WORLD PREMIERE PRESENTATION
This deliriously funny new Jones Hope Wooten comedy (Futrelle sister trilogy, The Hallelujah Girls and The Red Velvet Cake War) is all about that four letter word: L-O-V-E. Under a full moon on this unpredictable night of romance, these four rollicking tales take you on an around-the-globe journey of unexpected and hilarious twists and turns: A slick, successful used car-selling Romeo (Michael Hays) in Dallas believes he's answering Cupid's call, only to realize too late he's wandered into a life-changing trap set by three fed-up 'Juliets' (Susan Chmurynsky, Susan DeRosa, Angela Dill). In Manhattan, a man (Chris Klaver) tries to battle his way out of a mid-life crisis with an ill-advised and elaborate marriage proposal. Unfortunately, it all goes wildly off track when his caterer passes out (Angela Dill), a singing telegram girl (Sarah Hauck) arrives and breaks into sobs rather than song, his ex-wife (Tarwyn Rouse) saunters in wearing nothing but a bathrobe and a cowering super hero (Jason Carlen) inches nervously across his twelfth floor window ledge. In a rooftop London bistro, sparks fly when two strangers (Elizabeth Todd, Bob Murrell) surprisingly start to connect, only to be thwarted by a hyperactive American tourist (Rachel Mender) who's determined to be the center of attention and the unpredictable antics of an ancient waitress (Jane Zussman) who wields a wicked sousaphone. And finally The Hallelujah Girls, a group of fun-loving gals from Georgia (Janet Anderson, Leann Dethlefsen, Julie Hartley, Linda Granger, Jan Ross), say aloha to their wild sides as they accidentally crash a Hawaiian honeymoon in progress. By the time the evening is over and the moon works its magic, love will conquer all and your sides will ache from laughter! (see entire cast list below)
Ask about our special opening night VIP tickets and get a chance to visit with the authors! |
Dinner MenuENTREE:
Southern Fried Chicken SERVED WITH: Tossed House salad with French, Classic Ranch or Lite Italian Dressing Cheesy Potatoes Glazed Carrots Dinner Roll with Butter Apple and Pumpkin Pie Beverages: Coffee, Southern Ice-Tea, Lemonade, Water VIP FUND RAISER: GLOWS & SHOW
You are cordially invited to the World Premiere Opening Night on October 11th, 2013, of Crazy Little Thing Called Love. 5:30 pm - 6 :15 pm Pre "Glow" in the Library with the playwrights (see below), cast and crew. Punch and light hors d'oeuvres. Photo ops. 6:15 pm - 6:30 pm Tour of backstage 6:30 pm - Dinner at our prime tables 7:30 pm - Prepare to laugh and enjoy the "Show" 10:00 pm - After "Glow" reception at Houlihan's in the Lansing Mall. Question and Answer period with playwrights, cast and crew, drawing for free tickets, photo ops, hors d'oeuvres & one house beer/wine ticket. $70 per person (no senior discounts) Includes the above and a signed program by the authors. For VIP tickets, contact our office at (517) 243-6040. Discount available for Punch Pass holders. |
ABOUT THE AUTHORS: All five of the shows Starlight produced written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten were great successes: Dearly Beloved, Christmas Belles, Southern Hospitality, The Hallelujah Girls and The Red Velvet Cake War.
Jessie Jones co-authored the Off-Broadway Southern-fried funeral comedy, Dearly Departed, which has become a perennial theatre favorite across the US and around the world. She also co-wrote its hit feature film adaptation, Kingdom Come, which was released by Fox Searchlight Films and starred LL Cool J and Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg. Jessie is one of the most produced female playwrights in America today.
Nicholas Hope, winner of the Texas New Playwrights' Award, was Director of Casting for Theatre Communications Group in NY, The Goodman Theatre in Chicago and ABC Television in NY and Los Angeles. With Jessie Jones, he wrote for the Emmy-winning Disney television series Teacher's Pet, starring Tony Award winner, Nathan Lane. Together with Jessie Jones and Jamie Wooten, Nicholas wrote for USA, WB, UPN, SYFY, Nickelodeon and Fox.
Jamie Wooten was a writer and producer for many seasons of the television series The Golden Girls, where he won the Writers Guild of America award. He co-created the CBS series, The Five Mrs. Buchanans, starring Oscar winner Eileen Heckart and Tony winners Judith Ivey and Harriet Harris. He was the executive producer of the Fox comedy, The Crew, NBC's For Your Love and UPN's Half & Half. A Billboard Award-winning songwriter, Jamie has written tunes for television and film.
Jessie Jones co-authored the Off-Broadway Southern-fried funeral comedy, Dearly Departed, which has become a perennial theatre favorite across the US and around the world. She also co-wrote its hit feature film adaptation, Kingdom Come, which was released by Fox Searchlight Films and starred LL Cool J and Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg. Jessie is one of the most produced female playwrights in America today.
Nicholas Hope, winner of the Texas New Playwrights' Award, was Director of Casting for Theatre Communications Group in NY, The Goodman Theatre in Chicago and ABC Television in NY and Los Angeles. With Jessie Jones, he wrote for the Emmy-winning Disney television series Teacher's Pet, starring Tony Award winner, Nathan Lane. Together with Jessie Jones and Jamie Wooten, Nicholas wrote for USA, WB, UPN, SYFY, Nickelodeon and Fox.
Jamie Wooten was a writer and producer for many seasons of the television series The Golden Girls, where he won the Writers Guild of America award. He co-created the CBS series, The Five Mrs. Buchanans, starring Oscar winner Eileen Heckart and Tony winners Judith Ivey and Harriet Harris. He was the executive producer of the Fox comedy, The Crew, NBC's For Your Love and UPN's Half & Half. A Billboard Award-winning songwriter, Jamie has written tunes for television and film.
Cast
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"Love Is On The Air"
Dana - Sarah Fowler Rick - Darrin Fowler Erin - Sarah Hayner |
"The Lone Star Ladies Justice League"
A.J. - Michael Hays Twyla - Angela Dill Corinne - Susan Chmurynsky Hollis - Susan Derosa Elsie - Diana Lett |
"Upper West Side Story"
Stan - Chris Klaver Jake - Rick Dethlefsen Mimi - Angela Dill Amber - Sarah Hauck Rita - Jane Zussman Meredith - Tarwyn Rouse Deena - Sarah Fowler |
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"A Little Brit of Romance"
Alastair - Bob Murrell Gwendolyn - Elizabeth Todd Lottie - Jane Zussman Brandy - Rachel Mender Ferlin - Jason Carlen |
"A Hono-lulu of a Honeymoon"
Sugar Lee - Leann Dethlefsen Bobby Dwayne - Charlie Martin Nita - Julie Hartley Carlene - Linda M. Granger Mavis - Jan Ross Crystal - Janet Anderson Porter - Rick Dethlefsen |
Technical Staff & Crew
Director: Linda M. Granger
Assistant Director: Jan Ross
Stage Manager: Nancy Sisson
Set Design: Paul Sisson and Bill Woodland
Set Construction: Paul Sission and Bill Woodland
Set Painting: Bill Woodland
Set Dressing: Linda M. Granger
Lighting Design & Engineer: Jim Lorenz
Sound Design & Engineer: John Herrbach
Costumer: Jamie Wakley
Backstage Crew: John Goergen, Sherin Grossi, Mary Herrbach, Mary Pomeroy, Jan Ross, Elizabeth Todd & the cast
Producers: Lori Arendsen, Cathleen Edgerly, Virginia Granger
Publicity: Cathleen Edgerly, Linda M. Granger
Reservations: Linda M. Granger
Program: Jane Zussman
Box Office: Gwendolyn Conarton and Carol Goergen
Dining Room Manager: Rachel Little
Dining Room Decor: Linda M. Granger
Table Centerpieces: Mary Herrbach
Assistant Director: Jan Ross
Stage Manager: Nancy Sisson
Set Design: Paul Sisson and Bill Woodland
Set Construction: Paul Sission and Bill Woodland
Set Painting: Bill Woodland
Set Dressing: Linda M. Granger
Lighting Design & Engineer: Jim Lorenz
Sound Design & Engineer: John Herrbach
Costumer: Jamie Wakley
Backstage Crew: John Goergen, Sherin Grossi, Mary Herrbach, Mary Pomeroy, Jan Ross, Elizabeth Todd & the cast
Producers: Lori Arendsen, Cathleen Edgerly, Virginia Granger
Publicity: Cathleen Edgerly, Linda M. Granger
Reservations: Linda M. Granger
Program: Jane Zussman
Box Office: Gwendolyn Conarton and Carol Goergen
Dining Room Manager: Rachel Little
Dining Room Decor: Linda M. Granger
Table Centerpieces: Mary Herrbach