Boy Gets Girl Program

BOY GETS GIRL

CAST

THERESA BEDELL ........................................................ Megan Woodward

TONY ROSS Zach DuFault

HOWARD SIEGEL ............................................................ Robert Condron

MERCER STEVENS ................................................................ Ryan Snyder

HARRIET ........................................................................... Stephanie Kurz

LES KENNKAT ........................................................................ Ed Schoaps

MADELEINE BECK Kat Baird

TIME & PLACE

Fall 1999, New York City

The show runs approximately 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission.

"Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois." "Originally produced by the Goodman Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, on March 13, 2000, Robert Falls Artistic Director, Roche Schulfer, Executive Director." "Originally produced in New York City by the Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director, Barry Grove, Executive Producer, in association with the Goodman Theatre on Feb 20, 2001."

Written By Rebecca Gilman

PRODUCTION STAFF

DIRECTOR ........................................................................... Emily Loberg

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Elizabeth Ming

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ........................................................ Chris Benham

STAGE MANAGER Rachel McMillen Pratt

PRODUCTION CONSULTANT ................................................. Jenni Bertels

INTIMACY COORDINATOR ....................................................Jodi Deming

PROPS................................................................................... Steve Marik

SPECIAL PROPS .......................................................................... Kat Baird

SOUND & LIGHTS OPERATOR ................................................. Sarah Ming

SOUND DESIGN .......................................................................... Jeff Hart

SOUND RECORDING ...................................... Jeff Hart & Stephanie Kurz

LIGHTING DESIGN .............................................................. Chris Benham

LIGHT HANG ........................................... Chris Benham, Quinn Connolly, Steve Marik, Noah Vanderburgh

COSTUMER ............................................................................. Deb Logan

HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGN ..................................................... Sarah Hardin

PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE .............................. Steve Marik & Sarah Ming

SET DESIGN ........................................................................ Chris Benham

SET CONSTRUCTION ............................. Chris Benham, Antonio Schoaps, Rob Sim, Becky Tei

STRIKE CREW ................................................ Antonio Schoaps, Rob Sim, Elizabeth Tei, Becky Tei

PHOTOGRAPHY .....................................................................Vicki Woods

POSTER DESIGN ..................................................................Isaac Mitchell

PROGRAM DESIGN ............................................................ Carlee Wright

HOUSE MANAGER ..................................................................... Leah Law

BOARD LIAISON ..................................................................... Kelli Jaecks

Sierra Breckenridge  Deborah Johansen  Katie Lindbeck  Debbie Neel Bentley Nicholson-Nelson  Jared Richard  Kate Thomas Eddie Willits  The Book Bin

Reunite with friends from near & far to celebrate all the wonderful memories from years past and all the new ones to be made!

Chemeketa Cellars Tasting Room, 215 Doaks Ferry Rd NW

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | Program begins at 7:30 p.m.

Pentacle Member Price: $35 | Non-Member Price: $40

Tickets can be purchased at 503-485-4300, in person Wed-Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Pentacle's box office, or online at tickets.pentacletheatre.org

Cheers to 70 years!

The explosive movie musical bursts onto the live stage! With dynamic new songs augmenting the powerhouse hits from its bestselling Oscarnominated score, Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another, and the power of forgiveness.

— Concord Theatricals

Dance Auditions: July 6

Vocal Auditions: July 20

Show Dates: Oct 11 to Nov 2

Learn more at pentacletheatre.org/auditions

Boy Gets Girl, as a title, at first seems innocuous. It sounds like the resolution to a romantic comedy that starts with a meet-cute and proceeds through a series of predictable tropes to a fairytale ending. Considered under another light, however, the title hints at something more foreboding, posing questions about how we think and speak about romantic pursuit and how these assumptions shape our behavior.

In many ways, the central themes of this script reflect, challenge, and play on the rom-com genre, asking us to take a deeper look at some of the messages in these stories and the societal attitudes that shape them. The play explores the impact of behaviors like big romantic gestures and persistence after rejection. It also analyzes societal messages and expectations, such as the pressure to give someone a chance even when not interested or to use romantic relationships as a measurement of self-worth and success. For these reasons, I have chosen the rom-com movie genre as the lens through which to view and frame this show.

To me, this script is particularly relevant for not just questioning potentially harmful actions and assumptions about romantic pursuit, but also exploring the systems and structures that perpetuate these assumptions and create the environments in which these actions are possible. Through our conversations with the cast and production team, we found that everyone could relate to the story in one way or another, and every character goes through a journey as they grapple with these questions.

It has been an honor and a privilege to bring this important story to life here at Pentacle. Thank you for coming on this journey with us and joining the conversation.

Emily LobergDirector

Every five years the Pentacle Theatre Governing Board honors as Lifetime Members five people who have been active in Pentacle Theatre for at least 20 years. We also remember fondly those Lifetime Members who are no longer with us.

Lifetime Members

Pamela Abernethy

Dick Bond

Robin Bower

Maggie Dayton

Jo Dodge

Chris Fletcher

Lois Hanson

Ken Hermens

Robert Herzog

Deborah Johansen

Cec Koontz

Dave Leonard

Katie Lindbeck

Pauli Long

IN LOVING MEMORY

Wayne Ballantyne

Dean Bartell

Jack Bellamy

Dr. E.B. Bossatti

Edith Bossatti

Benny Bower

Virginia Choate

Ken Collins

David Cristobal

Bill Cross

Phyllis Cross

Dave Davis

Ron Fox

Rose Ann Hansell

Mrs. Ray Loter

Marian Milligan

Nancy Moen

Debbie Neel

Jeff Sanders

Ed Schoaps

Susan Schoaps

Larry Stevens

Kathryn Straton

Faye Trupka

Cherie Ulmer

Jeffrey D. Witt

De Zajic

Tony Zandol

Alice Norton

Peg Pink

Bob Putnam

Margaret Ringnalda

Murco Ringnalda

Larry Roach

Dick Schmidt

Pat Schmidt

Helen Shepard

Meryl (Bill) Smith

Barbara Sullivan

Tom Ulmer

Claytene Vick

Madison Vick

Stephen Warnock

Rollie Zajic

Honoring the generous individuals who have made a provision in their estate plans for Pentacle Theatre:

Bright Lights SOCIETY

Anonymous

Pamela Abernethy & Chris Fletcher

Robin Bower

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Eden Rose Brown

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Susan Elliott

Linda Gilbert

Kelli & Ron Jaecks

Ed Kramer

MaryKate Lindbeck

Dennis & Linda McIntire

Jackie B. Miller

Jeanne M. Miller

Janet Neuburg

Jackie & Al Pierce

Laurelyn Schellin

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IN MEMORIAM

Virginia Choate

Carol Farber

Lois Harris

Louise Larsen

Larry Roach

If you have included Pentacle Theatre in your estate plans, we’d like to know and honor you here. Contact 503-485-4300 or email Steven; Executive_Director@PentacleTheatre.org.

Emily Loberg (she/they)

Director

Emily is excited to be directing her first inperson production at Pentacle. In 2021, she adapted and directed Pentacle's virtual staged reading of An Ideal Husband. She was last seen onstage at Pentacle as Julia in 1984. Her other recent stage roles include Margaret/Balthasar/Verges in Much Ado About Nothing and Hippolyta in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, both at Struts & Frets Theatre Company, and Gabriella in Boeing Boeing at Keizer Homegrown Theatre. She has also performed at The Verona Studio, Macalester College, and Pentacle Theatre in several other productions, including A Christmas Carol, Jesus Christ Superstar, Urinetown, Dorian Gray, and Gypsy. Offstage, she leads bicycle tours for Adventure Cycling Association across and around the US and Canada.

Elizabeth Ming (she/her)

Assistant Director

Elizabeth’s previous experience at Pentacle includes on stage in Twelfth Night, Dracula, and 1984, and working backstage on An Inspector Calls, Dashing Through The Snow, Noises Off, and The Diary of Anne Frank. Her other theater-related work experience includes on stage in Boeing Boeing; She Kills Monsters; A Doll’s House, Part 2; Circle Mirror Transformation; and Pride and Prejudice among others.

Kat Baird (she/her)

Madeleine Beck

Kat returns to the Pentacle stage after being in Almost, Maine; The Elephant Man; and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Other show credits include Becky Shaw and Full Frontal Nudity with Verona Studio. Kat won best actor for her role as Bimbi in Full Frontal Nudity, Verona's entry in the state one-act competition. When not onstage, you will find her in the stacks as a coowner of The Book Bin.

Robert Condron (he/him)

Howard Siegel

Robert moved from Alberta, Canada in 2022. He was last seen as The Bishop of Lax in Gallery Theater's production See How They Run. His other roles have included Rev. Bentley in Anne of Green Gables; William Shakespeare’s best friend, John Hemminges, in The Book of Will; one of Felix and Oscar’s poker buddies, Speed, in The Odd Couple and Mayor Shinn in The Music Man. He also enjoyed playing Mr. Depina in You Can’t Take It with You Outside of theater, Robert stays busy with property management in Keizer and playing baritone as a member of the Keizer Community Band. Robert would like to thank Emily Loberg for the opportunity to use his talents, for being such a wonderful director, and for making this production such a fun and memorable experience. He extends a hearty thank you to his fellow cast members; Megan, Kat, Ryan, Zach, Ed, and Steph; for all their support and making rehearsals so much fun, as well as his friends: Linda Baker (who helped him see his potential), Tonya, Cassie, Mandi, Jennifer, Paul, Koli, Shilah, Stephanie, and so many others for their love and support.

Zach DuFault (he/him)

Tony Ross

Zach is thrilled to be performing in his third show at Pentacle Theatre. He brings a wealth of experience to the stage as a performer and an educator. By day, Zach teaches classes to adults and youth ages 12 and younger at the Salem Playhouse, where he shares his passion for the arts with the next generation. He also enjoys emceeing banquets, auctions, and other events, adding his unique flair and energy to every occasion. In addition to his work in the arts, Zach is a dedicated educator at South Salem High School, where he serves as a building substitute teacher—at least, that’s what he’s calling it. He recently had the honor of being the defensive coordinator for the state champion 7-on-7 girls football team at South, a role that combines his love for teamwork and mentoring. Zach’s love for acting is unwavering, and he plans to pursue it for the rest of his life. He is deeply grateful for the support of his family, especially his girlfriend Jacquie and their dog Ghost, who mean the world to him. Zach extends his heartfelt thanks to them for their unwavering support and love.

Stephanie Kurz (she/her)

Harriet

Stephanie Kurz is making their stage debut in Boy Gets Girl. When not on stage, you will find them reading and writing.

Ed Schoaps (he/him)

Les Kennkat

Ed has acted and directed at midWillamette Valley theaters since 1976. Among scores of roles, he appeared in Witch at Oregon Contemporary Theatre; Song of Extinction at Theatre 33; Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, Other Desert Cities and 9 to 5: The Musical at Pentacle Theatre; Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at Gallery Theater; Shakespeare in Love at Valley Shakespeare Company; and Life Sucks, True West and Uncle Vanya at The Verona Studio. Ed’s directorial credits include A Streetcar Named Desire, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, and Cabaret at Pentacle Theatre; Novecento at The Verona Studio and Gallery Theater; and Equivocation at Struts & Frets Theatre Co.

Ed cohosts the twice-monthly KMUZ Theatre Talk program on KMUZ Community Radio. Ed loves theater that touches the soul and speaks to what it truly means to be human. He shares his passion for stagecraft and the fun of being “a theater family” with his talented wife, Susan, and their two talented children, Chris and Antonio.

Ryan Snyder (he/him)

Mercer Stevens

Ryan was last seen onstage as Colonel Arbuthnot in Pentacle Theatre's production of Agatha Christie's Murder On The Orient Express (2020). Some of his favorite roles at Pentacle include George Gibbs in Our Town (2011), George Deever in All My Sons (2015), and performing as part of the Ensemble in Chicago (2015). After a several-year hiatus, Ryan is ecstatic to return to the stage. He works at Willamette University and enjoys running a couple of D&D campaigns in his free time. Ryan extends his heartfelt thanks to his family and friends for their unwavering support during this show.

Megan Woodward (she/her)

Theresa Bedell

Megan is very excited to have Boy Gets Girl be her second production with Pentacle Theatre. Megan started her love for theater at Tualatin High School and continued doing college productions. She just graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration and is happy to move back to Oregon. She was previously seen in the ensemble in Pentacle’s production of The Prom Her favorite role she’s played was Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Megan would like to thank Emily for this incredible opportunity and her family, Austin, Dawn, Jason, Troy, Wykes, and Kirby for the endless love and support.

Like many in the Pentacle community, my first introduction to the talents of Virginia Choate came as an audience member. I can still remember watching her remarkable work as Miss Mackay in the 1985 production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. The fact that her performance is still indelibly imprinted on my mind after 30 years is testimony to the amazing gifts of this fine actress. I must admit that at the time I made the somewhat common error that the woman I watched so intently had to be similar in character to the role she was playing on the stage. To some extent, there were some similarities a strong and fiercely determined spirit was certainly a quality that the actress and character shared. This impression was further reinforced about a year later by her performance as Mother Miriam Ruth in Agnes of God.

It wasn't until 1988 when I was given the gift of directing Virginia in The Gin Game, that I had the opportunity to get to know her well as a person. The show was singularly challenging; in addition to being a two-person show, the plot involved a long and complex series of hands of the card game gin, requiring both Virginia and her co-star, the equally awesome Bob Putnam, to memorize one of the most challenging scripts I can imagine learning. Through the rehearsal process, Virginia demonstrated not only an admirable tenacity and patience but a wickedly sharp sense of humor and willingness to explore the vulnerabilities of her character. She was the actress of my fondest dreams.

It has been more than 20 years since Virginia's passing, but for me, the images she created are still fresh in my mind and I still sense her presence at Pentacle Theatre. Thanks to her generosity, Pentacle audiences not only have the legacy of her work as part of our collective memory, but also a series of shows have been performed that reflect much about what she was like as a person: impressively strong, infused with formidable talent, and ultimately unforgettable.

Ken Hermens Governing Board President

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CONCESSIONS

Concessions are available in the lobby. Wine and beer can be purchased along with an assortment of other beverages and brought with you to enjoy during the show. Food is not permitted in the auditorium. Purchase a souvenir cup and receive $1 off your next drink.

NO LATE SEATING

Once the production begins, the theater doors will be closed for further seating. If you arrive after the doors have been closed, you are welcome to view the production on the monitors in the lobby downstairs until you are able to enter the theater at intermission.

If you need to leave the theater during the performance, you can view the production on the monitors in the downstairs lobby and reenter during intermission, or catch up with your party when they exit at the end of the show.

SMOKING

Smoking is allowed only in the designated area outside the lobby.

NO RECORDING DEVICES

Cameras (with or without flash) and recording devices are strictly prohibited. Please turn off cell phones during the performance.

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