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February 2002 Westchester Playhouse

General Meeting:	Wednesday, February 20, at 8:00 PM
Hospitality:	This month’s goodies provided by Barbara and Tom Brophey.
Workshop:	Tonight’s workshop will be directed by James Manley Greene.

The Elephant Man:  This poignant, uplifting true story  by Bernard Pomerance directed by Sheldon Metz and produced by Calia Mintzer and Bob Sherman plays through February 16. Many people helped make this a successful production.  Julia Maggs, who helped with costumes, was inadvertently omitted from the program.  Thanks are also extended to Friar Tux for the loan of the cutaways and vests used in the play.

Forty Carats:  This delightful romantic 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.  Sheridan is happy to announce the following cast:

Ann Stanley - Kathleen Chapin        Peter Latham - Shawn Aaron
Mrs. Adams - Judy Polak                  Mrs. Margolin - Toni DiModica
Billy Boylan - Andy Kallok                Eddy Edwards - James Manley Greene
Maud Hayes - Kim Ash                      Trina - Krista Anderson
Mrs. Latham - Vicki Miller                Mr. Latham - Jim Crawford
Pat - Adam Blake

Sheridan and Rocky have already begun assembling a crew:

Set Design:  Max Heldring Stormes                Costumes:  Phil Massi
Graphic Design:  Michael Cohen                      Script Supervisor:  Barbara McMurray
Stage Manager:  Jim Crawford                         Light Design:  Dave Parke
Sound Designer:  Susan Stangl                        Properties:  Jennifer Porter

They are still looking for booth workers.  If you’re interested, please contact Rocky Miller.

WORK SUNDAY is February 17.  Lunch will be presented by Judy Polak and will have a Greek theme.  Don’t miss out on the comradery and the good food.  Phil Massi is still trying to find a couple of costume items:  a large western belt buckle with or without the belt, lady’s western boots size 6 1/2 - 7, a tooled leather handbag, an adult small leather vest, a lady’s leopard hat, a man’s full suit (48 long, waist 42, inseam 33-34), and a man’s  XL or XXL leather of fabric zip-up jacket.  If you can help provide any of these items please call Phil (310)944-4503 or Sheridan (626)449-9639.

The Boys Next Door:  The May - June offering written by Tom Griffin will be directed by Charlotte Lee Schildkret and produced by Calia Mintzer and Lee Polak.  Auditions will be held on Saturday, March 9 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM and Sunday, March 10 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.  The Boys Next Door is a comedy with substance that focuses on the lives of four mentally challenged men who live in a communal residence under the supervision of a social worker.  The cast breakdown follows: (for more information contact Charlotte at (310)280-0943.)

                Arnold Wiggins:  40’s - Marginal intelligence, nervous type, depressive
                Lucien P. Smith:  50ish - African American, severely retarded, childlike, very sincere
                Jack Palmer:  Social worker, earnest but suffering from burn-out
                Norman Bulansky:  30ish - Nickname “Billy Bulimia”, sloppy (ballroom dancing a plus)
                Barry Klemper:  28ish - Schizophrenic “golf pro”
                Mr. Klemper:  Barry’s father, one-armed, coarse, middle aged man
                Sheila:  Late 20’s - retarded (ballroom dancing a plus)

The following roles may be played by one actress and one actor:

Mrs. Femus - deaf widow                            John Hedges - Taking golf lessons from Barry
Mrs. Karen Warren - new neighbor           Senator Clarke - Dignified middle aged man
Clara - clearly retarded                                 Mr. Corbin - Mild mannered, middle aged, Arnold’s boss

The following people have volunteered to work on The Boys Next Door:

Stage Manager:  Frank Roys                      Light & Sound Designer:  Richard Potthoff
Costume Designer:  Maria Cohen              Graphic Design:  Michael Cohen
Publicity Photos:  Hal Fisher                      Script Supervisor:  Barbara McMurray
Set Designer:  Bill Buhler                           Set Decorator:  De Cotter
Auditions:  Jeanne Spain                            Choreography:  Scot Renfro
Properties:  Judy Polak

If you are interested in being the construction supervisor or lobby designer, contact Calia, Lee, or Charlotte.

Musical Concert Series 2002:  Forever Plaid directed by Kirk Larson and produced by Michelle Rosen and Jeff Wallach for the March - April timeslot has been cast:

Jinx - Bradley Miller                           Francis - David Zabalaoui
Sparky - Bernard Ceballos                Smudge - Bill Gorin            Understudy - Brian Bethel

The music director is Dean Mora, the choreographer is Marie Madera, the stage manager is Van Matizza, the technical director is Richard Potthoff, and the spot light operator is Tara Potthoff.  They are still looking for someone to run the booth. 

This and that (that shouldn’t go unread):  Work Saturday on January 26 was a huge success, much unneeded stuff was tossed, remaining trim, props, etc. were sorted and organized.  Thanks go to the following people:

Gail Bernardi, Sheldon Cohen, Sheridan Cole, De Cotter, Jim Crawford, Bill Goldyn,
Bill Harred, Sheldon Metz (who organized the event), Judy & Lee Polak, Jennifer Porter,
Richard Potthoff, Charlotte Lee Schildkret, Bob Schnauss, Adina Silo (who provided lunch),
Max Stormes, and Dave Whale. 

Now that there is some room to work in the garage, Dave Whale and Max Stormes are building new 9’ flats to replace the ancient ones (those are being torn apart and tossed).  This is a very necessary and monumental task.  At this time they will be building 39 new flats.

Board Actions:  The nominating committee has been formed.  It is comprised of De Cotter, Shellee James, Sheldon Metz, Scot Renfro and Max Stormes.

Here, There, and Everywhere:  Barbara Boone will be appearing in Funny Girl at the Upland Grove Theater March 22 - April 21 playing Friday and Saturday nights and Sundays at 3 p.m. For tickets, call (909)920-4343, M-F 10-5.  Dean Schullman, the director, is looking for more men between 16 and 50.  Call him at  (323)653-3498.  Scot Renfro received great reviews in Backstage West and the L.A. Times for the set he designed for Imitating Sam at the Egyptian Arena Theatre. Behold a Pale Bronco is opening at A.R.T. on Friday, February 15 and plays through Saturday March 16.  It is paired with a one woman show, Manchester Girl, written and performed by Sue Turner Clay.  Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM.  General admission is $12 and seniors/students are $10.

Get Well Soon: Estelle Abrams fell recently and broke her hip.  We wish her a speedy recovery.

In Passing:  I am very sad to report the death of one of Kentwood’s oldest members.  Bo Beaudoin died on January 10 at Culver West of congestive heart failure.  He peacefully went to sleep and didn’t wake up.  According to Bo’s wishes, there was no service and his ashes have been scattered at sea.  Our love and prayers go out to his daughter, Doris.

Celebrations:  Happy February Birthday wishes to Dorothy Schrenzel (2/2), Eyde Fahringer (2/3), Frank Roys (2/12), Arnold Schildkret (2/14), James Green (2/15), Jeanne Spain (2/16), and Toula Pessah (2/17).  Happy Anniversary to Estelle & David Abrams (2/21).

Just for the record:  Please...if you want something placed in the bulletin, don’t assume I know about it.  Take the initiative and call (310)204-1838 or e-mail me (N6KOA.J@JUNO.COM)!  Until next month!