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Illinois State University ISU ReD: Research and eData Illinois Shakespeare Festival Fine Arts Summer 2009 2009 Illinois Shakespeare Festival Program School of Theatre and Dance Illinois State University Follow this and additional works at: https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/isf Part of the Theatre and Performance Studies Commons Recommended Citation School of Theatre and Dance, "2009 Illinois Shakespeare Festival Program" (2009). Illinois Shakespeare Festival. 23. https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/isf/23 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Fine Arts at ISU ReD: Research and eData. It has been accepted for inclusion in Illinois Shakespeare Festival by an authorized administrator of ISU ReD: Research and eData. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Richard III the theatre at ewinrr 0 cultur-ll, center· • I ~ ILLINOIS " SiHAKJESPlEARJE Sponsored by (&HYDER) THE SNYOER COMPANIES FESTIVAl .-1.PAAf~IHS I HOflLS l (NSUFAl,CE l l'l:ALESf.t.TE 7 - 200J ::_ J21!d JCCkfrJf! AMidsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare June 25, 28, 30,July 2, 5, 9, 11, 17, 19, 23, 25, 30, August 2, 4, 8 Scapin by Bill Irwin and Mark O'Donnell, adapted from Jean Baptiste Moliere June 26, 27,July 1, 3, 10, 12, 18, 21, 24, 29, 31, August 6, 9 Richard Ill by William Shakespeare July 16, 22, 26, 28, August 1, 5, 7 DEB ALLEY JOHN POOLE Anistic Director Managing Director The 2009 Illinois Shakespeare Festival is made possible in part by funding and support provided by individuals, businesses, foundations, government agencies, and organizations. A complete list of Festival contributors is printed on page 24 of the program. ILLINOIS SrATE UNIVERSITY Town of Rllnols'flrst public university • [I] (SMYDEK) •i·iPH•&ln1111rance & Financial Services Tblspra11nmisp1r11111v Normal supportedbv 1 1111nltromth1 THE SNYDER COMPANIES APAATMENTS I HOTEl S I INSURANCE I REAL ESTATE lllinolsAffliC<Juncll • Illinois State University • College ofFine Arts • School ofTheatre • Visit us datj or 111f]ht. .. Or both! Take a break anddt-cy Gyf 01~ hmc~ ei:Jay 'HayJ!:t'liour refaxi11tJ with friends at ourfaGu'toits Ga1: .. Or invite that ~ecia( sorneone for an evenfr13 out on the town. View Swfr1t1ers' ~pecia[ShakeJJeare 1Festiva[nze11u onHne at swingersgrille.com or thefesfival.org .~inge~~ --;, 't;.r., . .. ~ ~~--VI P· C LU B Jo1N Now ANo RECEIVE INSTANT REWARDS A Letterfrom the Artistic Director Like any endeavor ofvalue, the process ofputting together a season of plays involves a lot ofhard work. Lastyear's props and costumes are hardly put back on racks, the sets and lights barely taken down, before we begi,n the process of crafting another season. A slate ofplays is chosen before we get to the end ofAugust; directors and designers hired soon after that. Auditions are in foll swing by October with casting completed by February. Budgets need to be finalized and marketing readied before the weather turns cold. Spring brings design meetings, the hiring oftechnicians, and a million administrative details to negotiate. And by mid-May we're thick into process of building and rehearsing these shows. The days can sometimes be long, but it's immensely satisfying work, and we feel fortunate to spend our days in service to an organization whose chief purpose is the sharing ofa good story. The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is proud to bringyou origi,nal and hand crafted pieces ofart - stories created through the collaborative efforts of more than 75 artists and technicians - ably supported by a remarkable cadre of administrators, educators, and.front of house staff. Our company comes.from all parts of the United States (and occasionally .from outside our borders) and brings with them remarkable talents and a tenacious passion far the work. This summer the Illinois Shakespeare Festival company is delighted to offer you three outstanding productions on our main stage, along with a wonderfully wacky greenshow and a new adaptation ofShakespeare's The Tempest, staged especially far family viewing. The popularity ofour weekend jazz series has encouraged us to add another night ofmusic on Wednesdays - an exciting and eclectic mixture ofsounds .from around the world. And this year, far the very first time, we are offering three sessions of Camp Shakespeare - an opportunity far teen actors to learn more about the art of theatre. I join with my many colleagues in welcoming you to the 32nd season ofthe Illinois Shakespeare Festival. Were happy you re here and hope our hard work will add a little magi,c to your summer. Please come back to share in more of the fun and bringyour family and.friends! Best regards, Deb 5 ~ Midsummer NightS Dream by William Shakespeare To escape an arranged marriage with out the young lovers using the same Demetrius, Hermia and her lover potion, but only makes things worse. Lysander run offto an enchantedforest. Now Demetrius and Lysander both love The jealous Demetrius pursues the Helena instead ofHermia. When some two lovers and is, in turn, pursued by simple workmen show up to rehearse a Helena - the girl he's discarded for play, Puck turns their leader, Bottom, Hermia. In this same forest, Oberon into an ass. Titania wakes up, sees the and Titania, the king and queen of ass, andfalls in love. In the end, Oberon fairies, are quarreling over possession sets all aright, releasing Titania from ofa little changeling boy. Determined the spell and reversing the magic used to punish Titania, the jealous Oberon on the lovers. Oberon and Titania are anoints her eyes with a magic potion, reconciled. Hermia marries Lysander ensuring she'llfall in love with whatever and Helena marries Demetrius. Bottom she sees when she awakes. Meanwhile is restored and the workmen perform the mischievous Puck tries to straighten their play at the royal wedding. 6 Dramatis Person£ - in order of appearance - Philostrate .................................... NICHOLAS DARGIS'!' Servant . DENNIS FLORINEt Theseus ..... ... ............................... WAYNE T. CARRA'. Hippolyta .....................................JOSEPHINE HALLA'. Egeus ......................................... BRIAN RooNEvf Hermia . VICTORIA CACIOPOLI Demetrius ....................................... CHRIS AMos"' Lysander .......................................CODY PROCTORf Helena .......................................... KATE CooKt Peter ~nee................................ RAYMOND L. CHAPMAN.A'. Bottom . ROBERT GERARD ANDERSON .A'. Snug ........................................... RON THOMASt Snout . RHYS W. LOVELL Starveling..................................... JAKE SzczEPANIAKt Flute ........ .. ............................ ALEXANDERS. GALICKf Puck. KEVIN RICH.A'. Puck's Man ..................................... DENNIS FLORINE'!' Puck's Man .................................... NICHOLAS DARGISt Peaseblossom .................................... JACKIE TRABILSY Oberon ................................. ... DAVID KORTEMEIER.A'. Titania . ...... MICHELLE SHUPE.A'. Moth . CARYS LOVELL Mustardseed . SARA CooN Cobweb......................................... ALANNAH RAY Understudies: Lori Adams (Titania),Jackie Trabilsy (Hippolyca), Dennis Florine (Puck/Snour/~ince), Rhys W: Lovell (Oberon/Theseus), Nicholas Dargis (Bottom) A'.Member of Actors' Equity Association fEquity Membership Candidate Director . DEB ALLEY Costume Designer . LAUREN LOWELL Scenic Designer ................................... JOHN C. STARK Lighting Designer ................................. R. LEE KENNEDY Sound Designer ................................... .JOSEPH CouRT Stage Manager. ABIGAIL S. HARTMANN Voice/Text Director ................................. KRISTA Scon Fight Director .................................... C. DREW VIDAL 7 Scapin by Bill Irwin and Mark O'Donnell, adapted from Jean Baptiste Moliere The young, rich and impulsive Octave to marry the gypsy girl - Zerbinette. panics when he hears his father, Argante, Both young men know their fathers will is returning.from an overseas visit not be happy with them marrying without with designs to marry him to Geronte's their consent. In desperation, they turn daughter. Although Geronte is his father's to Scapin - a clever and mischievous best friend, the daughter is from a foreign servant. With the help ofhis sidekick marriage and unknown in Venice. While Sylvester, Scapin pulls out all the stops to his father was away, Octave fell in love help the cause oftrue love. He makes up with and married Hyacinthe - an wild tales, cheats both fathers ofmoney, impoverished young woman ofcompletely and even stuffs Geronte in a sack to receive mysterious background. In the meantime, a beating.from an imaginary mob. In the Octave's equally, young, rich and end, a surprise development sets all aright, impulsive bestfriend Leander - Geronte's and Scapin pulls one more scam to earn son - has fallen in love with and wishes everyone's forgiveness. Thanks to Vern Hanks and the Motorcycle Safety Program of the Illinois State University College of Applied Science and Technology for use of the Segway _CiID'l[i) ~ ~~ [m dba~ W:@~~ ~Jm3k~ ~ Galiliison K!eilloli ~ncl mucli molie! on the Web at www.artsblooming.org 8 Dramatis Person~ Octave, son of Argante. ••••••• CHRIS AMos'f Sylvestre, servant to Octave . .RAYMOND L. CHAPMAN}£ Scapin, servant to Leander . ROBERT GERARD ANDERSONJE Hyacinth, beloved of Octave . • VICTORIA CACIOPOLI Argante, father of Octave . ••• BRIAN RooNEY'f Geronte, father of Leander . • DAVID KORTEMEIER}£ Leander, son of Gerome ... • WAYNET. CARR}£ Zerbinette, beloved