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The scene is set in Athens and in the Wood which is a mile away in distance from the city and a World apart in fact. There will be one intermission.

(NOTICE: Smoking is not allowed in the auditorium, nor may photo­ graphs or recordings be made during the performance.) 8 9 About The Cast and Crews BETTY SANCHEZ (Pease Blossom) is a senior majoring in theatre. She was the assistant director for last season's The DOUGLAS GORDY (Theseus) comes to Kennedy Mainstage Cherry Orchard. from The University of California at Berkeley and is currently pursuing an MFA-Directing degree. BETH FINCKE (Cobweb) holds an MA degree in Theatre from New York University and is presently a teacher at Kalaheo DIANE LEHUA JACKSON (Hippolyta) is theatre major and High School. She holds performance credits both in New York dancer. She has performed a number of roles and was seen and England. most recently in last season's Jasma. PAMELA SAEPAE (Moth) is a Licensed Practical Nurse who GREGG RICHARDSON (Egeus/Philostrate) In addition to a enjoys spending time with her 14-month old daughter. She number of acting credit's on the mainland, Gregg is the Assis­ has been involved in numerous plays and is planning to de­ tant Editor of the Asian Theatre Journal while pursuing a Ph.D clare as a drama/theatre major in the near future. degree in Asian Theatre. SONYA A. SHIGEMURA (Mustardseed) a sophomore in the LIGAYA STICE (Hermia) is a senior Chemistry major. She has College of Arts and Sciences. She was responsible for the done some television commercial work and has three years of sound board during HPAC's recent production of Seascapes vocal training. with Sharks and Dancer. DAVID SO FlO (Lysander) is pursuing a degree in mechanical MAVIS V. ATONIO (Publicity Office Assistant) is a Travel In­ engineering. dustry Management/Japanese Language major here at UH. THOMAS ADAM BRADY (Demetrius) received his B.A. in RON DEHART (Assistant Publicity Director) hails from Glen­ English Literature from Harvard and is enrolled in the MFA­ dale, Arizona and is a Speech Major. Directing program. He was last seen on the Kennedy Stage as Cassio in Othello. P. BRIAN GILHOOLY (Stage Manager) is a senior technical theatre major. His most recent project was designing lights for KIMBERLY GRIFFIN (Helena) is a senior theatre major. Her Talking Story. last performance was in The Tingalary Bird. JACKIE GOMES (Box Office) is a freshman Pre-TIM major. JOHN CIMICS (Bottom) is a familiar face to Kennedy Theatre CHRISTOPHER IVANYI (Box Office) is a senior, pursuing a audiences, having been seen most recently as Cheng Pu in degree in drama. He is also involved with Kumu Kahua. The Phoenix Returns To Its Nest. He has extensive theatre credits in many theatre forms including drama (east and STAN KAYE (Lighting Designer) is an MFA-Design candidate west), musicals and film. with numerous professional credits in his hometown of New York City. PATRICK FUJIOKA (Flute) is currently a senior theatre major, last appearing in The Cross and the Sword. DEBORA LEE STOLL (Master Electrician) holds a BA degree in psychology, an MA degree in Technical Theatre and is cur­ RYAN PAGE (Quince) is currently co-playwrighting Kuma rently pursuing an MFA degree in Design. Kahua's upcoming production of Ka 'iulani (to premiere June, 1988) in addition to serving as Dramaturge for this group. TINA MARIE MUELLER (backstage) is a drama and theatre Ryan will direct his thesis production for an MFA degree this major. spring. MARY PARHAM (Publicity Director) holds BA degrees in ALAN HUNLEY (Snout) is in the MFA-Design program after English and Theatre Arts and an MFA degree in Directing. She receiving a B.A. degree in Library Studies. is currently pursuing a PhD in Asian Theatre. ADAM WEINER (Snug) holds an MS degree in Geology and was a cast member of both Jasma and Othello. DAVID STAMSTA (Robin Starveling) comes to UH from the AUDITIONS OPEN TO ALL U.H. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and is a teaching assistant in the costume shop while pursuing an MFA in Directing. STUDENTS ROBERT ITO, JR. (Puck) is a senior theatre major, having performed numerous roles on the Kennedy Stage. He was A Funny Thing Happened on the most recently seen in Talking Story. Way to the Forum. JULIE THOMAS (Fairy) is in her junior year as a drama/com­ munications major. December 5-9, Kennedy Mainstage ALAN! APIO (Oberon) is a senior theatre major with acting Directed by Glenn Cannon, this credits for HPAC and Kuma Kahua in addition to having per­ formed last season as Montano in Othello. production will open February 12. DIDI LEONG (Titania) will be remembered by Kennedy Telephone Mr. Cannon at 948-7677 for Theatre audiences for her performance as Jasma last season. She is working on a degree in Contemporary Comparative more information. Literature/Education.

10 11 Midsummer Nighfs Dream ~ Flowers for all occasions ~ Production Crews: Assistant to the Director: Pam Viera Stage Manager: P. Brian Gilhooly Master Electrician: Debora Stoll Light Crew: Eugene Huebler, Jeff Horovitz, Tina Mueller, Derik Shimoda - MaJor cred1t cards accepted - Sound: Ac'lynne Uesugi Set Construction: Mike Dombrowski, P. Brian Gilhooly, Alan ~ Member of FTD . Hunley, Stan Kaye, Guangren Shen, Harper Simmons, ~ i Debora Stoll, Margie Welch, students of Drama 101 and 240 Scenic Artists: Karen Hoffman, Meleanna Pricher Properties: Karen K. Nagai DISCOVER THE GREAT TASTE Assistant CuHer: Maile Yamanaka OFNEWYORKI Costume Construction: Casey Din more, Richard Hagen, Olga Smith, David Stamsta, Yvonne Thai, Maile Yamanaka, stu­ Right Here Ia Hoaolalal dents of Drama 101 , 200, 240 and 499 You'll find mounds of corned beef, pastrami, deli delights, Costume Crew: Jade DeCosta, Richard Hagen, David Wong and more. Come in today for lunch or dinner. Makeup Crew: Jacqueline Chew, Carolyn Standing Hairstyling: Randy Andrews and Christopher Edrich of Salon Nuvo "A Kosher Style Deli Restaurant" Catering For All Occasions Program: Billie Ikeda (Center for Instructional Support), Takeo Miji and Mary Parham 946-3633 • University Square • 2633 South King St. Acknowledgements: Michael Tamaru and Billie Ikeda for the 946-7477 Validated Parking University Theatre 1987-88 Season Announcement brochure; Jack Katahira and Ruth Yoshida of the College of Arts and ------• Valuable Coupon ------. Humanities; Kamehameha Schools Drama Department; I David Choy, Sinergia and Friends of Mine, Rosemary Hilbery. $4 OFF with this coupon on

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12 13 University Theatre Production Staff

Director of Theatre ...... Glenn Cannon Director of Dance Production ...... Peggy Gaither Director of Children's Theatre ...... Tamara Hunt THE Student Assistant ...... Timothy Slaughter Director of Asian Theatre ...... Elizabeth Wichmann BEST Graduate Assistants ...... Douglas Gordy, Gregg Richardson Set Design ...... Joseph D. Dodd Costume Design ...... Sandra Finney Shop Manager ...... Mary T. Thompson Graduate Assistant ...... David Stamsta Student Assistants ...... Olga Smith, Maile Yamanaka, *~'~ Yvonne Thai ~ Technical Director ...... Mark Boyd Theatre Technician ...... Paul Palmore BURGER Graduate Assistants ...... Stan Kaye, Guangren Shen, Debora Stoll Student Assistants ...... Mike Dombrowski, P. Brian KING Gilhooley, Harper Simmons, David Sofio Theatre Manager ...... Takeo Miji ,_,® Publicity Director ...... Mary Parham Publicity Office Staff ...... Ron DeHart, Mavis Atonio House Manager ...... Gene Shofner Box Office ...... Maria Glanz, Jackie Gomes, Christopher Ivanyi, Seri Luangphinith, Troy Okumura, Gene Shofner Photographer ...... Wendell Maruyama Manoa Campus

Department Project Focuses on Women (Atherton YMCA)

The Department of Drama and Theatre is sponsoring a special project on women this fall. Project events are as follows: follows: open daily November 19-22 The Student Organization of Drama and Dance will present a piece reflecting viewpoints 6:00 am-12:00 midnight about women of today. December 4-13 Top Glr1s, a play written by Caryl Churchill and directed by Juli Thompson will be per­ formed in the Kennedy Theatre...... Through the eyes of Marlene and her sister, Joyce, a wife and mother, Churchill scrutinizes the trade-offs between marriage and motherhood, and career. She BUYONE THE questions, for instance, whether either woman, for all I her sacrifices, feels fulfilled. The play suggests that in I WHOPPER® sandwich, ~ achieving their goals, domestic or otherwise, women I of today must surmount many of the same obstacles GET ONE FREE! ~(all (IHt# faced by their counterparts of different eras. I December 4-13 A women's art exhibit entitled "Self Images" will be held in the Kennedy Theatre Lobby. I BURGER Women artists on campus and in the community are I Please present before ordering. Limit invited to submit self-images in any medium, works I one coupon per visit. Not to be used with KING may take the form of traditional, representational, any other coupons or offers. This offer I valid only at the Manoa Campus abstract, or non-representational self-portraits or Burger King®. Offer expires November reflect the artist's reaction to the world around her. I 30, 1987. For more information, please contact Juli Thompson or Cathee Mang, at 948-7622/7677. I ...... 15 14