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BOOK BY
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BASED UPON THE PLAY “MY SISTER EILEEN” BY JOSEPH FIELDS & JEROME CHODOROV AND THE STORIES BY RUTH MCKENNEY
MUSIC BY
LEONARD BERNSTEIN LYRICS BY
BETTY COMDEN AND ADOLPH GREEN
SKETCHES FOR “WHAT A WASTE” BY BETTY COMDEN & ADOLPH GREEN
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FROM THE PRODUCERS Welcome to the 2010 State College Community Theatre Season! We’re so pleased to offer a diverse group of shows sure to make you think, laugh, cry and sing along. We are fortunate to live in such a vibrant arts and theatre community, and from that community, we’ve found a great deal of talent that we’re excited to share with you this season. It’s our community – performers, designers, musicians, volunteers, and our patrons – that all come together to transform the words and music on paper into an enjoyable evening of live theatre. You might notice that some things look a little different than you might remember from past seasons. We’ve even got a new logo! All thanks to our community of volunteers. And we’d love to have you. If you’re interested, ask any of our ushers, box office workers, or snack bar volunteers. They’ll be glad to help. You can also visit our website for more information. We invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Let us entertain you!
David Price & Amber Daughtry producers
2010 season
The State College Community Theatre Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1250 University Drive State College, PA 16801 Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . 814-234-SCCT (7228) Silo Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814-466-7141
12 Angry Men May 18–29
Mrs. McThing
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Administrative Staff Producers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Price Amber Daughtry
Wonderful Town June 29–July 10
2010 Board of Directors
A Streetcar Named Desire
President • David Price Vice President • Amber Daughtry
July 20–31
Secretary • Rob Arnold Treasurer • Margaret Higgins
Hello, Dolly!
Jeff Brown • Michelle Miller-Day Laura Saxe • Phillip Torbert Courtney Wozetek • Kenneth Wozetek Jerry Henry, Jr. (Immediate Past President)
The Curious Savage
August 10–21
September 7–18
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ABOUT THE PLAY It’s the summer of 1935. Catch the A-train express to Washington Square in Greenwich Village to meet witty Ruth and pretty Eileen Sherwood of Columbus, Ohio—two sisters who sing and dance their way into every kind of comic misadventure as they seek their fortunes in New York City. Ruth aspires to be a writer, while Eileen hopes to achieve success as an actress. Naturally, their efforts are comically thwarted at every turn. First, the girls are coerced by a less than ethical landlord into renting a run-down basement studio apartment. The free-for-all that follows includes oddball characters of every sort, shape and size entering the scene and adding to the hilarity. Will Ruth let her guard down and find true love? Will Eileen ever run out of gentlemen callers? A happy ending is guaranteed (of course)! With delightful music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Wonderful Town is sheer fun for the entire family!
Martha Traverse director
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THE CAST (In order of appearance)
Tour Guide, Editor, Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Poorman Harry, Cop, Cadet, Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob Arnold Rexford, Cop, Chef, Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Barksdale Fletcher, Danny, Cadet, Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eli Beers-Altman Babe, Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Evans Mrs. Wade, Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Getson Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bess Harbison Delivery Boy, Cop, Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cody Mandell Editor, Cop, Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Reitman Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan Santillo Cadet, Cop, Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Saxe Patrolwoman, Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deborah Saxe Wreck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerrod Miller Helen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren Kennedy Officer Lonigan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mercer Bristow Mr. Appopolous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Twomley Violet, Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Sidelinger Speedy Valenti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher M. Brannen Eileen Sherwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Kensinger Ruth Sherwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maggie Lee Robert Baker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Adams Frank Lippencott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael J. Tews Chick Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Greer 7
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SYNOPSIS Place. New York City, 1935 act 1.
Scene 1. Christopher Street Scene 2. The studio apartment Scene 3. New York City (the Jungle) Scene 4. Robert Baker’s Office at the Madhatter Scene 5. The street outside the studio apartment Scene 6. The backyard of the studio apartment Scene 7. The Brooklyn Navy Yard Scene 8. The backyard of the studio apartment
act 2.
Scene 1. The Village Station House Scene 2. The street outside the studio apartment Scene 3. The studio apartment Scene 4. The street outside the Village Vortex Scene 5. The Village Vortex
ORCHESTRA
Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Landers-Nolan Trumpet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Harbison, Brian Robison Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cale Plute Piano II/Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicole Hurlbutt Clarinet/Sax/Flute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean Balogh Sax/Clarinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bekah Corden
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MUSICAL NUMBERS act 1. Overture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orchestra Christopher Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guide, Tourists, Villagers Ohio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth and Eileen Conquering New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth, Eileen, and New Yorkers One Hundred Ways to Lose a Man. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth What a Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baker and Editors Ruth’s Stories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baker, Ruth and Ruth’s Characters A Little Bit in Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eileen Pass the Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wreck and Villagers Conversation Piece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth, Eileen, Baker, Frank, Chick A Quiet Girl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baker Quiet Ruth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Conga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth and Brazilian Cadets act 2. Entr’acte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orchestra My Darlin’ Eileen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eileen, Lonigan, Policemen Swing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth and Village Hepcats Ohio Reprise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth and Eileen It’s Love. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eileen, Baker and Villagers Ballet at the Vortex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orchestra The Wrong Note Rag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth, Eileen and Vortex Patrons It’s Love Reprise. . . . . . . . . . . . Eileen, Baker, Ruth and Entire Company
This theatre has been equipped with an audio loop system for those patrons who need hearing assistance. It can be accessed directly through a hearing aid’s telecoil or with a receiver that can be borrowed from the box office for the performance. No cameras, video cameras, or audio recording devices allowed during the show.
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THE STATE COLLEGE COMMUNITY THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENTS
BOOK BY
JOSEPH FIELDS AND JEROME CHODOROV
BASED UPON THE PLAY “MY SISTER EILEEN” BY JOSEPH FIELDS & JEROME CHODOROV AND THE STORIES BY RUTH MCKENNEY
MUSIC BY
LYRICS BY
LEONARD BERNSTEIN
BETTY COMDEN AND ADOLPH GREEN
SKETCHES FOR “WHAT A WASTE” BY BETTY COMDEN & ADOLPH GREEN
DIRECTED BY
MARTHA TRAVERSE MUSICAL DIRECTOR
CHOREOGRAPHER
NICOLE HURLBUTT
HEATHER TORBERT
SCENIC DESIGN BY
COSTUME DESIGN BY
JON VICKERS-JONES
AMY SILVERMAN
LIGHTING DESIGN BY
SOUND DESIGN BY
SUE POLAY
SARAH RAFACZ
MASTER CARPENTERS
STAGE MANAGER
STEPHEN LUCAS PHIL HOY
ANNE HIGGINS
PRODUCED BY
DAVID PRICE AND AMBER DAUGHTRY Wonderful Town is presented by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc. Playbill design and layout by Tara Tallman and Phillip Mackenzie Cover design and all photography by Phillip Mackenzie
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ON STAGE TONIGHT JASON ADAMS (Robert Baker) is a stranger to this stage. He finds the Barn’s square theatre very peculiar, but is excited to be part of such a great show. Just kidding! He’s back for his 6th summer at the Barn. Previous shows at the Barn and State High include Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Full Monty, Seussical the Musical, The Pirates of Penzance and many more. He will be a 16th grader at PSU studying vocal performance. And he loves his mommy.
Mockingbird in summer 2008, and Ramshackle Inn in summer 2007—Chris has enjoyed the energy of this vibrant cast. You can also see Chris most years in at least one performance at the Stone Arch Players Theatre in the Park in Lewistown, PA, and he will also participate in Hello, Dolly! later this year at the Barn. Chris would like to thank his wonderful wife Melissa for her love and all the joy she brings him throughout the year. ELI BEERS-ALTMAN (Fletcher, Danny, Cadet, Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful comedic cast. This year, Eli will start his senior year at Point Park University where he is a Cinema and Digital Arts Major. Previous Barn shows include: West Side Story, Carousal, Our Time, and Fiddler on the Roof. Eli would like to thank everyone involved with the show as well as his family, friends, and cats for always being there for him.
ROB ARNOLD (Harry, Cop, Cadet, Ensemble) is proud to return to the stage for his sixth season with SCCT. Rob was was most recently seen as Juror #7 in this season’s Twelve Angry Men. Past SCCT Shows include The Odd Couple, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and La Cage aux Folles as Albin/Zaza. Rob has also performed in shows with Singing on Stage, Nittany Valley Symphony and with several other local production companies. In addition to being the manager of the Box Office, he is also the Secretary of SCCT’s Board of Directors. Rob resides in State College with his beautiful bride Maurriah.
MERCER BRISTOW (Officer Lonigan) returns for his seventh year at SCCT, last seen in May as the Foreman in Twelve Angry Men and last September as Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple. Since 2006 Mercer has appeared in 18 Penn State student films, three Nittany Valley Symphony muscials, a few “Zombie” films, and just last week as Dr. Grimwig in Singing Onstage’s Oliver! For his day job, Mercer heads the Authentication Department at the American Philatelic Society headquarters in Bellefonte.
CHRISTOPHER M. BRANNEN (Speedy Valenti) would like to thank Martha for casting him as an interesting character in his first musical. Having performed at the barn three times before— including The Odd Couple last fall, To Kill a 14
ON STAGE TONIGHT band, Al and daughters, Sara and Charlotte.
AMBER EVANS (Babe, Ensemble) is excited to be making her debut at the Boal Barn summer season! She appeared in a fall season production of Honeymoon at Graveside Manor (Marion). Other shows include Annie! (Lily St. Regis), The King and I (princess/Eliza), The Pirates of Penzance, The Barber of Seville, and La Boheme. By day she is a staff assistant in the College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State. Many thanks to her family and friends who have been so supportive during rehearsals!! It is great to be back on stage with such a wonderful cast; thanks for the fun!
MATT GREER (Chick Clark) This is Matt Greer’s 3rd production with the State College Community Theatre. His previous roles include an energetic baseball player in Damn Yankees and “Action” in West Side Story. Matt has 8 years of acting experience and has adapted and directed his own shows at local high schools in the past. Some of his favorite roles that he has played are the “Bullfrog” in Honk and “The Cowardly Lion” in The Wizard of Oz. Matt will be graduating this August with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies as well as a minor in Theater. He would like to thank his family, friends, directors, and cast members for all of their support. He would also like to give a shout out to his little brother T.
LINDA GETSON (Mrs. Wade, Ensemble) is thrilled to be on the Boal Barn stage for her second season. Last season, Linda appeared as Mme. Renaud in La Cage aux Folles. She is happy to be working again with her daughter, Sara (Assistant Stage Manager). Linda works as an accountant for Skills of Central PA. She would like to thank her family and cast and crew for all their support. She lives in State College with her hus-
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ON STAGE TONIGHT BESS HARBISON (Ensemble) is excited to return to the Barn stage after making her debut last summer as Ernestine in Cheaper by the Dozen. She would like to thank the cast and crew for putting on such an amazing show—you guys are the best, really! Thanks also to my family, for all the love and support that they have given and continue to give me. Most of all, I thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for giving me this wonderful opportunity to use my gifts! Bess plans on attending Valley Forge Christian College this fall with a major in Music Education.
ting up with her for the summer, and her parents for their constant support and love. KATIE KENSINGER (Eileen Sherwood) is delighted to return for her third season with SCCT. Previously, Katie has appeared on the Barn stage as Miss Dorothy in Thoroughly Modern Millie and as Rizzo in Grease. Other recent credits include Sister Leo in Nunsensations with Tyrone Community Players, Kate in The Cover of Life with the Professional Actor’s Workshop, Mrs. Walker in Tommy with Cresson Lake Playhouse, and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors with Altoona Community Theatre. Thank you to the cast and crew for making this lovely show such a “wonderful” experience!
LAUREN KENNEDY (Helen) is a recent theater graduate from SUNY New Paltz, where she performed in such roles as Audrey (Little Shop of Horrors), Mae (Reefer Madness! the Musical) and Isabella (Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure). She is living in Lewistown for the summer while she saves up money for her move to NYC in September. Lauren is also currently rehearsing for the Stone Arch Player’s Charley’s Aunt, where she will be playing the role of Amy. She would like to thank the cast and crew for their openness and humor, her grandparents for put-
MAGGIE LEE (Ruth Sherwood) is a vocal performance graduate of the University of the Arts who is attending Penn State in Music Education this fall. This year marks Maggie’s ninth season with the SCCT. You may have seen
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ON STAGE TONIGHT her last summer as Muzzy Van Hossmere in Thoroughly Modern Millie, or in past seasons as Sister Mary Amnesia in Nunsense, Vicki Nichols in The Full Monty, and various ensemble roles. She’s lucky enough to have a wonderful, supportive family (including an adorable tiny fiancee!) who has brought joy into her life through even the toughest of times. She’s a strong supporter of the “learn stuff through poking things” method of education, and would like to thank the cast/crew for being delightful!
ing and spending time on the computer. He is the son of Patty Mandell. JERROD MILLER (Wreck) feels great to be back at his summer home, the Boal Barn. This is his fourth production at the Barn. His first role was a ball player (Vernon) in Damn Yankees in 2007. He then played a law-biding lieutenant Shrank in West Side Story in 2008, and just last year was in the ensemble in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Now, having his first big break part is an honor. He wishes the wacky cast and crew of Wonderful Town a big “break a leg” and thanks for the memories!
CODY MANDELL (Delivery Boy, Cop, Ensemble) is going to be a freshman this fall at Bald Eagle Area Middle/ High School. Cody is active in the Drama Club and has participated in many shows including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Charlotte’s Web, Annie Get Your Gun, A Teacher’s Tale and recently Crazy for You. He also participated at the Isaac’s Awards with the Drama Club performing at the Mishler Theatre. He is a member of the Mock Trial Club. When not on stage, Cody enjoys draw-
JASON POORMAN (Tour Guide, Editor, Ensemble) is excited to be returning to the Boal Barn stage in tonight’s performance and is grateful to be working with such a talented cast and crew. He was last seen on this stage in 2000, singing in the quartet in Babes in Arms. Since then, he has performed in numerous pro-
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ON STAGE TONIGHT ANDREW SAXE (Cadet, Cop, Ensemble) is very excited to be in performing in his fourth season with the SCCT. Previously, he was seen as Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie. This show is shaping up to be one of his favorites! Thanks to the cast, crew, and to the fam!! And enjoy the show :)
ductions with Penn State’s No Refund Theatre and also directed Proof and The Glass Menagerie for NRT before taking a bit of a theatrical hiatus. He will also appear in The Curious Savage later this season. Jason would like to thank his family and friends for their love and encouragement and his fellow cast members for making his return to the stage such an amusing and rewarding one. SAM REITMAN (Editor, Cop, Ensemble) got hooked on acting in 7th grade when he appeared as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at his middle school. He next appeared as Billy Ray in On Golden Pond at the McConnellstown Playhouse. Sam has appeared as a guard and a soldier in Les Misérables and as Msr. D’Arque in Beauty and the Beast at the Huntingdon Area High School both under the direction of Nin Hiles. Currently, Sam is a rising senior at Huntingdon Area High School and a part-time student at Juniata College. He is planning to study theatre when he graduates. Sam is looking forward to his first Boal Barn production!
DEBORAH SAXE (Patrolwoman, Ensemble) A secondyear Penn State student, Deborah is pleased to appear on the Barn stage for the 8th time. Having appeared with the MNMS Drama, Nittany Theater Company, Nittany Valley Symphony, Singing Onstage Studios, and State High Thespians, her favorite credits include Bye, Bye, Birdie (Mae Peterson), Hello, Dolly! (Ermengarde), Fred & Friends (Ethel Merman), and Annie (Annie). She’d like to thank her family, friends and favorites for all of the love and pep-talks, as well as the producers, directors, cast and crew for making Wonderful Town such a wonderful show to work on!
JORDAN SANTILLO (Ensemble) has just finished 7th grade at Mount Nittany Middle School, where she performed in Alice in Wonderland, State Fair, Kipling’s Just So Stories, and Meet Me in St. Louis. This is her first show with the SCCT, and she has enjoyed the experience very much. When not acting, she would be found drawing or talking with friends. Jordan would like to thank her fellow cast and crew for all the work they’ve done. It’s going to be a great show!
SARA SIDELINGER (Violet, Ensemble) This is Sara’s debut SCCT performance. She graduated in 2007 from St. Marys Area High School, and was involved in the marching band, choir, colorguard, drumline and musicals throughout her high school career. She currently resides in State College with her 3 cats and 5 hairless rats. Sara is a certified animal nurse by day, aspiring dancer and singer by night, and in her free time 18
ON STAGE TONIGHT MIKE TWOMLEY (Mr. Appopolous) is returning to the stage after his role as Joe Hardy in Damn Yankees. He has been involved with the State College Community Theatre since 2005. Previously, he was also seen onstage in A Broadway Spectacular, Arsenic and Old Lace, and Kiss Me Kate. He has years of experience in technical theatre with set construction and audio design for SCCT, Mount Nittany Middle School and Park Forest Middle School. His greatest thrill and proudest moment was “flying” the casts at both PFMS’s and Kennedy Dance Center’s productions of Peter Pan. Mike is so very proud to be associated with the amazing and talented cast of Wonderful Town.
she loves to write poetry. She would like to thank her dance instructors, music teachers, and parents for teaching her to dance with her heart, follow her dreams, and never stop learning and growing as a performer as well as a person. MICHAEL J. TEWS (Frank Lippencott) Wonderful Town is Michael’s first production with SCCT, which marks the end of a much too long hiatus from the stage. He’d like to thank his family and friends for providing the necessary nudge to get back in the game. This is Michael’s first year in State College. He is a professor at Penn State, where he teaches human resource management.
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ARTISTIC STAFF SARA GETSON (Assistant Stage Manager) is very exited to be working with the cast and production staff of Wonderful Town. She has performed on stage before, however this is her first time working behind the scenes. She is thrilled to be assisting Anne, Martha, Heather, and Nicole as they work to make this show, well...Wonderful! Cooking is one of her favorite things to do whenever she has some free time, along with dancing and singing in her church choir. Sara also enjoys learning and speaking French, which she has been studying for the past six years. Sara would like to thank her parents Al and Linda (who is playing Mrs. Wade this evening) and her sister Charlotte.
rently pursuing her BFA in Stage Management at Penn State and was involved in many of this past year’s productions including Romeo and Juliet, Sunday in the Park with George and Steel Magnolias. She is actively involved in The School of Theatre THON organization where she serves on the board. She would like to thank the wonderful cast, her friends and family, her favorite twins, and of course AJS. NICOLE HURLBUTT (Musical Director) was last seen at the Barn as Meg in Damn Yankees. She resides in State College and recieved her Bachelor of Arts in Music from Lock Haven University. She is attending Penn State to obtain a second Bachelors and a Masters in Music composition. Nicole would like to thank her husband and family for sharing their time.
ANNE HIGGINS (Stage Manager) is excited to once again spend a summer at the Barn. She Stage Managed last summer for Thoroughly Modern Millie. She is cur-
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ARTISTIC STAFF SUE POLAY (Lighting Designer) has been around SCCT for a zillion years, as a Scenic Designer, Apprentice Coordinator, Carpenter, Stage Manager, Lighting Designer and Board Member. Locally, she has designed lights for Ballet Theatre of Central Pennsylvania, Singing Onstage Studios, Kennedy Dance, various school drama clubs, Grier School, as well as having been the LD for Hershey Entertainment’s Chocolate World ride. Her work can be seen in Stage Directions and Live Design Magazines.
Dolly! Costume Helpers wanted! This past year she has been hard at work fine-tuning her makeup skills and will hopefully be attending Tom Savini’s “Special Effects Program” at Douglas in the Fall. Amy would like to thank her family and friends for their enthusiasm for her work and constant support! HEATHER ARNOLD TORBERT (Choreographer) This is Heather’s third season as a Choreographer with The State College Community Theatre, and she’s once again excited to be working with a talented cast of interesting people. Previously with SCCT, she has choreographed West Side Story, The Full Monty, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. In addition to her choreography credits, she’s been seen on stage with SCCT in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Chorus/Featured Dancer) and Babes in Arms (Chorus/Featured Dancer). Heather would like to thank her ever supportive husband and her loving parents for always encouraging her to dance to her own rhythm. She wishes best of luck to the cast and crew for a great show!
SARAH RAFACZ (Sound Designer) has been involved with the SCCT for 3 years as an apprentice, intern and run crew member. She has run the sound board for She Loves Me, The Full Monty, Cheaper By the Dozen, Children of Eden, and several apprentice shows at the Boal Barn. She is also a member of Thespians at State High and will be a senior this fall. AMY SILVERMAN (Costume Designer) is the bee’s knees and is returning to the barn this season after a four year hiatus. Amy will also be designing Hello,
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ARTISTIC STAFF MARTHA TRAVERSE (Director) is thrilled to direct such an abundantly talented cast in Wonderful Town; thanks to all for a great ride! A former professional actress, Martha’s credits include Broadway, national tours and regional theatre. Her SCCT musical directing experience includes Ever Yours, Vincent, Nunsense and La Cage aux Folles. Recent acting roles include “Mrs. Meers” in Thoroughly Modern Millie and “Old Lady/Blair Daniels” in Penn State School of Theatre’s Sunday in the Park with George. She is returning later this season to appear as “Dolly Levy” in Hello, Dolly! Martha sends love and thanks to her son Jason, who will graduate from Penn State this fall.
J.W. Blasko Scholarship at the Dickinson School of Law Schlow Memorial Library Campaign Center for the Performing Arts Judge Wilkinson Memorial Scholarship Bellefonte High School
JON VICKERS-JONES (Scenic Designer) is a professional storyteller and creativity instructor from Britain. He performed in the Cumberland Valley area for many years sharing British folk tales and legends, medieval facts and fiction, and historical information about The Blitz in London. He was an instructor for Adventures in Learning at Penn State, Arts Express with the Chambersburg Area Council for the Arts, Storytelling and European history classes at schools in PA and Maryland, and Stage Odyssey at the Cumberland Valley School of Music.
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