The Savannah Disputation - April/May 2019

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SAVANNAH DISPUTATION written by Evan Smith produced by Lynn O’Connell and Kevin O’Dowd directed by Will Jarred

APR. 27 – MAY 18, 2019 www.thelittletheatre.com

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A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with … golf. Ludwig’s play will take you on a hilarious romp that pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors and romantic missteps, this furious paced comedy recalls the best of the Marx Brothers’ classics.

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SAVANNAH DISPUTATION APR. 27 – MAY 18, 2019 written by Evan Smith produced by Lynn O’Connell and Kevin O’Dowd directed by Will Jarred

The Savannah Disputation is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., 440 Park Avenue South, New York¸ NY 10016.

Playwrights Horizons, Inc., New York City, produced the New York premiere of THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION Off-Broadway in 2009.

The world premiere of THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION was presented by Writers’ Theatre through the Literary Development Initiative, with the generous support of David and Mary Winton Green, Glencoe, IL; Michael Halberstam, Artistic Director; Kathryn M. Lipuma, Executive Director.

PRESIDENT Russell Wyland BOARD OF GOVERNORS ARTISTIC SUPPORT.................................................................................................................................... Susan Boyd BOX OFFICE................................................................................................................................................ David B. Hale BUILDING ............................................................................................................................................ Frank D. Shutts II DEVELOPMENT .............................................................................................................................................. Sarah Holt EDUCATION .................................................................................................................................... Michael J. Baker Jr. FRONT OF HOUSE ............................................................................................................ Diedre Nicholson-Lamb MEMBERSHIP...................................................................................................................................... Maria Ciarrocchi PRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................. Alan Wray PUBLIC RELATIONS.............................................................................................................................. Rachel Alberts SEASONAL PLANNING ...................................................................................................................... Ashley Amidon TECHNICAL SUPPORT........................................................................................................................ Robert S. Kraus Treasurer .................................................................................................................................................... David B. Hale Secretary to the Board......................................................................................................................Carolyn Winters Executive Secretary ....................................................................................................................................Jamie Blake Archivist ................................................................................................................................................ Barbara Helsing Business Manager......................................................................................................................................Tina McCrea Box Office Manager .................................................................................................................................. Crissy Wilke Legal Counsel.................................................................................................................. Brian T. Goldstein, Esquire The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Public Performances: Wed.–Sat. at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

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Director’s Notes “The bible is so simple you have to have someone else help you misunderstand it.”

—Harmon Okinyo After reading the play for the first time, I was immediately struck by the questions and contradictions that believers often struggle to reconcile to demonstrate devotion to their faith. The playwright explores these contradictions through the eyes of four characters who, each in their own way, confront issues that challenge their individual beliefs and values and drive a central thesis: Can one ever trust a book that was written by man to accurately reflect the true word of God? What at first appears to be a lighthearted comedy about a religious debate evolves into deeper exploration of the value of friendship, love and loss, divorce, celibacy, illness and end of life. Through candid and often hilarious situations, these characters represent the curiosity, skepticism, fear and hope that we all experience throughout various stages in our lives, and the role that faith plays (or not) in providing meaning and comfort.

My hope is that those who watch the play, regardless of their religious beliefs, will reflect on their own values and embrace the mysteries of life as a common thread that binds us all together.

Will Jarred Director

SHOW SYNOPSIS The subject is damnation, but The Savannah Disputation is as light and sweet as the iced tea served by the odd-couple sisters in their proper Southern home. Yet the sisters quickly lose their Southern charm when a young door-to-door evangelist comes knocking to save their souls. This theological comedy with a twist blends the sharpness of wit with a depth of character while telling a story of a crisis of faith.

For your own safety, look for your nearest EXIT. In case of emergency, WALK, DO NOT run, to the exit.

We regret that no sound recording or photographic equipment may be operated during the performance.

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The Cast (in order of appearance) Mary ......................................................................................................................................Mary Jo Morgan Melissa..................................................................................................................................Ashley Amidon Margaret ................................................................................................................Patricia Spencer Smith Father Murphy................................................................................................................Michael J. Fisher Time: The present Setting: The home of sisters Mary and Margaret in Savannah, GA The Savannah Disputation is performed with no intermission.

Approximate run time – one and a half hours

PERFORMANCE PARTNERS IN ART April 26, 2019 • Rotary Club of Springfield

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Producers of You Can’t Take It With You • Ashley Amidon • Tom Apker • Susan Boyd Nick Friedlander • Grant Kevin Lane • One Brick • Mary Beth Smith-Toomey

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The Crew Producers ............................................................................................Lynn O’Connell, Kevin O’Dowd Director ..........................................................................................................................................Will Jarred Assistant Director ..................................................................................................Juli Tarabek Blacker Stage Managers ....................................................................................Kira Hogan, Donna Reynolds Set Design ................................................................................................................................John Burgess Set Construction..................................................................................................................Dan Remmers Set Painting ..............................................................................................................................Sandy Kozel Assisted by Janet Smith Set Decoration ............................................................................................................Deborah Remmers Properties Design ..........................................................................Betty Belanus, Susan Townsend Assisted by Hilary Adams, Kirstin Apker, Helen Bard-Sobola, Julie Fischer, Phyllis L. Johnson, Brendan R. Quinn, Griffin Voltmann Lighting Design ............................................................................................................Franklin Coleman Master Electrician......................................................................................................................Alan Wray Assisted by Jay Bartol, Lloyd Bittinger, Kimberly Crago, Charles Dragonette, Samantha Jensen, Pam Leonowich, Hallie Olnes, Sherry Singer, Marg Soroos, Leslie Teitel Sound Design ........................................................................................................................David Correia Assisted by Keith Bell, Donna Hauprich, Jack Seaver, Gene Warner Costume Design ................................................................................................................Ashley Amidon Makeup Design..................................................................................................................Maureen Roult Hair Design ..........................................................................................................................Maureen Roult Wardrobe Coordinators ............................................................Jamie Blake, Robin Worthington Assisted by Alex Geoghagan, Margaret Snow Photographer ........................................................................................................................Kyle Reardon Double Tech Dinner ......................................................................................................Russell Wyland Assisted by Marian Bossolo Opening Night Party..........................................................................................................Vivian Thrash Assisted by Aaron Hunt Jr., Delinda Powell Audition Coordinator ........................................................................................................Sherry Clarke Assisted by Maddy Byrd, Bobbie Herbst, Richard Isaacs, Sherry Singer Rigging ..................................................................................................................................Russell Wyland Our special thanks to all those people whose names were not available when this program went to press.

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Meet the Cast (in alphabetical order) Ashley Amidon (Melissa) has been involved in theater since childhood and has made LTA her theatrical home since 2014. She serves as the LTA Governor for Seasonal Planning and as the chair of LTA NextGen. She is an actress (LTA, Port City, Fringe, ACCT), director (ACCT), costumer (ACCT, Fringe, LTA—WATCH nominated) and producer (LTA New Voices). She wants to thank her ever-patient boyfriend for supporting her decision to costume and act in the same production ... again.

Michael J. Fisher (Father Murphy) was last seen on the LTA stage in August: Osage County and previously in Nude with Violin and Leading Ladies.

Other productions include Angel Street (GAC and Olney Theater Center), Any Given Monday (DS), Blithe Spirit (PTC), Expecting Isabel (SSS), Rough Crossing (RLT), Kind Lady (CCP), Dearly Departed (ACCT), All My Sons (PCP) and Judgment at Nuremburg (SCT). He has also been seen on several Investigation Discovery Channel productions: Evil Stepmothers, Evil Kin and Nightmare Next Door, among others.

Mary Jo Morgan (Mary) is ecstatic to make her return to LTA after her debut in Harvey as Mrs. Chauvenet. After graduating with a degree in speech and drama from Catholic University, she has had the opportunity to be in over 60 community theater productions all over the U.S. and finds the people at LTA to be one of the most welcoming theater families she has ever experienced. With great thanks to Will and her family, she also thanks you for coming out and supporting the show.

Patricia Spencer Smith (Margaret) was last seen here as Betty Chumley in Harvey, where she was lucky to work with Mary Jo Morgan. She’s been in community theater for about 35 years in the DMV and CT/RI. Favorite shows through the years have been The Game’s Afoot (LTA), Dandelion Wine (SCP), No Exit (PCP), Big River (DS) and The Music Man (LTA). She would especially like to thank her friends from Bush Hill Presbyterian Church for their love and support.

In case of an emergency, LTA has three AEDs (automated external defibrillators) They are located as follows: 1. in the lobby, near the Council Green Room 2. in the cast entrance hallway, near backstage door 3. in the Alexandria Academy, on the first floor

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Meet the Crew (in alphabetical order) Ashley Amidon (Costume Design) first costumed A Christmas Carol (LTA) in 2013. Those 40 Dickensian costumes weren’t enough, so she moved on to Anne of Green Gables—The Musical (ACCT), Plaza Suite (LTA), A Streetcar Named Desire (LTA, WATCH Nomination), Murder on the Nile (ACCT), Suite Surrender (PGLT), Princess Margaret (Women's Voices Theater Festival), and The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife (LTA). She wants to thank former roommate/Assistant Director Juli as well as current roommate/boyfriend Dan for their infinite patience through the years with clothing and needles all over the living room.

Betty Belanus and Susan Townsend (Properties Design) are making their joint debut in props. Their day jobs—Betty’s as a curator for the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and Susan’s previous interior design experience, plus their love of thrift shopping—have served them well in this position. Susan served as a co-dresser on West Side Story (LTA), backstage crew on Oliver Twisted and co-production design on an independent film, Faith of Our Fathers. Betty’s only theater credit is as a chorus member in her high school’s production of Of Thee I Sing.

Juli Tarabek Blacker (Assistant Director) is excited to participate in her first main stage show at LTA! Previous directing credits include Not Relative (LTA’s NVTA one-act 2018) and Hamlet (PCP). Many thanks to Will, Lynn, Kevin and the rest of the cast and crew for the opportunity!

Jamie Blake (Co-Wardrobe Coordinator) is thrilled to be working with Lynn and Kevin O’ again. Jamie has spent the last 30 years at LTA and loves every minute of it. She’s been on and off the LTA Board of Governors, has won Best Producer twice and long, long ago won Best New Member. Special thanks to her mom and sister Liz and now Mark for keeping her balanced. And to Rocco and Brady, who keep her busy. Always to Dad. Enjoy this show with this fabulous cast and crew.

John Burgess (Set Design) is excited to collaborate with LTA. His work as a production designer/art director has been seen on CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, UPN, Comedy Central and HBO, and he helped design the tribal council sets for Survivor seasons 2-5. He holds an M.F.A. in scenic design from the University of Arizona and for the past 10 years has served as the director of technical production at James Madison University, where he is associate dean of graduate student services.

Franklin Coleman (Lighting Design) just finished lighting the previous LTA show, You Can’t Take It With You. Next spring, he will be lighting LTA’s Blue Stockings. He has been nominated for WATCH Outstanding Lighting Design 12 times and won it four, including for Hairspray at LTA. He has been nominated for the Patty Dillaber Mickley Award 11 times and won it five, most recently for Proof. Thanks to Lynn and Kevin for inviting him, and to ME Alan and the rest of the crew.

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David Correia (Sound Design) hasdone sound designs for area community theaters including LTA’s The Nance (2018 WATCH Nomination for Sound Design in a Play). Recent works include The Explorer’s Club (Lorton Workhouse), Anne of Green Gables—The Musical (LTA), The Boys Next Door (PCP), The Count of Monte Cristo (ACCT) and The Lion in Winter (TAP). Previous notable LTA productions include Hairspray (2011 WATCH Award for Sound Design in a Musical), Spamalot (2014 WATCH Nomination for Sound Design in a Musical) and Proof (2014 WATCH Nomination for Sound Design in a Play).

Kira Hogan (Co-Stage Manager) is excited to be backstage managing at LTA. She has stage managed a number of shows at LTA, including Proof, The Foreigner, Gross Indecency, Enchanted April, Scotland Road, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Lend Me a Tenor and Twigs.

Her props designs have garnered a number of LTA and WATCH nominations and awards.

Kira is Chairman of LTA’s Awards Steering Committee, for which she recently received the Outstanding Service in a Single Department Award. She would like to thank her husband, Patrick, and her daughter, Riley, for their patience and unwavering support.

Will Jarred (Director) is reigniting his passion for the stage with his directorial debut at LTA. A recent transplant from the NYC area, Will is a two-time NJ Perry Award nominee and winner for his role of Pato in The Beauty Queen of Leenane. Other favorite roles include Brick in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Austin in True West. As a director, his credits include Betrayal and Curse of the Starving Class. Will holds a B.A. in theater from James Madison University.

Sandy Kozel (Set Painting) won the 2018 WATCH Award for Set Painting for The Hunchback of Notre Dame (TAP). She was nominated for painting the set for The Nance (LTA).

Sandy has led paint crews for two dozen area shows, including Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike and The Who’s Tommy at LTA. Onstage appearances with various groups include two fun LTA musicals: The Music Man and Victor/Victoria. Enjoy the performance—along with the work of the crew members who help bring the magic to the stage!

Lynn O’Connell (Co-Producer) is delighted to be producing this show with Kevin. Past favorites have included Proof, Intimate Apparel and West Side Story. A special thank you to the many people who generously gave of their time, creativity and energy to make The Savannah Disputation magic.

Kevin O’Dowd (Co-Producer) is very pleased to once again be working with Lynn on this production. Some of their past LTA productions include West Side Story and Proof. In addition to producing, Kevin is an award-winning set painter, having received LTA’s Pearl Award seven times, as well as two WATCH Awards. By day, Kevin is a SPED Paraprofessional and recess monitor for Mount Daniel Elementary in Falls Church.

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Meet the Crew (continued) Kyle Reardon (Photographer) is a local photographer, graphic designer and illustrator.

He has been living in Alexandria for the past several years with his lovely wife, Kayla, after moving here from Seattle. Kyle studied creative writing and film writing at the University of Washington in Seattle. He has a passion for storytelling and would love to bore you sometime about the novel he’s writing.

Dan Remmers (Set Construction) has enjoyed working with Will and John and the rest of the crew. He previously built the following sets at LTA: August: Osage County, Legally Blonde—The Musical, West Side Story and The Rocky Horror Show.

Deborah Remmers (Set Decoration) is excited to return to LTA for a project that challenges her artistic range. She previously worked with a talented crew on To Kill a Mockingbird (LTA). Deborah is a grateful member of You Little Monsters, lovingly created and produced

by N. Remmers. She also thanks her husband for his endless support. Undivided, indivisible ...

Donna Reynolds (Co-Stage Manager) has been involved in local community theater for 20 years in a variety of roles. Most recently, she designed props for Enchanted April (ACCT). At LTA, she has stage managed, produced (Lady Windermere’s Fan), dressed sets (The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife) and designed props (To Kill a Mockingbird), but she is most often found running the light board or follow spot.

Maureen Roult (Makeup Design/Hair Design) is designing her first show for LTA, having designed for several other companies, most recently VLOC, SSS and BCT. Her work has earned three WATCH nominations (The Cover of Life, BCT, hair; and The Arabian Nights, SSS, hair and makeup). She also techs and performs; most recently, she was in the ensemble of VLOC’s The Gondoliers, for which she also designed hair and makeup, including several specialty wigs. She’s looking forward to taking a wig certification program at DePaul University at the end of June.

Robin Worthington (Co-Wardrobe Coordinator) is delighted to partner with Jamie Blake and our team to dress the cast of The Savannah Disputation. Co-Chair of LTA’s Costume Department, Robin has been a wardrobe mistress assisting quick changes behind the scenes for many LTA plays: The Fantasticks, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Christmas Carol, August: Osage County, The Nance, Driving Miss Daisy, Anne of Green Gables—The Musical, Anything Goes, Legally Blonde—The Musical, The Audience, Grey Gardens, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike and In the Heights.

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Alan Wray (Master Electrician) is excited to be working with this production. This is Alan’s first time as master electrician. Normally his work is heard, as he has designed sound for various LTA productions as well as for other theaters. He designed the sound for LTA’s Picnic (WATCH nomination), 33 Variations (LTA Award) and the haunting Widdershins (LTA Award), He designed sound for TAP’s The Seagull (WATCH nomination) and for Dominion Stage’s The Boys in the Band (WATCH nomination). Occasionally he can be seen producing shows. The last co-production was Anne of Green Gables—The Musical with Robert Kraus.

Russell Wyland (Rigging) has been the LTA rigging chairman for the past 17 years. When he is not hanging the stage curtains, which he does for most shows, he dresses sets and produces. Russ is currently LTA President.

Theater Abbreviations Used in This Playbill ACCT – Aldersgate Church Community Theater ACT – Alliance of Community Theaters ASC – Annapolis Shakespeare Company ATMTC – Adventure Theatre and Musical Theater Center BCT – Bowie Community Theatre BST – Baltimore Shakespeare Factory CFTC – City of Fairfax Theatre Company CCDC – Capital City Players of DC CCP–Chevy Chase Players CFTC– City of Fairfax Theatre Company CRT – Castaways Repertory Theatre CT – Chalice Theater DTC – Damascus Theatre Company DS – Dominion Stage ES – Encore Stage ESP – Elden Street Players (now NST) FCT – Fauquier Community Theatre FP – Foundry Players (now CCDC) GAC – Greenbelt Arts Center GFP – Great Falls Players (now MCP) HBP – Hard Bargain Players IS – Infinity Stage

KAT – Kensington Arts Theatre KT – Keegan Theatre LMP – Laurel Mill Playhouse LSDT – Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre LTA – The Little Theatre of Alexandria MCP – McLean Community Players MP – Montgomery Playhouse MPAT – Metropolitan Performing Arts Theatre MSA – Metropolitan School for the Arts MTA–McLean Theatre Alliance (now MCP) MTC – Musical Theater Center MVCCT – Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre NST – NextStop Theatre NVP – Northern Virginia Players NVTA – Northern Virginia Theatre Alliance OTC – Olney Theater Center PCP – Port City Playhouse PGLT – Prince George’s Little Theatre PPF – Providence Players of Fairfax PTC – Pandemonium Theater Productions PTC – Potomac Theatre Company Inc. PTP – Port Tobacco Players

PWLT – Prince William Little Theatre RCP – Reston Community Players RLT – Rockville Little Theatre RMT – Rockville Musical Theatre RST – Roadside Theatre SCT – Springfield Community Theater SHAPE – Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe SMP – St Mark’s Players SSS – Silver Spring Stage ST – Signature Theatre TACT – The American Century Theater TAP – The Arlington Players TAT – The Alliance Theatre TBP – The British Players TCP – Tantallon Community Players TL – Theater Lab TT4W – The 4th Wall VLOC – Victorian Lyric Opera Company VTC – Vienna Theatre Company WATCH – Washington Area Theatre Community Honors

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Thank You! LTA wishes to recognize and thank all the volunteers who have given their time and talents by helping with house managing, ushering, or working in the box office for our previous production of You Can’t Take It With You. Your contributions to the success of LTA are very much appreciated. Thank you!

Box Office Volunteers Tina Anderson Lloyd Bittinger Tammy Preston Boyd Gillian Chen Shirley Lord Cooper Sharon Dove

Ira Forstater Gary Gladstone Sue Gladstone Barbara Helsing Bobbie Herbst Brittany Huffman

Caterina Lillis Melissa Nielson Steve Percy Rachel Pharr Charlene Pritzker David Pritzker

Jayn Rife Page Dreher Schreiner Margaret Snow Tania Swan Katherine Ward Russell Wyland

Madelaine Morgan Judy Navarro Betty Puscheck Gary Rasmussen Ann Rowan Toni Sanford Anne Scherer Bruce Schmid Seema

Howard Soroos Carol Strachan Mila Weiss Leslie Wilkes Don Wilson Bill Young

Front of House Volunteers Kirstin Apker Lloyd Bittinger Jamie Blake Lorraine Bouchard Susan Boyd Angela Cannon David Correia Rita Costello Elizabeth Drabant

Patty Fitzgibbons Ira Forstater Jean Miller Frane Sally Graham Patty Greksouk Rosemary Hartman Ai-Nguyet Huynh Deborah Madden Karen Maline

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Donors Founding Fathers Anonymous Jim Barthmaier Marzanne Claiborne & Leslie Wilkes Laura Beauchamp & Chris Feldmann Charles Dragonette & Alan Wray Peter M. Fannon In Memory of Roland Gomez Steffen & Jennifer Krause In Memory of Grace Machanic Shirley McKinley David & Michelle McNally Jean S. Moore

Continental Congress Anonymous Mrs. Barbara Becker Kathy Fannon In Memory of Eileen Farrell Dorinda Fitt Marian Holmes Jim & Mary Hutzler Jill & Joe Kale James & Catherine Kelley Beth Leonard In Memory of Grace Machanic Jim Pearson & Laurie Marichak Jeanne & Dan Porter Carole & David Preston In Memory of Leslie Reed Howard & Margaret Soroos Andrew Terrell & Megan Waterhouse Vendini Inc.

Patriots Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Alfredson Ronald E. Becker Clare Bisceglia In Memory of Nancyanne Burton David & Catherine Clagett Larry Dempsey & Emily Cole Kimberly & Steve Crago Jack & Kelly Fannon Jim & Alexandra Hartz In Memory of Grace Machanic Melissa Nielson & Edward Yawn Peter & Mary Hunstad O’Konski Dr. David Hunt & Dr. Kimberly Wells A. Leo Romaneski Tami & Peter Salmon Richard & Rochelle Schwab Patricia Spencer Smith Mary Beth Smith-Toomey

John & Laurie Stackpole Susan Swain Kelley Wells Gail & Jim Woolwine

Alexandrian Neale Ainsfield & Dr. Donna Sieckmann Martha E. Alliston Anonymous The Apker Family Beverley Benda Lloyd Bittinger Alan Boehm Luana Bossolo Gregory Bricker Herb & Dee Brooks Dale and Eileen Brown Jim & Sue Buchanan Nick & Diane Burakow In Memory of Nancyanne Burton Carolyn L. Cain Gillian Chen David Correia Patricia Cosler Brian & Paula Coupe Robert B. Crane Ann S. Daniels Susan Devine P.M. Donahue The Reverend Stanley A. Dubowski Dennis & Myrna Dunn Lisa Eskew In Honor of Peter Fannon Thomas & Rita Foss Jeff & Donna Gathers James & Maria Gentle Trish & Cam Gibson Harry & Mary Clair Gildea Marcia Gillespie Molly Gimmel Lotte Goldman Barbara Hayes Jim & Terry Howard Ray & Judy Isaacs Willy & Janney Jay William Jenkins Sheila Jurinski Col. & Mrs. Kenneth R. Knapp, USMC (Ret) Philip & Karen Kopp Robert Kraus & Larissa Heyman Freida Lachapelle Ladies’ & Gentleman’s Matinee Society Dale & Bob Latiff Susan & Andre L’Heureux Mike & Gigi Louden Jennifer Lyman In Memory of Grace Machanic Sara Maddux Bob & Joanne Madison The Maibach Foundation Estelle Marlor Carlton E. Martin

Linda L. Mayer John Mayers Nicky McDonnell Sandra McKinney William McNaught & Jody Macolini Madeline Metcalfe Will & Anne Monahan Thomas & Dolores Mulkerin Gene & Dorothy Mulligan Andy & Kate Nelson Jeff & Diane Nesmeyer Northstrat on Behalf of Nancyanne Burton The Odle Family Douglas A. Olmsted Elena Polyak Gary & Ana Rasmussen Mary Jo Roos James Rorke Ann Rowan Tom Sargeant Jean & Jim Schlichting Page Dreher Schreiner Aubrey & Carolyn Smith Patricia Spencer Smith George and Marisa Souza Bob & Sharon Spivey Laszlo & Barbara Steingaszner Donald Street Allen Stuhl April Stull Lois Van Bergen Edward Walker & Brenda Kurlansik Cal Whitehurst Linda W. Windsor

Minutemen Anne A. Andrews Anonymous Mary Katherine Baumeister Ronald & Sheila Barrett Jay Bartol Robert & Joann Bingham Cheri L. Brown James Brown John Brown Felicia Carretta Linda Couture Margaret Evans-Joyce Ira Forstater & Robin Fradkin Joanne Goodell Kacie Greenwood & Bryan Smith Patty Greksouk Fritz & Pat Haberman Barbara Helsing Mark & Patti Higgins – In Memory of Nancyanne Burton Bonnie Jourdan Alma Kasulaitis James & Charlene Kegerreis Janet Kennelly Victor and Barbara Kernus

Mary Lawson Walt & Manette Lazear Pamela Leonowich The Livingston Family William W. Lohr Nathan & Kara Macek In Memory of Grace Machanic Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Mannion Bill & Joan McCulla A.B. Morrill Kathleen Parrish Roger & Cheryl Pratt Col. Melvin H. & Barbara Rosen Steven Rosenthal Rob & Donna Roth – In Memory of Nancyanne Burton Jacqueline & Ralph Schenkel Mary Sellman, Long & Foster Realtors Robert & Maureen Simoniz Charlene Sloan Mrs. Mary Stauss Capt. & Mrs. Donald Taggart Don & Erdine Walter Raymond M. & Sheri H. Wolfe Linda Ysewyn

Colonists Dr. Lynda Adamson Anonymous Walter & Andrea Baumann Joan Burg In Memory of Nancyanne Burton Ronald E. Cogan Robert Eckert Dan & Marie Ernst Avery Clifford Evans Mel & Sara Friedman Penelope Gallagher Kathy Giannetti Doris Hamel Edith C. Heilberg Jean Keppler Roberta Klein Kathy Koczyk Patricia Kratzer In Memory of Grace Machanic Raymonde Magliozzi J.J. & Pat Miller Gen. William L. Nicholson Micheal J. O’Connor Becky Patton Mrs. Jackie Phillips Irene Rebbock Diana Schwanhausser Audrey Scruggs Gil & Marcia Siegert Barbara Slavik Wendy Sneff Hildegard White

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The Council of The Little Theatre of Alexandria Carolyn Winters ................................................................................................................................Director Tina Anderson..........................................................................................................................Vice Director Margaret Evans-Joyce ..................................................................................................................Secretary Lloyd Bittinger ..................................................................................................................Financial Officer Russell Wyland .............................................................................. Honorary Member, LTA President Helga Ingrid Adams Brooke Angel Genie & Geoff Baskir Jamie Blake Luana Bossolo Lesley Buckles Jay Cohen Franklin C. Coleman Kimberly Crago Emory & Susan Damron Eileen Doherty Sharon Dove* Charles Dragonette & Alan Wray Julia Duncan Joel Durgavich Peter Fannon* Sharon Field Ira Forstater Duane Goddard* Kacie Greenwood David Hale * Distinguished Member

Doris Hamel* Ronnie Hardcastle Adriana Hardy* Donna Hauprich Barbara Hayes Bobbie Herbst Larissa Heyman Kira Hogan Marian Holmes* Jim Howard Mark & Rachael Hubbard Jim & Mary Hutzler Bonnie Jourdan Algis & Suzanne Kalvaitis Judy & Orron Kee Mel & Lidia Kollander* Robert Kraus Burt & Vivian Kronstedt Lois D. Ligoske David McCallum Carlos Moctezuma Anne Monahan*

Zell Murphy Jeff Nesmeyer Lynn O’Connell Micheal J. O’Connor Alice O’Connor* Eddie Page James Pearson Jayn Rife Benjamin Robles Heather Sanderson Jean Schlichting Dick Schwab Margo Shiffert Kim Smith-Salmon Mary Beth Smith-Toomey* Arthur & Margaret Snow Howard & Margaret Soroos Allen Stuhl* Rance Willis* Frank Winters Robin Worthington Bill Young Rev 4.4.19

Welcome to the “Shakespeare Garden” in The Little Theatre of Alexandria Courtyard! This beautiful garden was made possible with donations from LTA members and supporters who purchased bricks during the LTA Council’s fund-raising campaign February-April of 2017. We have planted floral species that figured prominently in the Bard’s writings. We invite you to check out our courtyard during intermission and see how many you can identify!

The Council of The Little Theatre of Alexandria, organized in 1961, is a dedicated group of about 80 members that supports the theatre with special contributions. While our “Shakespeare Garden” is our most massive accomplishment so far, our past contributions included: scholarships for high school students, a new range, draperies and ice maker for the Council Green Room, folding chairs and tables throughout the theatre, brass plates for sponsored theatre seats, a computerized box office system, several grand drapes over the years, and many varied technical enhancements, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for safety. Contributions to LTA from the Council have exceeded $215,000. The Council conducts three business/social meetings per year, and decorates the theatre for the winter holidays. We are pleased to be a part of the Alexandria artistic community and proud to support one of the best community theatres in America today!