The Laymen Playmen, Inc. proudly present 2014
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Feb 6 - 9 & 13 - 16, 2014
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields ANNIE GET YOUR GUN is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com The Laymen Playmen present their
27 th Anniversary Production
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Book by Herbert & Dorothy Fields Orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennett Dance Arrangements by Richard De Benedictis
Musical Director Director Choreography Carolyn Santoro Lori Maxwell Lynne Inciardi
Orchestra Light Design Stage Manager Dr. Davis Giersch John Stangl Juls Krauskopf
Program Design/Cover Sound Design Costume Design Miriam Souders Jeff Krout Mary Catherine Reilly Bonnie Stangl Karen Tomlinson Dan Sarm
Stage Crew Zak Krauskopf Megan Mullen Rose Durkin Pat Zetzsche Brad Eliff Chris Stein
February 6 – 9, 13 - 16, 2014
PHOTOGRAPHY AND TAPING ARE PROHIBITED
PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES & NO TEXTING DURING PERFORMANCES
Annie Get Your Gun Is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by R&H Theatricals. 229 West 28th Street, New York, NY 10001 Phone: 212-564-4000 Fax: 212-268-1245 www.rnhtheatricals.com 1 S c e n e s a n d M u s i c a l N u m b e r s
Act I
Scene 1 The Wilson Hotel
Colonel Buffalo Bill ………...... Charlie, Dolly, Ensemble I’m A Bad Bad Man ...... Frank and Girls Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly………………………..…Annie, Kids and Wilson The Girl That I Marry………………………………..……………………..Frank You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun…………………..……………………Annie There’s No Business Like Show Business..Frank,Buffalo Bill,Charlie,Annie
Scene 2 Pullman Parlor, 6 weeks later
They Say It’s Wonderful...... Annie and Frank Moonshine Lullaby……………………………….Annie, Kids, Lullaby Singers
Scene 3 & 4 The Fairgrounds in Minneapolis
Wild West Show Dance………………………………………Show performers Show Business Reprise..………………………………………….Annie & Kids My Defenses Are Down…………………………….Frank, Girls and Cowboys Ceremonial Chant/I’m An Indian Too…………...Annie, Sitting Bull & Indians You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun Reprise……………………………….Annie There will be a 15 minute intermission Refreshments served downstairs 2 S c e n e s a n d M u s i c a l N u m b e r s
Act II
Scene 1 Deck of Cattle Boat, 8 months later
I Got Lost In His Arms……………...... Annie
Scene 2 Hotel Brevoort Grand Ballroom
Show Business Reprise...... Frank,Dolly,Pawnee Bill,Mrs. Adams I Got The Sun In the Morning……………………………Annie and Ensemble An Old Fashioned Wedding…………………………………..Annie and Frank The Girl That I Marry Reprise...... Frank
Scene 3 The lower levels of the Cattle Boat
Scene 4 The Shootin’ Match
Anything You Can Do…..……………………………………..Annie and Frank Show Business Reprise and Finale………………………………….Ensemble
3 C a s t in order of appearance
Lovely Young Women...... Hailey & Shannon Mullen Charlie Davenport...... Jason Bergey Dolly Tate………...... Kim Sulahian Mac...... Derick Weisinger Iron Tail/Bronco Buster...... Phil Parenti Yellow Foot/Sharpshooter...... Andrew Olinik Wilson/Lullaby Singer...... Linda Weisinger Frank Butler……………………...... John Keefrider Annie Oakley...... Amanda Alderfer Minnie...... Maddie Markell Jessie………………...... Catherine Winner Nellie...... Haley Mong Little Jake…………………...... Jillian Durkin Colonel Buffalo Bill…………………………………...….Paul Bonner Mrs. Little Horse...... Daisy Weisinger Mrs. Black Tooth/Rattlesnake Dancer...... Liz Eliff Mrs. Yellowfoot………...... Giovanna Dougherty Conductor………………………………..……..…..Pastor Max Jaouen Pawnee Bill……………………………………...…William Dougherty Chief Sitting Bull………………………………….…...Troy Detweiler Wild Horse/Sharpshooter……………………….……..Scott McMaster Messenger/Sharpshooter……..………………………....…..Pat Bonner Footman………………………………………………...….Dave Krum Mrs. Adams/Lullaby Singer………………………..…Kelsey Zetzsche Mrs. Sylvia Potter-Porter…………………….…Mary Catherine Reilly Mrs. Agnes Ferguson…………………………………...... Pat Rinehart Mr. Clay/Bronco Buster………………………………….Tony Inverso Mrs. Henderson/Lullaby Singer……………………..….Courtney Katz Mr. Adams…………………………………………...…..Sean Mueller Bronco Buster………………………………………………Ian Bonner Cowboys/Cowgirls/Indians Skylah Brown, Elizabeth Eliff, Nora Eliff, Rachel Gat, Renee Johnson, Charlie Holmes, LeeAnne Krauskopf, Cassi Lambert, Courtney Walsh, Micah Slugg, Taylor Pitner, Erin Walsh, Angelina Ward, Kelly Youngs Lullaby Ladies Anita DeFrancesco, Florence Wydra-Gat, Sally Jaouen Townsfolk Amelia Catanzaro, Mary Frick, Deb Moses Elton 4 Director's Notes
Welcome to the Laymen Playmen’s 27 th production! Your support year after year humbles us and we thank you!! Without you, our audience, none of this would be possible and we appreciate you choosing to spend some time with us. We have been welcomed by two congregations who have allowed us to use their space to rehearse and present our yearly endeavor for the past 3 years. Pastor Glenn Lambert and the Emmanuel Evangelical Congregational Church in Hatfield most graciously allowed us to use their facility for our auditions and rehearsals. We also had the opportunity to rehearse at the Hatfield Fire House-Thank You Kurt! And Lansdale United Methodist Church providing us with a stage, home and support beyond our expectations! Thank you to Pastor Max, Bill and Cindy Scheetz, and all the members for welcoming us with open arms! God is good, all the time! The story you see here today is a very “loose” adaptation of the story of Annie Oakley and Frank Butler. The true story behind these two real people is a true love-at-first-sight forever love. Frank met Annie when she was 15 and he was 23. They married soon after, although Frank said they married when she was 22. Frank and Annie were a true team, he being her manager. They were in both Pawnee Bill’s show and Buffalo Bill’s show, and when the show’s merged for about 5 years, they also were headline performers. They were married until her death at age 66 in 1926, and he died 18 days later after he stopped eating when Annie passed. Annie was actually the sixth child in a family of eight, raised by their mother when their father died. Chief Sitting Bull was a Sioux Indian who was an activist for his time. He died in 1890. Buffalo Bill was a man who won and lost his fortune several times, and passed away in 1917. Pawnee Bill got his name from being an interpreter for the Pawnee Indians, and was a very savvy businessman. He lived until 1942. So the characters in our story were real people, although our story doesn’t tell their full story. A HUGE thank you from me to all our cast, crew, orchestra, angels, ushers, board members, family and friends. We are a family here to do what we love for His Glory. And a BIG thanks to you, our audience. Without you, none of this makes any sense-we would be singing and dancing to an empty room! Your support for us not only lifts us up, but provides heat for a family for the winter or food for a family who otherwise would go hungry. The Hatfield Pastor’s Fund is the reason we do what we do, and both of us thank you. So sit back, relax and watch what happens when a girl with a gun tries to win the heart of a man with hat in a town full of cowboys, indians, sharpshooters, bronco busters, dancers, singers and a whole lot of heart! Annie, get that gun and go get your man! Enjoy! 5 C r e w s
PROPS SET CREW Giovanna Dougherty Dave Krum Daisy Weisinger Jeff Maxwell Anita DeFrancesco Jeff Krout Juls Krauskopf Fred Wiesinger Dave Krum John Stangl Kelsey Wiesinger PUBLICITY Lynne Inciardi Bill Dougherty Mary Catherine Reilly John Keefrider Bob Reilly Lori Maxwell Fred Wiesinger Miriam Souders John Stangl Krauskopf Family Dave Krum Tony Inverso Kurt Krauskopf Tyler Rothman Miriam Souders
LIGHTS & SOUND ANGELS
John Stangl, Co-Chair Rev. Thomas & Beryl Souders Fred Wiesinger, Co-Chair Kitty Heckler Jeff Krout Rev. Ruby Bean Bonnie Stangl Jean Mong Dan Sarm Zak Krauskopf COSTUMES
HOUSE MANAGER Mary Catherine Reilly, Co Chair Karen Tomlinson, Co Chair Kitty Heckler Giovanna Dougherty Daisy Weisinger DRESSERS Dave Krum Rev. Ruby Bean Karen Tomlinson Rose Durkin TICKETS Connie Keeler Bob Reilly Kurt Krauskopf 6 Deb Fluck O r c h e s t r a
Davis Giersch - conductor
Karen Meade Dick Sands, Helaine Brown Amber Allebach Marcy Klugman John Braun Lois Russo Bob Platt Jim Meade Erica Milbourne Jennifer Monaghan Ed Neu Kim Newell Esmeralda Lastra Mike Majkowski Shannon Murphy Pete Majkowski Micaela Greco Jake Sholly Eric An Gerry Cocchiaro Beth Casmas
Please patronize our Sponsors Thank you, The Laymen Playmen 7 P r e s i d e n t ' s M e s s a g e
Wow, another year has rushed by yet again. This past year has indeed been filled with both blessings and heartache. As one of our members observed, we’ve added a few names to our memorial page this year. And yet, we also have a number of first time performers on the stage with us as well. Such are the joys and sorrows of a close knit group that have been together for some 27 years. So please join us in prayers for peace and understanding for the families of those who are no longer with us and thanksgiving for all of those who continue to give of their time and talents to bring this show to life. A few weeks ago, one member of our production team made a comment during a rehearsal that kind of took off and exploded in my brain (Something that I’m sure my family and co-workers will admit happens often). So, I thought I need to share a little of what it takes to bring this production from the initial spark of excitement when we choose a show, through the labor and delivery of the last few weeks of rehearsal. In no specific order: We have to scramble to find rehearsal space. Thank you to EEC and The Hatfield Firehouse, but it’s not about you….We have to print up many copies of scripts and music. Thank you to the few local companies who don’t even realize you have donated to our cause, but it’s not about you…. We have a committee who scours the area looking for the best props to suit the show. Thank you for your tireless efforts, but it’s not about you….. We have another committee who travel many places searching for, modifying, and even making costumes from scratch. Thank you for making everyone look so great on the stage, but it’s not about you…. Many of us get together and construct and paint a set that helps bring this story to life. Thank you for all of the hard work, but it’s not about you…. And there is the tech team who bring together the lights and sound that make it possible to see and hear the performers. Thank you for the dedication you show year after year, but it’s not about you…. And of course there is Lansdale United Methodist Church who allow us to come invade their space. Thanks you for your generosity and patience, but it’s not about you…. There are those who are behind the scenes, making sure actors are where they need to be, and provide us all with snacks. Thank you for taking care of us, but it’s not about you….. There are indeed the actors who give up a large portion of their home life to practice and rehearse to bring the audience a great show. Thank you for sharing your talents, but it’s not about you…. There is the Pit who bring their tremendous talent to fill The Stringer Auditorium with amazing music. Thank you for giving of your time and talent to make us successful, but it’s not about you…… How could I possibly forget the Choreographer, how can you possibly teach everyone all of those moves, but it's not about you.... And our Musical Director, the epitome of patience, you help everyone sound fantastic, but it’s not about you…… And, what can I say about The Director, endless hours performing a thankless job. Thank you for your willingness to give so much to us, but it’s not about you…. And not to be forgotten, there is the audience. Thank you for coming out to support us. Without you, we could not continue our mission, but I’m afraid it’s not about you either…… In the end it’s about a small child who has a pair of gloves when the temperature drops below freezing. It’s about a family that has food on the table right now that would otherwise have to go hungry. It’s about providing a helping hand to real people, right here in this community. Thank you to everyone for your efforts that allow us to make a significant difference in the lives of others. God Bless, Fred Wiesinger, President 8 The Laymen Playmen T h a n k s
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to:
- Lansdale United Methodist Church
- Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hatfield
- Emmanuel Evangelical Congregational Church
- Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
- Gordon Bardet
- Hatfield Volunteer Fire Company
- Souderton School District
And all others who have contributed and have not received
program acknowledgement. 9 P a t r o n s
Producer’s Club
Mary Catherine & Bob Reilly
Howard E. Heckler
The John Stangl Family
Beth, Jeff & Elijah Krout
Fred & Daisy Wiesinger
Director’s Club
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Powers
Lewis & Helen Fluck
Actor’s Club
Rose & Joe Dancer - Happy Anniversary-
Dave & Maureen Krum
Mr. & Mrs. M.G. Lovette Phyllis & Joe Gadaleta
10 Memories
Another Op'nin', Another Show The Overture is about to start. In Loving Memory...
Trudy Schmidt Bob Krum Ron Blessing Marge Flack Al Richter Terrie McAdams Joyce Cole Gloria Coale Betty Visser Bill Smith Albert Cavella Ruth Haas Willard Kriebel Gwen Barndt Arlene Rinehart Vern Heckler Rich McAdams Stephen Fredericks Dick Nordberg Marion Moore
We will always remember... Our Laymen Playmen We Applaud Them !!
3191 T h e a t e r S e a t i n g S p o n s o r s h i p s
I n an effort to improve the overall experience of our patrons, The Laymen Playmen has purchased new seating for our house. In an effort to help defray this substantial cost and continue our mission of helping the less fortunate in the community, we are soliciting for sponsors at a donation rate of $20.00 per chair. Sponsors are acknoledged in our program in accordance with the following schedule:
Bronze Sponsor 1 - 4 Chairs
Silver Sponsor 5 - 10 Chairs
Gold Sponsor 11 11 - 20 Chairs
Diamond Sponsor 20 or More Chairs
Please fill out the form and indicate the number of chairs you wish to sponsor as well as the way you would like your name listed in future programs.
Name______
Number of Chairs______at $20.00 each.
Mail to The Laymen Playmen P.O. Box 485 Hatfield, PA 19440
Make checks payable to The Laym en Playm en.
Thank you for your continued support of our organization.
12 T h e a t e r S e a t i n g S p o n s o r s
Willard & Hazel Kriebel In memory of Willard Kriebel Diamond Mary Catherine & Bob Reilly: Memory of Joyce & John Cole, Jr., Helen & William S. Reilly Anonymous
Gold Ken & Cynthia Longacre: Memory of Gloria Coale from the children and grandchildren
Brenda Cavella Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giordano Dave Kratz Dave & Maureen Krum: Memory of Bob Krum In Honor of Harry S. Rinehart Silver Judy & Larry Smith Caryl & Kenneth Lundie In Memory of Uncle Willard Kriebel from Dave Krum In Memory of Aunt Arlene Rinehart from Dave Krum In Honor of Rev. Gregory Dimick from Dave Krum
Tony Barci: Memory of Terrie McAdams Gwen & Paul Barndt Rose & Joe Dancer: Memory Terrie McAdams Robert Doll John & Diane Frank: Memory of Susie Joseph & Phyllis Gadaleta Peter Hemperly: Memory of Glenn Hemperly Mr. & Mrs. M.G. Lovette: Memory of Trudy Schmidt Hazel & Jerry Mascaro Bronze Oak Grove Park & Sales, Inc. Pat Rinehart Kay Weeks Bob & Julie Cats in honor of The Pit Anonymous Andrea Roney: Memory of Gwen Barndt In Honor of Rose, from her beloved husband, Joe Dancer In Memory of Willard Kriebel from the Kriebel Family In Loving Memory of Jimmy Hartzel from friends and family, you are greatly missed! In Honor of our grandson, Griffin Jackson Reilly, love GiGi and Pop Pop Reilly 13 Stephen Frederick Farewell to “The Leader of the Band”
As God’s children, we are truly blessed every day to meet new people who come in to our lives and leave a lasting impression. Even more special are those who come into our lives and teach us to be better people. The most special are those who touch many lives over and over again, helping us all to be better people and leaving the world a better place. Such a man was Steve Frederick.
I first knew Steve as a teacher at North Penn when I was a student there in 1973. Steve, or Fred as many knew him, was not your normal teacher but rather helped to empower each student, enabling all of us to start on the path of discovery that led to who we are now. And then fate took me off to college, career, and marriage.
I then became reacquainted with Steve in 1997 when my family first became involved with The Laymen Playmen. Steve was the consummate “Leader of the Band” and once again taught me many things. I never before understood that the conductor’s baton is in fact a percussive instrument. And, thanks to Steve and another dear friend from years gone by who shall remain named only as Chris, I know the sound 25 pounds of puffed rice makes when it falls from the ceiling directly over the head of a band director. These were indeed fun years. And then fate took Steve off to a different career path that did not permit him the time to continue to direct for us.
I had yet a third time to become re-acquainted with Steve as my eldest became a student at North Penn and Steve was there as Principal. As a parent I got to see another side of Steve that was really just a different view of the teacher that I knew so many years ago. His loving concern for all of the students was present in everything that he did, and I especially enjoyed coming up to the Principal whenever and wherever I saw him and suggesting “Let’s Shoot Crap”. And then retirement came and suited Steve well, but God decided that he had a different path for Steve to follow.
Steve, you are missed every day by the many people you touched during your time here on Earth. We are all indeed better people for having known you. I will not profess to possess the wisdom to fully understand God’s will. I can only accept it and look forward to seeing you once again, in a far better place. And, I have no doubt you will greet me with that same smile, warm handshake, and possibly an invitation to “shoot crap”. 14 LANSDALE United Methodist Church www.lansdaleumc.org
Lansdale United Methodist Church Sunday Morning (215)855-8364 Worship Services: Fax : (215)855-1534 9 A.M. Traditional e-mail: [email protected] 11:15 A.M. Contemporary Our church extends Church School : a warm welcome to you. 10:15 A.M. All ages Senior Pastor: Nursery Care: - Rev. Dr. Max Jaouen infants to age 3 all morning
2014 Community Lenten Services Schedule Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Theme: “Finding Your Place” Date Church Speaker Topic March 5 Lansdale United Rev. Amanda Eiman Ash Wed Methodist Church Holy Trinity The Wilderness
March 12 Rev. Dr. Max Jaouen First Baptist Lansdale UMC Capernaum & Galilee
March 19 Holy Trinity Rev. Dr. Kent Berghuis Episcopal 1st Baptist Mount Transfiguration
March26 Lansdale United Pastor Chris Hamilton Methodist Church 1st Baptist Samaria April 2 April 2 First Baptist Youth Presentation Upper Room
April 9 Holy Trinity Rev. Lonnie Turnipseed Episcopal LansdaleUMC Gethsemane
Annual “All You Can Eat” Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, February 22 nd @ 5:30PM (Cost is adults $8 and Children under 12 $4) All proceeds benefit the 2014 Youth Musical ("DAVE!"). Tickets may be purchased at the door.
Youth Musical “DAVE!” Saturday, March 22 nd @ 7PMSunday, March 23 rd @ 11:15AM and 7PM (Refreshments to follow 7PM performance)Cost is Free (A Free-Will offering will be taken). Lansdale UMC, 300 N. Broad Street, Lansdale PA
Spring Rummage Sale Friday, April 4 th @ 1PM to 7PM & Saturday, April 5 th @ 9AM to 1PM (1/2 Price sale runs all day Saturday. $2 bag sale begins at 11AM to 1PM) Household items, clothing, games, books, furniture, electronics, tools and more. Proceeds benefit Youth Missions. Lansdale UMC, 300 N. Broad Street, Lansdale PA – Contact 215.855.8364 with questions. 15 "Our congratulations to the Laymen Playmen for their flexibility and energy in adapting to challenging changes!"
"We look forward to continuing to support this community-focused ministry combining compassion for those in need and the development of the arts."
Pastor - David C. Lutcher
Worship: Sundays 8 and 10;30 a.m. Summer June--September 9:15 a.m Sunday School for children and Adults: Sundays 9:15 a.m. Stepping Stones: Morning Nursery School and Pre-school Full Day 215-368-2052 Temporarily located at St. Maria Goretti 2980 Cowpath Road, Hatfield, PA 19440
Grace Lutheran thanks the members of our community for their support and prayers following the loss of our education building 16 Best Wishes to The Laymen Playmen, Inc. on their 27th production
Emmanuel E. C. Church 100 South Main Street, Hatfield, PA www.emmanuelecchurch.org 215 - 855 - 2540
Pastor - Glenn Lambert Morning Worship 10:45 am Bible Classes 9:30 am
We remember in our prayers these military personnel and their families. 17 Pray For Our
Amanda J.J. Anthony Kevin Ben Lori Bill Matt Brandon Maxwell Candy Michael Heavenly Father: Christopher Mike Cole Thank You! Nathan Dan Reggie Danny For our Founders' Faith Richard Dawn Seth Dayne For their vision of Freedom Shannon Doug Stephanie For those who have Defended Elise Timothy & now defend our Freedom Enrique T J in this Constitutional Eric Republic. Travis Erin Trevor Holt Amen. Will Jared Jason Jeff Jeremy Noel Blancaflor Joe Joseph Coffey John Emmanuel Evangelical Steve Kosylo Julie Congregational Church Joshua Metz remembers in our prayers these military personnel and their families. 18 HATFIELD CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 1333 Cowpath RoadHatfield, PA 19440
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