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Friends of The Little Theatre Jean Webster -Producer presents a e a a NICOLETTEGOULET a a in a 6 I Love MYWife
Book and Lyrics by Michael Stewart :i@+ [ : - Music Composed and Arranged by Cy Coleman 0 with a$,0 JamesHosbein
Iris Lieberman Steve Steiner • MichaelMcAssey DavidStocker JoeKoestner DavidVia
Choreographed by Musical Direction by Janie Conzelman Michael McAssey Scenery designed by Lights by e Danny Hopper Matthew O'Donnell Costumes by Production Stage Manager a Sh~onWhite and J- Webst= Ann Folke ...... Pmd~~edby S'fircl kmg-t witb Samuel Frencb, Inc. e •. Directed By Richard Harden .a .a :.. UiscoverThe~ficenl~sob...... Sponsored in part by a grant from the ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL,a state agency ...... s @ When the curtain goes upon your retirement,produce your ownlifestyle. Directa part of your earningsinto an I.R.A.at StateBank of Sullivan andWatch yourtalents multiply!
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Visit beautiful Rockome Gardens, located in the heart of Illinois Amish county, and enjoy the sights and sounds of life in pioneer Illinois. Old Bagdad Town, Rockome's recreated 19th century village, features the rustic shops of the harness maker, blacksmith, can- dle maker, rug weaver, bakery, grist mill, plus the machine shed, Calico Shop and the one-room school house. Take in the beauty of the Floral Gardens, the intricate han- OURTRADEMARK WAS =NED TO IMPARTOUR dmade rock work as well as the Amish Home, Antique Museum, PHILOSOPYAS PHARMACISTS,SERVING THE PATIENT Haunted Barn, Train Ride and Buggy Ride. ASA PARTOF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM, WITH ONE Enjoy some of our 'mini' celebrations this season as we feature WRWSE YOURGOOD HEALTH. 24 HOURSERVICE among others the Quilt Show, Amish Markets, the Indian Pow - Wow and Horse Farming Days and much, much more. PHONE7287121 Make your visit complete by dining at the authentic Illinois Dutch family style restaurant for a meal served family style There is something for everyone at Rockome Gardens- located in the heart of Amish country - just five miles west of Ar- cola, Illinois. The sukll PhPrmacy The Pharmacy For more information write: Rockome Gardens, Route 2, Box 102East Harrison Fields-WrightMedical Center 87, Arcola, Illinois 61910. Sullivan.Ihois 2West Adam Phone7267121 Phone7288363 - ROCKOMEGARDENS 4 Inlhe heartd Illinois Amish Counlrv all, Route 2 Arcola. 1llinois'61810 THEFULL SERVICE PHARMACIES: PHARMACISTSON CALL24 HOURSA DAY 1 While on Main Street in Arcola, eat a delicious meal at the Dutch Kitchen and get some Illinois Dutch cheese and sausage at the Rockome Store. Also visit the Calico Workshop in Arthur.
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FOR RESERVATIONS: PHONE 2171728-4015 East Side of Square, Sullivan, Illinois the founder Guy Little Jr.
Guy S. Little, Jr. @under of The Little Theatre On The Square) decided when he was shthat he wan- ted to operate a liue, legitimate musical theatre.
A native of Sullivan, he made his professional theatre debut in Keene, N.H. in 1951 when he was 16. After two additionalseasons of summer stock near Atlantic City, he obtained his first Equity contract as a chorus singer. While at the University of Miami, he sang chorus and Needlework ofthe supporting roles with the Miami Opera Guild for three seasons. After graduation with a B.A. in theatre, he con- LittleTheatre tinued his studies at Columbia University and the American Theatre Wing in New York. displayedin theLobby His dream of operating a theatre became a reality the following summer when he returned to Sullivan and is forsale at the leased a former film theatre, the Grand, and opened his first "Summer of Musicak" in 1957. TheatreBox Office or at Since then, he has presented and directed over three hundred produdions of both musicals and plays starring Woolworks Alan Alda, June Allyson, Eve Arden, Bill Bixby, Joe E. Brown, Imogene Coca, Jeanne Crain, Bob Cummings IS 50% OFF KITCOST DONATEDTO Linda Darnell, Andy Devine, Fannie Flagg, Betty Grable, "TheFriends of the LittleTheatre" Edward Everett Horton, Van Johnson, Durwood Kirby, Harvey Korman, Peter Marshall, Ray Milland, Ann Miller, Robert Morse, Pat O'Brien, Robert Reed, Cesar Kit designed by Jamie Isaacs Romero, Margaret Truman, Dennis Weaver. Peggy Cass, Forrest Tucker, John Saxon, Mickey Roonev and Robert Conrad-to name just a few. The Little Theatre On The Square, which Mr. Little * purchased in 1961 continued operation under his direc- Phone 728-71 13 tion through 1978. t The * While involved with his own theatre, Mr. Little also served as Producer at the famed Sombrero Playhouse in Phoenix, Arizona and the Piccolo Playhouse near MILROY Chicago. He was Produdion Stage Manager at the Coconut Grove Playhouse in Miami and has presented tours of 'ELAir Conditioned "Glad Tidings" starring Ann Sothern, "Irma La Douce" M0 and "A Funny Thing Happened..." at theatres in Television Colorado, New York, Michigan, Connedicut and Ohio. Convtently located near Lake Shelbyville, The Since 1979, Mr. Little has been employed as Producer-GeneralManager for Milwaukee's Melody Top Routes 121 and 32 Little Theatre-On The &usre & Sullivan Theatre, a 2,150 seat star musical theatre-in-the-round Sullivan Business District which celebrates its 20th anniversary this season. Mr. Little's favorite productions are his daughter, Vanessa and his son. Sean. George Wolf Furniture RUTL~~GE19th & Western - Mattoon Wew ant you toenjoy a Sealy PostureVedic mornlna. 1700 Lake Land Blvd. Mattoon, Illinois 61938
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the cast
(In Order of Appearance)
Monica...... NicoletteGoulet Cleo...... Iris Lieberman Wally...... Steve Steiner Stan ley...... Michael McAssey Quentin...... David Via Harvey...... Joe Koestner Norman...... David Stocker Alvin...... James Hosbein
Off Stage Musicians: DavidFehr, Andy Monroe, Kurt Hoogstraat
Trenton, New Jersey-- the prmnt
musical numbers
Intermission
Act l Act II
We'nStill Fdd...... CWV-Y ww...... Alw'iI. Tbe Zk,d h GoodT~os...... Skmhy, H-y, Q~en* No- Hey Good By Threes...... WaUy, Harury, Akda, Boys Vhero nms (IndQMOlw)...... 8y lhm~(reprise)...... We& AJvin Lorn gl ChPlfthBsEve...... Moniro, EWy,Sfrmky A Mover'sLife...... Sdy, Ahni* Boys km...... ~coffby,~y,pomrhr,~n an.. A Mover's Life(Incidental Mwic)...... EvqbdyToday is Twnin' ...... Wany, rY& love Rwdvtion...... Cleo AkH WS MBRid C*...... Cmnpany SomsormWoddul I Missed...... Monica, Cleo, Boys ilLmMy m...... Wdb, Bay OaPd (Bows). Sexuallyha...... WJly. Cleo, AJuim Hey ?herel rims ...... COW~Y the staff Administration Producer...... JeanWebster AssociateProducer...... Robert Gwaltney Interns & Apprentices Asst. to Producers/Asst.Box Off. Mgr...... Steve Marquette JohnBelche, ScottH. Blomeley, Karen Campbell,Dianah Dulany, PublicRelations/Promotions Intern...... LynnTeStrake CathrineForley, Kurt Hoogstratt Advertising...... Pat Mauk GretchenKehde, Gail Klein, Steven Jones, SpecialProjects...... MichaelWilson Jeff Malone,Deanna Majewski, Robert May, LegalCounsel...... RobertV. Elder Andy Monroe,Eric Nord, CherylSchoonover, Staff Photographer...... J. WilliamHoban Ill KathrynShepard, Gary Vandeventer, Debbie Wilcox, Accountingservices...... Brumleve& Dabbs ReneeGoethe, WendyWirt Production Box Officeassistant...... CherylSchoonover, Catherine Farley Staqe Manaqer...... Ann Folke Asst. StageManager...... Tom Marks Volunteers Asst. StageManager...... Jean Webster VolunteerCoordinator ...... Rosie Myers TechnicalDirector/Set Design...... Donny Hooper GalaCommittee ...... MargaretHollowell, Sharon White Asst. Tech. Dir/Light Designer...... Matt O'Donnell HospitalityCommittee...... Cindy Haegen, Linda Muirhead Costume Designer...... Lucretia(Lucy) Spencer ProductionCommittee ...... PatsyJones, PaulineRowles Asst. to StageManager/Apprentice Coord...... Lori Ganders
Volunteers Ushers Kay Aldridge Bmd Goodrich Kirk McNamer Head Usher, Lynda Bernius GeraldGordy Lisa Muirheid Mika Schwnover apprenticeassignments for I LoveMy Wife Ann Burke KarenGordy MarshaNolen Asst. Head Usher Audrey Calvert Cindy Haegen Thelma Preston Lisa Muirhead Sets...... Karen Campbell, Kurt Hoogstaat, Bob May, Jeff Malone Slwn Colvert Cleo Hall Lota Priddy Asst. Head Usher Lights...... Dianoh Dulaney, Gretchen Kehde CardCastel HarddHamilton Kathy Reed Tammy Florini House Manager...... Kathy Shepord Shelly Clagg Ann Hamilton Lisa Rowles Front Light...... Eric Nord, Gail Klein Glenda Corley Scott Johnston MargaretRoyer ShellyClagg Costumes...... Deonna Majewski, Steve Jones, Debbie Wilcox BeechieDavis Debbie Johnston MarilynSchmidt PaulaDobbs Props...... Lori Ganders, Gary Vandeventer, Wendy Wirt Marty Edwards Helen Kenney Lindo Shosteen MelissaDolan Dee Elder Linda Keawn BethShervey Lisa Farley FrancesElder Mary Kranz DonnaSimpson Brad Goodrich Sandra Elder Bob Lamendola Alan Stivers Angela Gore msidans costumesby Dwnm Maiewski and KurtHoogstntt MargaretEllerbraok Linnea Lamendola Mary Storm Tracy Harchous Jim Ellerbrook DeniseLand EvelynToylor Jennifer Hargis Jim Ennis Diane Lucas Tony Tepotti Tommy Linville Mary Erdmonn Jan Lemler RobertaTepotti Julie Scholio Mary Farner Joyce Lowder JennyWaelde Beth Shervey Carol Gambrel1 Steve Mauk Susie Weir CherylSims CarolynMcForland Leta Young CherylGillis . . Jenny Waelde -
ROBERT GWALTNEY (Assockto Prdrcrr) returns to ANN FOm (RwSSI -1 Ann made her Stoy" and made several commercialsfor Sears and Sullivan after an eight-yea:. absence as Associate professional debutin Sullivanas Bloody Maryin 'South Enqle Foods. Producer withJean Websfer for the 1982 season. Mr. Pacific.' She also played Melba in 'Pal Joe.' Sara in Tom has worked withsuch stars as Van JohnsonMer- Gwaltney made his professional debutat the age of 19 'Paint Your Wagon' and Madame Lliang in 'Flower cedes McCambridge,Ray Walston, Barry Williamsand with Burgess Meredith in "The Silver Whistle" in New Drum Song.' Since then, she has worked as actress, Rue McClanahanand HansConried fromlast season. York and continuedto work professionallythrough his stage manager,designer and technicianin theatres in the In recentyears Tom has appearedas Robertin "Com- pany" with the Madison Civic RepertoryCo. in Wiscon- college years. midwestand in New York. She assisted lightingdesigner sin. as Steven Kodaly in "She Loves Me" with SCT He was in the first production of The LittleTheatre in Jules Fisher on the Broadway productions of 'High Productions in Chicago and reprised Kenickie in and sewedas assistant to Guy LittleJr. during that 1957 Spirits' andin 'Anyone Can Whistle.' Most recentlyshe "Grease" at Melody Top in Milwaukee.When not on first season the theatre was in operation. Well known to playedMrs. Alving in 'Ghosts' and Miss Madrigalin 'The stage or on camera Tom is involved in productionand Sullivanaudiences, hehas appearedin wer 100 produc- Chalk Garden' at the Meat and PotatoesTheatre in New technicalaspects of several theatregroups in Chicago. tions at the theatre playing supportingroles with many of York and stage managed three new playsfor Gene Tom is very grateful for being asked to returnto Little the nation's top stars. He has worked extensively in Frankel. She is an Associate Editor of 'Simon's Direc- Theatre in its 25th season and to have again the chance theatres in the East, and in New York, appeared OR toy of Theatrical Materials,Services and Information' to work withit's great staff and management. Broadwayand on TV in "The American Heritage"and and of 'Theatre Design andTechnology.' "United States Steel Hour" series. DONNY HWPfR (Technical Diredor/Set Design) Among many favorite roles in Sullivan he includes, Milo in "Lo and Behold" with MarieWilson, Lutz in TOM MARKS(- S* -) returnsto The Lit "The Student Prince" with Peter Palmer, Big Jule in tle TheatreOn The Square andthe pleasant paceand MATTHEW O'DONNELL (Asst. Tech. Dimcter/ Lbht people of Sullivan after a busy year. Upon closing in "Guys and Dolls" with AlanAlda. Henri Trochard in b-r) "My ThreeAngels" with AndyDevine. "Grease" last season he has been on a ten city National tour as Charliein "You're A Good Man. Charlie Brown" "It is a strange, wonderfuland exciting experienceto which traveledfrom Boston toSan Francisco.Tom was be a part of The Silver Season. featured in three episodes of theNBC series "Chicago LUCRETIA (LUCY) SPENCER (Coslur Designer) special thanks Artistic Staff For I Love My Wife -- ...... a... RICHARDHARDEN (Director) Prior to comingto for the silveranniversary ofthis theatre.Born The staff of the News-Progress .• Sullivan to direct "Oklahomal," Mr. Harden andraised in Wheaton, Ill., nearChicago, Michael Bill Hoban, photographer • returnedto New Yorkfrom Mississippi wherehe attendedEastern Illinois Universityin Charleston, SpencerFirearms, Inc., Sullivan directed "Lunch Hour" by Jean Kerr. Upon Ill. andwas a memberof the apprenticecompany KeownSewing Center,Sullivan completionof his assignmenton "Oklahoma!," here in 1975. Dunxomb'sFurnitwe, Sullivan . he will work with Kaye Ballardon a new comedy our mny volntmsfrom throughout Now livingin New YorkCity, he has recently for cable television.Later this summer he will : CentralIllinois. addedMusical Directing to his list of talentsthat • returnto Sullivan to direct "Deathtrap." Mr. 0 Mrs.Steve Shelton, Sullivan, for the useof alreadyincludes a successfulcareer on stage as Harden's directing creditsinclude anecclectic her spinningwheel in "Rumplestiltskin." goup of plays rangingfrom the musical well. : m "AnythingGoes" to the Italiandrama "Gime on As an actor Michaelappeared on Broadway Goat Island." Inbetween he has co-authoredand with Joel Grey in Kurt Weill's "Silverlake," directedhis own productions of "Moby Dick" and directed by Hal Prince, Off-Broadway in a one womanshow called "Lou" basedon the life "Rendezvousof 1922," and as Jesus in the of LouisaMay Alcott. NationalCompany of "Godspell." Board of Directors On film he can currentlybe seen dancingin JANlE CONZELMAN(Choreographer) Janie has bhnHouston's "Annie," andhe alsa appearedin cometo Sullivan from St. Louiswhere she directs, "So Fine" with Ryan O'Neol.In NYC Mchaelis choreographsand teaches. She has modrecently verypopular as a cabaretpianist-singw, and also RonWhite - President servedas Artist Directorand Choreographerfor travels with Nicolette Goulet (Search For RobertBest - Vice President the St. Louis Christmas Carol Association'sTomorrow) as her conductor-arranger. Festival of Music. Her choreographiccredits PatsyJones - Secretary As a musicaldirector, Michael has conducted include Musical Comedies, Commercials and haShewey IndustrialShows throughout the Midwest.knie "Gypsy," "Sound of Music," "Godspell," the also teaches danceat the West End Studio. Americanpremiere of "AsTime Goes By" (in PaulineRowles NYC) and the smashhit AtlanticGty production M-t Hollowell of "I Love My Wife," in whidr he will dm be RosieMyers MICHAELMcASSEY (Musiwl Director and Vowl appearing here,in Sullivan,where it all starteda Arrangement)Michael is proudto be in Sullivan few Years ago.
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Backed in 1957 when the curtains parted at the Grand Theatre on a spirited production of "Brigadoon," many unknowingly assumed this was the advent of legitimate theatre in Sullivan. But not so! Eighty-six years earlier Sullivan audiences had gasped in horror as the wicked Simon Legree urged his bloodhounds onward in hot pursuit of poor Uncle Tim, Little Eva and Topsy. The whole thrilling expsode unfolded in the gaslit, plush red and gold atmosphere of the Titus Opera Hou--. It was located on the corner only half block away from the HAROISREAL ESTATE site of The Little Theatre today. 104 E. HarrisonSt. Here, famous divas, actors and comics of another era had their hour upon the Sullivan,llllnols 61 951 stage. It was also here that Winifred Titus Sentel, who was later to sing in many of (217) 728-81 11 the famous opera houses of Europe made her debut as Little Eva. One of the first theatres in Sullivan and known as the finest in Central Illinois.The Titus was constructed in 1871 at a cost of $30,000. Seating 800, it provided entertainment and a center of recreation and community activity for almost forty years when, on Februay 20, 1910, a tragic fire consumed its glory leaving behind only a pile of ashes and rubble. For a few years following, leaitimate theatre activih, was silenced in Sullivan. A nickelodeon held forth a few blocks from where the Titus had stood and did a fairly prosperous business during the interim. In 1915, the Jefferson Theatre was constructed. It housed touring companies, concert artists, and many of the fine performers of the day as well as that new fad coming in from the West-the motion pictures. In 1924, the Jefferson, too, met its end in flames. For a while a new nickelodeon enter- tained the populace, but the movies had gained in scope and were taking the country bu storm. So, in 1928. Sullivan had its first mwie theatre . . . The Grand. During the war CORLEYINTERNATIONAL, INC. and post-war years this movie theatre flourished, and it was not uncommonto wait in long lines to see the latest filmland product. Then, in the summer of 1957, a young man realized a lifelong dream. Guy S. Lit- Forthe Finest tle, Jr. leased the Grand, hired a company of players and technicians, and the cur- 'I Salesand Service tains parted again in Sullivan. Since that date, The Grand has become the Little Theatre and here, on this stage, in International have appeared some of the finest stars and most outstanding musical comedy works FarmEquipment of the current American theatre. In 1979. Guy assumed the position of Producer for the famed Melody Top Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Gerald and Barbara Sullivan formed a company and produced six productions during the '79 season at the Little Theatre, but in 1980 theatre activity was stilled in Sullivan. For one year the glittering lights of the marquee were dark. Then, in 1981, a group of Sullivan concerned citizens'met to decide what could be done. From that meeting evolved The Friends Of The Little Theatre. A Board of Directors was formed, generous contributions made, and the Theatre was now in the hands of the community. Producers Jean Webster and Norbert Krausz were hired for the 1981 season. Under their supervision the curtain rose on six productions bringing the talent and StateRoutes 1 2 1 and 32 glamour of New York and Hollywood back to Sullivan. Sulliven,Il#no& Encouraged by the response of the community and theatre-goers throughout the mid-West, The Friends. a non-profit organization, made plans for a 1982 season with Ms. Webster as Producer. So, here we are tonight, and proudly we take this space to salute our heritage. RobertGwaltney Sullivan All Popular Liquors Beer & Wine Package Kegs & Party Supplies Liquor Drive-Up Window
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Ward Furnhrn Our Best Wishes to The Little Theatre Hh Rt121 West ~.ltmthgBBeetrical I Sullivan,Illinois Dean's Sullivan Greenhouses 1216 &UUI Hm&n 21 7-728-4383 ~lliva - 217rn7ai 7/ I Phone (21 728-4321 CARPET IN STOCK RESDENTW- COMMERCIAL- INDUSTRIAL $5.99 8 Up John and Ruth Dean CONTRACTOR the mainstavs Again this year at The Little Theatre - On The Square is a category of Theatre supporters known as V.I.P. SeasonTicketholders. Our V.I.P.'s have ErnestR. Hein Dr. 8 JoseM. Arcilo made a contribution to the Friends of The Little Coroline Heinrichs RichardB MarjorieArmstrong Mrs. Gale Jones Theatre and are therefore seated in a preferred RobertArrol, R. Ph. Mrs. HenryJones SylvioBorry seating section and are welcomed to special theatre DorothyK. Joseph ElizabethG. Blaisdell G~'IMOM functions. V.I.P.'s as of June 1st printing date are: RusselP. Boleqack Merle Martin Mr. 8 Mrs. W. ScottBlorneley JonMitri RichardBusby AlvoH. Montgomery WorrenDay Bob 8 RosieMyers Mr. 8 Mrs. Bob Elk KennethD. Otto Mrs. Oliver(Nancy) Elder MamiePalmer MaryErdmnn Dorothy Pennell Jim8 MargaretEllerbrook WayneSchile RalphEmel JibbyFlorini George klb~ JanSweet J. H. 8 LouiseGerken R. P. Thompson Robert 1. Greenwolt Terry Warren CharlesGillgrass Delbert8 Alyne White group discounts available Mr. 8 Mrs. Bob Harris '.
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SOUTHSIM OFTHE SQUARE IN SIJUIVAN Reservationsand Information 41 4/353-7700 4 the ~roducer
that"one shining moment thestage seems illumined" d ow 25thseason.
I lovethem all and thank themfor theinestimable joy theirdedication has brought to this theatreand to me.
Under This Lens The theatre is empty, the stage bare And dim, at a folding table An actor puzzles over his part; Soon he moves among the metal chairs On chalk marks, now sitting on a dusty settee, Now leaning against the flats for mantelpiece. Choosing from a pocketfull of clues He begins to weave these unlike skeins, Forming a character with a new walk, A new voice, and new perceptions Until, with frayed edges trimmed straight, He can slide each strand through The writer's truthful eye.
For one shining moment the stage seems illumined And, under this lens, minds and hearts converge. Jean Ducey SouthernIllinois Complete Family EntertainmentCenter I JibbyCordially Invites You To HisGallerv M Stam I K-Bowl Game Room Pool Tables I Junction 1-70-57Rte 32-33 Effingham,Illinois 62401 Award winning restaurant "Thelma's" Gracious service for a light snack or for casual dining-6 a.m. ti1 I0 p. m. Sunday brunch- very special% a.m. ti1 I p.m.
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Currently he is Mario,Canada, but hosspent mn# of hu HIin MwghSteve is a busy performor who does Mintof Phornixibvdqmm systems, a New York City. Wettohot rwmtly rnkda nolhave~for~~~~dlvkrB~sawcompany specialii h hame diverMon twoandahdfyearrunanthe~trurJlrO,&diq, he cwiderspya tricks andbad *_, md financialplaming, a#l is Ministerof Musicat saap apem ''Search For T~on#rrow" as .srlllrqlomatlghis Mitoleiswe time activities. ''a Saints CathdicChurch, WwsityCity, Mo. Phillips Tqmran NBC. Adtwcgpraring this summerin "Oklohanml" ad Ria tothat soap addictswill fanmbr.)wr a "I LoveMy Wife," Stenpknr to move to New th, last May Ryan Tennilli anABC's "Ryds y&, but lppesto retvn oftento his homewwn DAVID VIA (Q-) a Junior at Millikin, Hape." Some af her other credits krlwkdSt. L#ris andhi !Ham away from Home, Udwity, currentlystdims Appli Percussion "Banfaotin tk Park," "Fiddler an theRmf" Sullivan. unduWallace Bonwtt andRPIW) with Judith and most recently in a new play called 'The Mmtidli. David pmkuslyrtudkd four years SwW Saund af the Trumpets" in whidr the pslwdsh at fistan Illk#Jc Unlvenity wkr ployeda halfkwd. II#QULL.llld#IEY (Shdq) Michael is praud to J!dwG~. Nikkihas dsa lmrna songand dance permin f#thrSilvrr&~afthi~ ~*tys.prhn*d in ch*. ~1.4 tawed mid in Ulhwtm, II., nsar II kading aties suchas: Las Vogas, Chiigo,AlbPnp d Vu8hMw's Y& In WwW. kid 11 ed Sacmmcnto.5ha is at pmbnt workiim hw krrtun Illinois hat qiYoyrjorvclml dl krl* '~Se,'' andwas a memkof "Okld#IAb!;' hj," 'grigadoon," I ownnight club act with Michael McAssey. Ill. ''W thrgpdm cumpany here in 1975. ''nwe. oprm," On The Roof," ~~inNmYorkCity,hehos~lyand'ma llllrrry widow." "* Mmtingto his list af talentsthat ,, MMFS IMHUlW(Urir) &s a member of the ~~ Heis dsa chid percussionistfar thebcatur a successfulcoreor an stage as trigiml cast twf"Add1 h appead in aver ahdy indub Syqhny OrdrJtm.In additionto studyingand 1,100 pedmmmsm )roadrmv. He has kw wdl. r#rfonning Qavidhadws tmnty-am pmussian fwtwaQ ia a 91#1 defy of shows inclurliq As a actor Michaelappeared onBradway students. :Wurrrsytbinst" *'W B#idim,""The Tom- with bd Ony in KutWall's "SISilvrrlake," past,,, ,, Beyfrw;, ,,, ,, Dark" . . . dhctod Hd Prim, 0ft.hahy in I#t "bdezvow qfW2," ad-as Jesus in the DMlbRI(I (hddm),a notiveof Gsw Park, He haappared in a numbora television Naiamt cat$my of "Gadspell." HI., is inhis third mar at the Littk lhmtrt+. specids andsaaps, mt mcdyk was heard Onfibn~cartcwnntlybewenWiinHe was ah in "Okk)lomal" and was ac- arth, "Heavy Reathm" m "krotkwWorld." Wn~'')II*,''atdkaiso~din companist far last pr's "OrrPse." hdude sevdN ad fade cemucieds, a "k Fine' rdthRyan O'W.In NYCNEchaeJ is Othefprevious enditr ar "1 10 in the Shade," erwple of which may soanbe in tlwarea. vorypogbasacabwetpianist-~,atdalsa "My W Lady," Curly in "OWdromPI,"Captain ~inMewYarkyauconWhimpvformlng'rmwk wirh 19icdrthswet CkaTh Far von Trpppb'rn SMmd of &sic," "Pippin," most krturdayevenings at theCull W, a clubat Tamamw)(I, her conductor-. hpagena in 'Tho MpOLeWe," "Die Fkk- As a musicddimtor, MicMhas codwedmous," "Bleacher Buns," and "4idrby Side by "Gypsy," "Swnd af Music," "Go$@," the sodheim." I Amorimn prmirn of "As TimW By" (in In aklitbn, DavWkndiractd "-1," .IS UB#IIYAW (Uee) was last seen hereas A& NYC)and thr smash hit AtlanticCity pOoduaiar "The Wdof k," "'Aiil't we GotFun," and.* Amie in "-1" A notiveCAitagoan, dr af "I Low My Wife," in whiih willalso be "The Sad .dJlknicrN has~attheCadklight~osImpl ir Sulliin, whereit d startd a $ him CiTWI'bmrUt rvpr amlgiw,' MariaR'mSoyndofM&,"Ndlii~ few m m. dinctingadpmtarairrll~d#wfar-~ "M -"'-& ah "W,'i CrddFad. Iris~aJPcreXJeffwsonAwad~I#r lheWI,OPvidnrilloQoiak~vocd ovt~~l~of Henrim h th DAVIDSTOCKER (ham) cams to klllivm maicatMliwnHigl!+bml. . . Amwiprdlndf~dmd"at New YO& rbreha has actedin TV@mMWdS the Farum l'Wa #r dsa tuekd atdthe daytime soapapera "Rym's W." . , Raised in brglmd, W&dti$ 0 WfrnonNornhgtla#farher~os Idon, he ~i~~tvrnd~at~ and onthe classicalactor ot ComrllUniversity, M74, and ~arririn "'~d WI in "Fiddler inJt.Lahwlwntmisdosigning Southern Method& University. W." #t 8retrng;- Icind: She has opprad in a vaiety of plays, iw As a smprbr-~bid has mbk@ ~,~~WoTheatrehehaspla@in cluding, "Joe Egg," 'Wkn Angels," "Seduced," and recordedin New Ydcond NorhvBk. WMld tt#pitarc)wrtrafor'mdohonol"'Bndeomposed "Antigane"and ''Twelfth Night"and con be seen performinglast November in Pittsbwgh WK musk for the chikm's pnwkrc- of "Rum an tdevisionin c#mureiols for Brown's Fried Theater's productionof "Juneand th qcodr'' wiltskin"' and He olso stages his debut skgh "Mlfmnt Kid ." "Ctndmlk". Chickenand Jewelroad Stores. dw.aa* d accwpr-show elltwmt. ploylistedin IS cities acr~ostlb m. OflVf STEINER(We) 9hm returnsto Sullii cknctly from the Muy h St. buis where he Jasrrwa. -U (nmw)hm -wP RllRTHOOGSTRAAT (Musician - daRrt)is a; plgd 'Perchik' in "Fidkr QnTha W." He has withnurSeol theater inKdamamo, smmrwryoar OMwrria at CentralHigh SdrodZ k dim, Ill Ha has studied clarinet for six,; dsa appwnd in "M," mkrrk6et Yaw #olaRllldbQUkmond* Wand "Crmird"attho~. 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