Legends and Bridge presented by StageCoach Theatre

Produced by Maggie Swan

Directed by Scott Olson

Legends and Bridge

Director’s Notes

When I first met Stephen (the playwright), it was online discussing something having to do with theatre and the arts and we instantly connected. We got each other! When he mentioned that I should read “Legends and Bridge”, I thought, sure, why not!? Being a fan of all 3 Legends was the fun part. But by the time I finished it, I was all about directing it! I knew Stephen had played Bette in the original staging and I couldn't wait until I found my own drag performers to do the same. I also had to find a theater that would do an unknown property, that was, shall we say, out of the conservative norms. And bless my soul, the gang at StageCoach Theatre said, “Bring it!!” I live for this show! The snark, the inside jokes, the beautifully written dialog. It is a rampant romp with more than a touch of naughty! I did get a drag performer, but not for Bette...which was great! The cast came together and formed an amazing show. You will definitely see these Legends at their best and worst and laugh your A$$ off! Just like I've been doing since I first read it. And while Stephen and I have yet to meet in person...I love him like a brother and I want to thank him for never giving up on letting me direct this fabulous show and being the "mother to this mother"! Cheers!

Scott

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All that glitters is not gold in the American Gilded Age; a struggle between the leisure of the rich and the safety of the poor unfolds in a small Pennsylvania valley. This original play carries on the legacy of those whose lives were forever altered on May 31, 1889 by a disaster the likes of which the country had never seen. Delve into whether it was homicidal negligence or an Act of God that caused the greatest loss of American civilian life up until September 11, 2001. Based on a true story.

Performances will be held on March 23, 24, 30, and 31 at 7:30pm at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn, VA.

Legends and Bridge

Production Team

Executive Producer

Producer

Director

Stage Manager

Technical Director

Lighting Designer and Tech

Sound Designer

Sound Tech

Livestream Tech

Set Construction

Set Details and Props

Costume Design for Joan Crawford and Agnes Moorehead

Costume Crew

Hair and Makeup

Assistant Stage Manager/ Makeup Assistant

Photography

Program

Front of House

Jerri Wiseman

Maggie Swan

Scott Olson

Ellen Woodstock

Terry Smith

Stacy King

Terry Smith

Terry Smith, Mark Kaiser

Alec Negri, Ken Jones II

Terry Smith, Scott Olson, Maggie Swan, Anja Dick, Stacy Crickmer, Erika Horton, Danny Seal, Brian Clarke, Ellen Woodstock

Maggie Swan

Anja Dick

April Bridgeman and cast

Anja Dick

Erin Briner

Kat Brais, Anja Dick

Jerri Wiseman

April Bridgeman, Mark Gatanas, Echo Ward, Jerri Wiseman

Acknowledgements and Thanks

Many thanks to the following people whose expertise, time and love of the theatre has made this a fabulous show and a joy!!

∙ Ryan Kincade for all your makeup and wig expertise!

∙ Jerri Wiseman, Terry Smith, and April Bridgeman for everything from costumes, sets, lights, sound and all of the wisdom!

∙ Kat Brais for all the beautiful advertising photos

Thank you to the entire cast and crew for the 100 percent participation in all things Legends and Bridge! They did character studies, research, set work, makeup, and hair. What a fantastic team! Love to all involved in this show!

Legends and Bridge

Ryan Kincade (Joan Crawford) is a Minnesota native living in the DC area for nearly 25 years. This is his first theatre credit, but he has been performing regularly as his drag alter-ego, Anja Dick, for years. Studying Joan has really awakened the bitch within and he couldn’t be more excited.

Stacy Crickmer (Judy Garland) has been obsessed with Judy Garland since age 4. Other favorite roles include: StageCoach - Sven (A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol); PWLTMary Patrick (Sister Act); Zemfira Stage - Glinda (Wizard of Oz), Paulette (Legally Blonde), Lady of the Lake (Spamalot); Alliance Theatre - Mrs. Potts (Beauty & the Beast); Dominion Stage - Louise/Eve (Ruthless); Reston Community PlayersOolie/Donna (City of Angels). She danced in the NYC Macy's Parade. Studied choreography and piloted a Cameron Mackintosh musical at Duke University. She believes in only being a Diva ONSTAGE and always a TEAM PLAYER offstage!

Erika Horton (Bette Davis) After a 25-year break from performing, Erika recently returned to the stage in PWLT’s “The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge” last December, performing alongside Scott Olson and Ellen Woodstock. She enjoyed it so much that she leapt at the chance to join his cast for “Legends and Bridge”. Erika was first introduced to the stage at the age of 7 by her father when they appeared in a production of “The King and I”. She lives in Centreville with her husband and their canine overlord.

Danny Seal (Taxi Driver/Madison ) is excited about his first production with StageCoach Theatre Company. He last appeared in productions of Legally Blonde (Nicos/Your Majesty) Rockville Musical Theatre, The Frenchman (Thomas Jefferson) Shoestring Theatre Company, The Delightful Quarantine (Dean Stadler) Reston Players. Danny wants to thank his incredible husband David for all his continued love and support.

Brian David Clarke (Tennessee Williams) is a former elephant trainer who's lived and worked on three continents and has written extensively about the experience. Local audiences may have seen him onstage as a very modern Major General or on his knees as Lord Farquaad at Way Off Broadway, as Freddy in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Zemfira Stage) and Thénardier in Les Misérables (Theatre Lab), or at Vienna Theatre Company as Francis in One Man, Two Guvnors.

Maggie Swan (Producer) has been involved in the theatre for over 50 years and has loved every minute! She would like to thank StageCoach Theatre, Scott Olson for his wonderful direction, Stephen Foster for his terrific show, the entire cast for their fabulous performances, and all those behind the scenes for their hard work in bringing you Legends and Bridge! She would also like to thank her husband, Chuck, for all his support and help. Finally, thank you for supporting community theatre! Enjoy the show!

Scott Olson (Director) is so happy to be back at StageCoach Theatre where last year he both directed and co-starred in Babes in Toyland. Before that he was in Scared to Death. He has been in and directed multiple shows in the DC Metro area and is so happy to be doing so here with a great cast and his best friend and cohort in crime his producer Maggie! Enjoy the show!

Stage Manager ( Ellen Woodstock) This is Ellen’s first time working with StageCoach Theatre and the first time, in a while, she has not been on stage performing. It has been a nice change to be working behind the scenes. Prior to this, she was on stage with Prince William Little Theatre in their Christmas show “The Trial of Ebeneezer Scrooge” and she had so much fun! Whether she is on stage performing or part of the crew, anytime she gets a chance to be part of a great show, like this one, she is thrilled!

Erin Briner (Assistant Stage Manager and Makeup Assistant) is 37-years-old and lives in Warrenton, VA. She has worked in community theatre for 20 years. She won her first WATCH award at 18. Erin enjoys her dog, writing and Korean food.

The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg

Book by Kyle Jarrow

The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!

The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton, with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau.

Produced by Jerri Wiseman

Directed by Torie Dunlap and Linda Cirba

Assistant Directed by Heidi Dodd

Performances will be held May 13, 20 and 21 at 2:00pm.

The SpongeBob Musical is part of our Spring Camp program. Tuition of $500/student will be assessed of all those who are cast. Scholarships are available through the StageCoach Foundation, Inc.

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Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, Al Rinker and Floyd Huddleston, Terry Giklyson

Based on the 1970 Disney Film “The Aristocats”

Spring Break Camp

Open to ages 6 - 14

April 3 - 7 from 9:00am - 3:00pm

Performances

April 7 and 8 at 7:00pm at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn

Director/Choreographer: Torie Dunlap

Assistant Director/Music Director: Natalia Settipani

https://www.stagecoachtc.com/disneys-thearistocats-kids-spring-break-camp/

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