , B U S I N E S S A N D F O U N DAT I O N S U P P O R T 2 010 $20,000 - $75,000 Anonymous The Frank B. Foster Charitable Trust The MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at Prince Newly Weds Foods NIB Foundation $5,000 - $9,999 Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation John R. Halligan Foundation Illinois Arts Council $2,000 - $4,999 Anonymous The Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation Chase Hunter Group Victor Herbert Foundation Romano Brothers and Company St. Francis Hospital

$100 - $1999 A.R.T. League The Calvanese Family Foundation Evanston Arts Council North Suburban Youth Foundation On Track Fulfillment Matching Gifts A T & T Foundation Caterpillar Foundation Home Depot Merrill Lynch and Company Foundation In Kind Gifts $500 and more Argo Tea Chocolate Gourmet City of Evanston Cultural Arts Division Davenport Designs Gemcraft Jewelry Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Marcus Promotions

Laura Maurer Garden Design The Saints Special Occasions Catering Whole Foods Evanston Retail and Dining Partners Campagnola Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop Globe Café and Bar Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore / Evanston Ixia Flowers Lulu’s dim sum & then sum Margarita Inn Oceanique Prairie Moon Restaurant Rollin’ To Go Quartet Digital Printing Quince Sun Garden Flowers Trattoria D.O.C. Trattoria Demi

Includes donations received as of December 1, 2010. We make every effort to keep our list up to date; if you have been inadvertently left out, please call our box office.

Much as they are appreciated, gifts of less than $100, as well as donations to benefit auctions and raffles, cannot be printed due to space limitations.

16 Light Opera Works