December
2001 Westchester Playhouse
| General
Meeting: |
Wednesday,
December 19, 2001 at 8:00 PM |
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| Hospitality: |
This month’s
goodies provided by the board of directors |
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| Workshop: |
This is
the evening we have our holiday party following the meeting.
The board of directors provides after-dinner
refreshments.
Anyone who would like to bring a goody to share is
more than welcome!
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Ruling Class: By the time you read
this, the final curtain of Ruling Class will be falling.
This Peter
Barnes comedy directed by Jaz Davison and produced
by De Cotter plays through December 15.
The Elephant Man: Sheldon Metz is directing
this drama by Bernard Pomerancen and Calia Mintzer and Bob Sherman
are producing it. The
Elephant Man plays January 11 through February 16, 2002.
The cast:
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CAST
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| Fredrick Treves (Belgian Policeman) |
Taso Papadakis |
| John (Joseph)
Merrick |
Chris Sands |
| Mrs. Kendal
(Pinhead, Countess) |
Susan Gordon |
| Carr-Gomm
(Conductor) |
Kevin C. Carr
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| Ross (Bishop How, Snork) |
Chris Roberts |
| Nurse Sandwich (Pinhead 2, Princess, Duchess) |
Susan Stengl |
| Pinhead
Manager (English Policeman, Porter, Lord John) |
Rob Duval |
| Orderly |
Dave Parke |
| Aide |
Tara Potthoff |
| Cellist |
Gloria Stassner |
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CREW
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| Assistant
Director |
Samantha
Silver |
| Script |
Barbara
McMurray |
| Assistant Stage Manager |
Tara Potthoff |
| Stage
Manager |
Dave
Parke |
| Set, Set
Decor, Lights |
Sheldon
Metz |
| Lights |
Richard
Potthoff |
| Sound |
Kathi Thompson |
| Costumes |
Maria
Cohen & Phil Massi |
| Graphics |
Michael Cohen |
| Publicity Photos |
Shellee
James |
| Auditions |
Jeanne Spain |
| Light Booth |
John
Spence & Richard Potthoff |
| Props |
Charlotte Lee Schildkret |
| Lobby Design |
Sheldon Metz & Arlene Cohen |
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Calia and Bob are looking for one more person
to help backstage with quick costume changes.
Work Sunday is this Sunday, December 16.
Forty Carats: This classic comedy by Jay Allen will be directed
by Sheridan Cole and produced by Rocky Miller. It will open March 8 and play through April
13, 2002. Auditions will
be held Saturday, January 12 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM and Sunday, January
13 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The
following is the character breakdown:
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| Ann Stanley:
Lead. 40 |
successful real-estate agent who, after two
unsuccessful marriages is smitten with a young man |
| Peter
Latham: 22 |
smart, mature, charming, sincere, and sexy |
| Mrs. Adams |
Older,
prospective house buyer, but really a “looky-loo” |
| Mrs. Margolin |
Middle-aged, Ann’s secretary (think Thelma Ritter) |
| Billy Boylan:
43 |
Ann’s ex-husband, established actor, but mostly
in B movies, witty, lovable, but rather helpless |
| Eddy Edwards:
45 |
confident, friendly, uncomplicated and rich
- a widower looking for a
wife |
| Maud Hayes |
Ann’s spunky mother, opinionated and loving
to both her daughter and granddaughter |
| Trina: 17 |
Ann’s attractive daughter with lots of energy
and a mind of her own |
| Mr. & Mrs. Latham |
40’s, Peter’s elegant, rich parents.
Mr. Latham is a bit full of
himself, Mrs. Latham has more underneath the surface,
warm and witty |
| Pat |
young, good looking pro golfer, flirts mercilessly |
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Philadelphia Story: This timeless comedy by Philip Barry was approved
for the 2002-2003 season to be directed by Kirk Larsen.
Noises Off: This farcical comedy was approved by the board
for March/April 2003 to be directed by Bill Goldyn.
Musical Concert Series 2002: See the enclosed flyer for the scheduled season.
Director Jeff Wallach has cast Sweeney Todd:
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| Sweeney
Todd: |
Rocky Miller |
| Mrs. Lovett:
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Laura Elizabeth Cannon |
| Tobias: |
Nathan Brisby |
| Anthony: |
Ryan McCormick |
| Johanna: |
Kristen Towers |
| Judge Turpin: |
Rick Knolla |
| Beggar Woman:
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Sarah Deavitt |
| Signior Pirelli: |
TBA |
| Beadle Bamford:
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Alan Rackley |
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Ensemble: Lois Bourgon, Danielle Ferretti, Kevin Kennard,
Lynette Rathnam,
Alison Rockwell, and Tracy Weisert
Sweeney Todd
will be produced by Michelle Rosen and Jeff Wallach. The musical director is Anoush N. Kavoukian, and the technical director
is Richard Potthoff.
Westchester Holiday Parade: December 9 was a successful outing for many
Kentwood members as they participated in the Westchester Holiday
Parade. The following people participated in the event:
Beth Anderson, Barbara Boone, Maria Cohen (and
daughters Lisa & Anna and friend Andrea Centanni), Sheldon & Arlene
Cohen, Hal Fisher, Julia Maggs, Phil Massi, Linda Parke, Sally
Pierce, Lee Polak, Richard Potthoff, Dorothy Rochlin (in a wheelchair), Charlotte Lee Schildkret, Adina Silo,
Ron & Judy Wisansky (with granddaughter
Jade), and Rudy & Dorothea Toepfer.
Tom Brophey provided banners
for the car and wheelchair, Maria Cohen coordinated the
costumes, Arlene Cohen made and
coordinated the hats, Alison Mattiza designed the flyers that
were handed out, and Rocky & Vicki Miller opened their home for a post-parade party.
Here, There, and Everywhere: Lizzi Luna Bartels will be appearing in Sockmuffin
the Elf at the Globe Playhouse opening December 7. (Fridays - 7:30 PM, Saturdays 2:00 PM &
7:30 PM, and Sundays - 2:00 PM)The Globe is located at 1107 N.
Kings Rd., West Hollywood. For tickets call (323)655-TKTS.
Helen Geller was a guest star on E.R. on November 8 and
Sheldon Cohen will be appearing on E.R. on January 3 as Icicle
Andy. Jenny Martin (I Remember Mama) will
be appearing at the Morgan Wixon as Connie in Come Blow Your
Horn. It opens January 11. Ed and De Cotter just returned from a whirl
wind trip to London where they saw Bloodbrothers three
times (taking copious notes) and The Royal Family with
Judy Dench.
Celebrations:
Happy
December Birthday wishes to Kim Ash (12/2), Vicki Miller (12/3),
Dave Whale (12/4), Fatima Potthoff (12/7), Miriam Amster (12/8),
De Cotter (12/10), Joyce Oshins (12/11), Doris Mazerov (12/13),
Barbara Boone (12/16), Lynne Ingram (12/23), John F. Briganti
(12/24), Abbott Rosenberg (12/25), Tony Pereslete (12/26), Dave
Parke Sr. (12/27), Gene Warech (12/27), and Calia Mintzer (12/31).
Happy Anniversary to Pauline & Bill Harred (12/3),
Joyce & Mel Oshins (12/10), Abbott & May Rosenberg (12/16),
Linda & Dave Parke (12/27), Richard & Fatima Potthoff
(12/27), and Michael & Maria Cohen (12/30).
Just for the record: If you have any information to go in next month’s
bulletin please get it to me as early as possible, preferably
by e-mail N6KOA.J@JUNO.COM.,
but as always you can leave a phone message, (310)204-1838.
May your holidays be healthy and joyous!
Happy New Year,
