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Fort Wayne Civic Theatre February and March 1993 Since Lincoln National's founding in Fort Wayne in 1905, we've served our customers worldwide with I JINATIONAl L fairness, dignity and sensitivity. Lincoln would be proud. CORPORATION Fori Wayne. Indiana 46801 The Civic Theatre of Fort Wayne and Indiana Michigan Power present 507th Production ^ 64th Year

Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser

Directed by Michael D. Mitchell

Musical Direction/Conductor Choreography Daniel A- Kurek Mary K. Perkins

Scenic Designer Costume Designer Robert Sandmaier Louise Heckaman

Technical Director Stage Manager Richard Grubb Bill Wunderlin

Assistant Stage Manager < Joyce Van Ry February/March 1993 With this production the Civic Theatre honors the generosity of Indiana Michigan Power

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Richard C. Scott Menge, McGehee President, CEO. Fort Wayne Indiana Michigan Newspapers; Power Publisher, The -We support the News-Sentinel. Civic Theatre "We applaud the because it many talented, stimulates dedicated, hard- working people 1992-1993 creative expression, offers artistic both on stage and behind the entertainment for our employees scenes, who create each Civic and the public, and enriches the production. The News-Sentinel is cultural assets of our community." proud to sponsor the season's opening play. SHERLOCK'S LAST CASE." Jackson R. Virginia Kenneth C. Irmscher, Lehman Lizer President, Chairman of the President, Fort The Lutheran Board and CEO, Wayne Civic Health Founda­ Fort Wayne Theatre Guild tion National Bank -The Civic "We are pleased " The Civic Theatre Guild has to salute The Theatre has long promoted and Civic Theatre's been recognized supported the tremendous as a significant cultural enhance­ Fort Wayne Civic Theatre for the diversity and calibre of perfor­ ment for our community and we at past 37 years and we are happy to mances. It is a prized asset of our Fort Wayne National Bank are sponsor the summer production of community." pleased to continue our support EVITA' through this 1992-93season."

Ian M. J.D. Ruffolo, Michael J. Rolland, President and A ^ Wilkins GE. CEO, M ^ Manager Spe- Chairman of the •^ cialty Transformer Board and CEO. northAmerican Operation Lincoln National Van Lines "The Civic Corporation "nonhAmerican Theatre and the "Lincoln Van Lines is J quality of its National is pleased pleased and performances to offer its continu­ proud to continue provide a cultural dimension that is ing support to the Civic Theatre, its corporate involvement with the vital to the spirit of our community. one of the community's major Civic Theatre, which has provided Through GE's sponsorship and my cultural endeavors." outstanding entenainment and enrichment to the community for participation on the Board, we hope over 60 years." to provide an ongoing positive influence to the development of the Arts in Fort Wayne." The Civic Theatre Executive Club

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Cast of Characters Hans Christian Andersen Larry True Peter Chris Henderson Jenny Lind Beth Ann Sheehan Neils Michael Batten Otto GuyPelfrey In Odense Schoolmaster Ken Low Burgomaster Richard Dahm Mr. Olsen Jonathan Horton Dr. Foss James Cress Prof. Pfeiffer Art Davis Townspeople: Pat Colchin, Tina Robinson, Sharon Zych,Kristin Schlichter, TifTany Koeneman, Brianne McCavitt, Sarah Cull, Maria Schaffer, Hannah Wright, Andrea Bishop, Jillian Dahm.Shannon WicklilTe, Meghan Pollard, Colette Cress, Pamela Hersh, Kristin Bailey, Ross Lerch, Devin Becker, Zachary McCoy, Tony Sirk, Nathan Wickliffe, Matthew McCoy, Ben Ottenweller, Joshua Osbun, Kevin Davis, Garrick Dasbach

In Copenhagen Karl Joshua Osbun Lars Matt McCoy Anna Pamela Hersh Little Match Girl Colette Cress Truls Ken Low Fishmonger Jonathan Horton Meat Vendor Gerald Yoquelet Milkman Gary Lanier Mrs. Arboe Sandra He it Vegetable Vendor Malcolm Walker Celine Jennifer Horton Celeste Jane Frazier Policeman David Ball Mrs. Olsen Pat Colchin Mrs. Holm Sharon Zych Mrs. Horgaard Margaret Ankenbruck Editor Holm James Cress

Villagers: Pat Colchin, Tina Robinson^Ieni Rapp, Nancy Osbun, Jennifer Hoger, Libby Dasbach, Jennifer Tctcr, < Karin Quintano.Kristin Schlichter, Tiffany Koeneman, Brianne McCavitt, Sarah Cull, Maria Schaffer, Hannah Wright, Andrea Bishop, Jillian Dahm,Shannon Wickliffe, Meghan Pollard, Colette Cress, Pamela Hersh, Kristin Bailey, Ross Lerch, Devin Becker, Zachary McCoy, Tony Sirk, Nathan Wickliffe, Matthew McCoy, Ben Ottenweller, Joshua Osbun, Kevin Davis, Garrick Dasbach Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Ballet School

Dancers Sara Black, Tricia Curtis, Malcolm Walker Kara Slocum, Kathleen Sutton, Gary Lanier Wardrobe Mistress Jennifer Hogcr Ballet Master Jonathan Horton Seamstresses Jeni Rapp, Nancy Osbun Ballet School Libby Dasbach, Jennifer Teter, Karin Quintano, Andrea Bishop Tiffany Koeneman .Sarah Cull

The Nightingale The Nightingale Tricia Curtis The Emperor of China Guy Pelfrey Voice of Nightingale Beth Ann Sheehan Japanese Emissary Gary Lanier Maid Tiffany Koeneman Court Maidens Sara Black, Kara Slocum, Kathleen Sutton World Travelers Jane Frazier, Libby Dasbach, Jennifer Teter, Jonathan Horton, Ken Low Courtiers of Emperor Rick Dahm, Gerald Yoquetet, Karin Quintano, Jennifer Horton, Nancy Osbun, James Cress, Art Davis, Maria Schaffer, Hannah Wright Book Dancers Ross Lerch, Kevin Davis, Garrick Dasbach Royal Servants Malcolm Walker, Michael Batten Rickshaw Bearer Ben Ottenweller Dragon Tony Sirk (Head), Zachary McCoy, Nathan Wickliffe, Sarah Cull. Kristin Schlichter, Brianne McCavitt, Devin Becker Ribbon Girls Andrea Bishop, Jillian Dahm, Meghan Pollard, Kristin Bailey, Shannon Wickliffe, Colette Cress

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Act One Overture The Company I'm Hans Christian Andersen Hans and Children Thumbelina Hans and Children Inchworm Hans, Peter and Children The Marketplace The Company Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen Hans and Company Ballet Rehearsal The Dancers No Two People Jenny Lind, Celeste, Celine, Neils Anywhere I Wander (1st Fantasy) Hans and Company Finale Act One Hans and Company Act Two Opening Act Two Hans and Company The Ugly Duckling Hans and Lars No Two People (2nd Fantasy) Hans and Jenny Lind Tick-Tock Company Anywhere I Wander Company The Nightingale Company The King's New Clothes Hans and Company Finale Company Top (L-R) Jennifer Horton, Jonathan Horton, Guy Pelfrey. Ken Low, Michael Batten, Beth Ann Shechan Bottom (L-R) Jane iVrazier, Chris Hcndereon, Larry True

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Beth Ann Sheehan (Jenny Lind) Beth returns to the Civic stage after last being seen in The Human Comedy. Beth has appeared in The Elephant Man, Extremities and Tennessee in the Summer, all at PIT. Her favorite role is Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Ijady. The Cast Unmasked Guy K. Pelfrey (Otto/Emperor of Larry True (Hans) China) Larry returns to the Civic stage for Michael Batten (Neils) Guy is making his first appearance the title role in Hans Christian Michael is appearing for the first on the Civic stage. He is currently Andersen. Audiences will recall time on the Civic stage . He has an entertainer and model who has his Anthony Award winning appeared as Prince Dauntless in worked at King's Island, Opryland performances in Anything Goes, A Once Upon a Mattress and as and on cruise lines. Guy enjoys Funny Thing Happened on the Homer Abernathy in Under the gourmet cooking and cycling when Way to the Forum, and as Sancho Gaslight. Both of these roles he has the time. in Man of La Mancha. Larry has garnered him "best actor awards" in Evansville. Michael is currently also appeared at St. Francis Jonathan Horton (Mr. Olsen/ in a volleyball league and enjoys College in Very Good Eddie and Ballet Master/ Fishmonger) playing tennis. with Arena as the MC in Cabaret. Jonathan returns to the Civic Larry made his last appearance on stage after last being seen in Evita. the Civic stage as the only male Ken Low (School Master/Captain He has performed many times at cast member of Stepping Out. Truls) the Civic in such roles as Toby in Larry enjoys his family and loves Ken has acted and appeared in The Human Comedy and the to play Ninja Turtles with his son shows throughout Indiana and Hedgehog in Wind in the Willows , Nicholas. Michigan. He was last seen on the for which he was awarded an Civic stage as Beauregard in Anthony Award . Jonathan is Chris Henderson (Peter) Auntie Mame (his favorite role.) involved in activities at Faith Chris is making his debut on the He has directed productions of Baptist Church. Civic stage in the role of Peter. He Grease and Rhumbo at Norwell is a freshman at Homestead High High School. Ken is a dragon lover and an avid sci-fi reader. Jennifer Horton(Celine) School where he is on the wrestling Jennifer is a familiar face to Civic team and runs track and cross audiences. She most recently w country. Chris has acted in seen in Evita , but was featured in Youtheatre's productions of The The Human Comedy. Jennifer is Snow Queen, Tales ofTyl and currently a teacher at Croninger Huckleberry Finn. Elementary where she enjoys her second grade students. The Cast cent...

Kara Slocum (Dance Captain) David Ball (Policeman) Rick Dahm (Burgomaster) Kara returns to the Civic stage David returns to the Civic stage Rick is performing on the Civic after last being seen in Evita. after last being seen in Auntie stage for the first time. He has Kara is a busy mother of three who Mame in the role of the Bishop. appeared in numerous productions still has time to teach dance at Days find David painting scenery at PIT including On Broadway and ''Wiesian School of Fine Arts. Her in the Civic shop. David has LuAnn Hampton Laverty V vorite role was that of Minnie in performed in Peter Pan, South Oberlander. He currently teaches West Side Story. Pacific, Big River, and To Kill A at IPFW. Mockingbird. Kathleen Sutton (Dancer) Jane Rebekah Frazier (Celeste) Kathleen returns to our stage after Pat Koehl Colchin(Mrs. Olsen) Jane attends Snider High School. last being seen in Evita. She has Civic audiences will remember Pat She was last seen on the Civic been training in dance for the past as one of the singers in this Stage in The Fantasticks. Jane sixteen years and is currently a season's Auntie Mame. She has performed with Youtheatre in day care teacher at Our Lady of studied voice at I.U. and has been the roles of Meg in Little Women Good Hope Church. singing professionally ever since. and Jeanette MacDonald in Hollywood Cavalcade. Sara Black (Dancer) C. James Cress (Dr. Foss/Editor Sara dances on to the Civic stage Holm) Jennifer Isabelle Hoger after last appearing in several (Ensemble) Civic Guild Shows. She currently James last appeared on the Civic stage in Auntie Mame as Mr. Jennifer just finished assistant works at Contoure Hair Design as stage managing The Fantasticks. a nail technician. Babcock. He is a pastor at Trinity English Lutheran Church and She has worked props for participates in theatre in his spare Sherlock's Last Case and was last Tricia Curtis (The Nightingale) time. He has performed in To Kill seen on the Civic stage in Evita. Tricia dances the Nightingale solo a Mockingbird at the Civic and Jennifer is the Resident Service in Hans Christian Andersen. She Our Town and God's Favorite at Director for Convoy Care Center. has been involved with dance for Trinity Church. the last ten years and was last Sandra Lynn Heit (Mrs. Arboe) seen on the Civic stage in Evita as Sandra is making her debut on the a Tango Dancer. Arthur Davis ( Prof. Peiffer) Arthur is the Chairman of the Fine Civic stage. Her previous stage Arts Division at Grace College and work has been in Kalamazoo Gary Lanier (Dancer/Milkman) has worked backstage as well as playing the roles of Mrs. Gibbs in Gary has received numerous performing at the Civic. He was Our Town, the Queen in Once awards for his stage work both at last seen on the Civic stage in To Upon A Mattress and Annie Arena and at the Civic for Dancing Kill A Mockingbird .His favorite Sullivan in The Miracle Worker. Gershwin. His previous credits role was Leo Herman in A Thou­ She is currently a High School include, Dracula Baby, The sand Clowns which he performed teacher. Normal Heart, Amadeus and at First Presbyterian Theatre. Evita, Bev McCavitt (Pie Lady) Libby Dasbach (Ensemble) Bev returns to the Civic stage after Margaret Ankenbruck (Mrs. Libby returns to the Civic stage appearing last season in To Kill A Hofgaard) after just appearing in The Mockingbird. She has acted in Margaret is appearing for her first Fantasticks. Libby is" a nurse for Annie, My Fair Lady and Carousel \_ ne on the Civic stage. She is Lutheran hospital and has been in at Center Stage. Bev enjoys crafts currently Deputy Editorial Page Evita, Big River and Kiss Me Kate. and is a people person. Editor for the News Sentinel. Margaret served as president of the Arena Board of Directors and has acted in Pirates of Penzance and Princess Ida, both at First Presbyterian Theatre. Top (L-R) Sara Black, Gary Lanier, Kathleen Sutton Bottom (L-R) Tricia Curtis, Kara Slocum

Top (L-R) Jennifer Teter, Nancy Osbun, Jeni Rapp, Bev McCavitt, Sharon Zych, Tina Robinson Bottom (L-R) Karin Quintano, Malcolm Walker, Gerald Yoquelet

Top (L-R) Sandra Hcit, Margaret Ankenbruck, David Ball, Rick Dahm, Pat Colchin Bottom (L-R) Art Davis, Jennifer Hoger, Libby Dasbach

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Stage Managers Nancy Osbun (Ensemble) Nancy is making her debut on the Jennifer Teter (Ensemble) Civic stage in Hans Christian Jennifer returns to the Civic after »*/ oersen. She has spent years last being seen in The Fantasticks. curecting junior high and high She is currently the Marketing Bill Wunderlin (Stage Manager) school plays and musicals. She is Assistant at ISU/Stewart Hans Christian Andersen is the currently a teacher at Unity Brimner Group. Jennifer has 80th show that Bill has worked Lutheran School where she directs performed the title role in Lu Ann backstage. He has been awarded the best (according to Nancy) kid's Hampton Laverty Oberlander, an Anthony Award for Technical choir in town. Florinda in Into the Woods and in excellence. Bill has been recog­ the Ensemble in Candide. Jennifer nized by Arena Dinner Theatre Karin I. Quintano (Ensemble) has a cat named Pippin. with two best director awards. Karin joins the cast of Hans Christian Andersen for her first Malcolm Walker (Dancer/ Joyce VanRy (Assistant Stage appearance on the Civic stage. Vegetable Vendor) Manager) She has acted in The Fantasticks, Malcolm is currently a senior at Joyce has been active in the Civic Man of La Mancha, Merrilly We South Side High School. He is for many years and has recieved Roll Along and Godspell .while making his debut on the Civic an Anthony Award for excellence she lived in New York. Karin has stage, but has performed in the in technical theatre. Joyce returns been performing since she was five roles of The Scarecrow in Wizard after assistant stage managing years old. ofOz, Chi no in West Side Story Auntie Mame and stage managing and Percy in the The Miracle Sherlock's Last Case. During the Jeni Rapp (Ensemble) Worker, all at South Side. 1989-90 season Joyce served as Civic audiences will recall Jeni president of the Civic Theatre from this season's Auntie Mame Gerald Yoquelet (Meat Vendor) Guild. when she played the role of Nora Gerald returns to the Civic Stage Muldoon. She has performed after last appearing in The under the direction of Harvey Fantasticks. He loves music, Cocks with Fort Wayne reading and acting. While sta­ Youtheatre, and also has per­ tioned in Alaska, Gerald was in the formed the role of Rizzo in Grease Army Band. and Emily Brent in Ten Little Indians while in High School at Sharon Zych (Mrs. Holm) South Side. Sharon returns to the Civic stage after last being seen in Evita. She Tina Robinson (Ensemble) Tina has performed in Cat on A Hot Tin is performing for her first time on Roof, Oliver , and A Christmas the Civic stage. She keeps herself Carol, all at the Civic. Sharon is a busy as a mother of two and a member of the Civic Guild and is receptionist at Hearing Rehab. an active volunteer at the theatre. Labs. INDIVIDUAL SERVICE U N I U^ QUE SOLUTIONS

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Artistic Staff Daniel Kurek Artistic Associate Musical and Educational Programming Mary K. Perkins Artistic Associate- Top (L-R) Kevin Davis, Tiffany Koncman, Devin Becker, Sarah Cull, Garrick Choreographer Dasbach Robert Sandmaier Bottom (L-R) Jillian Dahm, Kristin Bailey, Andrea BiBhop. Colette Cress, Pamela Hersh, Ross I-crch Resident Designer Richard Grubb The Children Devin Becker is returning to the Civic stage after appearing as Patrick Technical Director & in this season's Auntie Mame. Devin has appeared in many Youtheatre Lighting Designer shows and currently attends Unity Lutheran School. Kristin Bailey is Louise Heckaman appearing for the first time on the Civic stage. She is a student at Costume Designer Harrison Hill where she loves music, reading and acting. The Civic welcomes Andrea Bishop to our stage for the first time. She has Schellie Engelhart participated in theatre at her school and played Dorothy in Wizard ofOz. Wardrobe Mistress She currently enjoys reading, singing and dancing. Civic audiences will Lynda High recall Colette Cress from last season's To Kill A Mockingbird in which she played the role of Scout. Colette is in the fourth grade and likes to Volunteer Coordinator eat chocolate. Sarah Cull is appearing for the first time on the Civic Administrative Staff stage, she is a freshman at Blackhawk Christian and has appeared in Mickie Martin the chorus in Toby Tyler, More than a Miracle, and Where's Charly. Business Manager Kevin Davis currently attends Lakeview Middle School where he is in Karin L. Rittenberg the seventh grade. Kevin has appeared in Peter Pan, To Kill a Mocking­ bird both at the Civic, as well as roles at First Presbyterian and Wagon Director of Marketing Wheel. Garrick Dasbach was last seen on the Civic Stage in Evita. & Public Relations Garrick's favorite role was Tom Sawyer, which he played at Haverhill Leslie Carmin-Hammer Elementary School. Jillian Dahm is making her debut on the Civic Box Office Manager stage in Hans Christian Andersen . She is currently a third grader at St. Debra Baney Administrative Assistant #'. .icent de Paul where she played a turtle in the Earth Day play. Dorotha Crawford * - other new smiling face to the Civic is that of Pamela Hersh. Pamela Office Volunteer is in the first grade and takes tap and jazz. Tiffany Jane Koeneman returns to the Civic after last appearing in Big River. She is a seventh grader at Central Lutheran and has been dancing since she was four. Ross J. Lerch was last seen on the Civic stage in Auntie Mame. Ross' favorite role is Michael which he performed at the Civic in last season's Peter Pan. As long as there are individuals who demand u the best, North American will be here to deliver a total quality performance We've dedicated I Laughed, nearly 60 years to driving the future of transportation — and it shows in our in­ novative approach to moving services like: \f

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Top (L-R) Hannah Wright, Ben Ottenweller, Zachary McCoy, Tony Sirk, Nathan Wickliffe, KriBUn Schlichter Middle (L-R) Brianne McCavitt, Maria Schaffer, Joshua Osbun.Meghan Pollard Bottom (L-R) Shannon Wickliffe.Matthew McCoy

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Brianne McCavitt is making her debut on the Civic stage in Hans Christian Andersen. She has appeared at Center Stage in both Annie and My Fair Lady. Brianne is a student at Immanuel Christian Lutheran where she in the sixth grade. Zachary McCoy is a favorite with Civic audiences and returns after last appearing in the role of Jem in last season's To Kill a Mockingbird. Zach has appeared in productions with Youtheatre and in Huntington. Matt McCoy is appearing for the first time on the Civic Stage. He played a "munchkin" in South Side High School's production of Wizard of Oz this fall. Matt currently attends Summit Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School where he is in the first grade. Joshua Osbun returns to the Civic stage after last being seen in Auntie Mame. Josh was in this season's Evita as well as playing the role of John in last season's family classic Peter Pan. Ben Ottenweller makes his Civic debut in Hans Christian Andersen. Ben's favorite role is the Pied Piper which he performed under the direction of Harvey Cocks for Fort Wayne Youtheatre. Ben attends Portage Middle School. Meghan Pollard is a new face to the Civic Theatre. She is "trying" acting for the first time. Currently Meghan attends St. John's and is in the second grade. Maria Schaffer is making her debut with the Civic Theatre in Hans Christian Andersen, Maria has danced with the Dance Collective and performed the role of the King in Alice in Wonderland at Interlochen, Kristin Schlichter is in the sixth grade at Blackhawk where she is on the spelling team. She is appearing for the first time on the Civic stage. Tony Sirk attends Huntington North High School. This is his first time on the Civic stage. He has played the role of a soldier/munchkin in TheWizard ofOz at Leo High school. Nathan WicklifTe returns to the Civic stage after appearing in Evita and Peter Pan . Nathan has a pet inake named Amazon and a pet iguana named Jake. He enjoys waterskiing and rollerblading. Shannon Wickliffe is making her debut on the Civic stage in Hans Christian Andersen. She currently attends St. Vincent School where she is a third grader. Shannon enjoys rollerblading. Hannah Wright is appearing for the first time on the Civic stage. She attends Jefferson Middle school where she is in the sixth grade. Hannah has appeared at Wagon Wheel in The Music Man, The Man Who Came to Dinner, The King and I and A Christmas Carol Orchestra Hans Christian Andersen

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