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The Threepenny Opera VILLANOVA THEATRE PRESENTS APRIL 14-26, 2015 book and lyrics by Bertolt Brecht english adaptation by Marc Blitzstein music by Kurt Weill directed by Valerie Joyce PC front 2014.indd 4 9/3/14 2:51 PM About Villanova University Since 1842, Villanova University’s Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition has been the cornerstone of an academic community in which students learn to think critically, act compassionately and succeed while serving others. There are more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students in the Univer- sity’s six colleges – the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Villanova School of Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing, the College of Professional Studies and the Villanova University School of Law. As students grow intellectually, Villanova prepares them to become ethical leaders who create positive change everywhere life takes them. In Gratitude The faculty, staff, and students of Villanova Theatre extend sincere gratitude to those generous benefactors who have established endowed funds in support of our efforts: Marianne M. and Charles P. Connolly, Jr. ’70 Dorothy Ann and Bernard A. Coyne, Ph.D. ̓55 Patricia M. ’78 and Joseph C. Franzetti ’78 The Donald R. Kurz Family Peter J. Lavezzoli ’60 Msgr. Joseph F.X. McCahon ’65 Mary Anne C. Morgan ̓70 and Family & Friends of Brian G. Morgan ̓67, ̓70 Anthony T. Ponturo ’74 For information about how you can support the Theatre Department, please contact Heather Potts-Brown, Director of Annual Giving, at (610) 519-4583. Villanova Theatre gratefully acknowledges the generous support of its many patrons & subscribers. We wish to offer special thanks to our ‘14- ‘15 Benefactors: TAN This list is updated as of April 1, 2015 TANGGOO A Running Friend Delia Mullaney Martin Myers HH PP John L. Abruzzo, M.D. Peggy & Bill Hill Bill & Mimi Nolan OO Donna Adams-Tomlinson Nancy & Joseph Hopko Beverly Nolan Loretta Adler Kerri L. Huntsman Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Northrup Marion Angelini John Immerwahr & Dot Plantholt Daphne Apostolidis Kathy Byrnes Tom Plavcan Nancy Arthur in Honor of Fran and John Ricciutti Dr. Joan Baker Jim Christy Joe Schick & Phoebe Baxter Edward Kaier Michael Williamson Thomas Blackburn Carolyn Klock Louis Sirico Joe & Miriam Blimm Martha & Leo Kob Mary & Bill Schremp Donald & Phyllis Born Joan & Jack Kramer Barry & Laura Selinsky Carol Boslet Edward & Gloria Kresch Sheila Shannon Robert & Kathleen Campbell Dr. Sarvesh & Elaine Sharer Bonnie Cook Priscilla Kulkarni Bill & Cathy Siple Diane D’Angelo Bob & Mary Lawler Norman K. Smith Dr. Mary Desmond Ken & Fran Leider Terry & Joe Sousa Valerie Downing Patricia Loudis Robert Stokes Bud Drago Dave & Karen Mainhart Gay Strickler Mary Jane Fullam Dorothea D. Martin Joyce Swoyer Karen Gaffney James Matthews Tangerine Honorable John & Dr. & Mrs. Edward McAssey Lloyd B. Tepper Anne Gartland Barbara Ann McCarraher Joseph & Susame Thompson Stan Gibbell Layne & Terry McHugh Joanne & Paul Tierney Thomas & Mary Jane McKenna Mary Ellen Trainer Josephine Gudowicz Mary Ann McPherson Barbara Wall Sonja Haggert Mary Beth Miller James Weeks Dick & Carolyn Hammond Suzanne Mills Seth & Becky Whidden Jane & Walter Harrington Peg & George Murphy Patricia Wood John A. Hermann & Jane Mullany Gifts of $25 and above are acknowledged in the program. If your name has been misprinted or omitted, or if you are interested in supporting Villanova Theatre, please contact: Kimberly Reilly, Director of Marketing & PR at (610) 519 - 7454 Every Second Saturday TTAANNGGOO a monthly event HHOOPP where every bunny's dancing FREE Tango Jam at 6 PM FREE Tango Lesson at 8 PM Dancing at 9 PM and into the wee hours for only $12 www.tangohop.com Sangha Space • 610-869-2323 116 W. Baltimore Pike • Media, PA Villanova Theatre Presents THE THREEPENNY OPERA Book and Lyrics by Music by BERTOLT BRECHT KURT WEILL English Adaptation by MARC BLITZSTEIN Musical Director Scenic Design PETER A. HILLIARD DANIEL P. BOYLEN Costume Design Lighting Design JANUS STEFANOWICZ JEROLD R. FORSYTH Sound Design Dramaturgy JOHN STOVICEK HALLIE MARTENSON Directed & Choreographed by VALERIE JOYCE, Ph.D. APRIL 14 - 26, 2015 Vasey Hall, Villanova Theatre THE THREEPENNY OPERA is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com. The video or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever is strictly prohibited. SETTING: London, England. 1838 CAST (in order of appearance) Street Singers.........................………....Christen Mandracchia, Mikal Odom, Cari Brezina J. J. Peachum………………….....………………….....……..Mitchell Bloom Mrs. Peachum…………………….....………………………..Meghan Winch Filch…………………………………...……………………….John McGraw Polly Peachum……………………......…………………….Allyce Morrissey Macheath……………………...........……………………….Stephen Tornetta Jenny…………………………………..................……………....Megan Rose Reverend Kimball……………………….................……………Barry Brait* Tiger Brown (Commissioner of Police)………………………John K. Baxter Smith (Warden)…………..........………………………………....Kyle Fennie Lucy Brown…………………….........…………………………….Jill Jacobs Matt………………………………………......………...…Christopher Dayett Jake………………………………….…………………..Brendan Kortenhaus Bob……………………………………………………………..Chris Monaco Walt……………………..……………………………………….Dan Gorman Betty…………………….………………………………………Meg Trelease Dolly………….……………………………………….Rebecca Jane Cureton Molly………………………………..……………………Elizabeth Campbell Coaxer………………...…………………………………..Samantha Simpson Beggars...……………...………………Rebecca Jane Cureton; Jim Hawkins *Appearing Courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association PRODUCTION CREW Stage Manager..........................................................................Amanda Coffin Assistant Stage Managers.................................Elise D’Avella, Kristin Miller, Jessica Otterbine Stage Management Consultants............................Brian Klinger, Kate Hanley Fight Choreographer......................................................................Kyle Fennie Tango Instructor...............................................................................Lori Coyle Dance Captain........................................................................Meghan Trelease Master Electrician....................................................................Michael Hamlet Cutter/Draper...........................................................................Jennifer Lanyon Scenic Painter .................................................Kate Coots, Kristina Chadwick Carpenter ................................................................Seth Thomas Schmitt-Hall Sound Board Operator...............................................................Sarah Ochocki Light Board Operator .................................................................Kristin Miller The Threepenny Opera runs approximately two and a half hours, with a 15 minute intermission. Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices. THE THREEPENNY OPERA Musical Numbers Overture............... ACT I Ballad of Mack the Knife................................................................................Street Singers Morning Anthem.....................................................................................................Peachum Instead of Song....................................................................................Mr. & Mrs. Peachum Wedding Song...........................................................................................Macheath’s Gang Pirate Jenny...................................................................................................................Polly Army Song.........................................................................Macheath, Tiger Brown & Gang Wedding Song (Reprise)...........................................................................Macheath’s Gang Love Song ...............................................................................................Macheath & Polly Ballad of Dependency....................................................................................Mrs. Peachum First Threepenny Finale- The World is Mean ..........................Polly, Mr. & Mrs. Peachum Overture.........................................ACT II Melodrama & Polly’s Song......................................................................Polly & Macheath Ballad of Dependency (Reprise).....................................................................Mrs. Peachum Tango Ballad............................................................................................Macheath & Jenny Ballad of the Easy Life...........................................................................................Macheath Barbara Song..................................................................................................................Lucy Jealousy Duet...................................................................................................Lucy & Polly Second Threepenny Finale- How to Survive................Macheath, Mrs. Peachum & Chorus Overture......................................................................ACT III Useless Song.......................................................................................Peachum and Beggars Useless Song (Reprise)...............................................................................................Chorus Solomon Song..........................................................................................Polly, Lucy, Jenny Call from the Grave #1...........................................................................................Macheath Call
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