Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van - Sept 2023

written by Mary Lynn Dobson

produced by Genie Baskir & Monika Stumpo directed by Mike Donahue

Upcoming Shows

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

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••••••••••••• FEB. 10 – MAR. 2, 2024

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MAR. 23 – APR. 13, 2024

MURDER on the Orient Express

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•••••••••••••• MAY 18 – JUN. 8, 2024

IS HE DEAD

Millet, a young painter of genius, is in love with Marie, but he’s in debt to a villainous art-dealer. The artist realizes the only way he can pay his debt and keep Marie to himself is to die, as only dead artists achieve fame and fortune. He fakes his death, while passing himself off as his own sister! Now rich, Millet must find a way to get out of a dress, return to life, and marry Marie! Mon Dieu!

AND OUR HOLIDAY SHOW DEC. 2 – 16, 2023

A Christmas Carol

LTA’s own version of Dickens’ yuletide tale returns! From the first “bah humbug” to the final “wassail,” this timeless classic is sure to rekindle your holiday spirit.

Agatha Christie’s

Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van presents

written by Mary Lynn Dobson

produced by Genie

Baskir & Monika Stumpo

directed by Mike

Donahue

Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, 250 West 57th Street, Sixth Floor, New York, NY 10107.

Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van was first presented by Peter Riga, Jr., Dan Whitten and Tiger Theatricals in the FringeNYC Festival on August 16, 2009. It was directed by Mary Lynn Dobson.

PRESIDENT

Frank D. Shutts II

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

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

BOX OFFICE Lloyd Bittinger

BUILDING Myke Taister

DEVELOPMENT ..................................................................................... Christopher A. Tomasino

EDUCATION .................................................................................................... Heather Sanderson

FRONT OF HOUSE ...................................................................................................... Genie Baskir

MEMBERSHIP ............................................................................................................................ TBD

PRODUCTION .................................................................................................... Rachael Hubbard

PUBLIC RELATIONS .................................................................................................... Fred C. Lash

SEASONAL PLANNING .................................................................................... Eleanore Tapscott

TECHNICAL SUPPORT Ken Crowley

Treasurer ......................................................................................................................... Christopher A. Tomasino

Secretary to the Board ................................................................................................................... Lynn O’Connell

Executive Secretary Jamie Blake

Archivist

Business Manager

Charles Dragonette

Kim Smith-Salmon

Box Office Manager Jeffery Westlake

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 Sun. at 3:00 p.m.

Director’s Notes

Like moths to a flame, the characters of Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van are drawn each year to the Summerfun Repertory Theatre. Our backstage view of their season allows the audience to dive into what drives each character’s unique personality and their relationships.

The heart of the matter is theatre; theatre is the heart of the matter, is the thematic thread that ties the characters to one another and their story to the audience.

After an evening full of laughter, I hope you will leave with a joyous heart and a warmth and understanding for these characters, who are looking for their place and purpose, just as each one of us looks for ours.

Although our play tonight is light, I hope our story provokes thoughts and discussion on your place, purpose and passion.

What is at the center of it all for you? What is the heart of the matter in your life?

Enjoy!

Mike Donahue, Director

TIME PERIOD AND SETTING

Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van takes place over the summer in modern-day America.

Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van is performed in two acts with a 15-minute intermission.

For your own safety, look for your nearest EXIT. In case of emergency, WALK, DO NOT run, to the exit.

THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTING RECORDINGS OR STREAMS IN ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, A VIOLATION OF THE AUTHORITY’S RIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE UNDER UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW.

SYNOPSIS

Welcome to another stellar season at the Neighborhood Actors Summerfun Repertory Theatre, a friendly little playhouse where, due to a lack of wing space, the company spends their downtime in the parking lot around an aging hippie/now turned techie’s van. Those looking for refuge at the asphalt oasis include: a stressed-out artistic director grappling for funding; a wannabe diva who’s realizing that her ingenue expiration date has just about passed; a board member’s nephew vying to direct the musicals with a Tarantino spin; and the “I’m no chorus boy” chorus boy who thinks every show should have a kick line—including The Glass Menagerie. These are just some of the egos and obstacles that fall into the lap of Mike, a nice-guy director who ends up with far more than he bargained for. Anyone who’s ever seen a show may know these people. Anyone who’s ever done a show may be these people.

In the end, Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van continues to prove the adage that somehow, someway, the show must go on. And it does ... just not always as planned.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Aldersgate Church Community Theater; Irina Blaszkiewicz – Photography; Emmerson Bennett – Guitar Consultant; Chuck O’Toole – Mime Consultant; Maria Watson – Dance Consultant

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Cast (in order of appearance)

Jeff.................................................................................................................. Kirk Lambert

Vondo ......................................................................................................... Paul Donahoe

Mike........................................................................................................... John Paul Odle

Jeannie .................................................................................................... Teresa Preston

Harriet ................................................................................................ Eleanore Tapscott

Eric ........................................................................................................................Ian Wade

Meredith .....................................................................................................Ann Brodnax

Daniel .................................................................................................................... Joe Neff

Robin .......................................................................................................... Naomi Bertha

Scott .......................................................................................................Patrick Gallagher

SCENES

Act I

Scene 1 – Hello Dolly

Scene 2 – Sound of Music

Scene 3 – Medea

Act II

Scene 1 – Oklahoma

Scene 2 – The Glass Menagerie

Scene 3 – West Side Story

FUTURE AUDITIONS AT THE LITTLE THEATRE OF ALEXANDRIA

A Christmas Carol

Producers Mary Beth Smith-Toomey and sheri ratick stroud and Director

Jonathan Mulberg are pleased to announce auditions for A Christmas Carol.

Dates: Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, 2023

Performance dates: December 2 – 16, 2023

Additional info will be posted on thelittletheatre.com under Auditions. From the book by Charles Dickens. Adaptation by Donna Ferragut.

Crew Producers ................................................................. Genie Baskir, Monika Stumpo

Director .................................................................................................... Mike Donahue

Stage Managers ......................................................Jenny Libster, Caitlin O’Leary

Assistant Stage Manager ...................................Susan Kaplan, Renae Rhoads

Set Design ........................................................ Charles Dragonette, Jenya Holbert

Set Construction ................. Shah Choudhury, Shannon Doyle, Julie Fischer

Assisted by Joyce McCue, Jeff Nefmeyer, Shawn Shavlik

Set Painting ................................................................................................ Mona Wargo

Assisted by Chriss Brunner, Elspeth Grindstaff, Janet Kennely, Karen Maline, Sheryl Rakestraw, Wendy Sneff, Paul Volden

Technical Projection Design ............................................................ Chip Gertzog

Properties Design Geoffrey Baskir

Assisted by James Lee, Emilie Pade

Set Decoration............................................... Charles Dragonette, Jenya Holbert

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

Master Electrician ............................................................................Peter Halverson

Assisted by Silas Andrews, Lloyd Bittinger, Kimberly Crago, Samantha Jensen, Pam Leonowich, Crystina McShay, Ari McSherry, Micheal J. O’Connor, Lee Perna, Donna Reynolds, Kim Smith-Salmon, Marg Soroos, Leslie Teitel

Sound Design ............................................................................................ Janice Rivera

Assisted by Keith Bell, Crystina McShay, Ali Pelton, Matthew Smith, Alan Wray

Costume Design ............................................................. Robbie Snow, Ali Zaikouk

Wardrobe Coordinator ....................................................................... Shelby Baker

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

Double Tech Dinner ................................................................... A. Malik Copeland

Opening Night Party ..........................................................................The Producers

Audition Coordinator ......................................................................... Sherry Clarke

Assisted by Bobbie Herbst, Rachael Hubbard, Roberta Klein, Angela Roach, Wendy Snell, Margaret Snow

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

Meet the Cast (in alphabetical order)

Naomi Bertha (Robyn) is elated to be making her LTA debut! Favorite credits include: Lydia in Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (VA Rep), Brooke in Noises Off (VCU), Bradley in Men on Boats (VCU), Mollie Ralston in The Mousetrap (Company of Moment Makers) and #46, 13, 11 Understudy (performed) in The Wolves (NextStop Theatre Company). Naomi would like to thank all of her supporters (extra love to mom, dad, sis and the pups) and all the wonderful people who worked on this show!!!

Ann Brodnax (Meredith) is thrilled to be making her LTA debut and honored to be working with such a talented cast and crew. Ann’s previous stage credits include Les Liaisons Dangereuses (VTC), Accomplice (ESP), Dinner with Friends (ESP), The Smell of the Kill (ESP), Wit (ESP), The Dinner Party (ESP), Taking Leave (VTC), The Iceman Cometh (ESP), Clybourne Park (CFTC) and Don’t Dress for Dinner (PPF). Much gratitude and love to her family, friends and colleagues for their endless support. Finally, to her husband, Jeff, who amazes and inspire her every day.

Paul Donahoe (Vondo) has performed at LTA in Mary Stuart, Blue Stockings, August: Osage County, The Audience and To Kill a Mockingbird. Other credits include How I Learned to Drive (DS), Defying Gravity and The Giver (ACCT) and Taking Sides (PCP), for which he received a WATCH nomination. His professional credits include two seasons at the McCarter Theater in Princeton and a season at the Intiman Theater in Seattle. Paul received an M.F.A. in acting from Ohio University.

Patrick Gallagher (Scott) is delighted to make his LTA debut. Patrick is a native of Chicago and has recently moved to the DMV. Favorite Chicago area roles include Dr. Aster in Life Sucks and Williamson in Glengarry Glen Ross. Patrick would like to thank his wonderful wife, Bridget, for her patience and support of his pursuing these occasional creative outlets.

Meet the Cast

Kirk Lambert (Jeff) is excited to reunite with former castmates, crew and designers and to work with Michael Donahue again. Favorite shows include Mary Stuart (LTA ), the adaptation of Tom Brokaw’s The Greatest Generation Speaks (FCT), Shoah (FCT), Rumors (LTA), The Haunting of Hill House (LTA), Dracula (LTA) , The Audience (LTA) and The Cemetery Club (ACCT) Kirk has also appeared at the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap Filene Center and Studio Theatre. Hold on to your seats—this is going to be a fun ride!

Joe Neff (Daniel) is excited to make his LTA debut and be part of such a terrific ensemble and crew! A graduate of the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, he has appeared in Monty Python’s Edukational Show (VTC), The Addams Family (GSP), Head Over Heels (DTC) and The Beatle Club and Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells (PPF). Joe thanks his family and friends, NCDA family, the local theatre company and his cast mates for supporting his dream of becoming a professional actor. And a special thanks to Michael Donahue for this opportunity!

John Paul Odle (Mike) is an Alexandria native and Providence College graduate and is delighted to work with Mike for the first time, and excited to again perform at LTA! Previous credits include Mary Stuart (LTA), As You Like It (NOVA Nightsky), Blue Stockings (LTA), Picnic (NOVA Nightsky), The Precious Scars and Gold and Cocaine (LTA One Acts), A Few Good Men (LTA), Bus Stop (ACCT), The Nance (LTA), The Count of Monte Cristo (ACCT) and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (LTA).

Teresa Preston (Jeannie) is thrilled to be making her LTA debut in her first play in more than 20 years! Before moving to Northern Virginia in 2001, she was a member of Showtimers Community Theatre in Roanoke, where she appeared in The Unexpected Guest and Mame. In the intervening years, she served as a volunteer usher at the Shakespeare Theatre Company and Studio Theatre. She is the director of publications at PDK International, based in Arlington.

Meet the Cast (continued)

Eleanore Tapscott (Harriet) is a NOVA-based actor/director. Recent acting credits include Mrs. Johnson, A Raisin in the Sun (SP), Dr. Caius, The Merry Wives of Windsor (Endangered Species Theatre) and Feste, Twelfth Night (PTB). Directing credits include The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years (LTA), Playing Juliet, Casting Othello (PP), The Bluest Eye (DS) and By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (CP). Upcoming directing projects include a staged reading of Pass Over (DS) and Blue Stockings (SST).

Ian Wade (Eric) hails from Rockville, MD, and has been acting onstage since he was 14. His stage credits include Slim in Providence Players’ Of Mice and Men (2014 Ruby Griffith Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Play), Clarence Hill in the Alliance Theatre’s original production of Shutter and Gilbert Lansing in Imperial Theater Live’s Ruth in a Rush . In film, Ian portrayed Detective Bernie Walker in A Clean Exit, Coach LaCoy in Hurt, Waylon in Bowing Out and the schizophrenic Bradley Macintosh in the short film Solomon Dasko.

Theater Abbreviations Used in LTA Playbills

ACCT – Aldersgate Church Community Theater

ACT – Alliance of Community Theaters

AP – Anacostia Playhouse

AS – Arena Stage

ASC – Annapolis Shakespeare Company

ASGT – Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre

BCT – Bowie Community Theatre

BST – Baltimore Shakespeare Factory

CCP – Chevy Chase Players

CFTC – City of Fairfax Theatre Company

CPA– Colonial Players of Annapolis

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)

FST – First Stage Tysons

FT – Ford’s Theatre

GAC – Greenbelt Arts Center

GFP – Great Falls Players (now MCP)

GMU – George Mason University

GSP – Good Shepherd Players

HBP – Hard Bargain Players

IS – Infinity Stage

KAT – Kensington Arts Theatre

KT – Keegan Theatre Company

LMP – Laurel Mill Playhouse

LST – Loudoun Centre Theater

LTA – The Little Theatre of Alexandria

MCP – McLean Community Players

MP – Montgomery Playhouse

MTA – McLean Theatre Alliance (now MCP)

MVCCT – Mount Vernon Community

Children’s Theatre

NNT – NOVA Nightsky Theater

NST – NextStop Theatre

NVP – Northern 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 – Potomac Theatre Company Inc.

PTP – Port Tobacco Players

PWLT – Prince William Little Theatre

RCP – Reston Community Players

RHT – Round House Theatre

RLT – Rockville Little Theatre

RMT – Rockville Musical Theatre

SCT – Springfield Community Theater

SMP – St Mark’s Players

SP – Sterling Playmakers

SSS – Silver Spring Stage

ST – Signature Theatre

STC – Shakespeare Theatre Company

STC – StageCoach Theatre Company

TACT – The American Century Theater

TAP – The Arlington Players

TAT – The Alliance Theatre

TBP – The British Players

TCP – Tantallon Community Players

TTL – The Theatre Lab

2FT – Second Flight Theatre

VC – Vpstart Crow

VCU – Virginia Commonwealth University

VLOC – Victorian Lyric Opera Company

VPT – Vagabond Players Theatre

VTC – Vienna Theatre Company

WAC – Workhouse Arts Center

WATCH – Washington Area Theatre

Community Honors

ZS – Zemfira Stage

book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan

music & lyrics by Mel Brooks

original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman

produced by Rachel Alberts & Russell M. Wyland

directed by Frank D. Shutts II

choreography by Stefan Sittig

music direction by Christopher A. Tomasino

Meet the Crew (in alphabetical order)

Shelby Baker (Wardrobe Coordinator) is pleased to be the wardrobe chief for Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van. She previously worked on A Christmas Carol and Legally Blonde and more recently was props designer for Prelude to a Kiss at LTA. Shelby is a graduate of the theatre at George Mason University.

Genie Baskir (Co-Producer) returns to LTA after a hiatus. She is ambulatory and breathes without assistance.

Geoffrey Baskir (Properties Design) is back in a technical role after recent performances in The Sedition Edition (Hexagon), and as Ed Jonat in The Greatest Generation Speaks (FCT). A prior props credit was Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike at LTA in 2018. He has written songs for Hexagon’s shows and is drafting music for LTA’s reading of The Laramie Project. Geoffrey will be returning to the stage in 2024 as Henrik Gawkowski in Shoah (Castaways) and producing Our Daughter’s Wedding in November 2023. Love to Genie and Emma.

Shah Choudhury (Co-Set Construction) is delighted to work again with Julie Fischer and Shannon Doyle in building this interesting set. He has been working on constructing sets at ACCT and LTA since 2017. Shah wants to thank the producers for inviting him to play with power tools and the rest of the creative team for the collaborative process on this production, as well as the set construction volunteers for making it a fun experience.

FUTURE AUDITIONS AT THE LITTLE THEATRE OF ALEXANDRIA

Annie

Producers Mariana Bagneris, Jaclyn Robertson and Monika Stumpo and Director Kristin McGregor are pleased to announce auditions for Annie.

Performance Dates: Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5, 2023

Performance dates: February 10 – March 2, 2024

Additional info will be posted on thelittletheatre.com under Auditions

Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Meet the Crew

Ken and Patti Crowley (Lighting Design) are excited to be working once again at the Little Theatre of Alexandria. Their most recent designs include LTA’s Sister Act, Something Rotten, Fences, Rumors and The Nance, RCP’s A Little Night Music, Aida and Gypsy, PWLT’s Sister Act, DS’s Brute Farce and Last Summer at Bluefish Cove and TAP’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Other noteworthy designs include Curtains, Picnic, The Secret Garden, The Will Rogers Follies, Widdershins, Into the Woods, Blithe Spirit, Das Barbecu, The Teahouse of the August Moon and I Hate Hamlet. They are the recipients of numerous awards including LTA, RCP, FCT and WATCH Awards for their lighting designs.

Mike Donahue (Director) is making his debut at LTA. Other community theatre directing credits include 2021’s world premiere of Teresa Sullivan’s The Beatle Club, August: Osage County, The Front Page, Calendar Girls and The House of Blue Leaves. Mike worked professionally in the theatre from 1984 to 2000. He has an M.F.A. in theater directing and was artistic director for Playhouse on the Square’s Professional Theatre for Youth in Memphis, TN. He was associate artistic director for HITT Productions, responsible for writing, directing and fight direction for large performance events. Directing credits include: The Merchant of Venice (VP), Nothing Sacred (Circuit Playhouse, Memphis), Tom Sawyer, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Magician’s Nephew (Playhouse on the Square Professional Theatre for Youth, Memphis), The Tell Tale Heart, The Murders in the Rue Morgue (HITT Productions, Poconos, PA), The Glass Menagerie, Extremities, Lord Byron (original one-man show, University of Memphis).

Shannon Doyle (Co-Set Construction) has been a patron since 2010 and ushered the past two seasons. Last season, Shannon worked with the incredibly talented set painting crews for Something Rotten and Mary Stuart—so many bricks to paint—and met the equally talented set builders, sometimes mixing the skills together. With Nacirema Society, Shannon did dedicated build work, painting on the side, and learned so much from the build crew! This season it was painting with Freaky Friday, a little building on the side, and now Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van as co-builder.

Meet the Crew (continued)

Charles Dragonette (Co-Set Design and Co-Set Decoration) is always somewhat surprised to be asked back to the scene of the crime! He loved designing and dressing LTA’s Rumors; working with the Two on the Aisle team has renewed the pleasure. In his spare time, he designs and dresses sets for ACCT and DS. He was LTA’s 2019 Judy Kee Excellence in Set Dressing Award winner for August: Osage County. As always, he appreciates the support of his husband, Alan, in transitioning from “theater widow” to overcommitted techie!

Julie Fischer (Co-Set Construction) is honored to work with the production team, master carpenters Shah and Shannon and the skilled volunteers who give their time to construct fantastic sets at LTA. This is her fifth year working on LTA productions, including as master carpenter (Mary Stuart, Wait Until Dark, Rumors) and set designer (Lettice and Lovage, Sister Act, Design for Murder). She would like to thank Jim and Jeff for the work that they put into the LTA shop and encourage everyone to play with power tools.

Peter Halverson (Master Electrician) has been involved with lighting and sound at LTA for over a decade, assisting with productions including Design for Murder, The Nance, In the Heights and Cantorial. Most recently, he apprenticed as sound designer for LTA’s Mary Stuart. He has also performed onstage in LTA shows such as Rumors, You Can’t Take It with You, The Fabulous Lipitones and Spamalot, and various productions by other NOVA theatre groups. His interests beyond the stage door include cloud software architecture, mixology and bass guitar; he hopes one day to take a turn in the LTA orchestra pit! Many thanks to all the kind and talented people who assisted with my debut as M.E.

Meet the Crew

Meet the Crew

Jenya Holbert (Co-Set Designer and Co-Set Decoration) This will be Jenya’s first time volunteering with the Little Theatre of Alexandria as a set designer/set dresser for the production Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van. She has a creative background with a Bachelor of Arts in interior design and years of professional experience. Jenya blends her passion for theatre with her skill set in graphics, staging and design and hopes to get involved with future productions.

Susan Kaplan (Co-Assistant Stage Manager) is a founding member of The Providence Players of Fairfax and has appeared in or worked behind the scenes for many of their productions, winning two WATCH Awards for Outstanding Props in a Play for PPF’s Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Sideman. Susan thanks Mike for his directorial talent and for bringing her to LTA. She is thrilled to be working with this company. Thank you to the talented cast and crew for a wonderful show.

Jenny Libster (Co-Stage Manager) is excited to be stage managing her first show with LTA.

Caitlin O’Leary (Co-Stage Manager) is excited to be stage managing her first show with LTA. Caitlin has been working as an ASM or SM for just over a decade with several theatre companies. She has worked backstage for TAP, Hexagon, RLT and BP, with most of her time being spent with BP. Although Caitlin loves every opportunity she gets to work backstage, in her free time she can usually be seen hanging out with (aka babysitting) kids of all ages, her other passion.

Renae Rhoads (Co-Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be working with such a wonderful cast and crew.

In case of an emergency, LTA has three AEDs (automated external defibrillators) They are located as follows:

1. in the lobby, near the Council Green Room

2. in the cast entrance hallway, near backstage door

3. in the Alexandria Academy, on the first floor

Meet the Crew (continued)

Janice Rivera (Sound Design) Sound design credits include: Mary Stuart, Wait Until Dark, The Haunting of Hill House (WATCH nomination), Dracula (WATCH Award), Spamalot (WATCH nomination) and Cantorial (WATCH nomination) at LTA; and The Best Worst that Can Happen and Death by Design for ACCT. You may have seen her onstage as Camila in In the Heights at Next Stop Theatre; Cookie in Rumors; and Carmen in The Nance at LTA. Janice is a video editor and producer via her postproduction company, Offbook Productions. https: //www.offbookpro.com

Robbie Snow (Co-Costume Design) is excited to be working at LTA. She has worked mainly with PPF but has ventured out to TAP and Sterling Playmakers. Robbie has been nominated for several WATCH awards. She received WATCH awards for costuming in 2012 for You Can’t Take It with You, in 2017 for hair and makeup for Moon Over Buffalo, and in 2018 for set dressing and props for The Front Page. Love to Nick, Amanda, Chris and Eric. And for Carolyn Hatfield, whose style and beauty will never fade.

Monika Stumpo (Co-Producer) makes her production debut with Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van. Monika will be producing Annie at LTA in early 2024. She thanks her friends and family for their support, in particular her husband, Hammad, the true Drama Queen.

Mona Wargo (Set Painting) has been volunteering in the DMV theater community for many years. She has painted sets for DS, FP (now CCDC) and ACCT. She joined LTA during the 2015-16 season and has since become a WATCH Award and three-time LTA Award winner. She continues to teach painting at LTA as well as lead crew and work on various shows. She wishes to thank her regular crew and new painting volunteers for their time and skills on this show!

Russell M. Wyland (Rigging) has been an LTA member and volunteer for more than 30 years. During that time, he has worked in numerous capacities, including seven years as President and eight years as Governor for Production. However, his first love is rigging, the art of masking the stage with drapes, and making things fly from above and travel across the stage. Russ will be co-producing Young Frankenstein at LTA this fall.

Ali Zaikouk (Co-Costume Design) is a distinguished interior designer from Arlington, VA. Ali’s career spans over 22 years and ranges from federal projects, commercial design and high-end residential to large-scale events. He has been involved in multiple productions with Providence Players (Rough Crossing, Lovers and Executioners). He is currently working in Washington, DC, beautifying the nation’s capital. Ali has lived on three continents, and while abroad he has developed a keen sense of style, making him a versatile designer—absorbing different styles, cultures and the latest trends.

Thank You!

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

Box Office Volunteers

Lloyd Bittinger

Lynn Cook

Sara Deshong

Sharon Dove

Florence Ferraro

Ron Field

Ira Forstater

Gary Gladstone

Patricia Gonzalez

Pamela Leonowich

Front of House Volunteers

Geoff Baskir

Genie Baskir

Luana Bossolo

Veronica Cartier

Rita Costello

Florence Ferraro

Robin Fradkin

Jean France

Rebecca Harrison

Gayle Hightower

Diane Janik

Eric S. Jewett

Jeanne Louise

Leslie Lynch

Caterina Lillis

Zell Murphy

Steve Percy

Rachel Pharr

Patricia Skinner

Alison Tregea

Peter Henry Smeallie

sheri ratick stroud

Eve Young

Meghan Mohon

Zell Murphy

Tuknrkah Noble

Edna Rogers

Steven Rosenthal

Ann Rowan

Leans Saylor

Ed Settle

Anne Shively

Patricia Skinner

Sharon Steeg

Jaquel Tomlin

Richard Young

Shannon Young

For your own safety, look for your nearest EXIT. In case of emergency, WALK, DO NOT run, to the exit.

Volunteer Sue Gladstone was omitted from the Freaky Friday playbill list of Box Office volunteers for Nacirema. Her efforts were much appreciated.

Founding Fathers

Anonymous x 4

Thomas Dabney in Memory of Grace Machanic

Shannon Doyle

Megan Evans

Christopher Feldmann and Laura Beauchamp

Julie Fischer and Mark Lacy Family

Marian Holmes

Kevin Kuntz

Micheal J. O’Connor

Mrs. Lydia Odle

David and Suzanne Schwark

Karen Shotts

Linda Windsor

Continental Congress

Kacie Carlyle

Catherine & David Clagett

Barbara and John Cohoon

Dr. Patricia Cosler

Chas Harris

Mary HunstadO’Konski

James and Catherine Kelley

Jim and Mary Hutzler

Catherine E. Jenkins

Ms. Melissa Neilson and Mr. Edward Yawn

Donna and Mark Samblanet

Howard and Marg Soroos

Ed and Maria Ward

Megan Waterhouse and Andrew Terrell

Patriots Anonymous x 12

Luana Bossolo

2022-23 DONORS

Joe and Elizabeth Carden

Brian and Sandra Darville

Robert Doerschner

Dr. David Doll

Jack and Kelly Fannon

Anne Fesmire

Lo & Paul Hartnett

Barbara Hayes

Lowell and Celia Jacoby

Elizabeth Jay

Judy Kee

Mary McGowan and Steve Cohen

Michael Maibach

James McAtamney

Col. And Mrs. Jules McNeff

Thomas and Delores Mulkerin

Zell Murphy

Jeff and Diane Nesmeyer

Northwest Financial Advisors

Woodrow Paik

Carole and David Preston

Daniel Romasko

Mary Beth SmithToomey

Adrian Steel

Jason Stevens

Susan Swain

Chris Tomasino

Harrison and Toni Wadsworth

Alexandrian Anonymous x 25

Neale Ainsfield and Dr. Donna Sieckmann

Dr. and Mrs. James Alper

Ann Anderson

The Apker Family

Nancy Appleby

Jordan Barber

Cindi and Jay Bartol

Catherine and Richard Becker

Alan & Joan Boehm

Gregory Bricker

Dale Brown

Dorothy Cass

Justin Cheevers

Gillian Chen

Lisa Marie and David Cheney

Catherine & David Clagett

Robert Comfort

Paula and Brian Coupe

Ann Daniels

The Rev. Stanley Dubowski

Jeffery Fannon

Sharon and Ron Field

Ira Forstater and Robin Fradkin

Elizabeth S. Freeman

Caroline Gelb

James and Maria Gentle

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William Jacob

Kenneth & Therese Johnston

Michael Jones

Vicki L. Kadilak

Janet Kennedy

Janet Kennelly

Jim & Sandy Kirkpatrick

Kathy Kirmayer

In Memory of Jen Lyman

In memory of Philip Kopp

Freida L. LaChapelle

Kirk and Gabriela

Lambert

Harv Lester

Susan & Andre

L’Heureux

Jennifer Lyman

Nathan and Kara Macek

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Mila and Monty

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Katherine Schmauss

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Barbara Slavik

Judy Smith

Smithsonian Associates/ Leah Connolly

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Roberta Spivey

Adrian Steel

Maria Steinmann in Honor of Hans Dettmar

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sheri ratick stroud

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Edward Walker and Brenda Kurlansik

David and Lynn Walters

Sandra Welch

Dave Wilkes

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Rance Willis

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Richard Young

Minutemen

Anonymous x 19

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Neale Ainsfield

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Annette Beacham

Kelly Booz

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Mary Catlin

Susan Chase

Shah Choudhury

Shannon Clancy

Dr. Daniel Cohen

Mary Crosby

Thomas Dabney

Heather Dean

Laura DeVilbiss

Edward Eder

Delma Frankel

John George

Amanda Gross

Francoise Hatfield

Doug Hattaway

Shanae Hill

Kelly Houlgate & Sheila Keyes

In honor of Jamie Blake

Micaela Jones

Leigh Kidd

Anna Laurenzo

Maj. Gen. Patricia Lister

Judith Livingston

2022-23 DONORS

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James McAtamney

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Kitty Russell

Tami and Peter Salmon

Scott Sauer

Ralph and Jacqueline Schenkel

Page Dreher Schreiner

Barbara Slavik

Robert & Maureen Simoniz

Cate Smith

Edye Smith

In Memory of J.J. Stinson

Dixie Strait

Alison Tregea

Sheri and Raymond Wolfe

Linda Ysewyn

Colonists

Anonymous x 88

Lynda Adamson

Mary and Jim Albanese

Dr. Lynda Anderson

Michael Barrios

Mary Ellen Bayer

Courtney Benton

Corinne Blood

Oleksandr Bondar

Sue & Cliff Bowers

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In honor of Myriam

In honor of Victoria Studer

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Joe Lore

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GIVING KEY

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Arica N. Young

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FUTURE AUDITIONS AT THE LITTLE THEATRE OF ALEXANDRIA

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

Producers Luana Bossolo and Kadira Coley and Director Stefan Sittig are pleased to announce auditions for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

Dates: Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, January 28, 2024

Performance dates: March 23 – April 13, 2024

Additional information will be posted on thelittletheatre.com under Auditions

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www. concordtheatricals.com

Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig.

The Council of The Little Theatre of Alexandria

Rachael Hubbard............................................................................................................................. Director

Chapman ................................................................................................................ Vice Director Donna Hauprich Secretary Lloyd Bittinger*................................................................................................................ Financial Officer Frank D. Shutts II ........................................................................... Honorary Member, LTA President

Spencer Smith

Kim Smith-Salmon

Mary Beth Smith-Toomey*

Wendy Sneff

Arthur & Margaret Snow

Howard & Marg Soroos

sheri ratick stroud

Myke Taister

Christopher A. Tomasino

Alison Tregea

Jeffery Westlake

Rance R. Willis*

Frank & Carolyn Winters

Russell M. Wyland

Kenneth P. Zabielski

Janice Zucker

* Distinguished Member Rev 8.14.23

The Council of the Little Theatre of Alexandria is a group of dedicated members who support financial projects for the theatre and provide numerous social events with dinners, receptions, and other member gatherings. The Council promotes and supports volunteerism throughout the theatre to ensure continued success in all areas, i.e., backstage, front of house, box office, etc.; we also provide need-based scholarship funding to support numerous adult and youth educational programs within the theatre. The Council is proud to sponsor the Shakespeare Garden which has become a community favorite with many stopping in just to relax and “waste my time in it.”