AMT Presents: Lend Me A Tenor Program

Written By Ken Ludwig

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Anderson’s

Mainstage Theatre

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Welcome to Anderson’s Mainstage Theatre

To ensure everyone has the opportunity for an enjoyable night at the theatre, please note the following:

Absolutely NO outside ALCOHOL or TOBACCO is permitted in the theatre.

No unaccompanied minors in the audience.

Photography and recording of any kind on any device is strictly prohibited.

This show is rated PG-13.

There will be one fifteen minute intermission. Thank you for your cooperation.

If you do not wish to take your program with you, please leave it in your seat, give it to an usher, or leave it on a table by an exit so we may reuse or recycle!

Thanks to our 2023 Donors*

Producer ($1000+)

Darin & Robyn Axel-Adams

Morrie & Pat Sites

Jim & Marilyn Ault

Cirque du Sallee

Dean & Karen Smith

Bill & Laura Beeler

Valentina Sanfilippo

Kayla Cange

Reid & Jill Hensley

Director ($600+)

Robert & Linda Loose

Andy Persinger

Bob & Marilyn Hart

Kurt & Julie Hettinga

Carlynn Malone

Cultured Urban Winery

Sustainer ($300+)

Ronald & Alice Spangler

Marian McLaughlin

Anthony & Jennifer Hill

Gary Schuster

Lezlie Godby-Stires

Rick Vale & Cito Wyatt

Julia Dotson

Sandra Leslie

Ron & Jan Moore

Kevin, Donna, & MacKenna Hawes

Steve & Cindy Pugsley

Contributor ($100+)

Jeffrey Mock

Don & Sandra Volk

*includes donors leading into our 2023 season - thank you!

Interested in becoming a Mainstage Theatre donor?

Donors enjoy exclusive perks such as merchandise, concession cards, and special invitations to events*.

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NOTE: perks are given based on donor level

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2023 Board of Directors

Valentina Sanfilippo - President Raymond Kester - Vice President

Emily Blue - Treasurer

Ron Groves

Zarah Shejule

Amanda Tirman

Kayla Cange - Secretary

Kevin Weston

Brian Shetterly

Darin Axel-Adams

Josh Wilkinson

FROM THE DIRECTOR

It has been an honor and a true joy to bring this hilarious show to life. I have been wanting to work on this show for several years. I love working on farces, and this one is a delight. The close calls, the mistaken identities, and the ridiculous situations make for some fun times. The beauty I see in farce lies in the way the characters have a limited point of view as to what is happening in the play, but the audience has the full story and is allowed to delight in the character’s misguided attempts to discover the truth. The true joy comes as these truths are revealed, and all becomes right in the world again. These elements as well as a charming group of characters make this show an audience favorite. The cast and crew have worked hard and laughed hard in the work up to telling this story. We hope you have as much fun as we have.

Raymond Kester - Director

SPECIAL THANKS

The Alley Theatre and Central Christian Church, Jess Anderson, Ghostlight Photograpy, Sandy Hampton

*Indicates Anderson’s Mainstage Theatre debut.

CREW

Director

Raymond Kester

Assistant Director

Sahara McIntire

Stage Manager

Production Assistant

Stage Crew/Dresser

Light Design

Light Tech

Sound Tech

Costumer

Costumer Assistant

Props

Bill Ballinger

Samuel Dumas

Brian Shetterly

Raymond Kester

Susan Lee

Samuel Dumas

Michele Mullins

Emily Van Ness

Samuel Dumas, Brian

Shetterly, Raymond Kester

Set Design

Jess Anderson

Andrew Persinger

Set Construction

Andrew Persinger, Elmore

Paint Crew

Hammes, Samuel Dumas, Raymond Kester

Andrew Persinger, Elmore

Hammes, Judge Morton, Samuel Dumas, Bill Ballinger, Cheryl Pasquale, Bobbi

Cantrel, Matti Cantrel,

Rhonda Tinch-Mize, Chelsea

Seal, Raymond Kester

Bobbi Cantrell

Bobbi is happy to be returning to AMT in this hilarious comedy as Julia Leverett, Chairman of the Opera Guild after recently being seen on stage in “Cinderella,” and “Sister Act.” Bobbi would like to thank the cast and crew for their support and kind words, and to Raymond for this incredible opportunity. She would also like to thank her husband Chris and children Skylar, Mattie and Eden for their love and support. Special thanks to Mattie for being willing to run all those lines!

Daniel Clymer

No stranger to the AMT stage, Daniel was most recently seen as the ghastly character of Raymond Usher in “Nightfall with Edgar Alan Poe.” Daniel is excited to return to the stage as the infamous Tito Merelli where he likes his martinis stirred with a finger and not shaken.

Elmore Hammes

An AMT vetern, Elmore is happy to be on the stage again after most recently playing roles like Joey in “Sister Act,” or waltzing away in Cinderella. When not at AMT, Elmore enjoys making as many cats purr as possible. He appreciates Raymond for the opportunity, and the cast and crew for joining in creating hilarious theatre.

Emma Howell

Emma is excited to return to the AMT stage after recently being seeing at Fox and Village in “Cinderella.” If she’s not knife throwing, reading, writing, or hiking, you’ll find Emma being studious at Ball State University where she’s studying theatre. Emma would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her, it means everything. She would also like to thank the cast, crew, and directors for making this a truly unforgettable show.

Tyler Marx

An AMT vet, Tyler was most recently seen on stage playing the infamous character of Curtis Jackson in “Sister Act.” When not onstage Tyler is a Social Studies Teacher at Shenandoah High School. He is excited to play the role of Max again for the second time! So, for the last time, “where is Tito!?”

Judge Morton

Judge is excited to return yet again to the AMT stage! As an AMT vet, you most recently saw him as Underling in “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Judge has had a lot of fun working with this talented cast in yet another role that utilizes his grumpy Dad skills. He would like to thank (in the least gumpy Dad way) to his uber-supportive wife, Mindy.

Chelsea Seal*

Chelsea is so excited to be making her AMT debut, and to be able to do her first show in over 20 years! Chelsea loves to travel and is so happy to have found a new passion in acting as a creative outlet. She would like to thank her wonderful husband for giving her the time and space to get back into the performing arts.

Rhonda Tinch-Mize

A veteren to AMT, Rhonda was last seen as Anna Fryer in “Radium Girls”, earlier this season. Theater is her passion, having acted in or directed many local productions. Some of Rhonda’s favorite plays include “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Macbeth,” “A Lion in Winter,” and “Blite Spirit.” She would like to thank you for supporting the arts in Anderson and wants you to enjoy this hilarious play!

Interested in being a 2023 Season advertiser or donor?

100% of proceeds go towards building repairs, show budgets, art programs, technology upgrades and repairs, and business expenses. Without our donors, sponsors, partners, advertisers, and patrons, we wouldn’t be here today.

Anderson’s Mainstage Theatre is proud to partner with

Hampton Photography

Family Portraits & Special Events

- Santa

- Easter Bunny

- Preschool Portraits

- Father - Daughter Dance Photos & more

Find Hampton Photography on Facebook for more information.

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Return your program to a basket, usher or box office.

Return your program to a basket, usher or box office

Return your program to a basket, usher or box office.

To gain permission to perform our 2023 season, it cost $15,977?

To gain permission to perform our 2023 season, it cost $15,977?

To gain permission to perform our 2023 season, it cost $15,977?

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Please consider donating!

Please consider donating!

Madison County Dramatic Players is a registered 501(c)(3)

Madison County Dramatic Players is a registered 501(c)(3)

Madison County Dramatic Players is a registered 501(c)(3)

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