The Rocky Horror Show - Oct/Nov 2014

book, music & lyrics by Richard O’Brien

directed by Kristofer Kauff musical direction by Christopher Tomasino choreography by Stefan Sittig produced by Jay Cohen and Richard Schwab

presents

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

book, music & lyrics by Richard O’Brien produced by Jay Cohen and Richard Schwab directed by Kristofer Kauff musical direction by Christopher Tomasino choreography by Stefan Sittig

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc., New York, New York

PRESIDENT Eddie Page

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

ARTISTIC SUPPORT............................................................................................................................Beverley Benda

BOX OFFICE............................................................................................................................................Marian Holmes

BUILDING....................................................................................................................................................David B. Hale

DEVELOPMENT............................................................................................................................................Jim Howard

EDUCATION............................................................................................................................................Rachel Alberts

FRONT OF HOUSE................................................................................................................................Lloyd Bittinger

MEMBERSHIP..................................................................................................................................Eddy Roger Parker

PRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................Russell Wyland

PUBLIC RELATIONS..................................................................................................................................Becky Patton

SEASONAL PLANNING..................................................................................................................Frank D. Shutts II

TECHNICAL SUPPORT............................................................................................................................Robert Kraus

Treasurer....................................................................................................................................................David B. Hale

Secretary to the Board........................................................................................................................Jennifer Lyman

Executive Secretary................................................................................................................Margaret Evans-Joyce

Archivist................................................................................Jean Coyle, Barbara Helsing and Margaret Snow

Business Manager..................................................................................................................................Virginia Lacey

Box Office Manager..................................................................................................................................Tina McCrea

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.

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.

Director’s Notes

“It had nothing to do with shocking people,” says Richard O’Brien ( The Rocky Horror Show creator). “I wrote Rocky for me. I didn’t write it with an audience in mind or for it to be a hit.” And here we are 41 years after the first production in London opened, celebrating a show that was adapted into the biggest of all cult classic films (and has the longest-running release in film history).

So how do you take something so popular and loved throughout the world, with fans who know every second of the script, and create an experience that is new and fresh without alienating those who are not Rocky “virgins”? Go to the beginning. At its core, Rocky is an homage to the B horror films of the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. When I thought of those movies, The House of Wax, The Creature from the Black Lagoon and others, one thing kept popping in my mind … 3D! Movie houses and drive-ins with audiences wearing those 3D glasses, eating popcorn, screaming and laughing at the screen. Live 3D theater is not an easy task, and I certainly did not want to pull focus from the actors, music, dancing and story being played on stage. I’m so proud of this amazing production team, which took this insane vision and ran with it, so many great ideas and the professionalism and talent to know how to execute everything I asked of them. So wear the 3D glasses if you like or not. Either way, you are going to have an amazing experience.

O’Brien wanted to write a show that rocked! As has rock music throughout the decades, the music of Rocky has transformed from the original London score to the film version to the 2001 Broadway revival to this production. I think that we have honored our creator’s vision with our music. Both Chris and myself agreed many months before production began that this show must rock, must be loud, must be felt by our audience. We knew we needed to find actors who could make each role their own, adding their talent and creativity, which we have found, and I could not be more excited.

But why is this show so popular? Personally, I believe it’s about celebrating who you are and not apologizing for it. “Don’t Dream It, Be It.” There is a reason why that line is repeated over and over. Seems like the right way to live, and this show has inspired millions to do just that. Hopefully, it inspires you.

Enjoy the show!

Kristofer Kauff

The Cast

Magenta .......Paige Taylor

Janet .Melissa Berkowitz

Brad .........Adam Newland

Narrator ....................................................................................................................................Richard Fiske

Riff-Raff ........................................................................................................................................Matt Liptak

Columbia ..................................................................................................................................Allie Cesena

Frank-N-Furter ..........................................................................................................Patrick M. Doneghy

Rocky ................................................................................................................................Ricardo Coleman

Eddie / Doctor Scott ............................................................................................................Malcolm Lee

Phantoms/Transylvanians ..................................................Kimberly Braswell, Chris Galindo, Katie Mallory, Tahara Robinson, Matt Stover, Cameron Vakilian

Phantom Ushers/Transylvanians ............................................Brodie Evans. Stella Giapitzeli, Jennifer LePaige, Zack Walsh

The Rocky Horror Show is performed in two acts with one 15-minute intermission.

Rocky Horror Band

Conductor, Christopher A. Tomasino Keyboard I, Matt Jeffrey Keyboard II, Julio Diaz Reed, Dana Gardner Guitar, Ben Young Bass, David Burrelli Percussion, Manny Arciniega

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PERFORMANCE PARTNERS IN ART ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

One Brick

October 24, 2014• Alexandria Bar Foundation “Beat the Odds” October 28, 2014• West Potomac High School – Theatre Boosters

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.

The Crew

Producers ............................................................................................Jay A. Cohen, Richard Schwab

Director .Kristofer Kauff

Music Director ..............................................................................................Christopher A. Tomasino

Choreographer ......................................................................................................................Stefan Sittig

Dance Captain ..........................................................................................................Kimberly Braswell

Stage Managers ..............................................................................Joan A.S. Lada, Carlyn Lightfoot

Assistant Stage Managers ....................................................................Austin Fodrie, Steve Lada

Set Design ............................................................................................................................Dan Remmers

Set Construction ................................................................................................................Dan Remmers

Assisted by: Jean Chiaro, Peter Chiaro, Andrea D’Amato, Chris Feldmann, Michael Forcina, Daniel Froggett, Jeff Gathers, Jeff Nesmeyer, Eddy Roger Parker, Roger Pratt, Teresa Stipcevich

Set Painting ............................................................................................Diedre (De) Nicholson-Lamb

Assisted by: Gillian Chen, Sherry Clark, Patty Greksouk, Bobbie Herbst, Chuck Leonard

Set Dressing ............................................................................................................................Sherry Clark

Assisted by: Cecilia Albert, Brodie Evans, Stella Giapitzeli, Jessica Moreno, Kathy Murphy, Leslie Reed, Adam Smith, Teresa Stipcevich

Lighting Design ..................................................................................................Ken and Patti Crowley

Master Electrician ................................................................................................Micheal J. O’Connor

Assisted by: Marzanne Claiborne, Jim Hartz, Brittany Kirk, Pam Leonowich, Nicholas Roy, Sherry Singer

Sound Design ......................................................................................................................David Correia

Assisted by: Keith Bell, Austin Fodrie, Janice Rivera, Jack Seaver, Gene Warner

Videographer ......................................................................................................................Austin Fodrie

Assisted by:

Property Design ..................................................................................................................Sherry Clarke

Assisted by: Toni Biafore, Noel Elias, Allison Hartly, Carol Hutchinson, Julie Lisowski, Rebecca Michaels, Jessica Moreno, Leslie Reed, Rebecca Sheehy

Costume Design ......................................................................................Jean Schlichting, Kit Sibley

Wardrobe ..........................................................................................................................Margaret Snow

Assisted by: Tujuanna Allen, Jean Coyle, Marilyn Deihr, Patty Greksouk

Hair/Wigs/Makeup ............................................................................................................Susan Boyd

Assisted by: Rose Carter

Rehearsal and Audition Pianist ....................................................................................Matt Jeffery

Rigging ................................................................................................................................Russell Wyland

Photographer ......................................................................................................................Doug Omsted

Auditions ........................................................................................................................Maria Ciarrocchi

Assisted by: Susan Boyd, Mary Lou Bruno, Phyllis Gruber, Joanna Henry, Leslie Reed, Bruce Schmid, Sherry Singer

Double Tech Dinner ..........................................................................................................Becky Patton

Assisted by: Jenni Patton, Victor Fisher

Opening Night Reception ....Ben’s Catering Service (Benny Robles, Ronnie Hardcastle)

Assisted by: Lloyd Bittinger, Jean Chiaro, Sherry Clarke, Marsha Farrell, Annie Jackson, Erblin Nushi, Eddy Roger Parker, Filip Pirsl, Ivan Pirsl, Sherry Singer, Joseph Zachry

A special thanks to all those people whose names were not available when this program went to press.

Musical Numbers

ACT ONE

Science Fiction / Double Feature

Damn It Janet!

Over at the Frankenstein Place

The Time Warp

Sweet Transvestite

The Sword of Damocles

I Can Make You a Man

Hot Patootie

I Can Make You a Man (Reprise)

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15-Minute Intermission

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ACT TWO

Touch-A Touch-A Touch Me

Once In a While

Eddie’s Teddy

Planet Schmanet / Wise Up Janet Weiss

Floorshow / Rose Tint My World

I’m Going Home

Super Heroes

Science Fiction Double Feature (Reprise)

The Game’s Afoot

written

by

Ken Ludwig directed

by

Frank Pasqualino produced

by

Rachel Alberts and Bobbie Herbst

A murderously funny, witty and fast-paced comedy/thriller by Ken Ludwig. It’s 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests ends up dead, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turns dangerous. Gillette takes it upon himself to assume the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before his next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit.

Meet the Cast

(in alphabetical order)

Melissa Berkowitz (Janet) is thrilled to be back on stage with LTA! Melissa graduated magna cum laude with Phi Beta Kappa honors this past May from George Mason University with a B.A. in theater. She made her professional debut in Shout! The Mod Musical (Creative Cauldron) with director Matt Conner last May as well. She then spent the summer studying in New York City at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in the Summer Conservatory. Recent credits include Cranky Cabaret NYC, Hope Cladwell in Urinetown and Kate Monster in Avenue Q She sends special thanks to the amazing cast and crew, to her family and friends, and, of course, her wonderful boyfriend, Adam (Brad), for their unconditional love and support.

Kimberly Braswell (Phantom) is making her debut with LTA, and she is very excited to be a part of such an amazing cast, crew and theater company. Kimberly has played roles such as Pilar in Legally Blonde: The Musical (MCP) and has also played Dena Jones in Dreamgirls (Dominion Stage). Kimberly would like to thank her friends and family for their continued support and words of encouragement.

Allie Cesena (Columbia) is excited to be making her LTA debut in one of her favorite shows! After attending the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, Allie and her husband moved to North Carolina, where they helped to co-found the Warehouse Performing Arts Center, a nonprofit black box theater supporting local artists. She teaches at the Fort Hunt Cooperative Preschool in Alexandria. Her favorite roles include Lucy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; Billie in Babes in Arms; and the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She would like to thank her amazing husband, Marshall, and her two children, Julie and Oliver, for all their love and support as she pursues her love of theater!

Ricardo Coleman (Rocky) is pleased to be back at LTA since last being seen in Ragtime . Most recently, Ricardo has appeared in The Wedding Singer and A Chorus Line (TAP). Past shows include Dreamgirls, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Chicago, Hairspray, Smokey Joe’s Café, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and A Streetcar Named Desire. He offers thanks to the production team, his family, his No. 1 since sixth grade, Rocket, and his guardian angels, Shaun and Emily (or ShEmily). Cheers!

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Meet the Cast (continued)

Patrick M. Doneghy (Frank-N-Furter) is delighted to be back at LTA again. You may remember Patrick as Robert Lambert in LTA’s Boeing, Boeing. He most recently played Judge Turpin in Landless Theater Company’s Progressive Metal version of Sweeney Todd. Patrick was nominated for a 2013 Helen Hayes Award for Keegan Theater’s TheFull Monty , in which he played Noah “Horse” Simmons. Other roles include C.B. in Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (LTA), Chuck Baxter in Promises, Promises (TAP), Mattie Van Buren in Devil Boys From Beyond, Alferd Packer in Cannibal: The Musical (Landless), Officer Lockstock in Urinetown (DTC), Coalhouse in Ragtime (RMT). Great cast! Great crew! Great friends! GREAT SCOTT!!!

Brodie Evans (Phantom Usher) From Clifford the Dog , Hippie extra in Forrest Gump, Shelby in Steel Magnolias, Lucky in Waiting for Godot and Puppeteer extraordinaire at Das Puppenspiel Puppet Theater, Brodie is happy to make her debut at the Little Theatre of Alexandria. She feels that she is putting her theater arts degree cum laude from Middlesex University in London to good use.

Richard Fiske (Narrator), a former Navy diver, stumbled into theater several years ago and never quite found his way out. Now he is both surprised and pleased to have been granted a second chance at the Little Theatre of Alexandria. Credits include Sigmund Freud (understudy) in Freud’s Last Session (Theater J), Atticus Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird (Theatre Lab), Malvolio in Twelfth Night (Theatre Prometheus), David Foreman in The Tenth Man (The American Century Theater), Dr. Maguire in Look Homeward Angel (Compass Rose Theater), Dad Gardner in Caught in the Net (LTA), other roles around Washington, and Captain Queeg in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial—but that was in another country long ago.

Chris Galindo (Phantom) is excited to do his third production of TheRocky Horror Show, this time with LTA. He is grateful to work with Stefan again after having such a great time working on A Chorus Line (TAP). Chris is also happy to be reunited with Kim and Chris Tomasino and loves this attractive cast!

Stella Maria Giapitzeli (Phantom Usher) is really excited to be a part of LTA’s TheRocky Horror Show. An aspiring actress who just moved to the U.S. from Greece, Stella participated in numerous productions in Athens and envisions a career in theater in the D.C. region. This is her first production after graduating from one of the most distinguished Greek acting schools, the New Hellenic Theater of Giorgos Armenis. Before acting school, she graduated with a bachelor of arts in theater studies from the American College of Greece.

Malcolm Lee (Eddie/Dr. Scott) is excited to be performing with LTA for a third time!!! He played Coalhouse Walker Jr. in LTA’s 2014 production of Ragtime, the Dryer in Caroline or Change (Elden Street Players), Dregster Dupree/Jaguar Dupree Sr. in Thunder Knocking on the Door and Noah “Horse” T. Simmons in The Full Monty (LTA), for which he was the 2013 LTA Award recipient for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical. He was James “Thunder” Early in Dreamgirls (Dominion Stage), for which he received a 2012 WATCH nomination; appeared in the 2011 Fringe show That’s What She Sang and played a Protean in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Virginia Tech. He has also performed with the late Marvin Hamlisch while a member of the local a cappella group Cartoon Johnny. He wants to thank his family and friends for their undying support, especially his parents and his wonderful, patient husband, Christian! HOT PATOOTIE!!!

Jennifer LePaige (Phantom Usher) studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Hollywood, California. She is super-excited to be a part of The Rocky Horror Show. Out of over 30 productions, this will be her first rock musical! It has been a fun and exciting journey. And, as always, she offers a special thank you to her family for supporting her in her pursuit of Broadway.

Matt Liptak (Riff Raff) is thrilled to be back on the LTA stage again this season. Matt was last seen in LTA’s production of Monty Python’s Spamalot as Patsy and was in last summer’s production of Avenue Q as Nicky, Trekkie Monster, and a Bad Idea Bear (WATCH nominee). This past winter, he appeared as Bobby Strong in Urinetown (Dominion Stage). Notable roles outside the D.C. metro area include Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors and Kenickie in Grease. Matt once again thanks his friends, family and loved ones for all they have given him and all they continue to give.

Katie Mallory (Phantom) is thrilled to be making her LTA debut in The Rocky Horror Show! A D.C. area native, she performed in and music-directed many local productions, with favorites including The Pajama Game, Winnifred in Once Upon A Mattress,Guys and Dolls, Ursula in Sweet Charity, music director for Working andmusic director for Damn Yankees. During a brief stint in Ohio, Katie sang with the Columbus Women’s Chorus and performed in Peter Pan and Snow White with the Columbus Children’s Theatre. Thanks to the cast, crew and production team for making this show a blast!

Adam Newland (Brad) is thrilled to be at LTA, and especially to be in this show. Adam was recently seen as Kyle in Legally Blonde: The Musical (MCP) and Nicky in Avenue Q (Greenbelt Arts Center). Adam would like to thank his wonderful leading lady, Melissa, and Robert J. Freemantle for reminding him not to limit the RP.

Meet the Cast (continued)

Tahara Robinson (Phantom) is no stranger to theater arts. Having performed on stage as a dancer, actress and singer since she was 5 years old, and after taking a break when she graduated from college, she decided to return to her roots of the performing arts. Tahara has performed and starred in many plays, including Oklahoma and as Fagan in Oliver. She studied dance and communications at Old Dominion University and was heavily involved in fashion show productions. She also produced her own dance performances for the university’s citywide fashion shows. As a model and dancer at ODU, she was scouted by a fashion designer of Azzure and Indigo Red Jeans and was chosen as a model for their denim campaign. Tahara was featured wearing Indigo Red in “The Complex and the Source” magazine. She was scouted to appear in hip hop music videos as a dancer and landed a lead role in a music video with rapper artists the Ying Yang Twins and a role in a DMX video. After college, she continued her performing arts career but behind a microphone as a radio host for WPGC 95.5 FM, where she hosted her own weekend show, as well as with the “Donnie Simpson Morning Show.” Later, Tahara turned to teaching for about seven years and decided it was time to return to the life of performance.

Matt Stover (Phantom) is pleased to be back for a second appearance at LTA, loves to sing and dance, and is very grateful to be a part of a fun and loving cast. He would like to thank his friends for keeping him motivated and his family for always being there.

Theater Abbreviations Used in This Playbill

2FT –2nd Flight Productions

ACCT –Aldersgate Church Community Theatre

ACT –Alliance of Community Theaters

BCT –Bowie Community Theatre

BP –British Players

CAPPIE –Critics & Awards Program for High School Theater

CAST –Community Alliance Supporter Theatre

CCDC –Capital City Players of DC

CCP –Chevy Chase Players

CRT –Castaways Repertory Theatre

CCS –Clinton County Showcase

CT –Chalice Theater

DLC –Drama Learning Center

DS –Dominion Stage

ESP –Elden Street Players

ESP/TFYA –Elden Street Players Theatre for Young Audiences

FCT –Fauquier Community Theatre

GFP –Great Falls Players

KAT –Kensington Arts Theatre

KT –Keegan Theatre

LGP –Looking Glass 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

MTA –McLean Theatre Alliance (now MCP)

MVCCT –Mount Vernon Community

Children’s Theatre

PCP –Port City Playhouse

PPF –Providence Players of Fairfax

PTC –Potomac Theatre Company Inc.

PWLT –Prince William Little Theatre

RCP –Reston Community Players

RLT –Rockville Little Theatre

RTP –Rooftop Productions

SCT – Springfield Community Theater

SMP –St Mark’s Players

SSS –Silver Spring Stage

ST –Signature Theatre

TACT –The American Century Theater

TAP –The Arlington Players

TAT –The Alliance Theatre

TFT –Taking Flight Theatre Company (formerly 2FT)

UMW –University of Mary Washington

VLOC –Victorian Lyric Opera Company

VTC –Vienna Theatre Company

WATCH –Washington Area Theatre

Community Honors

WS –Washington Savoyards

WST –Wildwood Summer Theatre

ZVP –Zoon Vader Productions

FP –Foundry Players (now CCDC)

(now MCP)

RMT –Rockville Musical Theatre

Paige Taylor (Magenta) is excited to be making her LTA debut with this iconic show. Recent credits include The 27 Club at Capital Fringe, Ulla in The Producers , Mimi in Rent , Linda in The Wedding Singer and Alizè in He’s Not Your Soulmate 2. You can see her next as Devan in the upcoming horror film “Easter Sunday,” as well as on the ID channel in leading roles in “Deadly Affairs” and “True Crime with Aphrodite Jones.” Paige studied acting at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. You can find more information on upcoming projects at Facebook.com/thepaigetaylor.

Cameron Vakilian (Phantom Usher) is thrilled to make his debut at LTA. Originally from Utah, he has performed in a variety of shows, including Hairspray; Bye, Bye, Birdie;Aida;Seussical; and Footloose. Fun fact, he was also a background dancer/actor for the movies High School Musical2 and 3. Cameron earned his bachelor’s degree in music and communication from the University of Utah and his master’s degree in higher education and student affairs from Indiana University. He works in Washington as an educational programs coordinator for NASPA, a professional association for higher education. He thanks his wonderful partner, his family, and his friends for their support.

Zack Walsh (Phantom Usher) is excited beyond words to be a part of LTA’s The Rocky Horror Show! A recent graduate of Westfield High School, Mr. Walsh is on a gap year, exploring what the world has to offer him. He is a local performer who, like most actors, has most recently been seen waiting tables. Before that, however, he has been involved with a multitude of productions, including directing The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and playing Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors, for which he was nominated for a CAPPIE award for Best Comic Actor last year. Most recently, Zack has co-founded the Any Stage Theater Company in Reston, Virginia, for which he is preparing for the role of Hamlet in its first production in the spring of 2015.

Meet the Crew

Susan Boyd (Hair and Makeup Designer) is pleased to work at LTA again. Recent costumes and/or hair/makeup designs include Witness for the Prosecution,The Woman in Black, Dial ‘M’ for Murder, The 39 Steps and Boeing, Boeing (LTA); The Importance of Being Earnest, It’s a Wonderful Life: the Radio Play, Frost/Nixon, Social Security, Rumors, Perfect Wedding and The Game’s Afoot (MCP); This (VTC); and The Dixie Swim Club (PCP). In her day job, Susan is a wardrobe stylist and image consultant.

Sherry Clarke (Props and Set Dressing) had as her first “dabbling in the arts” the typical neighborhood plays as a child, where she was usually able to bully the others into letting her play lead. Fast-forwarding to her late teens/early twenties, she was firmly ensconced in high school/college plays and musicals and began a very gratifying 13-year career as a vocalist based out of Seattle, traveling north to Alaska (quite literally) and south along the West Coast. Eventually wearying of chasing the ever-elusive fame and fortune, she settled in Alexandria, where, after raising two wonderful young men (well, of course, they are!), she discovered a home at LTA in which to explore her theatrical roots once again by way of props design/crew, sound/lights crew and stage manager positions. Sherry is very excited to be a part of this production of The Rocky Horror Show and is probing the depths of her creative abilities (and just a tad of her “dark side”) for set dressing and properties.

Jay A. Cohen (Co-Producer) is happy to be producing again for his fourth LTA production. Not a stranger to the area, Jay has been working in area-theater productions for 44 years. Jay’s last show was the spoof play of the Alfred Hitchcock movie The 39 Steps, and he won an award as best producer for the LTA production of TheTeahouse of the August Moon. When not producing, Jay works with other nonprofits and sits on the board of directors for BalletNOVA Center for Dance in Falls Church, Virginia.

David Correia (Sound Design) is leading sound design for his second musical of the year. David was happy to assist Janice Rivera in her first musical as the sound designer for Spamalot. Earlier in the year, David did the sound for Blues for an Alabama Sky (PCP) and LTA’s production of Proof. Last year, David did the sound design for A Chorus Line (TAP) and Anne of Green Gables (ACCT). David received a WATCH nomination for Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical for Avenue Q earlier this year at LTA. David received a 2011 WATCH Award for Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical and LTA Award for Sound Design for Hairspray.

Ken and Patti Crowley (Lighting Design) are excited to be working with Kris and Chris, along with a talented cast and crew, on this amazing and challenging production. Their most recent designs include LTA’s Ragtime, The39 Steps, Avenue Q and The Full Monty, PCP’s Black Hole and RCP’s Les Miserables,Xanadu, Next to Normal, August: Osage County and Curtains. Other noteworthy designs include 33 Variations, Picnic, TheSecret Garden, The Will Rogers Follies, Into the Woods, Blithe Spirit, Das Barbecü, The Teahouse of the August Moon and I Hate Hamlet. They are the humble recipients of 10 WATCH Awards with 37 nominations, along with 10 LTA Lighting Design Awards, four RCP Awards and an FCT Award for Lighting Design.

Meet the Crew (continued)

Austin Fodrie (Projection) comes to us from Boone, N.C., after graduating from Appalachian State University with a bachelor of science in business administration with a major in computer information systems. He has volunteered at the Little Theatre of Alexandria and Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre. He works at Burgundy Farm Country Day School as a technology support and integration specialist.

Kristofer Kauff (Director) has recent directorial credits including The Producers, Superior Donuts, Orlando the Television Show… On Stage, Pippin, Anastasia, Inherit the Wind, Comedy of Errors and The Land of Counterpane, as well as a series of staged readings and workshops for D.C. playwrights. Many thanks to Frank, Chris, Stefan, Jay, Dick and everyone at LTA. Thank you to this amazing production team for all of your hard work and fantastic ideas. To our sensational cast for your talent and trust, and all the fun! Next show in the D.C. area is Christopher Durang’s Why Torture Is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them for the Colonial Players of Annapolis. For more information visit www.kristoferkauff.com.

Joan A.S. Lada (Co-Stage Manager) is happy to return to LTA as a member of the stage management team. Favorite stage management gigs include LTA’s Spamalot, Avenue Q, 33 Variations , Chicago,Into the Woods , 1776 , Footloose, The Philadelphia Story and Tommy; MCP’s Next to Normal; DS’s The Wild Party; RCP’s Seussical, The Secret Garden and A Chorus Line; TAP’s A Chorus Line,Nine and Kiss Me, Kate; TACT’s TheEccentricities of a Nightingale; RMT’s The Full Monty; andNext Stop/ESP’s Into the Woods, Falsettos, Side Show and Love! Valour! Compassion! She extends love to Stephen and her family, and, as always, love and thanks to her parents.

Diedre (De) Nicholson-Lamb (Set Painting) most recently painted A Streetcar Named Desire (LTA)and the LTA sets for Sweeney Todd and Witness for the Prosecution, for which she was a 2011-2012 nominee for the Pearl Award: Excellence in Set Painting. Previously, De worked at LTA painting four of the six stage sets in LTA’s 2006 season: Into the Woods (for which she won the Pearl Award for Excellence in Set Painting), Auntie Mame, Desperate Hours and Footloose. De decided to broaden her theater horizons when she not only painted but designed the set for TheWill Rogers Follies; Saturday, Sunday, Monday; and The Visit at LTA andpainted the set of Alden Theater’s Red, Hot & Cole. In 2009, she won the Pearl Award for Excellence in Set Painting for Picnic and was a WATCH nominee. In 2010, she painted the set for Port City Players’ Farragut North. De thanks LTA for the fun we had with this show and looks forward to her next adventure.

Carlyn Lightfoot (Co-Stage Manager) always enjoys being involved with LTA productions. She finds LTA to be supportive of any position you engage in. Carlyn has stage managed several shows with several companies: All the King’s Women, Oliver!, The Gin Game and Auntie Mame (LTA); Stop the World, I Want to Get Off (Great Falls Players); All My Sons, The Smell of the Kill, Split Second, Fences, Summer and Smoke and The Last Meeting of the Knights of the White Magnolia (PCP).

Micheal J. O’Connor (Master Electrician) was master electrician for A Streetcar Named Desire, Boeing, Boeing and The 39 Steps and was co-ME for The Full Monty (LTA); stage managed Time Stands Still (MCP), See How They Run, Nunsense and Boy Gets Girl (VTC), The Heidi Chronicles (FP), Bus Stop (RCP), A Fine and Private Place and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (DS); co-stage managed Colder Than Here (VTC); and was assistant stage manager for 33 Variations,August: Osage County and Lend Me a Tenor (RCP) and The Bible, the Complete Word of God (ESP).

Dan Remmers (Set Design and Construction) designed the set of Proof at LTA, and he’s thrilled to be working on a fun, crazy show with such a talented cast and crew. Thanks to Kris for his boundless energy and enthusiasm.

Jean Schlichting and Kit Sibley (Co-Costume Designers) have entered a time warp and have landed in an alternate dimension—and it has been a blast! Transvestite steampunk is a new genre for them, but they have enjoyed themselves immensely. Their recent LTA shows include: Ragtime ; Boeing, Boeing (both nominated for LTA Awards); Hairspray (WATCH Award); The Full Monty (LTA Award); Move Over, Mrs. Markham (WATCH nominee); and Heaven Can Wait (WATCH nominee). They also work with other community theater and educational groups in the D.C. metro area. Many thanks to Kris, Jay, Richard and the amazing cast and crew. Let’s do the Time Warp again!

Richard Schwab (Co-Producer) has worked in theater in Northern Virginia for 50 years. Last year, Dick co-produced Caught in the Net (LTA). He was also responsible for producing Dial ‘M’ for Murder, Witness for the Prosecution, Lady Windermere’s Fan, Picnic and The Sunshine Boys (LTA). He has served as producer at other theaters for nearly a dozen other plays. When not producing, he has worked often as a lighting designer or master electrician at LTA and other theaters. He has won several awards, including two lighting design awards at LTA.

Stefan Sittig (Choreographer) has choreographed over 60 productions. In New York: Jessie (Chelsea Playhouse, off-Broadway); international: Trabajadores (world premiere of Spanish version of Working in Uruguay), Changing Hearts (Canada); D.C. area: Flora the Red Menace (1st Stage), Man of La Mancha (Washington Savoyards), The Wiz (Atlas Performing Arts Center), Jesus Christ Superstar (Open Circle Theatre, four Helen Hayes Award nominations. including Outstanding Musical), Polaroid Stories (Studio Theatre), Nöel & Gertie (MetroStage), Dorothy Meets Alice, Winnie the Pooh (Adventure Theatre), Hollywood Pinafore (The American Century Theater); regional: Follies, Chicago, Evita, Show Boat, Anything Goes, South Pacific, Beehive, The Pajama Game, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers; TV/commercial: D.C. Lottery’s Rolling Cash Five, promos featuring Chuck Brown; community: A Chorus Line (TAP, WATCH Award nomination), Into The Woods (LTA), Sweet Charity, The Clean House (ESP), Jerry’s Girls (also director), Red, Hot & Cole (also director), Little Shop of Horrors, The Secret Garden (MCP), Annie Get Your Gun, Once Upon A Mattress (PTC) and Victor/Victoria (RMT, Ruby Griffith Award). Stefan is a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. www.stefansittig.com

Meet the Crew (continued)

Margaret Snow (wardrobe) likes managing a challenging wardrobe operation, and Rocky Horror Show fills the bill nicely with its creatures of undefined genesis, genus and gender. Working with this show’s theme, cast and crew is perfect preparation for appropriate behavior should this fanatic Baltimorean’s Orioles not emerge successfully from this season’s series.

Christopher A. Tomasino (Music Director) returns after music directing Avenue Q (LTA). He is excited to be working with Kristofer and Stefan, our fantastic producers Jay and Dick, the outstanding stage managers Joan and Carlyn, and a very talented cast and crew. Chris has been honored to receive WATCH Awards for music directing past LTA productions of Hairspray, Cabaret, Das Barbecü and Tommy. He has also been the recipient of the LTA Demaine Award for Music Direction on numerous productions, as well as ACT Awards for Music Direction. Chris is looking forward to music directing LTA’s production of In the Heights in the summer of 2015. In addition to LTA, Chris is the music director for Bishop Ireton High School’s theater arts program.

Russell Wyland (Rigging) has been a member of LTA for 24 years and has served the theater in several capacities, including chairman of the Sound Department, head of the Selection Committee and three years as President. Russ is serving his third term as Governor for Production. He is the chair and only member of the LTA rigging department, a position he has held for over 15 years.

Thank You!

LTA wishes to recognize and thank all of the volunteers who have given of their time and talents by helping with house managing, ushering, or working in the box office for our previous production of Spamalot.

Your contributions to the success of LTA are very much appreciated. Thank you!

Box Office Volunteers

Tina Anderson

Mike Baker

Brenda Beck

Lloyd Bittinger

Pat Bradford

Peter Butler

Jean Coyle

Betty Dolan

Sharon Dove

Ira Forstater

Gary Gladstone

Sue Gladstone

John Guinn

Libby Guinn

Barbara Helsing

Bobbie Herbst

Effie Oellers

Jayn Rife

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Margaret Barchine

Lloyd Bittinger

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Robin Fradkin

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Donna Hauprich

John Johnson

Rebecca Johnson

Bonnie Jourdan

Robert Kraus

William Lacey

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In Memory of Pat Rohrer

Tom Fitzgerald

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Reverend Stanley A. Dubowski

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Barbara Helsing

Jim & Mary Hutzler

James & Catherine Kelley

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Anne Devonald Lash

Linda L. Mayer

William J. & Anne D. Monahan

Pam Odom

John Osborne in memory of Pat Rohrer

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Michael & Mary Beth Toomey

Anne Paine and Fowler West

Billy & Michelle Yarborough

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Robert Wood

William W. Lohr

Patty Lord

Jennifer Lyman

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William McNaught & Jody Macolini

John & Karen Misura

Jean S. Moore

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Gene & Dorothy Mulligan

Jeff & Diane Nesmeyer

Douglas A. Olmsted

Gray Parks

Becky & Jenni Patton

Theresa Pawlak

Julie Phillips & Morey

Petrone

William P. Pope

The Rampy Family

Gary and

Ana Rasmussen

Madelaine Reilly

George & Fran Rhodes

In Memory of Bill Rinehuls

Joe A. Rodriguez

Mary Jo Roos

James Rorke

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Salter

Jean & Jim Schlichting

Richard & Rochelle Schwab

Anonymous

Karen Shotts in memory of Pat Rohrer

Kit Sibley & Richard Engel

Tom & Carolyn Smith

Nancy & Peter Smith

Bob & Sharon Spivey

John & Laurie Stackpole

Laszlo &

Barbara Steingaszner

Tjaarda & Christianne

Storm van Leeuwen

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Kelley Wells

Calvert Whitehurst

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Linda W. Windsor

Chris R. Wollenberg

Linda Yeswyn

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Mr. & Mrs.

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Anonymous

Tony Baum

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Herb & Dee Brooks

Mary Lynne Brown

Marcia Carpentier

Art & Joyce Casale &

Patricia Koepsel

Robert B. Crane

Jack & Ramona Dano

Mailia Du Mont

Jack Fannon

Shirley Folsom

Bill & Francine Gemmill

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Giles

Lotte Goldman

Tom Gorman

Randall V. &

Susan E. Gressang

John P. Griff

Fritz & Pat Haberman

Clint & Kathy Hall

Anna Hawkins in memory of Bill Rinehuls

William & Mary Hettinger

Jacquelyn Hill

Alma Kasulatis

James & Charlene

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Robert Kraus

Fred C. Lash

Walt & Manette Lazear

Mike & Gigi Louden

Nathan & Kara Macek

Donna Malarkey

Carlton E. Martin

Bill & Joan McCulla

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Richard L. Stoffa

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Mr. & Mrs.

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Felicia Carretta

Ronald E. Cogan

David & Rita Cohen

Diana Cross

Anne Crowther

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Jerome & Anne Duncan

Dan and Marie Ernst

Margaret Evans-Joyce

Rosa Fein

Janet Frensilli

Mel & Sara Friedman

Kathy Giannetti

Harry & Mary Clair

Gildea

Mel & Arlyne Goodweather

The Honorable & Mrs.

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Bruce Harrison

Edith C. Heilberg

Barbara Hendrickson

Ray & Judy Isaacs

Jean Keppler

Jean B. Kistler

Kathy Koczyk

Norma Jean Lawton

Pamela Leonowich

Robert & Sally Mannion

William Markland &

Donna Nash

Mr. and Mrs.

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David & Mary Ann

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Kathleen Parrish

Mr. and Mrs.

Bruce K. Petit

Irene Rehbock

Michael Schmitz

Audrey Scruggs

Gil & Marcia Siegert

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The Council of the Little Theatre of Alexandria

John Johnson......................................................................................................................................Director

Tina Anderson..........................................................................................................................Vice Director

Grace Manly Machanic................................................................................................................Secretary

Sharon Field......................................................................................................................Financial Officer

Eddie Page........................................................................................Honorary Member, LTA President

Helga Ingrid Adams

Lloyd Bittinger

Lesley Buckles

Nancyanne Burton

Jay Cohen

Steve Cohen & Mary Elizabeth McGowan

Franklin C. Coleman

David Correia

Emory & Susan Damron

Marilyn Deihr

Eileen Doherty

Betty Dolan

Sharon Dove

Charles Dragonette

Margaret Evans-Joyce

Peter Fannon

Duane Goddard

Jane Godfrey *

Roland Branford Gomez

John Guinn & Elizabeth Yowell-Guinn

Brigitte Guttstadt

Larry Grey, Jr.

David Hale

Doris Hamel*

Ronnie Hardcastle

Adriana Hardy

Anna Hawkins

Barbara Hayes

Bobbie Herbst

Kira Hogan

Marian Holmes

Jim Howard

Rebecca Johnson

Bonnie Jourdan*

Judith Kee

Julie Kiley*

Mel and Lidia Kollander

Robert Kraus

Vivian Kronstedt

Anne Devonald Lash *

Lois D. Ligoske

David McCallum

Carlos Moctezuma

Will & Anne Monahan

Lynn O’Connell

Thomas & Alice O’Connor

William Pope

Leslie Reed

Jayn Rife

Benjamin Robles

Jean Schlichting

Joseph Schubert*

Dick Schwab

Daniel R. Sherman

Margo Shiffert

Kim Smith-Salmon

Arthur & Margaret Snow

Howard & Margaret Soroos

Adrian Steel

Allen & Jean Stuhl*

Ernest Paul Sult *

Michael & Mary Beth Toomey

Rance Willis

Frank & Carolyn Winters

Alan Wray

Russell Wyland

Janice Yeadon

Richard Young

The Council of the Little Theatre of Alexandria is a support group of interested and dedicated people who support the theatre with special contributions. Additionally, the Council has three social events per year, provides for the winter holiday decorations for the theatre, and maintains the Council Memorial Garden. The Council was organized in 1961 and presently has about 80 members, most of whom are long-term and wellestablished LTA members. Past contributions include: a new range for the Council Green Room of LTA, folding chairs and tables throughout the theatre, brass plates for the new theatre seats, new draperies in the Council Room, the computerized box office system, several grand drapes over the years, and many varied technical enhancements. Contributions to LTA from the Council have exceeded $200,000 and we gratefully accept donations from friends and members to assist in our support of LTA. We welcome new members and if you would like to become a member of the Council please feel free to contact the theatre or any of the Council officers. We are very pleased and honored to be a part of the Alexandria artistic community and are proud to be supporting one of the best community theatres in America today.