RLT Presents I and You!

ROME LITTLE THEATRE presents

MARCH 17 - 26, 2023

530 Broad St, Rome GA 30161 romelittletheatre.com • 706-295-7171

Presented by arrangement with Tams-Witmark, A Conc

2022-2023

SEASON

BE OUR GUEST

I AND YOU

by Lauren Gunderson

March 17 - 26, 2023 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm,

Sundays at 2:30pm Concord Theatricals Company (www.tamswitmark.com)

DIRECTOR

James Swendsen PRODUCER/STAGE MANAGER

Alison Karch

I AND YOU is presented through special arrangement with DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC., 440 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016.

THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTING RECORDINGS ON ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, A VIOLATION OF THE AUTHOR’S RIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE UNDER UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW.

CAST Caroline ……………….…..……………………………… Rebecca Van Kirk Anthony ……………….………………………...……..…… Reed Castrejon

WHO’S WHO Reed Castrejon - Anthony Reed is a senior at Rome High who’s been endlessly involved in local theatre for as long as he can remember.

When not onstage or rehearsing, he can be found reading a good book or listening to music, most likely The Cure. He plans to continue theatre in higher education, especially after being awarded a statewide performance-based merit scholarship to help fund the continuation of his passion. He’d like to thank his friends and family for the endless streams of support; every word of encouragement sticks with him onstage. He’d also like to thank James and Alison for their tireless work and dedication to the production; he is so grateful they saw something in him and is honored for the opportunity to perform in this beautiful production. He hopes everyone enjoys the show! So sit back, relax, and don’t yawp too hard!

James Swendsen - Director James is excited to be making his RLT Directing debut. He previously served as Assistant Director for Peter Pan JR and A Diary of Anne Frank. James holds a Bachelors in Theater Arts from Eastern Michigan University and a Degree in Acting for Film and Television from Vancouver Film School. He has worked as an actor in Vancouver, New York, and Michigan.

After moving to Rome, he first stepped on the RLT stage in 2012 as Young Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Additional roles include, Little Shop of Horrors (Mr. Mushnik), The Rocky Horror Show (Riff Raff), A Few Good Men (LT Kaffee), Spamalot (Patsy), White Christmas (Bob Wallace) and many others. He would like to thank the cast for bringing their immense talent to this show, Alison for always keeping him straight and reminding him when he forgets something, and Amanda and Avery for always bringing joy to his life. "I love you very much and I can’t wait to spend time with you guys." Please sit back and enjoy the beautiful story of I and You. Rebecca Van Kirk - Caroline Rebecca is a zealous storyteller and could not be more excited to tell this story tonight! This is her first time back on stage since graduating last year (‘22), and she is ecstatic to be making her RLT debut with one of her dream shows. She thanks Nick Morrett for helping her with the audition and James Swendsen for all of his mediocre thoughts.

PRODUCTION TEAM Director …………………………………………….…..…. James Swendsen Producer/Stage Manager …………………..….…………..….. Alison Karch Lighting Design ……………………………………..……..…… Dan Gitomer Sound Design .………………………………………………..…… Amy Scott Michael Scott Costume Design ……………………………….………….… Cast and Crew Hair and Makeup …………………………………..………… Cast and Crew Properties ………………………..…………………………....Cast and Crew Running Crew ………………………………………………..…. Tim George Nash Williams Liz Suffill Set Construction and Dressing ………….……………....… Caroline Clonts Set Helpers ………………………………………………….Haley Pendleton Lighting Crew ……………………………..………………………Hall Rogers Photography and Video ……………………………………… Rick Williams House Manager ………………………………………………… Drew Allison Audition Hosts ………………………………………………… Katie Farmer Leigh Robinson Shannon Kisla Program ……….....................................……………………Megan Keating Casting Committee …………………………………….… James Swendsen Alison Karch, Rick Williams Zavion Pollard, Nancy Dobbs Alli Clark, Beth McCain

Special Acknowledgments The RLT Board of Directors WLAQ and Elizabeth Davis Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Susan Karch Erin and Skye Kennedy Mandy Maloney

Thank you to our Lifetime Members and Donors as of March 12, 2023 Lifetime Members Wendell Barnes Scottie Bates Paul Beyer* Wain Bates Karen Bowling Neal Brackett Debby Brown* David & Suzanne Clonts Jim Curry Chris Davidson Sandy Davis Emily Earp Keith* & Betty* Finley Jason Fordham* Cornelia* & Norris* Gamble Paul Griffin Sidney Guy Johnston* Joel* & Joan Jones Angela & Wayne Jones Megan Keating Gordon* & Peggy* Leiter Becky & Tiff Magruder Virginia McChesney Marlene Millard Chuck Morris Mary Ortwein Don Rusaw Abbie Snyder* Amanda Swendsen Jenny Wear Dave Willis* *Deceased Gold ($2000+) Lyons J. Heyman In honor of Jo & Lyons Heyman Wesley Walraven Silver ($1000-1999) Mr. & Mrs. Brian Beals Andrew & Jennifer Bressette Dona Flanders Dickie In memory of Jim Dickie Paula C. Dickinson Sylvia and Randy Eidson Alan Hardy Kathy Patrick & Marty Cipollini Scott & Jeff Sherwin Laurie Steber & Daniel Gitomer

Bronze ($500-$999) Daniel Blackburn Tammy Childers David & Suzanne Clonts Randy and Sandy Davis Dhru & Julia Girard Marilyn & Ted Goodwin Cheryl Huffman Ashley Jennings Jim and Susan Little Sustainer ($250-$499) Judy Barcik & Donald Barcik In memory of Judy Barcik Patti R Barron Porter Bellew David & Suzanne Clonts Bob & Dr. Dottie Gregg Betty Z Morris In memory of *Bill* Morris Tommy & Mary Ortwein Bryan & Donna Rice Supporter ($100-$249) Anonymous In honor of Wyatt Earp Brenda Brannon Phil & Patty Carter Vince & Schawna Collier Marsha Dempsey In memory of Wayne Dempsey Janice P Dismuke Susi Edwards Leo and Carol Grajzar Frank Hood Connie Huffman James & Helen Keaten Gregory & Mary Kirby Connor Livingston John Marshall Virginia M McChesney Keith & Margaret Parmer Clara Rogers Bryan & Donna Rice

2022-2023 Board of Directors President Andrew Bressette Past President Amanda Swendsen Treasurer Jessica Stewart Secretary Alison Karch Allison Clark Dan Gitomer Amy Mendes Chris Parker Kathy Patrick Alexis Tyson Rick Williams Devon Smyth Executive Director Mandy Maloney

Jeffery Self Anne & James Segraves David Sweitzer Martha Tapia Helga Waechtler James & Jean Watson Peggy Willis In memory of Dave Willis Friend ($50 to $99) Steve & Andrea Bourne Molly Finnegan Frank Hood Alison Karch Connor Livingston Eric Plants & Penny Evans-Plants Jill Pottinger Jessica Stewart