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The Nunsense Nuncrackers - November 6-8 & 13-15, 2015
Directed by Jane Zussman

See your favorite nuns' first TV special, taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother (Beth Webb) in the convent basement with part of the prize money won earlier by Sister Mary Paul (a.k.a Amensia - LeAnn Dethlefsen).  Celebrate with Sister Hubert (Diana Lett) Sister Robert Ann (Lura Croff) plus hilarious Father Virgil (Rick Dethlefsen), and four of Mount Saint Helen's talented students.  Enjoy typical Nunsense humor, favorite carols, audience participation and maybe even a tug at your heartstrings, to brighten your holidays.

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CAST

• Sister Robert Anne: Laura Croff
• Sister Hubert: Diana Lett
• Sister Mary Paul (a.k.a. Amnesia): LeAnn Dethlefsen
• Father Virgil: Rick Dethlefsen
• Sister Leo: Missy Evelten
• Sister Mary Regina (Reverend Mother): Beth Webb
• Stage Manager: Emily Stevens
• Maria: Isabella Croff
• Louise: Josephine Croff
• John: Stanley Bullard
• Billy: Anderson Stevens

MUSICIAN

• Keyboard: James Geer

PRODUCTION TEAM

• Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Mark Zussman
• Music Director/Keyboard: James Geer
• Choreographer: Fran Norton Ludington
• Producers: Susan DeRosa and Linda Granger
• Set Transportation: Chris Klaver
• Technical Director: Jim Lorenz
• Set Design & Construction: Bob Gehrls
• Set Painting: Staff
• Set Dressing: Susan DeRosa and Linda Granger
• Lighting Design & Engineer: John Gross
• Sound Design & Engineer: Jim Lorenz
• Production Properties Mistress: Mary Pomeroy
• Props Designers: Jean Burk, Sherin Grossi, Mary Herrbach
• Costume Coordinators: Linda Granger & Jan Ross
• Costumers: LeAnn Dethlefsen, Julie Dodds, Virginia Granger, Christine Kennedy, Jamie Wakley
• Swan and Sugar Plum Costumes: Mary K. Hodges-Nees
• Creator of Sister Mary Annette Puppet: Bruce Bennett
• Backstage Crew: Susan DeRosa, Sherin Grossi, Jan Ross, Mary Pomeroy, Jamie Wakley
• Dress Rehearsal Photographer: Steve Scarborough
• Publicity: Gary Mitchell and Linda Granger
• Reservations: Crysta Manthei
• Dining Room Manager: Jean Burk
• Table Centerpieces: Mary Herrbach

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For You(r) Mom - February 12-14, 2016

Delight to nostalgia of the 30s, 40s and 50s!  Sentimental Journeys, In the Mood, It Had to Be You sung by Martin Underhill.  Bill Henson, the "Take Note Guys" Barbershop Quartet: Charlie Martin, Al Blankenship, Dan Templin and Mike Barger - plus our own "Andrews Sisters": Emily English Clark, LeAnn Dethlefsen and Mary Koenigknect.

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PERFORMERS

• Elizabeth Aylsworth
• Emily Clark
• LeAnn Dethlefsen
• Tom Heideman
• Mary Koenigsknecht
• Charlie Martin
• Kelly Sandula-Gruner
• David Sincox
• Dan Templin
• Martin Underhill

Take Note of Grand Ledge Barbershop Quartet

• Dan Templin
• Charlie Martin
• Mike Barger
• Al Blankenship

PRODUCTION TEAM

• Producer: Linda Granger
• Musical Director: Takis Pizanis
• Choreographer: Fran Ludington
• Sound Design: John Herrbach
• Lighting Design: Jim Lorenz
• Follow Spots: Laura and David Hepfer
• Production Staff: Jan Ross, Mary Herrbach, Susan DeRosa, Philip Benedict, Mary Pomeroy, Jean Burk

MUSICIANS

• Keyboard: Takis Pizanis
• Guitars and Accordion: Bernard M. Schroeter
• Percussion: James Flanagan

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Red, White and Tuna - March 4-5 & 11-13, 2016
​Directed by Bob Robinson

This is the third in a series of wacky comedies, set in fictional Tuna, Texas.  It is both an affectionate comment and withering satire of small-town, Southern life and attitudes.  Local stars Michael Hays and James Houska comprise the ENTIRE CAST, playing over 20 eccentric characters with the final costume change done in full view of the audience.  Award winning director, Bob Robinson will lease this merry chase.

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CAST

• Various Characters: James Warren Houska
• Various Characters: Michael Hays

PRODUCTION TEAM

• Assistant Director & Stage Manager: Sarah Hauck
• Producers: Susan DeRosa & Linda Granger
• Costumers: Susan DeRosa & Jan Ross
• Seamstress: Julie Dodds
• Set Design: Bob Robinson and Bob Gehrls
• Set Construction: Bob Gehrls
• Set Painting: Bob Gehrls, Susan DeRosa, Jan Ross, Mary Pomeroy
• Props: Mary Pomeroy & Sherin Grossi
• Dressers: Susan Chmurynsky, Susan DeRosa, Sarah Hauck, Fran Ludington, Jan Ross, Elizabeth Todd
• Lighting Design and Engineer: Jim Lorenz
• Follow Spot Operators: Jim Lorenz, Linda Granger
• Sound Design and Engineer: Darryl Schmitz
• Dining Room Managers: Linda Granger, Elizabeth Todd
• Dining Room Decor: Linda Granger
• Publicity and Publicity Photographer: Linda Granger
• Dress Rehearsal Photographer: Steve Scarborough
• Program: Jane Zussman
• Box Office Manager: Jean Burk

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You Can't Take it With You - April 22-23, 29-30 & May 1, 2016
Directed by Diana Lett

This 1939 Academy Award winner for Best Picture has five recent Tony nominations including Best Revival.  It's the story of sweet Alice who falls for a banker's son.  What will his snoothy parents think of Alice's peculiar family including philosophical grandfather Martin Vanderhof, hapless ballerina sister Essie and fireworks enthusiast father, Paul?

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​CAST

• Penelope (Penny) Sycamore: Linda Granger
• Essie Carmichael: Angela Dill
• Rheba: Gail Dean
• Paul Sycamore: Jim Thorp
• Mr. DePinna: Tracey Dolinar
• Ed Carmichael: Greg Pratt
• Donald: Dale Williams
• Grandpa Martin Vanderhof: Ed Baker
• Alice Sycamore: Rachel Mender
• Wilbur C. Henderson: Gary Mitchell
• Tony Kirby: Jeff Kennedy
• Boris Kolenkhov: Leo Poroshin
• Gay Wellington: Diane Kennedy
• Mr. Kirby: Dan Templin
• Mrs. Kirby: Charlotte Ruppert
• Three J-Men: Steve Lett, Mike Ross, Gary Mitchell
• Grand Duchess Olga Katrina: Susan DeRosa

​PRODUCTION TEAM

• Assistant Director: Harlow Claggett
• Producer/Lighting Design: Jim Lorenz
• Sound Design and Technician: John Herrbach
• Lighting Technician: Philip Benedict
• Set Design: Bill Woodland, Bob Gehrls, Diana Lett, Jim Lorenz
• Set Construction: Bob Gehrls, Thomas Blanc, Jim Lorenz
• Set Painting: Jim Lorenz, Jan Ross, Diana & Steve Lett, Susan DeRosa, Mary Pomeroy, Philip Benedict, Charlotte Ruppert
• Set Dressing: Jean Burk, Ruth Howard, Mary Pomeroy
• Choreographer: Fran Ludington
• Props: Jean Burk, Linda Granger, Ruth Howard, Mary Pomeroy
• Costumes: Jan Ross, Julie Dodds, Stephany Crooks, Susan DeRosa, Christine Kennedy
• Hair and Makeup: Miranda Sue Hartmann
• Publicity: Gary Mitchell
• Publicity Photographer: Steve Lett
• Dress Rehearsal Photographer: Ron Jones, Sr.
• Dining Room Centerpieces: Mary Herrbach
• Dining Room Manager: Jean Burk
• Special Effects: Ray Kurtis and Melody Teodoro-Kurtis
• Program: Jane Zussman