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Eastern Illinois University The Keep 1967 Shows Programs 1967 Summer 7-24-1967 Show Boat Little Theatre on the Square Follow this and additional works at: http://thekeep.eiu.edu/little_theatre_1967_programs Part of the Theatre History Commons Recommended Citation Little Theatre on the Square, "Show Boat" (1967). 1967 Shows Programs. 8. http://thekeep.eiu.edu/little_theatre_1967_programs/8 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the 1967 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1967 Shows Programs by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. "Central Illinois' Only Equity Stur lZlusic and Drama Theatre" Eleventh Season a May - October 1967 Sullivan, Illinois 6uy S. Little, Jr. Presents BRUCE YARNELL in "HOVJ BOAT" July 25 - August 6, 1967 6y S. littleI Jr. PRESBNTS BRUCE YARNELL "SHOI BOAT' Music by JEROME KERN Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN 2nd Based on the novel "Show BoaP by EDNA FERBER wlth MARCIA KIN6 Jetill Little, Art KQSUI~John KelsoI Stwe S-:. EDWARD PIERSON and BUTTERFLY MaQUEEW Directed by ROBERT BAKER ::.:;:' Choreography by GEORGE BUNT Musical Direction by DONALD W. CHA@ Assistant Murical Direction by ROIBRT MCWCapW . .* Scenery ~esi~nedby KENNETH E. LlQ%f@. Production Stag. Manamr Assistant Stage Mmapr RICHARD GHWON BILL TSOKOS =MEN- Wk ENTIRE PRODUCTION UNDER THE SUPERVISION OT 5 :. --, . ' I CAST , , -: Captain Andy.. ..........................., ....................... ART -1 Ellie .......................................................... LYNDA MEUQltP Frank ....................................................... JOHN KRSO Queenie ................................................ BU~~~RFLYM~QUEEN Julie ............................................................. JERlLl LITTLE Steve ........... -............................................. STEVE STR- Parthy ,Ann .................................................. WENDY CALLARD Pete ......................................................... LARRY BREEDING Magnolia ........................................................ MARCIA KING Gaylord Ravenal ............................................. BRUCE YARNPU Jo+ ......................................................... EDWARD PIERSON Vallon ....................................................... STEVE VlNOVlCH Backwoodsman ............................................. ROBERT GWALTW Jeb ........................................................... JAMW PAP= Landlady ....................................................... KATHY BRW Kim .......................................... TERESE or WAVERLY YARN#L Jake ....................................................... RICHARD PULLMAN Jlm .......................................................... STEVR YIWICH ........................... .. ..................... HEATHER @ammo Ei'Lady ... .................................................... ULO~ZAMAYS Bolles, Beaux and Dock Workorr: Heather Golembo, Vumrr Little, Eilm, Sp@@ James Papprs, Guy Little, Richard Fullnun, Cwrine Jamtt, Cindy Ado, Lir Sleek, Pamela Breeding, Llnb Mays, Kathy Brown, Martha Straid, Mi-: =D:z' Baah, Adrian Sparks, Nick Jolley, Norbert Kraun d Fmldy Warkinr. ORCHESTRA. Pianor, Donald W. ~hanand Robort Mwlnn; Percuden, hrrmtt; Violin, George Nagy; Cello, Ann Woiizol; Jmm Wily. ShBoat presented through petminion with Rod-m ud Hammemoin. NYC I Bachman Company Inc. Furniture - Carpets - Bedding - Draperies Phum: 429-521 1 Furnishers of Fine Interiors 240 East Main, Street Since 1880 Decatur, Illinois 135 West Main Street Decatur, ~llinos~8 Compliments of HENDRIX BOTTLING CO. MATTOON, ILLINOIS W t SHOUlO It YOUR Reason No. 1 - Two drive-up windows for your auto banking con- venience Reason No. 1 - Two walk-up windows for your immediate banking needs Reason No. 1 - Lobby banking services, including checking deposits, loans, the Christmas Club, bank drafts, financial counseling, and a very friendly ear for your prob- lems Reason No, 1 - Enthusiastic support of the Sullivan and Moultrie County community for the past 62 years Reason No. 1 - Free Student checking accounts Reason No. 1 - Banking by mail, your first step in the use of your checking account for payment of bills by check. Let the mailman do your walking for you! NOW YOU SEE WHY WE SHOULD BE YOUR LAST STOP! FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SULLIVAN Phone 21 7-728-2027 3'51 Hours of Banking Weekly for Your Convenience WELCOME! To The Eleventh Season 542 E. Eldorado DECATUR, ILLINOIS Hammond Organs Steinway Pianos Producer Guy S. Little, Jr. With the opening -on ~a~ 20th of Barefoot In The Park starring Tab Hunter, Producer Magnavox, Fisher Guy S. Little. Jr. is proud to begin his second decade of live theatre for central Illinois audiences. Long before Mr. Little opened the Grand Theatre back in 1957, he hoped and planned that someday he would have a theatre where musicals and plays could be presented. He got his first job in professional thearre as an apprentice at the Keene, New Hampsh~re Summer Theatre in 1951 and worked the two Quality, Value, Service following summers at the Gateway Musical Playhouse near Atlantic City_ After graduation from the ~niversiiyof Mi- for Over 59 Years ami, Mr. Little took graduate courses at Colum- bia University and The American Theatre Wing before returning to central Illinois in the spring of 1957 to look for a theatre location. Not having success locating a suitable theatre in any of the larger cities in downstate Illinois. Mr. Little decided to lease the movie house in his native Sullivan. Since the opening of Brigadoon on July 3. 1957, Mr. Little has pre- sented 100 major productions-both plays and musicals-featuring many outstandin stars and supporting casts from Broadway, ~olfywood TV and Opera. The first season ran nine weeks) and had an attendance of 8,000. The Little Thcatre- On The Square was open for twenty-five weeks last year and had an attendance of 80.000 . a most gratifying increase! In addition to his productions in Sullivan, Mr. Little managed the Piccolo Playhouse in Joliet and has had touring productions that have played theatres in Michigan. Ohio and the Chicago area. Mr. Little is often asked to open and manage other theatres in the midwest, but his devotion is to The Little Theatre-On The Square and Meet Paul, the friendly operator at its loyal audiences. Mr. Little works around booking outstandin~starssuch as f::: Allyson, John Carradine, eter Palmer, Rose- mary Prinz, Dennis Weaver, Robert Reed, John "THE OD STORE" Payne, Margaret O'Brien, Julia Meade, Pat O'Brien, Linda Darnell, Marie Wilson. Eddie CADWELL, ILLINOIS Bracken, Joe E. Brown, Marjorie Lord, Margar- et Truman, Edward Everett Horton, Annamary 8 Miles N.E. of Sullivan Dickey, Jack Haskell, Margaret Hamilton and Cesar Romero. Mr. Little has directed many of the pro- Gourmet Foods md Antique Reproductions ductions, designed and built the scenery, and has appeared in many of the shows. Last season. in addition to supervising all the productions, *** he ap eared as Mr. Snow in Carousel, Joe Tay- lor, fr. in Allegro, Mr. Foley in Never Too Late and Michael O'Neill in The Moon Is ANTlQUES Blue. Guy met his wife, Jerili when they were both studying theatre at the( University of Mi- ami. They have been married thirteen years and "SMITH'S BARN" have .two children. Vanessa age eleven and Sean a e five. Both childre; have been kctive ns N. LOCU~) - Phone 2~314 in de gullivan productions. The operation of a star theatre for ten years ARCOLA, ILLINOIS in a town with a population of less than 4,000 has been called "the miracle of Sullivan" by theatre historians. Guy S. Little, Jr. gratefully Antiques difplayed in salutes the faithful central Illinois audiences who have patronized The Little Theatre-On cbrping old barn atmosphere. The Square since 1957. FOR REAL SAVINGS CONVENIENCE TRY OUR BRAHCH OFFICE No matter how far from Decatur you live, your mailbox puts you within reach of Mutual's high dividend rates. Start earning 4$%annual dividends compounded semi-annually in a regular passbook account. Or earn 5% annual dividends in a six month Investment Certificate account which you may open for any multiple of $1,000. ($1,000 minimum .) You can open, add to, or withdraw from a Mutual savings account by mail. 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