Mrs. Mannerly by Jeffrey Hatcher
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Mrs. Mannerly by jeffrey hatcher COCA BLACKBOX THEATRE maxandlouie.com THURSDAY, MAY 23 – SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2013 Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher’s manners class graduation. Circa 1967, Steubenville, Ohio. Director’s Note in this new age of social media and human isolation “Mrs Mannerly” explores the end of an era when we were schooled in the proper way to present oneself and make others comfortable. social graces have been replaced by the pressures to succeed at Mrs. Mannerly all costs, and the worship of the almighty dollar. by jeffrey hatcher this play is also the exploration of a very unusual friendship between two quite unique individuals. Donna Weinsting and charlie ingram have brought these won- derful characters to life and formed a romance, of sorts, which allows each of the characters to grow and move forward. cAST in a recent New York Times article debating the need for cursive writing to be taught in our schools, i stumbled across a comment from a gentleman that speaks to the Mrs. Mannerly .......................................................... Donna Weinsting philosophy of “Mrs Mannerly.” Jeffrey .......................................................................charlie ingram “cursive, along with proper table manners, shaving once a day, and tuck- ProDUCTION STAFF ing your shirt in, may be relics of the past, consigned to the trash heap of history alongside the art of conversation, politely paying attention to those Director ......................................................... David Hemsley caldwell you’re with rather than an electronic device, and addressing strangers or your elders as ‘Mr’ or ‘Mrs’, or even ‘Ms’. Stage Manager ....................................................... Holly Marie Hunter sure, they are entirely unnecessary in the great scheme of things. Let ‘em Scenic Designer ..................................................christopher M. Waller die, if they’re not dead already. Lighting Designer ......................................................... Maureen Berry on the other hand, there are some things which, while not serving a prac- Costume Designer ...........................................................sara Wiegard tical purpose, do add a graciousness and elegance to the business of living. Sound Designer ............................................................Amanda Werre things which ennoble humanity, or convey respect. We’ve lost too many of Properties Designer ..........................................Wendy renée Greenwood those—little things, eroding away bit by bit, like sand from a favorite beach. Technical Director ........................................................ tanner Douglas A loss that you’re hardly aware of until you look up one day and see that the Master Carpenter ......................................................... Nathan c. Lewis entire beach is gone. that’s when you realize how big the little things are after Wardrobe ....................................................................... Audra Novak all.” Property Assistant ......................................................... Molly Houghton David Bartlett–Keweenaw Bay, Michigan Graphic Designer .................................................roxanne Aubrey Marina i’m sure my feelings have something to do with my age, however, i do mourn the loss of many aspects of our culture and history, a world of social grace, polite con- Setting: Fall, 1967. Mrs. Mannerly’s manners class. various other places in sideration and respect for others. David Hemsley Caldwell steubenville, ohio. the play will be performed without an intermission. MissioN stAteMeNt Max & Louie Productions enhances lives through the arts by presenting bold, brave plays with humor and heart that entertain and challenge, bringing artists and The director is a member of the Stage Directors and audiences together in a shared experience that illuminates life through joy, Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union. wonder, laughter and truth. MRS. MANNERLY was first produced by Illusion Theater, MAx & Louie executive Bo ArD Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jovanka Hammond (president), Jackie chambers, Michael H. Robbins and Bonnie Morris, Producing Directors. sandra Dufay, De Kaplan, James H. Moss, Matt Posey, clark singleton, stellie siteman MRS. MANNERLY was subsequently produced by Alley Theatre, Houston, Texas, Gregory Boyd, Artistic Director; Dean R. Gladden, Managing Director. “MRS. MANNERLY is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.” cAST ProDuctioN & DesiGN s tAFF Donna Weinsting (Mrs. Mannerly) is so delighted to be working David Hemsley Caldwell (Director) is pleased to be working with Max & Louie with Max & Louie Productions for the first time. in their short Productions. He most recently directed Vintage Hitchcock and Kimberly Akimbo for the existence they have produced stellar work. Donna has worked with Dixie theatre Foundation and Driving Miss Daisy for cFRT in North carolina. He most of the professional theatre companies in st. Louis and in has worked regionally at the cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, La Mirada Perform- regional theatre. some of Donna’s favorite roles have been as the ing Arts center, Milwaukee repertory theatre, Meadowbrook theatre, riverside title character in “the Madwoman of chaillot”, eleanor in “the theatre, Muhlenberg summer Music Festival, Montana rep.,totem Pole Play- Lion in Winter”, thelma cates in “ ‘night, Mother”. Bessie in house, Merrimack rep., Pennsylvania stage company, the Arrow rock Lyceum “From Door to Door”, Jean in the one woman play, “Another Home invasion” theatre,Florida studio theatre, Allenberry Playhouse, the Hula Hut in Waikiki and and clairee in steel Magnolias as well as many others. this delightful play will at the MTC, the Duplex, New Dramatists and the Avalon theatre in NYc. David surely become one of her favorites. Donna has done voiceovers, commercials, Has also taught and directed for otterbein university and the Webster conservato- independent films, is one of the voices of KDHx’s Arts calendars and is a stand up ry. Webster productions include Violet, Loot, A New Brain, Bat Boy, Company, Jacques Brel comedian. Donna has received two Judy Awards and been nominated twice for and Hello Again. other past productions include Travels With My Aunt, Chaps, Radio Gals, Kevin Kline Awards for outstanding Lead Actress in a play. she was delighted to Bosh & Moonshine, No Sex Please, We’re British, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Guys & Dolls, A be the recipient of the Kevin Kline Award in 2007. Working with director, David Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Marriage of Bette and Boo, The Rivals, Pump Hemsley caldwell is a special treat as is working with my talented fellow actor, Boys & Dinettes. Annie, Big, Nunsense, The Taffetas, Bye Bye Birdie, How to Succeed in Business charlie ingram. special thanks to stellie and De for all their work in bringing this Without Really Trying, The Drowsy Chaperone, Gypsy and Urinetown. He also directed Forever little treasure to life. Plaid in Hawaii, and the Los Angeles premiere of Smoke on the Mountain and Sanders Family Christmas. He served as Artistic Director for the Gretna timbers theatre from Charlie Ingram (Jeffrey, Kim, chucky, Jamie, ralph, Pop, Bill 1996 through 2000 and is the current Artistic Director of the production. David & Patsy)is honored to be a part of Max & Louie for the first time received his MFA from Brandeis university and began his career as a Literary Agent this summer! charlie is going to be a senior at Webster university and casting Associate for television (The Cosby Show), film, and theatre. studying to get his BFA in Musical theatre. He was most recently seen in Legally Blonde, A Midsummer Nights Dream, and The Children’s Holly Marie Hunter (stage Manager) is thrilled to be back with Max & Louie Hour at Webster and regional credits include Sunday in the Park with Productions after stage managing The Violet Hour for them last August. Her other George at the repertory theatre of st. Louis and Sound of Music at professional experience includes work as a Production Assistant at the repertory stages st. Louis. Watch for charlie at the MuNY this summer. He would like to theatre of st. Louis (Blackbird, The 39 Steps, High, Beehive), stage Management in- thank his family, Becca, and the Gentlemen for all their love and support. tern at cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (Beehive, Pavilion), and stage Management intern at seattle children’s theatre (Harold and the Purple Crayon (World Premiere), Robin Hood, A Year with Frog and Toad). Christopher M. Waller (scenic Designer) is excited to be back designing for Max & Louie after a short hiatus! He is a Kansas native with a BA in communication/ theatre Arts from sterling college in sterling, Kansas and an MFA in theatre Professional Picture Hanging Design and technology from the university of Georgia. christopher’s work has Creative Framing also been seen with the New Line theatre and Webster Groves theatre Guild in st. Louis, ozark Actors theatre in rolla, 7 stages in Atlanta, Boulder ensemble Gary J. Haller theatre in Boulder, Paragon theatre, theatre esprit Asia, Ashton Productions, President Northglenn Players, and Northglenn Youth theatre in the Denver metro area. He Artistic Picture Frames, Inc. is the technical Director of the D.L. Parsons theatre in Northglenn, colordao 1422 South Big Bend Blvd. Phone and owner of Waller Designs, a full service entertainment design studio. to see Richmond Heights,