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Steel Magnolias

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A Comedy-Drama by Robert Harling | Directed by Linda Granger and Jan Ross
October 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2012 |Dinner @ 6:30 pm | Performance @ 7:30 pm


This comedy–drama pictures the strength and bond among a group of Southern women who are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel. We see them laugh and cry together through the events in their life at the best beauty shop in town where the owner believes, “There is no such thing as natural beauty”.

We meet the new assistant who announces, “Miss Truvy, I promise that my personal tragedy will not interfere with my ability to do good hair.” And the matron of the bunch declares, “I'm not crazy; I've just been in a very bad mood 40 years!”


Cast

Truvy: Linda Granger
Annelle: Angela Dill
Clairee: Marella Robinson
Shelby: Marci Balogh
M'Lynn: Tina Brenner
Ouiser: Winifred Olds
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Technical Staff and Crew

Co-Directors: Linda Granger and Jan Ross
Stage Manager:  Beverly Gross
Set Design: Linda Granger
Set Construction: Paul Sisson and Bill Woodland
Set Painting:  Diane Erley
Set Dressing:  Linda Granger and Nancy Sisson
Set Transportation:  Chris Klaver
Set Assistance:  David Brown, Chris Klaver, Mike Ross, Craig Young
Lighting Design & Engineer:  John Gross
Sound Design & Engineer: John Herrbach
Costumers:  Gwendolyn Conarton, Jamie Wakely
Backstage Crew:  Diane Erley, Sherin Grossi, Mary Herrbach, Mary Pomeroy, Jan Ross and Nancy Sisson
Producer, Publicity, Reservations:  Linda Granger
Program:  Nancy Sisson, Linda Granger
Box Office: Nancy and Paul Sisson
Dining Room Manager: Rachel Little
Dining Room Decor:  Starlight Staff
Table Centerpieces: Mary Herrbach
Rehearsal Photographer:  Victoria Petersen

The Curious Savage

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A Comedy By John Patrick | Directed by Harlow Claggett
March 8 - 9 & 15 - 16, 2013 | Dinner @ 6:30 pm | Performance @ 7:30 pm


Starlight's next production is the heart-warming comedy, The Curious Savage by John Patrick, directed by Harlow Claggett.  Show dates are Friday and Saturday, March 8, 9, 15 & 16.  Reservations can be made by responding to this email or through the web site (www.starlightdinnertheatre.com) or calling (517) 243-6040.  The show poster is attached with additional detailed information. 

I am excited that this show has an extremely talented cast (five who will be performing on Starlight's stage for the first time!) and an outstanding director, Harlow Claggett, who has great passion and insight into the show! Hope to see you there!  Linda

Synopsis:
Mrs. Ethel Savage (Eve Davidson) a slightly eccentric widow, has inherited $10 million from her late husband and is giving it away to help others realize their dreams.  Hoping to shock her to her senses, her greedy step-children (Adam Bright, Jay Hansor and Colleen Patten) institutionalize her.  There she meets a variety of social misfits who need the help she can provide - Hannibal (Dave Sincox) plays the violin but has no talent, Jeffrey (Greg Pratt) has an imaginary scar on his face, Florence (Laura Potter) carries around a doll thinking he is her son; Fairy May (Laura Croff Wheaton) a plain girl who believes she is beautiful needs to hear that she is loved and Mrs. Paddy (Jan Ross) paints and only says a list of what she hates.  They soon endear themselves to Mrs. Savage and become co-conspirators in her scheme to send the greedy step children on a wild goose chase for the money.  Providing the voice of reasons and kindness are Dr. Emmett (Dan Pappas) and Nurse Willie (Sarah Hauck).  This heart-warming comedy leaves the audience feeling that the virtues of kindness and affection have not been entirely lost in a world that seems at times to only be motivated by greed and dishonesty.

Cast

The GUESTS:
Florence: Laura Potter
Hannibal: Dave Sincox
Fairy May: Laura Croff Wheaton
Jeffrey: Greg Pratt
Mrs. Paddy: Jan Ross

The FAMILY:
Titus: Adam Bright
Samuel: Jay Hansor
Lily Belle: Colleen Patten
Ethel: Eve Davidson

The STAFF:
Miss Wilhelmina: Sarah Hauck
Dr. Emmett: Dan Pappas
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Menu

-      Meatloaf w/ Brown Gravy
-      Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes
-      California Vegetable Medley
-      Tossed Salad (w/ Ranch, Catalina, and Light Italian)
-      Dinner Roll w/butter
-      Desserts: Carrot Cake & Fruit Pie
-      Coffee and lemonade
A vegetarian option is available upon request when making your reservation.

Technical Staff and Crew

Director:  Harlow Claggett
Assistant Director: Mary Ellen Claggett
Producer:  Linda Granger
Stage Manager:  Mary Herrbach and Nancy Sisson
Costumers:   Linda Granger and Nancy Sisson
Dressers:  Gwendolyn Conarton and Jamie Wakley
Set Design & Construction:  Paul Sisson
Set Assistance:  Chris Klaver, Glenn Ross, Mike Ross, Bill Woodland and Craig Young
Set Dressing:  Nancy Sisson
Props:  Production Assistants
Production Properties Manager:  Mary Pomeroy
Set Transportation:  Chris Klaver
Lighting Design & Engineer:  Jim Lorenz
Sound Design & Engineer: John Herrbach
Backstage Crew:  Sherin Grossi, Mary Herrbach, Mary Pomeroy, Jan Ross, Nancy Sisson, Elizabeth Todd
Program, Publicity, Reservations:  Linda Granger
Box Office:  Linda Granger
Dining Room Decor:  Starlight Staff
Table Centerpieces:  Mary Herrbach
Dining Room Manager:  Rachel Little
Rehearsal Photographer:  Victoria Petersen
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The Fox on the Fairway

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Farce by Ken Ludwig | Directed by Linda M. Granger
May 10 - 11, & 17-18, 2013 | Dinner @ 6:30 pm | Performance @ 7:30 pm


THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY features the 43rd annual grudge match between rival golf clubs, thrown for a loop when the best golfer switches teams on the eve of the competition. It's a hilarious romp with classic elements like mistaken identities, huge consequences riding on the match's outcome, marriages on the brink of disaster, and secret romantic shenanigans that recalls the Marx Brothers in their heyday.

Monkey business and water hazards collide in this madcap adventure about love and golf! With a ridiculous personal wager at stake, two arch-rival country club execs go head-to-head over their annual golf tournament.   Hopes are dashed and domestic happiness threatened when the star player switches sides at the last minute – until a hilarious chain of events leads to missing valuables retrieved, secret liaisons revealed, and an unlikely golfer is recruited, one who just might save the day! You won’t want to miss this charmingly madcap adventure – about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with… golf. (Contains sexual situations and may not be suitable for children.)

Cast

JUSTIN - Jeffrey Kennedy
LOUISE - Rachel Mender
BINGHAM - Chris Klaver
PAMELA - Charlotte Ruppert
DICKIE - Ron McNeill
MURIEL - Diana Lett
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Technical Staff and Crew

Director:  Linda M. Granger
Assistant Director:   Jan Ross
Stage Manager:   Jan Ross
Set Design & Construction:  Paul Sisson and Bill Woodland
Set Dressing:  Linda M. Granger and Jan Ross
Set Transportation:  Chris Klaver
Set Assistance:  Chris Klaver, Rich Moray, Glenn Ross, Mike Ross, Craig Young
Lighting Design & Engineer:  Jim Lorenz
Sound Design & Engineer: John Herrbach
Props:  Mary Pomeroy, Mary Herrbach
Costumers:  Gwendolyn Conarton, Jamie Wakely
Backstage Crew:  Mary Pomeroy, Mary Herrbach, Elizabeth Todd
Program, Publicity, Reservations:  Linda M. Granger
Box Office:  Linda M. Granger
Dining Room Decor:  Linda M. Granger
Table Centerpieces: Mary Herrbach
Dining Room Manager:  Rachel Little
Rehearsal Photographer: Rhonda Morse
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DIANE ERLEY, Starlight Associate
March 11, 1947 — April 5, 2013


Diane was really looking forward to working on this show after her two month  absence from Starlight while traveling and we were really looking forward to having her back with us.  Diane was SO many things to all of us:  a confidante, good friend, hard worker, creative, talented, organized, reliable, professional, dedicated, caring and the list goes on.  We miss her every single day and I hope she is up there watching this show and laughing right along with all of us!

To honor Diane and all of her many endless contributions to Starlight, we will be placing her golf clubs on the stage in front of the curtain every night before the performance.


Press Release

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Starlight Dinner Theatre presents
Ken Ludwig’s hilarious farce “The Fox on the Fairway” to close it’s season


"A grand slam! A slam dunk!"
--The Washington City Paper

Starlight closes it’s season with the madcap comedy by Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Crazy for You, Leading Ladies and Moon Over Buffalo) Directed by Linda M. Granger (Delta Twsp) show dates are Friday and Saturday, May 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2013.

THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY features the 43rd annual grudge match between rival golf clubs, thrown for a loop when the best golfer switches teams on the eve of the competition. It's a hilarious romp with classic elements like mistaken identities, huge consequences riding on the match's outcome, marriages on the brink of disaster, and secret romantic shenanigans that recalls the Marx Brothers in their heyday.

Monkey business and water hazards collide in this madcap adventure about love and golf! With a ridiculous personal wager at stake, two arch-rival country club execs go head-to-head over their annual golf tournament.   Hopes are dashed and domestic happiness threatened when the star player switches sides at the last minute – until a hilarious chain of events leads to missing valuables retrieved, secret liaisons revealed, and an unlikely golfer is recruited, one who just might save the day! You won’t want to miss this charmingly madcap adventure – about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with… golf. (Contains sexual situations and may not be suitable for children.)

Chris Klaver of Grand Ledge plays Bingham the hapless director of Quail Valley Golf and Country Club.  “Chris holds nothing back in his performance.  Like a bulldog - barking, bullying, then cowering at the first sign of a greater aggression. His drunken flirtation with sexy, co-worker, Pamela (played by Charlotte Ruppert of Okemos) is hilarious physical comedy. Their dizzy chemistry and absurd antics will have you in stitches.” stated Granger

Ron McNeill of East Lansing plays the hard-nosed, crooked, Dickie Bell, the villain-in-chief at Crouching Squirrel Golf and Racquetball Club.  “Ron is playing a character totally the opposite of himself in real life.  It has been fun to work with him and watch the transformation from a really classy, nice guy to this jerk that leers, mixes metaphors and wears ugly sweaters!” stated Granger.  Diana Lett of Laingsburg plays Bingham’s overbearing wife, Muriel, the battle-ax who’s a sucker for compliments.  She can scare you with her loud mouth, but can be charming and show her tender side when Dickie arrives.

Rachael Mender of Lansing (Louise) and Jeffrey Kennedy of Lansing Twsp (Justin) play the naïve, young lovers. Justin is Bingham’s new eager-to-please employee who can become easily distraught and Louise, a waitress at Quail Valley, is both flighty and studious and she can sob at the drop of a hat. Their performances are complete with squeals, squawks, tears and fits.

“This show is a farce, and we have incorporated a lot of physical comedy” stated Granger.  “Almost the entire cast ends up on the floor at one time or anther.  I feel so blessed to have these six actors who have brought something new to rehearsals every night and who literally throw themselves into their roles!”

Behind the Scenes experts:  Jan Ross (Mason) as Assistant Director and Stage Manager; Paul Sisson (Delta Twsp) designed the set and Bill Woodland (Lansing) constructed it.  Gwendolyn Conarton (Lansing) and Jamie Wakely (Lake Odessa) are in charge of costumes; Mary Pomeroy (Lansing), Mary Herrbach (Delta Twsp) and Elizabeth Todd (Lansing) handling the props; Jan Ross (Mason) and Linda Granger (Delta Twsp) dressing the set; John Herrbach (Delta Twsp) Sound Design and Jim Lorenz (East Lansing) Lighting Design.

This show will be dedicated to Diane Erley (DeWitt) who was a faithful Starlight Associate for six years.  Diane suddenly passed away on April  5th.  “She was supposed to be the Stage Manager for “Fox” and she loved golf so we plan to place her golf clubs on the stage every night so she is still with us this one last time” stated Granger

Dinner before the show will be Pork Loin Au Jus, Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Dinner Roll w/butter, Cheese Cake or Banana Pudding, Coffee & Lemonade. A vegetarian option (Cheese Tortellini with marinara sauce) is available upon request when making your reservation.

Show performances take place in the Waverly East Cafetorium located at 3131 W. Michigan Ave.  Lansing, MI  48917.  Dinner is served at 6:30pm with the show beginning at 7:30pm.  Dinner reservations are required 48 hours before the show begins!

Individual Ticket Prices  Regular: $33.00
Seniors (62+), and students (13-22 years-old with student ID): $28
Children 12 and under:  $20
“Show Only” reservations: $15.00 for regular, seniors and students;  $10 for children 12 and under
Credit cards accepted   For more information E-Mail: [email protected]
Call  517 243-6040.  Website: www.StarlightDinnerTheatre.com   Facebook: www.facebook.com/StarlightDinnerTheatre Twitter: www.twitter.com/StarlightTheatr         

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