The Savannah Disputation - April/May 2019

The

SAVANNAH DISPUTATION

produced by

presents APR. 27 – MAY 18, 2019

written by Evan Smith

Lynn O’Connell and Kevin O’Dowd

directed by Will

Jarred

The

presents

SAVANNAH DISPUTATION

directed by Will Jarred

The Savannah Disputation is presented by special arrangement wit h Dramatists Play Service, Inc , 440 Park Avenue Sout h, New York ¸ NY 10016

Playwrights Horizons, Inc., New York City, produced t he New York premiere of THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION O ff-Broadway in 2009.

The world premiere of THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION was presented by Writers’ Theatre t hrough t he Literary Development Initiative, wit h t he generous support of David and Mary Winton Green, Glencoe, IL; Michael Halberstam, Artistic Director; Kat hryn M Lipuma, Executive Director

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

Dir ector ’s Notes

“The bible is so simple you have to have someone else help you misunderstand it.”

Harmon Okinyo

After reading t he play for t he first time, I was immediately struck by t he questions and contradictions t hat believers often struggle to reconcile to demonstrate devotion to t heir fait h. The playwright explores t hese contradictions t hrough t he eyes of four characters who, each in t heir own way, confront issues t hat challenge t heir individual beliefs and values and drive a central t hesis: Can one ever trust a book t hat was written by man to accurately reflect t he true word of God?

What at first appears to be a light hearted comedy about a religious debate evolves into deeper exploration of t he value of friendship, love and loss, divorce, celibacy, illness and end of life Through candid and often hilarious situations, t hese characters represent t he curiosity, skepticism, fear and hope t hat we all experience t hroughout various stages in our lives, and t he role t hat fait h plays (or not) in providing meaning and comfort

My hope is t hat t hose who watch t he play, regardless of t heir religious beliefs, will reflect on t heir own values and embrace t he mysteries of life as a common t hread t hat binds us all toget her.

Will Jarred Director

SHOW SYNOPSIS

The subject is damnation, but The Savannah Disputation is as light a as t he iced tea served by t he odd-couple sisters in t heir proper Sou home. Yet t he sisters quickly lose t heir Sout hern charm when a you door-to -door evangelist comes knocking to save t heir souls. This t heological comedy wit h a twist blends t he sharpness of wit wit h a dept h of character while telling a story of a crisis of fait h

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 per formance

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The Cast (in order of appearance)

Mary Mary Jo Morgan

Melissa Ashley Amidon

Margaret ................................................................................................................Patricia Spencer Smit h

Father Murphy ................................................................................................................Michael J. Fisher

Time: The present

Setting: The home of sisters Mary and Margaret in Savannah, GA

The Savannah Disputation is performed wit h no intermission.

Approximate run time – one and a half hours

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Producers

Producers ............................................................................................Lynn O’Connell, Kevin O’Dowd

Director Will Jarred

Assistant Director Juli Tarabek Blacker

Stage Managers Kira Hogan, Donna Reynolds

Set Design John Burgess

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

Set Painting ..............................................................................................................................Sandy Kozel

Assisted by Janet Smit h

Set Decoration ............................................................................................................Deborah Remmers

Properties Design ..........................................................................Betty Belanus, Susan Townsend

Assisted by Hilary Adams, Kirstin Apker, Helen Bard-Sobola, Julie Fischer, Phyllis L Johnson, Brendan R Quinn, Griffin Voltmann

Lighting Design Franklin Coleman

Master Electrician Alan Wray

Assisted by Jay Bartol, Lloyd Bittinger, Kimberly Crago, Charles Dragonette, Samant ha Jensen, Pam Leonowich, Hallie Olnes, Sherry Singer, Marg Soroos, Leslie Teitel

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

Assisted by Keit h Bell, Donna Hauprich, Jack Seaver, Gene Warner

Costume Design ................................................................................................................Ashley Amidon

Makeup Design

Hair Design

Maureen Roult

Maureen Roult

Wardrobe Coordinators Jamie Blake, Robin Wort hington

Assisted by Alex Geoghagan, Margaret Snow

Photographer ........................................................................................................................Kyle Reardon

Double Tech Dinner ......................................................................................................Russell Wyland

Assisted by Marian Bossolo

Opening Night Party ..........................................................................................................Vivian Thrash

Assisted by Aaron Hunt Jr., Delinda Powell

Audition Coordinator Sherry Clarke

Assisted by Maddy Byrd, Bobbie Herbst, Richard Isaacs, Sherry Singer

Rigging Russell Wyland

Our special t hanks to all t hose people whose names were not available when t his program went to press

Meet the Cast

(in alphabetical order)

Ashley Amidon (Melissa) has been involved in t heater since childhood and has made LTA her t heatrical home since 2014. She serves as t he LTA Governor for Seasonal Planning and as t he chair of LTA NextGen. She is an actress (LTA, Port City, Fringe, ACCT), director (ACCT), costumer (ACCT, Fringe, LTA WATCH nominated) and producer (LTA New Voices). She wants to t hank her ever-patient boyfriend for supporting her decision to costume and act in t he same production ... again.

Michael J. Fisher (Father Murphy) was last seen on the LTA stage in August: Osage County and previously in Nude with Violin and Leading Ladies. O t her productions include Angel Street (GAC and Olney Theater Center), Any Given Monday (DS), Blithe Spirit (PTC), Expecting Isabel (SSS), Rough Crossing (RLT), Kind Lady (CCP), Dearly Departed (ACCT), All My Sons (PCP) and Judgment at Nuremburg (SCT). He has also been seen on several Investigation Discovery Channel productions: Evil Stepmothers, Evil Kin and Nightmare Next Door, among ot hers.

Mary Jo Morgan (Mary) is ecstatic to make her return to LTA after her debut in Harvey as Mrs. Chauvenet. After graduating wit h a degree in speech and drama from Cat holic University, she has had t he opportunity to be in over 60 community t heater productions all over t he U.S. and finds t he people at LTA to be one of the most welcoming theater families she has ever experienced. With great thanks to Will and her family, she also thanks you for coming out and supporting the show.

Patricia Spencer Smith (Margaret) was last seen here as Betty Chumley in Harvey, where she was lucky to work wit h Mary Jo Morgan She’s been in community t heater for about 35 years in t he DMV and CT/RI Favorite shows t hrough t he years have been The Game’s Afoot (LTA), Dandelion Wine (SCP), No Exit (PCP), Big River (DS) and The Music Man (LTA) She would especially like to t hank her friends from Bush Hill Presbyterian Church for t heir love and support

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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Meet

Ashley Amidon (Costume Design) first costumed A Christmas Carol (LTA) in 2013. Those 40 Dickensian costumes weren’t enough, so she moved on to Anne of Green Gables The Musical (ACCT), Plaza Suite (LTA), A Streetcar Named Desire (LTA, WATCH Nomination), Murder on the Nile (ACCT), Suite Surrender (PGLT), Princess Margaret (Women's Voices Theater Festival), and The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife (LTA). She wants to t hank former roommate/Assistant Director Juli as well as current roommate/boyfriend Dan for t heir infinite patience t hrough t he years wit h clot hing and needles all over t he living room.

Betty Belanus and Susan Townsend (Properties Design) are making t heir joint debut in props. Their day jobs Betty’s as a curator for t he Smit hsonian Folklife Festival and Susan’s previous interior design experience, plus t heir love of t hrift shopping have served t hem well in t his position. Susan served as a co -dresser on West Side Story (LTA), backstage crew on Oliver Twisted and co -production design on an independent film, Faith of Our Fathers. Betty’s only t heater credit is as a chorus member in her high school’s production of Of Thee I Sing.

Juli Tarabek Blacker (Assistant Director) is excited to participate in her first main stage show at LTA! Previous directing credits include Not Relative (LTA’s NVTA one-act 2018) and Hamlet (PCP). Many t hanks to Will, Lynn, Kevin and t he rest of t he cast and crew for t he opportunity!

Jamie Blake (Co -Wardrobe Coordinator) is t hrilled to be working wit h Lynn and Kevin O’ again. Jamie has spent t he last 30 years at LTA and loves every minute of it. She’s been on and off t he LTA Board of Governors, has won Best Producer twice and long, long ago won Best New Member Special thanks to her mom and sister Liz and now Mark for keeping her balanced And to Rocco and Brady, who keep her busy Always to Dad Enjoy t his show wit h t his fabulous cast and crew

John Burgess (Set Design) is excited to collaborate wit h LTA His work as a production designer/art director has been seen on CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, UPN, Comedy Central and HBO, and he helped design t he tribal council sets for Survivor seasons 2-5 He holds an M F A in scenic design from t he University of Arizona and for t he past 10 years has served as t he director of technical production at James Madison University, where he is associate dean of graduate student services

Franklin Coleman (Lighting Design) just finished lighting t he previous LTA show, You Can’t Take It With You Next spring, he will be lighting LTA’s Blue Stockings He has been nominated for WATCH Outstanding Lighting Design 12 times and won it four, including for Hairspray at LTA He has been nominated for t he Patty Dillaber Mickley Award 11 times and won it five, most recently for Proof. Thanks to Lynn and Kevin for inviting him, and to ME Alan and t he rest of t he crew.

David Correia (Sound Design) hasdone sound designs for area community t heaters including LTA’s The Nance (2018 WATCH Nomination for Sound Design in a Play) Recent works include The Explorer’s Club (Lorton Workhouse), Anne of Green Gables The Musical (LTA), The Boys Next Door (PCP), The Count of Monte Cristo (ACCT) 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).

Kira Hogan (Co -Stage Manager) is excited to be backstage managing at LTA. She has stage managed a number of shows at LTA, including Proof, The Foreigner, Gross Indecency, Enchanted April, Scotland Road, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Lend Me a Tenor and Twigs. Her props designs have garnered a number of LTA and WATCH nominations and awards. Kira is Chairman of LTA’s Awards Steering Committee, for which she recently received t he Outstanding Service in a Single Department Award. She would like to t hank her husband, Patrick, and her daughter, Riley, for t heir patience and unwavering support.

Will Jarred (Director) is reigniting his passion for t he stage wit h his directorial debut at LTA A recent transplant from t he NYC area, Will is a two -time NJ Perry Award nominee and winner for his role of Pato in The Beauty Queen of Leenane O t her favorite roles include Brick in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Austin in True West As a director, his credits include Betrayal and Curse of the Starving Class Will holds a B A in t heater from James Madison University

Sandy Kozel (Set Painting) won the 2018 WATCH Award for Set Painting for The Hunchback of Notre Dame (TAP). She was nominated for painting t he set for The Nance (LTA). Sandy has led paint crews for two dozen area shows, including Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike and The Who’s Tommy at LTA. Onstage appearances with various groups include two fun LTA musicals: The Music Man and Victor/Victoria. Enjoy t he performance along wit h t he work of t he crew members who help bring t he magic to t he stage!

Lynn O’Connell (Co -Producer) is delighted to be producing t his show wit h Kevin. Past favorites have included Proof, Intimate Apparel and West Side Story. A special t hank you to t he many people who generously gave of t heir time, creativity and energy to make The Savannah Disputation magic.

Kevin O’Dowd (Co -Producer) is very pleased to once again be working wit h Lynn on t his production Some of t heir past LTA productions include West Side Story and Proof In addition to producing, Kevin is an award-winning set painter, having received LTA’s Pearl Award seven times, as well as two WATCH Awards By day, Kevin is a SPED Paraprofessional and recess monitor for Mount Daniel Elementary in Falls Church

Meet the Cr ew

Kyle Reardon (Photographer) is a local photographer, graphic designer and illustrator. He has been living in Alexandria for t he past several years wit h his lovely wife, Kayla, after moving here from Seattle. Kyle studied creative writing and film writing at t he University of Washington in Seattle. He has a passion for storytelling and would love to bore you sometime about t he novel he’s writing.

Dan Remmers (Set Construction) has enjoyed working wit h Will and John and t he rest of t he crew. He previously built t he following sets at LTA: August: Osage County, Legally Blonde—The Musical, West Side Story and The Rocky Horror Show

Deborah Remmers (Set Decoration) is excited to return to LTA for a project that challenges her artistic range. She previously worked wit h a talented crew on To Kill a Mockingbird (LTA). Deborah is a grateful member of You Little Monsters, lovingly created and produced by N R

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Donna Reynolds (Co -Stage Manager) has been involved in local community t heater for 20 years in a variety of roles Most recently, she designed props for Enchanted April (ACCT) At LTA, she has stage managed, produced (Lady Windermere’s Fan), dressed sets (The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife) and designed props (To Kill a Mockingbird), but she is most often found running t he light board or follow spot

Maureen Roult (Makeup Design/Hair Design) is designing her first show for LTA, having designed for several ot her companies, most recently VLOC, SSS and BCT. Her work has earned t hree WATCH nominations (The Cover of Life, BCT, hair; and The Arabian Nights, SSS, hair and makeup). She also techs and performs; most recently, she was in t he ensemble of VLOC’s The Gondoliers, for which she also designed hair and makeup, including several specialty wigs. She’s looking forward to taking a wig certification program at DePaul University at t he end of June.

Robin Worthington (Co -Wardrobe Coordinator) is delighted to partner wit h Jamie Blake and our team to dress t he cast of The Savannah Disputation. Co - Chair of LTA’s Costume Department, Robin has been a wardrobe mistress assisting quick changes behind t he scenes for many LTA plays: The Fantasticks, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Christmas Carol, August: Osage County, The Nance, Driving Miss Daisy, Anne of Green Gables—The Musical, Anything Goes, Legally Blonde—The Musical, The Audience, Grey Gardens, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike and In the Heights

Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association invites you to visit www.artseventsalexandria.com to view the arts calendar and schedule of events.

Alan Wray (Master Electrician) is excited to be working with this production. This is Alan’s first time as master electrician. Normally his work is heard, as he has designed sound for various LTA productions as well as for ot her t heaters. He designed t he sound for LTA’s Picnic (WATCH nomination), 33 Variations (LTA Award) and the haunting Widdershins (LTA Award), He designed sound for TAP’s The Seagull (WATCH nomination) and for Dominion Stage’s The Boys in the Band (WATCH nomination). Occasionally he can be seen producing shows. The last co-production was Anne of Green Gables—The Musical with Robert Kraus.

Russell Wyland (Rigging) has been t he LTA rigging chairman for t he past 17 years. When he is not hanging t he stage curtains, which he does for most shows, he dresses sets and produces Russ is currently LTA President

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

LMP – Laurel Mill Playhouse

LSDT – Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre

LTA – The Little Theatre of Alexandria

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

Public Relations Staf f

Publicity .......................................... Rachel Alberts

Graphics Simmons Design

Playbill Editor Carol Hutchinson

Playbill Coordinator Bobbie Herbst

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PWLT – Prince William Little Theatre

RCP – Reston Community Players

RLT – Rockville Little Theatre

RMT – Rockville Musical Theatre

RST – Roadside Theatre

SCT – Springfield Community Theater

SHAPE – Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe

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

TBP – The British Players

TCP – Tantallon Community Players

TL – Theater Lab

TT4W – The 4t h Wall

VLOC – Victorian Lyric Opera Company

VTC – Vienna Theatre Company

WATCH – Washington Area Theatre Community Honors

Thank You!

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 You Can’t Take It With You. Your contributions to t he success of LTA are very much appreciated. Thank you!

Box Of fice Volunteers

Tina Anderson

Lloyd Bittinger

Tammy Preston Boyd

Gillian Chen

Shirley Lord Cooper

Sharon Dove

Ira Forstater

Gary Gladstone

Sue Gladstone

Barbara Helsing

Bobbie Herbst

Brittany Huffman

Front of House Volunteers

Kirstin Apker

Lloyd Bittinger

Jamie Blake

Lorraine Bouchard

Susan Boyd

Angela Cannon

David Correia

Rita Costello

Elizabet h Drabant

Patty Fitzgibbons

Ira Forstater

Jean Miller Frane

Sally Graham

Patty Greksouk

Rosemary Hartman

Ai-Nguyet Huynh

Deborah Madden

Karen Maline

Caterina Lillis

Melissa Nielson

Steve Percy

Rachel Pharr

Charlene Pritzker

David Pritzker

Madelaine Morgan

Judy Navarro

Betty Puscheck

Gary Rasmussen

Ann Rowan

Toni Sanford

Anne Scherer

Bruce Schmid

Seema

Jayn Rife

Page Dreher Schreiner

Margaret Snow

Tania Swan

Kat herine Ward

Russell Wyland

Howard Soroos

Carol Strachan

Mila Weiss

Leslie Wilkes

Don Wilson

Bill Young

Take Center Stage at Browne Academy

Founding Fathers

Anonymous

Jim Bart hmaier

Marzanne Claiborne & Leslie Wilkes

Laura Beauchamp & Chris Feldmann

Charles Dragonette & Alan Wray

Peter M Fannon

In Memory of Roland Gomez

Steffen & Jennifer Krause

In Memory of Grace Machanic

Shirley McKinley

David & Michelle McNally

Jean S Moore

Continental Congr ess

Anonymous

Mrs Barbara Becker

Kat hy Fannon

In Memory of Eileen Farrell

Dorinda Fitt

Marian Holmes

Jim & Mary Hutzler

Jill & Joe Kale

James & Cat herine Kelley

Bet h Leonard

In Memory of Grace Machanic

Jim Pearson & Laurie Marichak

Jeanne & Dan Porter

Carole & David Preston

In Memory of Leslie Reed

Howard & Margaret Soroos

Andrew Terrell & Megan Waterhouse

Vendini Inc

Patriots

Mr & Mrs Leonard

Alfredson

Ronald E Becker

Clare Bisceglia

In Memory of Nancyanne Burton

David & Cat herine Clagett

Larry Dempsey & Emily Cole

Kimberly & Steve Crago

Jack & Kelly Fannon

Jim & Alexandra Hartz

In Memory of Grace Machanic

Melissa Nielson & Edward Yawn

Peter & Mary Hunstad O’Konski

Dr. David Hunt & Dr Kimberly Wells

A Leo Romaneski

Tami & Peter Salmon

Richard & Rochelle Schwab

Patricia Spencer Smit h

Mary Bet h Smit h-Toomey

Donors

John & Laurie Stackpole

Susan Swain

Kelley Wells

Gail & Jim Woolwine

Alexandrian

Neale Ainsfield & Dr Donna Sieckmann

Mart ha E Alliston

Anonymous The Apker Family

Beverley Benda

Lloyd Bittinger

Alan Boehm

Luana Bossolo

Gregory Bricker

Herb & Dee Brooks

Dale and Eileen Brown

Jim & Sue Buchanan

Nick & Diane Burakow

In Memory of Nancyanne Burton

Carolyn L Cain

Gillian Chen

David Correia

Patricia Cosler

Brian & Paula Coupe

Robert B. Crane

Ann S Daniels

Susan Devine

P M Donahue

The Reverend Stanley A Dubowski

Dennis & Myrna Dunn

Lisa Eskew

In Honor of Peter Fannon

Thomas & Rita Foss

Jeff & Donna Gat hers

James & Maria Gentle

Trish & Cam Gibson

Harry & Mary Clair Gildea

Marcia Gillespie

Molly Gimmel

Lotte Goldman

Barbara Hayes

Jim & Terry Howard

Ray & Judy Isaacs

Willy & Janney Jay

William Jenkins

Sheila Jurinski

Col & Mrs Kennet h R Knapp, USMC (Ret)

Philip & Karen Kopp

Robert Kraus & Larissa Heyman

Freida Lachapelle

Ladies’ & Gentleman’s Matinee Society

Dale & Bob Latiff

Susan & Andre L’Heureux

Mike & Gigi Louden

Jennifer Lyman

In Memory of Grace Machanic

Sara Maddux

Bob & Joanne Madison

The Maibach Foundation

Estelle Marlor

Carlton E Martin

Linda L Mayer

John Mayers

Nicky McDonnell

Sandra McKinney

William McNaught & Jody Macolini

Madeline Metcalfe

Will & Anne Monahan

Thomas & Dolores Mulkerin

Gene & Dorot hy Mulligan

Andy & Kate Nelson

Jeff & Diane Nesmeyer

Nort hstrat on Behalf of Nancyanne Burton

The Odle Family

Douglas A Olmsted

Elena Polyak

Gary & Ana Rasmussen

Mary Jo Roos

James Rorke

Ann Rowan

Tom Sargeant

Jean & Jim Schlichting

Page Dreher Schreiner

Aubrey & Carolyn Smit h

Patricia Spencer Smit h

George and Marisa Souza

Bob & Sharon Spivey

Laszlo & Barbara Steingaszner

Donald Street

Allen Stuhl

April Stull

Lois Van Bergen

Edward Walker & Brenda Kurlansik

Cal Whitehurst

Linda W Windsor

Minutemen

Anne A Andrews

Anonymous

Mary Kat herine Baumeister

Ronald & Sheila Barrett

Jay Bartol

Robert & Joann Bingham

Cheri L. Brown

James Brown

John Brown

Felicia Carretta

Linda Couture

Margaret Evans-Joyce

Ira Forstater & Robin Fradkin

Joanne Goodell

Kacie Greenwood & Bryan Smit h

Patty Greksouk

Fritz & Pat Haberman

Barbara Helsing

Mark & Patti Higgins –In Memory of Nancyanne Burton

Bonnie Jourdan

Alma Kasulaitis

James & Charlene Kegerreis

Janet Kennelly

Victor and Barbara Kernus

Mary Lawson

Walt & Manette Lazear

Pamela Leonowich

The Livingston Family

William W Lohr

Nat han & Kara Macek

In Memory of Grace Machanic

Mr & Mrs Robert E Mannion

Bill & Joan McCulla

A B Morrill

Kat hleen Parrish

Roger & Cheryl Pratt

Col Melvin H & Barbara Rosen

Steven Rosent hal

Rob & Donna Rot h –In Memory of Nancyanne Burton

Jacqueline & Ralph Schenkel

Mary Sellman, Long & Foster Realtors

Robert & Maureen Simoniz

Charlene Sloan

Mrs Mary Stauss

Capt & Mrs Donald Taggart

Don & Erdine Walter

Raymond M & Sheri H Wolfe

Linda Ysewyn

Colonists

Dr Lynda Adamson

Anonymous

Walter & Andrea Baumann

Joan Burg

In Memory of Nancyanne Burton

Ronald E. Cogan

Robert Eckert

Dan & Marie Ernst

Avery Clifford Evans

Mel & Sara Friedman

Penelope Gallagher

Kat hy Giannetti

Doris Hamel

Edit h C Heilberg

Jean Keppler

Roberta Klein

Kat hy Koczyk

Patricia Kratzer

In Memory of Grace Machanic

Raymonde Magliozzi

J.J. & Pat Miller

Gen William L Nicholson

Micheal J O’Connor

Becky Patton

Mrs Jackie Phillips

Irene Rebbock

Diana Schwanhausser

Audrey Scruggs

Gil & Marcia Siegert

Barbara Slavik

Wendy Sneff

Hildegard White

Every effort has been made to ensure t hat t his list of contributors is correct and complete as of the date this program went to press If your name has been omitted or misspelled, please accept our apologies and inform us of the

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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

Helga Ingrid Adams

Brooke Angel

Genie & Geoff Baskir

Jamie Blake

Luana Bossolo

Lesley Buckles

Jay Cohen

Franklin C. Coleman

Kimberly Crago

Emory & Susan Damron

Eileen Doherty

Sharon Dove*

Charles Dragonette & Alan Wray

Julia Duncan

Joel Durgavich

Peter Fannon*

Sharon Field

Ira Forstater

Duane Goddard*

Kacie Greenwood

David Hale

Doris Hamel*

Ronnie Hardcastle

Adriana Hardy*

Donna Hauprich

Barbara Hayes

Bobbie Herbst

Larissa Heyman

Kira Hogan

Marian Holmes*

Jim Howard

Mark & Rachael Hubbard

Jim & Mary Hutzler

Bonnie Jourdan

Algis & Suzanne Kalvaitis

Judy & Orron Kee

Mel & Lidia Kollander*

Robert Kraus

Burt & Vivian Kronstedt

Lois D. Ligoske

David McCallum

Carlos Moctezuma

Anne Monahan*

Zell Murphy

Jeff Nesmeyer

Lynn O’Connell

Micheal J. O’Connor

Alice O’Connor*

Eddie Page

James Pearson

Jayn Rife

Benjamin Robles

Heat her Sanderson

Jean Schlichting

Dick Schwab

Margo Shiffert

Kim Smit h-Salmon

Mary Bet h Smit h-Toomey*

Art hur & Margaret Snow

Howard & Margaret Soroos

Allen Stuhl*

Rance Willis*

Frank Winters

Robin Wort hington

Bill Young

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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!