Sunset Playhouse 800 Elm Grove Rd. Elm Grove, WI 53122 262-782-4430 • www.sunsetplayhouse.com Costume Designer Ellen Kozak Sound Designer Jan Pritzl Properties Mistress Inge Adams Stage Manager Jennifer Allen Stage Manager Kavyn Tarnowski Director Bryce Lord Lighting Designer Holly Blomquist In the Furlan Auditorium 1 Lend Me a Tenor CAST OF CHARACTERS ( in order of appearance ) BIOGRAPHIES ( alphabetical ) 2 Sunset Playhouse
1 Lend Me a Tenor Resident Designer/Technical Director Michael J. Desper Sound Designer Jan Pritzl Stage Manager Jennifer Allen Properties Mistress Inge Adams Director Bryce Lord Lighting Designer Holly Blomquist Costume Designer Ellen Kozak Stage Manager Kavyn Tarnowski Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. April 19 – May 6, 2012 In the Furlan Auditorium PRESENTS Sunset Playhouse 800 Elm Grove Rd. Elm Grove, WI 53122 262-782-4430 • www.sunsetplayhouse.com By: Ken Ludwig
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Resident Designer/Technical DirectorMichael J. Desper
Sound DesignerJan Pritzl
Stage ManagerJennifer Allen
Properties MistressInge Adams
DirectorBryce Lord
Lighting DesignerHolly Blomquist
Costume DesignerEllen Kozak
Stage ManagerKavyn Tarnowski
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
April 19 – May 6, 2012In the Furlan Auditorium
PRESENTS
Sunset Playhouse800 Elm Grove Rd. Elm Grove, WI 53122
262-782-4430 • www.sunsetplayhouse.com
By: Ken Ludwig
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SUNSET PL AYHOUSE POLIC IES
~The use of cameras, video recording equipment, and other electronic devices is strictly prohibited in the auditorium. Please turn off or silence all cell phones and pagers. Pagers can be left at the box office with your name and seat location.~Sunset Playhouse is a smoke-free environment. There is no smoking inside the theatre.~Latecomers will be seated in vacant seats toward the rear of the auditorium at an ap-propriate pause in the action. They may move to their regular seats at intermission.~Restrooms are located in the hallway just north of the auditorium.
PRODUCTION TEA M
Director ................................................................................................................................. Bryce LordResident Designer/Technical Director ..........................................................Michael J. DesperLighting Designer....................................................................................................Holly BlomquistSound Designer .....................................................................................................................Jan PritzlCostume Designer ...........................................................................................................Ellen KozakStage Managers ................................................................... Jennifer Allen, Kavyn TarnowskiProperties Mistresses ................................................................Inge Adams, Nancy Armstrong
CAST OF CHAR ACTERS ( i n o r d e r o f a p p e a r a n c e)
Stephanie Pluta ........................................................................................................................ MaggieJim Donaldson .................................................................................................................................MaxScott Kopischke.....................................................................................................................SaundersJoaquin Rodriguez ...........................................................................................................Tito MerelliJamieson Hawkins........................................................................................................ Maria MerelliMichael Skocir...........................................................................................................................BellhopElise Georgeson ...........................................................................................................................DianaSally Finnigan .................................................................................................................................. Julia
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Inge Adams (Props Mistress) Inge has acted in over a dozen plays at the Sunset in the last 17 years and loves to perform. But, she
also derives great satisfaction in working off stage--volunteering in the box office, front of house, and on committees. Currently the Volunteer Coordinator, Inge would be happy to take you on a backstage tour to show you where you could fit in at the theatre. Just give the office a call to say you are interested. Special thanks to Nancy who is acting as co-props mistress for the first time!
Jennifer Allen (Stage Manager)Jennifer is excited to be working with director Bryce Lord and fellow stage manager Kavyn
Tarnowski again, and on such a fun show with lots of laughs. She has stage managed more than 10 productions at Sunset, most recently with 14 kids and 2 dogs in ANNIE. Thanks to the cast for this very special “fling”, and special thanks to Chris for his love and support.
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Beth Bland (Props Coordinator) While newly-minted as Props Coordinator, Beth is in her third season with Sunset.
She thinks part of the fun of working behind the scenes is creating the “world” in which the actors move, whether it be props, stage managing, costumes, lights and sound, or wielding a paintbrush. Volunteer in the extreme, Beth also works backstage with the West Allis Players and Waukesha Civic Theatre, sits on the UW-Platteville Distance Education Alumni Advisory Board, and lends a hand to the Friends of the West Allis Public Library by assisting with book sales and writing for their newsletter.
Holly Blomquist (Lighting Designer)Holly’s lighting design work this season includes GORGONS (Renaissance
Theatreworks), HEROES (Chamber Theatre), TEA AT FIVE (In Tandem) and GERSHWIN & FRIENDS (Skylight Music Theatre). She’s happy to return to the Sunset Playhouse, having last designed THE FARNDALE AVENUE CHRISTMAS CAROL in 2007. A big thank you to Jonathan, Bryce, Michael, and the rest of the staff and volunteers at Sunset Playhouse!
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Joanne Cunningham (Costume Coordinator) Joanne began “designing” clothes for her Barbie dolls many
years ago, using paper towels and aluminum foil. Fortunately for the actors, she has since discovered fabric. After designing two huge productions at Wisconsin Hills Middle School (PIRATES OF PENZANCE and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), she joined the costume department at Sunset for DROWSY CHAPERONE and has not yet left the building.
J. Michael Desper (Resident Designer/Technical Director)J. Michael Desper has designed over 70 productions for
Sunset Playhouse since the summer of 2001. Previously he freelanced in Chicago for such companies as Circle Theatre of Forest Park, Pendulum Theatre, and Bowen Park Theatre and Opera. Before that, he earned his Master’s degree at San Diego State University and worked for the Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse. Originally from Oklahoma, Michael earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. In spring 2008, he briefly returned to educational theatre with a stint as Guest Artist and Instructor for North Dakota State University. He would like to extend an invitation to anyone interested in the technical aspects of theatre (and since you have read this far, there must be some interest) to give us a call at (262) 782-4431, ext. 235. We’re already working on the next show, so come be a part of what you see.
Jim Donaldson (Max) This show marks Jim’s fourth with Sunset Playhouse and he couldn’t be happier. LEND ME A TENOR
has always held a special place in his heart since high school where he performed the role of Tito Merelli. He is grateful to once again be working with Bryce Lord and this fantastic cast of actors. Jim’s credits include GREATER TUNA, THE TAVERN, CANNIBAL THE MUSICAL, TWELFTH NIGHT, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, and THE UNDERPANTS.
Sally Finnigan (Julia) Thanks: to Diane for casting me in OUR TOWN at Summerstage of Delafield, getting my toes wet; to
Bryce for the opportunity to have this experience at Sunset Playhouse; to my castmates, the tech crews, especially Ellen and Joanne; to my knitting groups who have supported me; and to dearest Tammy Vrba, without whose friendship and help with lines I wouldn’t have made it. (She could do the part!)
Elise Georgeson (Diana) is over the moon to be making her Sunset debut. Recently she appeared as Shelby in STEEL
MAGNOLIAS with the Village Playhouse of Wauwatosa. Other favorite roles include Abigail in the CRUCIBLE, Petruchio in TAMING OF THE SHREW, and a performer at Walt Disney World in Orlando. Elise would like to thank the talented cast and crew, friends and family, and most importantly husband Vince for love and support.
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Jamieson Hawkins (Maria) is thrilled to be back at the Playhouse. Last seen here as Karen in JAKE’S WOMEN, Jamieson’s other
favorite roles include Melissa in The Boulevard Theatre’s THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION and Susannah in the Whitefish Bay Player’s LAUGHING STOCK. Jamieson would like to thank the entire cast and crew for this amazing experience and her family and friends for all their love and support.
Scott Kopischke (Saunders) Most recently seen on the Sunset stage as Lloyd in GUYS ON ICE, Arnold in BOYS NEXT DOOR and
Elwood P. Dowd in HARVEY, Scott is also a playwright. Previously-produced
plays include PAWNS and THE NARROW GATE, and the children’s musicals, THE DIRTY ROOM and JAR OF WISDOM. Scott and wife Joanne are Life Members at Sunset Playhouse and live in Menomonee Falls.
Ellen Kozak (Costume Designer)I feel like I must have lived in the twenties and thirties in a past life--UNDER THE HOLLYWOOD
SIGN and PRIVATE LIVES at the Milwaukee Rep, DALY NEWS, DIRTY BLONDES, HAY FEVER, and OLD SETTLER at the Chamber Theatre, DROWSY CHAPERONE, ANNIE and now LEND ME A TENOR here at Sunset Playhouse. Our stock from this period keeps growing and we have had lots of fun creating all these great looks for you. Ellen has also taught classes and workshops at UW-Milwaukee, Marquette University,
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Book by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg,
Lyrics by Alain Boublil and Richard Maltby, Jr.It’s a Friday night in Saigon in 1975, in the midst of
the Vietnam War. At Dreamland, a popular after-hours club, everyone dreams of a better future in America. Kim, a
17-year-old Vietnamese orphan, pins her hopes on her lover Chris, an American Marine. Winner of eleven Tony awards,
Miss Saigon is a tragic story of love and innocence lost, fueled by beautiful songs, including “The Movie In My Mind,”
“Sun And Moon,” “I Still Believe,” and “I’d Give My Life For You.” (For mature audiences.)
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and the High School of the Arts in Milwaukee. It has been fun seeing the next generation of theatre technicians in the making. Variety is the spice of life and my life is certainly full of variety.
Bryce Lord (Director) is happy to return to Sunset where earlier this season he directed GREATER TUNA. Other directing
projects at the Playhouse include DEARLY DEPARTED, GUYS ON ICE, INSPECTING CAROL, SOCIAL SECURITY, SYLVIA and DAMN YANKEES. He has also appeared on stage as Rev. Shaw Moore in FOOTLOOSE, as well as a number of Musical Mainstage performances. Bryce has directed productions for Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Boulevard Ensemble, Pius XI High School, Shorewood Players, Falls Patio Players and others. As an actor, Bryce has appeared on stage professionally with many companies including First Stage Children’s Theater, Skylight Opera Theatre, and Milwaukee Shakespeare.
Stephanie Pluta (Maggie) Stephanie is more than thrilled to be returning to Sunset’s stage. Last seen here as Elaine in ARSENIC AND
OLD LACE, the role of Maggie has definitely brought out her tendency to daydream. Although life often proves to be chaotic and just plain overwhelming, Stephanie encourages everyone to stop and smell the roses. She dedicates this show to her grandmother.
Joaquin Rodriguez (Tito Merelli)Joaquin is thrilled to be making his Sunset Playhouse debut. He began
acting in 2010 after taking classes at the Milwaukee Rep. He has performed for Pink Banana Theatre’s One Act Festival, the Racine Theatre Guild, and most recently the Young Playwrights Festival at the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. He would like to thank Bryce Lord for the opportunity to work with him and this talented cast. He would also like to thank his wife, Carla, for all her support.
Michael Skocir (Bellhop)Michael is excited to be appearing in his fourth production at Sunset, where he was most
recently seen in the SideNotes Cabaret feature BING CROSBY: CHRISTMAS ON THE AIR. An actor, singer, dancer, and percussionist, Michael has appeared with several companies throughout the region over the past 11 years including the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Chorus, CircleStage, Caught In The Act, and SummerStage of Delafield. Thanks to his family and friends for their continued encouragement and support.
Kavyn Tarnowski (Stage Manager) Kavyn is incredibly excited to be working on her first production at Sunset Playhouse!
A familiar face at Waukesha Civic since 2003, her most recent work includes WILLY WONKA, THE TAVERN and NUNCRACKERS. Kavyn would like to thank Bryce (particularly for not making me do physical labor for this show), Jennifer, the wonderful actors, and her AMAZING (and quite handsome) husband, Gregg.
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CONTR IBUTORS (c o n t.)
Directors ($5,000+)Eichmann, MarlaEsposito, Danny and
Kaye Grove, Audrey and
GeorgeLoveridge, Susan and Jim Pritzl, Jan and Karen
A’RowanWesten, Mark and Pat
Playwrights ($1,000-$4,999)
Adams, IngeAnonymousCarlson, Bob and ArleneDolphin, CarolDude, Bob and Mary Ann Elm Grove Woman’s ClubFuchs, Matt and Carol Kaye, Don and NancyKopischke, Scott and
Joanne Martinsek, TamaraMoeser, Erik and Carol Navin, Erika and MarkNavin, James and Sylvia Peterson, ElainePolley, J.D. and SallyPorter, Donald Proebsting, Doug and
Wendy Rytel, KrystynaTroglia, Jeanne and PaulActors ($250-$999)Allen, JenniferAndrae, Michael G. and
Luisa Armstrong, PaulBrotherhood, Mary Lynn
and RandyCasey, JeanCrump, Phil and PatDable, Karen Domres, David
Domres, NancyEbersole, CalvinFreitag, Nancy and
RobertFlynn, HelenGarcia, Paula and RalphGensler, Tim and MaryHolmes, MichaelJohnson, David and MelKatschke, Richard and
VickieKnudsen, CarolLaste, Bill and Judy Lauer, Robert and Helen McCaughey, Paul and
Sally McIndoe, Robert Miskowitch, RudyMossey, Dr. Richard and
Patricia Paris, DavidPierson, JohnPoblocki, KathieRegal, IngridRoell, Stephen and
ShelaghSchimel, AlSchuenke, GerrySchumacher, David and
DianeSchuppner, Ken and Lisa Smith, Brian and KristinSmith, Ken and CandySparks, MaryStankovsky, Jim and
EdithStiles, NancySzczepanski, Lee and JanStalter, Lee and Linda Teerlink, Richard and
AnnaTimmler, Robert and
Sylvia Torkelson, Allan and
Christine
Tucker, Michelle and William Thomas
Werra, Jude and Nora West, Jonathan and
Paula Suozzi Designers ($100-$249)Armstrong, NancyBauer, Duane and ClaireBaum, JulieBodine, ClaudiaBullamore, MaryClarke, MarilynCody, JeanCollier, DarleneDi Fonzo, Julie and MarkDuke, KarenEaton Corp Charitable
FundEisenhauer, TeriElm Grove Garden ClubFerguson, George and
NancyFolker, ArlenFlores, DavidGolden, RobertGraninger, FrankHamilton, BernadetteHempel, MarilynHoernke, Irene and
Donald Irwin, Kim and Davis Jivoff, RayKelly, EdwardKirsop, Patricia and
RichardKlauck, Kenneth A. Koegel, Donald and
Edith Kolbeck, Henry and
Peggy Krauss, MaryKwiatkowski, Patrick and
PatriceLanghenry, PaulLauer, Robert and Helen
The Staff, Membership, and Board of Directors of Sunset Playhouse acknowledge the individuals, corporations, and foundations whose generosity confirms the importance of live theatre in our community. In recognition of this support and encouragement, we proudly list their name in thanks.
The following is a list of contributors kind enough to think of Sunset Playhouse. This list reflects those who donated to Sunset Playhouse within the past year up to March 29, 2012.
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CONTR IBUTORS (c o n t.)
Lenz, Edwin and LouiseLueck, NikkiMartins, Ronald and KayMaynard, John and
Marguerite McLean, DonaldMurphy, ElizabethMuselman, Robert and
TheresaNason, John Nazario, Mary JeanOrth, Robert Popp, Don and JeanPotter, Charles and
DebraPrice, Wilma and JimPronley, DanielRaynor, KatieRoncke, Mary K.Rooks, Cindy and Richard Rosenheimer, Nancy and
Paul Rowe, Tom and JeanneRyan, Jim and PeggySchauer, Wilbert and
GenevieveSchimel, Bruce and
ShirleySchimel, Christopher and
Beth AnnSchudson, RuthShebasta, Harvey and
Collette Simeth, Denise and Steve Sommerfeld, KrisSteingold, StanleySwokowski, ShirleyTakton, MarjorieTorretta , Michael and
Edith Turner, ThomasWallner, MartyWells, Ronald and AgnesWenzel, Thomas and
Karen Wilson, Francis and
Jacqueline Sazama
Stage Managers (Under $100)Adkinson, J.M. Anderson, RebeccaAtkielski, Don and
Marlene Auclair, CharlesAuger, Gerald and FranBabich, AllieBabich, Mark and JaneBach, JackieBaker, ErinBalint, Marjorie and
JosephBartelak, JeanneBecker, Reginald and
SusanBehm, AnneBellart, ThomasBintzler, Jim and DarleneBlair, CynthiaBlackwelder, MaryBoeck, PatBoie, Jan and Mary Boltz, Suzette
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CONTR IBUTORS (c o n t.)
Borowski, ThomasBotticchio, GerryBrandl, Rose and John Braun, JanetBreunig, Karen and Tom Bunke, MarkCampbell, Fraland and
EileenCampbell, SuzannCamus, JaniceCarlson, Al and CarolCarey, CatherineCary, ElaineCassell, AnnChambless, JonChampan, DeannaChicorel, RalphCichucki, Lawrence and
WendaCline, CharleneCooke, JeffCopson, Joan and
GeorgeCorey, ChristopherCronkrite, Sharon A.Dahlen, Chris and Gary Dahlen, RaeDaniel, Gordon and
MargaretDanowski, DanielDehnel, Joan and WilliamDesjardins, NancyDoemland, EdwardDoherty, MarceeDomnitz, ShirleyDoyle, B.J.Driessen, JohnDuke, KarenEngelbrecht, Janice
Engstrand, GracieEnk, ScottEsaman, DawnFadeski, DennisFalk, KathleenFord, M. Douglas and
BarbaraFose, Dale C. Franz, MargaretFrazier, CliveFrechette, James and
JulieFrey, BettyFricker, JohnFriedli, DanielaGelhar, KimberlynGenger, MarthaGilbert, JudyGilomen, FredricGrasse, Eileen Griffin, JoyceGroth, Bob and Joan Gull, GretchenHall, Allen and SusanHarris, AnnHartzell, MichaelHately, Jeneane and
Daniel Henry, DenaHoeschen, Brad and
AndreaHuennekens, KeithHugery, ErnaHutton, Ted and Sharon Jackett, CarolJenders, Christine and
Don Jeske, Jim
Johansen, Albert and Carolyn
Johnson, Dorothy and Douglas
Johnston, JaneJones, RachelJordan, StelliaKaczmarek, Gregory and
SusanKaczkowski, AlfredKalinsoski, JoanKelley, Holle and Richard Kelly, Edward F. Kriklewski, LauraKirsop, Patricia and
RichardKlein, Richard and RitaKlemstein, Dale and
Susan Koehne, SusanneKolbeck, Henry and
Peggy Konkol, JacquelineKoop, TamieKopischke, Alan and
KarinKopischke, GinnyKopischke, JoelKowalski, SueKraus, Donald and Mary
AnnKubis, IreneKubosch, KathleenLewein, Mr. and Mrs. JayLibbey, BlytheLiker, Tom and
JacquelineLorenz, Bob and Rita
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CONTR IBUTORS (c o n t.)
Luedtke, Julie and Dennis
Lukaszewski, Richard and Colleen
Lumley, RobertLyons, KathleenMack, EricMackus, EdwardMalek, Abdel-FatahMarcus, SusanMarkunas, Carol Marose, Sue and JohnMartell, Paul and KristineMartins, Ronald and KayMatt, Dennis and
KathleenMaynard, John and
MargueriteMcHale, Julie Meller, RobertMerkel, Charles and
JanetMetcalf, MarkMinkley, John and SallyMischka, RobertMuehl, WesMueller, Beverly and
RobertMueller, David and KarieMuhlenhaupt, ArlineMyszewski, John and
MargaretNemec, AllysonNeumeier, BrendaNock, Gil and KathyNolan, JosephNorbeck, Joyce A. Nord, Ted and CatherineO’Neill, John and Susan
Olson, MarciaParks, DavidParsons, LauraPavich, SharonPeebles, Kathleen Peschel, JamesPeterson, BettyPhelps, RobertPhilleo, KarenPhillips, Lawrence M. and
Jo AnnePine, DianaPisciotta, LorrainePrevetti, PetranillaPribyl, Patrick and Dawn Price, GaryRasmussen, RobertRhodes, Lyle and FaithRiemer, JulieRightmyre, CoryRing, HelenRoberts, JohnRobinson, ClaudetteRosen, BonitaRosenheimer, Nancy and
Paul Ross, WilliamRottmann, Timothy and
CatherineRunningen, CharlesRupp, MichaelSchank, Mary JaneSchaudt, KarenScheu, Viktor and
LieselotteSchimel, BradSchimel, Mark Schimel, RobertSchlidt, Robert and Jean
Charlotte “Char”Soyk, Ron and JoanneSpice, JamesStewart, EileenStieglitz, VickiStojanovich, PeterStokes, Sarah and DavidStover, AnnStutzki, BryanStyles, GretchenSzczepanski, Jerome and
BeverlyThompson, LeeThompson, MarciaThompson, MarianneTietz, KayTowell, JoyTrainor, JimTroglia, John and MaryTurner, CarolTurowski, IreneValen, Dorothy
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CONTR IBUTORS (c o n t.)
Vander Meer, JosephVan Erden, LoryVolte, ClaudiaWarner, Kathy and
RobertWay, Wilbur and Virginia Werderitch, John and
KathyWeston, Paul J. and CarieWhalen, Gloria and
RobertWhite, PeggyWhite, GeorgeWickersheim, LindsayWilhelm LindaWilliams, AnnetteWilson, CameronZupnik, Gerald and
Shella
In Kind GiftsApplebee’sBel Canto ChorusBeloit SnappersBetty Brinn Children’s
MuseumBintzler, JamesBon Ton Stores IncBuelow, KarenBroadlands GolfBrookfield Hills Golf
CourseCave of the MoundsChicago Architecture
FoundationComedy CaféComedy SportzDecker, BarbaraDuffy, EdEAA AirVentureEdwardo’s Natural PizzaElliott Ace HardwareElm Grove Business
CompanyNelson, JanNelson, TinaNext Act TheatreNock, Gil and KathyO’Sullivan’s Irish PubPanera BreadPearson, LoisPenelope’s RestaurantPizza HutPolishFestPresent MusicReiner, DavidRoundy’s SupermarketsRyan, Peggy PetersonSchimel, Christopher and
BethSchlitz Audubon SocietyShedd AquariumSilver Spur RestaurantSimma’s BakerySkylight OperaStack, LouiseStalter, Lee and LindaSteingold, StanleyStephen’s Point BreweryStudioNorth SalonSummerFestTen ChimneysThe Capital GrilleThe Clarke HotelThe Grove RestaurantThe Oar GroupTown BankTraffic Engineering
Services, IncTri City National BankWaukesha Civic TheatreWilke, MartyWisconsin PhilharmonicWalt Disney World
CorporationYoung, Ruth
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Jus�n Aprahamian, Sanford Restaurant
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SUNSET PL AYHOUSE STAFF AND PRODUCTION VOLUNTEERS
MANAGING DIRECTOR ...................................................................................... Jonathan West*
RESIDENT DESIGNER/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ...................................... J. Michael Desper*
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER...................................................................................... Sarah Tullberg*
DIRECTOR, SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS ..................................................................... Erika Navin*
CAST DINNER HOSTS .................................................Nancy Armstrong♥, Karen A’Rowan♥, Kent Brodie♥, Jean Cody♥, Teri Eisenhauer♥, Pam Erdmann♥, Mary Gensler♥, Tim Gensler♥, Mary Gilpatrick♥, Helen Hankwitz♥, Jim Loveridge♥, Susan Loveridge♥, Erika Navin♥, Diane Ormsby♥, Sue Page♥, Jan Pritzl♥, Marlene Smedbron♥, Jan Szczepanski♥, Mark Westen♥, Pat Westen♥
BOX OFFICE LEAD ................................................................ Stephanie Rejman Staufenbeil*
BOX OFFICE STAFF ........................... Lucky Tomaszek*, Linnea Koeppel*, Ann Thoppil*
HOUSE MANAGER .............................................................................................Kristen Kraklow*
ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER ........................................ Libby Amato*, Linnea Koeppel*
Due to publication deadlines, some volunteer names may have been omitted. Sunset Playhouse would like to acknowledge all volunteers for their contributions.
Paid staff are designated by an *. Volunteers are designated by a Heart♥
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SUNSET PL AYHOUSE BOARD OF D IRECTORS
OfficersMarla Eichmann ...............................................................................................................President Dick Katschke ......................................................................................................... Vice President Paul Armstrong .............................................................................................................. Treasurer Jonathan West ................................................................................................................ Secretary
Board Members at LargeRobert DudeMary Gensler
Tamara MartinsekJim Loveridge
Richard SchilffarthLee Szczepanski
UPCOMING SHOWS
Bill Jackson at Sunset, a SideNotes CabaretThe incomparable Bill Jackson returns to the Playhouse stage in this special SideNotes Cabaret Series production. The rich power of Bill’s vocals are intoxicating and smooth, the proper balm for lovers who have loved and lost or dreamers who are still looking for that special someone. With a voice that resonates with both strength and tenderness, Mr. Jackson personifies graceful living for all audiences looking for musical bonbons they can hold onto and love.May 17-26, 2012
6 Degrees of SeparationWhen a young African-American man shows up at the New York apartment of well-to-do couple Ouisa and Flan Kitteridge, he immediately charms the couple with his stories and claim of being Sidney Poitier’s son. Telling the couple he has been mugged and is out of money, Paul gains the trust of Ouisa and Flan and finds a place to spend the night. But when the light of day comes and Paul’s stories begin to unravel, his saviors start to see they may be part of an elaborate con game. As the truth reveals itself in this funny and frank play, questions arise about what it truly means to have a charmed life.May 24-June 10, 2012
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UPCOMING AUDITIONS
SWEET CHARITY Book by Neil Simon, Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Dorothy Fields.
Audition Dates: May 20-21, 2012 (7:00pm) Possible Callbacks: May 26, 2012 (10:00am - 2:00pm) Rehearsals: June 3-July 11, 2012 Performances: July 12-August 5, 2012 Roles Needed: 9 men, 12 women, ages 20-50
SWEET CHARITY will be directed Ray Jivoff. Please show up on one of the dates listed above; come prepared with 32 bars of music in your key; accompanist will be provided. Be ready for some movement and script reading as well.All auditioners will need to fill out an Audition Information Sheet. These forms can be filled out the night of your audition or ahead of time! Download the form online, fill it out at home, and bring it with you the night of your audition to speed up your audition process.
SUNSET PL AYHOUSE THEATRE INFOR M ATION
The Sunset Playhouse is located in the heart of downtown Elm Grove at 800 Elm Grove Road.
BOX OFFICE is open from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Tuesday through Friday and 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Saturdays. The Box Office is open one hour prior to any performance through intermission. The Box Office can be reached at (262) 782-4430.
BUSINESS OFFICE is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. It can be reached by calling (262) 782-4431 ext. 221.
TICKETS can be purchased in person during our above Box Office hours using cash, check, Visa or Mastercard. Tickets can be purchased over the phone using a credit card; please be aware that there is a $1 per ticket fee for all phone, mail, and fax orders. All sales are final. Exchanges must be done in advance and must be made for a different performance of the same show. Prices for the 2011-2012 Season have changed and are as follows:
Full Price Tickets Plays and Musical Mainstage: $20Full Price Tickets Musicals: $22
Senior Price Plays, Musicals, and Musical Mainstage: $16Student Price Plays, Musicals, and Musical Mainstage: $16Group Price Plays, Musicals, and Musical Mainstage: $15
Value Nights Plays and Musicals: $10SideNotes Cabaret: $15 all tickets
For a complete list of performance dates for these series, please go to www.sunsetplayhouse.com or contact our Box Office at 262-782-4430.
RECEPTION ROOM RENTAL Sunset Playhouse offers a reception room for meetings, seminars and other special events. The daily rate for the rental of the reception room for groups attending a performance is $150. The daily rate for other rentals is $350. For more information please call the Business Office at (262) 782-4431 or email [email protected].
SHOW SPONSORSHIP opportunities are available. For more information contact Managing Director, Jonathan West at 262-782-4431 x233 or by email at [email protected].
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