Season 7 Archive (2011-12)
Moonlight Serenade 2011
A Musical Fundrasier | Musical Direction by Takis Pizanis
August 26 & 27, 2011 | Desserts & Refreshments @ 7:00 pm | Performance @ 7:30 pm
August 26 & 27, 2011 | Desserts & Refreshments @ 7:00 pm | Performance @ 7:30 pm
Cast
ACT 1
Moonlight Serenade (Glen Miller) - Colleen Bethea and Jim Noble I’ve Got the Sun in the Morning (Irving Berlin) - Clare Brennan Fly Me to the Moon (Bart Howard) - Leo Sell Blue Moon of Kentucky (Bill Monroe) - Danielle Robinson Old Devil Moon (Harburg/Lane) - Beth McWhorter I’ll Stand by You (Hynde/Steinberg) - Molli Templin (Friday) Accompaniment by Dan Templin Isn’t it a Pity? (George & Ira Gershwin) - Abbie Matthews and Dan Templin (Saturday) Clair de Lune (piano) (Claude Debussy) - Takis Pizanis Moon Love (arrangement) (P.I. Tchaikovsky) - Jim Noble The Very Thought of You (Ray Noble) - Abbie Matthews and Dan Templin Much More (Jones/Schmidt) - Abigail English On My Own (Nunn/Schoenberg) - Emily Hadick Till I Hear You Sing (Slater/Weber) - Bob Murrell Talking to the Moon—Lyrical Dance by Rachel Little and Elizabeth Rodeck. Choreographed by Rachel Little Act Two Moonfall (Rupert Holmes) - Danielle Robinson Wild Bird (Alley/Valck) - Bob Murrell Shine the Light (Fletcher/Cruz) - Molli Templin (Friday) Those Sweet Words (Norah Jones) - Abbie Matthews (Saturday) Moonlight and Roses (Black/Lemare) - Beth McWhorter East of the Sun, West of the Moon (Brooks Bowman) - Dan Templin Stars and the Moon (Jason Robert Brown) - Abigail English I’ll be Seeing You (Kahal/Fain) - Clare Brennan Moon River (Jones/Schmidt) - Leo Sell By the Light of the Silvery Moon (Gus Edwards) - Colleen Bethea and Jim Noble Blue Moon (Rogers/Hart) - Emily Hadick The Moon Was Yellow (Leslie/Ahlert) - Jim Noble Finale (Sing-along): That’s Amore (Brooks/Warren) - Ensemble |
Technical Staff and Crew
Dining Room: Rachel Little, Mary Herrbach
Follow Spots: Jan Ross, Elizabeth Todd Backstage Stage Manager: Mary Herrbach Technical Director, Lighting Design: Aaron Herrbach Sound Design & Engineer: John Herrbach, Stephanie Herrbach Backstage Crew: Gwendolyn Conarton, Stephany Crooks, Mary Pomeroy Production Volunteers: Cathy Hansel-Edgerton, Paul Sisson Producer, Box Office, Publicity, Program: Linda M. Granger Desserts provided by Mary’s Homestyle Catering SPECIAL THANKS Rising Star Studio of Dance Arts Lansing Community Newspapers 
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The Odd Couple
Comedy by Neil Simon | Directed by Linda M. Granger
October 14-15, & 21-22, 2011 | Dinner @ 6:30 pm | Performance @ 7:30 pm
This classic concerns two mismatched roommates: Felix Ungar the neatnik, uptight, neurotic news writer, and his divorced friend, Oscar Madison, an easygoing, messy, sports writer. Their polar-opposite personalities grate on each others last nerve, as Felix's fastidious, hypochondriac behavior clashes wildly with Oscar's slovenly habits, creating hilarious results and pushing their friendship to its limits. Four poker buddies, the cuckoo Pigeon sisters, fast pacing, witty dialogue & unforgettable characters make this a show not to be missed!
October 14-15, & 21-22, 2011 | Dinner @ 6:30 pm | Performance @ 7:30 pm
This classic concerns two mismatched roommates: Felix Ungar the neatnik, uptight, neurotic news writer, and his divorced friend, Oscar Madison, an easygoing, messy, sports writer. Their polar-opposite personalities grate on each others last nerve, as Felix's fastidious, hypochondriac behavior clashes wildly with Oscar's slovenly habits, creating hilarious results and pushing their friendship to its limits. Four poker buddies, the cuckoo Pigeon sisters, fast pacing, witty dialogue & unforgettable characters make this a show not to be missed!
Cast
Felix Ungar: Chris Klaver
Oscar Madison: Jack Dowd Speed: Bob Murrell Murray: Dan Pappas Roy: Darrin Fowler Vinnie: Michael Erwine Gwendolyn Pigeon: Charlotte Ruppert Cecily Pigeon: Angela Dill |
Technical Staff and Crew
Director: Linda M. Granger
Assistant Director: Jan Ross Stage Manager: Diane Erley Technical Adviser: Aaron Herrbach Set Design & Construction: Bill Woodland Set Dressing: Linda M. Granger Set Painting: Diane Erley, Sherin Grossi, Bill Woodland Props: Technical Staff Production Properties Manager: Sherin Grossi Set Assistance: Mike Ross, Paul Sisson, Brian Stratton Costumer: Jamie Wakley Costumer Assistants: Jan Ross, Virginia Granger Make-up Consultant: Emma Dowd Lighting Design & Engineer: Jim Lorenz Sound Design & Engineer: John Herrbach Backstage Crew: Gwendolyn Conarton, Sherin Grossi, Cathy Hansel-Edgerton, Elizabeth Todd Program, Publicity, Reservations: Linda M. Granger Box Office: Linda Granger and Cathy Hansel-Edgerton Rehearsal Photographs: Victoria Petersen Table Centerpieces: Mary Herrbach Dining Room Manager: Rachel Little |
Let's Murder Marsha
Farce by Jack Sharkey | Directed by Susan Chmurynsky
March 16-17 & 23-24, 2012 | Dinner @ 6:30 pm | Performance @ 7:30 pm
Marsha spends too much time reading murder mysteries and lets her imagination go wild when she overhears a conversation leading her to believe that family members are planning to murder her. Her attempts to turn the tables on the would-be murderers only leads to more confusion! A broad, fast, non-stop comedy!
March 16-17 & 23-24, 2012 | Dinner @ 6:30 pm | Performance @ 7:30 pm
Marsha spends too much time reading murder mysteries and lets her imagination go wild when she overhears a conversation leading her to believe that family members are planning to murder her. Her attempts to turn the tables on the would-be murderers only leads to more confusion! A broad, fast, non-stop comedy!
Cast
Tobias Gilmore - Bob Purosky
Marsha Gilmore - Sarah Sonnenberg Virgil Baxter - Bob Murrell Persis Devore - Michele Booher Bianca - Angela Dill Lynette Thoren - Carol Ferris Ben Quade - Jason Carlen |
Technical Staff and Crew
Director: Susan Chmurynsky
Assistant Director: Cathy Hansel-Edgerton Stage Managers: Jan Ross Set Design: Susan Chmurynsky, Bill Woodland and Paul Sisson Set Construction: Paul Sisson and Bill Woodland Set Dressing: Susan Chmurynsky and Cathy Hansel-Edgerton Set Transportation: Ted Edgerton, Nick Krupa, Mike Ross, Brian Stratton and Craig Young Props: Technical Staff Production Properties Manager: Mary Pomeroy Lighting Design & Engineer: Aaron Herrbach, Stephanie Herrbach Sound Design & Engineer: John Herrbach Costumers: Gwendolyn Conarton, Jamie Wakley Backstage Crew: Mary Pomeroy, Sherin Grossi Publicity, Reservations: Linda M. Granger Program: Nancy Sisson and Linda M. Granger Box Office: Linda Granger Dining Room Manager: Rachel Little Dining Room Decor: Linda Granger Table Centerpieces: Mary Herrbach Rehearsal Photographer: Victoria Petersen |
The Red Velvet Cake War
A Comedy-Drama by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten | Directed by Lisa Sodman Elzinga
May 11-12, & 18-19 2012 |Dinner @ 6:30 pm | Performance @ 7:30 pm
The three Verdeen cousins are throwing their family reunion on the hottest day in July, smack-dab in the middle of Texas tornado season. A pet devours everything edible, a one-eyed suitor declare his love and a wager is made on who bakes the best red velvet cake. Another fast-paced, uproarious romp with a parade of wildly eccentric characters by Jones, Hope & Wooten - the hilarious authors of Hallelujah Girls & Christmas Belles!
May 11-12, & 18-19 2012 |Dinner @ 6:30 pm | Performance @ 7:30 pm
The three Verdeen cousins are throwing their family reunion on the hottest day in July, smack-dab in the middle of Texas tornado season. A pet devours everything edible, a one-eyed suitor declare his love and a wager is made on who bakes the best red velvet cake. Another fast-paced, uproarious romp with a parade of wildly eccentric characters by Jones, Hope & Wooten - the hilarious authors of Hallelujah Girls & Christmas Belles!
Cast
Cee Cee Windham - Winifred Olds
Gaynelle Verdeen Bodeen - Marni Darr Holmes LaMerle Verdeen Minshew - Lee Helder Jimmie Wyvette Verdeen - Jan Ross Peaches Verdeen Belrose - Colleen Patten Bitsy Hargis - Susan DeRosa Newt Blaylock - Michael Hays Sheriff Grover Lout - Carl Sodman Aubrey Verdeen - Harlow Claggett Elsa Dowdall - Susan Chmurynsky Mama Doll Hargis - Mary Herrbach Purvis Verdeen - Bob Murrell |
Technical Staff and Crew
Director: Lisa Sodman Elzinga
Producer: Linda M. Granger Assistant Director: Susan Hart Stage Managers: Susan Hart and Mary Herrbach Technical Adviser: Aaron Herrbach Set Design & Construction: Bill Woodland and Paul Sisson Set Dressing: Lisa Sodman Elzinga Set Transportation: Chris Klaver Set Assistance: Chris Klaver, Nick Krupa, Brian Stratton, Craig Young Lighting Design & Engineer: Jim Lorenz Sound Design & Engineer: John Herrbach Costumers: Gwendolyn Conarton and Jamie Wakley Props: Diane Erley and Mary Pomeroy Backstage Crew: Diane Erley, Mary Herrbach, Mary Pomeroy Program, Publicity, Reservations: Linda M. Granger Box Office: Linda Granger, Aaron & Stephanie Herrbach, Patty Little and Nancy Sisson Dining Room Decor: Linda Granger Table Centerpieces: Mary Herrbach and Linda Granger Rehearsal Photographer: Victoria Petersen Dining Room Manager: Rachel Little |