writtenby Peter Morgan producedby Rebecca Sheehy and Russell Wyland directedby Ruben Vellekoop
From the writer of the critically acclaimed Netflix drama, The Crown, playwright Peter Morgan takes you behind the scenes of Buckingham Palace. For the past 60 years, Queen Elizabeth has met with each of her 12 prime ministers in private, weekly meetings at Buckingham Palace. Both parties of the meetings agree to never repeat what is said in these private “audiences.”
From Churchill to Margaret Thatcher, Morgan imagines what these meetings would be like as they span decades of the Queen’s reign. Join us as we peer into the woman behind the crown and the moments that have formed the modern monarchy.
TM book by Donald Harron music by Norman Campbell adapted from the novel by L.M. Montgomery producedby Robert S. Kraus and Alan K. Wray • directedby Michael J. Baker, Jr. music directionby Colin Taylor • choreographyby Cristina Cayere
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, 235 Park Avenue South, Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10003
PRESIDENT Russell Wyland
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
ARTISTIC SUPPORT............................................................................................................................Beverley Benda
BOX OFFICE............................................................................................................................................Bobbie Herbst
BUILDING....................................................................................................................................................David B. Hale
DEVELOPMENT............................................................................................................................................Jim Howard
EDUCATION....................................................................................................................................Michael J. Baker Jr.
FRONT OF HOUSE............................................................................................................Diedre Nicholson-Lamb
MEMBERSHIP......................................................................................................................................Maria Ciarrocchi
PRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................Margaret Evans-Joyce
PUBLIC RELATIONS..............................................................................................................................Rachel Alberts
SEASONAL PLANNING......................................................................................................................Ashley Amidon
TECHNICAL SUPPORT............................................................................................................................Robert Kraus
Treasurer....................................................................................................................................................David B. Hale
Secretary to the Board......................................................................................................................Carolyn Winters
Executive Secretary....................................................................................................................................Jamie Blake
Archivist................................................................................................................................................Barbara Helsing
Business Manager......................................................................................................................................Tina McCrea
Box Office Manager..................................................................................................................................Crissy Wilke
Legal Counsel.................................................................................................................. Brian T. Goldstein, Esquire The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Public Performances: Wed.–Sat. at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Think orphan, romance, friendship, small town, adoption and loss and you have Anne of Green Gables –The Musical, the heartwarming, charming iconic story by Lucy Maud Montgomery. It is the longest-running annual production in Canadian history but has rarely been seen here in the nation’s capital. A horse, carriage and endless theatrical drops are a tall order for any community theater, but with a little imagination and mixed media, this musically lush and youthfully energetic musical has reached fruition here at LTA. Endless film and television productions of Montgomery’s books, the most recent Anne With an E, are disparate in tone and content. However, it is Don Harron and Norman Campbell’s 1965 musical that best captures this wholesome, imaginative, breezy tale of a young orphan girl who rose from destitution to happiness in the farm country, entirely by virtue of her pluck and personality. “I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, that’s me,” wrote Maya Angelou. That could just as easily been said by Anne of Green Gables a century earlier. Montgomery was well ahead of her time. Ennobling the richness of Montgomery’s text, many nonspoken subtleties of the novel are present in our production. For the Anne of Green Gables devotee, this is a treasure trove of memories. Finally, to Elizabeth Thelma Thornton, a little red-haired girl who was abandoned by her mother at age 5 and placed in an orphanage, thank you, Mom.
Michael J. Baker, Jr. DirectorBased on the classic novel by L.M. Montgomery, this heart-warming musical takes place at the turn of the 20th century, when a brother and sister decide to adopt an orphan boy for help on their farm, Green Gables. The “boy” turns out to be Anne Shirley, who quickly charms her new parents and communitywith her fun spirit and comical adventures.
Time Period and Setting: 1900-1910. The story is set in Avonlea, a tiny village in Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest province.
For your own safety, look for your nearest EXIT. In case of emergency, WALK, DO NOT run, to the exit. We regret that no sound recording or photographic equipment may be operated during the performance.
Mrs. Sloane ................................................................................................................................Aerike Saxe
Mrs. Pye ........................................................................................................................Shannon McCarthy
Mrs. Rachel Lynde ......................................................................................................................Kate Ives
Mrs. MacPherson ....................................................................................................................Erica Irving
Mrs. Barry ......................................................................................................................................Karen Toth
Mrs. Blewett ......................................................................................................................Patricia Lawless
Gertie Pye ..........................................................................................................................Anastasia Tuffin
Josie Pye ........................................................................................................................Camille Neumann
Lucilla ..........................................................................................................................................Eylssa Bosco
Cecil ..............................................................................................................................................Jake Ehrlich
Earl .....................Tyler King
Charlie Sloane ..........................................................................................................................Jake Ehrlich
Gilbert Blythe ..............................................................................................................Christopher Miller
Marilla Cuthbert ............................................................................................................Michelle Ballard
Matthew Cuthbert ................................................................................................................Tony Gilbert
Anne Shirley ............................................................................................................................Cassie Cope
Mrs. Spencer ..........................................................................................................Kelli McHugh Dragity
Eva ......................................................................................................................................................Eva Jaber
Brielle ............................................................................................................................................Brielle Kirk
Janny ...........Janet Cooper
Erin ................................................................................................................................................Emma Lacey
Sophia ......................................................................................................................................Sophia Meller
Diana Barry ..............................................................................................................Anna Maria Shockey
Mr. Phillips ....................................................................................................................................Tyler King
Tommy Sloane ......................................................................................................................Aaron Eckloff
Moody MacPherson ......................................................................................................Grant Hamilton
Gerry Buote ............................................................................................................................Kieran O’Dell
Prissy Andrews ................................................................................................................Lucy Breedlove
Ruby Gillis ....................................................................................................................Katie Kellenberger
Tillie Boulter ....................................................................................Sophia Nasreen Riazi-Sekowski
Billy .........Harry MacInnis
Mimi ................................................................................................................................................Rae Venna
Susie ......................................................................................................................................Kathryne Gould
Minister ...Joel Durgavich
Miss Stacy ................................................................................................................Elizabeth Colandene
Stationmaster ......................................................................................................................Joel Durgavich
Anne of Green Gables – The Musical is performed in two acts with a 15-minute intermission.
ACT I
Scene 1: Avonlea • Scene 2: Station and Buggy • Scene 3: Green Gables
Scene 4: Green Gables • Scene 5: Mrs. Blewett’s House
Scene 6: Green Gables • Scene 7: Lane • Scene 8: School
Scene 9: School • Scene 10: Lane • Scene 11: Lane • Scene 12: Picnic
ACT II
Scene 1: School Yard • Scene 2: School Yard • Scene 3: Green Gables
Scene 4: Green Gables • Scene 5: School Yard • Scene 6: General Store
Scene 7: School Concert • Scene 8: Lane • Scene 9: Green Gables
Scene 10: Green Gables
Conductor ..................................................................................................................................Colin Taylor
Flute ....................................................................................................................................Lindsay Williams
Oboe ................................................................................................................................................Jeff Kahan
Clarinet ....................................................................................................................................Chris Epinger
Bassoon ........................................................................................................................................Mila Weiss
Horn ..........................................................................................................................................Brad Johnson
Trumpet ........................................................................................................................................Paul Weiss
Trombone ............................................................................................................................Melissa Bayliss
Violin I ..........................................................................................................................Helen Cunningham
Violin II ........................................................................................................................Caroline Brethauer
Viola ......................................................................................................................................Kelley Williams
Cello ..................................................................................................................................................Pam Clem
Bass ..........................................................................................................................................Jared Creason
Percussion ............................................................................................................................Emilie Mitchell
Piano .......Timothy Smith
Aldersgate Church Community Theater •
Bonzai Sports, now in Vienna, Virginia, for helping us with a period bicycle for Mr. Phillips• Bonnymeed Farm Living History Narrativesby Horse and Carriage in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, for Anne and Matthew’s re-enactment • Our good friends and neighbors, London Bob Hair Salon on Washington Street • One Brick
PERFORMANCE PARTNERS IN ART
Jan. 12 • Alexandria Bar Association
Jan. 23 • Northern Virginia Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Act I
Overture ....................................................................................................The Green Gables Orchestra
Great Workers for the Cause ..................................................................Rachel Lynde and Ladies
Where Is Matthew Going? ....................................................................................The Townspeople
Gee I’m Glad I’m No One But Me ..................................................................................................Anne
Trio: We Clearly Requested ......................................................................Marilla, Anne, Matthew
The Facts ..........................................................................Anne, Mrs. Spencer, Marilla, Mrs. Blewett
Humble Pie..................................................................................................................Matthew and Anne
Oh, Mrs. Lynde! ....................................................................................................................................Anne Back to School Ballet ..............................................................................................................The Pupils
Avonlea, We Love Thee..................................................................................Mr. Phillips and Pupils
Wondrin’ ..............................................................................................................................................Gilbert
Did You Hear? ......................................................Josie, Mrs. Pye, Lucilla, Cecil, Earl, Mrs. Lynde, Mrs. Sloan, Mrs. MacPherson
Ice Cream .Townspeople
The Picnic ................................................................................................................................Townspeople
Act II
Summer ...........The Pupils
Kindred Spirits ................................................................................................................Anne and Diana
Open the Window! ............................................................................................Miss Stacy and Pupils
The Words .........Matthew
Open the Window! (reprise) ........................................................................Miss Stacy and Pupils
Nature Hunt Ballet ....................................................................................................................The Pupils
I’ll Show Him ..................................................................................................................Anne and Gilbert
General Store ....................................................................Lucilla, Matthew and the Townspeople
Pageant Song ..............................................................................................................................The Pupils
If It Hadn’t Been for Me ..................................................................................................The Company
Where Did the Summer Go To? (reprise) ..................................Anne, Gilbert and the Pupils
Anne of Green Gables ................................................................................................................Matthew
The Words (reprise) ........................................................................................................................Marilla
Wondrin’ (reprise) ......................................................................................................Anne and Gilbert
Producers ....................................................................................................Robert S. Kraus, Alan K. Wray
Assistant Producer ............................................................................................Charlotte Corneliusen
Director ............................................................................................................................Michael J. Baker, Jr.
Music Director............................................................................................................................Colin Taylor
Audition and Rehearsal Pianist ................................................................................Timothy Smith
Choreographer ....................................................................................................................Cristina Cayere
Dance Captain ........................................................................................................Elizabeth Colandene
Stage Managers ............................................................Charles Dragonette, Margaret Evans-Joyce
Assistant Stage Managers ................................................Rob Cork, Mary Ferrara, Michelle Hall
Set Design ...Mary Hutzler
Assisted by Jim Hutzler, Jeff Nesmeyer
Lighting Design ......................................................................................Jennifer Lyman, Michael Page
Assisted by Jay Bartol, Lloyd Bittinger, Charles Dragonette, Nicholas Friedlander, Pam Leonowich, Philip Long, Jose Siguenza, Marg Soroos, Meggie Webster
Costume Design and Construction ....................................................Jean Schlichting, Kit Sibley
Sound Design ..........................................................................................................................David Correia
Assisted by Keith Bell, David Hale, Donna Hauprich, Jack Seaver, Gene Warner
Set Construction ..........................................................................................Jim Hutzler, Jeff Nesmeyer
Assisted by Ken Brown, Susan Burkhead, Julie Fischer, Ira Forstater, Jeff Gathers
Set Painting ............................................................................................................................Stacey Becker
Assisted by Luana Bossolo, Susan Burkhead, Mary Hutzler, Patti Lord, Kathy Murphy, Wendy Smith, Denise Stewart
Set Decoration ............................................................................................................Charles Dragonette
Properties Design ................................................................................Leslie Reed, Rebecca Sheehy
Assisted by Sherry Clarke, Betty Dolan, Bobbie Herbst, Margaret Snow
Hair Design ................................................................................................................................Kadira Coley
Makeup Design ......................................................................................................................Lori Bonnette
Wardrobe ........................................................................Margaret Aiken Snow, Robin Worthington
Rigging ...Russell Wyland
Photographer ..............................................................................................................................Matt Liptak
Audition Table ....................................Roberta Masters-Cullen, Mary Ferrara, Bobbie Herbst, Leslie Reed, Edward Vasquez
Audition Photographers ......................................................................Sherry Singer, Sherry Clarke
Double Tech Dinner ..............................................................................................................Genie Baskir
Assisted by Julie Fischer
Opening Night Party ..................................................................Ronnie Hardcastle, Bennie Robles
Assisted by Moises Cedillo, Ronnie Cogan , Filip and Ivan Pirsi, Elmer Valladares
Our special thanks to all those people whose names were not available when this program went to press.
In case of an emergency, LTA has three AEDs (automated external
They are located as follows:
1. in the lobby, near the Council Green Room
2. in the cast entrance hallway, near backstage door
3. in the Alexandria Academy, on the first floor
(in alphabetical order)
Michelle Ballard (Marilla Cuthbert)is so pleased to be appearing in her second LTA production and is delighted to be a part of this gifted cast. A proud Army spouse, Michelle has appeared in community theater productions in Texas (Ragtime, Into the Woods, My Fair Lady) and Hawaii (Children of Eden and Barnum). Local productions include Laughing Stock (the Alliance Theater), The Producers and The Lion in Winter (Zemfira Stage) and A Christmas Carol (LTA). Michelle is grateful to the immensely talented Anne of Green Gables –The Musical production crew and sends special thanks to her family for their love and support!
Elyssa Bosco (Lucilla) is so thrilled and grateful to be in her first production at LTA. Elyssa also performed in the LTA cabaret this summer. A graduate of Kent State University with a B.F.A. in musical theater, Elyssa performed in the Off-Broadway shows Comedy of Errors and Cabaret in New York City. Thank you to the director, music director, choreographer, design team and talented cast members.
Lucy Breedlove (Prissy Andrews) is thrilled to participate in her first production at LTA. Most recently she was nominated for a Broadway World award as best actress for her portrayal of Babette Muller in Watch on the Rhine at the Tony Award-winning Arena Stage alongside four-time Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason. She also appeared in a production of Gypsy that received 17 WATCH Award nominations, and was one of five award-winning soloists at Michael Feinstein’s Songbook Academylast summer. Many thanks to Mom and Dad.
Elizabeth Colandene (Miss Stacy/Dance Captain) is extremely excited to be making her LTA debut. Regional: Cinderella, The New Musical and Revolutionary Gentleman (Infinity Stage); The Tempest (ASC); Weiner: The Musical and Blood Sweat and Fears (Molotov). Elizabeth graduated from Catholic University with a B.M. in musical theater and had the pleasure of performing on its main stage (the Hartke Theater) as well as at the Kennedy Center and Atlas Performing Arts Center.
Janet Cooper (Janny) has been learning to act since she was 3. Although she has appeared in numerous summer camp productions at the Little Theater of Alexandria, she has never been in a play before and is very excited to be playing the part of Janney in Anne Of Green Gables — The Musical. Janet thanks Heather Sanderson and Roberta Masters-Cullen for helping to teach her along the way.
Cassie Cope (Anne Shirley) is delighted to be returning to LTA after winning an LTA Award for Best Junior Performance for her role of Anybodys in West Side Story . Previous shows include Keegan Theatre: Parade (Mary Phagan); Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Hairspray (Shelly); Little Theatre of Alexandria: West Side Story (Anybodys) and Grey Gardens (Jacqueline Bouvier); Adventure Theatre MTC: The Cat in the Hat (Thing 2/Kitten) and Into the Woods Jr. (Baker’s Wife); Wolf Trap Filene Center: The King and I (Royal Princess). Training includes: ATMTC Academy: pre-professional company member; Signature Theatre: Stage One MT Workshop. Cassie would like to thank her family, friends and teachers throughout the years for their support, and the lovely cast and crew of AOGG.
Kellie McHugh Dragity (Mrs. Spencer) is delighted to join the Little Theatre of Alexandria for this production as she is a lifelong fan of Anne of Green Gables, having toured Prince Edward Island with family when she was just 12 years old. She holds a B.M. in vocal performance from Liberty University and an M.M. in vocal performance from the University of Georgia. She resides in Arlington with her husband and best friend, Todd. She also teaches voice at Episcopal High School and is an administrative assistant at Blue Feather Music, bringing quality music instruction to the homes across Northern Virginia.
Joel Durgavich (Minister/Stationmaster) is thrilled to be teaming up with Mike Baker and several alums from A Christmas Carol (LTA 2016). Joel was last seen onstage as Boolie in Driving Miss Daisy (LTA 2017 –and if you missed it, shame on you). He is excited to have the opportunity to improve on his limited “walk and chew gum at the same time” skills and learn how to “dasnact” (that’s dance, sing and act) onstage. Many thanks for the almost infinite patience of the choreographer and dance captain with his movement training and to the awesome cast and crew of Anne of Green Gables – The Musical!
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Aaron Eckloff (Tommy Sloane) is thrilled to be performing at the Little Theatre of Alexandria for the first time. Aaron’s latest stage appearance was as Brother Asher (“Benjamin’s Calypso”) in a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (CFTC). Before that, Aaron starred as Captain Hook in Robinson Middle School’s production of Peter Pan Jr. He has been in multiple CFTC shows, playing Peter in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Ralph Herdman in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Aaron thanks Mr. Baker, the cast, crew and especially choreographer Ms. Cristina for this amazing musical experience.
Jake Ehrlich (Charlie Sloane/Cecil)is ecstatic to make his LTA debut. His previous credits include Infinity Stage’s Cinderella, The New Musical and Revolutionary Gentlemen and Blazing Change Players’ By the Bi. Thanks to his parents, brother and girlfriend for all of their love and support.
Tony Gilbert (Matthew Cuthbert) is honored to perform for you tonight. This is his third LTA production after he appeared as Judge Taylor in To Kill a Mockingbird and Ebenezer Scrooge in 2016’s A Christmas Carol (LTA Award). Tony has appeared on Broadway in revivals of Oliver! and Sweeney Todd, toured nationally in Buddy and Man of La Mancha, performed regionally at Ford’s and Barter and appeared in an episode of Law & Order and at the late Harlequin Dinner Theatre. During the day he helps “To Keep America Informed” at the Government Publishing Office. But Tony’s favorite production is still his son Todd. Thanks to God and my beautiful wife, Peggy.
Kathryne Gould (Susie) is pleased to work, once again, with Mike Baker in LTA’s production of Anne of Green Gables – The Musical. Kathryne’s recent onstage experience includes appearing as a Narrator and Belinda Cratchit in back-to-back performances of A Christmas Carol at the Little Theatre of Alexandria. She is excited to stretch her acting abilities in this classic musical, and she would like to thank her fellow castmates and crew for this incredible experience.
For your own safety, look for your nearest EXIT. In case of emergency, WALK, DO NOT run, to the exit. We regret that no sound recording or photographic equipment may be operated during the performance.
Grant Hamilton (Moody MacPherson) is in eighth grade at Carl Sandburg Middle School. He was in Ragtime at LTA four years ago and is excited to be in another show at this theater. Grant has performed in shows at ACCT, MVCCT and West Potomac High School’s Beyond the Page Theater. Grant enjoys drumming, playing piano and all things music-related. He wants to thank everyone associated with this production, especially his director, and his family.
Erica Irving (Mrs. MacPherson) is thrilled to be performing at LTA for the first time. Recent area performances include Chess at the Theatre Lab and The Queen of Guilty Pleasure, part of TMD Theater’s 48 Hour Musical project at the Kennedy Center Page-to-Stage Festival.
Kate Ives (Rachel Lynde) lives in Springfield. Although she has done community theater for years, this is her second time at LTA, and she is thrilled to be part of Anne of Green Gables –The Musical Her first role at LTA was Dorothy Lintoll in The History Boys, for which she received a Best Minor Role nomination. Previous shows include The Sound of Music, Steel Magnolias, A Christmas Carol: The Musical and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Eva Jaber (Eva) is thrilled to be back at LTA. She appeared in A Christmas Carol at LTA last year under the direction of Mike Baker as child soloist, Want and Belle’s Child. This 11-year-old loves musical theater and has had the opportunity to appear in several local productions, including TheWizard of Oz (NextStop Theatre and MVCCT) and Oliver! (Sterling Playmakers). She would like to thank her family for their unwavering support and her music teacher for helping her chase her dreams.
Katie Kellenberger (Ruby) is elated to join the Anne of Green Gables –The Musical cast for her first LTA main stage production. She most recently appeared as Louise/Kathy in Amityville Play with LTA's Millennial group. She works as a journalist with a publishing group in Falls Church and is overjoyed to jump back into the world of musicals!
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Tyler King (Mr. Phillips/Earl) is excited for his debut at LTA. Recent shows include La Cage Aux Folles (Jean-Michel) with ZemfiraStage, Spring Awakening (Otto) with Metropolitan Youth Theatre and Sacrifice (Romeo) with the LTA Millennial Committee.
Brielle Kirk (Brielle) is extremely proud to be joining the cast of Anne of Green Gables – The Musical. She is 10 years old and first appeared onstage at the age of 3 as the Mac-n-Cheese Princess in It’s Elementary (Encore Stage). She has danced several roles in the Alexandria Community Nutcracker the past five years. Her most recent role was as a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz (MVCCT). Brielle has taken acting class and camps at LTA, Encore Stage and MVCCT. Brielle would like to thank her mom and dad for supporting her in everything she does.
Emma Lacey (Erin) is very excited to be in her second show at LTA, Anne of Green Gables – The Musical. She made her LTA debut last year in A Christmas Carol (Belinda) and is very excited to have the opportunity to work with Mr. Baker again for another show here at LTA. She wants to thank her supportive family and the wonderful cast and crew of Anne of Green Gables – The Musical.
Patricia Lawless (Mrs. Blewett) is thrilled to be making her LTA debut (and unlike her character, she really loves children). She is a vocal performance major whose opera credits include Die Zauberflöte ( The Magic Flute ) in Chemnitz, Germany, as an undergrad and Amahl and the Night Visitors in grad school. Previous musical theater roles include Sarah Brown (Guys and Dolls), Anna Leonowens (The King and I), Mother Abbess (The Sound of Music), Miss Jones (How to Succeed in Business) and Shaindel (Fiddler on the Roof). She thanks her family and friends for their love and support.
Harry MacInnis (Billy) is excited to be in his first LTA production. He has been a part of several area productions with Robinson Secondary School Drama, City of Fairfax Theatre and most recently Infinity Stage. Recent shows include TheLion King Jr., Peter Pan Jr., The Music Man, Cinderella and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He has also been in various short films such as After Dusk, S.O.S. Poseidon, and Ikestone. Harry would like to acknowledge the LTA staff for this opportunity, Mike, Robert and Colin and especially Cristina Cayere, who has been his fantastic taxi driver for the past year.
Shannon McCarthy (Mrs. Pye) is happy to be making her LTA debut. She is a musical theater graduate of Sweet Briar College, and some of her favorite roles include Ivy ( August: Osage County ), Martha (Spring Awakening) and Viola (Twelfth Night). She also earned an Outstanding Student Director award for She Kills Monsters in 2016. Recent appearances include Lisabette Cartwright (Anton in Show Business –SSS) and Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn (The Music Man –ES). When she’s not in rehearsal, you’ll find her bingeing The West Wing or perfecting her Great British Bake Off impressions. Enjoy the show!
Sophia Meller (Sophia) is thrilled to be in this production of Anne of Green Gables – The Musical. This is her first production with LTA. She has taken acting classes at LTA, Burgundy Farm and West Potomac High School.
Christopher Miller (Gilbert Blythe), originally from Amory, Mississippi, is thrilled to be playing Gilbert in his first production with LTA, alongside an extremely talented cast and team. Among his favorite roles are Tunny ( American Idiot ), Daniel Boone ( Horn in the West)and Bobby Strong (Urinetown: The Musical). Christopher graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he received a B.F.A. in musical theater, and moved to Washington, DC, to pursue his career in theater arts. He wishes to thank all of his friends and family for their unconditional love and unwavering support.
Camille Neumann (Josie Pye) is ecstatic to be performing in her first production with LTA. You may have seen her recently as Elf (Shrek –STP) or as Puck (A Midsummer Night’s Dream –LBT), and you may have seen her work in LBT’s Shogun Macbeth (sound board operator) or The Crucible (light board operator). She is a junior at Lake Braddock Secondary School as well as Fairfax Academy. She would like to dedicate her performance to her wonderful parents, who are always supportive of her theatrical endeavors.
Kieran O’Dell (Gerry Buote) is super excited for his debut production with LTA. He has performed in other stage productions such as Pippin, The Music Man and The Lion King. He would like to thank his friends and family, as well as the cast and crew, who all worked tirelessly throughout this production to make it spectacular.
Sophia Nasreen Riazi-Sekowski (Tillie Boulter) loves musical theater with her whole heart and soul and is honored to make her LTA debut. Roles include Jane Banks (Mary Poppins, 2nd Star), Tobias Ragg (Sweeney Todd, LMP), Gretl (The Sound of Music, Compass Rose), Little Girl (Ragtime, LMP), and Molly (Annie, LMP). Sophia is a freshman sci-tech student at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. She plans to continue exploring biology and physics, performing onstage and advocating for children, peace and the environment. Thank you to Mr. Mike and Ms. Cristina for believing in her.
Aerika Saxe (Mrs. Sloane) is excited to be back at LTA. Previous shows with LTA include Sarah in Ragtime, Gary Coleman in Avenue Q (WATCH nominee for Best Musical) and Joannie Lish in The Full Monty. She’s been seen around the area as Michelle/Nun (Sister Act, SMP), Tina Turner/Crystal ( The Wedding Singer, TAP), Stepmothers ( Into the Woods, SP) and Aldonza (Man of La Mancha, CRT). Aerika minored in theater at Lynchburg College and was also inducted into Alpha Psi Omega, the theater honorary society. She hopes you all enjoy the show!
Anna Maria Shockey (Diana Barry) is overjoyed to be performing at LTA. This is her first LTA experience, and she has loved working with these amazing people. Upon moving back to the U.S. from Japan, she won her first NATS award in the musical theater and classical categories, as well as at the NVMTA classical competition. Recent theater performances include Cinderella, The New Musical (Cinderella), Revolutionary Gentleman (Betsy Dubois) and The Lion King Jr. (Nala). She would like to thank her supportive and loving friends, relatives and chosen family –they inspire her each and every day. She knows you will enjoy this rendition of the classic tale as much as she will enjoy performing for you.
Karen Toth (Mrs. Barry) is thrilled to return to LTA after last appearing here in the ensemble of TheWill Rogers Follies. Previous roles include Mary Lazarus (Sister Act, SMP), Judy Turner (A Chorus Line, RMT), Miss Olson (Promises, Promises, TAP), Young Stella (Follies, TAP), Lenya (Neil Simon’s Fools, ACCT), a Gemini (A Funny Thing… Forum, TAP) and various characters in 42nd Street (TAP) and Curtains (RCP). Offstage, Karen enjoys hiking and rock climbing. Sending love and thanks to friends and family.
Anastasia Tuffin (Gertie Pye) is thrilled to be in her first LTA production. She has been attending classes and camps at LTA since she was 5 years old, and LTA first sparked her love of theater. Some of her favorite previous roles include Ariel (The Little Mermaid), Iridessa (Peter Pan) and Gloria (The Wizard of Oz). Many thanks to her wonderfully supportive parents, and her voice teacher, Linda.
Rae Venna (Mimi) is excited to be in her first production at LTA. Rae was recently seen as the Magician in Infinity Stage’s production of Cinderella, The New Musical. She is the assistant director for The 39 Steps at Sterling Playmakers, which will open Feb. 23. Rae would like to thank her family for all of their support. Enjoy the show!
ACCT –Aldersgate Church
Community Theater
ACT –Alliance of Community Theaters
ADDT –Attention Deficit Disorder Theater
ASC – Annapolis Shakespeare Company
ATC –Arcturus Theater Company
ATMTC – Adventure Theatre and Musical Theater Center
BCT –Bowie Community Theatre
CFTC – City of Fairfax Theatre Company
CHAW –Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
CCDC –Capital City Players of DC
CCP –Chevy Chase Players
CFTC – City of Fairfax Theatre Company
CRT –Castaways Repertory Theatre
CT –Chalice Theater
DTC –Damascus Theatre Company
DLC –Drama Learning Center
DS –Dominion Stage
ES – Encore Stage
ESP –Elden Street Players (now NST)
ESP/TFYA –Elden Street Players Theatre for Young Audiences
FCT –Fauquier Community Theatre
FP –Foundry Players (now CCDC)
GAC –Greenbelt Arts Center
GFP –Great Falls Players (now MCP)
HBP –Hard Bargain Players
KAT –Kensington Arts Theatre
KT –Keegan Theatre
LMP –Laurel Mill Playhouse
LSDT –Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre
LTA –The Little Theatre of Alexandria
LTC –Landless Theatre Company
MCP –McLean Community Players
MP –Montgomery Playhouse
MPAT –Metropolitan Performing Arts Theatre
MSA –Metropolitan School for the Arts
MTA –McLean Theatre Alliance (now MCP)
MTC – Musical Theater Center
MVCCT –Mount Vernon Community
Children’s Theatre
NST –NextStop Theatre
OOH –Old Opera House
PCP –Port City Playhouse
PGLT –Prince George’s Little Theatre
PP –Peculiarity Productions
PPF –Providence Players of Fairfax
PTC –Potomac Theatre Company Inc.
PTP –Port Tobacco Players
PWLT –Prince William Little Theatre
RCP –Reston Community Players
RLT –Rockville Little Theatre
RMT –Rockville Musical Theatre
RTP –Rooftop Productions
SCT – Springfield Community Theater
SMP –St Mark’s Players
SSS –Silver Spring Stage
ST –Signature Theatre
STC –Shoestring Theater Company
TACT –The American Century Theater
TAP –The Arlington Players
TAT –The Alliance Theatre
TBP –The British Players
TMD – Too Much Damn Theater
TCP –Tantallon Community Players
UMW –University of Mary Washington
URTM –Upper Room Theatre Ministry
WATCH –Washington Area Theatre Community Honors
Here’s a gift idea you can wrap your arms around! For the person who has everything, memorialize their love of theatre by purchasing a seat in our lovely theatre. An engraved plate, with up to three lines of engraving, will be placed on the arm rail.To purchase a seat, contact Tina McCrea in the LTA Business Office at 703-683-5778 x2. By request, a Seat Purchase Certificate can be obtained for your presentation to the recipient of your gift.
(in alphabetical order)
Michael J. Baker, Jr. (Director) considers himself blessed to be directing his third production at LTA in the last year. He was honored as Best Director at LTA last season for A Christmas Carol. He is also grateful for the opportunity to direct Red, White and Tuna by creators Jaston Williams and Joe Sears, whom he interviewed for Bravo Cable Network in 2003. Baker is also an award-winning actor and vocalist. He has been a featured soloist at the Kennedy Center, the White House, Wolf Trap and Lisner Auditorium. Baker’s dramatic performances encompass over 50 roles in regional and area theaters both here and in New York. However, Mike considers LTA home, having performed 30 roles on the LTA stage since 1984. Mike is a seven-time Emmy Award-winning TV host, reporter and producer. His productions have appeared on the Bravo Cable Network, NBC, PAX-TV, Home Team Sports, Tempo Television, Comcast Sport Network, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, and in public television syndication. Mike is exceedingly grateful to be working with producers Robert Kraus and Alan Wray, choreographer Cristina Cayere, music director Colin Taylor and vocal director Tim Smith. A very special thanks to the LTA Board.
Stacey Becker (Set Painting) just completed painting LTA’s 2017 A Christmas Carol and is ready to imagine Prince Edward Island through color and texture. She is grateful to Lucy M. Montgomery for writing such awe-inspiring stories.
Lori Bonnette (Makeup Design) is so excited to design makeup for Anne of Green Gables –The Musical. This is her fifth production with LTA. Other credits at LTA include To Kill a Mockingbird (2016) and A Christmas Carol (2014, 2015 and 2016). She is so happy to be working with Mike, our producers, cast and crew.
Cristina Cayere (Choreographer) began her love for LTA a few decades ago when she was the dance captain for Anything Goes (Angel) and Crazy for You (Patsy). She is thrilled to be back at the Little Theatre of Alexandria choreographingher first LTA show. She has been blessed with an amazingly talented cast and a wonderfully efficient and lovely crew to work with. A special thanks to Mike Baker for inviting her back to help make the Little Theatre of Alexandria magic!
KadiraColey (Hair Design) is delighted to be working at LTA once again. Her first backstage credit was at LTA, where she stage managed a one-act play. This is her third time doing hair design. Previously she worked on A Christmas Carol (2016) and To Kill a Mockingbird. Kadira has also appeared onstage at LTA in Ragtime and To Kill a Mockingbird, and she sings with the Alexandria Singers. As always, Kadira would like to acknowledge her husband for his unending love and support, which allows them to endure her crazy schedule.
Rob Cork (Co-Assistant Stage Manager) has stage managed many productions and education class showcases at LTA, beginning with The Sorcerer in 1996. He also directed the The Soul Sitter and A Christmas Carol at LTA. Favorite roles include Jungle Cruise Skipper at Walt Disney World, Charlie Davenport in Annie Get Your Gun (SCT), and Melbrook the Jester in Rumpelstiltskin with the Bergen County Players in New Jersey. He currently appears as Will Rogers in a traveling productionof Will Rogers’ U.S.A. with Kaleidoscope Theatre Company, a nonprofit organization that he co-founded.
Charlotte Corneliusen (Assistant Producer) is pleased to be working on her first main stage production at LTA. She recently was one of the producers of the LTA Millennial Committee’s Creepshow: A Night of Halloween One-Acts. Charlotte is new to theater but has worked in the international film industry since 1998. She grew up in Alberta, Canada, and knows the stories of Avonlea well.
David Correia (Sound Design) returns after a brief hiatus doing sound design at LTA and is happy to work on his 18th musical, Anne of Green Gables –The Musical. Earlier in the year, David did the sound design for Hamlet (PCP), The Judicial Murder of Mrs. Surratt (ACCT), A Party to Murder (LTA) and The Lion in Winter (TAP). Previous notable LTA productions include Hairspray (2011 WATCH Award for Sound Design in a Musical), Spamalot (2014 WATCH Nomination for Sound Design in a Musical) and Proof (2014 WATCH Nomination for Sound Design in a Play).
Charles Dragonette (Co-Stage Manager/Set Decoration) is happy to be back at LTA, where it all began. Notable stage manager gigs include Sweeney Todd , Ragtime , Witness for the Prosecution (LTA); Life With Father , A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (ACCT); Boys in the Band and ’night, Mother (DS). Set dressing experience includes Key for Two and A Christmas Carol 2016 and 2017 (LTA); Stupid F@&#ing Bird (PCP); and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court and The Judicial Murder of Mrs. Surratt (also set design, ACCT). Special thanks to Alan for keeping me over my head in theater commitments!
Margaret Evans-Joyce (Co-Stage Manager) has produced about a dozen productions and stage managed almost twice that many. She served four years as the Little Theatre of Alexandria’s President and is currently the Governor of Production. She recently received the Outstanding Service to LTA award. Margaret is an adjunct professor at Howard University in the area of speech and language pathology.
Mary Ferrara (Co-Assistant Stage Manager) is happy to be back in Old Town after 30 years living and working in theater in Los Angeles. Since her return last year, she has worked props for A Party to Murder and ASM for Anything Goes, The Fabulous Lipitones, Driving Miss Daisy and A Christmas Carol.
Michelle Hall (Co-Assistant Stage Manager) is delighted to be joining LTA again for this show. She has worked other shows at LTA as props designer, front of house volunteer and assistant stage manager. Before working with LTA, she was involved in many aspects of university and community theater both on and off stage. Thank you to Mike, Alan and Robert for this opportunity and to her family for their support of her crazy dreams!
Jim Hutzler (Co-Set Construction) has enjoyed carpentry, set painting and stage operations, having worked on many shows at LTA and other theaters in Northern Virginia. LTA is very fortunate to have many hard-working volunteers that make this quality community theater possible.
Mary Hutzler (Set Design) has worked behind the scenes in many productions at LTA, PCP and ACCT. She has been nominated for WATCH awards and has been nominated for and received LTA set painting awards. This is her second venture into set design, and she would like to thank Michael Baker, Alan Wray and Robert Kraus for inviting her to design this set. Thanks also goes to Jim Hutzler, Jeff Nesmeyer and the building crew for making the set a reality.
Robert S. Kraus (Co-Producer) is very excited, humbled and honored to be producing once again at LTA and working with Mike and Alan. Robert has appeared both on and off stage in many, many capacities at various area theaters. Recent offstage producing appearances at LTA include co-producer of A Party to Murder, To Kill a Mockingbird, Boeing Boeing, 20th Century, All The King’s Women, Oliver!, The Secret Garden , The Sunshine Boys , The Gin Game and The Ritz . Onstage appearances at LTA include the Paper Hanger in Auntie Mame, Ancient Man in The Teahouse of the August Moon and a tourist in Lettice and Lovage.
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Jennifer Lyman (Co-Lighting Design) has a bachelor’s degree in media and theater arts and has been active in community theater for over 20 years. She has done a little bit of everything at LTA, from producing shows like Plaza Suite , Intimate Apparel and Scrooge: the Musical to stage managing Hairspray and Lend Me a Tenor and directing A Christmas Carol and Dirty Blonde. Past co-lighting design endeavors at LTA include The Sorcerer, I’m Not Rappaport and Hair. If you were paying attention during LTA’s production of Footloose, you even saw her onstage playing Lulu.
Jeff Nesmeyer (Co-Set Construction) is pleased to be working at LTA once again and sharing the duties of master carpenter with Jim Hutzler. Jeff has been set building for the last several years at LTA, and this is his sixth venture as co-master carpenter. Together Jeff and Jim have built sets for To Kill a Mockingbird , Spamalot, A Christmas Carol, Anything Goes and The Fabulous Lipitones and are starting out this season with Anne of Green Gables – The Musical. He thanks LTA for its confidence in his carpentry abilities.
Michael Page (Co-Lighting Design) is excited to be a part of his fourth production with LTA, having fight-choreographed To Kill a Mockingbird and A Party to Murder . Also, 11 years ago, he was on the LTA stage as a wrangler in The Will Rogers Follies. He has a B.A. in theater and dance with a focus in light design from CNU and is a certified actor combatant. He has designed lights for Any Given Monday and Gilligan’s Fire Island (DS) and has choreographed/fight choreographed shows at ACCT, LTA, MCP and DS. Michael teaches dance and musical theater classes at LTA, where he is also the summer camp director. He would like to thank the cast, crew, orchestra, and production team for their hard work. And thanks to Jennifer Lyman for this opportunity to co-design lights with her. Enjoy the show!
Leslie Reed (Co-Properties Design) was enchanted by the LTA’s warmth and creative genius the first time she was asked to help with the props of Blithe Spirit A magical door had opened to reveal the world of make-believe fabricated from hard work, imagination, superb talent and a super abundance of cooperation and creativity. Gathering props, creating sets, calling volunteers, researching details, cleaning, sweeping and sewing are all building blocks of a production. Being able to do it in the LTA community is truly a gift.
Rebecca Sheehy (Co-Properties Design) is absolutely delighted to work with co-designer Leslie Reed and the cast and crew of LTA’s Anne of Green Gables –The Musical . Her recent projects include co-properties design for West Side Story and Anything Goes at LTA and Evil Dead at Dominion Stage. Rebecca wants to thank everyone at LTA for being so friendly and to thank her family, friends and all the dedicated volunteers who make these performances so much fun. Enjoy the show.
Kit Sibley and Jean Schlichting (Costume Design) have enjoyed creating the costumes for the characters of this period show. They see them as a cross between the 1900s fashions of the towns and cities and the durable, sensible clothing of the agricultural community. They have costumed many shows at LTA, most recently Legally Blonde, Anything Goes, West Side Story and In the Heights They also costumed ACCT’s The Miracle Worker and The Judicial Murder of Mrs. Surratt and area productions of South Pacific, Shrek: The Musical and Children of Eden. Along the way they have received several LTA Awards and a WATCH Award as well as several WATCH nominations.
Margaret Aiken Snow (Co-Wardrobe) is exhilarated to be working again with our distinguished director, producers, cast and crew and is excitedly anticipating great things in the musical version of Anne of Green Gables – The Musical. Having grown up with this story in book, two movie and stage play formats, participating with the musical version will have her tingling more than her staged presence as an 11-year-old Helen Keller in 1962.
Colin Taylor (Music Director) is thrilled to be making his LTA debut. Colin has music directed several productions in the Northern Virginia area, including 42nd Street, Oliver!, The Music Man and Anything Goes. He has also served as a guest conductor for the Loudoun Symphonic Winds. Colin got his musical theater start in the pit orchestra as a clarinet/saxophone doubler in shows such as Bye Bye Birdie, Crazy for You, Footloose, South Pacific and West Side Story. He would like to thank his teacher, Dr. John Devlin, and the wonderful cast and crew for trusting him with the baton.
Robin Worthington (Co-Wardrobe) is delighted to team up on the wardrobe for Anne of Green Gables – The Musical with Margaret Snow, who introduced her to helping actors through many quick-change challenges behind the LTA scenes in productions of In the Heights, Grey Gardens, To Kill a Mockingbird, Anything Goes, Legally Blonde, Driving Miss Daisy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, and A Christmas Carol . A retired FDA scientist and Georgetown professor, Robin thanks Tina Anderson for expanding her repertoire by introducing her to the dramatic life of LTA.
Alan K. Wray (Co-Producer) is excited to be working with this production along with Robert and Michael. It is exciting to watch the directors, cast and crew develop all the material into a wonderful show. Alan co-produced with Robert The Curious Savage (PCP), All the King’s Women and A Party to Murder at LTA, and he co-produced Caught in the Net with Dick Schwab. Typically Alan has been found doing sound designs, with the most recent being Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.
Russell Wyland (Rigging) has been a member of LTA for 25 years and has served the theater in several capacities, such as Chairman of the Sound Department, head of the Selection Committee, and is currently the President. In the meantime, he will continue hanging curtains (rigging), as he has for every show for at least the past decade.
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LTA is one of the oldest community theatres in the Washington D.C. area thanks to the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. A successful stage production requires many volunteers working behind the scenes before and during the run of the show. Everyone performing in and nearly everyone you see working on an LTA show is a volunteer. As a volunteer community theatre group, LTA welcomes anyone interested in becoming involved. There are lots of opportunities at LTA, for all experience levels! So, come play with us.
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LTA wishes to recognize and thank all the volunteers who have given their time and talents by helping with house managing, ushering, or working in the box office for our previous production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike and A Christmas Carol. Your contributions to the success of LTA are very much appreciated. Thank you!
Tina Anderson
Lloyd Bittinger
Tammy Preston Boyd
Krysta Cihi
Betty Dolan
Joel Durgavich
Sharon Field
Ira Forstater
Sue Gladstone
Barbara Helsing
Bobbie Herbst
Caterina Lillis
Mike Mazek
Rachel Pharr
Margaret Snow
Mary Beth
Smith-Toomey
Katherine Ward
Nancy Adams
Jamie Blake
Angela Cannon
Sandy Champion
Rita Costello
Joel Durgavich
Ira Forstater
Jean Miller Frane
Marcia Gillespie
David Hale
Doris Halleman
Steve Halleman
Rosemary Hartman
John Johnson
Rebecca Johnson
Robert Kraus
Tina Anderson
Lloyd Bittinger
Betty Dolan
Sharon Field
Ira Forstater
Suzan Gladstone
Valerie Larkin
Shirley Lord-Cooper
Karen Maline
Susan McFadden
Erin O'Leary
Betty Puscheck
Gary Rasmussen
Jayn Rife
Lena Harris
Barbara Helsing
Bobbie Herbst
Lisa Landis
Caterina Lillis
Mike Mazek
Frankie Mickelson
Melissa Nielson
Steve Percy
Rachel Pharr
Page Dreher Schreiner
Kirstin Apker
Luana Bossolo
Gillian Chen
David Correia
Hillary De Mayo
Ira Forstater
Patty Greksouk
Doris Halleman
Steve Halleman
Barbara Hayes
Kate King
Robert Kraus
Karen Maline
Harriet Matthews
Lukas McCormick
Susan McFadden
Laura Peterson
Betty Puscheck
Jayn Rife
Ann Rowan
Linda Shank
Mary Beth
Smith-Toomey
Wendy Sneff
Jo Wendler
Rance Willis
Eve Young
Ann Rowan
Linda Shank
Carol Strachan
Amina Tafrawe
Rance Willis
Don Wilson
Mary Beth
Smith-Toomey
Margaret Snow
Tania Swan
Jo Wendler
Howard Soroos
Carol Strachan
Don Wilson
Bill Young
Eve Young
Richard Young
Founding Fathers
Anonymous
Jim Barthmaier
Laura Beauchamp & Chris Feldmann
Maggie Bush in memory of Roland B. Gomez
Marzanne Claiborne & Leslie Wilkes
Charles Dragonette & Alan Wray
Peter M. Fannon
In Memory of Grace Machanic In Memory of Roland B. Gomez
Steffen & Jennifer Krause
David & Michelle McNally
Jean S. Moore
Thomas & Alice O'Connor
Continental Congress
Anonymous The Burkhead Family
Kevin Deardorff & Lisa Blumerman In Memory of Grace Machanic In Memory of Roland B. Gomez
Marian Holmes
Susan & Andre' L'Heureux
Rich and Judy Massabyn
Law Office of
Margo B. Owen, Esquire
James Pearson
Jeanne & Dan Porter
Howard & Margaret Soroos
Steve Topetzes
Patriots
Anonymous
Mrs. Barbara Becker
Lloyd Bittinger
Larry Dempsey & Emily Cole
Jack & Kelly Fannon
Lori & John Foster In Memory of
Roland B. Gomez
Hamel Family in memory of Roland B. Gomez
Jim & Alexandra Hartz
Jake & Celia Jacoby
James & Catherine Kelley
In Memory of Grace Machanic
Melissa Nielson & Ed Yawn In Memory of Grace Machanic
Frank & Donna Pasqualino in memory of Bruce
Richard & Rochelle Schwab
Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
John & Laurie Stackpole
Susan Swain
Katherine Ward, Long and Foster Realtor
Kelley Wells
Kathy Wood
Alexandrian
Neale Ainsfield & Dr. Donna Sieckmann
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Alfredson
Lois & Peter Ancona
Anonymous The Apker Family
Michael J. Baker, Jr.
Mary Katherine Baumeister
Ronald E. Becker
Carol & Jim Becker
Beverley Benda
Lloyd Bittinger in memory of Roland B. Gomez
In Honor of Jamie Blake
John Brettell & Nicole Zuchetto
Gregory Bricker
Dale Brown
Nick & Diane Burakow
Nancyanne M. Burton
Carolyn L. Cain
David & Catherine Clagett
David Correia
Patricia Cosler
Brian & Paula Coupe
Kimberly & Steve Crago
Robert B. Crane
Tom Dabney
Ann S. Daniels
Susan Devine
P.M. Donahue
The Reverend
Stanley A. Dubowski
Dennis & Myrna Dunn
Dorinda Fitt
Alice Fitzgerald
Thomas & Rita Foss
Michael & Sarah Gale
Jeff & Donna Gathers
James & Maria Gentle
Trish & Cam Gibson
Mary Clair & Harry Gildea
Molly Gimmel
In Memory of Roland B. Gomez
Barbara Helsing
Karen Hoffman
Jim & Terry Howard
Dr. David Hunt & Dr. Kimberly Wells
Infinity Stage
Kenneth & Therese Johnston
Carla Jones-Batka & William Batka
Al & Suzanne Kalvaitis
Judy & Orron Kee in Memory of Roland Gomez
Michael Kharfen
Col. & Mrs. Kenneth R. Knapp, USMC (Ret)
Philip & Karen Kopp
Robert Kraus & Larissa Heyman
Ladies’ & Gentleman's Matinee Society
Valerie Larkin, Psy.D.
Beth Leonard
Pamela Leonowich
P. Lord
Mike & Gigi Louden
Jennifer Lyman
In Memory of Grace Machanic
Sara Maddux
Bob & Joanne Madison
The Maibach Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Mannion
Estelle Marlor
Linda L. Mayer
John Mayers
Sandra McKinney
Louise Meng
John & Karen Misura
Will & Anne Monahan
Gene & Dorothy Mulligan
Andy & Kate Nelson
Jeff & Diane Nesmeyer
The Odle Family
Douglas A. Olmsted
Jim Pearson and Laurie Marichak
Lisa Platske
Elena Polyak
The Rampy Family
Gary & Ana Rasmussen
George & Fran Rhodes
Mary Jo Roos
James Rorke
Tami & Peter Salmon
Chad & Christina Sarchio
Tom Sargeant
Jean & Jim Schlichting
Aubrey & Carolyn Smith
Patricia Spencer Smith
Bob & Sharon Spivey
Laszlo & Barbara
Steingaszner
Donald Street
Allen Stuhl
In Memory of Jean Stuhl
April Stull
Lois Van Bergen
Hugh & Sue Van Horn
David & Sue Wilkes
Linda W. Windsor
Gail & Jim Woolwine
Martha E. Alliston
Anne A. Andrews
Anonymous
Ronald & Sheila Barrett
Andrea & Walter Baumann
Richard & Judith Bednar
James T. Bennett
Robert & Joann Bingham
Herb & Dee Brooks
Cheri L. Brown
John Brown
Mary Lynne Brown
Jim & Sue Buchanan
Peter Butler in memory of Evelyn Butler
Felicia Carretta
Phil & Alice Childress
Margaret Evans-Joyce
Ira Forstater & Robin Fradkin
Aaron Geduldig
Bill & Francine Gemmill
Kathy Giannetti
In Memory of Jane Godfrey
In Memory of Roland B. Gomez
Kacie Greenwood in memory of Roland B. Gomez
Ruth Guirard
(Long and Foster)
Fritz & Pat Haberman
In Memory of
Michael Hamburg
Ruth Hare
The Honorable & Mrs. John Harper, Jr.
Bruce Harrison
Alma Kasulaitis
James & Charlene Kegerreis
Victor Kernus
Norma Jean Lawton
Walt & Manette Lazear
The Livingston Family
William W. Lohr
In Memory of
Grace Machanic
Nathan & Kara Macek
Donna Malarkey
Carlton E. Martin
Bill & Joan McCulla
Madeline Metcalfe
A.B. Morrill
Jeff & Mary Palmer
Theresa Pawlak
Bob & Elaine Peoples
Laura Peterson
Roger & Cheryl Pratt
Irene Rehbock
Al Romaneski
Col. Melvin H. &
Barbara Rosen
Ann Rowan
Jacqueline &
Ralph Schenkel
Jack Seaver
Mary Sellman
Robert & Maureen Simoniz
Mrs. Mary Stauss
Capt. & Mrs. Donald Taggart
John & Myrna Templeton
In Memory of Michael Toomey
Don & Erdine Walter
Marilyn I. Wiener
Jerry & Doris Wolf
Raymond M. &
Sheri H. Wolfe
Colonists
Frank & Lynda Adamson
Mr. & Mrs. James Albanese
Marco & Alice Albergo
Anonymous Caroline Austin
Dave & Brenda Beck
Joan Burg
Ronald E. Cogan
Robert & Jayne Eckert
Dan & Marie Ernst
Joanna & Richard Eyer
Oliver & Carol Flint
Mel & Sara Friedman
Penelope Gallagher
Kathy Giannetti
W. Jack Green
Doris Hamel
Jeff & Melany Hansen
Edith C. Heilberg
John Henderson
Barbara Hendrickson
Melissa Keiser
Jean Keppler
Roberta Klein in memory of Roland B. Gomez
Kathy Koczyk
Patricia Kratzer
In Memory of Grace Machanic
Paula Mathews
J.J. & Pat Miller
Edward Neisis
Jane Neubig
Diedre K. Nicholson-Lamb
Becky Patton
Charles Pellegrini
Irene Rebbock
A. Leo Romaneski
Audrey Scruggs
Gil & Marcia Siegert
Barbara Slavik
Wendy Sneff
Randal C. Teague, Sr.
Rance R. Willis
Linda Ysewyn
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Carolyn Winters................................................................................................................................Director
Tina Anderson..........................................................................................................................Vice Director
Margaret Evans-Joyce..................................................................................................................Secretary
Sharon Field......................................................................................................................Financial Officer
Russell Wyland..............................................................................Honorary Member, LTA President
Helga Ingrid Adams
Brooke Angel
Emma Baskir
Genie & Geoff Baskir
Lloyd Bittinger
Jamie Blake
Luana Bossolo
Lesley Buckles
Nancyanne Burton
Jay Cohen
Franklin C. Coleman
Emory & Susan Damron
Eileen Doherty
Sharon Dove*
Charles Dragonette & Alan Wray
Julia Duncan
Peter Fannon*
Ira Forstater
Duane Goddard*
Kacie Greenwood
John Guinn
Doris Hamel*
Ronnie Hardcastle
Adriana Hardy*
Donna Hauprich
Barbara Hayes
Bobbie Herbst
Larissa Heyman
Kira Hogan
Marian Holmes*
Jim Howard
Jim & Mary Hutzler
Bonnie Jourdan
Algis & Suzanne Kalvaitis
Judy Kee
Mel & Lidia Kollander*
Robert Kraus
Burt & Vivian Kronstedt
Lois D. Ligoske
David McCallum
Tina McCrea**
Carlos Moctezuma
Will & Anne Monahan*
Lynn O’Connell
Thomas & Alice O’Connor*
Eddie Page
James Pearson
Leslie Reed
Jayn Rife
Benjamin Robles
Heather Sanderson
Jean Schlichting
Dick Schwab
Margo Shiffert
Sherry Singer
Kim Smith-Salmon
Mary Beth Smith-Toomey*
Arthur & Margaret Snow
Howard & Margaret Soroos
Allen Stuhl*
Rance Willis*
Frank Winters
Robin Worthington
Janice Yeadon
Bill Young
Welcome to the “Shakespeare Garden” in The Little Theatre of Alexandria Courtyard! This beautiful garden was made possible with donations from LTA members and supporters who purchased bricks during the LTA Council’s fund-raising campaign February-April of 2017. We have planted floral species that figured prominently in the Bard’s writings. We invite you to check out our courtyard during intermission and see how many you can identify!
The Council of The Little Theatre of Alexandria, organized in 1961, is a dedicated group of about 80 members that supports the theatre with special contributions. While our “Shakespeare Garden” is our most massive accomplishment so far, our past contributions included: scholarships for high school students, a new range, draperies and ice maker for the Council Green Room, folding chairs and tables throughout the theatre, brass plates for sponsored theatre seats, a computerized box office system, several grand drapes over the years, and many varied technical enhancements, including exterior defibrillators (AEDs) for safety. Contributions to LTA from the Council have exceeded $215,000. The Council conducts three business/social meetings per year, and decorates the theatre for the winter holidays. We are pleased to be a part of the Alexandria artistic community and proud to support one of the best community theatres in America today!