Director’s Notes

As you journey through Yonkers tonight – meeting three generations of flawed and exuberant humans - we ask you to keep an open mind and an open heart. Doggedly hopeful, these so-andsos have gotten themselves in a world of trouble; sometimes as victims of their circumstances, sometimes through their own human folly.

And there’s the comedy – for what is comedy but an exposé of human folly? I promise you there will be bucket loads of human folly. And error. And forgiveness. And joy.

Sit back, I think you may recognize some folks you know – maybe even yourself. I know I did.

Jacquelyn Ritz

DIRECTOR’S SPECIAL THANKS

A special thanks to Samantha Goldstein, our Dramaturg, and Nick Ritz Daugherty for his assistance. The information, insight and conversation they brought to the room enlightened and invigorated us. The Devil is in the details, (but they were both Angels).

A big shout out to Andrew and Rosemary at Clayton’s Coffee Shop in Coronado for hosting our pre-publicity photo shoot. What a difference a great shoot makes in this visual and digital age. They were very gracious. Ruth Russell corralled a fantastic group of talented designers who created a living, breathing world in which these characters could play. Alyssa, Bob, Mashun, Dawn, John, it has been a joy and a gift to work with you all. We have an amazing team of can-doers on the board and on staff at SRT lead by Artistic Director, Jill Drexler. Much thanks for keeping the arts alive in this Neck-of-the-Woods. You’ve built something to be proud of.

And Charmaine Reed, the Stage Manager extraordinaire. Her generosity knows no bounds.

Extra thanks to our volunteers and supporters: Neal Soderberg, Geoffrey Graeme, Holden Russell, Alyssa Anne Austin, Ken Jacques, Gwenmarie Hilleary, Hafsa Fathima, and Allan Salkin.

Setting

Yonkers, New York. 1942.

A note about money: $5,000 in 1942 is roughly equivalent to $95,000 today. A movie ticket in 1942 cost 30 cents. A loaf of bread cost 9 cents.

The show will run approximately 2 hours, 15 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.

“Lost in Yonkers” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

BE CAREFUL, IT’S MY HEART - Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin

Used by Special Arrangement with Rodgers and Hammerstein: A Concord Company, on behalf of the Estate of Irving Berlin, www.irvingberlin.com.

JOIN US FOR SRT’S SPEAKEASY SOIRÉE

a fundraiser to benefit SRT!

Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 5:30pm at the home of SRT Executive Director, Casey Tibbitts

This unforgettable event will feature entertainment from the “Queen of Boogie,” Sue Palmer, as well as dancing, a dinner reception and the opportunity to bid on incredible auction items. Proceeds from the event will ensure that SRT can continue bringing high quality theatre to life on stage.

BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY AND SAVE! Tickets are on sale now for $100 per person. After June 1, the price will increase to $125 per person. Tickets can be purchased at https://scrippsranchtheatre.org.

Cast

JAY

ARTY

Giovanny Diaz de Leon

JP Wishchuk

EDDIE Kenny Bordieri

BELLA Katee Drysdale

GRANDMA KURNITZ Jill Drexler

LOUIE Eddy Lukovic

GERT

Melanie Mino

Production Team

DIRECTOR

Jacquelyn Ritz

PRODUCER Ruth Russell

STAGE MANAGER

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

COSTUME DESIGN

Charmaine Reed

Cody Dupree

Dawn Fuller-Korinek

SCENIC DESIGN & PAINTING, Alyssa Kane

PROPS DESIGN, SET DRESSING

SET CONSTRUCTION

SOUND DESIGN

LIGHTING DESIGN

DRAMATURG

DIALECT COACH

WIG DESIGN

John Owen

Robert May

Mashun Tucker

Samantha Goldstein

David Huber

Peter Herman