Chanticleer Community Theater - A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams Program

JANUARY 07 - 16, 2022 FRI & SAT 7:30PM | SUN 2PM

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Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE) is strengthening, developing and promoting arts, cultural and historical institutions and organizations, and activities in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County and throughout the region.

The following annual programming is available through PACE at low or no cost to the community.

Chanticleer Community Theater / Chanticleer, managed by PACE, has five theater productions with over 20 performances.

Kanesville Symphony Orchestra / KSO, managed by PACE, hosts three concerts.

Educational Programs / PACE has over 50 classes and programs for youth, adults, and families. Classes include pottery, painting, photography, and culinary arts.

Gallery Exhibitions / PACE curates the nearly 8,500 square-foot Exhibition and Gallery Floor, which includes our Grant Wood murals, traveling exhibits, and works from local artists.

Artist Studios / PACE subsizes five artist studios where artists are encouraged to create and participate in art exhibitions and teach class and workshops.

Community Programs / PACE hosts programs to activate community spaces, including the Music in the Park series.

Public Art / PACE, partners with local artists to help improve the image and identity of our community.

PACE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) and depends on the support of donors and sponsors that share our values to ensure the arts continue to thrive and be in service to the community.

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This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama follows troubled former schoolteacher Blanche DuBois as she leaves small-town Mississippi and moves in with her sister, Stella Kowalski, and her husband, Stanley, in New Orleans. Blanche’s flirtatious Southernbelle presence causes problems for Stella and Stanley, who already have a volatile relationship, leading to even greater conflict in the Kowalski household.

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. on behalf of The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee.

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE by Tennessee Williams is a classic of the American Theater. The gritty reality of the script was unlike anything the theater-going public had yet experienced in 1947 and it won the Pulitzer Prize for drama, hands down.

Playwright Tennessee Williams had been catapulted to national renown in 1944 with his first play, THE GLASS MENAGERIE. It won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, quite an accomplishment for a novice playwright.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE is not only considered William’s most popular work, it is also one of the most critically acclaimed plays of the 20th Century.

STREETCAR is a weighty assignment for any director to tackle. Over the years there have been countless productions, live on-stage and filmed, as well as a myriad number of interpretations.

One aspect of the plot which audiences in 1947 would not have readily understood is the nature of Blanche’s mental state and how severely it affects her dealings with others. We now recognize PTSD as one of the disorders from which she suffers, given the stress of caring for ill and dying relatives with no physical or financial support.

In addition, she is considered to be a person with Borderline Personality Disorder.

BPD is characterized by pervasive unstable moods, difficult interpersonal relationships, and a poor self-image. BPD has been described as one of the most complicated and serious of mental problems.

Many people with Borderline Personality Disorder experience anxiety, depression, or both. Typically, the fear of abandonment is a major component of the problem to such a degree that BPD sufferers are desperate and even panicky in their efforts to avoid desertion, which often leads to the very relationship loss they hope to avoid.

In examining the traits that accompany Borderline Personality Disorder, Blanche appears to be a textbook case. Add to that the harsh treatment she receives from her brother-in-law (misogyny and physical abuse) and her downward spiral is inevitable.

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR... continued As you can imagine, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE presents daunting casting challenges. Happily, for our production, Providence stepped in and provided a truly stellar group of actors. Each has worked tirelessly to bring to life these characters who hail from a bygone era and a completely unfamiliar milieu.

Happily, we are also blessed with an enormously talented design team—from the incredibly accommodating Tech Director Joey Lorincz, to Sound Designer Mark Cramer, Lighting Designer Darren Golden and consummate Costumer, Dwayne Ibsen.

Faithfully executing the illumination and sound needs of STREETCAR are Mike Jones and Brodie Smith. And Zack Salem, publicist, is responsible for all you are reading.

I am deeply indebted to our brilliant stage manager, Beth Rutz who also serves on the Chanticleer Community Advisory Committee. She is a veteran of many children’s theater productions but took a chance with STREETCAR and we are, indeed, the fortunate ones.

Likewise, I am beholden to cast members Brett Foster and Korbin Horton for their invaluable contributions to the production, above and beyond.

Bob Putman, Theater Manager, has been instrumental in getting everything in place for this production—from the smallest details to some insurmountable requests, he has always “found a way” and we are grateful.

I’d like to send out a special thank you to Chris Janicek from Cake Box for providing some amazing birthday cakes during these performances.

Finally, I’d like to mention PACE and what a pleasure it is to work in such a gorgeous venue with so many comfortable appointments.

All of us involved in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE hope you will enjoy the show.

Sincerely, M. Michele Phillips, Director

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CHANTICLEER SUPER SUBSCRIBERS Ron & Debra Hines Barb Woods Scott Hartman Ken & Linda Walker Teresa DeBenedictis Beth Rutz Jerry Brabec Peg & Ray Miller Mark Schulze Kate Cutler Elaine & Bob Fenner

Sissy Silber Ted & Polly Hoff Thomas Whitson Sherryl Bills-Taylor Rick & Laural Ronk Julie Wymore Tim Daugherty David & Susan Coberly Alan Fisher Steve & Suz Trusty Bob & Denise Putman

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CHANTICLEER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Ann Coombs Beth Rutz Brian Cady Christine Gochenour Denise Putman Dwayne Ibsen Jason DeLong

Julie Twohig Lori Lynn Ahrends Mike Jones Robert Putman Terry DeBenedictis Tim Daugherty

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McCormick's 1894 Open Fridays 5 PM-10 PM

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE characters and cast Blanche DuBois Stella DuBois Eunice Hubbell Steve Hubbell Harold “Mitch” Mitchell Stanley Kowalski Collector / Orderly Pablo Doctor

Sydney Readman Chelsey Walker Kiara Scott Stan Tracey Brett Foster Isaac Reilly Korbin Horton Keenan Reilly Patrick Brusnahan

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Director Stage Manager Theater Manager Tech Director Light Designer Light Board Operator Sound Design Sound Operator Technical Director Costume Designers

M. Michele Phillips Beth Rutz Bob Putman Joey Lorincz Darrin Golden Mike Jones Mark Cramer Brodie Smith Joey Lorincz Dwayne Ibsen (Ibsen Costume Gallery)

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE scene breakdown The setting is New Orleans, the Kowalski’s 2-room apartment-the lower section of a duplex in the French Quarter, post World War II. The action of the play takes place in the spring, summer and early fall.

act 1 Scene 1: Scene 2: Scene 3: Scene 4: Scene 5: Scene 6:

Dusk, a Spring day 6:00 pm - he following evening The Poker Game - 2:30 am Early the following morning Early evening, several weeks later 2am - same day

INTERMISSION (15min)

Scene 1: Scene 2: Scene 3: Scene 4: Scene 5:

act 2

September 15th - Late afternoon 3 quarters of an hour later A few hours later - same evening Well after Midnight 9 days later

UPCOMING EVENTS Join us for a month filled with the arts!

Call 712.890.5601 or visit PACEartsIowa.org PACE ART EXHIBIT JAN 07-22 | FRI 6PM-9PM & SAT 12PM-4PM | VERGE by Lee Running JAN 07-09 | FRI 5PM-9PM, SAT 12PM-9PM & SUN 12PM-4PM A Dollhouse Miniatures Holiday Display PACE ART CLASS JAN 08-29 | SAT 1PM-2:30PM | Youth Ceramics JAN 08-29 | SAT 2:30PM-4PM | Youth Painting JAN 08-29 | SAT 4PM-5PM | Youth Makers Lab JAN 22 | SAT 1:30-3:30PM | Beginner Knitting w/ Lisa JAN 22 | SAT 3:45PM-5:15PM | Amateur Knitting w/ Lisa JAN 28 | FRI 5PM-9PM | Make a Twiddle Muff PACE SPECIAL EVENTS JAN 07-28 | FRI 6PM-9PM | PACE Studio Artists | Open Hours JAN 21 | FRI 7PM-8PM | PACE Speaker Series | Artist Kathy Fiscus JAN 28 | FRI 4PM-10PM | HOFF Fourth Friday JAN 28 | FRI 6PM-9PM | PACE LIVE Music Series | Paul Hart PACE POP-UP RESTAURANT JAN 28 | FRI 5PM-9PM | Chef Around the Block CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATER JAN 07-16 | FRI & SAT 7:30PM, SUN 2PM | A Streetcar Named Desire BOX OFFICE HOURS TUE/WED/SAT 12PM-4PM & FRI 4PM-8PM HOFF FAMILY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER 1001 South 6th Street | Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712.890.5601 | www.paceartsiowa.org

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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE cast bios SYDNEY READMAN | Blanche DuBois After 4 years of being away from the stage, Sydney is making her first appearance at Chanticleer Theater. Prior to the pandemic, Sydney was pursuing her love of acting in Los Angeles, where she made small appearances on Last Man Standing, Veronica Mars, Euphoria, and more (but don’t blink or you’ll miss her!).

Prior to LA, some of her favorite productions she participated in, in the Omaha area, were Shakespeare in Love as Lord Wessex (OCP), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance as Hallie Jackson (OCP), Bad Jews as Melody (Bluebarn), and The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui as Dockdaisy (Bluebarn).

CHELSEY WALKER | Stella DuBois No stranger to the stage, Chelsey has been in over 30 productions.

Some of her favorite roles she has played include Nancy in Oliver!

The Musical and Marian Paroo in The Music Man. Since moving to Omaha from the Chicago suburbs, she is slowly working her way into the local theatre communities, and is looking forward to even more opportunities. Chelsey is very excited to be making her debut on the Chanticleer stage!

KIARA SCOTT | Eunice Hubbell A Streetcar Named Desire is Ms. Scott’s first on-stage appearance.

A working mother of two, Kiara is also an aspiring voice actress/ model. Born in Kansas, she migrated to Nebraska, where she confined her professional engagements to voice overs, singing and modeling gigs. Her broadcast assignments include Doctor Who: The Audio Adventures with Taylor’D Vision Productions. She is excited to be working at Chanticleer’s beautiful new home at PACE.

STAN TRACEY | Steve Hubbell Stan is happy to be back at Chanticleer, where he previously appeared in Witness For The Prosecution and All My Sons. He has also been in shows produced by the Florentine Players, Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company, Circle Theatre as well as a staged reading at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

A lawyer by profession, Stan has a wonderful wife, five outstanding children and a fantastic daughter-in-law. I thank all of them and especially my wife for tolerating and encouraging my forays into acting. Stan assures you that he is nothing like Steve Hubbell! Thank you for supporting live theater.

BRETT FOSTER | Harold “Mitch” Mitchell Brett has recently returned to Omaha from NYC. He was last seen in The Lazerous Syndrome as Elliot for SNAP. During his first run in the metro, he was the recipient of TAG, SNAP and OCP awards. Some of his favorite roles have included Eddie Evens in Terra Nova, Tom Jones in Tom Jones, the twins in Love! Valour! Compassion!; Richard in Lion In Winter and Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show. But Noises Off (as Gary) will forever be his gold standard. Brett is the owner of WOWFACTORE, a three-pronged business that provides event planning, visual merchandising and interior design services. He is grateful to husband Eric for his love and support.

ISAAC REILLY | Stanley Kowalski Isaac Reilly’s past roles include Villager/Bottle Dancer in Fiddler on the Roof (OCP-2010), Ty in Sordid Lives (SNAP!2010), Young Collector in A Streetcar Named Desire (OCP2012), Chad/Aaron/Pool Boy in Legally Blonde (OCP-2012), Clifford in Deathtrap (OCP-2013), Stone in City of Angels (OCP2016), Bert Barricune in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (OCP-2017), Jesus Lizard in Beastiary (Firebelly-2017), Jonathan Harker in Dracula (Circle Theatre-2018), Marchand in Incident at Vichy (BSB-2019), and Leon Czolgosz in Assassins (BSB-2019). You can also see him in the upcoming Brigit St. Brigit production of God on Trial. This is his first show with Chanticleer Theatre.

KORBIN HORTON | Collector / Orderly My name is Korbin Horton. I am a junior at Treynor High School. I have performed in several high school plays with my favorite being Once Upon a Mattress. This is my second performance with Chanticleer. I enjoy participating in group and individual speech competitions. I perform in musical theater, one act, and storytelling categories. After high school, I hope to continue pursuing acting in LA. KEENAN REILLY | Pablo Keenan is excited to make his Chanticleer stage debut!

His love of theatrics and the stage stemmed from his 7th grade rendition of The Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz (St. Vincent DePaul). He went on to play Evelyn Oakly in Duchesne Academy’s production of Anything Goes, and Sparrow/Monkey in the cult/Steve in Beastiary with Firebelly Rep. After high school, he explored other passions such as martial arts, French, History, and visual art, until he was recruited to be the Voice of BravO! National Dance and Talent Competition. He then spent 3 years cheerfully welcoming thousands of dancers to the BravO! stage. After being away from acting for so long, he is thrilled to break the hiatus and once again share the stage with his brother Isaac.

PATRICK BRESNAHAN | Doctor Patrick is honored to be in the cast of the Chanticleer Theatre production of A Streetcar Named Desire. Past stage experience includes the Florentine Players’ One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Hint! (Captain Heinz), Circle Theatre’s Do Not Go Gentle (Windsor) and The Hobbit (Bombur). Patrick also sang with the Voices of Omaha in their annual Messiah performance. By day, Patrick is a CPA with Sweet & Associates in Omaha and Vice-Chairman of the Centris Federal Credit Union Supervisory Committee.

As a recreational activity, Patrick enjoys motoring the blue highways on his Triumph and Harley.

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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE crew bios

M. MICHELE PHILLIPS | Director Michele has acted and/or directed in nearly every theatrical venue in the metro. Her directorial efforts include award-winning productions of Clybourne Park, Doubt, Complete Female Stage Beauty, Angels In America and Anne Frank. She has appeared in over 50 plays, as well as commercials, industrials, TV and feature films, and has provided character voices for DIC Productions’ nationally syndicated cartoons. She is a member of the Nebraska Arts Council’s Artist in the Schools and serves as Co-Artistic Director for Respect. A graduate of UNO with a Bachelor of Arts/ Dramatic Arts degree, she is currently an adjunct professor in the Writer’s Workshop.

BETH RUTZ | Stage Manager Beth has been involved in theater for the past 25 years or so. Her daughter, Shelly, was on stage and her son, Kris, worked backstage for various Children’s Theatre and Chanticleer productions. Beth went from stage mom, to actor, to backstage crew, to Stage Managing various shows. Beth is also on the Chanticleer Executive Advisory Committee and Chanticleer Advisory Committee. Beth wants to thank her family for their support. Beth is currently enjoying her newest role as a proud grandma to Vincent, Theodore, and Bennett. Please sit back and enjoy the show.

JOEY LORINCZ | Tech Director Joey Lorincz (Scenic Designer) is excited to say this is Joey’s 150th production. His recent set designs include: Mamma Mia!, Diary of Anne Frank and The Crucible (Ralston High School), Annie and A Funny Thing....Forum (Ralston Community Theatre) and Murder on the Orient Express (OEAA Nomination), Arsenic & Old Lace, and Temporary Insanity (OEAA Nomination) (BLT).

He has been building sets for Ralston High School for the past 18 years, BLT for 7 years and Chanticleer for 5. Joey would like to thank his wife, Erin, their two boys Elijah & Teddy and their daughter Hazel, for letting daddy do what he loves.

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