JAN. 12– FEB. 2, 2019
book and lyrics by Tom Jones music by Har vey Schmidt
produced by Sharon Field and Rance Willis • directed by Eleanore Tapscott music direction by Paige Rammelkamp • choreography by Jason A. Ellis
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FEB. 23 – MAR. 16, 2019 703-683-0496 w w w t h e l i t t l e t h e a t r e c o m BOX OFFICE presents Off-beat, quirky, and downright hilarious, this Pulitzer Prizewinning comedy has stood the test of time You Can’t Take It With You follows two families whose lives are thrown together when their children become engaged. This idealistic take on life, family and love reinforces the idea that you can only live life to the fullest by doing whatever makes you happy produced by Jamie Blake and Eileen Doherty directed by Stephen Jarrett You Can’t Take It With You C o m i n g i n F e b r u a r y
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book and lyrics by Tom Jones music by Har vey Schmidt produced by Sharon Field and Rance Willis • directed by Eleanore Tapscott music direction by Paige Rammelkamp • choreography by Jason A. Ellis
Since its opening in May 1960 at t he Sullivan Street Playhouse in New York and its subsequent revival at t he Snapple Theatre Center, The Fantasticks has become t he longest-running production of any kind in t he history of American t heatre
THE FANTASTICKS is presented t hrough special arrangement wit h Music Theatre International (MTI), 423 West 55t h St , New York, NY 10019 All aut horized performance materials are also supplied by MTI www MTIShows com
PRESIDENT Russell Wyland
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
ARTISTIC SUPPORT Susan Boyd
BOX OFFICE David B Hale
BUILDING Frank D Shutts II
DEVELOPMENT Sarah Holt
EDUCATION Michael J Baker Jr
FRONT OF HOUSE Diedre Nicholson-Lamb
MEMBERSHIP ...................................................................................................................................... Maria Ciarrocchi
PRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................. Alan Wray
PUBLIC RELATIONS .............................................................................................................................. Rachel Alberts
SEASONAL PLANNING ...................................................................................................................... Ashley Amidon
TECHNICAL SUPPORT Robert S Kraus
Treasurer .................................................................................................................................................... David B. Hale
Secretary to t he Board ......................................................................................................................Carolyn Winters
Executive Secretary Jamie Blake
Archivist Barbara Helsing
Business Manager Tina McCrea
Box O ffice 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
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Dir ector ’s Notes
The Fantasticks was one of t he first musicals (along wit h A Chorus Line) in which I knew all t he songs before ever seeing a production.
I still recall my first visit as a New York student actor to t he tiny Sullivan Street t heater (which, alas, no longer exists) to see t his show. Over t he intervening years, I’ve seen numerous productions of t his tuneful and deceptively simple play. Long after I moved from New York to t he DC area, I’d conclude many an NYC t heater weekend wit h a visit to t he Jerry Orbach Theater (t he production’s last home in NYC before its final curtain came down in 2017) in midtown to see t his show.
Apart from t he gorgeous score and great songs, what really stands out to me about t his p l ay is i t s t h e a t ric a l i t y. We h av e
, Shakespearean, vaudeville. Young lovers divided by feuding families sounds like a certain play set in fair Verona. The vegetation fixation of t he gardeners Bellomy and Hucklebee hints at Shakespeare’s green world comedies. The wall makes us t hink of t he rude mechanicals’ production of “Pyramus and Thisbe” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The play is loosely based on Les Romanesques (The Romancers) by Edmond Rostand (yes, he who wrote Cyrano de Bergerac, anot her popular play about a complicated romance).
My goal wit h t his production is to honor t hose t heatrical styles. Hence our band of traveling players (Compagnia Gelosi Zanni) who have alighted in Alexandria, VA, to take you on a journey from t he romantic, rose-colored-glasses dreamscape of yout h to t he reality and realism of maturity. Join us as a starry, moonlit adventure is conjured, but, as t hey say in t he play, “t he night is only half t he day.” Join us to learn what happens when t he sun comes up and reality sets back in and provides some life lessons some poignant, some amusing about t he nature of real love and true romance. Because, as Jones and Schmidt so eloquently tell us, wit hout a hurt, t he heart is hollow.
Eleanore Tapscott Director (aka Capocomico)
SHOW SYNOPSIS
The Fantasticks is a story about love, romance, disillusion, and happiness It takes place anywhere, anytime and involves t he machinations of two neighbors to create a love story between t heir children. A romantic, moonlit adventure is conjured, but, as t hey say in t he play, “t he night is only half t he day.” What happens when t he sun comes up and reality sets back in provides some life lessons some poignant, some amusing about t he nature of real love and true romance. This story is a moving tale of young lovers who become disillusioned, only to discover a more mature, meaningful love, and is punctuated by a bountiful series of catchy, memorable songs, many of which have become classics.
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Dr amatis Personae (in order of appearance)
Mutes ..............................................................................................................Ilyana Rose, Lauren Sutton
El Gallo Christopher Overly
Luisa ..........................................................................................................................................Rachel Hogan
Matt ..............................................................................................................................Luis “Matty” Montes
Hucklebee Janice Zucker
Bellomy ........................................................................................................................Stephen P. Yednock
Henry ..................................................................................................................................................Fred Lash
Mortimer Matt Liptak
The Musicians
The Pianist ..................................................................................................................Paige Rammelkamp
The Harpist Kristen Jepperson, Laura Stokes*
The Percussionist ............................................................................................................Marque Nelson
*On alternate dates
Setting
Act I takes place in t he moonlight. Act II takes place in t he sun.
The Fantasticks is performed in two acts wit h a 15-minute intermission.
PERFORMANCE PARTNERS IN ART
January 11, 2019 • Knights of Columbus Holy Spirit
January 15, 2019 • Nort hern Virginia Alumnae Panhellenic Association
January 22, 2019 • American Legion Post #24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Aldersgate Church Community Theater • The British Players Tina McCrea • One Brick • Crissy Wilke
In case of an emergency, LTA has three AEDs (automated external defibrillators) They are located as follows:
1. in t he lobby, near t he Council Green Room
2. in t he cast entrance hallway, near backstage door
3 in t he Alexandria Academy, on t he first floor
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Musical Numbers
Act I
Overture ..........................................................................................................................................Company
Try to Remember ........................................................................................................El Gallo, Company
Much More ..............................................................................................................................................Luisa
Metaphor ......................................................................................................................................Matt, Luisa
Never Say No ............................................................................................................Hucklebee, Bellomy
It Depends on What You Pay ..........................................................El Gallo, Hucklebee, Bellomy Soon It’s Gonna Rain ..............................................................................................................Matt, Luisa
The Abduction Ballet ................................................................................................................Company
Happy Ending ................................................................................................................................Company
Act II
This Plum Is Too Ripe ..................................................................Matt, Luisa, Hucklebee, Bellomy
I Can See It ........................................................................................................Matt, El Gallo Plant a Radish ..........................................................................................................Hucklebee, Bellomy
Round and Round ........................................................................................El Gallo, Luisa, Company
They Were You ..........................................................................................................................Matt, Luisa
Try to Remember (Reprise) El Gallo, Company
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Producers ......................................................................................................Sharon Field, Rance Willis
Assistant Producer ..........................................................................................................Tina Anderson
Director Eleanore Tapscott
Music Director Paige Rammelkamp
Rehearsal Pianists Kat hryn Bailey, Paige Rammelkamp
Choreographer/Stage Combat Choreographer Jason A Ellis
Stage Managers Sherry Clarke, Micheal J O’Connor
Assistant Stage Managers Mary Ferrara, Nick Friedlander, Sherry Singer
Set Design Michael deBlois
Set Construction Jim Hutzler, Jeff Nesmeyer
Assisted by Susan Burkhead, Julie Fischer, Jeff Gat hers, Greg Matt his, Tom O’Reilly
Set Painting Design ..........................................................................................................Luana Bossolo
Assisted by Marco Bossolo, Susan Burkhead, Leslie Cameron, Bobbie Herbst, Mary Hutzler, Stephanie Köhler-Backus, Denise Landers, Kat hy Murphy
Lighting Design ......................................................................................................Marzanne Claiborne
Master Electrician ....................................................................................................Pamela Leonowich
Assisted by Jay Bartol, Lloyd Bittinger, Kimberly Crago, Charles Dragonette, Iris Ellis, Jim Hartz, Donna Reynolds, Sherry Singer, Marg Soroos, Leslie Teitel
Costume Design and Construction .............................................................. Juliana Cofrancesco
Assisted by Claudia At herton, Yvonne French, Rosemary Grefe, Megan Murphy, Carol Pappas
Sound Design ..............................................................................................................................Alan Wray
Assisted by Keit h Bell, David Correia, Eileen Doherty, Sharon Grant, Jayn Rife, Janice Rivera, Jack Seaver, Gene Warner, Krista White
Set Decoration Charles Dragonette
Assisted by Nick Friedlander
Properties Design Charles Dragonette, Nick Friedlander
Hair Design/Makeup Design/Wardrobe Robin Wort hington
Assisted by Alisa Beyninson, Alex Geoghagan, Chanel Sierra-Davidson, Margaret Snow
Photographer Michael deBlois
Audition Coordinator Sherry Clarke
Assisted by Eileen Doherty, Margaret Evans-Joyce, Mary Ferrara
Rigging ..................................................................................................................................Russell Wyland
Double Tech Dinner ................................................................................Carolyn and Frank Winters
Assisted by Terry Hardt, Georges Jacques, Marsha Ward
Opening Night Party ..................................................................Ronnie Hardcastle, Benny Robles
Assisted by David Watson, Thomas Watson
Our special t hanks to all t hose people whose names were not available when t his program went to press, which was extremely early because of t he holidays
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Meet the Cast
(in alphabetical order)
Rachel Hogan (Luisa) is over t he moon to be working wit h t his divine cast and crew on her first show wit h LTA! Rachel is a Lebanon Valley College alumna and graduated wit h degrees in music and psychology. Her favorite roles include Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress, Kate in Kiss Me, Kate, and Carmen in Curtains Rachel t hanks her friends, co -workers, and family and dedicates t his performance to her late grandfat her, Richard Stockstill, because wit hout his love and encouragement, she would not be here
Fred Lash (Henry) is extremely pleased to be back wit h The Fantasticks after appearing as Hucklebee in LTA’s production in 1990 Toget her wit h director Frank Shutts, choreographer Grace Machanic, and producer Mary Bet h Smit h-Toomey, a show came toget her t hat has stood t he test of time. Fred dedicates his performance to Donna, his life partner of more t han 50 years, wit hout whom he never could have made it t his far. This is Fred’s 10t h role on t he LTA stage.
Matt Liptak (Mortimer) is very excited to return to t he LTA stage. Notable roles in t he DMV include Bobby in Company (MCP), Patsy in Spamalot (LTA, WATCH nominee), Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show (LTA award winner), Bobby in TAP’s Urinetown, and Nicky/Trekkie/Bad-Idea Bear in Avenue Q (LTA, WATCH nominee). Liptak t hanks his family and loved ones for t heir constant support and dedicates his performance in The Fantasticks to his Grandma Madeline.
Luis “Matty” Montes (Matt) is delighted to be making his LTA debut in The Fantasticks, having mainly performed in t he Baltimore area. His favorite past roles include: Man 1 in Songs for a New World (Spotlighters Theatre), Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar (Just O ff Broadway), JD in Heathers (Stand Up for Theatre) and Edward Bloom in Big Fish (Silhouette Stages)
Christopher Overly (El Gallo) is ecstatic to be treading t he boards wit h LTA for t he first time He has performed in, directed, and choreographed many shows (musicals, ballets, and operas) in t he area and internationally He played Munkustrap in Cats (Roadside), Molokov in Chess (KAT), Fat her in Children of Eden (2nd Star), Bobby in Company (PTP) and Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd (Roadside), to name a few. He would like to t hank his amazing wife and children for t heir unflagging support in his pursuit of t heater.
Ilyana Rose (Boy Mute) is t hrilled to be making her debut at LTA. Ilyana was last seen as Valentine de Villefort in The Count of Monte Cristo (ACCT) and as Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (MCP). She is an Eckerd College graduate wit h a BFA in t heater. She is currently a scenic carpentry apprentice, ASM and videographer at Keegan Theatre and has worked on many shows t here, including Top Girls and Lincolnesque. Ilyana dedicates her performance to her loving and supportive friends and family.
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Lauren Sutton (Girl Mute) is excited to make her LTA debut in The Fantasticks. Past credits include Eugenie Danglars in The Count of Monte Cristo (ACCT), Hippolyta/Peaseblossom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (MCP), Nurse in Romeo and Juliet (Tidewater Community Players) and de Bonnefoi in The Imaginary Invalid (Mason Players). Lauren is working toward her BFA in t heater performance at George Mason University She would like to t hank her family and friends for t heir love and support
Stephen P. Yednock (Bellomy) is excited to perform his LTA debut This is his second time in The Fantasticks after appearing in MAD’s production a s M
Productions) He received WATCH nominations as Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (TCP) and Herr Schultz in Cabaret (SMP). O t her favorites include Marcellus in The Music Man (MAD), Amos in Chicago (SMP) and t he Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz (GAC). He sends love to his little kumquat, Kristin.
Janice Zucker (Hucklebee) is t hrilled to be back at LTA after appearing as Frieda in The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife t hree years ago. O t her favorites include Yente in Fiddler on the Roof (SMP), Big Mama in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (SMP), Mot her Superior in Nunsense (VTC), Bubbe in Crossing Delancey (VTC) and Elsa in The Sound of Music (SMP). She is a teaching artist for Wolf Trap’s Foundation for t he Performing Arts. Love to Paul and, as always: Mom, t his one ’ s for you!
Theater Abbreviations Used in This Playbill
ACCT – Aldersgate Church
Community Theater
ACT – Alliance of Community Theaters
ASC – Annapolis Shakespeare Company
ATMTC – Adventure Theatre and Musical Theater Center
BCT – Bowie Community Theatre
BST – Baltimore Shakespeare Factory
CFTC – City of Fairfax Theatre Company
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
DS – Dominion Stage
ES – Encore Stage
ESP – Elden Street Players (now NST)
FCT – Fauquier Community Theatre
FP – Foundry Players (now CCDC)
GAC – Greenbelt Arts Center
GFP – Great Falls Players (now MCP)
HBP – Hard Bargain Players
IS – Infinity Stage
KAT – Kensington Arts Theatre
KT – Keegan Theatre
LBTC – Little Butterfly Theatre Company
LMP – Laurel Mill Playhouse
LSDT – Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre
LTA – The Little Theatre of Alexandria
MAD – Goddard Space Flight Center's Music and Drama Productions
MCP – McLean Community Players
MP – Montgomery Playhouse
MPAT – Metropolitan Performing Arts Theatre
MSA – Metropolitan School for t he Arts
MTA – McLean Theatre Alliance (now MCP)
MTC – Musical Theater Center
MVCCT – Mount Vernon Community
Children’s Theatre
NST – NextStop Theatre
NVP – Nort hern Virginia Players
NVTA – Northern Virginia Theatre Alliance
OTC – Olney Theater Center
PCP – Port City Playhouse
PGLT – Prince George’s Little Theatre
PPF – Providence Players of Fairfax
PTC – Pandemonium Theater Productions
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
RST – Roadside Theatre
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
TCP – Tantallon Community Players
TL – Theater Lab
TT4W – The 4t h Wall
VTC – Vienna Theatre Company
WATCH – Washington Area Theatre
Community Honors
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Meet the Cr ew
Tina Anderson (Assistant Producer) loves being back in “learning mode” to help stage t his fun and fantastical show for her favorite community t heater. She has worked in front of and behind local area stages for many years since graduating from State University of New York at Plattsburgh wit h a degree in Speech and Theatre. Tina appreciates t he opportunity to work wit h two of t he most seasoned LTA producers, Rance Willis and Sharon Field. She enjoys t his cast and crew and all she has soaked up from director Eleanore Tapscott!
Luana Bossolo (Set Painting Design) has been painting sets at LTA for eight years. Past shows include Rabbit Hole, A Christmas Carol (2011), The Full Monty, Spamalot, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Fabulous Lipitones, The Audience and Harvey. She has also worked on wardrobe and as assistant producer for several LTA productions. She is delighted to be working wit h director Eleanore Tapscott and an amazingly talented crew.
Marzanne Claiborne (Lighting Design) is pleased to be designing lights for The Fantasticks Favorite designs include Driving Miss Daisy (WATCH nomination for Lighting Design), To Kill a Mockingbird (LTA award winner for Excellence in Lighting Design), Dirty Blonde, The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, Steel Magnolias, Key for Two and The Fabulous Lipitones, all at LTA; and A Streetcar Named Desire at TAP Marzanne most recently directed Enchanted April at ACCT Many t hanks to Pam Leonowich for being t he master electrician for t his show
Sherry Clarke (Co -Stage Manager) first “dabbled in t he arts” wit h t he typical childhood neighborhood plays. In her late teens, she experienced high school/college plays and musicals, starting a gratifying 13-year career as a vocalist based out of Seattle. In Alexandria, she discovered a new home in which to explore her t heatrical roots by way of t he wonderful local community t heaters. Sherry is pleased to be working under t he talented direction of Eleanore Tapscott and her extraordinary visions t hat make her directing unique and wonderful.
Juliana Cofrancesco (Costume Design and Construction) is excited to work on t his fantastic show! Her costume work includes: Enchanted April (ACCT); A Christmas Carol (LTA); Cinderella (IS); The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (MCP); Revolutionary Gentleman (IS); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (MCP); Key for Two (LTA); Comic Potential (MCP); Footloose (MCP); 1776 (MCP); Calendar Girls (MCP); and American Idiot (LBTC) Children’s productions include: The Sound of Music, Big Fish, Singin’ in the Rain and Oklahoma She cherishes her awesome team: Carol Pappas, Megan Murphy, Rosemary Grefe, Claudia At herton and Yvonne French
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(in alphabetical order)
Michael deBlois (Set Design/Photographer) is pleased to return to LTA Michael’s personal favorite LTA set design was for a highly representational set for West Side Story wit h his good friend, t he late Dick Gomersall He appreciates t he freedom LTA gives its designers, t he quality of t he actors and tech crews, and especially t he support LTA provides to bring what are sometimes difficult designs to reality. He works for several ot her t heaters but always has a special appreciation of t he good people here in Alexandria.
Charles Dragonette (Set Decoration/Co -Properties Design) is happy to be back at LTA, again working wit h Eleanore’s vision, dressing a less demanding set t han t he delightful Anne of Green Gables and cheerier than August: Osage County. He also recently decorated t he sets for Death by Design, Enchanted April and The Count of Monte Cristo at ACCT, for t he last of which he also designed t he props.
Jason A. Ellis (Choreographer/Stage Combat Choreographer) hails from Jamaica and has been involved in t he arts for several decades. He is currently a WATCH representative for Hard Bargain Players and chairs t he Yout h Arts Festival Committee for t he City of Alexandria He serves as a choreographer for many local community t heaters He furt her supports the arts through his nonprofit, Momentum Collective Inc (wwwmomentumcinc org) Jason t hanks t he director for t he opportunity to flex his creative muscles and work wit h such an amazing cast at t he historic LTA t heater
Sharon Field (Co -Producer) has co -produced for LTA since 2006 The Fantasticks represents her eight h show producing wit h Rance Willis and t he first time wit h Tina Anderson. She’s t hrilled to be working wit h an amazing cast, talented creative team and t he absolute best designers and crew around. The Fantasticks was t he first show she ever worked on at TAP back in 1976, and she t hanks LTA for t his opportunity to work on it again. Special t hanks to her “home” team, Ron, Crissy, Tom, Scott and Nick.
Nick Friedlander (Co -Properties Design) is excited to be backstage again after his most recent stint on t he administrative side as a co -producer for Dracula (LTA). O t her recent tech roles include co -lighting for A Christmas Carol (2018 LTA) and co -stage manager for How I Learned to Drive (DS). He would like to t hank Rance, Sharon and Tina for all t heir patience and understanding, Charlie for being one heck of a co -designer, and his family and friends for t heir love and support.
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LTA is one of t he oldest community t heatres in t he Washington D.C. area t hanks to t he hard work and dedication of our volunteers. A successful stage production requires many volunteers working behind t he scenes before and during t he run of t he show. Everyone performing in and nearly everyone you see working on an LTA show is a volunteer
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Jim Hutzler (Co -Set Construction) has worked on many LTA sets as master carpenter and set construction crew, often alongside his wife, Mary, as set painter. Recent WATCH nominations wit h co -builder Jeff Nesmeyer include To Kill a Mockingbird in 2016 and Anything Goes in 2017 Jim and Jeff are also humble recipients of t he 2017-18 LTA Outstanding Set Construction award for Harvey LTA’s magic comes from t he countless hours t hat people contribute to make t hese shows possible
Pam Leonowich (Master Electrician) has been climbing t he light ladders at LTA for over 13 years and is proud to follow in her mot her’s t heater footsteps Her mot her managed and designed productions for t he troops during World War II wit h t he British Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA). She is pleased to be teaming again wit h lighting designer Marzanne and our fabulously dedicated light crew.
Jeff Nesmeyer (Co -Set Construction) is pleased to be working at LTA once again and sharing t he duties of master carpenter wit h Jim Hutzler. This is Jeff ’ s sevent h venture as co -master carpenter at LTA. Jeff and Jim have built sets for To Kill a Mockingbird, Spamalot, A Christmas Carol, Anything Goes, The Fabulous Lipitones, Anne of Green Gables, Harvey and Dracula. He t hanks LTA for its confidence in his abilities. He profoundly t hanks his wife, Diane, for supporting him while he does shows at LTA.
Micheal J. O’Connor (Co -Stage Manager) stage managed Legally Blonde, A Christmas Carol and To Kill a Mockingbird (LTA); Time Stands Still (MCP); See How They Run, Nunsense and Boy Gets Girl (VTC); The Heidi Chronicles (FP); Bus Stop (RCP); and A Fine and Private Place and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (DS) He co -stage managed Colder Than Here (VTC) and assistant stage managed Shrek, Sunset Blvd, 33 Variations and August: Osage County (RCP) He can be found backstage or in t he tech boot h, always in t he dark
Paige Rammelkamp (Music Director) is t hrilled to be a new addition to t he LTA family Her most recent projects as music director include: The Bridges of Madison County (Red Branch Theatre Company); Bonnie & Clyde (Monumental Theatre Company); Sister Act and Rent (Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre); Man of La Mancha and Sweeney Todd (TAP); and Sweeney Todd (Olney Theatre Center, as assistant music director). She also teaches wit h Adventure Theatre, runs a private piano studio and is conducting for t he current season at Toby’s Dinner Theatre.
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SAVANNAH DISPUTATION
written by Evan Smith produced by Lynn O’Connell and Kevin O’Dowd directed by Will Jarred
APR. 27 – MAY 18, 2019 703-683-0496 w w w t h e l i t t l e t h e a t r e c o m BOX OFFICE presents
subject is damnation, but The Savannah Disputation is as light and sweet as the iced tea served by the odd-couple sisters in their proper Southern home. But the sisters quickly lose their southern charm when a young door-to-door evangelist comes knocking to save their souls This theological comedy with a twist blends the sharpness of wit with the depth of character
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Eleanore Tapscott (Director) is a classically trained actress and director. Directing credits include The Count of Monte Cristo and The Judicial Murder of Mrs. Surratt (ACCT); Harvey (MCP); A Christmas Carol, Key for Two, Caught in the Net, I’m Not Rappaport and Noises Off (LTA); Fabulation, Coming Home and Blues for an Alabama Sky (PCP); Arcadia and School for Scandal (TAP); and Proposals and The Universal Language (RCP). Next project: Bus Stop (ACCT) in t he spring of 2019. Thanks to t he creative team, cast and crew!
Rance Willis (Co -Producer) has, since 2007, co -produced The Philadelphia Story, 1776, Gypsy, Company, Woman in Black, Ragtime and God of Carnage at LTA and all wit h Sharon Field His first LTA production was Something’s Afoot, co -produced wit h David Hale, wit h whom he produced several other shows Rance has also stage managed numerous shows He served as LTA President from 1983 to 1985 and currently serves on t he Board of Financial Trustees
Robin Worthington (Hair/Makeup Design/Wardrobe) is delighted to support t his production of The Fantasticks A veteran wardrobe mistress, she has added creative hair and makeup design to her repertoire to assist t he cast as t hey develop t heir new personae. Special t hanks to producers Willis, Field and Anderson for giving her t his opportunity to work again wit h director Eleanore Tapscott, who has combined her artistic vision and passion wit h a talented cast and crew to create t his beautiful love story for t he LTA audience to enjoy. XOXO!
Alan Wray (Sound Design) is excited to be doing sound for t his production wit h Eleanore Tapscott. Alan has designed sound for various LTA productions and ot her t heaters. Most recently he designed LTA’s August: Osage County, Ragtime, Picnic (WATCH nomination), Rabbit Hole, Harvey and Widdershins (LTA award). For TAP he designed She Loves Me and The Seagull (WATCH nomination), and for Dominion Stage he designed Spring Awakening and The Boys in the Band (WATCH nomination). He has produced many shows, including LTA’s Caught in the Net, which Eleanore also directed.
In case of an emergency, LTA has three AEDs (automated external defibrillators)
They are located as follows:
1. in t he lobby, near t he Council Green Room
2. in t he cast entrance hallway, near backstage door
3. in t he Alexandria Academy, on t he first floor
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LTA wishes to recognize and t hank all t he volunteers who have given t heir time and talents by helping wit h house managing, ushering, or working in t he box office for our previous production of Dracula. Your contributions to t he success of LTA are very much appreciated Thank you!
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The Council of The Little Theatr e of Alexandria
Carolyn Winters Director
Tina Anderson ..........................................................................................................................Vice Director
Margaret Evans-Joyce ..................................................................................................................Secretary
Lloyd Bittinger ..................................................................................................................Financial O fficer
Russell Wyland Honorary Member, LTA President
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Mary Bet h Smit h-Toomey*
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Allen Stuhl*
Rance Willis*
Frank Winters
Robin Wort hington
Bill Young * Distinguished Member **
Welcome to t he “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 t hat figured prominently in t he 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 t hat supports t he t heatre wit h 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 t he Council Green Room, folding chairs and tables t hroughout t he t heatre, brass plates for sponsored t heatre seats, a computerized box office system, several grand drapes over t he years, and many varied technical enhancements, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for safety. Contributions to LTA from t he Council have exceeded $215,000 The Council conducts t hree 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 t he best community t heatres in America today!
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