The Little Theatre on the Square Sullivan, IL 61951 (217) 728-7375 1I the Little Theatre on the Square,* Inc

***** rC 4 rS C Leonard A. Anderson Proudly Presents M. Seth Reines Executive Director Artistic Director . -- A -, The krlesque Musica) June 11 - June 22,1997 The Little Theatre On The Square Sullivan, IL 61951 (217) 728-7375 1I The Little Theatre On The Square,* Inc. IF Presents I I Tk&(desque Mud Conceived by I Ralph G. Allen & Harry Rigby Sketches by Ralph G. Allen Music by Jimmy McHugh Lyrics by Dorothy Fields & A1 Dubin Additional Mwic & Lyrics by Arthur Malvin Produced on Broadway by Terry Allen Kramer & Harry Rigby Scenic Design by Lighting Design by Costume Design by Scott Cooper T. J. Gerckins, USAA Keith Shaw Choreography by Musical Direction & Orchestration by Millie Garvey JR MeAlexander Directed by M. Seth Reines The Cast (in order of appearance) Whit ..............................................................Whit Reichert* Jack .......................................................................Jack Milo * Russell ......................................................Russell Gregory* H Jason ...................................................................Jan . Loete Millie ............................................................. Millie Garvey* Jill ......................................................................Jill Hemann Colin ................................................................Colin Douglas The Sugar Babies........... Tambye Harvey, Amanda May, Mandy Politziner, Errolyn Yavorsky, Jamie Zauner Gentlemen of the Chorus ..............Sage Crum, Jim Daly, Greg Graham, Jason Loete *Denotes Members of Actors' Equity Association m~ad~rr~d dasr**~IunnondC~r. ssdc Ilc.rbrdopoW-UmmbnI Sugar Babies is presented through special permission with Samuel French, Inc. New York, NY ard Work to, . Pull Where would we be without a little help from our friends? Aswe celebrate 20 years of caring for the community. we look back with appreciation to all of the people who helped us get to where we are today. We've taken some big steps through the past 20 years. Merging the Mattoon Memorial and Charleston Community hospi- tals was no small feat in itself. And since then we've added a Regional Cancer Center; established six busy community clinics; added countless programs and services; added nearly 11 5.000 square feet during our recent construction; and built a solid staff of physicians. Every step of the way. we've been blessed with the support of so many fine people: our founders, board members, donors, employees, volunteers - and of course the residents of all of the communities we serve, whose trust and confidence we've worked so hard to earn. Our thanks to each and every one. We couldn't have done it without you! I I I- l BUSH LaJC~N €dS1000 HealthHEALTH Ccntu Drive SYSTEM RO. Box 372 I Mattoon, I1 61938 258- or 348-2525 Still growing strong with a little help from our friends. Page 2 Comments From The Artistic Director Someone once said it takes three elements to make theatre: a performer, a space in which to perform, and an audience. Without you, that vital third element, there would be no theatre - not in Sullivan, not in Chicago, not even on Broadway. So, you can see how important you are to us, not just because you fuel our coffers, but because you fuel our very artistic soul! If you see Lost World or watch reruns of Roseanne, no matter how you react, the dinosaurs (reptilian or human) clon't change their behavioral patterns. You have no effect, other than financial, on their performances. In theatre, your presence and reactions alter the energy, the very chemistry, of every single performance. In simple terms, we need you to make our performance complete. It is, therefore, altogether appropri- hlI. Seth Reines - Artistic Director ate as we celebrate our 40th Season, that we take time to thank Seth is delighted to be returning for his 10th season as Artistic you, our audience, for being an essential part of our theatrical Director of The Little Theatre. Over the past 25 years, Seth has directed over 350 productions for stage and television, includ- process. ing National Tours of Sunday In The Park With George and South Pacific and AIDS benefits with such stars as Angela In the past, we have presented productions that were often Lansbury, Peter Allen, Chita Rivera, Jeny Herman and Oprah. artistically successful, occasionally intellectually challenging, Seth wishes to thank Lenny, Lori and Arlene for 10 years of invaluable support, this gifted company of theatre artists for all and, hopefully, always vastly entertaining. In the future, we their wonderful work and caring, and JR and Millie for their promise to continue to delight, as well as challenge and inspire continuing love and inspiration. It is fun to spend this exciting you. After all, you are our important "Third Element." 40th season with so many special friends! M. Seth Reines Artistic Director Our Commitment Congratulations on your To Service Thomas ~ebermehl,R. PH. 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Claypool Carpet Cleaning 800-252-6372 @Copyright, Bane-Cleneg Corp., 1976, 1982. 1984 U.S. Patent Nos. 4,154,578 and 4.244.079 A Page 4 The Little Theatre On The Square, Inc. The Little Theatre On The Square is governed by a not for profit corporation. The Board of Trustees of the corporation is made up of representatives from communities throughout the theatre's market area. Following is a list of the 1997 Board of Trustees. 1997 Officers Region Three President James Schultz Charles Beetz Monticello Vice-president Jim Stewart Dianne Beetz Monticello Secretary Margaret Hollowell Debbie Benefiel Paris Treasurer Linda Carlton Steve Benefiel Paris Larry Bushu Arcola Region One Mike Carroll Tuscola Marion Best Sullivan Mike Damler Tuscola Linda Carlton Sullivan Nancy Garrett Paris Bruce Condill Arthur Ellen Hall Tuscola Mary Beth Condill Arthur Gery Conlin Arthur Region Four Ray Duncan Lovington Bruce Burkey Altamont Sally Foley Lovington Bob Pancoast Shelbyville Harold Hamilton Sullivan James Schultz Eff ingham Bob Harris Sullivan Laura Schultz Effingham Don Jesse Sullivan Ellen Speer Eff ingham Joni Larson Sullivan Charles Tomlinson Cowden Terry Larson Sullivan Verla Tomlinson Cowden Annette McMichael Gays Tom Vogel Effingham Bill Rich Sullivan Pauline Rowles Sullivan Region Five Larry Stenger Sullivan Lisa Claypool Mattoon Stanley Van Hook Sullivan Raymond Scott Claypool Mattoon Ronald White Sullivan Pat Desmond Mattoon Margaret Hollowell Charleston Region Two Carman Nemecek Mattoon Denny Lohnes Forsyth Diane Richards Casey Roy Luecke Decatur Jim Stewart Charleston Marie Jagger-Taylor Macon Dr. Kaye Woodward Charleston Anne Thompson Decatur In Memory of Ronald Kitchen Last fall a long-standing member of the Board of Trustees of The Littie Theatre On The Square was victim to a sudden, fatal heart attack. Ron Kitchen could be found ushering, filling in as House Manager, or doing anything else that needed to be done. A real theatre enthusiast, he not only was involved in theatre in Sullivan, but assisted in many ways at the Lincoln Theatre in Decatur and Sangamon University in Springfield, and worked with community and high school theatre groups in his hometown of Illiopolis. The following individuals made memorials in his honor following his passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. Arlene Aschermann, Arthur Tracy and Judy Lewis, Scottsdale, Az. Charles C. Furr, Frankfort, Ky. Sue and Wayne Price, Springfield William N. Hoffmann, O.D., Decatur Charles D. Trover, Sherwood, Or. Ann Huckaba, Mattoon Dick and Carol Weber, Decatur Page 5 SULLIVAN COUNTRY CLUB r.. 1 L r*=v-a%aB.. 4 tc 4T.53 h A Special mOW For LITTLE THEATRE PATRONS Act 1 Relaxed Country Atmosphere Act 2 Cocktails Act 3 Dining Act 4 Ruthie's Famous Pies Steaks - Seafood - Chicken Private Parties & Buses Welcome Reservations Preferred But Not Necessary 728-7232 of Sullivan R.R. #2 Sullivan, IL 11 City I - 19 N. Main St. A One Block North of Square, Sullivan, IL 61951 Prime Steaks You Will Remember Pizza From Jibby's Special Recipe Seafood Chicken Sandwiches 21 7-728-9031 21 7-728-711 2 Reservations Recommended Jibby's invites you to "The Gallery of Stars" for a famous Pepperloin Steak Page 6 1997 Company Leonard A. Anderson M. Seth Reines Executive Director Artistic Director Administration and Support Staff Artistic Staff Business Manager ...................... Lori J. Best Guest Directors .........Michael Klimzak, Jason Loete, Marketing Director ................... Brenda Abbott Marc Robin Ticket Office Mangers ............ Arlene Leszczewicz Musical Director ...................JR McAlexander Becky Zimmerman Choreographers. ........Millie Garvey, Russell Gregory Ticket Office Assistants. .................Laura Elder Marc Robin Angie Mossman Assistant

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