Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van - Sept 2023

Two on the Aisle, Three presents

in a Van

written by Mary Lynn Dobson produced by Genie Baskir & Monika Stumpo directed by Mike Donahue

SEP. 9 – 30, 2023 www.thelittletheatre.com

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

Mel PBrooks’

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Leapin’ Lizards! The comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. Annie, the down-on-her-luck orphan, fights her way out of the Depression and into the heart of Daddy Warbucks while singing of her “Hard Knock Life” and her eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.”

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IS HE DEAD Millet, a young painter of genius, is in love with Marie, but he’s in debt to a villainous art-dealer. The artist realizes the only way he can pay his debt and keep Marie to himself is to die, as only dead artists achieve fame and fortune. He fakes his death, while passing himself off as his own sister! Now rich, Millet must find a way to get out of a dress, return to life, and marry Marie! Mon Dieu!

AND OUR HOLIDAY SHOW DEC. 2 – 16, 2023

A Christmas Carol LTA’s own version of Dickens’ yuletide tale returns! From the first “bah humbug” to the final “wassail,” this timeless classic is sure to rekindle your holiday spirit.

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Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van written by Mary Lynn Dobson produced by Genie Baskir & Monika Stumpo directed by Mike Donahue Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, 250 West 57th Street, Sixth Floor, New York, NY 10107.

Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van was first presented by Peter Riga, Jr., Dan Whitten and Tiger Theatricals in the FringeNYC Festival on August 16, 2009. It was directed by Mary Lynn Dobson.

PRESIDENT Frank D. Shutts II BOARD OF GOVERNORS ARTISTIC SUPPORT.............................................................................................. Beverley Benda BOX OFFICE............................................................................................................. Lloyd Bittinger BUILDING.................................................................................................................... Myke Taister DEVELOPMENT...................................................................................... Christopher A. Tomasino EDUCATION..................................................................................................... Heather Sanderson FRONT OF HOUSE....................................................................................................... Genie Baskir MEMBERSHIP............................................................................................................................. TBD PRODUCTION..................................................................................................... Rachael Hubbard PUBLIC RELATIONS..................................................................................................... Fred C. Lash SEASONAL PLANNING..................................................................................... Eleanore Tapscott TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................................................................ Ken Crowley Treasurer.......................................................................................................................... Christopher A. Tomasino Secretary to the Board....................................................................................................................Lynn O’Connell Executive Secretary.................................................................................................................................Jamie Blake Archivist...................................................................................................................................... Charles Dragonette Business Manager..................................................................................................................... Kim Smith-Salmon Box Office Manager........................................................................................................................Jeffery Westlake 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 Sun. at 3:00 p.m.

Any videotaping or other video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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Director’s Notes Like moths to a flame, the characters of Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van are drawn each year to the Summerfun Repertory Theatre. Our backstage view of their season allows the audience to dive into what drives each character’s unique personality and their relationships.

The heart of the matter is theatre; theatre is the heart of the matter, is the thematic thread that ties the characters to one another and their story to the audience.

After an evening full of laughter, I hope you will leave with a joyous heart and a warmth and understanding for these characters, who are looking for their place and purpose, just as each one of us looks for ours.

Although our play tonight is light, I hope our story provokes thoughts and discussion on your place, purpose and passion.

What is at the center of it all for you? What is the heart of the matter in your life?

Enjoy!

Mike Donahue, Director TIME PERIOD AND SETTING Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van takes place over the summer in modern-day America.

Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van is performed in two acts with a 15-minute intermission.

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

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SYNOPSIS Welcome to another stellar season at the Neighborhood Actors Summerfun Repertory Theatre, a friendly little playhouse where, due to a lack of wing space, the company spends their downtime in the parking lot around an aging hippie/now turned techie’s van. Those looking for refuge at the asphalt oasis include: a stressed-out artistic director grappling for funding; a wannabe diva who’s realizing that her ingenue expiration date has just about passed; a board member’s nephew vying to direct the musicals with a Tarantino spin; and the “I’m no chorus boy” chorus boy who thinks every show should have a kick line—including The Glass Menagerie. These are just some of the egos and obstacles that fall into the lap of Mike, a nice-guy director who ends up with far more than he bargained for. Anyone who’s ever seen a show may know these people.

Anyone who’s ever done a show may be these people.

In the end, Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van continues to prove the adage that somehow, someway, the show must go on. And it does ... just not always as planned.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Aldersgate Church Community Theater; Irina Blaszkiewicz – Photography; Emmerson Bennett – Guitar Consultant; Chuck O’Toole – Mime Consultant; Maria Watson – Dance Consultant Follow us on instagram @littletheatrealex

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Cast (in order of appearance) Jeff..................................................................................................................Kirk Lambert Vondo..........................................................................................................Paul Donahoe Mike............................................................................................................John Paul Odle Jeannie..................................................................................................... Teresa Preston Harriet................................................................................................. Eleanore Tapscott Eric.........................................................................................................................Ian Wade Meredith......................................................................................................Ann Brodnax Daniel..................................................................................................................... Joe Neff Robin........................................................................................................... Naomi Bertha Scott........................................................................................................Patrick Gallagher SCENES Act I Scene 1 – Hello Dolly Scene 2 – Sound of Music Scene 3 – Medea Act II Scene 1 – Oklahoma Scene 2 – The Glass Menagerie Scene 3 – West Side Story

FUTURE AUDITIONS AT THE LITTLE THEATRE OF ALEXANDRIA

A Christmas Carol Producers Mary Beth Smith-Toomey and sheri ratick stroud and Director Jonathan Mulberg are pleased to announce auditions for A Christmas Carol.

Dates: Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, 2023 Performance dates: December 2 – 16, 2023 Additional info will be posted on thelittletheatre.com under Auditions.

From the book by Charles Dickens. Adaptation by Donna Ferragut.

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Crew Producers.................................................................. Genie Baskir, Monika Stumpo Director..................................................................................................... Mike Donahue Stage Managers.......................................................Jenny Libster, Caitlin O’Leary Assistant Stage Manager....................................Susan Kaplan, Renae Rhoads Set Design.........................................................Charles Dragonette, Jenya Holbert Set Construction.................. Shah Choudhury, Shannon Doyle, Julie Fischer Assisted by Joyce McCue, Jeff Nefmeyer, Shawn Shavlik Set Painting................................................................................................. Mona Wargo Assisted by Chriss Brunner, Elspeth Grindstaff, Janet Kennely, Karen Maline, Sheryl Rakestraw, Wendy Sneff, Paul Volden Technical Projection Design............................................................. Chip Gertzog Properties Design...............................................................................Geoffrey Baskir Assisted by James Lee, Emilie Pade Set Decoration................................................Charles Dragonette, Jenya Holbert Lighting Design.......................................................................Ken and Patti Crowley Master Electrician.............................................................................Peter Halverson Assisted by Silas Andrews, Lloyd Bittinger, Kimberly Crago, Samantha Jensen, Pam Leonowich, Crystina McShay, Ari McSherry, Micheal J. O’Connor, Lee Perna, Donna Reynolds, Kim Smith-Salmon, Marg Soroos, Leslie Teitel Sound Design............................................................................................. Janice Rivera Assisted by Keith Bell, Crystina McShay, Ali Pelton, Matthew Smith, Alan Wray Costume Design..............................................................Robbie Snow, Ali Zaikouk Wardrobe Coordinator........................................................................ Shelby Baker Rigging.............................................................................................. Russell M. Wyland Double Tech Dinner....................................................................A. Malik Copeland Opening Night Party...........................................................................The Producers Audition Coordinator.......................................................................... Sherry Clarke Assisted by Bobbie Herbst, Rachael Hubbard, Roberta Klein, Angela Roach, Wendy Snell, Margaret Snow

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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) Naomi Bertha (Robyn) is elated to be making her LTA debut!

Favorite credits include: Lydia in Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (VA Rep), Brooke in Noises Off (VCU), Bradley in Men on Boats (VCU), Mollie Ralston in The Mousetrap (Company of Moment Makers) and #46, 13, 11 Understudy (performed) in The Wolves (NextStop Theatre Company). Naomi would like to thank all of her supporters (extra love to mom, dad, sis and the pups) and all the wonderful people who worked on this show!!!

Ann Brodnax (Meredith) is thrilled to be making her LTA debut and honored to be working with such a talented cast and crew.

Ann’s previous stage credits include Les Liaisons Dangereuses (VTC), Accomplice (ESP), Dinner with Friends (ESP), The Smell of the Kill (ESP), Wit (ESP), The Dinner Party (ESP), Taking Leave (VTC), The Iceman Cometh (ESP), Clybourne Park (CFTC) and Don’t Dress for Dinner (PPF).

Much gratitude and love to her family, friends and colleagues for their endless support. Finally, to her husband, Jeff, who amazes and inspire her every day.

Paul Donahoe (Vondo) has performed at LTA in Mary Stuart, Blue Stockings, August: Osage County, The Audience and To Kill a Mockingbird. Other credits include How I Learned to Drive (DS), Defying Gravity and The Giver (ACCT) and Taking Sides (PCP), for which he received a WATCH nomination. His professional credits include two seasons at the McCarter Theater in Princeton and a season at the Intiman Theater in Seattle. Paul received an M.F.A. in acting from Ohio University.

Patrick Gallagher (Scott) is delighted to make his LTA debut.

Patrick is a native of Chicago and has recently moved to the DMV. Favorite Chicago area roles include Dr. Aster in Life Sucks and Williamson in Glengarry Glen Ross. Patrick would like to thank his wonderful wife, Bridget, for her patience and support of his pursuing these occasional creative outlets.

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Meet the Cast Kirk Lambert (Jeff) is excited to reunite with former castmates, crew and designers and to work with Michael Donahue again.

Favorite shows include Mary Stuart (LTA), the adaptation of Tom Brokaw’s The Greatest Generation Speaks (FCT), Shoah (FCT), Rumors (LTA), The Haunting of Hill House (LTA), Dracula (LTA), The Audience (LTA) and The Cemetery Club (ACCT). Kirk has also appeared at the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap Filene Center and Studio Theatre. Hold on to your seats—this is going to be a fun ride!

Joe Neff (Daniel) is excited to make his LTA debut and be part of such a terrific ensemble and crew! A graduate of the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, he has appeared in Monty Python’s Edukational Show (VTC), The Addams Family (GSP), Head Over Heels (DTC) and The Beatle Club and Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells (PPF). Joe thanks his family and friends, NCDA family, the local theatre company and his cast mates for supporting his dream of becoming a professional actor.

And a special thanks to Michael Donahue for this opportunity!

John Paul Odle (Mike) is an Alexandria native and Providence College graduate and is delighted to work with Mike for the first time, and excited to again perform at LTA! Previous credits include Mary Stuart (LTA), As You Like It (NOVA Nightsky), Blue Stockings (LTA), Picnic (NOVA Nightsky), The Precious Scars and Gold and Cocaine (LTA One Acts), A Few Good Men (LTA), Bus Stop (ACCT), The Nance (LTA), The Count of Monte Cristo (ACCT) and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (LTA).

Teresa Preston (Jeannie) is thrilled to be making her LTA debut in her first play in more than 20 years! Before moving to Northern Virginia in 2001, she was a member of Showtimers Community Theatre in Roanoke, where she appeared in The Unexpected Guest and Mame. In the intervening years, she served as a volunteer usher at the Shakespeare Theatre Company and Studio Theatre. She is the director of publications at PDK International, based in Arlington.

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Meet the Cast (continued) Eleanore Tapscott (Harriet) is a NOVA-based actor/director.

Recent acting credits include Mrs. Johnson, A Raisin in the Sun (SP), Dr. Caius, The Merry Wives of Windsor (Endangered Species Theatre) and Feste, Twelfth Night (PTB). Directing credits include The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years (LTA), Playing Juliet, Casting Othello (PP), The Bluest Eye (DS) and By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (CP). Upcoming directing projects include a staged reading of Pass Over (DS) and Blue Stockings (SST).

Ian Wade (Eric) hails from Rockville, MD, and has been acting onstage since he was 14. His stage credits include Slim in Providence Players’ Of Mice and Men (2014 Ruby Griffith Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Play), Clarence Hill in the Alliance Theatre’s original production of Shutter and Gilbert Lansing in Imperial Theater Live’s Ruth in a Rush. In film, Ian portrayed Detective Bernie Walker in A Clean Exit, Coach LaCoy in Hurt, Waylon in Bowing Out and the schizophrenic Bradley Macintosh in the short film Solomon Dasko.

Theater Abbreviations Used in LTA Playbills ACCT – Aldersgate Church Community Theater ACT – Alliance of Community Theaters AP – Anacostia Playhouse AS – Arena Stage ASC – Annapolis Shakespeare Company ASGT – Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre BCT – Bowie Community Theatre BST – Baltimore Shakespeare Factory CCP – Chevy Chase Players CFTC – City of Fairfax Theatre Company CPA– Colonial Players of Annapolis 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) FST – First Stage Tysons FT – Ford’s Theatre GAC – Greenbelt Arts Center GFP – Great Falls Players (now MCP) GMU – George Mason University

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GSP – Good Shepherd Players HBP – Hard Bargain Players IS – Infinity Stage KAT – Kensington Arts Theatre KT – Keegan Theatre Company LMP – Laurel Mill Playhouse LST – Loudoun Centre Theater LTA – The Little Theatre of Alexandria MCP – McLean Community Players MP – Montgomery Playhouse MTA – McLean Theatre Alliance (now MCP) MVCCT – Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre NNT – NOVA Nightsky Theater 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 – Potomac Theatre Company Inc. PTP – Port Tobacco Players PWLT – Prince William Little Theatre RCP – Reston Community Players

RHT – Round House Theatre RLT – Rockville Little Theatre RMT – Rockville Musical Theatre SCT – Springfield Community Theater SMP – St Mark’s Players SP – Sterling Playmakers SSS – Silver Spring Stage ST – Signature Theatre STC – Shakespeare Theatre Company STC – StageCoach Theatre Company TACT – The American Century Theater TAP – The Arlington Players TAT – The Alliance Theatre TBP – The British Players TCP – Tantallon Community Players TTL – The Theatre Lab 2FT – Second Flight Theatre VC – Vpstart Crow VCU – Virginia Commonwealth University VLOC – Victorian Lyric Opera Company VPT – Vagabond Players Theatre VTC – Vienna Theatre Company WAC – Workhouse Arts Center WATCH – Washington Area Theatre Community Honors ZS – Zemfira Stage

book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan music & lyrics by Mel Brooks original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman produced by Rachel Alberts & Russell M. Wyland directed by Frank D. Shutts II choreography by Stefan Sittig music direction by Christopher A. Tomasino

“It’s alive!” From the creators of Broadway’s record-breaking musical comedy sensation, The Producers, comes Young Frankenstein, a monster of a hit musical based on Mel Brooks’ comedic film masterpiece. This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the legend of Frankenstein is the story of the bright young grandson who travels to Transylvania to complete his grandfather’s experiment. This show is scientifically proven, monstrously great entertainment! For mature audiences.

OCT. 21 – NOV. 11, 2023 ––––––––– BOX OFFICE –––––––––

703-683-0496 www.thelittletheatre.com

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (WEST END VERSION) Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Coming in October

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Meet the Crew (in alphabetical order) Shelby Baker (Wardrobe Coordinator) is pleased to be the wardrobe chief for Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van. She previously worked on A Christmas Carol and Legally Blonde and more recently was props designer for Prelude to a Kiss at LTA. Shelby is a graduate of the theatre at George Mason University.

Genie Baskir (Co-Producer) returns to LTA after a hiatus. She is ambulatory and breathes without assistance.

Geoffrey Baskir (Properties Design) is back in a technical role after recent performances in The Sedition Edition (Hexagon), and as Ed Jonat in The Greatest Generation Speaks (FCT). A prior props credit was Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike at LTA in 2018. He has written songs for Hexagon’s shows and is drafting music for LTA’s reading of The Laramie Project. Geoffrey will be returning to the stage in 2024 as Henrik Gawkowski in Shoah (Castaways) and producing Our Daughter’s Wedding in November 2023.

Love to Genie and Emma.

Shah Choudhury (Co-Set Construction) is delighted to work again with Julie Fischer and Shannon Doyle in building this interesting set. He has been working on constructing sets at ACCT and LTA since 2017. Shah wants to thank the producers for inviting him to play with power tools and the rest of the creative team for the collaborative process on this production, as well as the set construction volunteers for making it a fun experience.

FUTURE AUDITIONS AT THE LITTLE THEATRE OF ALEXANDRIA

Annie

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Producers Mariana Bagneris, Jaclyn Robertson and Monika Stumpo and Director Kristin McGregor are pleased to announce auditions for Annie.

Performance Dates: Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5, 2023 Performance dates: February 10 – March 2, 2024 Additional info will be posted on thelittletheatre.com under Auditions Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Meet the Crew Ken and Patti Crowley (Lighting Design) are excited to be working once again at the Little Theatre of Alexandria. Their most recent designs include LTA’s Sister Act, Something Rotten, Fences, Rumors and The Nance, RCP’s A Little Night Music, Aida and Gypsy, PWLT’s Sister Act, DS’s Brute Farce and Last Summer at Bluefish Cove and TAP’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Other noteworthy designs include Curtains, Picnic, The Secret Garden, The Will Rogers Follies, Widdershins, Into the Woods, Blithe Spirit, Das Barbecu, The Teahouse of the August Moon and I Hate Hamlet. They are the recipients of numerous awards including LTA, RCP, FCT and WATCH Awards for their lighting designs.

Mike Donahue (Director) is making his debut at LTA. Other community theatre directing credits include 2021’s world premiere of Teresa Sullivan’s The Beatle Club, August: Osage County, The Front Page, Calendar Girls and The House of Blue Leaves. Mike worked professionally in the theatre from 1984 to 2000. He has an M.F.A. in theater directing and was artistic director for Playhouse on the Square’s Professional Theatre for Youth in Memphis, TN. He was associate artistic director for HITT Productions, responsible for writing, directing and fight direction for large performance events.

Directing credits include: The Merchant of Venice (VP), Nothing Sacred (Circuit Playhouse, Memphis), Tom Sawyer, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Magician’s Nephew (Playhouse on the Square Professional Theatre for Youth, Memphis), The Tell Tale Heart, The Murders in the Rue Morgue (HITT Productions, Poconos, PA), The Glass Menagerie, Extremities, Lord Byron (original one-man show, University of Memphis).

Shannon Doyle (Co-Set Construction) has been a patron since 2010 and ushered the past two seasons. Last season, Shannon worked with the incredibly talented set painting crews for Something Rotten and Mary Stuart—so many bricks to paint—and met the equally talented set builders, sometimes mixing the skills together. With Nacirema Society, Shannon did dedicated build work, painting on the side, and learned so much from the build crew! This season it was painting with Freaky Friday, a little building on the side, and now Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van as co-builder.

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Meet the Crew (continued) Charles Dragonette (Co-Set Design and Co-Set Decoration) is always somewhat surprised to be asked back to the scene of the crime! He loved designing and dressing LTA’s Rumors; working with the Two on the Aisle team has renewed the pleasure. In his spare time, he designs and dresses sets for ACCT and DS. He was LTA’s 2019 Judy Kee Excellence in Set Dressing Award winner for August: Osage County. As always, he appreciates the support of his husband, Alan, in transitioning from “theater widow” to overcommitted techie!

Julie Fischer (Co-Set Construction) is honored to work with the production team, master carpenters Shah and Shannon and the skilled volunteers who give their time to construct fantastic sets at LTA. This is her fifth year working on LTA productions, including as master carpenter (Mary Stuart, Wait Until Dark, Rumors) and set designer (Lettice and Lovage, Sister Act, Design for Murder). She would like to thank Jim and Jeff for the work that they put into the LTA shop and encourage everyone to play with power tools.

Peter Halverson (Master Electrician) has been involved with lighting and sound at LTA for over a decade, assisting with productions including Design for Murder, The Nance, In the Heights and Cantorial. Most recently, he apprenticed as sound designer for LTA’s Mary Stuart. He has also performed onstage in LTA shows such as Rumors, You Can’t Take It with You, The Fabulous Lipitones and Spamalot, and various productions by other NOVA theatre groups. His interests beyond the stage door include cloud software architecture, mixology and bass guitar; he hopes one day to take a turn in the LTA orchestra pit! Many thanks to all the kind and talented people who assisted with my debut as M.E.

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Meet the Crew

Meet the Crew

Jenya Holbert (Co-Set Designer and Co-Set Decoration) This will be Jenya’s first time volunteering with the Little Theatre of Alexandria as a set designer/set dresser for the production Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van. She has a creative background with a Bachelor of Arts in interior design and years of professional experience. Jenya blends her passion for theatre with her skill set in graphics, staging and design and hopes to get involved with future productions.

Susan Kaplan (Co-Assistant Stage Manager) is a founding member of The Providence Players of Fairfax and has appeared in or worked behind the scenes for many of their productions, winning two WATCH Awards for Outstanding Props in a Play for PPF’s Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Sideman. Susan thanks Mike for his directorial talent and for bringing her to LTA. She is thrilled to be working with this company. Thank you to the talented cast and crew for a wonderful show.

Jenny Libster (Co-Stage Manager) is excited to be stage managing her first show with LTA. Caitlin O’Leary (Co-Stage Manager) is excited to be stage managing her first show with LTA. Caitlin has been working as an ASM or SM for just over a decade with several theatre companies. She has worked backstage for TAP, Hexagon, RLT and BP, with most of her time being spent with BP. Although Caitlin loves every opportunity she gets to work backstage, in her free time she can usually be seen hanging out with (aka babysitting) kids of all ages, her other passion.

Renae Rhoads (Co-Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be working with such a wonderful cast and crew.

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Meet the Crew (continued) Janice Rivera (Sound Design) Sound design credits include: Mary Stuart, Wait Until Dark, The Haunting of Hill House (WATCH nomination), Dracula (WATCH Award), Spamalot (WATCH nomination) and Cantorial (WATCH nomination) at LTA; and The Best Worst that Can Happen and Death by Design for ACCT. You may have seen her onstage as Camila in In the Heights at Next Stop Theatre; Cookie in Rumors; and Carmen in The Nance at LTA. Janice is a video editor and producer via her postproduction company, Offbook Productions. https://www.offbookpro.com Robbie Snow (Co-Costume Design) is excited to be working at LTA. She has worked mainly with PPF but has ventured out to TAP and Sterling Playmakers. Robbie has been nominated for several WATCH awards. She received WATCH awards for costuming in 2012 for You Can’t Take It with You, in 2017 for hair and makeup for Moon Over Buffalo, and in 2018 for set dressing and props for The Front Page. Love to Nick, Amanda, Chris and Eric. And for Carolyn Hatfield, whose style and beauty will never fade.

Monika Stumpo (Co-Producer) makes her production debut with Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van. Monika will be producing Annie at LTA in early 2024. She thanks her friends and family for their support, in particular her husband, Hammad, the true Drama Queen.

Mona Wargo (Set Painting) has been volunteering in the DMV theater community for many years. She has painted sets for DS, FP (now CCDC) and ACCT. She joined LTA during the 2015-16 season and has since become a WATCH Award and three-time LTA Award winner. She continues to teach painting at LTA as well as lead crew and work on various shows. She wishes to thank her regular crew and new painting volunteers for their time and skills on this show!

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Russell M. Wyland (Rigging) has been an LTA member and volunteer for more than 30 years. During that time, he has worked in numerous capacities, including seven years as President and eight years as Governor for Production. However, his first love is rigging, the art of masking the stage with drapes, and making things fly from above and travel across the stage.

Russ will be co-producing Young Frankenstein at LTA this fall.

Ali Zaikouk (Co-Costume Design) is a distinguished interior designer from Arlington, VA. Ali’s career spans over 22 years and ranges from federal projects, commercial design and high-end residential to large-scale events. He has been involved in multiple productions with Providence Players (Rough Crossing, Lovers and Executioners). He is currently working in Washington, DC, beautifying the nation’s capital. Ali has lived on three continents, and while abroad he has developed a keen sense of style, making him a versatile designer—absorbing different styles, cultures and the latest trends.

Thank You! LTA wishes to recognize and thank all of 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 Freaky Friday.

Box Office Volunteers Lloyd Bittinger Lynn Cook Sara Deshong Sharon Dove Florence Ferraro

Ron Field Ira Forstater Gary Gladstone Patricia Gonzalez Pamela Leonowich

Caterina Lillis Zell Murphy Steve Percy Rachel Pharr Patricia Skinner

Alison Tregea Peter Henry Smeallie sheri ratick stroud Eve Young

Volunteer Sue Gladstone was omitted from the Freaky Friday playbill list of Box Office volunteers for Nacirema. Her efforts were much appreciated.

Front of House Volunteers Geoff Baskir Genie Baskir Luana Bossolo Veronica Cartier Rita Costello Florence Ferraro Robin Fradkin

Jean France Rebecca Harrison Gayle Hightower Diane Janik Eric S. Jewett Jeanne Louise Leslie Lynch

Meghan Mohon Zell Murphy Tuknrkah Noble Edna Rogers Steven Rosenthal Ann Rowan Leans Saylor

Ed Settle Anne Shively Patricia Skinner Sharon Steeg Jaquel Tomlin Richard Young Shannon Young

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2022-23 DONORS Founding Fathers Joe and Elizabeth Carden Brian and Anonymous x 4 Sandra Darville Thomas Dabney in Robert Doerschner Memory of Dr. David Doll Grace Machanic Jack and Kelly Fannon Shannon Doyle Anne Fesmire Megan Evans Christopher Feldmann Lo & Paul Hartnett Barbara Hayes and Laura Lowell and Beauchamp Celia Jacoby Julie Fischer and Mark Lacy Family Elizabeth Jay Judy Kee Marian Holmes Mary McGowan and Kevin Kuntz Steve Cohen Micheal J. O’Connor Michael Maibach Mrs. Lydia Odle James McAtamney David and Col. And Mrs. Jules Suzanne Schwark McNeff Karen Shotts Thomas and Linda Windsor Delores Mulkerin Zell Murphy Continental Congress Jeff and Diane Nesmeyer Kacie Carlyle Northwest Financial Catherine & Advisors David Clagett Woodrow Paik Barbara and Carole and John Cohoon David Preston Dr. Patricia Cosler Daniel Romasko Chas Harris Mary Beth SmithMary HunstadToomey O’Konski Adrian Steel James and Jason Stevens Catherine Kelley Susan Swain Jim and Mary Hutzler Chris Tomasino Catherine E. Jenkins Harrison and Ms. Melissa Neilson Toni Wadsworth and Mr. Edward Yawn Alexandrian Donna and Mark Samblanet Anonymous x 25 Howard and Neale Ainsfield and Marg Soroos Dr. Donna Ed and Maria Ward Sieckmann Megan Waterhouse Dr. and Mrs. James and Andrew Terrell Alper Ann Anderson Patriots The Apker Family Nancy Appleby Anonymous x 12 Jordan Barber Luana Bossolo Cindi and Jay Bartol 18

Catherine and Richard Becker Alan & Joan Boehm Gregory Bricker Dale Brown Dorothy Cass Justin Cheevers Gillian Chen Lisa Marie and David Cheney Catherine & David Clagett Robert Comfort Paula and Brian Coupe Ann Daniels The Rev. Stanley Dubowski Jeffery Fannon Sharon and Ron Field Ira Forstater and Robin Fradkin Elizabeth S. Freeman Caroline Gelb James and Maria Gentle Molly Gimmel Marcia Gillespie Bob Gronenberg K. Wayne Heil Dave Hunt and Kim Wells William Jacob Kenneth & Therese Johnston Michael Jones Vicki L. Kadilak Janet Kennedy Janet Kennelly Jim & Sandy Kirkpatrick Kathy Kirmayer In Memory of Jen Lyman In memory of Philip Kopp Freida L. LaChapelle Kirk and Gabriela Lambert Harv Lester Susan & Andre L’Heureux Jennifer Lyman

Nathan and Kara Macek Donna and Marty Malarkey Eileen Malone and Dale Brown Shirley McKinley Mila and Monty Karen Millslagle Amanda Nichols Patricia Nicklin Kathleen and Clarence Parrish Peter Pennington Karen Pilewski Stephen Poston Sandra V. Richardson Mary Jo Roos Joan Sable Sherry SanFilippo Robert Schapler Jacqueline & Ralph Schenkel Jim and Jean Schlichting Katherine Schmauss Brian and Kathy Shankman Barbara Slavik Judy Smith Smithsonian Associates/ Leah Connolly Wendy Sneff Roberta Spivey Adrian Steel Maria Steinmann in Honor of Hans Dettmar Donald and Mary Street sheri ratick stroud Michelle Suberly Adrienne and Ron Taylor von SchmidtPauli family Edward Walker and Brenda Kurlansik David and Lynn Walters Sandra Welch

2022-23 DONORS Dave Wilkes Jennifer Williams and William Jacob Rance Willis Katherine Wood Richard Young

Ed Maginnis Barbara Browne Greg and Cynthia Anne Carey Matthes Mary Carr James McAtamney Jacob Cassidy Kate McNichols Nicholas Collins Martin Mitchell Amy Conley Amy Morris Deborah Craffen Minutemen Pamela Nelson Armando de Sauce Peter Pennington TJ Doyle Anonymous x 19 Katharine Panfil Catherine Dwan Catherine Babin Pamela Robinson Amanda Dzananovic Neale Ainsfield Kitty Russell Edward Eder Ann and Ron Bach Tami and Peter Salmon Bernadette Fernandez and Mary Ellen Scott Sauer David Franz Bayer Ralph and Jacqueline Kathy Giannetti Annette Beacham Schenkel Kelly Booz Page Dreher Schreiner Hugo Gilbert Nancy Glynn Bertha Braddock Barbara Slavik Orlando Gonzales David Bradley Robert & Good Vibes Yoga Cheri Brown Maureen Simoniz Therese Guerette Mary Catlin Cate Smith Margaret Harlow Susan Chase Edye Smith Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shah Choudhury In Memory of Hearin Shannon Clancy J.J. Stinson Vilma Herrera Dr. Daniel Cohen Dixie Strait In honor of Myriam Mary Crosby Alison Tregea Thomas Dabney Sheri and In honor of Heather Dean Raymond Wolfe Victoria Studer Laura DeVilbiss Linda Ysewyn Erica Jackson Edward Eder Darlene Johnson Delma Frankel Colonists Joan Johnson John George Andrew Katson Amanda Gross Anonymous x 88 Melissa and Francoise Hatfield Lynda Adamson Richard Keiser Doug Hattaway Mary and Jim Albanese Roberta Klein Shanae Hill Dr. Lynda Anderson Shana Knight Kelly Houlgate & Michael Barrios Theresa Knight Sheila Keyes Mary Ellen Bayer Maria Koelbel In honor of Jamie Blake Courtney Benton Claudia Kostel Micaela Jones Corinne Blood Sandy Kozel Leigh Kidd Oleksandr Bondar Hillary Leyendecker Anna Laurenzo Sue & Cliff Bowers Joe Lore Maj. Gen. Patricia Lister Amanda Brino Elizabeth Mace Judith Livingston Joyce Brown

Joann Manzek Col. Morrill Marston Felice Matera Vincent McHenry Nate McKenzie Penny Mendoza Richard Merritt Robert Miller Gabriel Morey Fran Nadel Jennifer Nightingale Christine Peck Chris Pierson Stephen Poston Jon Quandt Alton Readen Laura Reese Marda Robillard Leslie Rothstein Michael Rowan Eric Schlesinger Jen Schumacher Amy Selby Guy Serle John Shackleford Ms. Nancy Siegal Miranda Sim Anna Slother David Smith Mr. and Mrs. Brynda Spellman Betsy Stillman Richard Stoffa Wendy Swanson Deja Taylor Philip Taylor Dr. Jacqueline Tibbetts Mrs. Juniper Thren Florence Turner Suzanne Walker Kimberly Wells Louise Yaffe Arica N. Young

GIVING KEY Founding Fathers......................................................$1000–Above Continental Congress......................................................$500–999 Patriots..................................................................................$250–499 Alexandrians...................................................................... $100–249 Minutemen ..............................................................................$50–99 Colonists....................................................................................$25–49

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FUTURE AUDITIONS AT THE LITTLE THEATRE OF ALEXANDRIA Agatha Christie’s

Murder on the Orient Express Producers Luana Bossolo and Kadira Coley and Director Stefan Sittig are pleased to announce auditions for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express Dates: Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, January 28, 2024 Performance dates: March 23 – April 13, 2024 Additional information will be posted on thelittletheatre.com under Auditions Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www. concordtheatricals.com Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig.

The Council of The Little Theatre of Alexandria Rachael Hubbard............................................................................................................................. Director Margaret Chapman.................................................................................................................Vice Director Donna Hauprich..............................................................................................................................Secretary Lloyd Bittinger*................................................................................................................. Financial Officer Frank D. Shutts II............................................................................ Honorary Member, LTA President Beth Adler Jay Bartol Genie Baskir Beverley Benda Jamie Blake Luana Bossolo Lesley Buckles Madeline Byrd Paul Caffrey Kacie Carlyle Dorothy Cass Shah Choudhury Franklin C. Coleman Kadira Coley David Correia Rita Costello Kimberly Crago Rachel Dixon Paul Donahoe Sharon Rochelle Dove* Joel D. Durgavich Joan Evans Margaret Evans-Joyce Peter M. Fannon* Christopher Feldmann Stuart Fischer Ira Forstater Barbara Gertzog * Distinguished Member

Gary & Sue Gladstone Duane Goddard* David B. Hale Ronald Hardcastle Barbara H. Hayes Joanna Henry Bobbie Herbst Katie Beth Hicks Kira Hogan Marian Holmes* Algis & Suzanne Kalvaitis Judith Kee* Janet Kennelly Meredith Kirchner Roberta Klein Suha Kudsieh Nicole Lamberson Kirk Lambert Fred C. Lash Caterina Vitoria Lillis Karen Maline Arie McSherry Zell Murphy II Diedre Nicholson-Lamb Patricia B. Nicklin C. Lynn O’Connell Micheal J. O’Connor Aracely Ode

Emilie Pade Eddie Page Angela Roach Benjamin Robles Steven Rosenthal Heather Sanderson Jean Schlichting Margo Shiffert Anne Shively Patricia Skinner Patricia Spencer Smith Kim Smith-Salmon Mary Beth Smith-Toomey* Wendy Sneff Arthur & Margaret Snow Howard & Marg Soroos sheri ratick stroud Myke Taister Christopher A. Tomasino Alison Tregea Jeffery Westlake Rance R. Willis* Frank & Carolyn Winters Russell M. Wyland Kenneth P. Zabielski Janice Zucker

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The Council of the Little Theatre of Alexandria is a group of dedicated members who support financial projects for the theatre and provide numerous social events with dinners, receptions, and other member gatherings. The Council promotes and supports volunteerism throughout the theatre to ensure continued success in all areas, i.e., backstage, front of house, box office, etc.; we also provide need-based scholarship funding to support numerous adult and youth educational programs within the theatre.

The Council is proud to sponsor the Shakespeare Garden which has become a community favorite with many stopping in just to relax and “waste my time in it.”