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SOCIAL CREATURES SEASON 8
A PLAY BY JACKIE SIBBLIES DRURY DIRECTED BY KELLIE MECLEARY •
CAST MARIANNE ANGELELLA * JAMES BUNZLI JOAN CROOKS GENEVIEVE DE MAHY • SOPHIE HINDERBERGER DUSTIN C.T. MORRIS • MICHAEL SALCONI JOSHUA THOMAS
MRS. WILLIAMS MR. JONES MRS. WILSON MRS. SMITH MRS. JONES MR. SMITH MR. JOHNSON MR. BROWN
PRODUCTION TEAM MOLLY HOPKINS KATIE BÜCHER IRIS SHIH BATYA FELDMAN º ADELE KENWORTHY SARAH LLOYD JOSEPH WALLS STEVEN KRIGEL • HEATHER C. JACKSON † CLAIRE K. BROOKS SAMANTHA KUCZYNSKI † JONATHAN EZRA RUBIN SOPHIE HINDERBERGER MATTHEW KELLEY DUSTIN C.T. MORRIS • AARON HAAG GENEVIEVE DE MAHY • KELLIE MECLEARY • MICHAEL VARELLI •
STAGE MANAGER ASST. STAGE MANAGER PRODUCTION ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER CO-DRAMATURG CO-DRAMATURG SCENIC DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN SOUND DESIGN COSTUME DESIGN PROPS DESIGN BLOOD DESIGN FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER FIGHT CAPTAIN VIDEO MASTER CARPENTER MASTER ELECTRICIAN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR PRODUCING DIRECTOR TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
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ABOUT THE SHOW This performance runs approximately 90 minutes and is performed without an intermission. This performance contains water-based haze and a serious amount of blood. Commissioned and World Premiere Produced by Trinity Repertory Company, Curt Columbus–Artistic Director, Michael Gennaro – Executive Director, March 2013
ABOUT TRINITY REP Since its founding in 1963, Trinity Repertory Company has been one of the most respected regional theaters in the country. Over the past fifty years, the theater has produced a number of celebrated world premieres, mounted national and international tours, trained hundreds of new actors and directors through its MFA programs (now in association with Brown University) and has consistently been a pioneer in arts education for people of all ages and abilities. Since 1973, Trinity Rep’s home has been the Lederer Theater Center, a historic landmark built as the Majestic Theatre in 1917. In 1981 it won the Regional Theatre Tony Award, and in 2014 it was named the State Theater of Rhode Island.
FREE FALL BALTIMORE The October 15th performance of Social Creatures is made possible by Free Fall Baltimore, a program of the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts.
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DIRECTOR’S NOTE Kellie Mecleary “What do you see when you turn out the light? I can’t tell you, but I know that it’s mine.” -The Beatles Do you guys like horror movies? I never did. Blood and gore generally make me queasy, and I get too scared too fast and have nightmares. But I really liked working on this show. And I really, really liked exploring its bloodier moments. Like, really. Really. Liked it. Pop music, too. I was really anti-pop music before starting to work on Social Creatures, but the script called for some, and I ended up going whole hog, listening to nothing but Top 40 songs for weeks. Certain songs that made it in the show have become obsessions of mine — just ask anyone who has spent more than an hour with me recently. And characters: there are characters in this play whose personalities and aesthetic offend me on a deeply personal level — and I can’t get enough of them. They are the ones who delight me the most, who distract me from doing my job with the pleasure of watching them, who I am still thinking about after rehearsal ends. As it turns out, digging into the stuff you find scary or repulsive is fascinating. Jarring, yes, unnerving, sure, but also fascinating. And fun! Go figure! But about tonight. Things might get dark and weird tonight. But we also tried to keep it fun. If you could, think of the next 90 minutes as a ride. Like the last awesome haunted house ride you went on. Don’t worry about knowing anything or thinking anything before you get in — just go on the ride. Go on the ride with your whole brain and body and you’ll get more out of it probably. Oh, and turn your cell phone off. Zombies are attracted to cell phone noises. Truth.
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ENSEMBLE GENEVIEVE DE MAHY PAUL DIEM ALIX FENHAGEN NATHAN FULTON JESSICA GARRETT STEVEN KRIGEL KELLIE MECLEARY DUSTIN C.T. MORRIS BRITT OLSEN-ECKER ELLIOTT RAUH LAUREN SAUNDERS MICHAEL VARELLI
FELLOW JACK SOSSMAN
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GENEVIEVE DE MAHY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ELLIOTT RAUH MANAGING DIRECTOR BATYA FELDMAN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JESSICA GARRETT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND EDUCATION KELLIE MECLEARY PRODUCING DIRECTOR SARAH HEIDERMAN EDUCATION COORDINATOR AARON GREENLUN BOOKKEEPER
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ASSOCIATE COMPANY MEMBERS HEATHER C. JACKSON SAMANTHA KUCZYNSKI
BOARD KAREN STOKES PRESIDENT SUSAN ANTHONY VICE PRESIDENT JESSICA LANZILLOTTI TREASURER F. WILLIAM CHICKERING SECRETARY GENEVIEVE DE MAHY RICH ESPEY RICHARD GOLDBERG ANN L. KOCH ELLIOTT RAUH EDGAR WIGGINS
INTERNS
INGRID MURRAY CHRISTIAN TUCCI JACOB ZABAWA
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS KAVEH HAERIAN ANDREW PETERS
PHOTOGRAPHERS
CHRIS HARTLOVE BRITT OLSEN-ECKER
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SCT SEASON 8 SOCIAL CREATURES
BY JACKIE SIBBLIES DRURY 10/8/14 - 11/2/14
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REFERENCES TO SALVADOR DALI MAKE ME HOT BY JOSÉ RIVERA 1/7/15 - 2/8/15
UTOPIA PARKWAY BY CHARLES MEE 3/25/15 - 4/26/15
BLIND FROM HERE
BY SCT ENSEMBLE MEMBER ALIX FENHAGEN 6/3/15 - 6/28/15
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ANNUAL FUND
As of October 6, 2014.
Single Carrot Theatre proudly recognizes the individuals, foundations, corporate partners, and government agencies whose generous donations of $25+ have supported Single Carrot Theatre general operations since June 2, 2014. For information on the benefits of becoming a Single Carrot Theatre donor, visit www.singlecarrot.com/donate1 or call 443-844-9253. Single Carrot Theatre’s fiscal year runs August 1 to July 31. * Denotes Board Member
INDIVIDUAL MIRACLE GROW ($10,000+) No one yet - be the first!
LEGEND CARROT ($5,000-9,999) Richard Goldberg*
KING CARROT ($2,500-4,999) F. William Chickering* Rich Espey* Ann & David Koch* The Levin Family, In Honor of Genevieve de Mahy
EUREKA CARROT ($1,000-2,499) Susan Anthony* Janet Clauson Jane W. Daniels Jessica Lanzillotti* Karen & Ed Stokes* Edgar Wiggins*
PIONEER CARROT ($500-999) Genevieve de Mahy* James & Cathy de Mahy Donald & Brigitte Manekin Maggie & David McGirr
FOUNDATION 32nd Street Farmers Market Anonymous Foundation The Abell Foundation William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, creator of the Baker Artist Awards www.BakerArtistAwards.org Helen S. and Merrill L. Bank Foundation BOPA - Free Fall Baltimore Center for International Theatre Development
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HARVEST CARROT ($250-499) Victor Suthammanont & Arminda Bepko, In Honor of Genevieve de Mahy Doreen Bolger Sally & Duncan Edwards Drs. Lily Gardner & Elliot J. Feldman Rana & Sanjana Kashyap Barry Linkner Faith Dickerson & Bob Yolken
SPROUT ($100-249)
Samantha Barbee Amy Bernstein Susan Brown Bob & Eileen Dunne Alix Fenhagen & Robert Marbury Beth Fredrick & Don Palmer Jim & Gayle Fulton Milton Goldberg Bernard Hebert, In Honor of Genevieve de Mahy Julie Hunter Jacques Kelly Freda Kirkham Doug, Douglas, & Chris Miller Joy Munster Bruce Nelson Mark Nilles Anne Perkins Marie Rathe, In Honor of Genevieve de Mahy The Charlesmead Foundation Hecht-Levi Foundation John J. Leidy Foundation Lois and Philip Macht Family Philanthropic Fund Mayor and City of Baltimore - BOPA Creative Baltimore Fund Howard C. Muller & Marguerite E. Muller Charitable Foundation Network of Ensemble Theatres Trust for Mutual Understanding
Chad & Rebecca Ropp M. and F. Sellers Ruth Sherman Holly & Geoff Sylvester Christine Wright
SEEDLING ($25-99)
Chad Abrams Sharon Boilini Norma & Joel Cohen Combined Charity Campaign Michael de Mahy, In Honor of Genevieve de Mahy Jess Donohue & Nickie Jones Paul & Martha Dougherty Judith Golding Evelyn Hersperger Susan Jeter Alexis Mulava Susan Merrick Rittenhouse Juanita Rockwell Ed & Kay Rutowski Donna & Warren Schwartz Renee Shade, In Honor of Genevieve de Mahy Carolyn Tarr David Tracey & Heather Ford Katie Wall Anne C.A. and Michael Wilson, In Honor of Karen Dauksis Stokes Patricia Yevics
GOVERNMENT Maryland State Arts Council National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Grant Program
CORPORATE Seawall Development Company Timonium Childrens Center Tixato We want to make it right. Please call Development Director Batya Feldman (443-844-9253) if your name is missing from our donor listing page or has been misspelled.
S O C I A L CREATURES Single Carrot Theatre gratefully acknowledges the individuals, families, businesses, and foundations who have supported our multiyear Capital Campaign. The following list represents contributions and pledges of $100+ received as of October 4, 2014. Visit singlecarrot.com/capital-campaign to learn more about SCT’s first ever Capital Campaign.
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PAUL ROBESON ($50,000-99,999) The Abell Foundation The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation
JACKSON POLLOCK ($1,000-2,499) Sylvia & Eddie Brown Richard Goldberg* Doug, Douglas & Chris Miller Tim Munn & Lisa Simeone Elliott Rauh* John Segal & Christianne Schoedel
PHILIP GLASS ($500-999)
FRIDA KAHLO ($25,000-49,999) France-Merrick Foundation
Emile Bendit Susan & Scott Krigel Claire & Craig McDonough
NINA SIMONE ($20,000-24,999)
PAULA VOGEL ($100-499)
Bunting Family Foundation
LEE KRASNER ($15,000-19,999) Anonymous Carolyn Frenkil
EDGAR ALLAN POE ($10,000-14,999) Ann & David Koch* Lynn & Phil Rauch
JOSEPH PAPP ($5,000-9,999) Anonymous Susan Anthony* Seawall Development Company
MARTHA GRAHAM ($2,500-4,999) Bob Bowie F. William Chickering* Rich Espey* Harry L. Gladding Foundation Jessica Lanzillotti* Karen & Ed Stokes* Edgar Wiggins* *Denotes Board Member
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SPECIAL THANKS Chris Ashworth, Bill Bacon, Carly Bales, Benton Best, Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg, Max Brooks, Michelle Kholos Brooks, Curt Columbus, Parker Damn, Figure 53, Molly Hopkins, Horowitz Center - Howard Community College, Joe Kaczmarczyk, Nancy Krebs, Alison Mark, Evan Mead-Brewer, Katherine Mead-Brewer, Ann and Allen Mecleary, Stephen Nunns, Nell Quinn-Gibney, Duane Sanchez Fred Scharmen, Lewis Shaw, Val Smith, Megan Stepanek & Baltimore City Health Department, Laura White, Edgar Wiggins, Gavin Witt, Jacob Zabawa, and the numerous other volunteers who helped make this show possible.
UP NEXT
References To Salvador Dali Make Me Hot BY JOSÉ RIVERA Preview Performances Wednesday 1/7/15 and Thursday 1/8/15 Running 1/9 - 2/8 When Gabriela awakens to find her husband Benito has returned from a military tour, their lust and frustration reach a boiling point, sending the couple down a corkscrewing slide of marital strife, sexual tension, and hostility. A Cat, a Coyote, and The Moon help weave Rivera’s story in language poetic and grounded, sensual and sardonic, all against the sweltering backdrop of a barren summer wasteland.
PUBLIC SPEAKING TOOLS AND TACTICS
10/25/14 Taught by SCT Ensemble Member Genevieve de Mahy Explore vocal technique, physical presence, and being comfortable in front of a group. Need to improve your speaking skills for work, class, or a hobby? This class is the perfect way to gain confidence and use your physicality and voice to get your point across. $50 | 12PM-4PM | SPACE IS LIMITED, SO ENROLL TODAY (443) 844-9253
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