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Westerville, Ohio 43061
Guest Director Dennis Romer Scenic Designer Rob Johnson Costume Designer John R. Gutknecht Lighting Designer Susie Walsh Sound Designer Stephen C. Buckwald Technical Director John Cunningham Presented through special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing, Inc.
MAY 26, 1988, 7:30 pm • MAY 27,28, JUNE 1,2,3,4, 1988 8:00 pm MAY 29, 1988 2:00 pm MATINEE
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OTTERBEIN COLLEGE
CAMPUS CENTER THEATRE Department of Theatre and Dance
Production Staff Stage Manager Bethany Bangeman� Assistant Stage Manager Mandy Brockett** Assistant Set Designer T. J. Gerckens** Assistant Costume Designer Julie Wetherbee Technical Director Rich Uhrick* Set Crew Kathryn Bamhardt*, Patty Cockbum, Ann Cupps, Margaret DeLong, Rachael Harris', Julie Oberholtzer', Debby Palmer, Colby Paul, Randy Roy, Lori Stamper Costume Mistress Julie Wetherbee* Costume Crew Jean Childers', Tim Deak', Margaret DeLong, Laura Hagan, Rachael Harris', Carrie Heibel, Paul Kavicky, Bob Peterseim, Dennis Rapp Costume Shop Assistants Kelleyanne Pearman, Pam Bloom Master Electrician Chris Clapp" Electricians Anne Alexander', Keith Berkes', Brian Campbell, Dave Coffin, John Cole, Dcmita Davis, Anthony Pierce, Laurel Quaintance, Dennis Rapp, Randy Roy, Joshua Wank Sound Engineers Beth Chandler, Greg Owen Properties Co-Chairmen Brent Ries', Kelli Glaser' Properties Crew Heather DeBenedictis, Sherri Farrar, Kyle Moore", Kris Nieto, Kelleyanne Pearman, Mike Warren, Carolyn Valentine Publicity Cheryl Gaysunas' Box Ojfice Manager Vickie Kayati Box Ojfice Assistants Mandy Brockett", Keith Berkes*, Scott Best, Kevin Catty", Cheryl Gaysunas', Kelli Glaser*, Kristen Gregerson', Kelly Knowles, Brent Ries', Ralph Scott", Joshua Wank', Meg Williamson" House Manager Michael C. Moser
Scene Shop Staff Assistant Technical Director Bob Peterseim Scene Shop Foreman Rich Uhrick' Properties Mistress Julie Wetherbee' Master Electrician Trad A Bums" Carpenters Anne Alexander', Anthony Pierce, Paul Kavicky, Dennis Rapp, Jennifer Jeffers, Lisa Snodgrass •* Indicates membership in Theta Alpha Phi Theatre HoiK>rary * Indicates membership in Cap and Dagger
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Cast (in order of appearance)
David.............................................................................JoshuaWank* Rachael.......................................................... Kelly Knowles Cindy....................................................... Patricia Cockbum Kevin........................................................Meg Williamson** Paul................................................................................. RalphScott** Esther........................................................... Lisa Davidson** Gillian.............................................................................DianaBlazer* **
Indicitec membenhip in Theta Alpha Phi Theatre Hcoomy * lodicatea membaship in Cip and Dagger
Setting: A small island off the coast of New England Time: A weekend in August Special thanks to Dr. Philip Barnhart
Theatre and Dance Staff Chair/Artistic Director, Prof. Ed Vaughan Director of Actor Training, Dr. Charles W. Dodrill Director of Design/Technology, Prof. Fred J. Thayer Director of Dance, Instructor Denise David Costume Designer, Prof. Katie Robbins Acting/Directing, Instructor Dennis Romer Acting/Directing, Instructor Stephen Buckwald Scenic Designer, Instructor Rob Johnson Dance Instructors, Dean Joanne VanSant, Jon Devlin, Joan Moos Technical Director, John Cunningham Costume Shop Supervisor, Melanie Miles Public Relations Director, Patricia Kessler Administrative Assistant, Jeanne Augustus Business Manager, Jean Howat Berry
Director’s Biography Dennis Romer returns to Otterbein to direct To Gillian on her 37th Birthday, adding this to other recent Otterbein Theatre directorial credits which includeTheDresser, and Brighton Beach Memoirs. Dennis is a member of the Raft Theatre Company on Theatre Row in NYC, and a directing member of Ensemble Theatre in L.A., where he has worked with
several new scripts in the developmental process. He directed the world premiere of Frontiers at the Victory Theatre in L. A. As an actor, Dennis has worked in many regional theatres, created several soap opera charac ters, guest or co-starred in prime time televi sion shows, and has appeared in many na tional commercials.
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The 1988 Otterbein Summer Theatre presents
The 22nd Consecutive Summer Theatre Season with 8 Professional Guest Artists* and 2 Central Ohio Premieres
Harvey by Mary Chase Classic Family Comedy June 22, 23, 24, 25, 26; June 29, 30, July 1, 2, 3; Wed-Sun Mat. with guest artist Michael Hartman (actor).
The Nerd
by Larry Shue Hilarious Farce (Central Ohio Premiere) July 6, 7, 8, 9, 10; July 13, 14, 15, 16, 17; Wed-Sun Mat. with guest artists David Graf (actor) and Dennis Romer (director)
Camille
by Pam Gems A Love Story (Central Ohio Premiere) July 20, 21, 22, 23, 24; July 27, 28, 29, 30; Wed-Sun Mat. with guest artists Susan Diol (actress) Dennis Romer (actor). Carter Lewis (director) and David Robinson (costume designer).
Something’s Afoot by James McDonald, David Vos, and Robert Gerlach Musical/Mystery Aug. 3,4, 5, 6, 7; Aug 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; Wed-Sun Mat. with guest artists Tonye Patano (actress), Doreen Dunn (director/choreographer), and David Robinson (costume designer).
Season Ticket Prices Option 1
Option 3
Fri.-Sat. $32.00 (save 16%)
Opening Night Club $24.00 (save 29%)
Option 2
Option 4
Thurs. $28.00 (save 18%)
Sunday Matinees Only $20.00 (save 33%)
Ticket order form available from Box Office in the lobby. For group information (25 or more) call 898-1657 or 898-1109 *All professional guest artists are subject to change pending final availability.
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