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The GDA Booster Alumni Parents Congratulate the Cast and Crew of
For more information about the GDA Booster Alumni Parents, please contact Paul Buckley at pbuckley@gonzaga.org
The Dramatic Association of Gonzaga College High School proudly presents
Produced By Paul Buckley ‘86 & Meghan Goldsmith Directed By Allan L’Etoile ‘73 Technical Direction by Matthew Duffy
November 9 & 10, 2012 at 7:30PM November 11, 2012 at 2:30PM
in the Hartke Theatre The Catholic University of America
The Gonzaga Father’s Club Congratulates the Cast and Crew of Our Town and invites one and all to the
DC Classic Basketball Tournament 24th Annual Charity Tournament
December 7-9, 2012
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The Gonzaga Mothers’ Club Congratulates the Cast & Crew of Our Town
and Invites You to Join Us for
31st Annual Gonzaga Gala December 1, 2012 Scan this code with your smartphone www.gonzagagala.org 31st Annual Gala to go to the Gala Gonzaga College High School www.gonzagamothers.org website
Congratulations to the Cast & Crew of
Our Town
Gabriella Barbuto
The Academy of the Holy Cross Class of 2014
Two years ago, you witnessed your sister’s graduation at the Shrine on the campus of
Now you are performing at CUA’s Hartke Theatre, and in two years you will be graduating from the Shrine as a part of AHC’s Class of 2014! Congratulations and Much Love, Dad, Mom and Mary Theresa
cast Stage Manager...........Gabriella Barbuto (Academy of the Holy Cross) Dr. Gibbs......................................................................Harrison Brockwell Joe Crowell.......................................................................Maurice Holmes Howie Newsome....................................................................Brian Claeys Mrs. Gibbs............................Abigail Kilcullen (Georgetown Visitation) Mrs. Webb................................................................Colleen L’Etoile (GV) George Gibbs.......................................................................Clay Tondreau Rebecca Gibbs..............................................................Lexi Brennan (GV) Wally Webb..................................................................................Phil Kiley Emily Webb....................................................Mary Therese Snyder (GV) Professor Willard...............................................................Hunter Watson Mr. Webb..............................................................Christopher McDonnell Woman in the Balcony............................................Theresa L’Etoile (GV) Man in the Auditorium........................................................Donovan Hill Lady in the Box.................................................................Ava Baker (GV) Simon Stimson............................................................................JJ Mitchell Mrs. Soames...............................................................Bridget Finnell (GV) Constable Warren...........................................................Brandon Johnson Si Crowell.........................................................................Maurice Holmes Baseball Player #1...............................................................Ryan Emerson Baseball Player #2.................................................................Peter Marcou Baseball Player #3............................................................Michael Pullano Sam Craig............................................................................Jacob Sweeney Joe Stoddard..........................................................................Patrick Bailey 1st Dead Woman.............................................Emilie Pratt (Stone Ridge) 1st Dead Man.......................................................................Joey Hamilton 2nd Dead Woman.............................................................Ava Baker (GV) 2nd Dead Man.............................................................................Jack Joyce
Townspeople Ava Baker (GV) Ryan Emerson Joey Hamilton Donovan Hill Brandon Johnson Jack Joyce Isabelle Koritsas (GV)
Theresa L’Etoile (GV) Holden Madison Peter Marcou Emilie Pratt (SR) Michael Pullano Michael Seay
Congratulations to the Cast & Crew of GDA’s “Our Town!” And Happy 18th Birthday, Lexi B! Break a leg! With much love, Mom, Dad & Olivia
Production staff Producers..............................................Paul Buckley ‘86 & Meghan Goldsmith Director........................................................................................Allan L’Etoile ‘73 Co-House Managers..................................................Trey Cruser & David White Assistant House Managers...........................Stephen Cekuta & Brandon Palmer Student Make-Up Crew...................Julia Clarke (GV), Daryn Robinson (GV), Kate Spata (Bishop O’Connell), Steffaney Wood (GV)
stage crew Technical Director..........................................................................Matthew Duffy Stage Manager...................................................................................Corey Ferrick Assistant Stage Managers.................Claire Dolson (GV), Emily Fuldner (GV) Light Manager..........................................................................Timothy Kokotajlo Spotlight Operators..............................................Christian Forte, Ryan Stanton Crew.......................................... Connor Bell, Nick Bennett, Derrell Bouknight, Thomas Brown, Bobby Cento, Gretchen Cubbage (Stone Ridge), Hunter Erlacher, Kelsey Ferrick, Thomas Fitzgerald, Jack Garvey, John Giordano, Benjamin Hadinger, Matthias Kelley, Jonathan Kokotajlo, John Leach, Carrick O’Reilly, Jacob Powers, Matt Ratcliffe, Connor Sharp, Andrew Sheehey, Finn Tuite
THEATRE RULES OF ETTIQUITTE ALL PATRONS ARE REQUESTED TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES OF THEATRE ETTIQUITTE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED TURN OFF ALL CELLPHONES AND PAGERS NO TALKING DURING THE PERFORMANCE NO FOOD OR DRINK PERMITTED IN THE THEATRE SEATING AREA FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE MEET CAST & CREW IN THE LOBBY AFTER THE SHOW, NOT ON STAGE
THERE WILL BE A 10-MINUTE INTERMISSION FOLLOWING ACT I. THERE WILL BE A 5-MINUTE INTERMISSION FOLLOWING ACT II.
Production Bios Mr. Paul Buckley ‘86 (Co-Producer) has been doing this a while now. He is very grateful to Meghan, and Allan for being the rocks that they are. He is also grateful to Matt for coming aboard with his knack for craftsmanship and teamwork. He thanks the seniors for their continued excellence, and to the people at Catholic University for opening up their home to us. He especially wants to thank the construction workers for the work they are doing, and hopes everything is on time and within budget. :) Lastly he thanks his wife Monica and for Anthony, Caroline and Gabe for being in his little corner of the world. Mr. Matthew Duffy (Technical Director) is an Art teacher here at Gonzaga. This is his first time working on any stage production. His design and construction skills were planted in high school while working as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. He then went on the study Architecture at the University of Maryland for two years before transferring full time to Art-Studio, where he concentrated on sculpture. After graduation he worked as both a carpenter/welder in DC, and as a sculpture fabricator for many area artists. Some of the more-notable area projects he has helped complete include the Frederick Douglass Monument in Easton, MD and the three-bay steel and cast-glass screens in the new Safeway in Bethesda. He received is Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) in 2009 from Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK. He lives in DC with his new wife, Elizabeth, a graduate of Georgetown Visitation. Mrs. Meghan Goldsmith (Co-Producer) is happy to be starting her twelfth season as a member of the production staff, and she thanks each and every student, parent and moderator that she has had the pleasure of working with for making this experience so memorable and fulfilling. As always, she would like to thank Paul, Allan and Matt for making this her favorite place to work, the cast and crew for being awesome, the house crew for being the best in town, and Dan and Matty for being her two favorite reasons to leave the theatre. Mr. Allan L’Etoile ‘73 (Director) has directed here a long time and really likes working with all the kids. Because he gets to work with them, he is very happy and thinks he has the best job in the world.
GONZAGA DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION
The GDA would like to thank the Drama Department at the Catholic University of America for being so gracious in letting us use the Hartke Theatre while the Gonzaga Theatre is being renovated. We could not have asked for more gracious and accommodating hosts. We would especially like to thank Gail Beach, Pat Tuite and Mark Wujcik for all they did to make this possible. We would also like to thank Dean Leong, Deborah Hanselman, Tom Donahue, Megan Reichelt, Virginia Howley, Theresa McClanon and Max Applewhite for their help. Look for this Sign Up Party at the Gonzaga Gala on December 1
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A Fabulous 1930s Cocktail Reception to Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Eye Street Theatre and the Opening Night of GDA’s 42nd Street Friday, April 12, 2013 Sign 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Look for this Sign Up Party on the Gonzaga Gala website
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GMC Gala Sign Up Party Hosted by a group of GDA families. $60 per person, includes ticket to the show, heavy appetizers, wine, beer and cocktails in the Jesuit Dining Room
Congratulations to the cast & crew of “Our Town!” Colleen & Theresa, We are so proud of you! Enjoy the ride! Love, Dad, Mom, Michael, Brendan & Casey Happy 18th Birthday to Harrison Brockwell!!
Best of Luck on a Wonderful Show to the Entire Cast & Crew of “Our Town!” Love, Mom, Dad, Katie & Patrick
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Congratulations to the Cast & Crew of Our Town, Especially to “our” Phil Kiley! Love, Mom & Dad With Grateful Appreciation to Catholic University for giving the GDA a home this fall, the Leach Family (Andrew ‘03, Alex ‘06, Willie ‘10, James ‘13, John ‘15) Congratulates Cast and Crew of Our Town.
Clay, Good Luck! We can’t wait to see “Our Town.” XOXO, Mom, Dad, Ellie, Brigitte & David
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To Our Wonderful Joey... May you always realize life - every minute in which you live it. We love you! Mom, Dad, Dalia & Ally
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Gonzaga Dramatic Association Patrons The Balkam Family The Baker Family Tom & Marguerite Baker Robert & Mary Barbuto The Benson Family Bono Beebe, P.C. The Boston Family Michael & Maria Brennan The Brockwell Family The Caudle Family Wayne & Maria Christmann The Claeys Family The Collins Family The Curtin Family The deConcini/Sweeney Family The Dunes Family The Emerson Family The Finnell Family The Flanagan Family The Forte Family Gene Galvin The Garvey Family GDA Alumni Booster Parents Gonzaga Alumni Association Gonzaga Campus Ministry Gonzaga Fathers’ Club Gonzaga Mothers’ Club The Gramp/Smith Family The Hadinger Family The Hamilton Family Tiphanie Hill & Mark DeBaun
The Kelley Family The Kelly Family The Kiernan Family The Kilcullen Family The Kiley Family David & Nancy Leach Martin & Linda L’Etoile The Madison Family The Magielnicki Family The Marcou Family Th e McDonnell Family The Mitchell Family The Ott Family William Pratt & Cheryl Richardson The Robinson Family Donald C. Seay, CPA The Snyder Family The Stanton Family Steve & Joanna Stoycos The Tasker Family TLC Design The Tondreau Family The Watson Family The White/Bouknight Family Mr. & Mrs. Bill Wilson
well wishers Wishing the greatest fun to “Our Town,” playing uptown, not far from my town. - Tom & Marguerite Baker Lexi B. - Break a leg! Love, the Dunnes Break a Leg to the Cast, Crew, Directors & Producers of “Our Town” - Jack ‘13, Ross ‘15, Gwen & Ralph Caudle Enjoy your time to shine, Gabriella. - Maria, Wayne, Brad & Tim Christmann Lexi Brennan, Yaya & Donie are so proud!!! BRIAN...Congratulations on your 3rd GDA production! Break a leg! Love, Mom, Dad & Erin Bridget, Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish! Love, Mom, Dad, Tim, Clare & Joe To the whole Cast & Crew - God Bless! Your Fans in Campus Ministry Benjamin, First of your Fall shows. Years pass, another Hadinger on the wall goes! MDJAAD Congratulations and Good Luck, Donovan Hill! We are proud of you! Love, Mom & Pops Look! Up in the loft...it’s Soundman!! Love you, Mom, Dad & Vince Lexi, It’s so nice to FINALLY see the show! Love, the Kelly’s (your biggest fans!) Vince...Thinking of you behind the scenes. Know you will be great... Love...Mom, Dad, Molly, Teddy & Ellie “Blessed be the JJ that binds our hearts...” You bring beautiful music to our otherwise ordinary lives. XO Mom & Dad JJ - Congratulations on your 7th play, with perfect type casting as Simon, the organist. Your eldest fan, love you, Grandma xo Best wishes to the GDA Cast & Crew - break a leg! The Stanton Family Great job Hunter! Love, Mom, Dad, Bryce & Colin Congratulations Derrell Bouknight on your second year with the stage crew. Keep a smile upon you. We are very proud. Love, Mom, Dad, Nicholas & William Break a leg, Christopher. Love, Mom, Dad and Matthew Jacob, We are proud of you. Keep having fun on stage. Love, Mom, Dad, Abby & Hannah
CONGRATULATIONS to the Cast & Crew of Our Town! and MANY THANKS to the entire production staff !
To Christian~ Here’s to continuing the fun!! With love, Mom, Dad, Rachel & Andrea
BIOS
This is Patrick Bailey’s (Joe Stoddard) first theatrical appearance in a GDA production and surely not his last! When Patrick isn’t studying his lines and acting out scenes from Shakespeare, you can find him on the track or in the weight room training for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. Patrick is thankful to the entire cast and crew. . . Break a Leg! Ava Baker (Townsperson), a junior at Visitation, is thrilled to be in her 2nd show at Gonzaga, the first being Annie Get Your Gun. She would love to thank simply everyone and cannot wait for the future. Gabriella Barbuto (Stage Manager) is a junior at Holy Cross and is thrilled to be in her 4th Uncle A-Train production. After thinking she would be a background tree, she would like to thank GDA for continuously giving her fun and challenging roles. She hopes that you will be able to solve the unanswered question of the show – why would parents with the last name Manager name their child Stage? She would like to apologize to Corey Ferrick for being the new and better Stage Manager. Connor Bell (Stage Crew) is a junior at Gonzaga and this is his first year in the GDA. He enjoys golf, boogey-boarding and watching Maryland athletics on TV. Nicholas Bennett (Stage Crew) is a sophomore, who has been on stage crew for every play he has had the opportunity. This will be his third show. He is glad to be here, but that’s what everyone says in their bio. He goes to Gonzaga, but again, so does everyone else. Derrell Bouknight (Stage Crew) is a sophomore at Gonzaga working his third show on tech. He also played the Ghost of Christmas Future in last year’s A Christmas Carol. He hopes that you all enjoy the show. Shout outs to Emily, Claire and Vince. Lexi Brennan (Rebecca Gibbs) is thrilled to be in her third GDA production. She has been enjoying the exciting yet challenging role as a senior in the GDA. (She knows she has some big shoes to fill.) And Lexi hopes that the production in the Hartke Theatre will be just as great as it would have been in the old home theatre. She misses that place, but cannot wait for 42nd Street on the new and improved stage! Harrison Brockwell (Dr. Gibbs) is thrilled out of his mind to be back for his third GDA production. He would to thank everyone who has supported him and wants Mr. L’Etoile to know that he DOES plan on turning that paper in eventually. BEYOND!!! Bobby Cento (Stage Crew) is a member of the Gonzaga Rugby Team and the Symphonic Band. An accomplished drummer, Bobby is also a founding member of “Cory Drive,” an alt-rock band comprised entirely of musicians from other area Catholic high schools. A resident of Bowie, MD, Bobby attended St. Pius X Regional School and is an active member of Ascension Catholic Church. Brian Claeys (Howie Newsome) is excited to be in his third GDA production. Brian has previously played roles such as Tiny Tim and the messenger. He would like to thank the cast, crew, his parents, and all those who support hooding. It is the next craze. Believe.
Julia Clarke (Make-Up Crew) had so much fun in Annie Get Your Gun and is so excited to be a part of GDA again! Congrats to the cast and crew of Our Town. Break a leg! Trey Cruser (Co-House Manager) is a senior that has been taking people to their seats since 2010. With some help from Gonzaga rowing, he has mastered the art of ripping tickets. Special thanks to Mr. Buckley, Meghan, and all of house crew bros. Claire Dolson (Stage Crew) is a Visitation senior working on stage crew for her 3rd Gonzaga show. She loves all her friends on stage crew, and Mrs. Goldsmith for writing this for her. Ryan Emerson (Townsperson) is pumped to be in his third GDA show. He’d like to thank urrbody for all they do. Special thanks to Abigail “Abz of Steel” Kilcullen for dragging him around and playing some tasty jams along the way. Also, Michael Pullano. Just Michael Pullano. CHURCH Hunter Erlacher (Loft Manager) is a junior and is exited for his third show as a member of stage crew. He wants to thank his family and friends for supporting him through this great opportunity. “Defeating a sandwich makes it tastier.” Matthias: Yes. Kelsey Ferrick (Stage Crew) is a sophomore at Holy Cross. She is excited to follow the footsteps of her brothers in her 1st GDA show for stage crew. Corey Ferrick (Stage Manager) is delighted to be a part of his sixth show, Our Town. You may have seen his work in L’il Abner, MAAN, KMK, ACC, and AGYG. He would like to give a quick shout-out to past and present Stage Crew members, especially those in his family, his little sister, older brother, and sister-in-law. AMDG. Bridget Finnell (Mrs. Soames), a Visitation senior, is ecstatic to be acting in her fifth show at Gonzaga. She is sad that the performance will not be held in the wonderful old Gonzaga Theater, but she is excited to see how the renovations turn out. A huge thank you to Aunty Allan, her parents, and the cast and crew! She loves y’all!! Thomas Fitzgerald (Stage Crew) a junior is doing his third show as a stage crew member. He has worked on A Christmas Carol and Annie Get Your Gun. He hopes this show can be as good as the rest. Stage crew rocks. Christian “McChesney” Forte (Stage Crew), doing his fifth show at Gonzaga, was formerly known as “McLovin.” He wants to tell Emily and Claire that their beauty radiates like the sun and he wants to ask them both to prom as a collective date. By the distributive property they are both considered his dates. He would also like to thank John Travolta for saying so many inspirational words. Emily Fuldner (Stage Crew) is a Visitation senior working on stage crew for her 3rd Gonzaga show. She loves all her friends on stage crew, and Mrs. Goldsmith for writing this for her.
Jack Garvey (Stage Crew) is pumped to return for his fourth show as a member of stage crew. He has had a blast building the set for Our Town, especially because of everyone he built the set with. He would like to thank his family, friends, everyone who made this show possible, and his English teachers, who made this eloquent bio possible. John Giordano (Stage Crew) is a junior working on his third show with the GDA Benjamin Hadinger (Stage Crew) is new to stage crew but likes the fact that his name (OK, his brother’s name) is already on the wall. When he’s not memorizing more digits of pi, he annoys Mr. Buckley with pointless questions. Joey Hamilton (Townsperson) is a junior at Gonzaga and is proud to be in his second show with the GDA. He loves being in these shows and would like to thank everyone he’s met through acting. Donovan Hill (Townsperson) is a junior at Gonzaga. This is his third dramatic production. Donovan enjoys running, swimming and singing. Maurice Holmes (Joe Crowell), a junior at Gonzaga, is amped to be in his first show at Gonzaga. He is excited about the experience and would like to thank the Gonzaga Dramatic Association, supportive friends and family!!! Matthew James (Stage Crew) is invigorated to be involved in another GDA production. If he had to do something other than stage crew, he might climb Mount Everest, walk on the Great Wall of China, or ride a mule down the Grand Canyon shaped over the course of two million years, but who has that kind of time? Brandon Johnson (Constable Warren) is proud to be apart of his sixth and final play with the GDA. He would like to thank his friends, family, cast, and especially Mrs. Goldsmith for their love and support. A big shout out to Mr. L’Etoile and Mr. Pbuckles for their leadership in his time with GDA. Enjoy the show! Jack Joyce (Townsperson), known as the “cast clown” by one person, is a junior performing in his 3rd show at Gonzaga. Beginning his GDA career as Young Scrooge and Featured Dancer, he is now performing what will be the greatest role of his career, Townsperson. Thanks everyone. Matthias Kelley (Stage Crew), a junior at Gonzaga, would like to thank everyone, especially Hunter Erlacher for being so cool. Hunter – Homecoming? Vince Kiernan (Stage Crew) loves smoothies. Ingredients: 4 large strawberries (fresh or frozen) ½ cup milk, 1 ripe banana, 5 ice cubes, and 1 tsp. sugar (optional). Combine strawberries, milk, banana and ice. Blend until perfectly smooth. Voila! A perfectly healthy snack that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Haha Emily :P Abigail Kilcullen (Mrs. Gibbs), a senior at Visitation, is thrilled to be in her fifth show at Gonzaga! From Much Ado About Nothing to Annie Get Your Gun, she loved performing in the old theater but knows the cast will do just as well at Catholic. She is ever grateful to her family and friends for all of their support. TBS forever.
BEST WISHES TO THE CREW AND CAST OF “OUR TOWN” FROM THE GARVEY FAMILY BERNARD 1910 GEORGE 1945 JOHN ’71 P’14 CHERYL P’14 JACK 2014 “We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of treasures...” - Thornton Wilder
Celebrating the treasure that is the GDA, and wishing the Cast, Crew and Capitans-of-the-GDA a great show!
The Madison Family Good Luck on Make-Up, Daryn Robinson! Every lip you paint Every lash you fake Weʻll be watching you! With much love and pride, Mommy, Donald, Daddy, Lori, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Cookie Too!
Phillip Kiley (Wally Webb), a sophomore, is enjoying performing in his third show at Gonzaga. He would like to thank the cast and crew of Our Town for making it such a great experience, and also thanks Catholic University for letting the GDA use their theater. Behold: Timothy Kokotajlo (Light Manager) in order to [Truly/honestly/Fully Express/ put-forth] his [self/I/persona/mind] has [Spurned/rejected/Cast-Aside] traditional grammar [Rules/laws] in [favor/Preference] of a more [free/Exact/soulful] literary style> He has been [Involved/participating/Leading] in the GDA Stage Crew for [a while/Interminable length/Significant Periods] and would like to express his [appreciation/Gratitude/ condolences] to all who [make/Allow] this [Experience/activity/Achievement] to [exist/ Hold Meaning] First-timer Jonathan Kokotajlo (Stage Crew), though a plaudit histrionically replete of abstruse words, applauds Stage Crew’s experts’ didactic advice in his incipient venture in crew. Isabelle Koritsas (Townsperson) is a senior at Georgetown Visitation, Our Town is her third show at Gonzaga and she has thoroughly enjoyed every minute of being in GDA. This is Visitation senior Colleen L’Etoile’s (Mrs. Webb) SEVENTH production with GDA and she cannot wait to sass-it-out on stage! Though it is just a tad bit sad to be nearing the end (since GDA is literally her life...), she is psyched for yet another Freckles-directed show! Much love to 2013, MDBCTM&B, and ALL her lovely friends. Xoxo. Theresa L’Etoile (Townsperson), a junior at Visitation, is thrilled to be in her 4th GDA production! Previously in KMK, ACC, and AGYG, she is ecstatic to be back on stage, and hopes everyone enjoys the show! Shout out to Bfin, AK, IK, LB, MT, CF, and most importantly, Leener! Thanks to A-Train for being the best uncle/director ever!!!!! This marks the third show for John Leach (Stage Crew), who was part of Stage crew for A Christmas Carol and an actor for Annie Get Your Gun. He has very much enjoyed his time with the GDA and hopes that you enjoy this show. Thanks Catholic U! Holden Madison (Townsperson) has been involved in local theater playing roles including Captain Hook (Peter Pan), Benvolio (Romeo & Juliet), and Butler Perkins (Disco Fever). Peter Marcou (Townsperson) is happy to be in his first GDA production. Now, move along to a more important bio. Christopher McDonnell (Mr. Webb) is happy to be in his fifth GDA show. He would like to thank his family for putting up with his crazy schedule, and his director and producers for letting him take part in this production. He’d like make a shout-out to the summer theatre program (come see the show this summer!) and Gabriella Barbuto (because she asked). JJ Mitchell (Simon Stimson) is thrilled to be in his seventh GDA show. He particularly likes his role because he is an organist who works with choral music both onstage and in real life. He dedicates his performance to the mellifluous and patient choir members of Our Town, the Class 2013, his music teachers, and his friends and family.
Carrick O’Reilly (Stage Crew) is a proud Gonzaga sophomore, artist, and theatre fan. He saw Spider Man: Turn Off The Dark on Broadway, which inspired him to join the crew. This is his first production. Jacob Powers (Stage Crew) is a 15 year old sophomore at Gonzaga. He this is his first year of stage crew and he is really enjoying stage crew. He loves to build and paint so he is having a wonderful time. He is very excited for future plays and working on crew. Emilie Pratt (Townsperson) is a sophomore at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart. She has taken part in many productions with Stone Ridge Drama Department, but is very excited to be in her first production with GDA. She is greatly looking forward to being a part of more productions with GDA in the future, and she would like to thank Mr. L’Etoile and Mr. Buckley for this opportunity. Michael Pullano (Townsperson), a sophomore, is thrilled to be a part of his second GDA production. He had a lot of fun as a cowboy in Annie Get Your Gun and is looking forward to the spring musical. Matt Ratcliffe (Stage Crew) is so excited to work on (insert name of show here). He has worked with (insert three random names here). His hobbies include (insert random activities here). Once done reading this bio will self-destruct. After playing a featured dancer in Annie Get Your Gun, Daryn Robinson (Make-Up Crew) is trying her hand at makeup crew. She loves GDA, and hopes you enjoy the show! Mike Seay (Townsperson) is a freshman who is excited to be in his first play at Gonzaga, and hopes to be in many more. Connor Sharp (Stage Crew) is a junior in his first play on stage crew. He wants to do his best to make this show successful. Andrew Sheehy (Stage Crew) is a 15 year old sophomore at Gonzaga. He is in his first year of stage crew. He is excited to spelunk into the exciting abyss that is stage crew. He is looking forward to more play and stage crew events. Mary Therese Snyder (Emily Webb) is so excited to be in Our Town. She has loved making friends in GDA and will remember her experiences forever. Unfortunately her limited amount of words renders her unable to fully express her gratitude for GDA. Shoutout to CML and IAL and all hooders. Ryan Stanton (Stage Crew) a freshman who’s really excited to be working with the crew on his first GDA’s production! Thanks to everyone for making this possible! Jacob Sweeney (Sam Craig) is thrilled to be in his 6th show with the GDA. Previous roles include: Speedy McRabbit (Li’l Abner), Verges (Much Ado About Nothing), Ensemble (Kiss Me, Kate), Fezziwig/Headmaster/Old Joe (A Christmas Carol) and Little Jake (Annie Get Your Gun). His fears include: clowns, nickels, and having to write everything you need to know about him in under 60 words.
Clay Tondreau (George Gibbs) is a freshman at Gonzaga and is very excited to be in this performance. In middle school he performed as Lumiere in Beauty & the Beast and Ton Ton Julian in Once on this Island. Finn Tuite (Stage Crew) is an enterprising young sophomore embarking on a novel experience at the GDA. He wishes to be as impressive as Koko, Emily, and Claire. Hunter Watson (Professor Willard) is currently a junior. He’d like to thank everyone who encouraged him to audition especially Jack Joyce, Maurice, Miss Miller, Miss McLaughin and his parents. David White (Co-House Manager) has rowed all four years at Gonzaga an has been in the house crew from the start. He is what some might call a “pro” at seating the audience and is also known for his above-average social skills. He would like to thank his family, Meghan (Mom), Mr. Buckley, Mr. L’Etoile, all past house managers and house crews, and his main man Trey Cruser. It’s been real.
Congratulations to the Entire Cast & Crew of “Our Town,” Especially Mary Therese Snyder! The Snyder Family
Way to go, Ava Baker! You’re not in the Gonzaga theater for this one, but you’re still in Our Town! xoxo Mom and Dad p.s. Congratulations to the entire Gonzaga cast and crew!
Congratulations Ryan on your 3rd GDA Show! We are So Proud of you! Mom, Dad & Suzanne Break A Leg! Love, Nana & Grampi
Best Wishes & Thanks to Cast, Crew, Our Dedicated Faculty, and CUA!!!!!
Peter Marcou: Our Boy in Our Town You’ve been in attendance for so many shows, and now it’s your turn on the stage. We’re so proud of you! Love, Teddy, Nick, Mom & Dad A big thank you to the Production Team for giving the cast and crew this wonderful experience!
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acknowledgeMents The Gonzaga Dramatic Association would like to thank the following people for their contributions, both big and small, without which the show could not have happened. Fr. Planning, Fr. Conti, Fr. O’Connor, Tom Every, Jim Rogers, Greg Schlegel, Thomasina Armwood, Andy Battaile, Courtney Joncas, Mark Emory and the Maintenance Staff, Mimi Cullari, Xavier Halloran, JZ Zaeske, Patti Orfini & The Mothers’ Club, Ken Abod & The Fathers’ Club, John Gaughan & The Alumni Association, Andy Wing, the Security Staff, Joe Reyda, Casey O’Neill, Rasheeda Henry, Danny Costello, Priscilla Flynn, Mac Kimmitt, Susan Stanley-McGrath, Peter Buckley, Jim Manion, Steve Kruskamp, Conrad Singh, David Nastal, Eve Grimaldi, Andrew Farkas, Eileen Vaughan, Sean McMenamin, and all of the ushers who help us to find our seats and remind us politely not to bring food into the theatre.
draMa Boosters
The Drama Boosters was established in 1998 to assist the production staff with costuming, props, concessions, ad sales, ticket sales, set construction, publicity, and whatever other needs the production may require. Their work has been essential in producing a first-rate show. The Gonzaga Dramatic Association thanks the parents in the Drama Boosters for their hard work and dedication to “Our Town.” Backstage Costumes - Monica Buckley Make-Up - Marie L’Etoile Concessions & Lobby - Andrew & Suzanne Marcou and Mike & Tonia Glynn Cast & Crew Dinners - Dori Mitchell Bake Sale Coordinators - Tara Claeys Monica Baker Mary Barbuto Claire & Garner Bennett Maria & Mike Brennan Laura Brockwell Linda Cordovana Mark DeBaun Christina deConcini Sabina Emerson Elizabeth & Kevin Ferrick Juliet Fitzgerald Cheryl Garvey Adrienne & Jeff Hamilton Tiphanie Hill Dexter Holmes
Patrice Irvy Marilyn James Elwanda Johnson Judy Joyce John & Mitzi Kelley Sarah Kiernan Angie Kilcullen Susan Kiley Scott Kokotajlo Nancy Leach Linda & Martin L’Etoile Katherine Long-Rodriguez Andree Madison Michelle McDonnell
John Mitchell Alessandra Paterson Alexis Paul Bill Pratt Wendy Pullano Evelyn Ratcliffe Cheryl Richardson Susan Ford Robinson Shannon Seay Mimi Sharp Ita & Scott Snyder Beth Stanton Joanna Stoycos Lisa Watson Cynthia White
We would also like to thank all of the parents who provided concessions and helped in so many other ways. Thank you for making the show that much more special for all of the kids.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE REST OF OUR SEASON... The Gonzaga Dramatic Association’s Second Annual Festival of One-Act Plays
Audition Dates: December 3, 4 & 5, 2012 in the Gonzaga Cafeteria Performance Dates: January 30, 31 & February 1, 2013 in the Cleary Lecture Hall February 1: “Best of Show” Encore Performance
AUDITION TO BE A PART OF THE FIRST PRODUCTION IN THE NEWLY RENOVATED GONZAGA THEATRE!
Tap Workshop Dates: November 29 & 30, 2012 December 19 & 20, 2012 January 2 & 3, 2013 in the Gonzaga Cafeteria
“Broadway’s Most Beloved Tap-Dancing Extravaganza!” BOOK BY MICHAEL STEWART AND MARK BRAMBLE MUSIC BY HARRY WARREN LYRICS BY AL DUBIN
Audition Dates: January 7-11, 2013 in the Gonzaga Cafeteria
Performance Dates: April 12, 13, 14, 18 & 19, 2013 in the Gonzaga Theatre
For Questions Regarding the Gonzaga Dramatic Association, Please Contact Paul Buckley at pbuckley@gonzaga.org
The Gonzaga Alumni Association Congratulates the Cast & Crew of “Our Town� On a Job Well Done!
We Also Ask That You Save These Dates...
Please Join Us on Saturday, March 9, 2013 for the Grand Re-Opening of the Historic Gonzaga Theatre The Gonzaga Theatre Hall of Fame Induction will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2013 in the Historic Gonzaga Theatre Preceeding the Spring Musical Production of 42nd Street REMINDER! All Alumni, Family and Friends are Cordially Invited to Attend the 116th Annual Alumni Smoker Wednesday, November 21, 2012 7:00 p.m. Carmody Center
For Further Information contact Mac Kimmitt mkimmitt@gonzaga.org