Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA
Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams ON THE MAIN STAGE NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT November 7-15, 2015 Break A Leg! ROCK OF AGES February 6-14, 2016 BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE Best Wishes for a successful IN TEXAS Warner Stage Company May 7-15, 2016 2014-2015 Season! SEUSSICAL July 30-August 7, 2016
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860.489.7180 • www.warnertheatre.org • Torrington, CT THE WARNER STAGE COMPANY presents
Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA
Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER MUSIC DIRECTOR FOSTER EVANS REESE DAN PORRI
EXECUTIVE IN CHARGE OF PRODUCTION Music and Lyrics by GEORGE GERSHWIN & IRA GERSHWIN SHARON A. WILCOX
Book by JOE DIPIETRO Season Sponsors Media Sponsors Sponsored by Inspired by Material by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton
Director/choreographer SheiLa WaterS FUcci
MUSic Director HOLLY J. MCCANN THE ADDAMS FAMILY is presented through special arrangement with
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVISORY COUNCIL Todd Anderson Brian Mattiello Chairman Ted Chadwick CHH Tim & Susan Cook Frank Buonocore, Jr Nancy Wadhams Vice Chairman Recording Secretary Dudley & Nonni Diebold Founders Insurance Goshen, CT Stacey Fitch
Tom & Mary Jane Gelormino Vic Muschell Trish Shishkov Corporate Secretary Treasurer Joe Greco Victor M. Muschell, LLC CT Junior Republic Anne Green
Martha Guidry
Sabrina Beck Dr. Ruth Gonzalez Paul Jagger Altek Electronics Northwest CT Community College John Janco Richard Maine David Brooks Avon, CT Andrew Marchand XL Insurance Carolyn Mazzarelli
Sherie Power Jim Mazzarelli Kim Brown Kelley Services Torrington Savings Bank Judy McElhone
Kevin Purcell Kathy Oneglia Gladys Y. Cerruto Advocate Former CEO, Rod Oneglia Torrington Metal Products Andrew Smith Rebecca Ozerhoski Boyce Nemec Designs Robert Phelan Harris Daigle Teacher & Musician Robert Rovezzi Jack Tarter Systems Analyst Damarius Sierra Hon. Ann Dranginis Rome McGuigan P.C., Clayton Spencer Attorneys at Law James Thibault Barron Financial Group Steven Temkin
Susan Fergusson Ray & Heather Turri East School Emeritus: Frank Vanoni Charles Brower en erz K M Robert Wilton CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS & GRANTS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Grants Corporate Sponsors Metropolitain HD Live With the Support of AFLAC Opera Lecture Series Alfano’s Torrington Hyundai & Nissan Mitchell Auto Group B&B Dentistry, LLC Barron Financial Group, LLP rowing up in the ‘60’s, who didn’t love watching the Addams Family every week on our ommunity heatre ponsor BD C T S black and white televisions? It was new, it was very different and we grew to love this Bearingstar Insurance Maletta Pfeiffer & Associates, bizarre family who cared so much for each other. City of Torrington, Façade Program Brooks, Todd & McNeil Torrington Physical Therapy G The Community Foundation of Community Health & Wellness Center Northwest CT Cook Funeral Home Well…..They’re Back… Crosswick Foundation Event Underwriting The Donut Station A Healing Trail Wellness Center Draper Foundation Elevator Service Company, Inc Elizabeth Carse Foundation AJ’s Steak & Pizza Yep, all those crazy characters that we grew to love-Morticia, Gomez, Lurch, Uncle Fester and Founders Insurance Group Alfano’s Torrington Hyundai & Nissan Ellen Knowles Harcourt Foundation Hartford Distributors Bantam Home & Energy Grandmama are back, along with those two adorable kids, Wednesday and Pugsley. Times have George & Grace Long Foundation Lion’s Club of Harwinton Barry Cone’s Heating & Air Conditioning changed, children grow up and Wednesday has fallen in love…”with a normal boy”. Talk about Golub Foundation Litchfield Bancorp Matthew Blondin, O.D. JC Penney having problems with the in-laws! Litchfield County Business Professionals Borla & Associates LLC, Real Estate Jean & Julian Levy Foundation Les Beaux Vous Brandywine Senior Living at Litchfield for the Arts Logan & Mencuccini Center Subaru What happens when outsiders come to dinner at the mansion? Well, the events of one evening will Marion William & Alice Edwards Fund Northwest Community Bank Charlotte Hungerford Hospital change this family forever. Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Nutmeg Dance Shop CT Automotive Retailers Association Foundation Red Barn Consulting da Capo Ristorante Italiano Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Robert T. Crovo, DPM Dolphin Pools & Spas Welcome to the Addams Family. Union Savings Bank Foundation Sharon Hospital Ducci Kitchens, Inc. Walmart Foundation Thomaston Savings Bank E.J. Murphy Realty A special thanks to the incredibly talented Warner Stage Company team for this, and all of the David, Helen and Marion Woodward Fund, Torrington Savings Bank Emeritus at Litchfield Hills wonderful productions that you bring to our stages. Watertown Committee Union Savings Bank Haymond Law USA Hauling & Recycling Insurance Works of CT, Torrington Matching Gift Companies Wall, Wall & Frauenhofer J. Seitz & Co. Be sure to check out our 2015-2016 Season. Tickets are on sale now. Aetna Foundation Zero Check King, King & Associates, CPA’s Law Offices of Audrey Blondin AllianceBernstein As always, thank you to you, our patrons for being here today and supporting live theatre. Bank of America Studio Theatre Series Litchfield Bancorp Litchfield Internal Medicine, BD Northwest Community Bank Exxon Mobil Foundation ProHealth Physicians Miss Stacey’s Early Childhood GE Foundation romotional ponsors Sincerely, P S Education Center Genentech, Inc. All Star Transportation Mitchell Auto Group IBM Corporation Berkshire Style Northwest Community Bank Pitney Bowes Cabot Cheese Northwest Hills Credit Union The Chubb Corporation Hocon Industrial Gas Painting by Marge, Inc. Lynn Gelormino The Pfizer Foundation Kelley Transit ProHealth Express Care The Prudential Foundation Executive Director Kryolan Professional Make-Up Prudential Premier Homes The Stanley Works Lake Compounce Quality Mechanical Service The Travelers Companies, Inc. Marty Marola/Marola Motor Sales St. Paul’s Hilltop Christian Early Torrington Savings Bank Murphy Boyz Printing & Marketing Learning Center United Way of Greater Waterbury Patron Technology Theroux, Nowell & Stoughton, LLC United Health Group Print Master Thomaston Savings Bank United Technologies Prospect Printing Company Torrington Ford-Lincoln XL Global Shred – It Torrington Savings Bank Stanley Black & Decker Torrington Titans TEC Control eason ponsors Torrington Thunder S S WDRC Crystal Rock Water Co. Torrington-Winsted Pediatrics FM 97.3 WZBG Union Savings Bank oung ctors eries Republican-American Y A S Valerie Manor Supported by Viron Rondo Osteria Santoro’s Cleaners The Peter Jay Sharp VNS of Connecticut Foundation and The Webster Bank Lufkin Family Foundation Yankee Harley Davidson FROM THE DIRECTOR COMMITMENT AND GENEROSITY – ANNUAL GIFTS TO THE WARNER Micky & Joe Pratt Carl & Ann Ruegg Mr. & Mrs. John St. Pierre Joseph Villareale Pro-Film Professional Diana & Jim Ryan Elaine Stackowicz Jean Vitalis Window Tinting Tom G. Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence C. Starr, Valerie A. Vitalo Jim & Norma Provenzano JoAnn Ryan Q.P.C, Inc. Sandra Vitiello Caryl & Tony Pucino Terrence Ryan, M.D. & Jeff & Mandy Stevens Louis & Sharon Waagner John & Barbara Pudlinski Elizabeth Whalen, M.D. Tony & Karen Storti Lynn Walker Lucille & Kevin M. Purcell Ira Schafer Marjorie K. Sudyk Mr. & Mrs. William Ward Renee Purdy Vin & Gina Scherbner Susan Suhanovsky James F. Waterman They’re creepy and they’re kooky, Christine & Joseph Quartiero Dr. & Mrs. Herbert Schettler Joseph & Carmella Swan Rob & Betsy Webber Carol & Al Quartiero Sandra Schmidt Bill & Margaret Sweet Guy & Laura Weik mysterious and spooky, Barbara Raleigh Edith K. Scopino Norma Sweet-Loverin Lynn & Susan Whelchel They’re all together ooky, Dr. Anatoliy Ravin Richard & Jamie Scott Michael Tamsin & Barbara Carol Whittlesey Celia Regan Paul & Susan Seeger Goelz-Tamsin Mr. & Mrs. Walter Wiener John Seidel The Addams Family. V. Peter Reis, Jr. Henry & Pauline Tanner Dawn & Don Wilkes Coco Sellman John & Cynthia Reznick Arthur & Jane Taylor John H. Williams, Jr. Patricia N. Seymour Philip Rich Mr. Robert Teittinen Ed & Rose Wilmot Kathy Shingara Lynn M. Richardson D.G. Thomas Robert & Sharon Wolcott Mr. & Mrs. Barry Simard Russell & Donna Richardson Ann Thomsen Dr. Carrie Wolfberg & They are neat, sweet and petite. They are also very cool and a lot of fun.The Addamses are a Brian & Marie Simard Lori Riiska CPA Nancy J. Thrall Mr. Stuart Radin Bill & Michelle Skibesky satirical inversion of the ideal American family; an eccentric, wealthy clan who delight in the macabre The Ringquist Family John & Cathleen Todor Mr. & Mrs. James Wright Paul & Renee Skrainski and are unaware, or do not care, that other people find them bizarre or frightening. Linda J. Ringstad Cheryl Sloan Michael Tomala & Mr. & Mrs. Wu Mary Risley The Smile Center Kerry Sheehan The Yost Family Michael & Karen Ritzenhoff Christopher & Marlene Smith Ron & Dixie Travis Frank & Eleanor Zacchera Even though the Addamses were originally cartoon characters which appeared in the New Yorker Mr. Louis S. Riva Pat & Bill Smith Amanda Trosten-Bloom Gary Zahacewski magazine, many of us will remember either the 60’s TV series or the 90’s movies. The series often Carol A. Rizzuto Lisa M. Smith Robert & Kathleen Trowbridge Tress Zamkovsky Frank & Debbie Rodenberg Joanne & William Soboslai Rev. Robert F. Tucker Carol Zander employed the same type of zany satire and screwball humor seen in the Marx Brothers films. It Lori & Jerry Roraback Mr. & Mrs. William Sochon Neil Tuohy Sondra & George Zeidenstein lampooned politics, the legal system, Beatlemania, and Hollywood . The movie explored the darker Timothy Roscoe Greg & Diana Soderburg Ms. Astrid C. Tury Dr. & Mrs. John Zesk Nancy P. Ross & Family Frank Sok John & Sanda Ursone Mark Zimmerman humor of the Charles Addams characters. The musical picks up where the the TV series and movie Cynthia & Jerry Rothstein Marlene & John Sorvillo Albert & Nancy Valickis Gene F. & Susan M. Zordan left off and continues to entertain only as a Addams can. Pierre & Rhoda Rouleau Sandra Sperry Roy & Louise van Alstyne Marie Zordan Jack & Marlene Rouleau Barbara Spiegel & Gail & Henry Van Vleck Laurence I. Zubkoff Dr. & Mrs. Byron J. Round Tom Hodgkin Lisa & Derek Vance Come join us, We are going to pay a call on the Addams Family. Glenn & Valerie Royals Robert & Jane St. Pierre Robert Vare & Maureen Pratt
Enjoy! LANDMARK THEATRE SOCIETY
The Landmark Society ensures that the Warner Theatre will remain a premier destination for the arts in Northwest Foster Evans Reese Connecticut for future generations to come. A planned gift allows you to safeguard our future while enjoying benefits Director/Choreographer today. This list was compiled as of June 30, 2014 and includes gifts given to the endowment as well as any known bequests.
Todd & Ronni Anderson The Marine Family Cynthia Oneglia Dr. Joseph Curi Martha Guidry Torrington Savings Bank Adele Doty Elizabeth and Ken Merz Nancy Wadhams Barbara Dughi Gifts in Memory of Anonymous (2) Friendship Fund Raymond A. Oneglia
For more information about the Landmark Society and to explore a plan that fits your vision, please call the Warner Theatre development office at 860 489-7180, ext. 189. COMMITMENT AND GENEROSITY – ANNUAL GIFTS TO THE WARNER CAST OF CHARACTERS Joanne Donne Rich & Cheryl Greeley Kevin & Valerie Knox Ann M. McKinney Gomez Addams...... John Farias Mr. & Mrs. Ken Dowd Martha Green & Alan Cohen Marie & Lawrence Koch Glenn & Kathryn McLeod Morticia Addams...... Katherine Ray Rich & Tanya Dowd Joanne & Jamie Gregg, John & Jo Anna Koster Len Meyer Uncle Fester...... Josh Newey Bernard Doyle Colonial Bronze Company Rejeanne & Leonard Kowalski Beth Michalec Grandma...... Susan Hackel Barby Duigan Karen & Perley Grimes Ms. Kathy Kruse Gerald Michalowski, CPA Wednesday Addams...... Sydney Weiser J. Patrick & Christine Dunn Heather Yale Gromko Wendy Kuhne Nancy Midlin Pugsley Addams...... Colby Morkan Cheri B. Duquette John & Betty Grunder Hal & Nancy Lamb Philip & Jacqueline Miller Lurch...... Peter Bard Mary Dykas Mr. & Mrs. James Gruninger Diane & Wayne Lambert Gloria & Buddy Milo Kristine & Charles Dyson Deborah Guglielmetty James C. Lamoin Ken Miner Mal Beineke...... James M. Wood Thomas H. Eisenlohr, Jr. Salvatore & Leola Gulino Paula Lamoin T. Michele Minteer Alice Beineke...... Dianna Waller John & Donna Ellis Donald & Nancy Hodkoski John & Beverly LaMonica Dawn & George Mitesser Lucas Beineke...... Jonathan Zalaski David & Kathy Elmore Blake & Sue Hall Joseph Langer, Jr. Tanya & Tony Mongitore Ancestors...... Kaitlyn Anthony Mike & Bonnie Emery William G. Harding Mr. & Mrs. Robert Langevin John & Julie Morris Jake Finch Cathy Eufemia Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Harrington Dr. Donald R. Lannin & Claudia Mossman Kramer Krawlik Thomas Everts Susan G. Harrison Mr. James Russell Diane & David Murelli Kenneth Lautz Mark Ewen Bob & Cindy Hart Corky & John Lavieri Jean Murphy Kelsey Morris Lida & Michael Exstein Margaret Hunt Hartshorn Leonard & Suzanne Lazar Dr. Elayne K. Mustalish John B. Fabbri Wendy W. Healey Glenn & Madeline Lederman Michael & Julie Nejaime Michael Newman Donna Fabro Louise Healey Doug & Liz Levens Jean Flint Nelson Patricia Paganucci Gloria Fasciano Richard & Janet Healy Dr. & Mrs. Jedd Levine Mary Ellis Nevius Jeanine Pray Dr. Maurice & Harriet Feinstein Bill & Cindy Heffernan Kathryn Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Newman Foster Evans Reese Stephanie Fenwick Mr. & Mrs. William Heintz Joan & Gerald Libby Robert & Sharoyn Nickerson Sophie Rundhaug Susan Fergusson Atty. Peter C. Herbst Robert Lindauer Kathleen & Walter Nicksa Joe Fisher & Linda Luchs Helga Hershey Litchfield County Pediatrics John B. & Vicky Nietch John & Stacey Fitch Greg & Linda Hetson Eileen & Peter Litwin Laura Nietch John & Marian FitzGerald Sarah & Dan Hincks Mr. & Mrs. Henry L. Long Jr. Jean Nilsson Robert M. & Jeanne M. Patricia M. Hogan David & Mary Ann Lopardo Mr. & Mrs. Allen Nixon FitzGerald Wayne & Karin Hooper Timothy Lyman & Alden Smith Mr. & Mrs. Walter William Nold Tom Fogarty Dallett & Lynn Hoopes Albert Macchioni Joan M. Normandin Betty Formaggioni Kenneth & Julia Hrica Karen & Rich Maceyunas Walter Nowakowski [email protected] John & Sheila Hubbard Winnie Machuga Maureen O’Doherty Christopher Franson Judith H. Ignall Susan P. Magee Jane M. O’Grady Virginia Fritch Charles & Barbara Inturrisi Penny Heaven Mahar James & Patricia Okrongly THE ORCHESTRA Richard A. Furniss, Jr. Ms. Rosemary Jacob Roger & Judy Mahieu Mr. & Mrs. David Olbrys Martha Gallagher Maria B. Jacobson & Family Verne Mahoney Frances O’Leary Dan Porri, Conductor Genevieve Gangi Ron Jones David & Doris Maitland Doug & Karen Parent Mike & Lorraine Gardinello Terrence & Grace Jowett Ms. Carol Malavasi Doug & Denise Parker Keyboard 1...... John Dressel Angelo & Linda Gargano Dr. Robert & Lois G. Jungas Stephen & Maura Malo Wendy & Fred Parkin Keyboard 2...... AJ Bunel Mr. & Mrs. Mark Garrison Toby Kahn Lenore Mand Richard & Bonnie Parks Violin...... Jean Conner Donna C. Gaski Beatrix Kassai & Laureen & Pete Marcucio Dana Parmley Cello...... Julie Hassler Kathleen H. Gavin Tamas Csorba Ken & Judy Margelot Mr. & Mrs. Francis Patrick Reed 1...... Kellyann Chester-Ouellette John Gebauer Gib & Deanna Katten Joann Marsh Mr. & Mrs. Jay Perregaux Reed 2...... Eric DeAngelis (7/25), Kyle Saulnier (7/26-8/2) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gelormino Carol A. Kearns & Kelly & Rob Martin C.H. & Gloria McKinnon Perret Trumpet...... Tony Leone Christina E. Gerard Harry R. Schuh Donald J. Mayerjak Gerry & Laurene Pesce Anne Gerard & Robert Savage Peggy Kelley Ms. Kerwin Mayers Roland & Barbara Peters Trombone...... Jordan Marchand (7/25), Scott Minnerly (7/26-8/2) Donatantonio & Dolores D.A. Kellogg John & Debbie Mayo Jesse Peterson Guitar...... Matt Stevens Gerardi Gregg B. & Deborah A. Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Duncan McDonald The Petow Family Bass Guitar...... Meric Martin Frank Gifford Mrs. Barbie L. Kelly Marie McFadden Lori Petricone Drums...... Scott Kellogg Hon. & Mrs. Charles Gill Mr. & Mrs. Richard Keutzer Susan H. McFeely Jim & Barbara Petrosky Percussion...... Seth Kellogg Barbara J. Goff Laurie Klimasewiski Mary Ann McGourty Carrie & Karl Pfistner Pit Singers...... Quinton Lautz, Sara Mitnik, Kennedy Morris, Dr. Ruth Gonzalez Jane Klobedanz The McIntyre Family Marilyn & David Plaskiewicz Kerri Morris, Payton Turpin Linda Grady Richard Knapp Laurellee McKiernan Tony & Maria Ponte BEHIND THE SCENES COMMITMENT AND GENEROSITY – ANNUAL GIFTS TO THE WARNER Jay Youngling & Susan Jordan George & Elaine McCabe Carol Aldrich John E. Carter Director/Choreographer...... Foster Evans Reese Geraldine Zimmerman John & Teddi McGuire Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Cast Musical Director/Conductor...... Dan Porri Joyce Melaragno Jane E. Ambrozaitis Mary & Ernie Castellano Rehearsal Accompanist...... John Dressel $250 - $499 Gregory & Janet Mele Dennis & Bonnie Andrews William D. Celadon Production Stage Manager...... Donna Williams David & Judy Addazio Norman Mellk Anonymous (6) Roger & Heather Chace Assistant Stage Manager...... Pat Hanlon Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Alosco Edwina & John Millington Martha M. Babbitt Barbara Cheney Set Design/Execution...... Chinchilla Theatricals, Inc. Joan & Stephen Altschuler Mark & Amie Mitchell Debra Bailey Joanne Chenkus Master Carpenter...... Kevin Hales Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Morris Mike & Mitzi Bakunis Hope S. Childs Asst. Master Carpenter...... Steve Houk Kenneth & Shelly Arsenault Carlos & Pascale Nejaime Deb Barberi & Jay Barrett Julian & Ann Chinatti Set Load-In Crew...... Kenneth Austin, Shannon Bagoly, Peter Bard,Beverly Delventhal-Sali, Teresa Asklar Myron & Carolyn Neugeboren Rita J. Bastianello Charles Chromow Lynn Gelormino, Liz Glasser, Taryn Glasser, Mike Griffin, Kevin Hales, Steve Houk, Kramer Krawlik, Roberta Lee August Dr. & Mrs. John C. Norman George & Gertrude Bastrzycki Stephen Chrystal Kenneth Lautz, Daniel Lefferts, Patricia Paganucci, Kyle Passaro, Margaret A. Pinnow, Foster Evans Reese, Jack & Lori Baer, United Karen & Ken Nowell Judith Beard Mary D. Cianciolo Michelle Rinaldi, Morgan Rinaldi, Amanda Rogers, Mike Sali, Nancy Schnyer, Nicole Thomas, Construction & Engineering Gloria Oneglia Margy Bedard Carol S. Clapp Sharon A. Wilcox, Dana B. Willey, Jameson H. Willey, Harrison Woodworth, David Zahacewski Susan Belding Susan & Barry Patterson Louise S. Belkin Alan & Patricia Coffey Key Grip...... Dana B. Willey Paul & Karen Bentley John & Susan Pelchat Cora & Randy Bell Emmy K. Coley Running Crew...... Beverly Delventhal-Sali, Liz Glasser, Taryn Glasser, Steve Houk, Phyllis & Jim Bixler Sherie Power & Gary Giordano Mr. & Mrs. James P. Benedetto Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Colombie Daniel Lefferts, Margaret A. Pinnow, Michelle Rinaldi, Betsy & Chip Booth Probus Club of Torrington Philip V. Benevento Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Colombie Morgan Rinaldi, Mike Sali, Nancy Schnyer Dr. Debra & Mr. Tim Brandt Richard & Rosamond Quay Gail Benson John & Anne Conboy Sound Designer...... Chris LaPlante Marla & Randy Brintnell Richard Reis Mr. Consie Berghausen Paul W. Conlon, Jr. Lighting Designer...... David Zahacewski Tina & Marco Calabrese Dr. Lori Rosello & Mrs. Lisa B. Beyer David Coons Master Electrician...... Jameson H. Willey David & Susan Carroll Mr. Robert Jessel Ronald Blake Nancy Copeland Lighting Crew...... Shannon Bagoly, Chris LaPlante,Taryn Glasser, Kenneth Lautz A.J. Cavarly Gretchen & Howard Ross Carol & Joseph Blancato Jane Coughlin & Light Board Operator...... Shannon Bagoly Michelle Chaberek-Stomski Bradford & Carol Rowe Cara & Ken Blazier Keith Cudworth Follow Spot Operators...... Kevin Hales, Connor Picard Shirley A. Clarke Alvah A. Russell, Jr. Mark & Nancy Blum Maria M. Cravanzola Co-Costume Designers...... Lesley Neilson Bowman & Renee C. Purdy Cathy & Dave Cleaveland Sylvia Saarnijoki Patricia Boccio Mark & Noel Croce Stitchers...... Joyce Boyle, Emily Delventhal-Sali, Matthew Dettmer, Jay & Colleen Combs William & Susan Schapp Heather Bohlman Tom & Nancy Cronin Aurora Montenero, Susan Stern, Barbara Zordan Mr. Alan P. Conklin Joyce S. Schwartz Joseph Bonetti Hope & Bill Crutcher Costume Shop Manager...... Renee C. Purdy Roger Coutant Al & Donna September Annesa M. Borla Raymond Cuatto, Jr. Ancestor Make-Up...... Lauren Jacobs, Lana Peck, Dan C. Willey Joe & Carolyn Dawkins Tom & Dale Sheehan Karen Borla Frank & Mary Cuccaro Props...... Karla Woodworth Christina & Robert Ditullio Sandy Sokolik Tom & Ann Bott Michael Curi & Jessica Magda Props Crew...... Nick Kreonides, Sharon A. Wilcox, Harrison Woodworth Bob & Claire Dombi Chip & Susan Spencer Eleanor Bourque Ward & Barbara Cusati Archival Videographer...... Jeffrey B. Schlichter Kara Dowling & Andrew Mr. & Mrs. John C. Stewart, Jr. Bill & Marie Boyens Paula Cyr Production Photography & Promotional Videography...... Lüke Haughwøut Roraback Sandy & Dan Stoller Matt & Alison Boylan Roman J. & Anne S. Czuchta WSC Production Manager...... Sharon A. Wilcox Rick & Debra Fasciano Michael & Susan Stoughton Elizabeth M. Boynton Donato J. D’Albis Mr. & Mrs. James K. Finch II David Strogatz Liz & Martin Brayboy Lisa Dalton SPECIAL THANKS Malcolm & Ingely Forbes Mr. & Mrs. William Sullivan Rose Brennan Emily Dalton & Mary & Colin Fox Bob Summers Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Brenner Matthew Karpas The cast and crew of THE ADDAMS FAMILY would like to extend a special thanks Joseph & Sandra Fries Mr. & Mrs. Fran Trafidlo William & Angela Brightly Vicki & Pat Daly to the following for their assistance in making this production a reality: Jim & Nancy Garfield Fund Mr. Thomas J. Villanova Brooks, Todd & McNeil Elizabeth Daner for the Arts John & Lynn Wadhams Denise Brouillette Benedict Danielczuk TORRINGTON LUMBER COMPANY | STANLEY BLACK & DECKER |TAYLOR RENTAL CENTER Jeff & Peggy Geddes David & Lynne Wilson Barbara & Jerry Brown Melissa Dellamarggio NORMAN BRYN | LÜKE HAUGHWØUT | MANDI MARTINI Lynn & Gary Gelormino Mr. Lincoln S. Young Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Brustat Joan McDonald Delmore Marie C. Gervasini Mr. & Mrs. Steven Zarrella Constance Budelis Lynne M. Deloy To everyone who assisted our production of THE ADDAMS FAMILY after this program Mr. & Mrs. Romeo C. Gervasini Mary Jane Budzyn Michael & Betsy DeLuca went to print, we shout out a very special “THANK YOU” to you! Leslie & Lynn Goldman $100 - $249 Bruce & Karen Burnett Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey DeMichiel Gordon Griswold Dr. & Mrs. Jay L. Abbott James & Barbara Buss Mr. Norman Denault, Jr. THE FINE PRINT... Kenrick E. Hom & Karen Bird Janet B. Abisch & David Calcinari Family Marilyn M. Deroehn The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or Michael & Lynda Ieronimo C. Scott Robert E. Capitanio Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Dettmer sound recording inside the theatre, without the written permission of the management, is prohibited by law. Violators may be punished by ejection and violations may render the offender liable for money damages. Out of courtesy to the King, King & Associates Michael & Nancy Ackerman Michael & Ronna Capozzi Nina Devine performers and everyone in the audience, please refrain from using cellphones and electronic devices inside the theater. Don & Mig Lake Kit & Cheryl Aeschliman Kim Carlson Tina & Sal DiFabio And if you have candies that need unwrapping, please unwrap them before the show starts. The use of any recording Lamonica Family Betty & Bill Ahrens Susan E. Carpenter Lea Dmytryck device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. Stephen Lewis Joyce & Burton Ahrens Sally Carr & Larry Hannafin Gilbert & Norma d’Oliveira COMMITMENT AND GENEROSITY – ANNUAL GIFTS TO THE WARNER SYNOPSIS OF SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS The Warner Theatre remains committed to its mission of: presenting performances of the highest artistic quality, providing stimulating arts education programs for all ages and preserving the Warner Theatre as a historic landmark. ACT ONE
The success of the theatre’s Annual Fund is vital to the Warner and our mission. Your support helps to maintain this Scene 1 The Addams Family Graveyard beautiful historic building, as well as the Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education which enrolls over 500 students Overture/Prologue...... Gomez, Morticia & Ancestors annually. When You’re An Addams...... Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, The actors, as well as the musicians, stage hands and others involved in the performance that you see tonight have Grandma, Lurch, Uncle Fester & Ancestors volunteered their time and talent to make the Warner Stage Company one of the state’s most active and respected Fester’s Manifesto...... Uncle Fester community theatre ensembles. Your support allows them to do this. Scene 2 Morticia’s Boudoir Tonight’s Playbill lists our members and donors whose cumulative gifts and membership levels equal $100 or more Two Things...... Gomez (list includes annual gifts processed from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015). Wednesday’s Growing Up...... Gomez Trapped...... Gomez & Morticia On behalf of the Warner Theatre, thank you for your belief in our mission and the financial support needed to sustain and grow artistic programming for the community. Scene 3 The Playroom Lifetime Members Sally N. Bergad Estate of Iris B. Russell Mr. & Mrs. Paul Jagger Honor Roll...... Pugsley The Diebold Foundation Anne & Philip Bergan Mr. & Mrs. Hank Schmitz Karen & Bob Kenagy Pulled...... Wednesday, Pugsley Cynthia Oneglia & Dan Whalen Patrick & Nancy Boland Dr. & Mrs. Robert Sederquist Debra Kenneson Four Things...... Gomez & Morticia Susan & Jeff Borghesi Adrian & Maggie Selby Dorothy & Kenneth Kunin One Normal Night...... Full Cast Annual Giving David & Lisa Brooks Andrew Smith Jeffrey & Susan Lalonde $10,000 - $24,999 Frank & Sarah Buonocore Joann Temkin Community Betterment Scene 4 Central Park Brook & Roger Berlind Mr. & Mrs. William Capuano Janet Theroux Fund One Normal Night (Continued)...... Full Cast The Lufkin Family Foundation Mae Casali Bonvicini Jim & Sandra Thibault, Barron Robert & Martha Lecko Nancy R. Wadhams Charitable Foundation Financial Group Lions Club of Harwinton Scene 5 The Great Hall Gladys Y. Cerruto Mr. & Mrs. Lou Timolat Renee & Steven Marcus But Love...... Uncle Fester & Ancestors $5,000 - $9,999 Dr. Rob Crovo Raymond & Heather Turri Jolanta & Martin Marola Richard & Angela Maine Mr. & Mrs. William Ducci Georgianna Middlebrook Scene 6 Somewhere Else in the House The Marine Family Barbara Dughi $500 - $999 Joseph Montebello & Ron Leal But Love (Reprise)...... Uncle Fester & Ancestors Theresa Formaggioni Anonymous Gregory & Catherine Oneglia $2,500 - $4,999 Thomas & Mary Jane Rich Bredice Francis J. & Louisa J. Oneglia Scene 7 The Grotto Lisa Barlow Gelormino Christopher Brigham Foundation Allan & Maria Borghesi Paul & Diane Honig William J. Buckley, Jr. Katherine M. Oneglia Scene 8 Morticia’s Boudoir Tom & Michele Bouchard John & Roberta Janco John & Maria Capobianco Cynthia Oneglia & Dan Whalen Secrets...... Morticia, Alice & Female Ancestors Connecticut Community David Lamanna, Thomaston Marian L. Colbert Joan I. O’Reilly Foundation Insurance LLC The Community Foundation of Rita M. Pacheco Scene 9 Somewhere in the House Elevator Service Company, Inc. The MacKay Family Northwest CT Leslie & William Polito Gomez’s ‘What If?’...... Gomez Louis & Christine Friedrich Cliff & Glennis Maskovsky Barry Cone’s Heating & A/C Judith M. Rifkin Nina Garde Brian & Donna Mattiello Timothy & Susan Cook Charlie & Molly Roraback Scene 10 Somewhere Else in the House Anne & Ken Green Judith & James McElhone Harris C. Daigle Lily H. Rusek Mr. & Mrs. Barry C. Hughson Ken Merz Mr. & Mrs. David Dolinsky Philip G. Samponaro Scene 11 With Grandma Ray & Ellen Oneglia Peter W. Murphy Hon. Anne C. Dranginis & Marcia Satlow What If?...... Pugsley, Grandma Roderic Oneglia Deborah & Declan Murphy Mr. William P. Jacobs Dianne & Richard Shotwell Mr. & Mrs. William Osborne Vic & Marion Muschell Ron Dukenski Ogie Strogatz Scene 12 The Great Hall and Banquet Table William S. Paley Foundation New England Theatre Sherry & Buzz Ebner Bruce Temkin Full Disclosure, Part 1...... Full Cast (except Lucas) Steven & Gayle Temkin Conference Eleanor W. & Bruce T. Fox Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Torizzo Waiting...... Alice, Mal, Lucas, Lurch, Ancestors Dennis & Carol O’Dowd Leland & Patricia Gaw Torrington-Winsted Area Full Disclosure, Part 2...... Full Cast $1,000 - $2,499 Sharon & Paul Okraska Carole & Ray Gibney Rotary Club American Association of Ed & Deb Oscarson Nancy & Dennis Gottfried USA Hauling & Recycling, Inc. Community Theatre J.E. & F. L. Preston Luetta & Jay Gould Dr. Frank Vanoni INTERMISSION Karen & Tucker Andersen Barbara Rodenbach Dan & Chris Hartnett Roy S. Walzer THE ADDAMS FAMILY is performed with one fifteen minute intermission Sabrina Beck Chip & Louisa Roraback Julianne Ingham Edith P. Weik SYNOPSIS OF SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS WHO’S WHO
favorites include RUNAWAYS, the THE WIZARD OF OZ. Her WORLD, PETER PAN, REEFER ACT TWO PIPPIN, HAIR, JOSEPH AND daughters were busy “on stage” MADNESS and RAGTIME. Her THE AMAZING TECHNICOL- while Mom was busy “backstage”. first real gig at the Warner was Scene 1 Outside the House OR DREAMCOAT, AGNES OF Donna is employed at Northwest- with Evergreene Studios working GOD, FOREVER PLAID, RAG- ern Regional #7 High School and Opening Act II...... Ancestors on the restoration. She is ex- TIME, OVER THE RIVER AND when not busy at school or the tremely grateful to have the War- THROUGH THE WOODS, THE theater she enjoys spending time ner as a creative space to share WHO’S TOMMY, RENT and ONE with her family, especially her five Scene 2 Morticia’s Boudoir with her 11 year old son Harrison. Just Around the Corner...... Morticia & Ancestors NIGHT WITH FANNY BRICE to grandchildren! Special thanks to name a few. Sharon directed the FPW for his constant support. Best kid ever. Just Around the Corner (Playoff)...... Morticia & Ancestors production of WINTER FLOWERS that represented CT and Region I JAMES M. WOOD (Mal Beineke) JONATHAN ZALASKI (Lucas Be- Scene 3 Guest Bedroom in AACTFest 2015 in Grand Rap- has a daytime home at O’Neill’s ineke) The Warner Theatre: OL- ids, MI this past June. Chevrolet Buick in Avon, and is IVER! (Fagin’s Gang), FIDDLER the father of three, and the grand- ON THE ROOF (Fyedka); Thom- Scene 4 Vaudeville DANA B. WILLEY (Key Grip) father of six! Jim has appeared in aston Opera House (LCT): CHI- The Moon and Me...... Uncle Fester & Female Ancestors Dana is the Project Manager of numerous productions here at the CAGO (Male Dancer); Terryville the On-Line System for DCF-State Warner: both behind the scenes, High School Drama Club: THE Scene 5 Under the Addams Family Tree of CT and is an active member of and onstage. He truly enjoys his WIZARD OF OZ (The Scarecrow), Happy Sad...... Gomez & Wednesday the Harwinton Lions Club. Dana time spent under the Warner star. ANNIE (Daddy Warbucks), SEUS- has been working on Warner Some of his most memorable SICAL (Horton the Elephant); The- Stage Company productions for production credits include: San- atre At TCC: Director: CINDER- Scene 6 Under the Addams Family Tree over 20 years and over 90 shows. cho in MAN OF LA MANCHA, ELLA’S GLASS SLIPPER, THE Crazier Than You...... Wednesday, Lucas, Mal & Alice It is a family affair – his wife Kar- Mr. Cellophane in CHICAGO, Mr. en, daughter Tori, son-in-law Rob McAfee in BYE, BYE BIRDIE, WIZARD OF OZ, ROALD DAHL’S and 2 sons Dan & Jameson have Mitch in A STREETCAR NAMED WILLY WONKA. Jonathan attends Scene 7 Pugsley’s Bedroom all been a part of the Warner fam- DESIRE, Daddy Warbucks in Central Connecticut State Univer- ily both on-stage and behind the ANNIE, Alfie Doolittle in MY FAIR sity in pursuit of a degree in musi- Scene 8 The Grotto scenes. Warner Theatre: CHITTY LADY, Jim Haller in ALL SHOOK cal theatre. In his “spare time,” he Not Today...... Gomez, Lurch & Uncle Fester CHITTY BANG BANG, GYPSY, UP, and most recently- Horace plays piano, and teaches Sunday CURTAINS, THE 39 STEPS and Vandergelder in HELLO, DOLLY! school at the Terryville Congre- just returned from the AACTFest Thanks to Donna and Lenore for gational Church where he began Scene 9 Park Bench and Taxi Sign in Grand Rapids, MI with the War- always supporting me. And to my a community theatre program. Live Before We Die...... Gomez & Morticia ner’s Team WINTER FLOWERS. real life Alice, Dianna, thanks for “Thanks to family and friends for Tango De Amor...... Gomez & Morticia loving me to the moon and back. their support, Foster for the oppor- JAMESON H. WILLEY (Master Always wish you were here: Mom, tunity, the production team, and ‘all Electrician) Jameson is excited Dad, Dan, and John. Scene 10 The Addams Graveyard to take a break from his busy these crazy happy people’ in The Addams Family!” Tango De Amor (Continued)...... Gomez & Morticia tour schedule as the tech direc- KARLA WOODWORTH (Props) Move Toward the Darkness...... Full Cast tor of the dance company Momix Karla has a degree in fine art from to come back and work on THE Paier College of Art. She has been DAVID ZAHACEWSKI (Lighting When You’re An Addams (Reprise)...... Full Cast ADDAMS FAMILY at the theater classically trained in a number of Designer) David is an aspiring he grew up in. Starting at the War- mediums including photography, design student at Western Con- ner with his family at the age of 7, Rosemahling, and faux finishes. necticut State University. He has Jameson gained a tech theater She has worked on a number of designed lights for the Warner THE WARNER STAGE COMPANY education and a large extended shows here at the Warner includ- Theatre’s Main Stage productions family. He would like the take this ing ANNIE, A CHRISTMAS CAR- of PETER PAN, DIRTY ROTTEN The Warner Stage Company (WSC), created by Jim Fritch in 1987, is a group of dedicated time to thank everyone over the OL, WITNESS FOR THE PROSE- SCOUNDRELS, and HELLO, volunteers with expertise in specific areas of theatre production. The WSC is responsible years who helped him create his CUTION, SUNSET BOULEVARD, DOLLY. He also designed A VIEW career so he can live his dream MOON OVER BUFFALO, CUR- for the planning and execution of both the Warner Stage Company Musical and the Warner FROM THE BRIDGE and AVOW Studio Theatre Series—one of Connecticut’s most celebrated community theatre programs. every day. TAINS, ANYTHING GOES, MAGIC TREEHOUSE, JOSEPH in the Nancy Marine Studio The- Donna Bonasera Diane Kirkman* Mary Reilly* Donna Williams DONNA WILLIAMS (Produc- AND THE AMAZING TECHNI- atre at the Warner. I would like to Joanne Chenkus Holly McCann Andrew Smith James Wood tion Stage Manager) Donna has COLOR DREAMCOAT, SHREK thank Jamie and my crew for work- Lea Dmytryck, Chair Neil Pagano Jack Tarter Karla Woodworth been involved with the Warner - THE MUSICAL, EVIL DEAD: ing their ghostly tails off to make Jim Fritch* Sandra Parente Val Vitalo *In Memoriam Stage Company for more than THE MUSICAL, PLAID TIDINGS, this production possible. Thank Taryn Glasser Marilyn Plaskiewicz Sharon A. Wilcox twenty years, starting when her ALL SHOOK UP, LOVE, SEX & you Mom, Dad, and Amanda. En- Pat Hanlon Renee C. Purdy Dana B. Willey three daughters first performed in THE IRS, SONGS FOR A NEW joy the show! WHO’S WHO WHO’S WHO
KING AND I (Landmark Communi- and FOOTLOOSE (Landmark Family for being phenomenal to KAITLYN ANTHONY (Ancestor) Lutheran Church in Southbury Warner, where she appeared as ty Theatre); SONGS FOR A NEW Community Theatre at the Tho- work with, her fantastic parents Kaitlyn couldn’t be more excited to and an IT Program Manager at GE Grandma Josephine in Willy Won- WORLD; LOVE, SEX AND THE maston Opera House), JOSEPH for putting theater in her life, and be back on the Warner Stage with Capital. Thanks to my beautiful ka and the Chocolate Factory. She IRS (co design); MOON OVER AND THE AMAZING TECH- Christopher Gladysz- always. her mom, Pat Hanlon, on Stage wife, Lucia, and four children for recently played Mrs. Rose in HEL- BUFFALO; CURTAINS; THE NICOLOR DREAMCOAT, ALL Right, an extraordinary cast by her all their love and support. LO DOLLY. Other Warner Stage TAFFETAS, I LEFT MY HEART SHOOK UP and AIN’T MISBE- SYDNEY WEISER (Wednesday side, and a dedicated crew behind productions include FIDDLER ON (Warner Theatre Nancy Marin Stu- HAVIN (Thomaston Opera House). Addams) an incoming junior at the scenes. Kaitlyn was most re- JOHN FARIAS (Gomez Addams) THE ROOF (Yente), RAGTIME dio); 9 T-O 5; SWEET CHARITY; Under his direction, Watertown Hall High School and the Greater cently a pirate in PETER PAN at John is excited to once again be (Immigrant, Houdini’s Mother BRIGADOON; 42ND ST, FUNNY High School’s 2015 production of Hartford Academy of the Arts, is the Warner. Prior to that, Kaitlyn performing on the Warner stage, and Sob Sister), CHITTY CHIT- GIRL, CHILDREN OF EDEN (Mu- LEADER OF THE PACK and 2009 a West Hartford resident. A musi- took a 10 year hiatus from the most recently appearing as Che TY BANG BANG and SUNSET sicals at Richter); HELLO DOLLY production of ONCE ON THIS cal theatre student at GHAA, she Warner Stage to attend Springfield in EVITA. Favorite Warner roles BLVD. Susan has also appeared (Palace Theatre Waterbury CT) ISLAND were awarded Seven performed in last year’s black box College and begin her career as include Francis in FOREVER in community theater productions ADRIFT IN MACAO; GOLDA’S Angel’s Halo Award for Best High production of Antigone as a Coun- an Occupational Therapist while PLAID, Simon Stride in JEKYLL throughout the area including BALCONY; GREAT AMERICAN School Musical. Foster thanks cil Elder and the mainstage musi- continuing to coach boys and girls AND HYDE and Barrett in TITAN- BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, EXIT Sharon, Dan, Donna, Pat, Renee cal of Sweet Charity as bus boy/ high school volleyball in South- IC, THE MUSICAL. Other favorite the Thomaston Opera House, THE KING, SEASON’S GREET- , Lesley and the entire cast and acting ensemble. She has studied wick, MA. Kaitlyn and her hus- roles include: Giuseppe Zangara THE WAY YOU WEAR YOUR INGS, KISS ME KATE (The- crew for their very coolness. ballet and jazz at the Hartt School, band had the pleasure of getting in ASSASSINS, Steve in HAIR, HAT: THE MUSIC OF GEORGE atreworks New Milford); CT Gay as well as ballet and Luigi jazz at married on the Warner Stage in Tony in WEST SIDE STORY, the GERSHWIN at the Tri-Arts Sharon Men’s Chorus and other CT the- SOPHIE RUNDHAUG (Ancestor) GHAA. Sydney has studied voice September 2013. Thank you to my Barber in MAN OF LAMANCHA, Playhouse, ANNIE GET YOUR atre companies. Credits include This is Sophie’s second show at with Dr. Susan Mardinly and piano husband, Curtis, for supporting my Roger in GREASE, Rapunzel’s GUN and FIORELLO at the Gary- award winning Equity, Community, the Warner, where she previously with Arthur Villar, and receives vo- passion for theater! I love you toot- Prince in INTO THE WOODS, The Olivia Theater in Bethlehem. Summer Stock and Academic pro- performed in ANNIE (Annie). Re- cal coaching from Emmett Drake, sie pop! “It’s a helluva start, being and Raphael in ORPHEUS which When not singing and performing ductions cent production credits include: all at the Hartt School of Music. able to recognize what makes you John performed both Off-Broad- in theater, Susan enjoys her job . ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Lady Sydney has participated four happy.” -Lucille Ball way and at the Fringe Festival in as a reading specialist in the New KATHERINE RAY (Morticia Add- Larken), YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, years consecutively in the Hartt Edinburgh, Scotland. When not Milford Public Schools where she ams)Instead of inserting preten- CHARLIE BROWN (Snoopy), Vocal Honors program, through PETER BARD (Lurch) Peter is on stage, John performs for 22 wrote and directed two original tious crap about herself here, the and CINDERELLA (Cinderella). which she received both the Bel very honored and excited to be students Monday through Friday. musical theater productions as waggish, efficacious, indefatiga- Thanks to the cast, crew & produc- Canto Award and Anderson Schol- playing the role of Lurch in this He is a fourth grade teacher for part of the after school arts pro- ble, Katherine would like to use tion team for way more than One arship. Additionally, Sydney won year’s production of THE ADD- the Monroe Public School System. gram. I’d like to thank Foster for this space for sincere thanks. First (Ab)normal Night! ... Loved every second place this year and third AMS FAMILY. He would like to John would like to dedicate this giving me this incredible opportu- to Foster Reese who, with his qui- maniacal minute! Full Disclosure: place last in NATS, and she placed thank is wonderful girlfriend Nicole performance to his two great kids, nity, Dan for his musical direction et grace and humor has been an Jimmy, you may play Lucas’ dad, as a semi-finalist in the Hal Leon- for putting up with him as he took Sophia and Elliott, los amores de and the whole amazing cast and enormous support and comfort in but you’ll always be my Daddy ard Vocal Competition. Sydney the time to rehearse and perform. mi vida. crew. so many ways. Love you to the Warbucks! Thanks also to mom, is a fellow of the Ensign-Darling Peter has performed at the War- moon and back! Thank you to Dan dad & Yaya for miles of Moving Vocal Fellowship at the Bushnell ner Theatre before in the one act JAKE FINCH (Ancestor) Jake is KEVIN HALES (Master Carpenter) Porri and Donna Williams for their Toward The Darkness. in Hartford. Musical theatre credits festival and RAGTIME THE MU- a sophomore at Dean College Kevin is a retired electrician (40 perpetual love and guidance. Patty include Kiss Me Kate (Lilli Vanes- SICAL. Peter has also performed majoring in dance. He was last years) and had been the president Paganucci for her teaching talents DIANNA WALLER (Alice Beineke) si), Into the Woods (The Baker’s in such plays as MARY POPPINS seen on the Warner stage in SE- of the Torrington Area Model Rail- and time. Gratitude to the entire is thrilled to be performing on the Wife), Les Miserables (Eponine), THE MUSICAL (Mr. Banks TOH), USSICAL (2005) and PETER PAN roaders for the past 10 years and cast for the outpouring of love and Warner Stage, and would like to Joseph...Dreamcoat (Narrator), A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM (2007). From 2005-2014 he was worked security here at the Warner laughs. Colossal thanks and love thank Foster, Dan, and Sharon for and over 20 other productions (Oberon NVCC) and most recently, a part of the Region 6 Players from 2005 to 2007. Kevin was part to Sharon Wilcox for putting the the opportunity. A graduate of the since the second grade, including HAIRSPRAY (Edna NVCC). and is currently a company mem- of the set building crew here at the talented team together, and last American Musical and Dramatic Broadway in Ravello, which trav- ber of Impact Dance Company Warner from 2000 to 2007, serving but not least, my Gomez “Jet’aime, Academy, some of her favorite eled to southern Italy in 2013, and JOHN DRESSEL (Rehearsal (Wilmington, MA). Some of his as master carpenter from 2004 to mon cher. Jet’aime toujours.” past roles include: Lucy in YOU’RE Phantom of the Barn with Madison Accompanist/Keyboard) John is favorite roles with Region 6 play- 2007. He is returning to the War- AGOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, Lyric Stage last summer. thrilled to be back at the Warner ers include Ching in ANYTHING ner after 4 years away and recent- FOSTER EVANS REESE Susan in COMPANY at the Vaga- Theatre working with such a great GOES and Nibs in PETER PAN. I ly worked on the set for CHITTY (Director/Choreographer; bond in Baltimore, Ann Deever in SHARON A. WILCOX (WSC Pro- cast and production team. Previ- would like to thank the production CHITTY BANG BANG, TITANIC, Ancestor) Foster returns to direct ALL MY SONS, Judy in 9-5: THE duction Manager/Lenore/Woman ous credits include DIRTY ROT- staff on how wonderful this show WITNESS FOR THE PROSECU- his third musical on the Warner MUSICAL, Georgie Bukatinsky in 1) Sharon has been involved in TEN SCOUNDRELS, RAGTIME turned out to be. Amazing job to TION, SUNSET BOULEVARD, Theatre Mainstage (HAIRSPRAY, THE FULL MONTY, Meg Brockie both professional and commu- and EVITA at the Warner Theatre, the actors and dancers! CURTAINS, MOON OVER BUF- JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING in BRIGADOON, The Authority nity theatre for almost 28 years. MASTER CLASS, NUNCRACK- FALO, ANYTHING GOES, EVIL TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT). Figure in HAIRSPRAY, and Ruth She had performed extensively ERS and SWEENEY TODD at SUSAN HACKEL (Grandma) DEAD-THE MUSICAL, FIDDLER Other director/choreographer in BLITHE SPIRIT (Twice!), Dian- throughout CT and New York Phoenix Stage Company, and Susan is thrilled to be cast in her ON THE ROOF, PLAID TIDI- credits include Richard O’Brien’s na would like to thank her real life and across the country. Director/ MARY POPPINS, GUYS AND dream role as Grandma, as she INGS, ALL SHOOK UP, PETER THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW leading man, Jim, for being simply choreographer credits include DOLLS and MUSIC MAN at Land- has enjoyed doing character voic- PAN, REEFER MADNESS, (Nancy Marine Studio Theater), amazing. A huge shout out to the numerous musical (and non-mu- mark Community Theater. John is es her whole life. This is her sec- RAGTIME, THE 39 STEPS and CHICAGO, LES MISERABLES cast, and crew of The Addams sical) productions. Some of her the music director for St. James ond time playing a grandma at the AMERICAN IDIOT. WHO’S WHO WHO’S WHO
with Dan again after Two By Two ting up with him. She has designed costumes for The Beautiful Lauren Stango, The theatrical endeavors! PAT HANLON (Assistant Stage and high school drama classes. numerous theatrical productions Kool-with-a-K Christy, The Dorky Manager) Pat started working I’m also glad I’m getting to work KELSEY MORRIS (Ancestor) Kelsey for more than 25 years and is hap- Matt Durland, Dan Wagoner, and JEANINE PRAY (Ancestor) Pro- backstage over 20 years ago. She with Kelsey Morris again as well is excited to be performing in an- py to return to the Warner Stage so many more, but especially his duction credits include: REEF- has also been prop mistress, spot as my best friend Kenneth Lautz. other Warner Theatre production. Company as co-designer for THE wonderful talented cast! I hope all ER MADNESS (Ensemble), ALL up ,set crew and production stage Lastly thanks to the wonderful cast Credits: Warner Theatre: HELLO, ADAMS FAMILY, alongside Re- of you enjoy the show and I am so SHOOK UP (Ensemble), and JO- manager for OLIVER and LONG for just being wonderful. DOLLY! (Ensemble), Goshen nee Purdy. Past Warner Stage Co thankful for Foster, Donna, Sharon, SEPH AND THE AMAZING TECH- DAYS JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Players: TWO BY TWO (Ra- productions include SHREK, and and Dan, for letting me be a part of NICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Ensem- and onstage with her daughter CHRIS LAPLANTE (Sound De- chel), Warner Theatre: RAGTIME REEFER MADNESS. Currently, my first Warner production! And to ble/Dancer) with Warner Stage Kait as a nun in THE SOUND OF signer). Chris has run sound for (Chorine, Ensemble), PETER PAN Lesley is the costume designer all cast mates; CULTIVATE! Company; JESUS CHRIST SU- MUSIC. Thanks Joleen and Kait various Warner productions such (Ostrich, Indian Dancer). She has for the Downtown Cabaret Theater PERSTAR (Mary Magdalene) and for bringing me into the magic of as EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL, been training in classical ballet for in Bridgeport, where she has de- PATRICIA PAGANUCCI (Ancestor) THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW the Warner family, Charlie thanks FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, ALL 14 years at The Nutmeg Conser- signed more than 100 productions Lives in Southbury, Ct.; Recent (Usherette #2) with Phoenix The- for supporting my love for my SHOOK UP, PETER PAN, REEF- vatory For The Arts, and in many for both the DCT Children’s Com- show credits include: RATGTIME ater in New Britain. Thanks to home away from home! ER MADNESS THE MUSICAL, other styles. She has attended pany as well as the Cabaret’s main (Ensemble), A CHRISTMAS CAR- Foster, Dan and Dave for helping RAGTIME, A CHARLIE BROWN ballet summer intensives at The stage. Additional costume design OL (Mrs. Dilber), THE UNDER- us through this kooky and mysteri- STEPHEN HOUK (Asst. Master CHRISTMAS, DIRTY ROTTEN Washington Ballet (2 years) and credits include the Broadway PANTS (Gertrude), and FIDDLER ous rehearsal process! Thank you Carpenter) By day, Steve is the SCOUNDRELS, THE 39 STEPS, Bossov Ballet. In addition, she has premier of ONE FOR MY BABY ON THE ROOF (Shaindel). I am a to Renee and Leslie and all the Manager for Taylor Rental in Tor- AVOW, HELLO DOLLY And most worked on all aspects of lighting at The Duke Theater as well as Realtor with William Raveis Real assistants at the costume shop for rington. After hours, he becomes recently, AMERICAN IDIOT! He and assists in choreography for for Off-Broadway productions at Estate and also a Paralegal. I always giving us your best, we all a community theatre Superman! spent several years as a crew Curtain Call Kids. Kelsey is an SOHO Repertory Theater, The Ju- enjoy dancing like Chita, my 3 look fantastic! Thank you to all of Warner Theatre: AMERICAN IDI- member for Nutmeg Conserva- accomplished photographer hav- dith Anderson Theater, Blue Heron daughters and time with the “great my fellow cast members, we are OT (Co-Master Carpenter), HEL- tory’s version of The Nutcrack- ing won numerous awards both Theater, and NY Play Exchange. girlfriends”. Many thanks to Foster, a pretty spooky bunch and we are LO DOLLY! (Master Carpenter), er. A graduate of Waterbury Arts in amateur and professional com- Regional Costume design credits Dan and Sharon for the opportuni- definitely a family. Special shout AVOW, (Master Carpenter), ALL Magnet School and Connecticut petitions. She would like to thank include HARTT Opera Syracuse ty to work with such a talented and out to my family, my mom, sister, SHOOK UP (Spot Operator), Var- School of Broadcasting, he cur- Foster, Dan, Donna, Pat, John D, Stage, the Connecticut Repertory ghoulish clan. Love to my family grandma and brother who have ious (Set build crew / Transporta- rently works as a freelance audio Renee, Sharon and the entire Cast Theater, University of Connecticut, for their constant support and pa- always supported me 100% and tion); Goshen Players: TWO BY engineer for various groups and & Crew of THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Gateway Playhouse, Long Wharf tience. Hugs to Foster! Break a leg without them I would not be here. TWO (Stage Manager), I LOVE performances around the state. Lets go dead people! Stage Two, Boston Post Road cast and crew - Cultivate! YOU, YOUR PERFECT, NOW Stage Company, Centennial The- RENEE PURDY (Costume De- CHANGE (Stage Manager); Litch- KENNETH LAUTZ (Ancestor) Ken JOSH NEWEY (Uncle Fester) is ater Festival, Seven Angels The- DAN PORRI (Music Director/Con- signer). Design favorites include: field High School: ONCE UPON A is also attending Catholic Universi- delighted and honored to be taking ater, Theater Barn, Theater Works ductor) Music Director: JOSEPH Broadway: ONE FOR MY BABY MATTRESS (Technical Director). ty of America where he is a sopho- part in his second production at New Milford, and the Boston Con- AND THE AMAZING TECHNI- (Asst. Designer); Off Broadway: Working at the Warner has been more majoring in Musical Theater. the Warner Theatre, returning after servatory. Lesley has worked as COLOR DREAMCOAT at the War- ONE NIGHT WITH FANNY BRICE an exhilarating experience for me. In addition to majoring in Musical playing The Lecturer in REEFER a fabric artist and crafts person ner Theater; LITTLE SHOP OF (St Luke’s Theatre New York and Also my family for all of their sup- Theatre, he is also in Redline, MADNESS last fall. Performing as for the Pilobolous dance troupe HORRORS and TWO BY TWO Phoenix Stage Co.); Off-Off Broad- port. one of CUA’s a cappella groups, Uncle Fester for the second time and the Hartford Ballet, and has at the Goshen Playhouse; SWEE- way: ONE (MORE) NIGHT WITH and loves working with costume in a row, Josh is especially excited designed for the Taft School, The NEY TODD at the Phoenix Stage FANNY BRICE (13th St Rep); BENJAMIN (KRAMER) KWALICK and make-up design. His past pro- to be appearing on the main stage Hartt School, and Norwalk High Company. Favorite on stage cred- Regional Professional: A CLOSER (Ancestor) Kramer is a freshman at duction credits include CAROU- for the first time--as one of the School. In addition, Lesley is an its include: Warner Theater’s RAG- WALK WITH PATSY CLINE (Pe- Catholic University of America ma- SEL - Enoch Snow Jr./Ensemble most wonderfully weird characters ongoing teaching artist with the TIME as Tateh, FOREVER PLAID terborough Players) BIG RIVER; joring in Musical Theater. This is - 2014 - The Catholic University around, no less. Other favorite ASAP After School Arts Program and PLAID TIDINGS as Smudge, HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS; I his first time on the Warner stage! of America; RENT - Angel Dumott roles include Inspector Kemp in in Washington Depot, CT where SUNSET BOULEVARD as Joe DO, I DO (Co- design Westches- Recent production credits include Schunard - 2014 - CSA Stage 2; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, Gi- she resides with her husband Pe- Gillis; Thomaston Opera House’s ter Broadway Theatre ); A CLOS- FOOTLOOSE (Ren McCormick) and THE MUSIC MAN - Harold Hill useppe Zangara in Assassins, and ter and sons Ian and Zachary. THE WEDDING SINGER as Rob- ER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE and THE MUSIC MAN (Marcellus - 2014 - Litchfield High School. I the Plant Voice in LITTLE SHOP bie Hart; Phoenix Stage Compa- (Fiddlehead Theatre Co., John Washburn), both with Litchfield would like to thank my family and OF HORRORS. It has been a joy MICHAEL NEWMAN (Ancestor) ny’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS as Hancock Center, Boston); LAST High School Players and TWO BY friends, especially my parents, for to work with this mirthfully maca- is floating between the end of high Jamie. Thank you to Foster, John, TRAIN TO NIBROC (Fifth Letter TWO (Japheth) with Goshen Play- all of their support in my endeav- bre family, and Josh wouldn’t trade school and the beginning of col- Sharon, Donna, Renee, Lesley Productions); Community: RICH- ers. When he’s not sitting up stairs ors in life. the experience for anything...not lege. Recent roles include: Hero and the rest of the production ARD III (Steampunk) – Arch Villain in his room singing or questioning even the moon! (FORUM), Malcolm and Richie (13 team, cast, and crew for sharing Theatre Co. (Bardie Award winner his own existence and not at re- COLBY MORKAN (Pugsley Addams) THE MUSICAL), Demitrius (A MID- in this journey together. Thank you – Best Original Costume Design); hearsal, he is probably wishing Colby is a freshman at Simsbury LESLEY NEILSON BOWMAN SUMMER NIGHTS DREAM). In Mi- to my wonderful pit orchestra and HELLO, DOLLY!; ALL SHOOK that he WAS at rehearsal or play- High School making his Warner (Co-Costume Designer) Lesley chael’s free time he likes to: admire pit singers for contributing their im- UP; SHREK THE MUSICAL; ing the drums. I’d like to thank our Stage Company debut in this pro- received a BFA in Fine Arts and orange tabby cats, chase orange mense and diverse talents to this ANYTHING GOES; GYPSY; THE director Foster and music director duction of THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Art History from Syracuse Univer- tabby cats, and wish for an orange production. Finally, thank you to PRODUCERS ; AND BYE, BYE Dan Porri for this wonderful oppor- He would like to thank everyone sity and a MFA in Theater Design tabby cat. He would like to thank my lovely and talented wife Mere- BIRDIE (Warner Theatre, Tor- tunity. It’s been a pleasure to work involved and his parents for put- from the University of Connecticut. many people, Mom, Beyoncé, dith for her ongoing support of my rington CT); GUYS AND DOLLS;