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SHOW PROGRAMS 2006-2010 The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations:Artists Independent Network, LLC; Brunswick Group; Carnegie Corporation of New York; Citigroup Foundation; Clinton Seed Fund; Consolidated Edison; The Dramatists Guild The 52nd Street Project Presents Fund; Dramatists Play Service; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William and Mary Greve Foundation; Fox Hollow Technaologies, Inc.; The Hennessy Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; JKW Foundation; Betty E. & George B Kaiser Foundation; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; Lucille Lortel Foundation; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Bank, N.A.; Newman's Own; New York Times Company Foundation; Noggin; People Places, Inc.; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Sesame Workshop; Showtime Networks Inc; Stranahan Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Theatre Communications Group, Inc.; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; Weil, Gotshal & Manges Llp; The Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corporation; Felix Zaremba & Company, Inc; Zomba. In addition the following individuals made gifts of over $200 to The 52nd Street Project this year (list is current as of 1/26/06):

Robert Abrams & Cynthia Vance Denise Burse Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Marcia Santoni & John Morris Jace Alexander & Angelina Fiordellisi Greg MacPherson & Meredith Beeuwkes Scarlet Maddie Corman Katherine Freedman Jane Perlmutter Zeb Schachtel Alexis Alexanian Louis & Patrice Friedman Bonnie Macsaveny & Karin & Tom Schall Lawrence Alleto Beverly Gasner Tom Fetterman James Schamus Cecilia Arana-Grant & Kevin Grant Rose Gasner & Larry Chertoff Peter Manning & André Bishop Daniel Schnur Emily Armstrong Cora Cahan & Bernard Gersten Sonya Martin Robert Schnur Dylan & Becky Baker Scott Aaron Gewirtz & Mark Marvel Maury Schott Ben Barenholtz Laura Gewirtz Robert Matza & Nina Matza Lauren Seikaly & Michael Huber Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Paul & Liz Giamatti Paul McCrane Mitchell Semel & Colleen Carroll Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Nancy Giles Fran McDormand & Joel Coen Peter Shinoda Stephanie Berger & Paul King Kilty Gilmour Rick Meese & Dan Lori Simone Silverman Alexander & Elizabeth Bernstein Tony Goldwyn & Jane Musky Josie Merck & Jim Stevenson Robert Evans & Gail Evans Lewis Black Stephen & Cathy Graham Audrey & Danny Meyer Landon Slane Andrew Blackman & Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof Noël Dawkins & Joe Mihalow Jean Stein Tatiana Rutkowski Myrna & Stephen Greenberg Suzen Murakoshi & Ben & Christine Stiller Richard Blau Michael Greif & Jonathan Fried Mark Temme R.L. Stine & Jane Stine Roger Bolton & Lynne Bolton Emily Grishman & Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & Susanna Styron & Darrell Larson Buzz Bovshow Susan Sampliner Adam Spilka Brian Swardstrom & Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt Jane Hayden Helmsley Larry Nathanson Bonnie Bernstein Susan Bruce & Peter Hedges Nina Hellman & Jeremy Shamos Don & Sara Nelson Daniel Swee John Carr & Patricia Carr Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott Fred Nelson Richard Sweren Constance Casey Amy Herzig Randy & Rona Nelson Leonard Tow Rachel Chanoff William Holtzman & James Neuberger & Liz Tuccillo Howard Chatzinoff S. Sylvia Shepard Helen Stambler John Turturro & Julian Cohan & Greta Cohan Katy Homans & Patterson Sims Clea Newman Katherine Borowitz Ronald Cohen Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde Kevin O'Rourke & Edith Thurber Laura Valeroso & David Seidman John Ellison Conlee Saul Horowitz Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Josephine Eke & Jason Valk Tricia Cooke & Ethan Coen Anne & Eli Jackson Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Wendy vanden Heuvel & Peter & Barbara Cross LaTanya & Samuel Jackson Elizabeth Peters Brad Coley Stephen & Sandra Crudgington Sy Jacobs Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters Claudia Wagner Billy Crudup Andrea Johnson Susan Ochs Phillips Mary Pat Walsh Suzanne Dallimore Kristen Johnston Judy Goldman & Borah & Mildred Walton Arthur Dantchik Larry & Mary Jones Michael Pillinger Lynn & Sam Waterston Cathy Dantchik Jane Kaczmarek Peter & Helen Randolph Sally & Lenny Weiss Leslie Dantchik Cindy Kaplan Paul Reale & Barbara McCrane Brenda Wehle & John Lynch Sherry Davis & Mark Alhadeff Seth & Beth Klarman Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Friday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. Peter & Judith Dawkins Mary Kong Lise Rehwaldt & Mark Roberts Joe White & Iris Brown Saturday, January 28 at 3:00 & 7:30 p.m. Richard & Rebecca Dresser Sarah & Steven Kraemer Jay Reiss Jenny Wiener & Jon Steingart Nora Ephron Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Julie Ridge Gary Winick Sunday, January 29 at 3:00 p.m. Heidi Ettinger Stephen Lebovitz David & Anita Rogerson Joanne Woodward & Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Robert Sean Leonard Steve Sabba Paul Newman The Women’S InTerarT annex Robert Feldman Liza Lerner Arnold & Agnes Sametz Jeffrey & Janine Yass Peter Jay Fernandez & Michael Loeb & Marjorie Loeb Laura Sametz & Anton Fig 500 W. 52nd St., #2a WhIch Way dId They go? theatrical pursuits MAD COOL STUFF ON SALE! The 2006 Two-on-Two’s - January 27-29 Flyer Bars ...... $2.00, $1.50 & $1.00 The Women’s Interart annex Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo gear: The 52nd Street Project Staff: Project Hoodies ...... $30.00 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Project Caps ...... $15.00 Carol Ochs, Executive Director John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing Project Mugs ...... $5.00 George “X-Acto” Babiak, Production Manager Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Project Notebooks ...... $5.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Mayleen Cancel, Education Assistant Thank you for coming to WHICH WAY DID THEY GO? If you are not on our mailing Megan Cramer, Education Liaison list (or if your address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean way out or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are Solangee Acosta, Joshua Joya, Johanna Vidal, Receptionists interested in becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the Interns: Courtney Cooke, Lindsey Newman entire form. Production Staff Please add me to your mailing list: 01/06 Composer: Andrew Sherman Prop Crew: NAME: Set Designer: Kevin Joseph Roach Courtney Cooke, Nicole Fargardo, Lighting Designer: Greg MacPherson Lindsey Newman, Jennifer Ramirez ADDRESS: Costume Designer: Mark Caswell Load-in and Light Hang Crew: ZIP Sound Designer: Mayleen Cancel Varin Ayala, Courtney Cooke, Colin Stage Manager: Graham, Chris Henry, Lindsey HOME PHONE: Jean-Marie Donnelly Newman, Doug Nervik, Tom Schall DAyTIME PHONE: Slide Designers: House Managers: George Babiak, Reg Flowers Karin Schall, Mary Pat Walsh, E-MAIL ADDRESS: Prop Design Team: Liz Bell My OCCuPATION: George Babiak, Inge Baugh, Chefs: Courtney Cooke, Lindsey Newman, George Babiak, Liz Bell, Carol My HOBBIES: Ben Patton, Nikki Philips, Ochs, John Sheehy yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: John Sheehy, Rob Stier Hosts: Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework Furniture Crew: Steven Perepeluk, Terry Fitzpatrick, Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill Luis Maldonado, Mark Gamero Lili Taylor, Maria Tucci and Robert Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event Gottlieb Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes Other (please specify)______

The Two-on-Two’s Program is made possible with public funds my schedule is: from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency. Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. The 52nd Street Project is a member of Art/NY and a participant Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. in the New Generations Program, funded by Doris Duke Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. Charitable Foundation/The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the national If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you can organization for the American Theater. send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333-5598. The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from Don’t Miss Our upcoming shows! the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. Which Way Did They Go? is a production of our Two- on-Two’s program, in which an adult playwright crafts a piece for a pair of Project kids to perform. Another adult directs the kids for a month that includes an intensive three-day weekend in Dutchess County, New york. Tonight’s Any Day Now! performance is the final result. PLAYS WORTH WAITING FOR The Spring Edition of the Project’s Playmaking Program The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors at the Calhoun School Theater on W. 81st St. and West End Ave. Ben Barenholtz Carol Ochs At the moment, 10 kids are learning the fine art of Playwriting Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, from our teacher, Reg Flowers. On March 31, April 1 and April Rachel Chanoff founder 2, their plays will be performed by adult professional actors. Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Come watch the fun! Call (212) 642-5052 for reservations. Noël Dawkins Shirley Rumierk, Wendy Ettinger, alumni member chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., Louis P. Friedman alumni member Stephen Graham, chair Pamala Tyson Larry Jones Laura Valeroso James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. Jenny Wiener

Special Thanks We’re grateful to Margot, Ronnie, Josh, and the rest of the staff at Women’s Interart Annex for making their extremely convenient space available to us. We also owe big-time thanks to Maria Tucci and Robert Gottlieb, Lili Taylor, and Steven Perepeluk and Terry Fitzpatrick, all of whom graciously allowed us to use their upstate homes for three tumultuous and fun-filled days. Our gratitude also goes to Super Project Pal Ron Fiorina of Boylan Bottling Co., Mary Moore & D’Agostino’s Supermarkets, and board member John A. Vassilaros (a.k.a. Johnny Coffeeshopolis) for contributing our intermission refreshments.

In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Benefit Cosmetics; Iris A. Brown; Bourjois Paris; Bumble and bumble; Ron Kastner and Capital Printing; Kenneth Cole Productions; Noggin; The Printing Store; Scholastic, Inc.; Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines; Entertainment Weekly; Lucky Magazine; Microtouch/Finishing Touch; Molten Brown; MOP Cosmetics; Newman’s Own; Pharma Print/Omni Graphics; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; Terax America; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; David Sneddon & Fairway Market; Lorraine Tobias & Imaginary Studios; Jive Records, part of Zomba Music Group; and Prime Films. Which way did they go? - acT I Which way did they go? - acT II

All original music composed and played by Andrew Sherman

Blues on the Red Planet Hand O’ Yo Bidness By Jerome Hairston. Directed by Evan Cabnet. By Reg Flowers. Directed by Megan Cramer. Bart ...... Paul Dixon June Macadamia ...... Octavia Rodriguez Z ...... Alex Kehr Barley Flavour ...... Aladino Olivares “Daddy Don’t Dig the Lum Lum Blues” lyrics by “The Albatross Song” lyrics by Reg Flowers. Jerome Hairston. Scoop The Future’s So Bright By Susan Kim. Directed by Becky White. By Madeleine George. Directed by Liza Steinberg. Angeline Powers ...... Amanda Santos Andromeda ...... Johanna Vidal Tiffany Blakewell ...... Kayelani Silva Luna ...... Merlaine Mendez The Jaguar ...... Luis Maldonado Voice of Cassandra ...... Lindsey Newman “Respect” lyrics by Susan Kim. “I See Big Things For You” lyrics by Madeleine George. Not Funny! Diamond in the Rough By Erin Quinn Purcell. Directed by Michael Baron. By Michael Bernard. Directed by Tom Schall. John Baker ...... John Cuevas Professor Havacandytreat ...... Christopher Ramirez Cassiopeia Parker-Green ...... Skyeblu Welsh Chad ...... Isayah Muller “Birthday Wish” and “Solo Flight” lyrics by Erin Quinn Purcell. “The Song of the Fight” lyrics by Michael Bernard.

FEIntermission! Root Beer Floats, Coffee, and Flyer Bars in the lobby! The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations:Artists Independent Network, LLC; gus rogerson carol ochs reg flowers Brunswick Group; Carnegie Corporation of New York; Citigroup Foundation; Clinton Seed Fund; Consolidated Edison; The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William and Mary Greve Foundation; Fox Hollow Technaologies, Inc.; artistic director Executive director playmaking director The Hennessy Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; JKW Foundation; Betty E. & George B Kaiser Foundation; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; Lucille Lortel Foundation; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Bank, N.A.; Newman's Own; New York Times Company Foundation; Noggin; People Places, Inc.; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Sesame Workshop; Showtime Networks Inc; Stranahan Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Theatre Communications Group, Inc.; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; Weil, Gotshal & Manges Llp; The Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corporation; Felix Zaremba & Company, Inc; Zomba. In the 52nd addition the following individuals made gifts of over $200 to The 52nd Street Project this year (list is current as of 1/26/06): street project

Robert Abrams & Cynthia Vance Denise Burse Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Marcia Santoni & John Morris presents Jace Alexander & Angelina Fiordellisi Greg MacPherson & Meredith Beeuwkes Scarlet Maddie Corman Katherine Freedman Jane Perlmutter Zeb Schachtel Alexis Alexanian Louis & Patrice Friedman Bonnie Macsaveny & Karin & Tom Schall Lawrence Alleto Beverly Gasner Tom Fetterman James Schamus Cecilia Arana-Grant & Kevin Grant Rose Gasner & Larry Chertoff Peter Manning & André Bishop Daniel Schnur Emily Armstrong Cora Cahan & Bernard Gersten Sonya Martin Robert Schnur Dylan & Becky Baker Scott Aaron Gewirtz & Mark Marvel Maury Schott Ben Barenholtz Laura Gewirtz Robert Matza & Nina Matza Lauren Seikaly & Michael Huber Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Paul & Liz Giamatti Paul McCrane Mitchell Semel & Colleen Carroll Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Nancy Giles Fran McDormand & Joel Coen Peter Shinoda Stephanie Berger & Paul King Kilty Gilmour Rick Meese & Dan Lori Simone Silverman Alexander & Elizabeth Bernstein Tony Goldwyn & Jane Musky Josie Merck & Jim Stevenson Robert Evans & Gail Evans Lewis Black Stephen & Cathy Graham Audrey & Danny Meyer Landon Slane Andrew Blackman & Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof Noël Dawkins & Joe Mihalow Jean Stein Tatiana Rutkowski Myrna & Stephen Greenberg Suzen Murakoshi & Ben & Christine Stiller Richard Blau Michael Greif & Jonathan Fried Mark Temme R.L. Stine & Jane Stine Roger Bolton & Lynne Bolton Emily Grishman & Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & Susanna Styron & Darrell Larson Buzz Bovshow Susan Sampliner Adam Spilka Brian Swardstrom & Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt Jane Hayden Helmsley Larry Nathanson Bonnie Bernstein Susan Bruce & Peter Hedges Nina Hellman & Jeremy Shamos Don & Sara Nelson Daniel Swee John Carr & Patricia Carr Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott Fred Nelson Richard Sweren Constance Casey Amy Herzig Randy & Rona Nelson Leonard Tow BILLIE COHEN Rachel Chanoff William Holtzman & James Neuberger & Liz Tuccillo Howard Chatzinoff S. Sylvia Shepard Helen Stambler John Turturro & Julian Cohan & Greta Cohan Katy Homans & Patterson Sims Clea Newman Katherine Borowitz Ronald Cohen Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde Kevin O'Rourke & Edith Thurber Laura Valeroso & David Seidman John Ellison Conlee Saul Horowitz Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Josephine Eke & Jason Valk Tricia Cooke & Ethan Coen Anne & Eli Jackson Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Wendy vanden Heuvel & Peter & Barbara Cross LaTanya & Samuel Jackson Elizabeth Peters Brad Coley Stephen & Sandra Crudgington Sy Jacobs Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters Claudia Wagner Billy Crudup Andrea Johnson Susan Ochs Phillips Mary Pat Walsh Suzanne Dallimore Kristen Johnston Judy Goldman & Borah & Mildred Walton Arthur Dantchik Larry & Mary Jones Michael Pillinger Lynn & Sam Waterston Friday, march 31 at 7:30 p..m. Cathy Dantchik Jane Kaczmarek Peter & Helen Randolph Sally & Lenny Weiss Leslie Dantchik Cindy Kaplan Paul Reale & Barbara McCrane Brenda Wehle & John Lynch saturday, april 1 at 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p..m. ò Sherry Davis & Mark Alhadeff Seth & Beth Klarman Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer sunday, april 2 at 3:00 p.m. Peter & Judith Dawkins Mary Kong Lise Rehwaldt & Mark Roberts Joe White & Iris Brown Richard & Rebecca Dresser Sarah & Steven Kraemer Jay Reiss Jenny Wiener & Jon Steingart the performing arts center at Nora Ephron Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Julie Ridge Gary Winick Heidi Ettinger Stephen Lebovitz David & Anita Rogerson Joanne Woodward & the calhoun school Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Robert Sean Leonard Steve Sabba Paul Newman Robert Feldman Liza Lerner Arnold & Agnes Sametz Jeffrey & Janine Yass 433 West End avenue (corner of 81st st.) Peter Jay Fernandez & Michael Loeb & Marjorie Loeb Laura Sametz & Anton Fig any day nOW COOL STUFF ON SALE! Plays Worth Waiting For - March 31 -April 2, 2006 The Performing Arts Center at the Calhoun School Flyer Bars ...... $2.00, $1.50 & $1.00 The 52nd Street Project Staff: Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo gear: Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Project “Hoodies” ...... $25.00 Carol Ochs, Executive Director Project Ball Caps ...... $20.00 John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing Project T-Shirts ...... $12.00 George “X-Acto” Babiak, Production Manager Project Mugs ...... $5.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Project Notebooks ...... $5.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1.00 Mayleen Cancel, Education Assistant Jackie Frankel, Development Assistant Thank you for coming to ANY DAY NOW. If you are not on our mailing list (or if your Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way out or mail Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are interested in becoming a Joshua Joya, Solangee Acosta, Johanna Vidal, Receptionists Courtney Cooke and Lindsey Newman, Interns volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form.

Production Staff Please add me to your mailing list: 04/06 Composer: Greg Pliska Prop Design Team: NAME: Musical Director: Kim D. Sherman George Babiak, Courtney Cooke, ADDRESS: Set Designer: Kevin Joseph Roach Jackie Frankel, Jake Friedman, Lighting Designer: Lindsey Newman, Nikki Phillips, & ZIP Greg MacPherson John Sheehy. HOME PHONE: Costume Designers: Backstage Crew: Crystal Thompson, Erin Chainani, & Courtney Cooke, Luis Maldonado, DAyTIME PHONE: Vonia Arslanian. Lindsey Newman, & Johanna Vidal. E-MAIL ADDRESS: Goddess of Sound: Load-in and Light Hang Crew: Vanessa Valdes Andy Boccanfuso, Ray Harold, My OCCuPATION: Stage Manager: Kevin Roach, Jay Scott, Timothy My HOBBIES: Sadie Bancroft Thomas, Virginia, & Charlie yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: Slide Designers: Tocantins. Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework George Babiak, Mike Sell, House Managers: Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill and the Project’s Slide Art Archive. Karin Schall, Jackie Frankel, Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event “Any Day” Art: Billie Cohen & Liz Bell Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes Other (please specify)______

The Playmaking Program is made possible with my schedule is: public funds from The New York State Council on the Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. Arts, a state agency, and the NEA. The 52nd Street Project is a member of Art/NY and a participant in the Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. New Generations Program, funded by Doris Duke Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. Charitable Foundation/The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and administered by Theatre If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you can Communications Group, the national organization for send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333-5598. the American Theater. The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Shows! the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. Any DAy noW is a production of our Playmaking program. young people participate in a nine-week playwriting course taught by Reg Flowers and adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Children Writing and Performing Their Own Plays. At the end of the course, each child is given two actors, a theme, and a dramaturg/director who guides him or her through the writing of a play during a weekend retreat in the country (Kent, Connecticut, for this show). Tonight’s performance is the end result.

The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Ben Barenholtz Carol Ochs Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, Rachel Chanoff founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Noël Dawkins Shirley Rumierk, Wendy Ettinger, alumni member chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., Louis P. Friedman alumni member Stephen Graham, chair Pamala Tyson Larry Jones Laura Valeroso James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. Jenny Wiener

Special Thanks We’re grateful to Stephen, Cathy, Juliet, and Tommy Graham for graciously allowing us to bring the chaos of a Playmaking weekend to their lovely home in Kent, Connecticut. Their staff gets a round of applause, too. Thanks also go to Sam and Lynn Waterston, and emily Armstrong and Kevin and Patrick Gannon for providing accommodations. Thanks also to Aurin Squire for helping out in Playmaking class. Another Country In-Kind Contributions heArd From: The Murphy Law Office; Benefit Cosmetics; Iris A. Brown; Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Ron Kastner and Capital Printing; Kenneth Cole Productions; THe InTernATIonAL PLAyS Noggin; Entertainment Weekly; Newman’s Own; Pharma Print/Omni Graphics; THE 2006 ONE-ON-ONES - TWO SEPARATE PRODUCTIONS! Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & KIDS AND ADULTS ON STAGE TOGETHER! Imaginary Studios; Warner Chappell Music Group, Simon Spotlight Entertainment, an imprint of Simon and Schuster; Hudson Scenic, Noggin/The JULy 20-23 and AUGUST 17-20 N; and Prime Films. any day now - act i any day now - act ii

All original music composed by Greg Pliska Die and performed by Kim D. Sherman by Maximo Jimenez, age 11. Dramaturg/Director: Rick Meese Costume Designer: Erin Chainani Best Friends never Known by Kyle Fargardo, age 10. Dramaturg: Gus Rogerson. Mr. Tree ...... Peter Maloney Director: Reg Flowers Costume Designer: Erin Chainani Bob ...... David Lansbury Beaver ...... Luis Maldonado Brock Plack ...... John Conlee I Carlos Finger ...... Fred Armisen In Her Shoes Psychologist ...... John Sheehy N by Kiana Hernandez, age 9. Dramaturg/Director: Patricia MacGregor “Friends Forever” lyrics by Kyle Fargardo T Costume Designer: Erin Chainani Lula ...... Liza Colon-Zayas Flowers and Magic Sweetie Pie ...... Deirdre O’Connell by Lily Capstick, age 9. Dramaturg/Director: Alex Barretto E Costume Designer: Vonia Arslanian “Pushed Away,” “World Dancing” and “Best Friends” lyrics by Kiana R Hernandez Ariana ...... Enid Graham Flower Girl ...... Annie Torsiglieri M evelese’s Chance Flower People ...... Courtney Cooke & Johanna Vidal by Ashley Torres, age 11. Dramaturg/Director: Sonia Manzano Flower Girl’s Mom’s Voice ...... Lindsey Newman I Costume Designer: Crystal Thompson The Wondering Dog S Evelese Santiago ...... Myra Lucretia Taylor by Jamie yip, age 10. Dramaturg/Director:Liliana Amador Milagros De Jesus ...... Phyllis Somerville Costume Designer: Erin Chainani S Brian and Michelle ...... Luis Maldonado & Johanna Vidal Jake ...... Emilio Delgado “Surprise” lyrics by Ashley Torres Jessica ...... Riji Suh I Family In Garden “The Things I Hate” lyrics by Jamie yip O by Simone Lindo, age 11. Dramaturg: Rebecca Masback Director: Sandi Carroll Costume Designer: Crystal Thompson Bullies by John Cacomanolis, age 10. Dramaturg/Director: Josh Lewis N Josy ...... Winslow Corbett Costume Designer: Vonia Arslanian Jo ...... Rebecca Masback Owner ...... Lindsey Newman Billy Bob ...... Carlo Alban Alex ...... Brienan Bryant It Stinks of FHn news Billy G. Joe’s Voice ...... Luis Maldonado by Arpad West, age 10. Dramaturg/Director: Carlos Armesto Costume Designer: Vonia Arslanian Mr. TV and Mr. Camera by Devin Gonzalez, age 9. Dramaturg/Director: George Babiak Dacy Flow ...... Kathy Hiler Costume Designers: George Babiak and Crystal Thompson James Kiky ...... Howard Overshown Robinson ...... Reg Flowers Mr. TV ...... David Zayas Mr. Camera ...... Felix Solis “There’s Four Names” and “He Broked Us” lyrics by Arpad West “Why Am I So Lonely” lyrics by Devin Gonzalez. Honorary Chair Sam Waterston co-chairs The show and Corporate Host Lisa Benavides Jenny Gersten Your Host: Sam Waterston Ars Nova Becky Browder Karin Schall Blast from the Past and the Board of Directors of Cathy Dantchik Laura Valeroso The 52nd Street Project present Louis P. Friedman Mary Pat Walsh By Willie Reale and Henry Krieger Sung by Cathy and Fifi Fernandez, Patrice Friedman Jenny Wiener Megan Cramer, and Reg Flowers

The Board of direcTors In the World Out There By Dan Berrett and Kim D. Sherman Ben Barenholtz Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. Sung by Michael Potts and Stephen Galimidi Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Money Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder By Solangee Acosta, age 12, and Rusty Magee Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Sung by Judy Kuhn Wendy Ettinger, Shirley Rumierk, Like You - Like You chair emeritus alumni member By Skyeblu Welsh, age 12, and Loren Toolajian Louis P. Friedman José Soto, Jr., Sung by Malcolm Gets and Judy Kuhn Stephen Graham, chair alumni member Amanda’s Song Larry Jones Pamala Tyson by Ariana Casablanca, age 11, and Rusty Magee James McDaniel Laura Valeroso Sung by Marva Hicks Frances McDormand Wendy vanden Heuvel Underwear Man and Kathy Noël Mihalow John A. Vassilaros By Frankie Ventura, age 9, and Rusty Magee Jenny Wiener Sung by Lee Wilkof and Anne Torsiglieri Old Friend, Old Friend The 52nd sTreeT ProjecT By Willie Reale and Kim D. Sherman graTefully acknowledges... Sung by Malcolm Gets and Michael Potts Mario Badescu Benefit Cosmetics Mean Iris A. Brown By Breanna Straker, age 9, and Patrick Barnes Capital Printing/Ronald J. Kastner Sung by Marva Hicks and Anne Torsiglieri Kenneth Cole Productions Friends Forever Comptoir Sud Pacifique By Kyle Fargardo, age 10, and Greg Pliska William Curran, Curran Affair Sung by John Conlee and David Costabile Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co. Entertainment Weekly Supreme Happiness Frédéric Fekkai & Company, LLC By Shirley Rumierk and Henry Krieger Newman’s Own Sung by Marva Hicks and the Company Noggin/The N Pharma/Omni Printing Director ...... Jonathan Bernstein Board chair Sesame Workshop Music Direction ...... Larry Yurman Stephen Graham Showman Fabricators Music Supervision ...... Kim D.Sherman Simon Spotlight Drums ...... Anton Fig execuTive direcTor an imprint of Simon & Schuster Wendy Stulberg Guitar ...... Peter Bernstein Carol Ochs John A. Vassilaros & Sons Lighting Design ...... Greg MacPherson Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. arTisTic direcTor Sound Design ...... Scott Lehrer Watkins Incorporated Gus Rogerson Healthier Living Since 1868 Stage Manager ...... Patricia McGregor PlaTinum records Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde Jodie Markell Whitney Scott & Felicia & Sy Jacobs Barbara McCrane & Peter Jacobson The Dantchik Family Mary Kong Paul Reale Mitchell R. Semel Patrice & Louis Friedman Fran McDormand & Stephanie Sharis Steven Lebovitz Joel Coen Sylvia Shepard & Cathy & Stephen Graham Ilana Levine & Dominic Fumusa Patricia McGuire & Willy Holtzman Jenny Wiener & Jon Steingart, Ars Nova John S. Lyons Ned Eisenberg John Steber & Audrey & Danny Meyer Rick Meese & Dan Lori Robert Shaffron charT ToPPers Jane Musky & Tony Goldwyn Emily & John Morgan Susanna Styron & Rona & Randy Nelson Suzen Murakoshi & Darrell Larson Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Mark Temme Richard Sweren Patricia Murphy & Alice & Daniel Swistel Janine & Jeffrey Yass Jane Perlmutter & Greg MacPherson Adam Spilka Brenda Thomas Anita A. & David S. Rogerson Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Tracy Thorne & dance remixers Erica Schmidt & Peter Dinklage Maria & Paul Onderdonk Edmund Lewis Ira Pittelman Steve Sabba, Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc. Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters Edith Thurber & Judy & Michael Pillinger Kevin O'Rourke Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman Gaby Salick & Robert Sean Leonard Heidi & Stefan Selig Christopher Randolph Karen Trott & Peter Herdrich Daryl Roth Cynthia Vance & comPilaTion alBums Maury Schott Ida Roth Robert Abrams CBS Corporation Jane & R.L. Stine Martha Roth & Bill Irwin Wendy Ward Angelina Fiordellisi & Matt Williams Liz Tuccillo Agnes Sametz Sharon Washington Law Offices of Claudia Wagner Laura Sametz & Carol Whitesides Amy Friedman, Noggin/The N Dr. Mildred Collier Walton Anton Fig Dana L. Williams & Lloyds TSB Bank plc Mary Pat Walsh Karin & Thomas Schall Donald Scardino Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Robin Schanzenbach Carole Yass Yildiz Yuksek & Richard Blackstone Jack Schlegel Marc D. Zand HBO BreakouT singles Betsy MacIsaac & Robert Goldberg, Yorke List current as of 4/26/06 Cecilia Arana-Grant & Rebecca & Richard Dresser Construction Corporation Kevin Grant Anita Flanagan The 52nd sTreeT ProjecT sTaff Noël & Joe Mihalow, The Dawkins Family Emily Armstrong & Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Foundation Thomas Patrick Gannon Bev Gasner Jonathan E. Aviv Rose Gasner Carol Ochs, Executive Director Fred Nelson Ben Barenholtz Jilian Cahan Gersten John Sheehy, Dir. of Development and Marketing Jonathan Rose Companies, Inc. Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Elizabeth & Paul Giamatti George Babiak, Production Manager Sesame Workshop Jane Bolster & Kilty Gilmour Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Steve Wertimer Michael Greif & Liz Bell, Director of Education Shearman & Sterling LLP Buzz Bovshow Jonathan Fried Jeff Taufield, Kekst & Co. Becky Browder & Janet Grillo Mayleen Cancel, Education Assistant Laura Valeroso & David Seidman Ted Neustadt Emily Grishman & Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Jackie Frankel, Development Assistant Wendy vanden Heuvel Michelle Buffington Susan Sampliner Denise Burse & Lisa J. Gugenheim & Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Peter Jay Fernandez Lawrence Nathanson Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Power Balladeers Kate Burton & Annie Hausman Laurie Becker Michael Ritchie Nancy Hechinger and Carol & Michael Bell Sharon Chantiles Amy Herzig Ruth Cohen, Capital Campaign Consultant Lisa Benavides & Tim Blake Nelson Rachel Chanoff Kathryn & Matthew Hobbs BenefiT volunTeers Gavin Berger & Craig Berggren Darrah Cloud & Mark Horowitz Elizabeth & Alexander Bernstein Dave Owens Linda LeRoy Janklow Winslow Corbett, Perry McBain Daniel, Ruth Cohen & Robert usdin Thomas Jaycox Bryan Gmitter, Chris Hammett, Susan McGinnis, André Bishop & Peter Manning Penelope Collins Amanda Johns Tessa Blake & Ian Williams Ray Connors Bonnie Kantor Catherine Mueller, Doug Nervik, Nikki Phillips, Brunswick Group LLC Tricia Cooke & Ethan Coen Cynthia Kaplan & Kari Riely, Kim D. Sherman, Vanessa Valdes Constance Casey Maddie Corman & David Froelich Elizabeth Cooper Davis & Gordon J. Davis Jace Alexander Beth S. & Seth A. Klarman sPecial Thanks Robert de Rothschild David Costabile Warren Leight Becky Browder, William Curran, Liz Flahive, Bill Coury & Martin Fettner Anna Li Terry Fitzpatrick, Amy Friedman, Josephine Eke & Jason Valk Craig Cox Adrianne Lobel & Ellen Freudenheim & Daniel Wiener Jeff Cox Mark Linn-Baker Jenny Gersten, Mark Jacobs, John Laird, Jenny Gersten & Willie Reale Thomasine Dolan & Katherine K. Lumb & Barbara McCrane, Christopher Randolph,

Nancy Giles Whitney Dow Christopher Bonanos Karin & Tom Schall, Mary Pat Walsh GEORGE BABIAK BY LAYOuT The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. The Replay program gives children who are graduates of the Project’s Playmaking class a chance to hone their skills in an advanced writing workshop taught by Reg Flowers. Over the nine weeks of Replay The 52nd Street Project Presents class, these young playwrights explored varied sources of inspiration, including a visit to the Whitney Museum and a trip to the theater, studied The Lorraine Cohen dramatic structure, and learned to embrace the dreaded rewrite. The resulting plays are featured in tonight’s reading. Special Thanks We’re grateful to James, Adam and everyone else at The Signature Theatre for making this evening possible. The plays wouldn’t have made it to the page without the help of the Replay class volunteers Varin Ayala, Barnett Cohen, Angel Desai, Joe Haupt, Amina Henry, Stephanie Keating, Rita Marchelya, Nana Mensa, and Virginia Vitzthum. Big ups to Erin Funck and Edie Demas at the New Victory Theatre for hooking the class up with tickets to “Brundibar.” We’d like to thank the Cohen family and friends for their support of this project. The Project Staff Gus Rogerson...... Artistic Director Carol Ochs ...... Executive Director John Sheehy...... Director of Development and Marketing George Babiak ...... Production Manager Reg Flowers ...... Associate Artistic Director Liz Bell ...... Director of Education Diana Rojas ...... Executive Assistant Mayleen Cancel ...... Education Assistant Jackie Frankel ...... Development Assistant Chris Ceraso ...... Teen Dean 10 new plays by Iris A. Brown ...... Graphic Designer Receptionists...... Solangee Acosta, Johanna Vidal Capital Campaign Consultant ...... Ruth Cohen 10 young playwrights Interns ...... Lauren Blumenfeld, Sean Kenealy, Drew Vanderburg The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Ben Barenholtz Carol Ochs Monday, June 5, 2006 Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, 7:30 p.m. Rachel Chanoff founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Noël Dawkins Shirley Rumierk, Wendy Ettinger, alumni member The Signature Theatre at chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., Louis P. Friedman alumni member The Peter Norton Space Stephen Graham, chair Pamala Tyson Larry Jones Laura Valeroso 555 West 42nd Street James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. Jenny Wiener Alex Hits the Ball The Friendship of Life By Andy Reyes, age 10 By Stephanie Marion, age 12 Directed by Evan Cabnet Directed by Julie Boyd Ms. Anderson/Mom ...... Frances McDormand B Sweetie Cool ...... Edward O’Blenis Alex ...... Alex Draper R Valentine Heart ...... Cynthia Nixon Derek ...... Tom Schall Killing Spree Coach ...... John Sheehy I by Terrence Mack, age 12 Chicken World E Directed by Evan Cabnet by Zakiya Jacob, age 10 Farrel ...... Alex Draper Directed by Julie Boyd F Poorman/Dr. Phil ...... Tom Schall Tom 550 ...... Cynthia Nixon Bodyguard ...... John Sheehy Tom 5,065 ...... Edward O’Blenis Star and Twinkle Meet the Sun Other Tom ...... Joe Haupt I by Joyce Cheung, age 10 The Struggling Twins Directed by Erica Schmidt By Luisa Santiago, age 10 N Star ...... Marsha Stephanie Blake Directed by Erica Schmidt Twinkle ...... Pascale Armand Rochelle ...... Pascale Armand T Sun ...... Frances McDormand Susane ...... Marsha Stephanie Blake E He Bird Learns English Librarian ...... Erica Schmidt by Malik Velazquez, age 10 The Argument R Directed by Elizabeth Giamatti by Analis “Fifi” Fernandez, age 10 Master/She Bird ...... Saidah Arrika Ekulona Directed by Jonathan Bernstein M He Bird ...... Felix Solis Willie ...... Frank Wood I The Boxer Officer/Judge Rainbow ...... Stevie Ray Dallimore By George Keller, age 11 Beonica ...... Frances McDormand S Directed by Jonathan Bernstein Boyfriend of Beonica ...... Joe Haupt Tommy Sanchez ...... Stevie Ray Dallimore Beautifulll ...... Virginia Vitzthum S Jackie ...... Frank Wood Josh ...... Barnett Cohen Robinson/Johnny’s Coach/Chris’s Coach ...... George Babiak Other prisoners ...... The Company I Mikey/Johnny/Chris ...... Barnett Cohen Duck and Rabbit O Referee/Announcer ...... Jonathan Bernstein By Laron Holt, age 10 Girl With A Sign ...... Virginia Vitzthum Directed by Elizabeth Giamatti N Doctor ...... Frances McDormand Rabbit ...... Saidah Arrika Ekulona Duck ...... Felix Solis The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children THE 52ND STREET PROJECT PRESENTS from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. The Teen Ensemble is the final step in our kids’ training: a two-year acting class that culminates in the production of a full-length play by William Shakespeare. Past Teen Ensembles have taken their shows to London and the South of France. The teens you’re seeing tonight are completing their first year of Ensemble work. Special Thanks We’re grateful to Eric Karpeles and Mike Sell for hosting the Ensemble for a glorious day this past Saturday at their home in Pennsylvania. A big fat helping of thanks to Josh Liveright, Chris Henry, and the Women’s Interart Annex for being so generous with their space and tolerating our erratic rehearsal schedule. The Project Staff Gus Rogerson ...... Artistic Director Carol Ochs ...... Executive Director John Sheehy...... Director of Development and Marketing George Babiak ...... Production Manager Reg Flowers ...... Associate Artistic Director Liz Bell ...... Director of Education Diana Rojas ...... Executive Assistant Megan Cramer ...... Education Liaison Mayleen Cancel ...... Education Assistant Jackie Frankel...... Development Assistant Chris Ceraso ...... Teen Dean Iris A. Brown ...... Graphic Designer Receptionists ...... Solangee Acosta, Johanna Vidal Capital Campaign Consultant...... Ruth Cohen Interns ...... Lauren Blumenfeld, Sean Kenealy, FIVE NEW PLAYS Drew Vanderburg PERFORMED BY The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors THE 52ND STREET PROJECT Ben Barenholtz Carol Ochs Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, TEEN ENSEMBLE Rachel Chanoff founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Noël Dawkins Shirley Rumierk, Thursday, June 22, 2006 Wendy Ettinger, alumni member chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., Louis P. Friedman alumni member THE WOMEN’S Stephen Graham, chair Pamala Tyson Larry Jones Laura Valeroso INTERART ANNEX James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. Jenny Wiener CORNOGRAPHY DINNER, LUNCH by Reg Flowers AND BREAKFAST Directed by by David Auburn Gus Rogerson Directed by Julia Gibson

Mike ...... Adrian Zambrano Ben ...... Joshua Joya Tabby ...... Nicole Fargardo The Waiter ...... Christian Alvarez The Woman ...... Kamila Jacob

ABOVE IT ALL DOMINICA... by Leslie Ayvazian by Stephen Adly Guirgis Directed by Directed by George Babiak Chris Ceraso

Carlos ...... Anthony Mejia Master Zane ...... Zebulun Santiago Rolando ...... Mark Gamero Shelley Dell ...... Nikki Rosario Mylene ...... Megan Cruz

THE LAST GOODBYE Costume Consultant: Viviane Galloway by Megan Mostyn-Brown Sound Designer: Drew Vanderburg Directed by Stage Manager: Sean Kenealy Megan Cramer Backstage Crew: Lauren Blumenfeld

New Plays for New Players is performed Damon ...... Alex Tomas without an intermission. Mags ...... Suzette Santana Lily ...... Anastasia Kehr The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations:AOL Time Warner, Inc.; BKSK Architects LLP; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; Brunswick Group; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS; Consolidated Edison; The Dermot Company; THE 52ND STREET PROJECT PRESENTS The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Joele Frank & Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William & THE 2006 HAROLD AND MIMI STEINBERG Mary Greve Foundation; The Hennessy Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; Kekst & Company; Latham & Watkins, LLP; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Bank, N.A.; Noggin; Jonathan Rose Companies; CHARITABLE TRUST ONE-ON-ONES Shapiro & Lobel; Showtime Networks Inc; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Shearman & Sterling, LLP; Stranahan Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Theatre Communications Group, Inc.; The Tow Foundation; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; The Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts of over $200 to The 52nd Street Project this past year (list is current as of 7/19/06):

Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott William Dockery Cindy Kaplan Shirley Rumierk Robert Abrams & Cynthia Vance Whitney Dow & Seth & Beth Klarman Steve Sabba Jace Alexander & Maddie Corman Thomasine Dolan Dow Mary Kong Arnold & Agnes Sametz Cecilia Arana-Grant & Kevin Grant Richard & Rebecca Dresser Henry Krieger Laura Sametz & Anton Fig Jonathan Aviv Ned Eisenberg & Patricia Maguire Stephen Lebovitz Don Scardino & Dana Williams Dylan & Becky Baker Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Warren Leight Zeborah Schachtel Ben Barenholtz Robert & Gail Evans Robert Sean Leonard Karin & Tom Schall Jessica Bauman Peter Jay Fernandez & Ilana Levine & Dominic Fumusa John Schlegel Christopher Beale & Denise Burse Anna Li & Frank Sposato Erica Schmidt & Peter Dinklage Francesca Beale Martin Fetner & William Coury Mark Linn-Baker & Daniel Schnur Laurie Becker & Rick Sweren Angelina Fiordellisi & Adrianne Lobel Robert Schnur Michael Bell & Carol Bell Matt Williams Michael Loeb & Marjorie Loeb Maury Schott Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Terry Fitzpatrick & Katherine Lumb Whitney Scott & Stephanie Berger & Paul King Stephen Perepeluk John Lyons Peter Jacobson Craig Berggren Anita Flanagan & Jeff Potter Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Stefan Selig Elizabeth & Alexander Bernstein Nat Magee & Alison Fraser Greg MacPherson & Mitchell Semel & Colleen Carroll Richard Blackstone & Louis & Patrice Friedman Jane Perlmutter Robert Shaffron & John Davis Yildez Yuksek Thomas Gannon Bonnie MacSaveny & Stephanie Sharis Tessa Blake Beverly Gasner Tom Fetterman Peter Shinoda Buzz Bovshow Jilian Cahan Gersten Peter Manning & André Bishop Abby Jo Sigal & Matt Turner Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt Scott Aaron Gewirtz & Laura Jodie & Brad Markell Jean Stein Michelle Buffington Gewirtz Mark Marvel R.L. & Jane Stine Natalka Bukalo Paul & Liz Giamatti Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Susanna Styron & Darrell Larson Kate Burton & Michael Ritchie Nancy Giles Fran McDormand & Joel Coen Daniel Swee John Carr & Patricia Carr Kilty Gilmour Rick Meese & Dan Lori Richard Sweren Constance Casey Tony Goldwyn & Jane Musky Audrey & Danny Meyer Daniel Swistel Rachel Chanoff Stephen & Cathy Graham Noël & Joe Mihalow Brenda Thomas Sharon Chantile Michael Greif & Jonathan Fried James & Amanda Moffat Tracy Thorne & Edmund Lewis Darah Cloud & Dave Owens Janet Grillo & David Russell Emily & John Morgan Liz Tuccillo Julian Cohan & Greta Cohan Emily Grishman & Suzen Murakoshi & Laura Valeroso & David Seidman David Cohen & Sandra Novak Susan Sampliner Mark Temme Josephine Eke & Jason Valk Cohen Lisa Gugenheim & Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & Wendy vanden Heuvel & Ronald Cohen Larry Nathanson Adam Spilka Brad Coley Ruth Cohen Marianne Hagan Don & Sara Nelson Mary Pat Walsh Penny Collins David & Ann Hausmann Fred Nelson Borah & Mildred Walton Tricia Cooke & Ethan Coen Erica Heilman Randy & Rona Nelson David & Wendy Ward Elizabeth Cooper Davis & Jane Hayden Helmsley Cynthia Nixon Sharon Washington Gordon J. Davis Nancy Hechinger Lori O'Connor Lynn & Sam Waterston David Costabile Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott Kevin O'Rourke & Edith Thurber Brenda Wehle & John C. Lynch Craig Cox Amy Herzig Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Sally & Lenny Weiss Jeff Cox Kathy & Matthew Hobbs Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Peter & Barbara Cross William Holtzman & Paul & Maria Onderdonk Joe White & Iris Brown Stephen & Sandra Crudgington S. Sylvia Shepard Elizabeth Peters Carol Whitesides July 21-23, 2006 Billy Crudup Mark Horowitz Judy Goldman & Michael Pillinger Daniel Wiener & Mary D'Elia Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde Christopher Randolph Ellen Freudenheim Suzanne Dallimore Seymour Jacobs & Felicia Jacobs Peter & Helen Randolph Jenny Wiener & Jon Steingart The Ensemble Studio Theatre Arthur Dantchik Linda LeRoy Janklow Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Michael & Zena Wiener Cathy Dantchik Donna & Thomas Jaycox Jay Reiss Joanne Woodward & 549 West 52nd St. Leslie Dantchik Amanda Johns David & Anita Rogerson Paul Newman Peter & Judith Dawkins Andrea Johnson Daryl Roth Carole Yass & Randy Ginsburg NEW YORK CITY Robert de Rothschild Douglas Jordan & Katie Jordan Ida Roth Jeffrey & Janine Yass Anthony & Christie deNicola Bonnie Kantor Martha Roth & Bill Irwin John Young Another Country Heard From: The International Plays COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The Block Island One-on-Ones July 21-23 - The Ensemble Studio Theatre The Fabulous Flyer Bar ...... $2, $1.50 & $1 and featuring Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo: The 52nd Street Project Staff: Project T-shirts ...... $12.00 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Project Tank Tops ...... $12.00 Carol Ochs, Executive Director John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing Project Caps ...... $15.00 George “X-Acto” Babiak, Production Manager Project Mugs ...... $5.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Megan Cramer, Program Director Project Notebook ...... $5.00 Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Jackie Frankel, Development Assistant Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Thank you for coming to ANOTHER COUNTRY HEARD FROM! If you are not on our Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer mailing list (or if your address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us Solangee Acosta, Johanna Vidal, Receptionists on your way out or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are Lauren Blumenfeld, Sean Kenealy, Drew Vanderburg, Interns interested in becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form. Production Staff Please add me to your mailing list: 7/06 Composer: Aaron Platt, John Sheehy, Ronee Siegel, Andrew Sherman Ashley Springer, Drew Vanderburg NAME: Set Designer: Furniture Crew: ADDRESS: Kevin Joseph Roach Sean Kenealy, Alex Tomas, and Drew Lighting Designer: Vanderburg ZIP

Greg MacPherson Prop Crew: HOME PHONE: Costume Designers: Lauren Blumenfeld and Nicole Chloe Chapin and Katherine Brown Fargardo DAYTIME PHONE: Goddess of Sound: Load-in and Light-hang Crew: E-MAIL ADDRESS: Vanessa Valdes Tim Cain, Craig Cox, Doug Nervik, Stage Manager: Nikki Phillips, Tom Schall MY OCCuPATION: Patricia McGregor House Manager: Slide Designs: Liz Bell, Jackie Frankel, Karin Schall MY HOBBIES: Tracy Rosiene, George Babiak, Chefs: yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: and the Project Slide Archive Katie Homans, Pat Ritter and Martha Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework Prop Design Team: Velie-Gass Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill George Babiak, Lauren Blumenfeld, Teen Counselor: Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event Katherine Brown, Reg Flowers, Jackie Nicole Fargardo Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes Frankel, Sean Kenealy, Nikki Phillips, Other (please specify)______

The One-on-One Program is made possible with public funds from The my schedule is: New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Project is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Project is a member Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. of ART/NY and a participant in the New Generations Program, funded by Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. Doris Duke Charitable Foundation/The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the national organization If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you can for the American Theater. send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333-5598. The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Shows! the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. ANOTHER COUNTRY HEARD FROM is a production of our One-on-One program, which is designed to give children the 10 opportunity to go away for one-week stays in the country and enjoy the New Kids! undivided attention of a professional theater artist who serves as friend, mentor, and collaborator. The Project is delighted to return to the Ensemble 10 Studio Theatre, where we have been performing since our inception in 1981. We gratefully acknowledge the fact that if E.S.T. wasn’t here, we’d be New Adults! nowhere.

10 The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors New Plays! Ben Barenholtz Frances McDormand Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs same Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Old Theme! Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Noël Dawkins Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Aug. 18-20 Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., alumni member Right here at the Louis P. Friedman Pamala Tyson Ensemble Studio Theatre Stephen Graham, chair Wendy vanden Heuvel Larry Jones John A. Vassilaros James McDaniel Jenny Wiener

Special Thanks PLAYBACKo o Our Host Families – Roberta & Alan Alpert; Sue Black; Josie Merck & Jim Stevenson; Caroline & K.C. Perry; Jennifer & Elliot Taubman; Ron & Judy Tierney; Joya Verde & October, 2006 Virginia Dare; and our headquarters host Dr. Christina Biaggi. First a kid writes a short play. Then, an adult writes an “answer” Sincere thanks to our chefs Pat Ritter & Martha Velie-Gass; Lynn Reale, Kate & play. Then, the two of them perform both plays. Multiply this everyone at Block Island Realty; Rita & Steve Draper; Glenn & Annie Hall; McQuade’s equation by seven and you’ve got a terrific evening of theater. Market; Interstate Navigation; Sophia Ochs MacVittie; Jenny Ritter; Amanda Gass; Amy Jaffe; Ed Berube; Amelia Gallant at the Block Island Grocery; Cindy & Stan Geer at the Depot; The Homans Family; Maclac Enterprise, and Peter McNerney.

In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Benefit Cosmetics; Iris A. Brown; Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Ron Kastner and Capital Printing; Kenneth Cole Productions; Noggin; Entertainment Weekly; Newman’s Own; Pharma Print/Omni Graphics; December, 2006 Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; In September, 10 kids brand-new to the Project will begin a Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Playmaking class taught by Project Playmaking Director Reg Imaginary Studios; Warner Chappell Music Group, Simon Spotlight Flowers. Come and see their final plays performed by adult Entertainment, an imprint of Simon and Schuster; Hudson Scenic, Noggin/The N; Prime Films, Mario Badescu; DIageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co.; professional actors. Showman Fabricators; Frédéric Fekkai & Co., LLC. Another Country Heard From - Act I Another Country Heard From - Act II All original music composed by Andrew Sherman (except where noted) “Another Country Heard From Theme Song” lyrics by John Sheehy BLOOD SPORT PAIN IN MY ART Written & Directed by John Sheehy for Lily Capstick, age 9. Costumes by Katherine Brown. Written & Directed by Reg Flowers for Lily Houghton, age 11. Costumes by Katherine Brown. I Maleficent ...... Lily Capstick Barnabus ...... John Sheehy Ivory Hightower ...... Lily Houghton Frank Eversow ...... Reg Flowers N “Get Yourself a Minion” lyrics by John Sheehy Curator ...... Nicole Fargardo T TRAPPED IN THE LOUVRE MUSEUM “Art Haters’ Lament” and “Pain in My Art” lyrics by Reg Flowers Written by Deirdre O’Connor; Directed by Nikki Phillips for Chloe Moore, age THE LUCK O’ THE IRISH E 11. Costumes by Katherine Brown. Written & Directed by Angel Desai for Emmett Goodman-Boyd, age 10. Francoise Foie Gras ...... Nikki Phillips Costumes by Chloe Chapin. R Aphrodite ...... Chloe Moore Truffaut Escargot ...... George Babiak Finnegan Beginagain ...... Emmett Goodman-Boyd Murdoch MacMurdegan ...... Angel Desai M “Louvre’s Lament“ lyrics by Deirdre O’Connor Miss O’Brien ...... Nicole Fargardo I THE STABLE BOY WHO WOULD BE KING “A Second Chance” music and lyrics by Angel Desai Written & Directed by Lee Rosen for Lordan ulloa, age 11. Costumes by Chloe Chapin. PENGUIN DREAMS S Written by Cynthia Kaplan; Directed by Catherine Mueller for Joyce Cheung, Gavin ...... Lee Rosen age 10. Costumes by Katherine Brown. S Angus ...... Lordan ulloa Town Crier ...... Drew Vanderburg Janice ...... Joyce Cheung Townspeople ...... Sean Kenealy, Lauren Blumenfeld Michelle A. Michelle ...... Catherine Mueller I “I’m the King” lyrics by Lee Rosen “When All is Done and Said” lyrics by Cynthia Kaplan O ONE SAY CHEESE! Written & Directed by Megan Cramer for Luz Maldonado, age 13. Written & Directed by Bruce MacVittie for Terrence Mack, age 12. N Costumes by Chloe Chapin. Costumes by Chloe Chapin. Henrietta Gorgonzoliano ...... Megan Cramer One ...... Bruce MacVittie Pepper Jack ...... Luz Maldonado Two ...... Terrence Mack Customers ...... Nicole Fargardo, Lauren Blumenfeld, Drew Vanderburg Tourists ...... Sean Kenealy, Lauren Blumenfeld Gus Rogerson……………… ...... Himself “Say Cheese Polka” and “Be a Brie” lyrics by Megan Cramer “The Singular Lament” and “The Two Together Duet” lyrics by Bruce MacVittie THE MOROVIAN BUNNY MELINDA Y MAYA Written by Willie Reale; Directed by Tim Cain for Malik Velasquez, age 10. Written by Michael Bernard; Directed by Riji Suh for Erica Arce, age 12. Costumes by Chloe Chapin. Costumes by Katherine Brown. Tim ...... Tim Cain Melinda...... Erica Arce King Petrovia ...... Malik Velasquez Maya ...... Riji Suh Guard ...... Alex Tomas Main Guard ...... Diana Rojas Princess Fantoopia ...... Diana Rojas Other Guards ...... Nicole Fargardo, Alex Tomas, Sean Kenealy Morovian Pips ...... Tim Cain, Reg Flowers, Lee Rosen* Fidel Castro ...... Drew Vanderburg “Trouble in Morovia” and “Surrender” lyrics by Willie Reale

“Ants in My Pants: The Revolution Song“ lyrics by Michael Bernard *Better known as “Menergy ‘06” The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations:AOL Time Warner, Inc.; BKSK Architects LLP; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; Brunswick Group; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS; Consolidated Edison; The Dermot Company; THE 52ND STREET PROJECT PRESENTS The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Joele Frank & Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William & THE 2006 WIENER FAMILY FOUNDATION Mary Greve Foundation; The Hennessy Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; Kekst & Company; Latham & Watkins, LLP; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Bank, N.A.; Noggin; Jonathan Rose Companies; ONE-ON-ONES Shapiro & Lobel; Showtime Networks Inc; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Shearman & Sterling, LLP; Stranahan Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Theatre Communications Group, Inc.; The Tow Foundation; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; The Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts of over $200 to The 52nd Street Project this past year (list is current as of 7/19/06):

Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott William Dockery Cindy Kaplan Shirley Rumierk Robert Abrams & Cynthia Vance Whitney Dow & Seth & Beth Klarman Steve Sabba Jace Alexander & Maddie Corman Thomasine Dolan Dow Mary Kong Arnold & Agnes Sametz Cecilia Arana-Grant & Kevin Grant Richard & Rebecca Dresser Henry Krieger Laura Sametz & Anton Fig Jonathan Aviv Ned Eisenberg & Patricia Maguire Stephen Lebovitz Don Scardino & Dana Williams Dylan & Becky Baker Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Warren Leight Zeborah Schachtel Ben Barenholtz Robert & Gail Evans Robert Sean Leonard Karin & Tom Schall Jessica Bauman Peter Jay Fernandez & Ilana Levine & Dominic Fumusa John Schlegel Christopher Beale & Denise Burse Anna Li & Frank Sposato Erica Schmidt & Peter Dinklage Francesca Beale Martin Fetner & William Coury Mark Linn-Baker & Daniel Schnur Laurie Becker & Rick Sweren Angelina Fiordellisi & Adrianne Lobel Robert Schnur Michael Bell & Carol Bell Matt Williams Michael Loeb & Marjorie Loeb Maury Schott Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Terry Fitzpatrick & Katherine Lumb Whitney Scott & Stephanie Berger & Paul King Stephen Perepeluk John Lyons Peter Jacobson Craig Berggren Anita Flanagan & Jeff Potter Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Stefan Selig Elizabeth & Alexander Bernstein Nat Magee & Alison Fraser Greg MacPherson & Mitchell Semel & Colleen Carroll Richard Blackstone & Louis & Patrice Friedman Jane Perlmutter Robert Shaffron & John Davis Yildez Yuksek Thomas Gannon Bonnie MacSaveny & Stephanie Sharis Tessa Blake Beverly Gasner Tom Fetterman Peter Shinoda Buzz Bovshow Jilian Cahan Gersten Peter Manning & André Bishop Abby Jo Sigal & Matt Turner Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt Scott Aaron Gewirtz & Laura Jodie & Brad Markell Jean Stein Michelle Buffington Gewirtz Mark Marvel R.L. & Jane Stine Natalka Bukalo Paul & Liz Giamatti Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Susanna Styron & Darrell Larson Kate Burton & Michael Ritchie Nancy Giles Fran McDormand & Joel Coen Daniel Swee John Carr & Patricia Carr Kilty Gilmour Rick Meese & Dan Lori Richard Sweren Constance Casey Tony Goldwyn & Jane Musky Audrey & Danny Meyer Daniel Swistel Rachel Chanoff Stephen & Cathy Graham Noël & Joe Mihalow Brenda Thomas Sharon Chantile Michael Greif & Jonathan Fried James & Amanda Moffat Tracy Thorne & Edmund Lewis Darah Cloud & Dave Owens Janet Grillo & David Russell Emily & John Morgan Liz Tuccillo Julian Cohan & Greta Cohan Emily Grishman & Suzen Murakoshi & Laura Valeroso & David Seidman David Cohen & Sandra Novak Susan Sampliner Mark Temme Josephine Eke & Jason Valk Cohen Lisa Gugenheim & Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & Wendy vanden Heuvel & Ronald Cohen Larry Nathanson Adam Spilka Brad Coley Ruth Cohen Marianne Hagan Don & Sara Nelson Mary Pat Walsh Penny Collins David & Ann Hausmann Fred Nelson Borah & Mildred Walton Tricia Cooke & Ethan Coen Erica Heilman Randy & Rona Nelson David & Wendy Ward Elizabeth Cooper Davis & Jane Hayden Helmsley Cynthia Nixon Sharon Washington Gordon J. Davis Nancy Hechinger Lori O'Connor Lynn & Sam Waterston David Costabile Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott Kevin O'Rourke & Edith Thurber Brenda Wehle & John C. Lynch Craig Cox Amy Herzig Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Sally & Lenny Weiss Jeff Cox Kathy & Matthew Hobbs Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Peter & Barbara Cross William Holtzman & Paul & Maria Onderdonk Joe White & Iris Brown Stephen & Sandra Crudgington S. Sylvia Shepard Elizabeth Peters Carol Whitesides AUGUST 18-20, 2006 Billy Crudup Mark Horowitz Judy Goldman & Michael Pillinger Daniel Wiener & Mary D'Elia Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde Christopher Randolph Ellen Freudenheim Suzanne Dallimore Seymour Jacobs & Felicia Jacobs Peter & Helen Randolph Jenny Wiener & Jon Steingart The Ensemble Studio Theatre Arthur Dantchik Linda LeRoy Janklow Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Michael & Zena Wiener Cathy Dantchik Donna & Thomas Jaycox Jay Reiss Joanne Woodward & 549 West 52nd Street Leslie Dantchik Amanda Johns David & Anita Rogerson Paul Newman Peter & Judith Dawkins Andrea Johnson Daryl Roth Carole Yass & Randy Ginsburg NEW YORK CITY Robert de Rothschild Douglas Jordan & Katie Jordan Ida Roth Jeffrey & Janine Yass Anthony & Christie deNicola Bonnie Kantor Martha Roth & Bill Irwin John Young Yet Another Country Heard From: The International Plays COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The Wareham, Mass. One-on-Ones August 18-20 - The Ensemble Studio Theatre The Fabulous Flyer Bar ...... $2, $1.50 & $1 and featuring Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo: The 52nd Street Project Staff: Project T-shirts ...... $12.00 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Project Tank Tops ...... $12.00 Carol Ochs, Executive Director John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing Project Caps ...... $15.00 George “Smartacus” Babiak, Production Manager Project Mugs ...... $5.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Megan Cramer, Program Director Project Notebook ...... $5.00 Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Jackie Frankel, Development Assistant Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Thank you for coming to YET ANOTHER COUNTRY HEARD FROM! If you are not on Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer our mailing list (or if your address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to Solangee Acosta, Johanna Vidal, Receptionists us on your way out or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you Lauren Blumenfeld, Sean Kenealy, Drew Vanderburg, Interns are interested in becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form. Production Staff

Composer: Furniture Crew: Please add me to your mailing list: 8/06 Patrick Barnes Sean Kenealy, Alex Tomas, and Set Designer: Anthony Mejia NAME: Kevin Joseph Roach Prop Crew: ADDRESS: Lighting Designer: Lauren Blumenfeld and Greg MacPherson Merlaine Mendez ZIP

Costume Designers: Load-in and Light-hang Crew: hOME PhONE: Crystal Thompson and Ciera Wells Tim Cain, Craig Cox, Sound Designer: Doug Nervik, Nikki Phillips, DAYTIME PhONE: Drew Vanderburg Tom Schall E-MAIL ADDRESS: Stage Manager: House Manager: Karen Munkel Liz Bell, Jackie Frankel, MY OCCuPATION: Slide Designs: Karin Schall, Mary Pat Walsh Tracy Rosiene, George Babiak, Chefs: MY hOBBIES: and the Project Slide Archive John Sheehy, Liz Bell, yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: Prop Design Team: Carol Ochs, Christopher Randolph Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework George Babiak, Lauren Blumenfeld, Reg Teen Counselor: Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill Flowers, Sean Kenealy, Ben Patton, Nikki Anthony Mejia Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event Phillips, Aaron Platt, Erin Quinn Purcell Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes Other (please specify)______

The One-on-One Program is made possible with public my schedule is: funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. state agency. This program is supported, in part, by public Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. funds from the New York CIty Department of Cultural Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. Affairs. The 52nd Street Project is supported by funds If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you can from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Project is a send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333-5598. member of ART/NY. The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Shows! the hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. YET ANOTHER COUNTRY HEARD FROM is a production of our One-on-One program, which is designed to give children the opportunity to go away for one-week stays in the country and enjoy the No Way undivided attention of a professional theater artist who serves as friend, mentor, and collaborator. The Project is delighted to return to the Ensemble Studio Theatre, where we have been performing since our inception in 1981. to Behave! We gratefully acknowledge the fact that if E.S.T. wasn’t here, we’d be nowhere.

The SeveN DeaDly SiN playS The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors The 2006 playback show Ben Barenholtz Frances McDormand Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs October 20-22, in a theater to be announced Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder First a kid writes a short play. Then, an adult writes an “answer” Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson play. Then, the two of them perform both plays. Multiply this Noël Dawkins Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., alumni member equation by seven and you’ve got a terrific evening of theater. Louis P. Friedman Pamala Tyson To spice things up this year, we’re assigning each kid/adult team Stephen Graham, chair Wendy vanden heuvel a specific sin... not to commit, of course, but to inspire their show. Larry Jones John A. Vassilaros James McDaniel Jenny Wiener

Special Thanks Our host Families – Emily & John Morgan; Suzanne & John Potts; Bob & Marina Whitman; Sidney Worthen & David Pearce; Joe McNay & the entire McNay family; and, of course, Peter, helen & Christopher Randolph for letting us use their beautiful home in Wareham as our headquarters for a whole week.

Sincere Thanks to Kent McIngvale; Robin Morse, Lucy & Francis Rogerson; Vanessa Valdes; Bob Krystolfolski; and Beamer Weems and The Wareham Gatemen baseball team.

In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Benefit Cosmetics; Iris A. Brown; Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Ron Kastner and Capital Printing; Kenneth Cole Productions; Noggin; Entertainment Weekly; Newman’s Own; Pharma Print/Omni Graphics; December 8-10, in a theater to be announced Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; In September, 10 kids brand-new to the Project will begin a Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Playmaking class taught by Project Playmaking Director Reg Imaginary Studios; Warner Chappell Music Group, Simon Spotlight Flowers. Come and see their final plays performed by adult Entertainment, an imprint of Simon and Schuster; hudson Scenic, Noggin/The N; Prime Films, Mario Badescu; DIageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co.; professional actors. Showman Fabricators; Frédéric Fekkai & Co., LLC. Yet Another Country Heard From - Act I Yet Another Country Heard From - Act II All original music composed by Patrick Barnes “Another Country Heard From Theme Song” lyrics by John Sheehy NO CURE LIKE TRAVEL AN EU-TIFUL FRIENDSHIP Written & Directed by Christopher Randolph for Jamie Yip, age 10 Written by Adam Felber & Directed by Reg Flowers for Kyle Fargardo, age 10 Jewel Rose ...... Jamie Yip Antonio von Baguette, E.u. Detective ...... Kyle Fargardo I Stanley ...... Christopher Randolph Ziggy ...... Reg Flowers Wild Man of Borneo/Todd ...... John Sheehy Claudette ...... Lauren Blumenfeld N Wild Man ...... Sean Kenealy Pierre de la Schneider ...... John Sheehy Wild Woman ...... Lauren Blumenfeld Thug ...... Sean Kenealy T “Adventure” lyrics by Christopher Randolph “E.U. And Me” lyrics by Adam Felber E LUNCHROOM OF THE LIVING DEAD BEAUTIFUL GAME Written & Directed by Michael Puzzo for Chris Tineo, age 10 Written & Directed by Erin Quinn Purcell for Breanna Straker, age 10 R Bats ...... Chris Tineo Marielle ...... Breanna Straker Frank ...... Michael Puzzo Felicia ...... Erin Quinn Purcell M Mr. Klopinski ...... Patrick Barnes “Talk To The Hand,” “Red Anthem,” & “Blue Anthem” lyrics by Erin Quinn I “Creature Double Feature” lyrics by Michael Puzzo Purcell INNERWEAR THE LAST RESORT S Written by Leslie Kramer & Directed by Caroline Clay Written by Liz Tuccillo & Directed by Saidah Arrika Ekulona for Marlowe Mendez, age 10 for Jason Gil, age 11 S Radianz Delamer ...... Marlowe Mendez Al Sullivan ...... Jason Gil Clarisse Fauxpas ...... Caroline Clay Snow White ...... Saidah Arrika Ekulona I Dogs ...... The Crew Fern’s Mom ...... Lauren Blumenfeld “A Natural Beauty” lyrics by Leslie Kramer “We Love Disneyland“ lyrics by Liz Tuccillo O THE LAUGHING MISTRESS THE EX-PATS Written by Reg Flowers & Directed by Megan Cramer Written & Directed by Keira Naughton for Stephanie Marion, age 11 N for Samantha Toro, age 12 Lady ...... Stephanie Marion Niu Li ...... Samantha Toro Chick ...... Keira Naughton Mama Chou/Laughing Mistress/Aunt Yu Wen ...... Megan Cramer Lady’s Brain on the Microphone ...... Lauren Blumenfeld Wei Kun Wu/Mu Jin/Assassin ...... Sean Kenealy “We’re Ex-Pats” & “The Feasting Song” lyrics by Keira Naughton Lady Fire Bird/Assassin ...... Lauren Blumenfeld Crouching Lion/Ju Lin/Assassin ...... Anthony Mejia ROME, SWEET ROME “Niu Li, Once Again You Bring This Family Shame” & Written & Directed by George Babiak for Mordecai Santiago, age 13 “A Home In Me” lyrics by Reg Flowers & Megan Cramer Magnus Optimus ...... Mordecai Santiago Smartacus Minimus ...... George Babiak Announcer ...... Patrick Barnes Tigers ...... Anthony Mejia, Sean Kenealy “The Gladiator’s Song” lyrics by George Babiak The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations:AOL Time Warner, Inc.; BKSK Architects LLP; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; Brunswick Group; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS; Consolidated Edison; The Dermot Company; The 52nd Street Project presents The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Joele Frank & Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William & THE Fall 2006 Playback Shows Mary Greve Foundation; The Hennessy Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; Kekst & Company; Latham & Watkins, LLP; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Bank, N.A.; Noggin; Jonathan Rose Companies; Shapiro & Lobel; Showtime Networks Inc; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Shearman & Sterling, LLP; Stranahan Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Theatre Communications Group, Inc.; The Tow Foundation; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; The Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts of over $200 to The 52nd Street Project this past year (list is current as of 7/19/06):

Peter & Barbara Cross William Holtzman & Paul & Maria Onderdonk Joe White & Iris Brown RYAN SANCHEZ Stephen & Sandra Crudgington S. Sylvia Shepard Elizabeth Peters Carol Whitesides Billy Crudup Mark Horowitz Judy Goldman & Michael Pillinger Daniel Wiener & Mary D'Elia Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde Christopher Randolph Ellen Freudenheim Suzanne Dallimore Seymour Jacobs & Felicia Jacobs Peter & Helen Randolph Jenny Wiener & Jon Steingart THE TADA! theatre Arthur Dantchik Linda LeRoy Janklow Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Michael & Zena Wiener 15 WEST 28TH St., 2nd Floor Cathy Dantchik Donna & Thomas Jaycox Jay Reiss Joanne Woodward & David & Anita Rogerson Paul Newman Leslie Dantchik Amanda Johns Fri., Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Peter & Judith Dawkins Andrea Johnson Daryl Roth Carole Yass & Randy Ginsburg Robert de Rothschild Douglas Jordan & Katie Jordan Ida Roth Jeffrey & Janine Yass Sat., Oct. 21 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Anthony & Christie deNicola Bonnie Kantor Martha Roth & Bill Irwin John Young Sun., Oct. 22 at 3:00 p.m. The 52nd Street Project Staff: Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director COOL STUFF ON SALE! John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing George “Smartacus” Babiak, Production Manager Flyer Bars ...... $2.00, $1.50 & $1.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo gear: Liz Bell, Director of Education Megan Cramer, Program Director Project Hoodies ...... $30.00 Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Project Short Sleeve T-Shirts (New colors!) . .$12.00 Jackie Frankel, Development Assistant Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Project Caps ...... $15.00 Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Project Mugs (New RED type) ...... $5.00 Solangee Acosta, Johanna Vidal, Receptionists Project Spiral Notebooks ...... $5.00 Archie Ekong, Intern Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1.00

Production Staff: Composers: Greg Pliska and Andrew Sherman Thank you for coming to NO WAY TO BEHAVE. If you are not on our mailing list (or if Set Designer: Kevin Joseph Roach your address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way out Lighting Designers: Greg MacPherson and Alex Gordon or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are interested in becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form. Lighting Assistant: Alex Gordon Costume Designer: Ali Turns Sound Designer: Betsy Rhodes Please add me to your mailing list: OCT 2006 Stage Manager: Lanita Ward NAME: “Devil” Illustration: Ryan Sanchez ADDRESS: Prop Design Team: George Babiak, Paul Boyd, Reg Flowers, Cara Marcous, John Sheehy ZIP

Furniture Crew: Archie Ekong, Michael Feliciano, and Zebulun Santiago HOME PHONE: Prop Crew: Maura Fisher and Kayelani Silva DAYTIME PHONE: Load-in and Light Hang Crew: Archie Ekong, Nedra Gallegos, “Manta” Ray Harold, Rick Meese, Doug Nervik, Tom Schall, Becky Sealander E-MAIL ADDRESS:

House Managers: Liz Bell and Mary Pat Walsh MY OCCuPATION: Chef: The Incredibell Liz Bell MY HOBBIES: yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: The Playback Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework the Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill Project is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Department of Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event Youth and Community Development. The Project is member of ART/NY and a participant in the Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes New Generations Program, funded by Doris Duke Charitable Foundation/The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for Other (please specify)______the American Theater. my schedule is: Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333-5598. The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Shows! the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. NO WAY TO BEHAVE is a production of our Playback program, in which kid actor/playwrights wrote plays that were then “answered” by adult actor/playwright partners who write their own plays. We took the whole menagerie up to the idyllic hamlet of Franklin, NY over the Columbus Day weekend to rehearse the shows. In the final production, which you see here tonight, the partners perform both plays back-to-back. All of the kids involved are veterans of the Playmaking classes which were adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Children Writing and Performing Their Own Plays.

The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Ben Barenholtz Frances McDormand Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson December 8-10 at the Public Theater Noël Dawkins Shirley Rumierk, alumni member In September, 10 kids brand-new to the Project will begin a Playmaking class Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus taught by Project Playmaking Director Reg Flowers. Come and see their final José Soto, Jr., alumni member plays performed by adult professional actors. Louis P. Friedman Pamala Tyson Stephen Graham, chair Wendy vanden Heuvel Larry Jones John A. Vassilaros THE James McDaniel Jenny Wiener Special Thanks We’re extremely grateful to John Vassilaros, Alex Gersten-Vassilaros, and their boys Tonio and Stefano for allowing us to use their home as our TWO-ON headquarters on our rehearsal trip to the Hamptons. Thanks also to Louis and Patrice Friedman.

-TWO’S In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Benefit Cosmetics; Iris A. Brown; Comptoir Sud JANUARY, 2007 Pacifique, Ron Kastner and Capital Printing; Kenneth Cole Productions; Noggin; Entertainment Weekly; Newman’s Own; Pharma Print/Omni Graphics; AT THE Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; WOMEN’S INTERART THEATre Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Dare we let kids act with each other, with no adult in sight? You bet Imaginary Studios; Warner Chappell Music Group, Simon Spotlight we do! Come see these six new plays in the space across the hall Entertainment, an imprint of Simon and Schuster; Hudson Scenic, Noggin/The from the Clubhouse. N; Prime Films, Mario Badescu; DIageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co.; Showman Fabricators; Frédéric Fekkai & Co., LLC. no way to behave: the 7 deadly sins plays - Act I no way to behave: The 7 deadly sins Plays - Act II

HONESTY AND VANITY FROM RAGS TO RICHES By Jenisse Bouret, age 12. Dramaturge/Director: Pascale Armand By Stephanie Vamvoukakis, age 12. Dramaturge/Director: Sarah Petersiel AND WHAT? GLORIA AND HER MOM FIND THEMSELVES IN THE SAME ROOM Written and directed by Pascale Armand (IN ICELAND) Joelle ...... Jenisse Bouret Written and directed by Sarah Petersiel Bellinda ...... Pascale Armand Gloria ...... Stephanie Vamvoukakis Adam ...... George Babiak April/Gloria’s Mom ...... Sarah Petersiel Dancers ...... The crew Visitor ...... Reg Flowers “Just Everything” lyrics by Jenisse Bouret, music by Greg Pliska “Cold Like Iceland” lyrics by Sarah Petersiel, music by Andrew Sherman

THE LUCKY BROTHERS LUCKY NUMBER ONE By Pablo Maldonado, age 13. Dramaturge/Director: Jed Clarke By Azalea Rosario, age 12. Dramaturge/Director: Alex Barreto CONTROL STRANGER IN AMERICA Written and directed by Jed Clarke Written and directed by Alex Barreto Golden ...... Pablo Maldonado Elle/Maria ...... Azalea Rosario David ...... Jed Clarke Ben/Daniel ...... Alex Barreto Boss ...... George Babiak Female Assistant ...... Kayelani Silva “What I Think About Power” lyrics by Jed Clarke, music by Andrew Sherman “About Me” lyrics by Azalea Rosario, music by Greg Pliska

THE OTHER SIDE SLOTH By Jennifer Ramirez, age 12. Dramaturge/Director: Perry Daniel By Bryant Acosta, age 13. Dramaturge/Director: Drew Cortese TAGALONG HARDBOILED Written and directed by Perry Daniel Written and directed by Drew Cortese Pumpkin/SD6 ...... Jennifer Ramirez Reginald Fairfield/Jack Powers ...... Bryant Acosta Fruitcake/KKP ...... Perry Daniel Chauncey Peoples/Marcelo “The Mooch” Muccino ...... Drew Cortese Wicked Joe ...... Reg Flowers Leslie ...... John Sheehy “Writing On the Wall” lyrics by Perry Daniel, music by Andrew Sherman Jo/ Mamma ...... Megan Cramer Goons ...... Archie Ekong, Zebulun Santiago THE BIBLE IN THE FUTURE “Mamma Mia” lyrics by Drew Cortese, music by Andrew Sherman By Harlo ulloa, age 13. Dramaturge/Director: Craig Cox. SCI-FIE Written and directed by Craig Cox Jesus ...... Harlo ulloa Moses/ Jesus’ Dad ...... Craig Cox “Science!” lyrics by Craig Cox, music by Andrew Sherman FEIntermission! The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations:AOL Time Warner, Inc.; BKSK Architects LLP; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; Brunswick Group; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS; Consolidated Edison; The Dermot Company; The 52nd Street Project Presents The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Joele Frank & Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William & Mary Greve Foundation; The Hennessy Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; Kekst & Company; Latham & Watkins, LLP; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Bank, N.A.; Noggin; Jonathan Rose Companies; Shapiro & Lobel; Showtime Networks Inc; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Shearman & Sterling, LLP; Stranahan Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Theatre Communications Group, Inc.; The Tow Foundation; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; The Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts of over $200 to The 52nd Street Project this past year (list is current as of 7/19/06):

Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott Whitney Dow & Mary Kong Arnold & Agnes Sametz Robert Abrams & Cynthia Vance Thomasine Dolan Dow Henry Krieger Laura Sametz & Anton Fig Jace Alexander & Maddie Corman Richard & Rebecca Dresser Stephen Lebovitz Don Scardino & Dana Williams Cecilia Arana-Grant & Kevin Grant Ned Eisenberg & Patricia Maguire Warren Leight Zeborah Schachtel Jonathan Aviv Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Robert Sean Leonard Karin & Tom Schall Dylan & Becky Baker Robert & Gail Evans Ilana Levine & Dominic Fumusa John Schlegel Ben Barenholtz Peter Jay Fernandez & Anna Li & Frank Sposato Erica Schmidt & Peter Dinklage Jessica Bauman Denise Burse Mark Linn-Baker & Daniel Schnur Christopher Beale & Martin Fetner & William Coury Adrianne Lobel Robert Schnur Francesca Beale Angelina Fiordellisi & Michael Loeb & Marjorie Loeb Maury Schott Laurie Becker & Rick Sweren Matt Williams Katherine Lumb Whitney Scott & Michael Bell & Carol Bell Terry Fitzpatrick & John Lyons Peter Jacobson Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Stephen Perepeluk Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Stefan Selig Stephanie Berger & Paul King Anita Flanagan & Jeff Potter Greg MacPherson & Mitchell Semel & Colleen Carroll Craig Berggren Nat Magee & Alison Fraser Jane Perlmutter Robert Shaffron & John Davis Elizabeth & Alexander Bernstein Louis & Patrice Friedman Bonnie MacSaveny & Stephanie Sharis Richard Blackstone & Thomas Gannon Tom Fetterman Peter Shinoda Yildez Yuksek Beverly Gasner Peter Manning & André Bishop Abby Jo Sigal & Matt Turner Tessa Blake Jilian Cahan Gersten Jodie & Brad Markell Jean Stein Buzz Bovshow Scott Aaron Gewirtz & Laura Gewirtz Mark Marvel R.L. & Jane Stine Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt Paul & Liz Giamatti Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Susanna Styron & Darrell Larson Michelle Buffington Nancy Giles Fran McDormand & Joel Coen Daniel Swee Natalka Bukalo Kilty Gilmour Rick Meese & Dan Lori Richard Sweren Kate Burton & Michael Ritchie Tony Goldwyn & Jane Musky Audrey & Danny Meyer Daniel Swistel John Carr & Patricia Carr Stephen & Cathy Graham Noël & Joe Mihalow Brenda Thomas Constance Casey Michael Greif & Jonathan Fried James & Amanda Moffat Tracy Thorne & Edmund Lewis Rachel Chanoff Janet Grillo & David Russell Emily & John Morgan Liz Tuccillo Sharon Chantile Emily Grishman & Suzen Murakoshi & Laura Valeroso & David Seidman Darah Cloud & Dave Owens Susan Sampliner Mark Temme Josephine Eke & Jason Valk Julian Cohan & Greta Cohan Lisa Gugenheim & Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & Wendy vanden Heuvel & David Cohen & Sandra Novak Cohen Larry Nathanson Adam Spilka Brad Coley Ronald Cohen Marianne Hagan Don & Sara Nelson Mary Pat Walsh Ruth Cohen David & Ann Hausmann Fred Nelson Borah & Mildred Walton Penny Collins Erica Heilman Randy & Rona Nelson David & Wendy Ward Tricia Cooke & Ethan Coen Jane Hayden Helmsley Cynthia Nixon Sharon Washington Elizabeth Cooper Davis & Nancy Hechinger Lori O'Connor Lynn & Sam Waterston Gordon J. Davis Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott Kevin O'Rourke & Edith Thurber Brenda Wehle & John C. Lynch David Costabile Amy Herzig Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Sally & Lenny Weiss Craig Cox Kathy & Matthew Hobbs Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Jeff Cox William Holtzman & Paul & Maria Onderdonk Joe White & Iris Brown Peter & Barbara Cross S. Sylvia Shepard Elizabeth Peters Carol Whitesides Stephen & Sandra Crudgington Mark Horowitz Judy Goldman & Michael Pillinger Daniel Wiener & Billy Crudup Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde Christopher Randolph Ellen Freudenheim The 2006 Stone Ridge Playmaking Series Mary D'Elia Seymour Jacobs & Felicia Jacobs Peter & Helen Randolph Jenny Wiener & Jon Steingart Suzanne Dallimore Linda LeRoy Janklow Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Michael & Zena Wiener Arthur Dantchik Donna & Thomas Jaycox Jay Reiss Joanne Woodward & at the public Theater Cathy Dantchik Amanda Johns David & Anita Rogerson Paul Newman 425 Lafayette St. Leslie Dantchik Andrea Johnson Daryl Roth Carole Yass & Randy Ginsburg Peter & Judith Dawkins Douglas Jordan & Katie Jordan Ida Roth Jeffrey & Janine Yass Robert de Rothschild Bonnie Kantor Martha Roth & Bill Irwin John Young Fri., Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., Anthony & Christie deNicola Cindy Kaplan Shirley Rumierk Sat., Dec. 9 at 3:00 & 7:30 p.m., William Dockery Seth & Beth Klarman Steve Sabba Sun., Dec. 11 at 3:00 p.m. power of 10 COOL STUFF ON SALE! The Stone Ridge Playmaking Plays - Fall 2006 - Dec. 8-10 at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. Flyer Bars ...... $2.00, $1.50 & $1.00 “Playmaking” by Daniel Judah Sklar . . . . .$15.00 The 52nd Street Project Staff Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo gear: Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Project “Hoodies” (now come in BLUE!) .$30.00 Carol Ochs, Executive Director Project Caps ...... $15.00 John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing George “Smartacus” Babiak, Production Manager Project Mugs (New RED type!) ...... $5.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Project Notebooks ...... $5.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1.00 Megan Cramer, Program Director Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Josh Moody, Development Assistant Thank you for coming to POWER OF 10. If you are not on our mailing list (or if your Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way out or mail Solangee Acosta, Johanna Vidal, Jazzy Hernandez, Kayelani Silva, Receptionists it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are interested in becoming a Archie Ekong, Intern volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form.

Production Staff Composer: Patrick Barnes Furniture Crew: Please add me to your mailing list: 12/06 Set Designer: Kevin Joseph Roach Chris Varmus, Kimani Lewis-Ashley NAME: Lighting Designer: Prop Crew: Greg MacPherson Chloe Demrovsky, Octavia Rodriguez ADDRESS: Costume Designer: Backstage Boss: ZIP Viviane Galloway Nikki Phillips Sound Designer: Maury Schott Load-in and Light Hang Crew: HOME PHONE: Stage Manager: Carol Sullivan Doug Nervik, Nikki Phillips, Christopher Slide Designers: Randolph, Tom Schall DAYTIME PHONE: George Babiak, Tracy Rosiene, Playmaking Class Volunteers: E-MAIL ADDRESS: Mike Sell, and many others Tim Cain, Genevieve DeGaillande, Ben “Power of 10” Illustration: Masur, Virginia Vitzthum MY OCCuPATION: Jimmy Hilburn House Managers: Prop Design Team: Mary Pat Walsh and Liz Bell MY HOBBIES: George Babiak, Megan Cramer, Reg Host/Chefs: yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: Flowers, Patrick Jones, Nikki Phillips, Joe White, Iris A. Brown, and their son Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework John Sheehy Walker Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event The Playmaking Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes the Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Other (please specify)______Project is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Department of Youth and Community Development. The Project is member of ART/NY. my schedule is: Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333-5598. The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Shows! the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. POWER OF 10 is a production of our Playmaking program. Young people participate in a nine-week playwriting course taught by Desperate Reg Flowers and adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Children Writing and Performing Their Own Plays. At the end of Measures: the course, each child is given two actors, a theme, and a dramaturg/director who guides him or her through the writing of a play during a weekend retreat Plays on the verge in the country (Stone Ridge, New York, for this show). Tonight’s performance The 2007 2-on-2’s - January 26, 27, and 28 is the end result. at The Women’s Interart Annex, 500 W. 52nd St. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Just across the hall from the Clubhouse! Ben Barenholtz Frances McDormand 6 new plays, each with two kids as performers Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs and two adults as writers and directors. Come Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder watch the kids go it alone on stage! Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Noël Dawkins Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., alumni member 52 + 365 = ? Louis P. Friedman Pamala Tyson Friday, February 23 at the Project Clubhouse Stephen Graham, chair Wendy vanden Heuvel Sunday, March 4 at the Public Larry Jones John A. Vassilaros On November 13, 2002, Pulitzer-prize winner James McDaniel Jenny Wiener Suzan-Lori Parks got an idea to write a play a day for a year. This play cycle is called 365 Plays/365 Days. In New York City, over the course of this year, over 60 selected theater Special Thanks companies—curated by The Public and the 365 National Festival—will perform these We’re extremely grateful to Steve Gorn, Barbara Bash and their son Wiley, who brief, brilliant plays. graciously allowed us to use their beautiful home in Stone Ridge, NY as our base of operations for the writer’s retreat. We also owe a wheelbarrow of gratitude to Joe The 52nd Street Project’s production of 365 will bring together Project veterans, ages White and Iris Brown for cooking some mighty big (and good) meals and lining up all 13-15, performing under our own roof at 52nd and 10th. Come get stuck in a room, the other host families (who earn thanks as well). They were Laura Shaine climb a stairwell, or travel through a hallway with kids from the Kitchen and 7 days of Cunningham, Mary Louise Wilson, Nicole and Paul Quinn, Deborah Freedman, Ms. Parks. On our turf, surprises lurk around every corner. Bill Woods, and Charles Miles and Naomi Freundlich, Denny Dillon, and David Curtis and Anne Morse. Finally, a 55-gallon drum of thanks goes to Oskar Eustis, Maria Goyanes, Christina Hale, Ruth Sternberg, Andrew Kircher, and everyone The Spring Edition else at the terrific Public Theater. We’re very honored to be here! of the Project’s In-Kind Contributions Playmaking Program The Murphy Law Office; Benefit Cosmetics; Iris A. Brown; Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Ron Kastner and Capital Printing; Kenneth Cole Productions; theater to be Noggin; Entertainment Weekly; Newman’s Own; Pharma Print/Omni Graphics; announced. Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; march 30 and 31, and april 1 Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Imaginary Studios; Warner Chappell Music Group, Simon Spotlight If you’re enjoying the show tonight, you’ll want to take in another Entertainment, an imprint of Simon and Schuster; Hudson Scenic; Noggin/The set of shows by our next batch of Project newcomers! N; Prime Films, Mario Badescu; DIageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co.; Showman Fabricators; Frédéric Fekkai & Co., LLC.and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Call 642-5052 for reservations. Wharton & Garrison LLP power of 10 - ACT 1 plays that count! - ACT II All original music composed by Patrick Barnes The Purple Scary House The Twins by Armando Cosme, Jr., age 11. by Ashley Smith, age 11. Dramaturg/Director: Michael Early Dramaturg: Gus Rogerson; Director: Reg Flowers Jack ...... Paco Tolson Eirica ...... Mercedes Herrero Jackie ...... Lizzy Cooper Davis Sqwishy Gummy ...... Joaquin Torres Maid ...... Nikki Phillips Randy Gotson ...... Reg Flowers Camping At Florida by Mari ulloa, age 9. Dramaturg/Director: Cynthia Kaplan “Far Away” lyrics by Ashley Smith Felicia ...... Lizbeth Mackay Best Friends for Life Brenda ...... Nancy GIles by Wendell Joseph, age 9. Bear ...... George Babiak Dramaturg: Megan Cramer; Director: Maria Goyanes “To Be Brave” lyrics by Mari ulloa John ...... Andrew Kelsey Rose ...... Autumn Dornfeld How Mr. MicGrumpy Became Mr. MicNiceNice Bully ...... Gus Rogerson by Samantha Caldona, age 10. Dramaturg/Director: Kate Marks “Hate” and “Remember/Bullies” lyrics by Wendell Joseph Mr. MicGrumpy ...... Daniel Oreskes Betty ...... Wendy vanden Heuvel Like Father, Like Son Kids ...... The Crew by Ethan Maldonado, age 12. Dramaturg/Director: Henry Wishcamper Snake ...... Chloe Demrovsky Sam ...... Peter Dinklage Newscaster ...... Nikki Phillips George (Dad) ...... Lucas Caleb Rooney People ...... Chris Varmus, Kimani Lewis-Ashley The Weird Thing I Messed Up by Aleyni Aguilar, age 10. Dramaturg/Director: David Dalton by Kevin Kulego, age 10. Dramaturg/Director: Evan Cabnet Mom ...... Jeanine Serralles Volso ...... Robert Sella Daughter ...... Adriana Gaviria Velora ...... Johanna Day Ninjas ...... The Crew “The Moment” and “The Yoga Song” lyrics by Aleyni Aguilar “Dangerous Ninja” and “I Don’t Believe” lyrics by Kevin Kulego Steven and Tommy by Hashem Hamed, age 9. Dramaturg/Director: John Sheehy Autumn’s Nest by Doris Alcantara, age 9. Steven ...... Tim Cain Dramaturg: Virginia Vitzthum; Director: Jessica Bauman Tommy ...... Ed Vassallo Andrew ...... Reg Flowers Stephen ...... Ned Eisenberg Sophia ...... Frances McDormand “Believe Each Other” lyrics by Hashem Hamed Baby Birds ...... Nikki Phillips “Looking for My Woman” and “The Time Has Come” lyrics by Doris Alcantara

We wish a very happy holiday season to all FEIntermission! Projectiles, great and small! By Suzan-Lori ParkS

WHaT iS 365 DayS/365 PLayS? On November 13, 2002 Suzan-Lori Parks got an idea to write a play a day for a year. She began that very day, finishing one year later. The resulting play cycle, called 365 Days/365 Plays, is a daily meditation on an Presents artistic life. Some plays are very short, less than a page. Others last forever.

WHaT iS THE 365 naTionaL FESTiVaL? Make Theater. Make History. The 365 National Festival invites every theater in the world to join a grassroots premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks’ 365 Days/365 Plays. Over 600 theaters are producing the plays in Atlanta, Austin, Canada, Chicago, Colorado, Greater Texas, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York, Northeast, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Southeast, Washington By Suzan-Lori Parks DC Area, Western US and in universities (365U). And the festival is growing every day. Week 15: To find out more visit February 19-25 www.365days365plays.com. Produced by Bonnie Metzgar and Suzan-Lori Parks. National Presented at Coordinator, David Myers. The 52nd Street Project Clubhouse National Press Rep, Carol 500 West 52nd Street Fineman. 365U Producer, Rebecca on Friday, February 23rd, 2007 Rugg. at 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. PRODUCED and directed by: Megan Cramer, WEEK 15: FEBRUARY 19-25 with Reg Flowers, Gus Rogerson, and Nicole Watson IT WAS THE ONLY WAY, REALLY (FEBRuARy 19) COMPOSER and MUSIC DIRECTOR: ASK THE EXPERTS Patrick Barnes (FEBRuARy 24) A MINIATURE PAINTING ON THE WALL OF GUITARIST: THE KING PRESIDENT’S BEDROOM Sean Kenealy IN THE PLAY DAEDALUS 800 (FEBRuARy 25) PROPS by: PROJECT MACBETH George Babiak and Josh Moody (FEBRuARy 23) SPECIAL THANKS CONEY ISLAND JOE’S The Public Theater: (FEBRuARy 22) Oskar Eustis BABE CATCHER Mandy Hackett (FEBRuARy 20) Maria Goyanes A PLAY WRITTEN ON A Christine Hale PIECE OF PACKING PAPER Andrew Kircher (FEBRuARy 21)

The 52nd Street Project Staff the 3rd CONSTANT: INACTION IN ACTION Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director PERSON, OR PERSONS (dOiNG 365 TASKS) Carol Ochs, Executive Director John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing THE COMPANY: George “Smartacus” Babiak, Production Manager Junior Chatman Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Liz Bell, Director of Education John Cuevas Megan Cramer, Program Director Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Kimani Lewis-Ashley Josh Moody, Development Assistant Merlaine Mendez Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Aladino Olivares Solangee Acosta, Johanna Vidal, Jazzy Hernandez, Kayelani Silva, Kayelani Silva Receptionists Jeremy Basescu, Intern Johanna Vidal The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations:AOL Time Warner, Inc.; BKSK Architects LLP; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; Brunswick Group; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS; Citigroup Foundation; Consolidated Edison; The 52nd Street Project Presents Dawkins Family Foundation; St. Vincent de Paul Foundation; The Dermot Company; The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Joele Frank & Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William & Mary Greve Foundation; HBO; The Heisman Foundation; The Hennessy Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; The Saul Horowitz, Jr. Fund; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; The JKW Foundation; Kekst & Company; Latham & Watkins, LLP; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Bank, N.A.; Noggin; Jonathan Rose Companies; Shapiro & Lobel; Showtime Networks Inc; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Shearman & Sterling, LLP; Stranahan Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Theatre Communications Group, Inc.; The Tow Foundation; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; The Vervane Foundation; The Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts of over $200 to The 52nd Street Project this past year (list is current as of 1/25/07):

Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Robert Sean Leonard Erica Schmidt & Peter Dinklage Robert Abrams & Cynthia Vance Andrew & Sandi Farkas & Gaby Salick Daniel Schnur Jace Alexander & Maddie Corman Peter Jay Fernandez Liza Lerner Robert Schnur Cecilia Arana-Grant & Kevin Grant & Denise Burse Ilana Levine & Dominic Fumusa Maury Schott Jonathan Aviv Martin Fetner & William Coury Anna Li & Frank Sposato Whitney Scott & Peter Jacobson Ben Barenholtz Angelina Fiordellisi & Matt Williams Mark Linn-Baker & Adrianne Lobel Lauren Seikaly & Michael Huber Jessica Bauman Terry Fitzpatrick Paul Logan Mitchell Semel & Colleen Carroll Christopher & Francesca Beale & Stephen Perepeluk Katherine Lumb Robert Shaffron & John Davis Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Anita Flanagan & Jeff Potter John Lyons Stephanie Sharis Stephanie Berger & Paul King Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Greg MacPherson Abby Jo Sigal & Matt Turner Craig Berggren Louis & Patrice Friedman & Jane Perlmutter R.L. & Jane Stine Elizabeth Velazquez Bernstein Thomas Gannon Roma Maffia Michael Stone & Alexander Bernstein & Emily Armstrong Peter Manning & André Bishop Susanna Styron & Darrell Larson Richard Blackstone Beverly Gasner Jodie & Brad Markell Daniel Swee & Yildez Yuksek Jilian Cahan Gersten Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Richard Sweren Tessa Blake & Ian Williams Paul & Liz Giamatti Frances McDormand & Joel Coen Daniel Swistel Buzz Bovshow Nancy Giles Audrey & Danny Meyer Jay & Rachel Tarses Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt Kilty Gilmour Noël & Joe Mihalow Brenda Thomas Michelle Buffington Tony Goldwyn & Jane Musky James & Amanda Moffat Tracy Thorne & Edmund Lewis Natalka Bukalo Stephen & Cathy Graham Emily & John Morgan Lisa Tilney Kate Burton & Michael Ritchie Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof Meg Mortimer & David Lloyd Liz Tuccillo Bill Camp Michael Greif & Jonathan Fried Neal & Amanda Moszkowski John Turturro & Katherine Borowitz Constance Casey Janet Grillo & David Russell Suzen Murakoshi & Mark Temme Laura Valeroso & David Seidman Rachel Chanoff Lisa Gugenheim Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. Josephine Eke & Jason Valk Sharon Chantile & Larry Nathanson & Adam Spilka Wendy vanden Heuvel Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron Marianne Hagan Fred Nelson & Brad Coley Darah Cloud & Dave Owens David & Ann Hausmann Randy & Rona Nelson John A. Vassilaros David Cohen Nancy Hechinger Cynthia Nixon & Alex Gersten Vassilaros & Sandra Novak Cohen Joy & Harry Henshel Lori O'Connor Gonzalo Vicente Ronald Cohen Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott Kevin O'Rourke & Edith Thurber Mary Pat Walsh Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin Kathy & Matthew Hobbs Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Borah & Mildred Walton Penny Collins William Holtzman Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze David & Wendy Ward Tricia Cooke & S. Sylvia Shepard Paul & Maria Onderdonk Sharon Washington Elizabeth Cooper Davis Katy Homans & Patterson Sims Sascha Paladino & Erin Torneo Lynn & Sam Waterston & Gordon J. Davis Mark Horowitz F. Richard Pappas Brenda Wehle & John C. Lynch the 2007 David Costabile Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde Benjamin Patton Sally & Lenny Weiss Craig Cox Seymour & Felicia Jacobs Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer two-on-two’s Jeff Cox Steven & Miriam Jacobson Judy Goldman & Michael Pillinger Joe White & Iris Brown ART BY PATRICK JONES ART BY PATRICK Peter & Barbara Cross Linda LeRoy Janklow Jeremy Posner Carol Whitesides Suzanne Dallimore Donna & Thomas Jaycox Christopher Randolph Daniel Wiener Arthur Dantchik Amanda Johns Peter & Helen Randolph & Ellen Freudenheim Friday, January 26 at 7:30 p.m. Cathy Dantchik Andrea Johnson Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Jenny Wiener & Jon Steingart Leslie Dantchik Douglas & Katie Jordan David & Anita Rogerson Michael & Zena Wiener Saturday, January 27 at 3:00 & 7:30 p.m. Peter & Judith Dawkins Bonnie Kantor Daryl Roth Elizabeth Williams & Joseph Forte Robert de Rothschild Mark Keoppen Ida Roth Joanne Woodward Sunday, January 28 at 3:00 p.m. Whitney Dow & Wendy Townsend Martha Roth & Bill Irwin & Paul Newman & Thomasine Dolan Dow Seth & Beth Klarman Shirley Rumierk Jeffrey & Janine Yass Richard & Rebecca Dresser Mary Kong Arnold & Agnes Sametz The Women’S InTerarT annex Greg Durkin & Vanessa Beecroft Henry Krieger Laura Sametz & Anton Fig Ned Eisenberg & Patricia Maguire Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Don Scardino & Dana Williams 500 W. 52nd Street Beth Emelson Roger & Belle Kuhn Zeborah Schachtel Arthur & Louise Ermelino Warren Leight Karin & Tom Schall DeSPeraTe meaSureS plays on the verge MAD COOL STUFF ON SALE! The 2007 Two-on-Two’s - January 26-28 Flyer Bars ...... $2.00, $1.50 & $1.00 The Women’s Interart Annex Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo gear: The 52nd Street Project Staff Project Hoodies ...... $30.00 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Project Caps ...... $20.00 Carol Ochs, Executive Director John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing Project Mugs ...... $5.00 George “Smartacus” Babiak, Production Manager Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Project Notebooks ...... $5.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Megan Cramer, Program Director Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Josh Moody, Development Assistant Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Thank you for coming to DESPERATE MEASURES. If you are not on our mailing list Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer (or if your address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way Solangee Acosta, Johanna Vidal, Jazzy Hernandez, Kayelani Silva, Receptionists out or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are interested in Jeremy Basescu, Matthew Rickart, Interns becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form. Production Staff Composer: Prop Crew: Please add me to your mailing list: 01/07 Andrew Sherman Jeremy Basescu, Nicole Fargardo, Mordecai NAME: Set Designer: Santiago Kevin Joseph Roach Load-in and Light Hang Crew: ADDRESS: Lighting Designer: Jeremy Basescu, Lee and Melissa Greg MacPherson Briggs, Ephraim Lopez, Anne ZIP Costume Designer: O’Sullivan, Matthew RIckart, HOME PHONE: Summer Lee Jack Tom Schall, Sound Designer: House Managers: DAYTIME PHONE: Mayleen Cancel Karin Schall, Mary Pat Walsh, Stage Manager: Sadie Bancroft Liz Bell E-MAIL ADDRESS: Slide Designers: Chefs: MY OCCuPATION: George Babiak, Matthew Rickart George Babiak, Liz Bell, Carol Ochs, Prop Design Team: John Sheehy MY HOBBIES: George Babiak, Josh Moody, Hosts: yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: Matthew Rickart Maria Tucci and Robert Gottlieb, Furniture Crew: Frances McDormand, Fisher Stevens Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework Matthew Rickart, Mark Gamero Flyer/Program artwork: Patrick Jones Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes The Two-on-Two Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Other (please specify)______Street Project is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Project is member of ART/NY. my schedule is: Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333-5598. The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from Don’t Miss our Upcoming shows! the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. Desperate Measures is a production of our Two-on- Two’s program, in which an adult playwright crafts a piece for a pair of Project 52 + 365 = ? kids to perform. Another adult directs the kids for a month that includes an Friday, February 23 at the Project Clubhouse intensive three-day weekend in upstate New York. Tonight’s performance is Sunday, March 4 at The Public Theater the final result. On November 13, 2002, Pulitzer-prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks got an idea to write a play a day for a year. This play cycle is called 365 Plays/365 The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Days. In New York City, over the course of this year, over 60 selected theater Ben Barenholtz Carol Ochs companies—curated by The Public Theater and the 365 National Festival—will Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, perform these brief, brilliant plays. Rachel Chanoff founder The 52nd Street Project’s production of 365 will bring together Project veterans, ages Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson 13-15, performing under our own roof at 52nd and 10th. Travel through the hallways, Noël Dawkins Shirley Rumierk, rehearsal rooms, and offices of the Clubhouse on a site-specific odyssey with kids from Wendy Ettinger, alumni member the Kitchen and 7 days of Ms. Parks. On our turf, surprises lurk around every corner. chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., Louis P. Friedman alumni member Stephen Graham, chair Pamala Tyson The Spring Edition Larry Jones Laura Valeroso of the Project’s James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Playmaking Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. Jenny Wiener Program

theater to be announced. Special Thanks march 30 and 31, and april 1 We’re grateful to Margot, Ronnie, Josh, and the rest of the staff at Women’s Interart Annex for making their extremely convenient space available to us. At this moment, 10 brand-new Project kids are taking Reg Flowers’ We also owe big-time thanks to Maria Tucci and Robert Gottlieb, Frances Playmaking class. Come see the plays they write as performed by McDormand, and Fisher Stevens, all of whom graciously allowed us to use adult professional actors! their upstate homes for three tumultuous and fun-filled days. Our gratitude Call 642-5052 for reservations. also goes to Super Project Pal Ron Fiorina of Boylan Bottling Co., and D’Agostino’s Supermarkets, and board member John A. Vassilaros (a.k.a. Johnny Coffeeshopolis) for contributing our intermission refreshments. Honorary “co-chars” Wilmer Valderrama and Robin Williams, along with the Board of Directors, invite you to the Project’s annual benefit on

Monday, May 7, 2007 In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Benefit Cosmetics; Iris A. Brown; Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Ron Kastner and Capital Printing; Kenneth Cole Productions; D’Agostino’s; ICI; Noggin; Entertainment Weekly; Newman’s Own; Pharma Print/Omni Graphics; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Imaginary Studios; Warner Chappell Music Group, Shapiro & Lobel; Simon Spotlight Entertainment, an imprint of Simon and An evening of scorching comedy and rotisserie chicken Schuster; Hudson Scenic; Noggin/The N; Prime Films, Mario Badescu; DIageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co.; Showman Fabricators; Frédéric Fekkai GOTHAM HALL, 7:00 p.m. & Co., LLC.and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP desperate measures - aCT I desperate measures - aCT II All original music composed and played by Andrew Sherman Destiny’s Calling Will the Terrific Two Strike Again? By Erin Quinn Purcell. Directed by Claudia Zelevansky. By Megan Mostyn-Brown. Directed by Nicole Watson. Lana Peters ...... Kayelani Silva Molecule Girl ...... Merlaine Mendez Stevie LeFevre ...... Hera Andre-Bergmann Freeze Boy ...... Mathew Ortiz The Voice ...... Reg Flowers “Leap of Faith” lyrics by Erin Quinn Purcell. “Better Together” lyrics by Megan Mostyn-Brown. Movie Stars By Daniel Goldfarb. Directed by Josh Lewis. World Premiere By Zakiyyah Alexander. Directed by Reg Flowers. Zendel Seattle ...... Muhammad Cunningham Huge Actman ...... Dale Fetterman Clarabel ...... Jenisse Bouret Director’s Voice ...... Josh Lewis Amanda Type ...... Carla Olivia Stage Manager’s Voice ...... Megan Cramer “Save Ryan from Dyin’” and “A Boy Down Under” lyrics by Daniel Goldfarb. “Fabulously Scandalous” lyrics by Zakiyyah Alexander.

Knife to Meet You The Adventures of Glack and Zorn By George Babiak. Directed by Megan Cramer. of the Intergalactic Space Patrol By Michael Bernard. Directed by Erica Schmidt. The Great Stabini ...... Steven Castellanos Beatrice ...... Jennifer Ramirez Zorn ...... Jonathan Rosario Glack ...... A.J. Welsh “The Tango of the Knives” lyrics by George Babiak. Voice of Cindy ...... Megan Cramer The Mepnords ...... The Crew “My Sister” and “Zorn’s Lament” lyrics by Michael Bernard. FEIntermission! Root Beer Floats, Coffee, and Flyer Bars in the lobby! The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations:AOL Time Warner, Inc.; BKSK Architects LLP; gus rogerson carol ochs reg flowers Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; Brunswick Group; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS; Citigroup Foundation; Consolidated Edison; artistic director Dawkins Family Foundation; St. Vincent de Paul Foundation; The Dermot Company; The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Joele Frank & Executive director playmaking director Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William & Mary Greve Foundation; HBO; The Heisman Foundation; The Hennessy Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; The Saul Horowitz, Jr. Fund; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; The JKW Foundation; Kekst & Company; Latham & Watkins, LLP; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Bank, N.A.; Noggin; Jonathan Rose Companies; Shapiro & Lobel; Showtime Networks Inc; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Shearman & Sterling, LLP; Stranahan Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Theatre Communications Group, Inc.; The Tow Foundation; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; The Vervane Foundation; The Law the 52nd street project Offices of Claudia Wagner; Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts of over $200 to The 52nd Street Project this past year (list is current as of 1/25/07): presents Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Robert Sean Leonard Erica Schmidt & Peter Dinklage Robert Abrams & Cynthia Vance Andrew & Sandi Farkas & Gaby Salick Daniel Schnur Jace Alexander & Maddie Corman Peter Jay Fernandez Liza Lerner Robert Schnur Cecilia Arana-Grant & Kevin Grant & Denise Burse Ilana Levine & Dominic Fumusa Maury Schott Jonathan Aviv Martin Fetner & William Coury Anna Li & Frank Sposato Whitney Scott & Peter Jacobson Ben Barenholtz Angelina Fiordellisi & Matt Williams Mark Linn-Baker & Adrianne Lobel Lauren Seikaly & Michael Huber Jessica Bauman Terry Fitzpatrick Paul Logan Mitchell Semel & Colleen Carroll Christopher & Francesca Beale & Stephen Perepeluk Katherine Lumb Robert Shaffron & John Davis Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Anita Flanagan & Jeff Potter John Lyons Stephanie Sharis Stephanie Berger & Paul King Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Greg MacPherson Abby Jo Sigal & Matt Turner Craig Berggren Louis & Patrice Friedman & Jane Perlmutter R.L. & Jane Stine Elizabeth Velazquez Bernstein Thomas Gannon Roma Maffia Michael Stone & Alexander Bernstein & Emily Armstrong Peter Manning & André Bishop Susanna Styron & Darrell Larson Richard Blackstone Beverly Gasner Jodie & Brad Markell Daniel Swee & Yildez Yuksek Jilian Cahan Gersten Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Richard Sweren Tessa Blake & Ian Williams Paul & Liz Giamatti Frances McDormand & Joel Coen Daniel Swistel Buzz Bovshow Nancy Giles Audrey & Danny Meyer Jay & Rachel Tarses Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt Kilty Gilmour Noël & Joe Mihalow Brenda Thomas Michelle Buffington Tony Goldwyn & Jane Musky James & Amanda Moffat Tracy Thorne & Edmund Lewis Natalka Bukalo Stephen & Cathy Graham Emily & John Morgan Lisa Tilney Kate Burton & Michael Ritchie Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof Meg Mortimer & David Lloyd Liz Tuccillo Bill Camp Michael Greif & Jonathan Fried Neal & Amanda Moszkowski John Turturro & Katherine Borowitz Constance Casey Janet Grillo & David Russell Suzen Murakoshi & Mark Temme Laura Valeroso & David Seidman Rachel Chanoff Lisa Gugenheim Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. Josephine Eke & Jason Valk Sharon Chantile & Larry Nathanson & Adam Spilka Wendy vanden Heuvel Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron Marianne Hagan Fred Nelson & Brad Coley Darah Cloud & Dave Owens David & Ann Hausmann Randy & Rona Nelson John A. Vassilaros David Cohen Nancy Hechinger Cynthia Nixon & Alex Gersten Vassilaros & Sandra Novak Cohen Joy & Harry Henshel Lori O'Connor Gonzalo Vicente Ronald Cohen Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott Kevin O'Rourke & Edith Thurber Mary Pat Walsh Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin Kathy & Matthew Hobbs Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Borah & Mildred Walton

Penny Collins William Holtzman Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze David & Wendy Ward SARA VARON Tricia Cooke & S. Sylvia Shepard Paul & Maria Onderdonk Sharon Washington Elizabeth Cooper Davis Katy Homans & Patterson Sims Sascha Paladino & Erin Torneo Lynn & Sam Waterston & Gordon J. Davis Mark Horowitz F. Richard Pappas Brenda Wehle & John C. Lynch David Costabile Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde Benjamin Patton Sally & Lenny Weiss Craig Cox Seymour & Felicia Jacobs Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer saturday, march 31 at 3:00 & 7:30 p.m. Jeff Cox Steven & Miriam Jacobson Judy Goldman & Michael Pillinger Joe White & Iris Brown Peter & Barbara Cross Linda LeRoy Janklow Jeremy Posner Carol Whitesides sunday, april 1 at 3:00 p.m. Suzanne Dallimore Donna & Thomas Jaycox Christopher Randolph Daniel Wiener Arthur Dantchik Amanda Johns Peter & Helen Randolph & Ellen Freudenheim Cathy Dantchik Andrea Johnson Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Jenny Wiener & Jon Steingart Leslie Dantchik Douglas & Katie Jordan David & Anita Rogerson Michael & Zena Wiener playwrights Peter & Judith Dawkins Bonnie Kantor Daryl Roth Elizabeth Williams & Joseph Forte Robert de Rothschild Mark Keoppen Ida Roth Joanne Woodward Whitney Dow & Wendy Townsend Martha Roth & Bill Irwin & Paul Newman horizons & Thomasine Dolan Dow Seth & Beth Klarman Shirley Rumierk Jeffrey & Janine Yass Richard & Rebecca Dresser Mary Kong Arnold & Agnes Sametz Greg Durkin & Vanessa Beecroft Henry Krieger Laura Sametz & Anton Fig 416 WEst 42nd st. Ned Eisenberg & Patricia Maguire Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Don Scardino & Dana Williams Beth Emelson Roger & Belle Kuhn Zeborah Schachtel Arthur & Louise Ermelino Warren Leight Karin & Tom Schall sEz Who?! COOL STUFF ON SALE! Plays That Talk Back - March 31 -April 1, 2007 Playwrights Horizons Mainstage Theater Flyer Bars ...... $2.00, $1.50 & $1.00 The 52nd Street Project Staff Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo gear: Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Project “Hoodies” ...... $25.00 Carol Ochs, Executive Director Project Ball Caps ...... $20.00 John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing Project T-Shirts ...... $12.00 George Babiak, Production Manager Project Mugs ...... $5.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Notebooks ...... $5.00 Megan Cramer, Program Director Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1.00 Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Josh Moody, Development Assistant Thank you for coming to SEZ WHO?! If you are not on our mailing list (or if your Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way out or mail Solangee Acosta, Johanna Vidal, Jazzy Hernandez, it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are interested in becoming a Kayelani Silva, Receptionists volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form. Jeremy Basescu, Intern

Production Staff Please add me to your mailing list: 03/07 Composer: Loren Toolajian Prop Design Team: NAME: Set Designer: Kevin Joseph Roach George Babiak, Megan Cramer, ADDRESS: Lighting Designer: Rohit Kapoor, Debbie Lee Jones, Greg MacPherson Karen Munkel, Isabel Tewes ZIP Costume Designers: Backstage Crew: HOME PHONE: Kate Cusack and Jeremy Basescu, Anikke Fox, Arnulfo Maldonado Jason GIl, Patrick Jones, DAyTIME PHONE: Goddess of Sound: Terrence Mack, & Noah Trepanier. E-MAIL ADDRESS: Vanessa Valdes Load-in and Light Hang Crew: Stage Manager: Desi Fischer, Tim Knapp, My OCCuPATION: Sadie Bancroft Karen Munkel, Doug Nervik, My HOBBIES: Slide Designers: Jay Scott, Becky White. Tracy Rosiene House Managers: yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: and the Project’s Slide Art Archive Karin Schall Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework “Sez Who?!” Art: Sara Varon and Liz Bell Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event The Playmaking Program is made possible with public funds from The New york State Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes Council on the Arts, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Other (please specify)______52nd Street Project is a member of Art/Ny. my schedule is: Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333-5598. Honorary “co-chars” Stephen Colbert, Wilmer Valderrama and The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Robin Williams, along with the Board of Directors, invite you to Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. SEZ WHO?! is a production of our Playmaking program. young Sauté the Date people participate in a nine-week playwriting course taught by Reg Flowers and adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Children Writing and Performing Their Own Plays. At the end of the course, each child is monday, may 7, 2007 given two actors, a theme, and a dramaturg/director who guides him or her through the writing of a play during a weekend retreat in the country (Kent, Connecticut, for this show). Tonight’s performance is the end result.

The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Ben Barenholtz Carol Ochs Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, Rachel Chanoff founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Wendy Ettinger, Shirley Rumierk, chair emeritus alumni member Louis P. Friedman José Soto, Jr., Stephen Graham, chair alumni member Larry Jones Pamala Tyson James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros Noël Mihalow Jenny Wiener

In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Benefit Cosmetics; Iris A. Brown; Comptoir Sud Pacifique, an evening of scorching comedy and rotisserie chicken Ron Kastner and Capital Printing; Kenneth Cole Productions; D’Agostino’s; ICI; Noggin; Entertainment Weekly; Newman’s Own; Pharma Print/Omni Graphics; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s gotham haLL, 7:00 P.m. Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Imaginary Studios; Warner Chappell Music Group, Shapiro & Lobel; Simon Spotlight For more inflammation or reservations, call Entertainment, an imprint of Simon and Schuster; Hudson Scenic; Noggin/The N; John “Shish kebob” Sheehy at (212) 333-5252 Prime Films, Mario Badescu; DIageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co.; Showman or write him at [email protected] Fabricators; Frédéric Fekkai & Co., LLC.and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, and Shapiro & Lobel. sez who?! - act i sez who?! - act ii

All original music composed and performed by Loren Toolajian Problems in Life The Flashback by Lauren Robinson, age 9. Dramaturg/Director: Liliana Amador-Marty by Kimberly Senteno, age 10. Dramaturg/Director: Maury Schott Costume Designer: Kate Cusack Costume Designer: Arnulfo Maldonado Tia ...... Elizabeth Marvel Greg ...... Kevin Geer Fish ...... Howard Overshown Saphire ...... Elizabeth Canavan “Please Marry Me” and “I Don’t Want to Marry You” lyrics by Lauren Greg’s Dad/Stacy ...... Patrick Jones I Robinson Saphire’s Mom/Jenny ...... Anikke Fox N “Let’s Stay Together” (and Reprise) lyrics by Kimberly Senteno The Smarchian T by Melissa Rebolledo, age 10. Dramaturg/Director: Mariana Carreño Mees’s Opportunity Costume Designer: Arnulfo Maldonado by Zoltan Lucas, age 10. Dramaturg/Director: George Babiak E Smarchian ...... Keira Naughton Costume Designer: Arnulfo Maldonado Jenifer ...... Sharon Washington Mees ...... Matt Citron R Rocky ...... Barnett Cohen Michelle and Rosey (The Musical) Waiter ...... Jeremy Basescu M by Jazmine Mikell, age 10. Dramaturg: Liz Flahive Mice Populace ...... The Crew I Director: Megan Cramer Costume Designer: Kate Cusack The Competition Michelle ...... Nana Mensah Rosey ...... Tonya Canada by Gabriella DeJesus, age 10. Dramaturg: Diana Rojas S Director:Gus Rogerson Costume Designer: Kate Cusack “The Together Song,” “Best Friends,” “Counting,” “Let It Be Over,” “I Don’t Want To,” “Violet City National Anthem,” and “Family” lyrics by Dishanair ...... Florencia Lozano S Jazmine Mikell Ben ...... James McDaniel (Sat.), Ed Vassallo (Sun.) The Announcer ...... Noah Trepanier I The Price Tavon ...... Jason Gil O by Chamel Rodney, age 10. Dramaturg/Director: Thom Sesma The Break-Up Costume Designer: Kate Cusack by Raphael Irizarry III, age 10. Dramaturg/Director: Julia Gibson N Ice Man ...... Danyon Davis Costume Designer: Kate Cusack Ice Cat ...... Robert Montano Monica ...... Liza Colon-Zayas The Love of a Thief and a Lady Ben ...... David Costabile by Tino Paduani, age 11. Dramaturg: Jeremy Basescu Director: Tom Schall Costume Designer: Arnulfo Maldonado Vanilla and Hoppy are Friends by Brandon Leon, age 9. Dramaturg/Director: Liza Steinberg Hanna Jane ...... Edie Falco Costume Designer: Arnulfo Maldonado Erek ...... Jeremy Beck Vanilla ...... Vanessa Aspillaga “When I Catch the Thief,” “I Just Saw a Lady,”“Doing As You’re Told” Hoppy ...... Dominic Colon and “Wherever I Go” lyrics by Tino Paduani Mom ...... Anikke Fox Dad/Party guests ...... Noah Trepanier and the Crew “Vanilla and Hoppy are Twins” lyrics by Brandon Leon Honorary Co-chairs co- chairs ThE roasT Stephen Colbert, Wilmer Valderrama Lisa Benavides Jenny Gersten and Robin Williams YoUr hosT Becky Browder Karin Schall Corporate Host Mark Linn-Baker Cathy Dantchik Laura Valeroso Ars Nova Louis P. Friedman Mary Pat Walsh ThE roasTErs and the Board of Directors of Patrice Friedman Jenny Wiener John Bowman The 52nd Street Project present Nancy Giles ThE board of dirEcTors Judith Ivey Kathleen Madigan Ben Barenholtz Carol Ochs Neil Mazzella Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, Richard Myrie Rachel Chanoff founder Steve Olsen Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson ThE maTchlEss dancErs Wendy Ettinger, Shirley Rumierk, Merlaine Mendez, Mathew Ortiz chair emeritus alumni member and Kayelani Silva Louis P. Friedman José Soto, Jr., Stephen Graham, chair alumni member ThE hoT licks band Larry Jones Pamala Tyson Ben Butler, Guitar James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Anton Fig, Drums Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros Tim Luntzel, Bass Noël Mihalow Jenny Wiener Andrew Sherman, Keyboards and Music Direction ThE 52nd sTrEET ProjEcT “Black Magic” lyrics by Steve Sajich (with apologies to Johnny Mercer) graTEfUllY acknowlEdgEs... “Black” lyrics by Rusty Magee Iris A. Brown (with apologies to Isaac Hayes) Bumble and bumble Capital Printing/Ronald J. Kastner dirEcTEd bY Kenneth Cole Productions Jonathan Bernstein Comedy Central William Curran, Curran Affair chorEograPhY Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co. Megan Cramer HBO Video La Mer lighTing dEsign Jo Malone Greg MacPherson and Newman’s Own Alistair Wandesforde-Smith Noggin/The N Pharma/Omni Printing cosTUmE dEsign ThE 52nd sTrEET ProjEcT Sentry Industries Crystal Thompson Sesame Workshop sET dEsign roasTs lEwis black Shapiro Lobel, LLP Wendy Stulberg George Babiak board chair John A. Vassilaros & Sons soUnd dEsign Stephen Graham Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. Scott Lehrer Watkins Incorporated EXEcUTiVE dirEcTor arTisTic dirEcTor Healthier Living Since 1868 sTagE managEr Carol Ochs Gus Rogerson I. Weiss and Sons, Inc. Karen Munkel blazE of glorY TablEs Charlie Huntley Suzen Murakoshi & John Steber & Marcella Kahn Mark Temme Robert Shaffron The Dantchik Family Cynthia Kaplan & David Froelich Noggin/The N Liza Steinberg & Eric Demby Patrice & Louis Friedman Marjorie & Michael Loeb Carol Ochs & Alexandra Styron & Luchia Bruce MacVittie Ed Beason Cathy & Stephen Graham Edie Lutnick Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Susanna Styron & Jenny Wiener & Jon Steingart, Ars Nova John S. Lyons Leigh Pennebaker & Darrell Larson Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Taro Alexander Richard Sweren ring of firE TablEs Josephine Merck & Jim Stevenson Michael Potts Mary Testa Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Rona & Randy Nelson Christopher Randolph Edith Thurber & Jane Perlmutter & Greg MacPherson Jackie Reingold Kevin O'Rourke Janine & Jeffrey yass Ana Rosa & Peter Phillips Harriet Rosiene Erin Torneo & Anita A. & David S. Rogerson Tracy Rosiene Sascha Paladino flamEThrowEr TablEs David Rosenberg, I. Weiss and Sons, Inc. Ida Roth Karen Trott & Steve Sabba, Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc. Martha Roth & Bill Irwin Peter Herdrich Comedy Central Jane & R.L. Stine Marcia Santoni & Anne Twomey & Carolyn & Neil DeSena Anne Torsiglieri & Michael Bernard John Morris John Bedford Lloyd Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros & Adriana Trigiani & Tim Stephenson Karin & Thomas Schall Mary Pat Walsh Liz Tuccillo Maury Schott Sharon Washington Johnny Coffeeshopolis Laura Valeroso & David Seidman Mitchell R. Semel Rita & Steve Weisskoff Neil Mazzella, Hudson Scenic Studio, Inc. Cynthia Vance & Robert Abrams Pamela Shaw & Carol Whitesides Paulette & Jeremy Posner Claudia Wagner & Don Lebowitz Victor Syrmis George Xenos Sally Weiss Bruce Sherman yildiz yuksek & Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman Elizabeth Williams & Joseph Forte Sylvia Shepard & Richard Blackstone Willy Holtzman Connie & Marc Zand, ToasTEd TablEs Meg Simon Shapiro Lobel, LLP smoldEring sEaTs BKSK Architects CBS Corporation Cecilia Arana-Grant Christina & Oliver Dobbs List current as of 5/2/07 Emily Armstrong & Thomasine & Whitney Dow The Dawkins Family Foundation Thomas Patrick Gannon Rebecca & Richard Dresser Rose Gasner & Larry Chertoff Jo Anne Astrow & Martin Ross Fettner ThE 52nd sTrEET ProjEcT sTaff James Gosnel, APA Talent & Literary Agency Mark Lonow Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Carol Ochs, Executive Director HBO Ben Barenholtz Katherine Freedman & Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Paige & Andrew Bart Brian Beirne Katheryn Holt & Kirk Citron John Sheehy, Dir. of Development and Marketing Gavin Berger & Hank Gallo George Babiak, Production Manager Lloyds TSB Bank plc Craig Berggren Kay Gayner & Frank Wood Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Stephanie Berger & Jenny Gersten & Fred Nelson Liz Bell, Director of Education Jonathan Rose Companies, Owner's Paul King Willie Reale Stephen Bernstein Elizabeth & Paul Giamatti Megan Cramer, Program Director Representative Studio Matt Boggie Nancy Giles Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Sesame Workshop Jane Bolster & Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof Josh Moody, Development Assistant Shearman & Sterling LLP Steve Wertimer Joy Greenhouse Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Erica Steinberger, Latham & Watkins, LLP June Brody Joe Grifasi Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Becky Browder & Bruce Grossberg Jeremy Basescu, Intern Wendy vanden Heuvel & Brad Coley Ted Neustadt Lisa J. Gugenheim & Michelle Buffington Lawrence Nathanson bEnEfiT VolUnTEErs hoT sEaTs John Burke Larry Hirsh, Sentry Industries Amy Aquino & Drew McCoy Denise Burse & Linda LeRoy Janklow Perry Daniel, Bryan Gmitter, Chris Hammett, Becky Ann & Dylan Baker Peter Jay Fernandez Amanda Johns Doug Nervik, Christopher Randolph, Lisa Benavides Nelson & Tim Blake Nelson Jean Candiotte Bonnie Kantor Kim D. Sherman, Vanessa Valdes Elizabeth & Alexander Bernstein Cora Cahan & Rohit Kapoor Alfred C. Cerullo, III Bernard Gersten Peggy Klaus sPEcial Thanks Penelope Collins Sharon Chantiles Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Becky Browder, William Curran, Liz Flahive,

Jennifer Crittendon & Bill Wrubel Maddie Corman & Mickey Lemle Terry Fitzpatrick, Alison Fraser, Amy Friedman, GEORGE BABIAK By LAyOuT Michael Engler & Steve Sumser Jace Alexander Anna Li & Frank Sposato Jessalyn Gilsig & Bobby Salomon Catherine Corpeny & Adrianne Lobel & Jenny Gersten, Mark Jacobs, Shae Kennedy, Betsy & Fred Graver Max D. Mayer Mark Linn-Baker John Laird, Barbara McCrane, Karen Hauser & Warren Leight Colleen Croft Laurie Manifold Karin & Tom Schall, Mary Pat Walsh Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde Betsy & John Cunningham Erin Moriarty The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. The Replay program gives children who are graduates of the Project’s Playmaking class a chance to hone their skills in an advanced writing workshop taught by Reg Flowers. Over the nine weeks of Replay The 52nd Street Project Presents class, these young playwrights explored varied sources of inspiration, including a visit to the Whitney Museum, studied dramatic structure, and The Lorraine Cohen learned to embrace the dreaded rewrite. The resulting plays are featured in tonight’s reading. Special Thanks We’re grateful to James Houghton, Tara Geesaman, and the rest of the staff at The Signature Theatre for making this evening possible. The plays wouldn’t have made it to the page without the help of the Replay class volunteers: Danyon Davis, Katie Flahive, Fanneke Verhallen, Patrick Jones, Jonathan Kravetz, Garrett Long, Anne O’Sullivan, David Paarlberg, Joanna Parsons, and Virginia Vitzthum. We’d especially like to thank the Cohen family and friends for their support of this project. The Project Staff Gus Rogerson...... Artistic Director Carol Ochs ...... Executive Director John Sheehy...... Director of Development and Marketing George Babiak ...... Production Manager Reg Flowers ...... Associate Artistic Director Liz Bell ...... Director of Education Megan Cramer...... Program Director Diana Rojas ...... Executive Assistant Joshua A. Moody ...... Development Assistant Chris Ceraso ...... Teen Dean Iris A. Brown ...... Graphic Designer 10 new plays by Receptionists...... Solangee Acosta, Johanna Vidal Interns...... Brighid Gannon, Jonathan Dent 10 young playwrights

The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Ben Barenholtz Carol Ochs Monday, June 11, 2007 Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, Rachel Chanoff founder 7:30 p.m. Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Noël Dawkins Shirley Rumierk, Wendy Ettinger, alumni member chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., The Signature Theatre at Louis P. Friedman alumni member The Peter Norton Space Stephen Graham, chair Pamala Tyson Larry Jones Wendy vanden Heuvel 555 West 42nd Street James McDaniel John A. Vassilaros Frances McDormand Jenny Wiener Stupidtown’s Worst University Pain in the Neck by Devin Gonzalez, age 10. Directed by Danny Goldstein. by Wendell Joseph, age 10. B Directed by Jonathan Bernstein. John ...... Joel de la Fuente Bum ...... Patrick Jones Johnny Blaze ...... Bill Camp R Security Guard ...... Edward O’Blenis Steven Stronghold ...... Felix Solis Miss Werewood ...... Jonathan Bernstein I Best Buddies The Competition E by Samantha Caldona, age 11. Directed by John Steber. by Doris Alcantara, age 10. Midna ...... Diana Rojas Directed by John Steber. F Roxy ...... Megan Cramer Teacher ...... Joanna Parson Saphire ...... Megan Cramer Principal ...... Virginia Vitzthum Katrina ...... Diana Rojas Miss Sally ...... Joanna Parson I Life Lina ...... Virginia Vitzthum by John Cacomanolis, age 12. Directed by Jonathan Bernstein. The Two Brothers N James ...... Felix Solis by Maximo Jimenez, age 12. Christian ...... Bill Camp Directed by Danny Goldstein. T Christian’s friend ...... Danyon Davis Another kid/Roosevelt Goalie ...... David Paarlberg Johnny ...... Joel de la Fuente E Coach/Ref ...... Chris Mazza Philip ...... Edward O’Blenis James ...... Patrick Jones R Laura and Mary Be a Leader Not a Admirer M by Mari Ulloa, age 10. Directed by Lisa Benavides. by Ashley Smith, age 12. Laura ...... Jeanine Serralles Directed by Michael Potts. Mary ...... J. Smith-Cameron I People ...... Katie Flahive and Lisa Benavides Angela Patterson ...... Caroline Clay Shoeeella/Singing Card ...... Katie Flahive John Smith ...... John Ellison Conlee S Jake Simmons ...... Chris Mazza Happiness or Terror S by Armando Cosme, Jr., age 11. School Trouble Directed by Michael Potts. by Lily Capstick, age 10. I Directed by Lisa Benavides. Kane ...... John Ellison Conlee Ashley ...... Caroline Clay Anabell ...... J. Smith-Cameron O Duck/Intercom/Doctor ...... Michael Potts Abigail ...... Jeanine Serralles Big Head Doctor/ Mom/Principal/Mrs. Bimply ...... Katie Flahive N Lady Who Does the Marriage ...... Joanna Parson Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director

The 52nd Street Project The 52nd Street Project (The Project) is dedicated to the creation and production of new plays for and by kids between the ages of ten and eighteen who reside in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood in New York City. The Project does this through unique mentoring programs that match kids with professional (and volunteer!) theater artists.

The Project is about making children proud of themselves. The Project is not about teaching children to act, although they will learn to. It is not about teaching them to write plays, although they will learn that as well. What it is about is giving a kid an experience of success. It is about giving a kid an opportunity to prove that he or she has something of value to offer, something that comes from within that he or she alone possesses, something that cannot be taken away.

City of New York Department of Cultural Affairs directed by Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Reg Flowers National Endowment for the Arts adapted by New York State Council on the Arts The Surdna Foundation chris ceraso and the 52nd street project teen ensemble produced by megan cramer

New York City: June 29 and 30 - TBG theater Marfa, Texas: July 6 - the goode-crowley theater The 52nd Street Project Staff Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director The Cast John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing George Babiak, Production Manager The House of the Prince of Verona Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Prince, political head of Verona / Paris, his cousin ...... Alex Tomas Liz Bell, Director of Education Mercutio, kinsman of the Prince and friend to Romeo ...... Zebulun Santiago Megan Cramer, Program Director The House of Montague Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Lord Montague, Romeo’s father ...... Zebulun Santiago Josh Moody, Development Assistant Lady Montague, Romeo’s mother ...... Nicole Fargardo Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Romeo, son of the house of Montague ...... Mark Gamero Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Abram, kinsman to Romeo and the Capulets ...... Adrian Zambrano Solangee Acosta, Johanna Vidal, Kayelani Silva, Receptionists Benvolia, kinswoman and friend to Romeo ...... Kamila Jacob Jonathan Dent, Brighid Gannon, Lily Howard, Interns The House of Capulet Production Staff for Romeo and Juliet: Capulet, head of the family and father to Juliet ...... Anthony Mejia Lady Capulet, Juliet’s stepmother ...... Nikki Rosario Lighting Designers Juliet, daughter of the house of Capulet ...... Megan Cruz Greg MacPherson and Becky Sealander Naaz (a.k.a. Nurse), cousin to Juliet ...... Nicole Fargardo Costume Consultant Tybalt, cousin to Lady Capulet ...... Christian Alvarez Kate Cusack Petula, a servant to Capulet ...... Ani Kehr Costume Designers Sampson, a servant to Capulet ...... Joshua Joya Jennifer Jimenez and Reg Flowers Townspeople of Verona Stage Manager Holy Lawrence, a mystic ...... Joshua Joya Patricia MacGregor Valet, a servant to Paris ...... Christian Alvarez Fight Choreographer Captain of the Watch ...... Adrian Zambrano The Watch ...... Nicole Fargardo, Kamila Jacob Tom Schall Sound Design The Town of Mantua Reg Flowers Apothecary ...... Nikki Rosario

The 52nd Street Project thanks Cicely Berry, Catherine Mueller, Justine Place: Williams, Andy Groteleuschen, Josh Liveright and the Women’s Interart The Towns of Verona and Mantua. Annex, INTAR Theater, Porter Pickard and the staff of TBG Theater. We are also indebted to Lynn and Tim Crowley, Ree Willaford, Evelyn Luciani, Time: Kate Hunt, the Thunderbird Hotel, Ballroom Marfa, the Chinati An annual celebration and the days following it. Foundation, the Pizza Foundation and the people of Marfa for welcoming us to their fair city. The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations:Alexandra Productions, Inc.; APA; BKSK Architects LLP; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBL Center; CBS Corporation; Citigroup Foundation; Comedy Central; Consolidated Edison; Downtown Arts Development, Inc.; The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William & Mary Greve Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; The Saul Horowitz Jr. Fund; HBO; Hudson Scenic Studio; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; Kekst & Company; Latham & Watkins LLP; Lloyd’s TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Bank, N.A.; The Philip D. & Tammy S. Murphy Foundation; The New York Times Company Foundation; Newman's Own; Noggin; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Jonathan Rose Companies, Inc.; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Sesame Workshop; Shapiro & Lobel; Shearman & Sterling, LLP; Jane & Tad Shepard Family Foundation; The Shubert Organization; Stranahan Foundation; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; The Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corporation. In addition, the following individuals made gifts of over $200 to The 52nd Street Project this past year (list is current as of 7/19/07):

Anonymous Peter Jay Fernandez & John Lyons Tom Shadyac Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott Denise Burse Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Robert Shaffron & John Davis Robert Abrams & Cynthia Vance Tom Fetterman & Marsue & Peter MacNicol Aaron & Elaine Shapiro Jace Alexander & Maddie Corman Bonnie Mac Saveny Greg MacPherson & Pam Shaw & Victor Syrmis James Auron Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Jane Perlmutter Meg Simon Dylan & Becky Baker Katherine Freedman Roma Maffia Paul Logan Ben Barenholtz Louis & Patrice Friedman Laurie Manifold Dimitri & Helen Sogoloff Patrick Barnes Hank Gallo Drew McCoy & Amy Aquino Jean Stein Andy Bart & Paige Bart Emily Armstrong & Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Michael & Marjorie Stern Jessica Bauman Thomas Gannon Frances McDormand & Joel Coen R.L. & Jane Stine Laurie Becker Beverly Gasner Josie Merck & Jim Stevenson Michael Stone Liz Bell Rose Gasner & Larry Chertoff Noël & Joe Mihalow Alexandra Styron & Ed Beason Michael Bell & Carol Bell Cora Cahan & Bernard Gersten Bob & Adriana Mnuchin Richard Sweren Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Paul & Liz Giamatti Erin Moriarty Jay & Rachel Tarses Gavin Berger & Craig Berggren Nancy Giles Meg Mortimer & David Lloyd Anne Torsiglieri & Michael Bernard Stephanie Berger & Paul King Jessalyn Gilsig David & Sheri Mount Adriana & Tim Stephenson Elizabeth & Stephen & Cathy Graham Suzen Murakoshi & Mark Temme Liz Tuccillo Alexander Velazquez Bernstein Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & John Turturro & Katherine Borowitz Richard Blackstone & Yildez Yuksek Fred Graver & Betsy Graver Adam Spilka Amanda Uprichard Tessa Blake & Ian Williams Joy Greenhouse Stanley & Carol Nelson Laura Valeroso & David Seidman Buzz Bovshow Lisa Gugenheim & Larry Nathanson Fred Nelson Josephine Eke & Jason Valk Douglas & Samara Braunstein William Henning Randy & Rona Nelson Katrina vanden Heuvel Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt Joy & Harry Henshel James Neuberger & Wendy vanden Heuvel & Bill Camp Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott Helen Stambler Brad Coley Constance Casey Hippeau & Barbara Hippeau Lori O'Conner & Suzanne Poulin John A. Vassilaros & Alfred C. Cerullo III Lawrence Hirsh Kevin O'Rourke & Edith Thurber Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron William Holtzman & Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Gonzalo Vicente David Cohen & S. Sylvia Shepard Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Mary Pat Walsh Sandra Novak Cohen Katy Homans & Patterson Sims Sascha Paladino & Erin Torneo Lynn & Sam Waterston Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde F. Richard Pappas Sally & Lenny Weiss Geoffrey & Ann Coley Charles Huntley Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters Steve & Rita Weisskoff Penny Collins Whitney Scott & Peter Jacobson Ana Rosa & Peter Phillips Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Jeffrey & Anna Cramer Steven & Miriam Jacobson Jeremy & Paulette Posner Joe White & Iris Brown John Cunningham Marc & Tracy Jaffe Peter & Helen Randolph Margaret Whitton & Warren Spector Mary D'Elia Andrea Johnson Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Jenny Wiener & Jon Steingart Cathy Dantchik Larry & Mary Jones Jacquelyn Reingold Michael & Zena Wiener Leslie Dantchik Douglas & Katie Jordan Jeffrey Rogers Elizabeth Williams & Jill Davis & Edward Conard Marcy & Max Kahn David & Anita Rogerson Joseph Forte Peter & Judith Dawkins Cindy Kaplan & David Froelich David Rosenberg Frank Wood Kendra Decious & Curt Child Mark Keoppen & Wendy Townsend Russel & Debra Rosenthal Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman Neil DeSena & Carolyn DeSena Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Ida Roth Bill Wrubel & Jennifer Crittenden Oliver & Christina Dobbs Roger & Belle Kuhn Martha Roth & Bill Irwin George Xenos July 20-22, 2007 Whitney Dow & Warren Leight Erica Heilman Jeffrey & Janine Yass Thomasine Dolan Dow Liza Lerner Alan & Joan Safir Luchia Yocabucci Richard & Rebecca Dresser Mark Linn-Baker & Adrianne Lobel Laura Sametz & Anton Fig The Ensemble Studio Theatre Greg Durkin & Vanessa Beecroft John Bedford Lloyd & Robert Sandberg Beth Emelson Anne Twomey Marcia Santoni & John Morris 549 West 52nd St. Michael Engerl & Steve Sumser Michael & Marjorie Loeb Karin & Tom Schall Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Mark Lanow & Joanne Astrow Robert Schnur Andrew & Sandi Farkas Edith Lutnick Lauren Seikaly & Michael Huber NEW YORK CITY RAIN OR SHINE: The All- Weather Plays COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The Block Island One-on-Ones July 20-22 - The Ensemble Studio Theatre The Fabulous Flyer Bar . .$2.50, $2, $1.50 & $1 and featuring Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo: The 52nd Street Project Staff: Project T-shirts (New Design) ...... $12.00 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Project Tank Tops (New Design) ...... $12.00 Carol Ochs, Executive Director Project Caps ...... $20.00 John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing George “G-Force” Babiak, Production Manager Project Mugs ...... $5.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Notebook ...... $5.00 Megan Cramer, Program Director Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Josh Moody, Development Assistant Thank you for coming to RAIN OR SHINE. If you are not on our mailing list (or if your Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way out or mail Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are interested in becoming a Solangee Acosta, Johanna Vidal, Kayelani Silva, Receptionists volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form. Jonathan Dent, Brighid Gannon, Lily Howard, Interns Production Staff: Please add me to your mailing list: 7/07 Composer: Lily Howard, Ethan Maldonado, Kim Sherman Josh Moody, Luisa Santiago, Kim NAME: Set Designer: Sherman, John Sheehy ADDRESS: Kevin Joseph Roach Furniture Crew: Lighting Designer: Jonathan Dent, Stephen Galimidi, ZIP

Greg MacPherson Alex Tomas HOME PHONE: Costume Designers: Prop Crew: Ciera Wells Nicole Fargardo, Brighid Gannon, Lily DAYTIME PHONE: Goddess of Sound: Howard E-MAIL ADDRESS: Vanessa Valdes Load-in and Light-hang Crew: Stage Manager: Doug Nervik, Matt Sincell MY OCCuPATION: Charles M. Turner III House Manager: Slide Designs: Liz Bell, Karin Schall MY HOBBIES: Tracy Rosiene, George Babiak, Chefs: yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: and the Project Slide Archive Pat Ritter and Martha Velie-Gass Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework Prop Design Team: Teen Counselor: Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill Doris Alcantara, George Babiak, Stephen Galimidi Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event Jonathan Dent, Brighid Gannon, Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes Other (please specify)______

The One-on-One Program is made possible with my schedule is: public funds from The New York State Council on Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. the Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. Project is supported by funds from the National Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. Endowment for the Arts. The Project is a member of ART/NY. If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333-5598. The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Shows! the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. RAIN OR SHINE is a production of our One-on-One program, which is designed to give children the opportunity to go away for 10 one-week stays in the country and enjoy the undivided attention of a New Kids! professional theater artist who serves as friend, mentor, and collaborator. The Project is delighted to return to the Ensemble Studio Theatre, where we have 10 been performing since our inception in 1981. We gratefully acknowledge the New Adults! fact that if E.S.T. wasn’t here, we’d be nowhere.

10 The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors New Plays! Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs same Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Great Theme! Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Aug. 17-19 Louis P. Friedman José Soto, Jr., alumni member Right here at the Stephen Graham, chair Pamala Tyson Ensemble Studio Theatre Larry Jones Wendy vanden Heuvel James McDaniel John A. Vassilaros Frances McDormand Jenny Wiener

Special Thanks NEW PLAYBACK o o Our Host Families – Roberta & Alan Alpert; Sue Black; The Homans Family; Josie Merck & Jim Stevenson; Jane Scranton; Jennifer & Elliot Taubman; Ron & Judy October, 2007 Tierney; Martha Velie-Gass & Pat Ritter; Joya Verde & Virginia Dare; and our headquarters host Dr. Christina Biaggi. Sincere thanks to our chefs Pat Ritter & Martha Come experience the NEW version of Playback: The children are Velie-Gass; Lynn Reale, Kate Butcher & everyone at Block Island Realty; Block Island still partnered with adults, but this time the children write the Maritime Institute; Robbie Brown; Rita & Steve Draper; Amelia Gallant at the Block plays for the two of them to perform. It’s like the One-on-Ones, Island Grocery; Cindy & Stan Geer at the Depot; Glenn & Annie Hall; Interstate Navigation; MacLac Enterprise; Ed McGovern at Winfields; Bill Padien at The Bagel but all kid-written. Shop and Bruce MacVittie.

In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Benefit Cosmetics; Iris A. Brown; Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Ron Kastner and Capital Printing; Kenneth Cole Productions; D’Agostino’s; ICI; Noggin; Entertainment Weekly; Newman’s Own; Pharma Print/Omni Graphics; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s December, 2007 Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Imaginary In September, 10 kids brand-new to the Project will begin a Studios; Warner Chappell Music Group, Shapiro & Lobel; Simon Spotlight Entertainment, an imprint of Simon and Schuster; Hudson Scenic; Noggin/The N; Playmaking class taught by Project Playmaking Director Reg Prime Films, Mario Badescu; DIageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co.; Showman Flowers. Come and see their final plays performed by adult Fabricators; Frédéric Fekkai & Co., LLC.and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & professional actors. Garrison LLP, and Shapiro & Lobel. Rain or Shine - Act I Rain or Shine - Act II All original music composed by Kim Sherman Rain or Shine Theme Song lyrics by John Sheehy TRUTH OVER LUNCH Written by Willie Reale and directed by Ed Vassallo MYTH DIRECTION for Hashem Hamed, age 10 Written and directed by John Sheehy for Laron Holt, age 11 I Don ...... Hashem Hamed Prometheus ...... John Sheehy Artie ...... Ed Vassallo Hercules ...... Laron Holt N Waiter ...... Stephen Galimidi Such a Thing as Mercy lyrics by John Sheehy Chef ...... Alex Tomas T Stick With The Truth lyrics by Willie Reale SO-O IRRITATING Written and directed by Diana Rojas for Jamie Yip, age 11 E OH, I DON’T THINK SO Written by Liz Tuccillo and directed by Lauren Blumenfeld Elaine ...... Jamie Yip for Luisa Santiago, age 11 Jesse ...... Diana Rojas R Marci Mild ...... Luisa Santiago The Itching Song lyrics by Gus Rogerson M Naomi Handfull ...... Lauren Blumenfeld WHETHER THE WEATHER I People Who Yell and Being Kind of Happy lyrics by Liz Tuccillo Written by Carlo Alban and directed by Matt Sincell for Carlos (C.J.) Muentes, age 12 CITIZEN DOG S Written and directed by Liz Flahive for John Cacomanolis, age 12 Newscaster ...... Tim Cain Angela Newman ...... Liz Flahive Dom ...... Matt Sincell S Spot ...... John Cacomanolis Julian ...... Carlos (C.J) Muentes Female Newscaster ...... Brighid Gannon Weather The Weather Together lyrics by Carlo Alban I Older Guy ...... George Babiak Announcer ...... Tim Cain PLAINS JANES O Anything To Win lyrics by Liz Flahive Written by Reg Flowers and directed by Nana Mensah for Breanna Straker, age 11 N A HARD SNOW’S A-GONNA FALL Savana ...... Breanna Straker Written and directed by Josh Moody for Ethan Maldonado, age 12 Baretta ...... Nana Mensah James ...... Josh Moody Janes Of The Plain lyrics by Reg Flowers Ben ...... Ethan Maldonado Brothers Are Totally, Like, Totally Lame lyrics by Josh Moody GIMME SOME SPACE Written by Michael Bernard and directed by Tim Cain THE RAINMAKER for Andy Reyes, age 11 Written by Adam Felber and directed by Claudia Zelevansky Buzz ...... Tim Cain for Doris Alcantara, age 10 Manly ...... Andy Reyes Stella ...... Claudia Zelevansky Computer Voice ...... Vanessa Valdes Angelique ...... Doris Alcantara The Launch Song and I Hate You Less lyrics by Michael Bernard Pops ...... Reg Flowers Sammy ...... George Babiak Angry Mob ...... The Crew It’s Raining Rain lyrics by Adam Felber The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations:Alexandra Productions, Inc.; APA; BKSK Architects LLP; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBL Center; CBS Corporation; Citigroup Foundation; Comedy Central; Consolidated Edison; Downtown Arts Development, Inc.; The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William & Mary Greve Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; The Saul Horowitz Jr. Fund; HBO; Hudson Scenic Studio; Hurlbut The 52nd Street Project Presents Family Charitable Lead Trust; Kekst & Company; Latham & Watkins LLP; Lloyd’s TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Bank, N.A.; The Philip D. & Tammy S. Murphy Foundation; New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; The New York Times Company Foundation; Newman's Own; Noggin; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Jonathan Rose Companies, Inc.; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Sesame Workshop; Shapiro & Lobel; Shearman & Sterling, LLP; Jane & Tad Shepard Family Foundation; The Shubert Organization; Stranahan Foundation; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; The Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corporation. In addition, the following individuals made gifts of over $200 to The 52nd Street Project this past year (list is current as of 7/19/07):

Anonymous Peter Jay Fernandez & John Lyons Tom Shadyac Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott Denise Burse Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Robert Shaffron & John Davis Robert Abrams & Cynthia Vance Tom Fetterman & Marsue & Peter MacNicol Aaron & Elaine Shapiro Jace Alexander & Maddie Corman Bonnie Mac Saveny Greg MacPherson & Pam Shaw & Victor Syrmis James Auron Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Jane Perlmutter Meg Simon Dylan & Becky Baker Katherine Freedman Roma Maffia Paul Logan Ben Barenholtz Louis & Patrice Friedman Laurie Manifold Dimitri & Helen Sogoloff Patrick Barnes Hank Gallo Drew McCoy & Amy Aquino Jean Stein Andy Bart & Paige Bart Emily Armstrong & Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Michael & Marjorie Stern Jessica Bauman Thomas Gannon Frances McDormand & Joel Coen R.L. & Jane Stine Laurie Becker Beverly Gasner Josie Merck & Jim Stevenson Michael Stone Liz Bell Rose Gasner & Larry Chertoff Noël & Joe Mihalow Alexandra Styron & Ed Beason Michael Bell & Carol Bell Cora Cahan & Bernard Gersten Bob & Adriana Mnuchin Richard Sweren Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Paul & Liz Giamatti Erin Moriarty Jay & Rachel Tarses Gavin Berger & Craig Berggren Nancy Giles Meg Mortimer & David Lloyd Anne Torsiglieri & Michael Bernard Stephanie Berger & Paul King Jessalyn Gilsig David & Sheri Mount Adriana & Tim Stephenson Elizabeth & Stephen & Cathy Graham Suzen Murakoshi & Mark Temme Liz Tuccillo Alexander Velazquez Bernstein Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & John Turturro & Katherine Borowitz Richard Blackstone & Yildez Yuksek Fred Graver & Betsy Graver Adam Spilka Amanda Uprichard Tessa Blake & Ian Williams Joy Greenhouse Stanley & Carol Nelson Laura Valeroso & David Seidman Buzz Bovshow Lisa Gugenheim & Larry Nathanson Fred Nelson Josephine Eke & Jason Valk Douglas & Samara Braunstein William Henning Randy & Rona Nelson Katrina vanden Heuvel Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt Joy & Harry Henshel James Neuberger & Wendy vanden Heuvel & Bill Camp Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott Helen Stambler Brad Coley Constance Casey Hippeau & Barbara Hippeau Lori O'Conner & Suzanne Poulin John A. Vassilaros & Alfred C. Cerullo III Lawrence Hirsh Kevin O'Rourke & Edith Thurber Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron William Holtzman & Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Gonzalo Vicente David Cohen & S. Sylvia Shepard Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Mary Pat Walsh Sandra Novak Cohen Katy Homans & Patterson Sims Sascha Paladino & Erin Torneo Lynn & Sam Waterston Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde F. Richard Pappas Sally & Lenny Weiss Geoffrey & Ann Coley Charles Huntley Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters Steve & Rita Weisskoff Penny Collins Whitney Scott & Peter Jacobson Ana Rosa & Peter Phillips Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Jeffrey & Anna Cramer Steven & Miriam Jacobson Jeremy & Paulette Posner Joe White & Iris Brown John Cunningham Marc & Tracy Jaffe Peter & Helen Randolph Margaret Whitton & Warren Spector Mary D'Elia Andrea Johnson Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Jenny Wiener & Jon Steingart Cathy Dantchik Larry & Mary Jones Jacquelyn Reingold Michael & Zena Wiener Leslie Dantchik Douglas & Katie Jordan Jeffrey Rogers Elizabeth Williams & Jill Davis & Edward Conard Marcy & Max Kahn David & Anita Rogerson Joseph Forte Peter & Judith Dawkins Cindy Kaplan & David Froelich David Rosenberg Frank Wood Kendra Decious & Curt Child Mark Keoppen & Wendy Townsend Russel & Debra Rosenthal Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman Neil DeSena & Carolyn DeSena Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Ida Roth Bill Wrubel & Jennifer Crittenden Oliver & Christina Dobbs Roger & Belle Kuhn Martha Roth & Bill Irwin George Xenos August 17-19, 2007 Whitney Dow & Warren Leight Erica Heilman Jeffrey & Janine Yass Thomasine Dolan Dow Liza Lerner Alan & Joan Safir Luchia Yocabucci Richard & Rebecca Dresser Mark Linn-Baker & Adrianne Lobel Laura Sametz & Anton Fig The Ensemble Studio Theatre Greg Durkin & Vanessa Beecroft John Bedford Lloyd & Robert Sandberg Beth Emelson Anne Twomey Marcia Santoni & John Morris 549 West 52nd St. Michael Engerl & Steve Sumser Michael & Marjorie Loeb Karin & Tom Schall Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Mark Lanow & Joanne Astrow Robert Schnur New York City Andrew & Sandi Farkas Edith Lutnick Lauren Seikaly & Michael Huber RAIN OR SHINE: THE ALL-WEATHER PLAYS The Wareham, Mass. One-on-Ones COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! August 17-19 - The Ensemble Studio Theatre The Fabulous Flyer Bar . .$2.50, $2, $1.50 & $1 and featuring Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo: The 52nd Street Project Staff: Project T-shirts (New Design) ...... $12.00 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Project Tank Tops (New Design) ...... $12.00 Carol Ochs, Executive Director Project Caps ...... $20.00 John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing George “G-Shock” Babiak, Production Manager Project Mugs ...... $5.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Notebook ...... $5.00 Megan Cramer, Program Director Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Josh Moody, Development Assistant Thank you for coming to RAIN OR SHINE. If you are not on our mailing list (or if your Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way out or mail Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are interested in becoming a Solangee Acosta, Johanna Vidal, Kayelani Silva, Receptionists volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form. Jonathan Dent, Brighid Gannon, Lily Howard, Interns

Production Staff: Please add me to your mailing list: 8/07 Composer: Slide Designs: NAME: Patrick Barnes George Babiak, Liz Bell, Megan Cramer, Set Designer: and the Project Slide Archive ADDRESS:

Kevin Joseph Roach Stage Crew: ZIP Lighting Designer: Jonathan Dent, Brighid Gannon, Greg MacPherson Lily Howard, Terrence Mack, HOME PHONE: Costume Designer: Johanna Vidal, Alicia Violan DAYTIME PHONE: Katherine Brown House Managers: Sound Designer: Liz Bell, Karin Schall, E-MAIL ADDRESS: Drew Vandenburg and Mary Pat Walsh Stage Manager: Chefs: MY OCCuPATION: Karen Munkel Liz Bell, Carol Ochs, and MY HOBBIES: Prop Design Team: John Sheehy George Babiak, Megan Cramer, Brighid Teen Counselors: yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: Gannon, Lily Howard, Patrick Jones, Kayelani Silva and Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework Josh Moody, Karen Munkel, and Johanna Vidal Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill John Sheehy Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes Other (please specify)______The One-on-One Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd my schedule is: Street Project is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Project is a member of ART/NY. Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333-5598. Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Shows! The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. RAIN OR SHINE is a production of our One-on-One program, which is designed to give children the opportunity to go away for one-week stays in the country and enjoy the undivided attention of a PLAYBACK professional theater artist who serves as friend, mentor, and collaborator. The Project is delighted to return to the Ensemble Studio Theatre, where we have 2007 been performing since our inception in 1981. We gratefully acknowledge the October 19-21 fact that if E.S.T. wasn’t here, we’d be nowhere.

Julia Miles Theater The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors 242 W. 55th Street Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow (between 9th & Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs 10th Aves) Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Come experience the NEW version of Playback: The children are Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Louis P. Friedman José Soto, Jr., alumni member still partnered with adults, but this time the children write the Stephen Graham, chair Pamala Tyson plays for the two of them to perform. It’s like the One-on-Ones, Larry Jones Wendy vanden Heuvel but all kid-written. James McDaniel John A. Vassilaros Frances McDormand Jenny Wiener

Special Thanks We’re particularly grateful to the host families, the kind people of Wareham, Mass. who Don’t Tread On Me! put up our kids and adults during the week we spent there. They are Kitty Benton; Wendy & Kevin Brogioli; Emily & John Morgan; Sidney Worthen & David Pearce; Gray & Rose Watson; Joe McNay & the entire McNay family; Peter, Helen & Christopher The Revolutionary Plays Randolph. The Fall 2007 Sincere thanks also go to Robin Morse, Lucy & Francis Rogerson; Socrates Cruz; Bob Krystolfolski; The Wareham Gatemen, and the TDF Costume Collection. Playmaking Shows In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Benefit Cosmetics; Iris A. Brown; Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Ron Kastner and Capital Printing; Kenneth Cole Productions; D’Agostino’s; ICI; Noggin; Entertainment Weekly; Newman’s Own; Pharma Print/Omni Graphics; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Imaginary December 7-9, 2007 Studios; Warner Chappell Music Group, Shapiro & Lobel; Simon Spotlight In September, 10 kids brand-new to the Project will begin a Entertainment, an imprint of Simon and Schuster; Hudson Scenic; Noggin/The N; Playmaking class taught by Project Playmaking Director Reg Prime Films, Mario Badescu; DIageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co.; Showman Fabricators; Frédéric Fekkai & Co., LLC.and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Flowers. Come and see their final plays performed by adult Garrison LLP, Shapiro & Lobel, and Whole Foods. professional actors. Rain or Shine - Act I Rain or Shine - Act II

All original music composed by Patrick Barnes THE SPECTER DETECTORS Rain or Shine Theme Song lyrics by John Sheehy Written & Directed by George Babiak for Marlowe Mendez, age 11 MAD SCIENTISTS Arlene Parker ...... Marlowe Mendez Written & Directed by Christopher Randolph I Charlie Carson ...... George Babiak for Emmett Goodman-Boyd, age 12 J. Wellington Piccadilly ...... John Sheehy The Ghost ...... Lily Howard Dr. Alan Frisbee ...... Emmett Goodman-Boyd N Dr. Norman Nerf ...... Christopher Randolph “Our World’s Been Rocked” lyrics by George Babiak “Get Mad” lyrics by Christopher Randolph T THE GREAT DISCOVERY Written by Cindy Lou Johnson & Directed by Adriana Gaviria GILDA GAINES, GIRL DETECTIVE E for Aleyni Aguilar, age 11 Written & Directed by Beatrice Terry for Kimberly Zenteno, age 11 Cherisse ...... Aleyni Aguilar Gilda Gaines ...... Kimberly Zenteno R Trixie ...... Adriana Gaviria Birdie Sawyer ...... Beatrice Terry Officer ...... Jonathan Dent M “One Little Step” lyrics by Cindy Lou Johnson “Private Eye” lyrics by Beatrice Terry CYRANO: THE BLUES ARE BACK I Written by Bruce MacVittie & Directed by Patrick Jones IN THE GARDEN for Tino Paduani, age 11 Written by Kate Ryan & Directed by Marsha Stephanie Blake S for Mari ulloa, age 10 Cyrano de Bergerac ...... Tino Paduani Christian ...... Patrick Jones Dahlia ...... Mari ulloa S Roxanne ...... Johanna Vidal Caterpillar/Butterfly ...... Marsha Stephanie Blake Reverend Mother ...... Lily Howard “What Is Unusual” & “Song For Dahlia” lyrics by Kate Ryan I “Grow To Love Me,” “How Did It Happen,” & “I Will Always Love You” THE WRONG BUS O lyrics by Bruce MacVittie Written & Directed by Reg Flowers for Jazmine Mikel, age 10 OUT TO SEA Bus Driver ...... Jazmine Mikel N Written & Directed by Tonya Canada for Samantha Caldona, age 11 Passenger ...... Reg Flowers Kiwi ...... Samantha Caldona “The Fright Song” lyrics by Reg Flowers Melly ...... Tonya Canada WRESTLING WITH INTEREST The Postman ...... Terrence Mack Written & Directed by Megan Cramer for Armando Cosme, Jr., age 11 “The Retirement Song” lyrics by Tonya Canada Norman Rates ...... Armando Cosme, Jr. GOOD COP, BAD COP Accura Balance ...... Megan Cramer Written by Craig Cox & Directed by Howard W. Overshown Winnie Williams/Bertha Borloff ...... Kayelani Silva for Maximo Jimenez, age 12 Willie Williams/Boris Borloff ...... Jonathan Dent Bad Cop ...... Maximo Jimenez Announcer ...... Howard W. Overshown Good Cop ...... Howard W. Overshown “We’re Accountants” & “Get In The Ring And Fight” lyrics by Megan Cramer Suspect ...... John Sheehy Officer ...... Jonathan Dent “Good Cop, Bad Cop, Don’t Stop“ lyrics by Craig Cox The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations:Alexandra Productions, Inc.; APA; BKSK Architects LLP; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBL Center; CBS Corporation; Citigroup Foundation; The 52nd Street Project Presents Comedy Central; Consolidated Edison; Downtown Arts Development, Inc.; The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William & Mary Greve Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; The Saul Horowitz Jr. Fund; HBO; Hudson Scenic Studio; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; Kekst & Company; Latham & Watkins LLP; Lloyd’s TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Bank, N.A.; The Philip D. & Tammy S. Murphy Foundation; The New York Times Company Foundation; Newman's Own; Noggin; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Jonathan Rose Companies, Inc.; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Sesame Workshop; Shapiro & Lobel; Shearman & Sterling, LLP; Jane & Tad Shepard Family Foundation; The Shubert Organization; Stranahan Foundation; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; The Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corporation. In addition, the following individuals made gifts of over $200 to The 52nd Street Project this past year (list is current as of 7/19/07): Anonymous Peter Jay Fernandez & John Lyons Tom Shadyac What’s Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott Denise Burse Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Robert Shaffron & John Davis Robert Abrams & Cynthia Vance Tom Fetterman & Marsue & Peter MacNicol Aaron & Elaine Shapiro Jace Alexander & Maddie Corman Bonnie Mac Saveny Greg MacPherson & Pam Shaw & Victor Syrmis James Auron Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Jane Perlmutter Meg Simon Dylan & Becky Baker Katherine Freedman Roma Maffia Paul Logan Ben Barenholtz Louis & Patrice Friedman Laurie Manifold Dimitri & Helen Sogoloff Patrick Barnes Hank Gallo Drew McCoy & Amy Aquino Jean Stein NeW?!? Andy Bart & Paige Bart Emily Armstrong & Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Michael & Marjorie Stern Jessica Bauman Thomas Gannon Frances McDormand & Joel Coen R.L. & Jane Stine Laurie Becker Beverly Gasner Josie Merck & Jim Stevenson Michael Stone Liz Bell Rose Gasner & Larry Chertoff Noël & Joe Mihalow Alexandra Styron & Ed Beason Michael Bell & Carol Bell Cora Cahan & Bernard Gersten Bob & Adriana Mnuchin Richard Sweren Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Paul & Liz Giamatti Erin Moriarty Jay & Rachel Tarses Gavin Berger & Craig Berggren Nancy Giles Meg Mortimer & David Lloyd Anne Torsiglieri & Michael Bernard Stephanie Berger & Paul King Jessalyn Gilsig David & Sheri Mount Adriana & Tim Stephenson Elizabeth & Stephen & Cathy Graham Suzen Murakoshi & Mark Temme Liz Tuccillo Alexander Velazquez Bernstein Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & John Turturro & Katherine Borowitz Richard Blackstone & Yildez Yuksek Fred Graver & Betsy Graver Adam Spilka Amanda Uprichard Tessa Blake & Ian Williams Joy Greenhouse Stanley & Carol Nelson Laura Valeroso & David Seidman Buzz Bovshow Lisa Gugenheim & Larry Nathanson Fred Nelson Josephine Eke & Jason Valk Douglas & Samara Braunstein William Henning Randy & Rona Nelson Katrina vanden Heuvel Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt Joy & Harry Henshel James Neuberger & Wendy vanden Heuvel & Bill Camp Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott Helen Stambler Brad Coley Constance Casey Hippeau & Barbara Hippeau Lori O'Conner & Suzanne Poulin John A. Vassilaros & Alfred C. Cerullo III Lawrence Hirsh Kevin O'Rourke & Edith Thurber Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron William Holtzman & Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Gonzalo Vicente David Cohen & S. Sylvia Shepard Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Mary Pat Walsh Sandra Novak Cohen Katy Homans & Patterson Sims Sascha Paladino & Erin Torneo Lynn & Sam Waterston Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde F. Richard Pappas Sally & Lenny Weiss Geoffrey & Ann Coley Charles Huntley Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters Steve & Rita Weisskoff Penny Collins Whitney Scott & Peter Jacobson Ana Rosa & Peter Phillips Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Jeffrey & Anna Cramer Steven & Miriam Jacobson Jeremy & Paulette Posner Joe White & Iris Brown John Cunningham Marc & Tracy Jaffe Peter & Helen Randolph Margaret Whitton & Warren Spector Mary D'Elia Andrea Johnson Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Jenny Wiener & Jon Steingart Cathy Dantchik Larry & Mary Jones Jacquelyn Reingold Michael & Zena Wiener JAMES STEVENSON Leslie Dantchik Douglas & Katie Jordan Jeffrey Rogers Elizabeth Williams & Jill Davis & Edward Conard Marcy & Max Kahn David & Anita Rogerson Joseph Forte Peter & Judith Dawkins Cindy Kaplan & David Froelich David Rosenberg Frank Wood Kendra Decious & Curt Child Mark Keoppen & Wendy Townsend Russel & Debra Rosenthal Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman Neil DeSena & Carolyn DeSena Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Ida Roth Bill Wrubel & Jennifer Crittenden Oliver & Christina Dobbs Roger & Belle Kuhn Martha Roth & Bill Irwin George Xenos Whitney Dow & Warren Leight Erica Heilman Jeffrey & Janine Yass Thomasine Dolan Dow Liza Lerner Alan & Joan Safir Luchia Yocabucci Richard & Rebecca Dresser Mark Linn-Baker & Adrianne Lobel Laura Sametz & Anton Fig Greg Durkin & Vanessa Beecroft John Bedford Lloyd & Robert Sandberg Beth Emelson Anne Twomey Marcia Santoni & John Morris PLAYBACK 2007 Michael Engerl & Steve Sumser Michael & Marjorie Loeb Karin & Tom Schall Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Mark Lanow & Joanne Astrow Robert Schnur The Julia Miles Theater Andrew & Sandi Farkas Edith Lutnick Lauren Seikaly & Michael Huber October 19 - 21, 2007 WHAT’S NEW?!? PLAYBACK 2007 OCTOBER 19 -21 COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The Julia Miles THeater The Fabulous Flyer Bar . .$2.50, $2, $1.50 & $1 The 52nd Street Project Staff: and featuring Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo: Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Project T-shirts (New Design) ...... $12.00 Carol Ochs, Executive Director Project Hoodies ...... $30.00 John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing Project Mugs ...... $5.00 George “Foamcore WIzard” Babiak, Production Manager Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Notebook ...... $5.00 Megan Cramer, Program Director Playmaking Book ...... $15.00 Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Josh Moody, Development Assistant Jan Gura, Capital Campaign Consultant Thank you for coming to WHAT’S NEW?!? If you are not on our mailing list (or if your Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way out or mail Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are interested in becoming a Nicole Fargardo, Kayelani Silva, Receptionists volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form. Courtney Fitzgerald, Stacy Towles, Interns

Production Staff: Please add me to your mailing list: 10/07 Composer: Prop Design Team: NAME: Andrew Sherman George Babiak, Courtney Fitzgerald, Set Designer: Josh Moody, Stacy Towles ADDRESS: Kevin Joseph Roach Crew: ZIP Lighting Designers: Doris Alcantara, Courtney Fitzgerald, Greg MacPherson & Sam Newman Andy Reyes, Stacy Towles hOME PhONE: Costume Designers: Load-in and Light-hang Crew: Courtney Fitzgerald & Stacy Towles Karen Munkel, Sam Newman, Elaine DAYTIME PhONE: Sound: Romanelli, Tom Schall, Manesha E-MAIL ADDRESS: Drew Vanderburg Snoyer, Charlie Tocantins Stage Manager: House Manager: MY OCCuPATION:

Karen Munkel Liz Bell, John Sheehy MY hOBBIES: Slide Designs: Chefs: George Babiak, Josh Moody Liz Bell & Carol Ochs yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: and the Project Slide Archive Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill The Playback Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Project is supported by funds Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Project is a member of ART/NY. Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes

From time to time, the Julia Miles Theater is available to independent producers. This production is produced Other (please specify)______independently and is not a production of Women’s Project. In the event of fire, please proceed quietly to the nearest exit. Exits are located where you entered the theater and to the right of the stage. The use of cameras my schedule is: and other recording devices in this Theater is prohibited by law. There is no smoking anywhere in this theater, Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. including lobby, stairways, and restrooms. Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333-5598. The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from Don’t Miss Our Upcoming shows! the hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. WHAT’S NEW?!? is a production of our Playback program, in which kid actor/playwrights wrote plays for themselves and adult actor/director partners. Everyone ventured to the hamptons for a rehearsal retreat over the Columbus Day weekend. All of the kids involved are veterans Don’t Tread On Me! of the Playmaking classes which were adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Children Writing and Performing Their The Revolutionary Plays Own Plays. The Fall 2007 Playmaking Shows The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus Shirley Rumierk, alumni member December 7-9, 2007 Louis P. Friedman José Soto, Jr., alumni member Stephen Graham, chair Pamala Tyson In September, 10 kids brand-new to the Project began a Larry Jones Wendy vanden heuvel Playmaking class taught by Project Playmaking Director Reg James McDaniel John A. Vassilaros Flowers. Come and see their final plays performed by adult Frances McDormand Jenny Wiener professional actors.

Special Thanks We’re extremely grateful to John Vassilaros, Alex Gersten-Vassilaros, their boys Tonio, Luka and Stefano, and the ever-helpful Joyce for allowing us to use their home as our headquarters on our rehearsal trip to the hamptons. THE Thanks also to Louis and Patrice Friedman, who let some of our volunteers TWO-ON- crash at their beach pad. In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Benefit Cosmetics; Iris A. Brown; Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Ron Kastner and Capital Printing; Kenneth Cole Productions; D’Agostino’s; ICI; TWOS Noggin; Entertainment Weekly; Newman’s Own; Pharma Print/Omni Graphics; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Imaginary february, 2008 Studios; Warner Chappell Music Group, Shapiro & Lobel; Simon Spotlight Dare we let kids act with each other, with no Entertainment, an imprint of Simon and Schuster; hudson Scenic; Noggin/The N; adult in sight? You bet we do! Come see these Prime Films, Mario Badescu; DIageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co.; Showman six new plays in the New Year. Fabricators; Frédéric Fekkai & Co., LLC.and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Shapiro & Lobel, and Whole Foods. WHAT’S NEW ?!? - Act I WHAT’S NEW?!? - Act II All original music composed by Andrew Sherman MUSICAL RAPPING CANDY-LOVING SOLDIERS Written by Georgie Zapata, age 13 TACO FEVER Director/Dramaturge: Josh Moody Written by Jason Gil, age 12 Director/Dramaturge: Tim Cain Pipsqueak ...... Josh Moody I Peanut ...... Georgie Zapata Sean ...... Tim Cain Announcer/Pilot ...... George Babiak John ...... Jason Gil N Enemy Soldiers ...... Crew Lunch Lady ...... Doris Alcantara Customers ...... Courtney Fitzgerald, Stacy Towles T Candy lyrics by Georgie Zapata Try It lyrics by Jason Gil JELLO FELLOWS E Written by Lily houghton, age 12 THE WAR BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE Director/Dramaturge: Megan Cramer (with thanks to Keira Naughton) Written by Ashley Smith, age 12 R Director/Dramaturge: Maile holck Abby Munchin ...... Megan Cramer M Izzy Munchin ...... Lily houghton Jessica ...... Ashley Smith hardcore Fan ...... Courtney Fitzgerald Mom ...... Maile holck Announcer ...... George Babiak Chae ...... Andy Reyes I The Voice of God ...... Nancy Giles For Better or For Worse lyrics by Lily houghton It’s Alright & Thank You lyrics by Ashley Smith S THE DEMON SLAYER THE LOST KINGDOM S Written by Lordan ulloa, age 13 Written by Terrence Mack, age 13 Director/Dramaturge: Nancy Giles Director/Dramaturge: Jeremy Beck I Tony ...... Lordan ulloa King Johnny ...... Jeremy Beck O Betty ...... Nancy Giles King Lew ...... Terrence Mack Bad and Good Things, Lies & The Truth lyrics by Lordan ulloa Guard ...... Andy Reyes N Kew ...... George Babiak BEST FRIENDS OR NOTHING Corpses ...... Crew Written by Stephanie Marion, age 12 If I Was Ruler, This Means War & The Plan lyrics by Terrence Mack Director/Dramaturge: Angel Desai Kyle ...... Stephanie Marion VICKY Kylie ...... Angel Desai Written by Chloe Moore, age 12 Friends ...... Courtney Fitzgerald, Stacy Towles Director/Dramaturge: Reg Flowers Sasha ...... George Babiak Vicky ...... Chloe Moore Announcer ...... Andrew Sherman Danny ...... Reg Flowers Reputation lyrics by Stephanie Marion Jessica ...... Courtney Fitzgerald Natasha ...... Stacy Towles Ms. Canada/Ms. Rich ...... Doris Alcantara A Speech lyrics by Chloe Moore The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: APA; Bear The 52nd Street Project Presents Stearns; BKSK Architects LLP; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; Comedy Central; Consolidated Edison; Deutsche Bank of Americas Foundation; The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; The William & Mary Greve Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; HBO; Hudson Scenic Studio; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Kekst & Co.; Latham & Watkins LLP; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Bank, N.A.; Mellon Equity Associated, LLP; The Philip D. & Tammy S. Murphy Foundation; The New York Times Company Foundation; Newman's Own; Noggin; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Sesame Workshop; Shapiro & Lobel; Shearman & Sterling, LLP; Jane & Tad Shepard Family Foundation; The Shubert Organization; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Stranahan Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; The Vervane Foundation; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; The Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corporation. In addition, the following individuals made gifts of over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year (list is current as of 7/19/07): Anonymous Terri Lee Freeman Edith Lutnick Robert Schnur Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott Louis & Patrice Friedman John Lyons Robert Shaffron & John Davis Robert Abrams & Hank Gallo Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Pam Shaw & Victor Syrmis Cynthia Vance Thomas Gannon Marsue & Peter MacNicol Meg Simon Jace Alexander & Beverly Gasner Greg MacPherson & Paul Logan Maddie Corman Rose Gasner & Larry Chertoff Jane Perlmutter Jean Stein James Auron Cora Cahan & Bernard Gersten Laurie Manifold Jenny & Jon Steingart Dylan & Becky Baker Nancy Giles Drew McCoy & Amy Aquino R.L. & Jane Stine Ben Barenholtz Jessalyn Gilsig Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Alexandra Styron & Ed Beason Andy Bart & Paige Bart James Gosnell Frances McDormand & Richard Sweren Jessica Bauman Stephen & Cathy Graham Joel Coen Jay & Rachel Tarses Liz Bell Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof Josie Merck & Jim Stevenson Anne Torsiglieri & Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Fred Graver & Betsy Graver Noël & Joe Mihalow Michael Bernard Gavin Berger & Craig Berggren Joy Greenhouse Erin Moriarty Adriana & Tim Stephenson Stephanie Berger & Paul King Emily Grishman & Meg Mortimer & David Lloyd Liz Tuccillo Elizabeth & Susan Sampliner David Mount & Sheri Mount Amanda Uprichard Alexander Velazquez Bernstein Lisa Gugenheim & Suzen Murakoshi & Laura Valeroso & Richard Blackstone & Larry Nathanson Mark Temme David Seidman Yildez Yuksek William Henning Fred Nelson Josephine Eke & Tessa Blake & Ian Williams Joy Henshel Randy & Rona Nelson Jason Valk Douglas & Samara Braunstein Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott James Neuberger & Katrina vanden Heuvel Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt Hippeau & Barbara Hippeau Helen Stambler Wendy vanden Heuvel & John Carr & Patricia Carr Lawrence Hirsh Lori O'Conner & Brad Coley Alfred C. Cerullo III Megan Hollingshead Suzanne Poulin John A. Vassilaros & Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron William Holtzman & Kevin O'Rourke & Alex Gersten Vassilaros David Cohen & S. Sylvia Shepard Edith Thurber Gonzalo Vicente Sandra Novak Cohen Katy Homans & Patterson Sims Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Lynn & Sam Waterston Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin Sarah Horowitz & Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Sally & Lenny Weiss Geoffrey & Ann Coley David Venarde Sascha Paladino & Erin Torneo Steve Weisskoff & Penny Collins Charles Huntley F. Richard Pappas Rita Weisskoff John Cunningham Whitney Scott & Peter Jacobson Elizabeth Peters Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Cathy Dantchik Steven & Miriam Jacobson Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters Joe White & Iris Brown Leslie Dantchik Marc Jaffe & Tracy Jaffe Peter & Ana Rosa Phillips Margaret Whitton & Jill Davis & Edward Conard Andrea Johnson Jeremy Posner Warren Spector Peter & Judith Dawkins Larry & Mary Jones Peter & Helen Randolph Elizabeth Williams & Kendra Decious & Curt Child Marcy & Max Kahn Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Joseph Forte Carolyn & Neil DeSena Cindy Kaplan & Jennifer Reichle Frank Wood Oliver & Christina Dobbs David Froelich Brad Reifler & Ash Reifler Joanne Woodward & Whitney Dow & Thomasine Mark Keoppen & Jacquelyn Reingold Paul Newman Dolan Dow Wendy Townsend Richard Reiss & Bonnie Reiss Bill Wrubel & Richard & Rebecca Dresser Judy Kuhn & David Schwab David & Anita Rogerson Jennifer Crittenden Michael Engler Stephen Lebovitz David Rosenberg George Xenos Wendy Ettinger & Warren Leight Russel & Debra Rosenthal Jeffrey & Janine Yass Derek McLane Liza Lerner Ida Roth Luchia Yocabucci Peter Jay Fernandez & Mark Linn-Baker & Martha Roth & Bill Irwin PLAYMAKING - FALL, 2007 Denise Burse Adrianne Lobel Erica Heilman Tom Fetterman & John Bedford Lloyd & Laura Sametz & Anton Fig AMERICAN THEATER OF ACTORS Bonnie Mac Saveny Anne Twomey Robert Sandberg Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Michael & Marjorie Loeb Marcia Santoni & John Morris Katherine Freedman Mark Lanow & Joanne Astrow Karin & Tom Schall DECEMBER 7 - 9, 2007 DON’T TREAD ON ME PLAYMAKING FALL, 2007 COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! DECEMBER 7-9 AMERICAN THEATER OF ACTORS The Fabulous Flyer Bar . .$2.50, $2, $1.50 & $1 and featuring Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo: The 52nd Street Project Staff: Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Project T-shirts ...... $12.00 Carol Ochs, Executive Director Project Hoodies (NEW DESIGN) ...... $30.00 John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing Project Mugs ...... $5.00 George “Foamcore Wizard” Babiak, Production Manager Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Project Notebook ...... $5.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Megan Cramer, Program Director Playmaking Book ...... $15.00 Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Josh Moody, Development Assistant Thank you for coming to DON’T TREAD ON ME. If you are not on our Jan Gura, Capital Campaign Consultant mailing list (or if your address has changed), please fill out this form and give Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean it to us on your way out or mail it to the address below. We would also like to Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer know if you are interested in becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, Nicole Fargardo, Kayelani Silva, Receptionists so be sure to fill out the entire form. Courtney Fitzgerald, Stacy Towles, Interns Production Staff: Please add me to your mailing list: 12/07 Composer: Konsin, Brandon Kruhm, John Sheehy, NAME: Patrick Barnes Stacy Towles ADDRESS: Set Designer: Crew: Kevin Joseph Roach Joyce Cheung, Courtney Fitzgerald, ZIP Lighting Designers: Brandon Kruhm, Maximo Jimenez, Greg MacPherson & Alex Gordon Stacy Towles HOME PHONE: Costume Designers: Load-in and Light-hang Crew: DAYTIME PHONE: Crystal Thompson, Beth Goldenberg, Colleen Hodgetts, Laura Konsin, Jennifer Jimenez Brandon Kruhm, Rick Meese, Doug E-MAIL ADDRESS:

Sound: Nervik, Christopher Randolph, Tom MY OCCUPATION: Maury Schott Schall, Manisha Snoyer Stage Manager: House Manager: MY HOBBIES: Sadie Bancroft Liz Bell, Karin Schall, yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: Slide Designs: Mary Pat Walsh George Babiak, Josh Moody Chefs: Help load in or out Draw and/or paint Help w/homework and the Project Slide Archive Mary Pat Walsh, Iris Brown & Joe Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event Prop Design Team: White Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes George Babiak, Megan Cramer, Courtney Other (please Fitzgerald, Patrick Jones, Laura specify)______

The Playmaking Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a my schedule is: state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Project is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Project is a member of ART/NY. Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. Somewhat flexible. I can help mornings or afternoons during the week. Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333-5598. The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Shows! theater. DON’T TREAD ON ME is a production of our Playmaking program. Young people participate in a nine-week playwriting course taught by Reg Flowers and adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Children Writing and Performing Their Own Plays. At the end of the course, each child is given two actors, a theme, and a dramaturg/director who guides him or her through the writing of a play during a weekend retreat in the country (Stone Ridge, New York, for this show). Tonight’s performance is the end result.

The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., alumni member Louis P. Friedman Jenny Steingart Stephen Graham, chair Pamala Tyson Larry Jones Wendy vanden Heuvel James McDaniel John A. Vassilaros Frances McDormand

PATRICK JONES Special Thanks We’re extremely grateful to Steve Gorn, Barbara Bash and their son Wiley, for the use The 2008 Two-on-Two’s - February 1-3, 2008 of their beautiful home in Stone Ridge, NY as our base of operations for the writer’s retreat. We also owe loads of gratitude to Mary Pat Walsh, for cooking some mighty TBG Theater, 312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor good meals. The indispensible host families were Joe White & Iris Brown, Laura 6 new plays, each with two kids as performers and two adults as Shaine Cunningham, Melissa Leo, Elaine Musselman, Nicole & Paul Quinn, writers and directors. Come watch the kids go it alone on stage! Deborah Freedman & Bill Woods, Charles Miles & Naomi Freundlich, and David Curtis & Anne Morse.

UGLY Written by Nathaniel Butler, age 9 Director/Dramaturge: Danny Goldstein Costumes by Beth Goldenberg Ugly ...... Felix Solis John ...... Stevie Ray Dallimore Living in the Forest & Earth’s Core lyrics by Nathaniel Butler The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations:Alexandra Productions, Inc.; APA; BKSK Architects LLP; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBL Center; CBS Corporation; Citigroup Foundation; The 52nd Street Project Presents Comedy Central; Consolidated Edison; Downtown Arts Development, Inc.; The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William & Mary Greve Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; The Saul Horowitz Jr. Fund; HBO; Hudson Scenic Studio; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; Kekst & Company; Latham & Watkins LLP; Lloyd’s TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Bank, N.A.; The Philip D. & Tammy S. Murphy Foundation; The New York Times Company Foundation; Newman's Own; Noggin; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Jonathan Rose Companies, Inc.; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Sesame Workshop; Shapiro & Lobel; Shearman & Sterling, LLP; Jane & Tad Shepard Family Foundation; The Shubert Organization; Stranahan Foundation; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; The Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corporation. In addition, the following individuals made gifts of over $200 to The 52nd Street Project this past year (list is current as of 7/19/07):

Anonymous Peter Jay Fernandez & Edith Lutnick Tom Shadyac Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott Denise Burse John Lyons Robert Shaffron & John Davis Robert Abrams & Cynthia Vance Tom Fetterman & Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Aaron & Elaine Shapiro Jace Alexander & Maddie Bonnie Mac Saveny Marsue & Peter MacNicol Pam Shaw & Victor Syrmis Corman Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Greg MacPherson & Meg Simon James Auron Katherine Freedman Jane Perlmutter Paul Logan Dylan & Becky Baker Louis & Patrice Friedman Roma Maffia Dimitri & Helen Sogoloff Ben Barenholtz Hank Gallo Laurie Manifold Jean Stein Patrick Barnes Emily Armstrong & Drew McCoy & Amy Aquino Michael & Marjorie Stern Andy Bart & Paige Bart Thomas Gannon Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Jenny & Jon Steingart Jessica Bauman Beverly Gasner Frances McDormand & Joel R.L. & Jane Stine Laurie Becker Rose Gasner & Larry Chertoff Coen Michael Stone Liz Bell Cora Cahan & Bernard Gersten Josie Merck & Jim Stevenson Alexandra Styron & Ed Beason Michael Bell & Carol Bell Paul & Liz Giamatti Noël & Joe Mihalow Richard Sweren Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Nancy Giles Bob & Adriana Mnuchin Jay & Rachel Tarses Gavin Berger & Craig Berggren Jessalyn Gilsig Erin Moriarty Anne Torsiglieri & Michael Stephanie Berger & Paul King Stephen & Cathy Graham Meg Mortimer & David Lloyd Bernard Elizabeth & Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof David & Sheri Mount Adriana & Tim Stephenson Alexander Velazquez Bernstein Fred Graver & Betsy Graver Suzen Murakoshi & Mark Temme Liz Tuccillo Richard Blackstone & Joy Greenhouse Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & John Turturro & Katherine Yildez Yuksek Lisa Gugenheim & Adam Spilka Borowitz Tessa Blake & Ian Williams Larry Nathanson Stanley & Carol Nelson Amanda Uprichard Buzz Bovshow William Henning Fred Nelson Laura Valeroso & David Seidman Douglas & Samara Braunstein Joy & Harry Henshel Randy & Rona Nelson Josephine Eke & Jason Valk Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott James Neuberger & Katrina vanden Heuvel Bill Camp Hippeau & Barbara Hippeau Helen Stambler Wendy vanden Heuvel & Constance Casey Lawrence Hirsh Lori O'Conner & Suzanne Poulin Brad Coley Alfred C. Cerullo III William Holtzman & Kevin O'Rourke & Edith Thurber John A. Vassilaros & Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron S. Sylvia Shepard Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros David Cohen & Katy Homans & Patterson Sims Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Gonzalo Vicente Sandra Novak Cohen Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde Sascha Paladino & Erin Torneo Mary Pat Walsh Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin Charles Huntley F. Richard Pappas Lynn & Sam Waterston Geoffrey & Ann Coley Whitney Scott & Peter Jacobson Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters Sally & Lenny Weiss Penny Collins Steven & Miriam Jacobson Ana Rosa & Peter Phillips Steve & Rita Weisskoff Jeffrey & Anna Cramer Marc & Tracy Jaffe Jeremy & Paulette Posner Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer John Cunningham Andrea Johnson Peter & Helen Randolph Joe White & Iris Brown Mary D'Elia Larry & Mary Jones Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Margaret Whitton & Warren Cathy Dantchik Douglas & Katie Jordan Jacquelyn Reingold Spector ART BY PATRICK JONES ART BY PATRICK Leslie Dantchik Marcy & Max Kahn Jeffrey Rogers Michael & Zena Wiener Jill Davis & Edward Conard Cindy Kaplan & David Froelich David & Anita Rogerson Elizabeth Williams & Peter & Judith Dawkins Mark Keoppen & Wendy David Rosenberg Joseph Forte Friday, FEBRUARY 1 at 7:30 p.m. Kendra Decious & Curt Child Townsend Russel & Debra Rosenthal Frank Wood Neil DeSena & Carolyn DeSena Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Ida Roth Joanne Woodward & Paul Saturday, FEBRUARY 2 at 7:30 p.m. Oliver & Christina Dobbs Roger & Belle Kuhn Martha Roth & Bill Irwin Newman Whitney Dow & Warren Leight Erica Heilman Bill Wrubel & Jennifer Crittenden Sunday, FEBRUARY 3 at 3:00 p.m. Thomasine Dolan Dow Liza Lerner Alan & Joan Safir George Xenos Richard & Rebecca Dresser Mark Linn-Baker & Adrianne Laura Sametz & Anton Fig Jeffrey & Janine Yass Greg Durkin & Vanessa Beecroft Lobel Robert Sandberg Luchia Yocabucci TBG THEATRE Beth Emelson John Bedford Lloyd & Marcia Santoni & John Morris Michael Engerl & Steve Sumser Anne Twomey Karin & Tom Schall 312 WEST 36TH ST., 3RD FLOOR Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Michael & Marjorie Loeb Robert Schnur Andrew & Sandi Farkas Mark Lanow & Joanne Astrow Lauren Seikaly & Michael Huber NEW YORK CITY PLAYS THAT TELL ALL The 2008 Two- on- Two’s MAD COOL STUFF ON SALE! SCANDALOUS! FEBRUARY 1- 3 TBG THEATRE Flyer Bars ...... $2.00, $1.50 & $1.00 Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo gear: The 52nd Street Project Staff Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Project Hoodies ...... $30.00 Carol Ochs, Executive Director Project Caps ...... $20.00 John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing Project Mugs ...... $5.00 George Babiak, Production Manager Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Notebooks ...... $5.00 Megan Cramer, Program Director Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Josh Moody, Development Assistant Jan Gura, Capital Campaign Consultant Thank you for coming to SCANDALOUS!. If you are not on our mailing list (or if your Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way out or mail Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are interested in becoming a Nicole Fargardo, Kayelani Silva, Receptionists volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form. Eli Phillips, Gillian Riley, Nathan Wright, Interns Production Staff 02/08 Composer: Stage Crew: Please add me to your mailing list: Justin Poindexter Jonathan Kaplan, Eli Phillips, NAME: Set Designer: Gillian Riley Kevin Joseph Roach Load-in and Light Hang Crew: ADDRESS: Lighting Designers: David Comstock, Brandon Kruhm, ZIP Greg MacPherson, Thom Weaver, and Jason Loughlin, Eli Phillips, Gillian Kathleen Dobbins Riley, Tom Schall. hOME PhONE: Costume Designer: House Managers: Katherine Brown Josh Moody and Liz Bell DAYTIME PhONE: Soundboard Operator: Chefs: E-MAIL ADDRESS: Sean Kenealy George Babiak, Liz Bell, Josh Moody, Stage Manager: Sara Bennett Carol Ochs, John Sheehy MY OCCuPATION: Slide Designers: Hosts: George Babiak, Josh Moody, and the Maria Tucci and Robert Gottlieb, MY hOBBIES: Project Slide Archive Frances McDormand and Joel Coen, yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: Prop Design Team: and Lili Taylor Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework George Babiak, Eli Phillips, Gillian Flyer/Program artwork: Patrick Jones Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill Riley, Brandon Kruhm Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes The Two-on-Two Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Other (please specify)______Street Project is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Project is member of ART/NY. my schedule is: Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333-5598. The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Shows! the hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. SCANDALOUS! is a production of our Two-on-Two’s program, in which an adult playwright crafts a piece for a pair of Project kids to perform. Another adult directs the kids for a month that includes an intensive three-day weekend in upstate New York. Tonight’s performance is the final STEP ONE: result. PLAYS WITH INSTrucTIONS The Spring Edition of the Project’s The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Playmaking Program Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs the calhoun school theater Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson march 29 - 31, 2008 Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, Wendy Ettinger, alumni member At this moment, 10 brand-new Project kids are taking Reg Flowers’ chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., Playmaking class. Come see the plays they write as performed by Louis P. Friedman alumni member adult professional actors! Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart Larry Jones Pamala Tyson Call (212) 642-5052 for reservations. James McDaniel Wendy vanden heuvel Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros

Honorary co-chairs Carl Capotorto, Dominic Chianese, & Edie Falco and the Board of Directors, invite you to save the date... or else! Special Thanks We owe many thanks to Maria Tucci and Robert Gottlieb, Frances McDormand and Joel Coen, and Lili Taylor, all of whom graciously allowed us to use their upstate homes for three tumultuous and fun-filled days. We are also grateful to Seth, Lee, Porter, Joe, and everyone else at The Barrow Group Theatre. While we’re handing out thanks, we’d like to send a special round out to composer Patrick Barnes.

The Best Medicine Bobby’s Babes By Michael Bernard By Keira Naughton Directed by Joe Mihalow Directed by Kate Marks Thelonius T. Jiggybottom ...... harlo ulloa Shannon ...... Erica Arce The Zombie ...... Bryant Acosta Wendy ...... Jennifer Ramirez Zombie horde ...... George Babiak, Jonathan Kaplan The Voice of Bobby ...... Reg Flowers Eli Phillips, Gillian Riley The host ...... George Babiak Darcy ...... Megan Cramer “The Last Human,” “On Being a Zombie,” and “The Laughter Crew guy ...... Eli Phillips Song” lyrics by Michael Bernard. “Bobby’s Babes Theme” lyrics by Keira Naughton. Wedding Bell Blues By Deirdre O’Connor War is a Game of Basketball Directed by Erica Cardwell By Winter Miller Directed by Gus Rogerson Carly ...... Stephanie Vamvoukakis Jessica ...... Azalea Rosario Man ...... Pablo Maldonado Chas ...... Eli Phillips Boy ...... Mordecai Santiago “Perfect Wedding Day” and “Fill In the Blank” lyrics by Deirdre “Killing Time” and “I’ll Be Someone” lyrics by Winter Miller. O’Connor. Don’t You Make My Red Eye Blue The Big Beach Party By Jeff Cox By Graeme Gillis Directed by Becky White Directed by Reg Flowers Vickie ...... Joyce Cheung Lady Lifeguard ...... Jenisse Bouret Jack ...... A.J. Welsh hot Dog Boy ...... Junior Chatman Captain ...... Eli Phillips Beach Partygoers ...... Liz Bell, Megan Cramer, The Frenchman ...... John Sheehy Jonathan Kaplan, Josh Moody, “Flight Attendant Theme” and “Red Eye Blue” lyrics by Jeff Cox. Eli Phillips, Gillian Riley “Lady Lifeguard,” “‘Cause I’m a Lover,” and “I Guess I Miss the Bronx” lyrics by Graeme Gillis. FEIntermission! The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: APA, Bear Stearns; BKSK Architect; Bloomberg LLP; The Brenner Family Foundation; CBS Corporation; Comedy Central; Consolidated Edison; Dramatists Guild gus rogerson reg flowers carol ochs Fund; Dramatists Play Service; The Educational Foundation Of America; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William & Mary artistic director playmaking director Executive director Greve Foundation; HBO; Hudson Scenic Studio; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; Hudson Scenic Studio; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Equity Associated, LLP; LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust; The Philip D. & Tammy S. Murphy Foundation; Newman's Own; The New York Times Company Foundation; Noggin/The N; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Sesame Workshop; Shapiro & Lobel; The Shubert Organization; The Surdna Foundation; St. Vincent De Paul the 52nd street project presents Foundation; Stranahan Foundation; TaxPro Financial Network, Inc.; John A. Vassilaros & Son; The Vervane Foundation; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; The Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year (list current as of 3/28/08):

Anonymous Peter Jay Fernandez & Michael & Marjorie Loeb Marcia Santoni & John Morris Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott Denise Burse Mark Lanow & Karin & Tom Schall Robert Abrams Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Joanne Astrow Robert Schnur & Cynthia Vance Katherine Freedman Edith Lutnick Robert Shaffron Jace Alexander Terri Lee Freeman John Lyons & John Steber & Maddie Corman Hank Gallo Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Neal Shapiro James Auron Thomas Gannon Greg MacPherson & Hyunju Chang Dylan & Becky Baker Beverly Gasner & Jane Perlmutter Pam Shaw & Victor Syrmis Ben Barenholtz Rose Gasner Laurie Manifold Meg Simon Andy Bart & Paige Bart & Larry Chertoff Drew McCoy Paul Logan Jessica Bauman Cora Cahan & Amy Aquino Jean Stein & Ben Posel & Bernard Gersten Frances McDormand Jenny & Jon Steingart Laurie Becker Nancy Giles & Joel Coen R.L. & Jane Stine Liz Bell Jessalyn Gilsig Josie Merck Alexandra Styron Michael Bell & Carol Bell James Gosnell & Jim Stevenson & Ed Beason Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Richard Gottfried Noël & Joe Mihalow Richard Sweren Gavin Berger & Craig Stephen & Cathy Graham Erin Moriarty Anne Tilney Berggren Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof David Mount & Sheri Mount & Douglas Kaden Stephanie Berger Fred Graver & Betsy Graver Suzen Murakoshi Anne Torsiglieri & Paul King Joy Greenhouse & Mark Temme & Michael Bernard Elizabeth & Alexander Lisa Gugenheim Carol L. Nadell Adriana & Tim Stephenson Velazquez Bernstein & Larry Nathanson & Richard E. Van Deusen Liz Tuccillo Richard Blackstone William Henning Fred Nelson Amanda Uprichard Plays With & Yildez Yuksek Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott Randy & Rona Nelson Laura Valeroso Emily Blavatnik Lawrence Hirsh James Neuberger & David Seidman Instructions Rabbi Laurie Megan Hollingshead & Helen Stambler Josephine Eke & Jason Valk & Andrew Braun William Holtzman Lori O'Conner Wendy vanden Heuvel Becky Browder & S. Sylvia Shepard & Suzanne Poulin & Brad Coley The Spring 2008 & Ted Neustadt Katy Homans Kevin O'Rourke John A. Vassilaros John Carr & Patricia Carr & Patterson Sims & Edith Thurber & Son, Inc Playmaking Show Alfred C. Cerullo III Sarah Horowitz Carol Ochs Gonzalo Vicente Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron & David Venarde & Bruce MacVittie Lynn & Sam Waterston David Cohen & Sandra Charles Huntley Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Sally & Lenny Weiss Novak Cohen Whitney Scott Sascha Paladino Steve Weisskoff Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin & Peter Jacobson & Erin Torneo & Rita Weisskoff Penny Collins Marc Jaffe & Tracy Jaffe Jeremy Posner Jane Bolster John Cunningham Andrea Johnson Christopher Randolph & Steve Wertimer friday, March 28 at 7:30 p.M. Cathy Dantchik Douglas & Katie Jordan Peter & Helen Randolph Joe White & Iris Brown saturday, March 29 at 3:00 & 7:30 p.M. Leslie Dantchik Marcy & Max Kahn Willie Reale & Jenny Margaret Whitton Peter & Judith Dawkins Cindy Kaplan Gersten & Warren Spector sunday, March 30 at 3:00 p.M. Neil DeSena & David Froelich Jennifer Reichle Elizabeth Williams & Carolyn DeSena Colin Knudsen & Rita Knudsen Jacquelyn Reingold & Joseph Forte Oliver Dobbs Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Anita Rogerson Frank Wood & Christina Dobbs Warren Leight David Rosenberg Joanne Woodward the calhoun school theater Whitney Dow Liza Lerner Russel & Debra Rosenthal & Paul Newman & Thomasine Dolan Dow Mark Linn-Baker Ida Roth Bill Wrubel 433 West end ave. Richard & Rebecca Dresser & Adrianne Lobel Martha Roth & Bill Irwin & Jennifer Crittenden Wendy Ettinger John Bedford Lloyd Erica Heilman Jeffrey & Janine Yass & Derek McLane & Anne Twomey Laura Sametz & Anton Fig Luchia Yocabucci STEP ONE plays with instructions - March 28 -30, 2008 MAD COOL STUFF ON SALE! the calhoun school theater Flyer Bars ...... $2.50, $2, $1.50 & $1 The 52nd Street Project Staff Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo gear: Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Project Hoodies ...... $30 Carol Ochs, Executive Director Project Caps ...... $20 John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing George Babiak, Production Manager Project Mugs ...... $5 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1 Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Notebooks ...... $5 Megan Cramer, Program Director Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Josh Moody, Development Assistant Jan Gura, Capital Campaign Consultant Thank you for coming to STEP ONE. If you are not on our mailing list (or if your Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way out or mail Nicole Fargardo, Kayelani Silva, Alex Tomas, Receptionists it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are interested in becoming a Nathan Wright, Intern volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form. Production Staff Composer: Stage Crew: Please add me to your mailing list: 03/08 Justin Poindexter Joyce Cheung, Joshua Joya, Set Designer: Alicia Violan Ryder, Chris Varmus, NAME: Kevin Joseph Roach Nathan Wright ADDRESS: Lighting Designer: Load-in and Light Hang Crew: Greg MacPherson Jason Loughlin, Kevin Ryder, ZIP Costume Designers: Tom Schall, Chris Varmus. Bryan Gmitter, Jennifer Jimenez, House Managers: hOME PhONE: Chris Rumery Liz Bell, Karin Schall, Josh Moody & DAYTIME PhONE: Sound Designer: M.P. Walsh Maury Schott Chefs: E-MAIL ADDRESS: Stage Manager: Linnae Caurdy Liz Bell, Carol Ochs, John Sheehy Slide Designers: Hosts: MY OCCuPATION: George Babiak, Nathan Wright, Laurie Becker, John Vassilaros & Alex MY hOBBIES: and the Project Slide Archive Gersten-Vassilaros, and their kids. Prop Design Team: Flyer/Program artwork: yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: George Babiak, Nathan Wright, Reg Flowers Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework Megan Cramer Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes The Playmaking Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Other (please specify)______Project is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Project is member of ART/NY. my schedule is: Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333-5598. The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Shows! hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. STEP ONE is a production of our Playmaking program, in which Honorary co-chairs Carl Capotorto, Dominic Chianese, & Edie Falco young people participate in a nine-week playwriting course taught by Reg Flowers and the Board of Directors, invite you to save the date... or else! and adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Children Writing and Performing Their Own Plays. At the end of the course, each child is given two actors, a theme, and a dramaturg/director who guides him or her through the writing of a play during a weekend retreat in the country (Bridgehampton, Long Island, for this show). Tonight’s performance is the end result.

The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, Wendy Ettinger, alumni member chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008 Louis P. Friedman alumni member Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart don’t fuhgetaboudit! Larry Jones Pamala Tyson James McDaniel Wendy vanden heuvel for more information, call Johnny “bag o’donuts” sheehy Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros at (212) 333-5252 or email [email protected]

Special Thanks We’re extremely grateful to John Vassilaros, Alex Gersten-Vassilaros, their boys Tonio, Luka and Stefano, and the ever-helpful Joyce for allowing us to ACT YOUR AGE! use their home as our headquarters and boy dormitory on our Playmaking retreat to Bridgehampton. We also owe some gratitude to Laurie Becker, who plays that groW on you let some volunteers and the girl writers crash at her luxurious pad in Sag THE 2008 ONE-ON-ONES - TWO SEPARATE PRODUCTIONS! harbor. Muchas gracias to Brandon Kruhm, Erin Mallon, Michael Puzzo, Gillian Riley, and Melissa Shaw for helping out in Playmaking class. KIDS AND ADULTS ON STAGE TOGETHER!

JULY 18-20 and AUGUST 15-17 In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Benefit Cosmetics; Iris A. Brown; Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Ron Kastner and Capital Printing; Kenneth Cole Productions; D’Agostino’s; ICI; Noggin; Entertainment Weekly; Newman’s Own; Pharma Print/Omni Graphics; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Imaginary Studios; Warner Chappell Music Group, Shapiro & Lobel; Simon Spotlight Entertainment, an imprint of Simon and Schuster; hudson Scenic; Noggin/The N; Prime Films, Mario Badescu; Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co.; Showman Fabricators; Frédéric Fekkai & Co., LLC.and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Shapiro & Lobel, and Whole Foods. stEp onE - act i step one - act ii

All original music composed and performed by Justin Poindexter Revenge of Capcom Losing Cat by Frankie Williams, age 11. Dramaturge/Director: Melissa Shaw by Katie Liu, age 10. Dramaturge/Director: Julia Gibson Costume Designer: Chris Rumery Costume Designer: Chris Rumery Tarous ...... Matt Citron Bunny ...... Emily Dorsch Lea ...... Zabryna Guevara Number 1 ...... Annie Torsiglieri Capcom ...... Reg Flowers Street People ...... The Crew I The Bad Day “So Bad” and “Climbing Tree” lyrics by Katie Liu N by Davon Joseph, age 9. Dramaturge/Director: George Babiak The Haunted Cloverfield Costume Designer: Bryan Gmitter by Dante Quiñones, age 10. Dramaturge/Director: henry Wishcamper T Josh ...... Liche Ariza Costume Designer: Bryan Gmitter Mike ...... Andrew Kelsey Jouhn ...... Michael Potts E Counterman ...... Joshua Joya Markiss ...... Reg E. Cathey French girl ...... Joyce Cheung R French Police ...... Alicia Violan Ryder, Chris Varmus, and Nathan Wright The Love Story of Londin The Referee ...... John Sheehy by Zoe Keanna Norris, age 11. Dramaturge/Director: Jessica Bauman M Costume Designer: Jennifer Jimenez Seafoam Beach by Michael Bannister, age 11. Dramaturge/Director: Larry Nathanson, Costume Designer: Jennifer Jimenez Londin ...... Nana Mensah I Keymani ...... Brandon Kruhm Stella ...... Myra Lucretia Taylor Jrak ...... John Sheehy James ...... Larry Nathanson/Frank Wood S Seafoam/James’ family ...... The Crew Waiter ...... Joshua Joya Camerawoman ...... Joyce Cheung “I Miss You” lyrics by Zoe Keanna Norris S “Almost Here” lyrics by Michael Bannister The Villain and The Hero I The Mysterious Day by Rene Paul Santiago, age 9. Dramaturge/Director: Drew Cortese by Elena Caballero, age 10. Dramaturge/Director: Laura Konsin Costume Designer: Chris Rumery O Costume Designer: Chris Rumery Victer ...... Jordan Mahome Destiny ...... Alexis McGuinness henrey ...... Dan Colman N The Bomb ...... Megan Cramer Sarah ...... Lori Gardner The Mirror ...... Nathan Wright The Guy/The Owner ...... George Babiak Mom ...... Alicia Violan Ryder “Turning Into a Hero” lyrics by Rene Paul Santiago Dad ...... Chris Varmus The Big Issue “I Am So Lonely” lyrics by Elena Caballero by haley Zoe Martinez, age 10. Dramaturge/Director: Jessica Davis-Irons Costume Designer: Bryan Gmitter Crazy Spider Mom by Elizabeth Vazquez, age 10. Dramaturge/Director: Emilio Delgado Jenny ...... Denise Burse Costume Designer: Bryan Gmitter Janet ...... Marva hicks Monkeys ...... Nathan Wright and Joshua Joya Barbara ...... Phyllis Somerville The Director ...... Joyce Cheung Roberto ...... Patrick Jones Roberto’s friends ...... The Crew “We’re Going to the Circus” and “We’re Back Together” lyrics by haley Zoe Martinez “I’m A Idiot” and “No Matter What” lyrics by Elizabeth Vazquez Honorary Co-chairs co-chairs ThE mEzzo-sopranos Carl Capotorto, Dominic Chianese, and Edie Falco Lisa Benavides Patrice Friedman Becky Browder Karin Schall ThE casT Corporate Host Edie Falco ...... Carmela Cathy Dantchik Jenny Steingart Hashem Ahmed ...... Momo Ars Nova Carolyn DeSena Laura Valeroso Maximo Jimenez ...... Nicky and the Board of Directors of Louis P. Friedman Mary Pat Walsh The 52nd Street Project present Azalea Rosario ...... Rhoda Dominic Chianese ...... Uncle Junior ThE board of dirEcTors Carl Capotorto ...... Little Paulie Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs ThE mUsicians Sean Kenealy ...... Guitar Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Doug Nervik ...... Accordion Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Justin Poindexter ...... Mandolin Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, Wendy Ettinger, alumni member chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., dirEcTEd by Louis P. Friedman alumni member Jonathan Bernstein Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart Larry Jones Pamala Tyson lighTing dEsign James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Greg MacPherson and Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros Becky Sealander

ThE 52nd sTrEET projEcT cosTUmE dEsign graTEfUlly acknowlEdgEs... Crystal Thompson Abbeville Press Stephanie Berger Photography sET and prop dEsign Lewis Black Iris A. Brown Design George Babiak and Nathan Wright Carmine Campisi, Graphic Lab board chair Kenneth Cole Productions soUnd dEsign William Curran, Curran Affair Rob Gould Stephen Graham Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co. Fresh La Mer sTagE managEr EXEcUTiVE dirEcTor New Line Cinema Becky Sealander Newman’s Own Carol Ochs The N/Nickelodeon Parfums Givenchy and Guerlain wriTTEn by Paris Chocolates Willie Reale and John Sheehy Pharma/Omni Printing arTisTic dirEcTor Seaside Shakespeare Gus Rogerson Sesame Workshop song composEd by Shapiro Lobel, LLP Justin Poindexter Wendy Stulberg John A. Vassilaros & Sons lyrics by Tom Valenti and Ouest Watkins Incorporated John Sheehy Healthier Living Since 1868 bada bing! TablEs Nancy Giles Adrianne Lobel & Whitney Scott & Kilty Gilmour Mark Linn-Baker Peter Jacobson Emily Blavatnik Jessalyn Gilsig & Bobby Salomon Andy Marber Sylvia Shepard & Emily & John Morgan Will Holtzman The Dantchik Family Susannah Gray & John Lyons Erin Moriarty Meg Simon Patrice & Louis Friedman Katheryn Holt & Kirk Citron Suzen Murakoshi & Lois Smith Cathy & Stephen Graham Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde Mark Temme John Steber & Jenny & Jon Steingart, Ars Nova Felicia & Sy Jacobs Jane Musky & Robert Shaffron William Johnston Tony Goldwyn Edith Thurber & Cynthia Kaplan & David Froelich Rachel & Larry Norton Kevin O'Rourke godfaThEr TablEs Anne Torsiglieri & Mickey Lemle Jackie Ochs & Jan Kroeze Betsy MacIsaac & Robert Goldberg, Sue Phillips Michael Bernard Barbra Locker & Penny Zuckerwise Judy & Michael Pillinger Karen Trott & Peter Herdrich yorke Construction Corporation Marjorie & Michael Loeb Christopher Randolph Laura Valeroso & Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane John S. Lyons Jackie Reingold & David Seidman Janine & Jeffrey yass Jennifer Manocherian Rich Campbell Susan J. Vitucci Frances McDormand & Joel Coen Anita A. Rogerson Mary Pat Walsh family bUsinEss TablEs Ruth Nelson Martha Roth & Bill Irwin Ali Marsh & Fred Weller Marcia Santoni Max Wilk Lori O'Connor Carolyn & Neil DeSena Karin & Thomas Schall Susanne Williams & Jane Perlmutter & Greg MacPherson Freddie Gershon Erica Schmidt & Gerald Howard Suzanne Poulin Peter Dinklage Carole yass Joanne Woodward & Jonathan Rose Companies, Inc. Maury Schott Connie & Marc Zand Paul Newman Foundation Laura & David Ross List current as of 4/30/08 goodfEllas TablEs Daryl Roth Steve Sabba, Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc. Denise Burse & Peter Jay Fernandez Farrell & Steven Starker ThE 52nd sTrEET projEcT sTaff CBS Corporation Richard Sweren Carol Ochs, Executive Director The Dawkins Family Foundation Cynthia Vance & Robert Abrams Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Rose Gasner & Larry Chertoff Joe Versace John Sheehy, Dir. of Development and Marketing Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros & Claudia Wagner & Don Lebowitz George Babiak, Production Manager Johnny Coffeeshopolis Elizabeth Williams & Joseph Forte Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Mrs. Saul Horowitz, Jr. yildiz yuksek & Richard Blackstone Liz Bell, Director of Education Lloyds TSB Bank plc Megan Cramer, Program Director Fred Nelson wiTnEss rElocaTion sEaTs Diana Rojas, Executive Assistant Rona & Randolph Nelson Josh Moody, Development Assistant May Ameen Rebecca & Richard Dresser Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Savoy Bank Cecilia Arana-Grant Katie Flahive & Josh Bywater Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Sesame Workshop Emily Armstrong & Liz Flahive & Jeff Cox Jan Gura, Capital Campaign Consultant Thomas P. Gannon Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Wendy vanden Heuvel & Brad Coley Nathan Wright, Intern June Ballinger & Michael Tom Gazianis pinE barrEns sEaTs Goldstein Jenny Gersten & Willie Reale Ben Barenholtz Jilian Cahan Gersten & bEnEfiT VolUnTEErs Elizabeth & Raymond Abbott Stephen Bernstein Brian Shuman Tim Cain, Mayleen Cancel, Becky Ann & Dylan Baker BKSK Architects Felicia Gibson & Heather and Martin Gobbee, Lisa Benavides Nelson & Tim Blake Nelson Cora Cahan & Thomas Jaycox Sean Kenealy, Catherine Mueller, Gavin Berger & Craig Berggren Bernard Gersten Karen Hauser & Doug Nervik, Christopher Randolph, Tracey Caliendo & Warren Leight Elizabeth & Alexander Bernstein Kim D. Sherman, Vanessa Valdes Annie Hausman Tessa Blake & Ian Williams Dennis Schneck Danna Call Gayle & David Heller Allison M. Blinken Chris Ceraso Sally Holmes & Doug Curtis spEcial Thanks

JuJu Chang & Neal Shapiro Rachel Chanoff Sarah Kay & Josh Lewis William Curran, Liz Flahive, GEORGE BABIAK By LAyOUT Jennifer Crittendon & Bill Wrubel Maddie Corman & Joyce Krawiecki Terry Fitzpatrick, Amy Friedman, Jessica Doty Jace Alexander Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Mark Jacobs, John Laird, Barbara McCrane, Andrew & Martin Farach-Colton David Costabile Darrell Larson Karin & Tom Schall, Mary Pat Walsh Kay Gayner & Frank Wood Craig Cox Joshua Lehrer & Marion & Alan Dienstag Jeffrey Seller The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit theater company that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater The 52nd Street Project Presents artists to create original theater. The Teen Ensemble is the final step in the Project’s theater programming: a two-year acting curriculum that culminates in the production of a full-length play by William Shakespeare. Past Teen Ensembles have taken their shows to London, the South of France, and Marfa, Texas. The teens you’re seeing Like It Is tonight are completing their first year. The 2008 Teen Ensemble One-Act Play Festival Special Thanks We’re grateful to Chris Ceraso and Drew University for hosting the Ensemble for a glorious weekend of rehearsing and performing last week. Thanks also to Falconworks Artists Group for the loan of their set chairs and to Lana Silva and Jimmy Choo for the loan of their fancy shoes. Finally, a big fat helping of thanks to Brian Kulick, Jessica R. Jenen, Robert Goldberg, Lisa Barnes and the Classic Stage Company for being so generous with their beautiful space. The Project Staff Gus Rogerson ...... Artistic Director Carol Ochs ...... Executive Director John Sheehy...... Director of Development and Marketing George Babiak ...... Production Manager Reg Flowers ...... Associate Artistic Director Liz Bell ...... Director of Education Megan Cramer ...... Program Director Diana Rojas ...... Executive Assistant Josh Moody...... Development Assistant

Chris Ceraso ...... Teen Dean REG FLOWERS Iris A. Brown ...... Graphic Designer Nikki Fargardo, Kayelani Silva, and Alex Tomas ...... Receptionists 5 playwrights met with Jan Gura...... Capital Campaign Consultant Sabina Friedman-Seitz, Ali Giacona, 5 teens and wrote and Joshua Hernandez ...... Interns 5 original one-acts. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Here they are. Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Wendy Ettinger, alumni member Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., Louis P. Friedman alumni member Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart Presented at The East 13th Street Theatre Larry Jones Pamala Tyson James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel 136 East 13th St. Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros A TAURIAN TALE MARATHON AND MUCILAGE by Tarell Alvin McCraney a contemplation on an appellation (in dream time) Taurian ...... Victor Cortes by Chris Ceraso Jennifer ...... Johanna Vidal “He” ...... Kimani Lewis-Ashley Megs ...... Merlaine Mendez Ms. Gummm ...... Megan Cramer Robert ...... Kimani Lewis-Ashley Other Classmates ...... The Ensemble Kid from Pendleton ...... Kayelani Silva Learned Cat ...... Chris Ceraso Ms. Sannon/Taurian’s Mother ...... Megan Cramer Hannibal ...... Reg Flowers Superintendent of Schools ...... Chris Ceraso Elephants ...... The Ensemble The Oracle of Delphi ...... Megan Cramer The Theater Audience ...... Theater Audience WIRED UP Mother ...... Megan Cramer by Theresa Rebeck Father ...... Reg Flowers Johanna ...... Johanna Vidal Stella ...... Kayelani Silva Directed by Reg Flowers Lena ...... Merlaine Mendez Coaching: Emily Dorsch, Mercedes Herrero, Patricia McGregor, Jordan Mahome, and Michael Potts Reg ...... Kimani Lewis-Ashley Lighting Designer: Burke Brown Original music by: Bill Zeffiro CAR TALK Stage Manager/Sound Operator: Ali Giacona by Liz Tuccillo Lights: Joshua Hernandez Props: Sabina Friedman-Seitz Ronnie ...... Kayelani Silva Like It Is will be performed without an intermission. Joanne ...... Megan Cramer

RECESS by Zakiyyah Alexander Jada ...... Merlaine Mendez Kyle ...... Kimani Lewis-Ashley Diego ...... Victor Cortes Eva ...... Johanna Vidal Mr. Klein ...... Chris Ceraso Ms. Gregory ...... Megan Cramer REG FLOWERS The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. The Replay program gives children who are graduates of the Project’s The 52nd Street Project Presents Playmaking class a chance to hone their skills in an advanced writing workshop taught by Megan Cramer and Reg Flowers. Over the nine weeks of Replay class, these The 2008 Lorraine Cohen young playwrights explored varied sources of inspiration, including a visit to the Whitney Museum, studied dramatic structure, and learned to embrace their own personal writing style. Excerpts from the resulting plays are featured in tonight’s reading. Special Thanks We’re grateful to James Houghton, Tara Geesaman, and the rest of the staff at The Signature Theatre for making this evening possible. The plays wouldn’t have made it to the page without the help of the Replay class volunteers: Lauren Blumenfeld, Cynthia Kaplan, Graeme Gillis, Christine Grenier, Matt Sincell, Virginia Vitzthum, and Nathan Wright. We’d especially like to thank the Cohen family and friends for their support of Replay. The Project Staff Gus Rogerson...... Artistic Director Carol Ochs ...... Executive Director Excerpts* from John Sheehy...... Director of Development and Marketing George Babiak ...... Production Manager 15 new plays by Reg Flowers ...... Associate Artistic Director Liz Bell ...... Director of Education Megan Cramer...... Program Director 15 young playwrights Diana Rojas ...... Executive Assistant Joshua A. Moody ...... Development Assistant Chris Ceraso ...... Teen Dean Iris A. Brown ...... Graphic Designer Monday, June 16, 2008 Jan Gura...... Capital Campaign Consultant Receptionists ...... Nikki Fargardo, Kayelani Silva, Alex Tomas 7:30 p.m. Interns ...... Sabina Friedman-Seitz, Ali Giacona, Joshua Hernandez

The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors The Signature Theatre at Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow The Peter Norton Space Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder 555 West 42nd Street Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Carolyn C. DeSena Shirley Rumierk, Wendy Ettinger, alumni member *Although we are presenting excerpts tonight, the complete plays chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., have been published in a bound volume that is available in the lobby Louis P. Friedman alumni member Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart for the low price of $10.00. You can take yours home and have Larry Jones Pamala Tyson your own Replay Readings whenever you want! James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros All proceeds benefit The 52nd Street Project. Twinkle Twinkle On a Sister, How I Wonder Where You Are THE WORLD OF THE PLAY by Viviana Vazquez, age 12. Directed by Julie Boyd. Stupid Marisol ...... Kathy Hiler by Chamel Rodney, age 10. Directed by Tom Schall. Ken ...... Edward O’Blenis Stoop (Man, Candle) ...... Joel de la Fuente Lilly ...... Lauren Blumenfeld Stupidity IX ...... Elliot Villar Laura ...... Christine Grenier Kids at Mall ...... Cynthia Kaplan, Matt Sincell, Virginia Vitzthum Man on TV ...... Matt Sincell INTERMISSION The Dilemma With Green LANGUAGE by Aisha Diaz, age 11. Directed by Beatrice Terry. Jenny ...... J. Smith-Cameron The Love in the 1200 Money ...... Kevin Geer by Tino Paduani, age 12. Directed by Julie Boyd. Weirdo ...... Nathan Wright Jacob ...... Edward O’Blenis Henryate ...... Kathy Hiler The Adventures of Angel and Goldy Guard ...... Christine Grenier by Brandon Leon, age 10. Directed by Julie Boyd. Angel ...... Edward O’Blenis Drama Queens Goldy ...... Kathy Hiler by Kimberly Zenteno, age 12. Directed by Nicole Watson. Lizzy ...... Pascale Armand All Because of the Art Piece Amy ...... Mercedes Herrero by Stasia Bree Quinones, age 10. Directed by Tom Schall. Mailer ...... Joshua Hernandez Alex ...... Elliot Villar Willy ...... Joel de la Fuente The Battle of Icon versus Legend Operator ...... Cynthia Kaplan by David McCall, Jr., age 13. Directed by Tom Schall. Announcer ...... Matt Sincell PERSONAL STYLE The Exotic “Icon” Eviserator ...... Elliot Villar Stew Pit JC “Legend” Classic ...... Joel de la Fuente by Lincoln Bernard, age 10. Directed by Jonathan Bernstein. Manager Jack ...... Virginia Vitzthum Charlie Joe ...... Bill Camp Stew Pit ...... Oliver Platt LEVELS Bully ...... Sabina Friedman-Seitz Carolina The Nerd ...... Graeme Gillis by Gabriella Dejesus, age 11. Directed by Beatrice Terry. Carolina ...... J. Smith-Cameron Show Girls, School Girls, Love Girls Husky ...... Nathan Wright by Jazmine Mikell, age 11. Directed by Nicole Watson. Melvin ...... Kevin Geer Ciara ...... Mercedes Herrero Jazlina ...... Pascale Armand 1 Family + 1 Family = 2 Rivals!!! by Alvin Garcia, age 12. Directed by Jonathan Bernstein. Who’s Afraid of Crickets? Michael Macheevy ...... Oliver Platt by Zoltan Lucas, age 11. Directed by Beatrice Terry. Castado “Sonny” Macheevy ...... Bill Camp Pip ...... Kevin Geer Gruj ...... J. Smith-Cameron Monsterland Cricket ...... Nathan Wright by Natalia Caballero, age 11. Directed by Nicole Watson. Mary ...... Pascale Armand GENRE Aunt ...... Mercedes Herrero Dark World by Nathaniel Butler, age 10. Directed by Jonathan Bernstein. Rick ...... Oliver Platt A SPECIAL TALKBACK SEGMENT WILL FOLLOW. Chris ...... Bill Camp GET YOUR QUESTIONS READY! Guard ...... Graeme Gillis The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: APA, Bear Stearns; BKSK The 52nd Street Project Presents Architect; Bloomberg LLP; The Brenner Family Foundation; CBS Corporation; Comedy Central; Consolidated Edison; Dramatists Guild THE 2008 HAROLD AND MIMI STEINBERG Fund; Dramatists Play Service; The Educational Foundation Of America; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William & Mary Greve Foundation; HBO; Hudson Scenic Studio; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; Hudson Scenic Studio; Hurlbut Family Charitable CHARITABLE TRUST ONE-ON-ONES Lead Trust; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Equity Associated, LLP; LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust; The Philip D. & Tammy S. Murphy Foundation; Newman's Own; The New York Times Company Foundation; Noggin/The N; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Sesame Workshop; Shapiro & Lobel; The Shubert Organization; The Surdna Foundation; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Stranahan Foundation; TaxPro Financial Network, Inc.; John A. Vassilaros & Son; The Vervane Foundation; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; The Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year (list current as of 3/28/08):

Anonymous Peter Jay Fernandez & Michael & Marjorie Loeb Marcia Santoni & John Morris Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott Denise Burse Mark Lanow & Karin & Tom Schall Robert Abrams Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Joanne Astrow Robert Schnur & Cynthia Vance Katherine Freedman Edith Lutnick Robert Shaffron Jace Alexander Terri Lee Freeman John Lyons & John Steber & Maddie Corman Hank Gallo Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Neal Shapiro James Auron Thomas Gannon Greg MacPherson & Hyunju Chang Dylan & Becky Baker Beverly Gasner & Jane Perlmutter Pam Shaw & Victor Syrmis Ben Barenholtz Rose Gasner Laurie Manifold Meg Simon Andy Bart & Paige Bart & Larry Chertoff Drew McCoy Paul Logan Jessica Bauman Cora Cahan & Amy Aquino Jean Stein & Ben Posel & Bernard Gersten Frances McDormand Jenny & Jon Steingart Laurie Becker Nancy Giles & Joel Coen R.L. & Jane Stine Liz Bell Jessalyn Gilsig Josie Merck Alexandra Styron Michael Bell & Carol Bell James Gosnell & Jim Stevenson & Ed Beason Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Richard Gottfried Noël & Joe Mihalow Richard Sweren Gavin Berger & Craig Stephen & Cathy Graham Erin Moriarty Anne Tilney Berggren Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof David Mount & Sheri Mount & Douglas Kaden Stephanie Berger Fred Graver & Betsy Graver Suzen Murakoshi Anne Torsiglieri & Paul King Joy Greenhouse & Mark Temme & Michael Bernard Elizabeth & Alexander Lisa Gugenheim Carol L. Nadell Adriana & Tim Stephenson Velazquez Bernstein & Larry Nathanson & Richard E. Van Deusen Liz Tuccillo Richard Blackstone William Henning Fred Nelson Amanda Uprichard & Yildez Yuksek Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott Randy & Rona Nelson Laura Valeroso Emily Blavatnik Lawrence Hirsh James Neuberger & David Seidman Rabbi Laurie Megan Hollingshead & Helen Stambler Josephine Eke & Jason Valk The & Andrew Braun William Holtzman Lori O'Conner Wendy vanden Heuvel Becky Browder & S. Sylvia Shepard & Suzanne Poulin & Brad Coley Block & Ted Neustadt Katy Homans Kevin O'Rourke John A. Vassilaros John Carr & Patricia Carr & Patterson Sims & Edith Thurber & Son, Inc Alfred C. Cerullo III Sarah Horowitz Carol Ochs Gonzalo Vicente Island Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron & David Venarde & Bruce MacVittie Lynn & Sam Waterston David Cohen & Sandra Charles Huntley Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Sally & Lenny Weiss Crop Novak Cohen Whitney Scott Sascha Paladino Steve Weisskoff Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin & Peter Jacobson & Erin Torneo & Rita Weisskoff Penny Collins Marc Jaffe & Tracy Jaffe Jeremy Posner Jane Bolster John Cunningham Andrea Johnson Christopher Randolph & Steve Wertimer Cathy Dantchik Douglas & Katie Jordan Peter & Helen Randolph Joe White & Iris Brown Leslie Dantchik Marcy & Max Kahn Willie Reale & Jenny Margaret Whitton Peter & Judith Dawkins Cindy Kaplan Gersten & Warren Spector Neil DeSena & David Froelich Jennifer Reichle Elizabeth Williams July 18-20, 2008 & Carolyn DeSena Colin Knudsen & Rita Knudsen Jacquelyn Reingold & Joseph Forte Oliver Dobbs Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Anita Rogerson Frank Wood & Christina Dobbs Warren Leight David Rosenberg Joanne Woodward Theater Three Whitney Dow Liza Lerner Russel & Debra Rosenthal & Paul Newman & Thomasine Dolan Dow Mark Linn-Baker Ida Roth Bill Wrubel 311 West 43rd St. Richard & Rebecca Dresser & Adrianne Lobel Martha Roth & Bill Irwin & Jennifer Crittenden Wendy Ettinger John Bedford Lloyd Erica Heilman Jeffrey & Janine Yass New York City & Derek McLane & Anne Twomey Laura Sametz & Anton Fig Luchia Yocabucci ACT YOUR AGE: Plays That Grow On You The Block Island One-on-Ones COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! July 18-20 - Theater Three NEW! Replay Scripts ...... $10.00 The Fabulous Flyer Bar . .$2.50, $2, $1.50 & $1 The 52nd Street Project Staff and featuring Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo: Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director Project T-shirts ...... $12.00 John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing Project Tank Tops ...... $12.00 George Babiak, Production Manager Project Caps ...... $20.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Mugs ...... $5.00 Megan Cramer, Program Director Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1.00 Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Project Notebook ...... $5.00 Josh Moody, Development Assistant Jan Gura, Capital Campaign Consultant Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Thank you for coming to ACT YOUR AGE. If you are not on our mailing list (or if your Iris A. 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Sherman Josh Moody, Fanneke Verhallen ADDRESS: Music Director: Backstage Crew: ZIP Doug Nervik Sabina Friedman-Seitz, Joshua Set Designer: Hernandez, Kimani Lewis-Ashley, HOME PHONE: Kevin Joseph Roach Terrence Mack, Noel Polanco, Lighting Designer: Fanneke Verhallen DAyTIME PHONE: Greg MacPherson Load-in and Light-hang Crew: E-MAIL ADDRESS: Costume Designers: Sara Bennett, Doug Nervik, Jamie Sarita Fellows, Jennifer Jimenez Richards, Tom Schall, Fanneke My OCCuPATION: Costume Consultant Verhallen My HOBBIES: Katherine Brown House Managers: Goddess of Sound: Liz Bell, Karin Schall yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: Vanessa Valdes Chefs: Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework Stage Manager: Pat Ritter, Martha Velie-Gass, and Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill Kathleen Foreman Vanessa Valdes Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event Slide Designs: Teen Counselor: Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes George Babiak, Reg Flowers, Kimani Lewis-Ashley Other (please specify)______and the Project Slide Archive my schedule is: Very flexible. 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The One-on-One Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), you can state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Project is supported by send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to (212) 333-5598. funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Project is a member of ART/NY. The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from don’t Miss Our Upcoming shows! the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. ACT YOUR AGE is a production of our One-on-One program, which is designed to give children the opportunity to go away for one-week stays in the country and enjoy the undivided attention of a 10 New Kids! professional theater artist who serves as friend, mentor, and collaborator. 10 New Adults! 10 New Plays! The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Aug. 15-17 Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs at the Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Peter Jay Sharp Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, Theater at Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus alumni member Playwrights Louis P. Friedman José Soto, Jr., alumni member Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart Horizons Larry Jones Pamala Tyson James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros

Special Thanks Our Host Families – Roberta & Alan Alpert; Sue Black; The Homans Family; RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! Jennifer & Elliot Taubman; Ron & Judy Tierney; Norm and Shelly Topf; Joya the disaster plays Verde & Virginia Dare; and our headquarters host Dr. Christina Biaggi. Sincere thanks to our chefs Pat Ritter & Martha Velie-Gass; Lynn Reale; Kate The Annual Playback Production - October, 2008 Butcher & everyone at Block Island Realty; Block Island Maritime Institute; Robbie Brown; Rita & Steve Draper; Amelia Gallant at the Block Island Theater to be announced Grocery; Cindy & Stan Geer at the Depot; Glenn & Annie Hall; Interstate In Playback, young teens are partnered with adults (just like in Navigation; Josie Merck & Jim Stevenson; Kim Gaffett and the Ocean View today’s One-on-Ones) but the kids do the writing! Foundation; Tom & Carol LaValle; Ben Wohlberg; Sean & Amanda Gass; Sophia MacVittie, and Sherri Kotimsky and the Mint Theater Company.

In-Kind Contributions lemme put it this way: The Murphy Law Office; Benefit Cosmetics; Iris A. Brown; Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Ron Kastner and Capital Printing; Kenneth Cole Productions; the straight talk plays D’Agostino’s; ICI; Noggin; Entertainment Weekly; Newman’s Own; Pharma Print/Omni Graphics; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. The Fall Playmaking Shows - December, 2008 Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Theater to be announced Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Imaginary Studios; Warner Chappell Music Group, Shapiro & Lobel; Simon Spotlight Entertainment, an imprint of Simon and In September, 10 brand-new kids will begin the next Playmaking Schuster; Hudson Scenic; Noggin/The N; Prime Films, Mario Badescu; class taught by Project Playmaking Director Reg Flowers. Come Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co.; Showman Fabricators; Frédéric Fekkai and see their final plays performed by adult professional actors. & Co., LLC.and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Shapiro & Lobel, and Whole Foods. Act Your Age (BI) - Act I Act Your Age (BI) - Act II

Music director and pianist: Doug Nervik Act Your Age Theme Song THE ISLAND OF DOCTOR MORON music by Patrick Barnes, lyrics by John Sheehy Written by Michael Bernard and directed by Annie Henk for Rafael Irizarry III, age 11 AN AGENT OF CHANGE I Doctor Moron ...... Rafael Irizarry III Written and directed by Bruce MacVittie for Kyle Fargardo, age 12 Kylie ...... Annie Henk Agent Xy ...... Sabina Friedman-Seitz N Voice of Puffy 2 ...... Fanneke Verhallen Agent I ...... Kyle Fargardo Science Woman ...... Sabina Friedman-Seitz Dr. Doomsendunder ...... Bruce MacVittie T Potion Mixing Song and Being Human’s Not Completely Lame music by Justin Les Femmes ...... Megan Cramer, Katie Flahive Poindexter, lyrics by Michael Bernard. & Alexis McGuinness E BABYSITTER, SHMAYBESITTER I Am I Spy and I Want It All music by Kim D. Sherman, lyrics by Bruce MacVittie Written by Megan Mostyn-Brown and directed by Alexis McGuinness WE LOVE IT ON THE FARM R for Lauren Robinson, age 11 Written by Erin Quinn Purcell and directed by Claudia Zelevansky The Princess ...... Alexis McGuinness for Haley Zoe Martinez, age 10 M Sam ...... Lauren Robinson Sue ...... Haley Zoe Martinez What Do We Do music by Andrew Sherman, lyrics by Megan Mostyn-Brown Irma ...... Claudia Zelevansky I Llama ...... George Babiak SPY GAMES Steve ...... Joshua Hernandez S Written by Liz Flahive and directed by Katie Flahive for Chamel Rodney, age 11 We Love It On The Farm and Tomorrow Is Too Late music by Justin Poindexter, lyrics by Erin Quinn Purcell S Agent 0077 ...... Chamel Rodney Agent 421 (Camille) ...... Katie Flahive WILD EAGLE VS. CRAZY WOLF I Mime/Claude ...... George Babiak Written and directed by Jed Clarke for Frankie Williams, age 12 Just Dance music by Brian Feinstein and lyrics by Liz Flahive Crazy Wolf/Chauncey ...... Jed Clarke O Wild Eagle ...... Frankie Williams THE PHANTOM OF THE CABARET Written and directed by Reg Flowers for Gabriella Dejesus, age 11 Let’s Fight music by Andrew Sherman, lyrics by Jed Clarke N Mel ...... Terrence Mack GET YOUR FREAK ON Christophania ...... Gabriella Dejesus Written and directed by Megan Cramer for Melissa Rebolledo, age 11 The Phantom ...... Reg Flowers Circus Barker Max ...... George Babiak Dance Chorus ...... Joshua Hernandez & Kimani Lewis-Ashley Maude ...... Megan Cramer It’s Lonely At The Top, I’m the Phantom, and That Is What It’s All About music Electric Lady ...... Melissa Rebolledo by Andrew Sherman, lyrics by Reg Flowers. Audience Members ...... Noel Polanco, Terrence Mack, & Fanneke Verhallen YOU GOTTA Written and directed by Carlo Alban for David McCall, age 13 Life Of A Freak music by Greg Pliska, lyrics by Megan Cramer Oliver ...... Carlo Alban A NUMBER ON YOUR HEAD Jack ...... David McCall Written and directed by John Sheehy for Alvin Garcia, age 12 Bandit ...... Kimani Lewis-Ashley Leonard Shipley ...... John Sheehy Death ...... Joshua Hernandez Dr. Romero Ebbinghaus ...... Alvin Garcia Get Off Your Feet music and lyrics by Carlo Alban Remember Youth music by Kim D. Sherman, lyrics by John Sheehy The 52nd Street Project Presents The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: The Altman Foundation; THE 2008 WIENER FAMILY FOUNDATION ONE-ON-ONES Bloomberg; BKSK Archcitects; The Brenner Family Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; Consolidated Edison; The Dermot Company, Inc.; The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Office of Thomas K. Duane; Eleanor, Adam & Mel Dubin Foundation; The Educational Foundation of America; Sidney E. Frank Foundation; Friars National Foundation; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Green Apple Entertainment, Inc.; Saul Horowitz, Jr. Fund; Hudson Scenic Studio; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; JKW Foundation; Lemberg Foundation, Inc.; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Equity Associated, Llp; LuEsther T. Mertz Foundation; Newman's Own; The New York Times Company Foundation; NYFA; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Jonathan Rose Companies; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Sallie Mae Fund; Savoy Bank; Peter Schoenfeld Asset Management ; Sesame Workshop; Shapiro & Lobel; The Shubert Organization; The Starker Family Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; Tiger Baron Foundation; Van Deusen Family Fund; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc.; The Vervane Foundation; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Watkins, Inc.; We Of Little Faith; I. Weiss & Sons, Inc.; The Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year. (list current as of 8/10/08): Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott Wendy Ettinger Janet Kleinberg Jennifer Reichle Robert Abrams & Derek McLane Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Jacquelyn Reingold & Cynthia Vance Andrew Farach-Colton Warren Leight David Ross & Laura Ross May Ameen & Martin Farach-Colton Mickey Lemle Daryl Roth Lisa Andrade-Hicks Peter Jay Fernandez Joshua Lewis & Sarah Kay Karin & Tom Schall Emily Armstrong & Denise Burse Barbara Locker George Schieferdecker & Patrick Gannon Liz Flahive & Jeff Cox & Penny Zuckerwise Robert Schnur James Auron Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Michael & Marjorie Loeb Robert Shaffron & John Davis Dylan & Becky Baker Beverly Gasner Edith Lutnick Neal Shapiro & Hyunju Chang Ben Barenholtz Rose Gasner & Larry Chertoff John Lyons Meg Simon Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Cora Cahan Greg MacPherson Tom Slaughter Laurie Becker & Bernard Gersten & Jane Perlmutter Jenny & Jon Steingart Michael Bell & Carol Bell Jilian Gersten & Brian Shuman Ian Madover & Arielle Madover Richard Sweren Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros Jennifer Manocherian Anne Tilney & Douglas Kaden Gavin Berger & Craig Berggren & John A. Vassilaros Frances McDormand Liz Tuccillo Stephanie Berger & Paul King Nancy Giles & Joel Coen Pamala & Sean Tyson Elizabeth & Alexander Bernstein Jessalyn Gilsig Noël & Joe Mihalow Laura Valeroso Stephen Bernstein Richard Gottfried Emily & John Morgan & David Seidman Lewis Black Stephen & Cathy Graham Erin Moriarty Josephine Eke & Jason Valk Richard Blackstone Emily Grishman Suzen Murakoshi Wendy vanden Heuvel & Yildez Yuksek & Susan Sampliner & Mark Temme & Brad Coley Tessa Blake & Ian Williams David & Ann Hausmann Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. Joe Versace Emily Blavatnik Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott & Adam Spilka Gonzalo Vicente The Allison & Robert Blinken Megan Hollingshead Fred Nelson Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Rabbi Laurie & Andrew Braun Sally Holmes & Doug Curtis Randy & Rona Nelson Borah & Mildred Walton Wareham, Mass. John Carr & Patricia Carr William Holtzman Ruth Nelson Lynn & Sam Waterston Rachel Chanoff & S. Sylvia Shepard Rachel & Larry Norton Jane Bolster Crop Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron Katy Homans Lori O'Connor & Steve Wertimer Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin & Patterson Sims Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Margaret Whitton Gayle Cohen Heller Sarah Horowitz Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze & Warren Spector & Davd Heller & David Venarde Paul & Maria Onderdonk Elizabeth Williams Cathy Dantchik Gerald Howard Elizabeth Peters & Joseph Forte Leslie Dantchik Seymour & Felicia Jacobs Judy Goldman Frank Wood August 15-17, 2008 Peter & Judith Dawkins Whitney Scott & Michael Pillinger Joanne Woodward Neil & Carolyn DeSena & Peter Jacobson Doug Polley & Stacy Polley & Paul Newman The Peter Jay Sharp Theater Marion & Alan Dienstag Andrea Johnson Christopher Randolph Bill Wrubel Jessica Doty Douglas & Katie Jordan Peter & Helen Randolph & Jennifer Crittenden 416 West 42nd Street Richard & Rebecca Dresser Cindy Kaplan & David Froelich Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Suzy Yengo New York City I SAID, ACT YOUR AGE: More Plays That Grow On You The Wareham, Mass. One-on-Ones COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! August 15-17 - The Peter Jay Sharp Theater NEW! Replay Scripts ...... $10.00 The Fabulous Flyer Bar . .$2.50, $2, $1.50 & $1 The 52nd Street Project Staff and featuring Shel Silverstein’s “Fivey and Twoey” logo: Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director Project T-shirts ...... $12.00 John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing Project Tank Tops ...... $12.00 George Babiak, Production Manager Project Caps ...... $20.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Mugs ...... $5.00 Megan Cramer, Program Director Project Pencil 3-pack ...... $1.00 Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Project Notebook ...... $5.00 Josh Moody, Development Assistant Jan Gura, Capital Campaign Consultant Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Thank you for coming to I SAID, ACT YOUR AGE. If you are not on our mailing list (or Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer if your address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way out Nicole Fargardo, Kayelani Silva, Alex Tomas, Receptionists Sabina Friedman-Seitz, Joshua Hernandez, Interns or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are interested in becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form. Production Staff: Composer/Music Director: Backstage Crew: Patrick Barnes Doris Alcantara, Nicole Fargardo, Please add me to your mailing list: 8/08 Set Designer: Sabina Friedman-Seitz, NAME: Kevin Joseph Roach Joshua Hernandez Lighting Designer: Load-in and Light-hang Crew: ADDRESS: Greg MacPherson Jordan Benke, Karen Munkel, ZIP Costume Designers: Howard Overshown, Katherine Brown, Kate Cusack Alicia Violan Ryder, HOME PHONE: Sultan of Sound: Kevin Ryder, Manisha Snoyer Maury Schott House Managers: DAyTIME PHONE: Stage Manager: Liz Bell, Karin Schall E-MAIL ADDRESS: Karen Munkel Chefs: Slide Designs: Liz Bell, Carol Ochs, Christopher My OCCuPATION: George Babiak, Josh Moody, Randolph, John Sheehy My HOBBIES: and the Project Slide Archive Teen Counselor: Prop Design Team: Nicole Fargardo yes, i would like to be of helP. i can: George Babiak, Megan Cramer, Hosts: Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework Sabina Friedman-Seitz, Joshua Peter, Helen, and Christopher Hang lights Help with mailings Teach kids a skill Hernandez, Patrick Jones, Josh Moody, Randolph Work on a backstage crew Do office work Be a chef at an event Karen Munkel, John Sheehy Do graphic design Design sound Design and sew costumes Other (please specify)______my schedule is: Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends.

The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow YOUR LIVES! Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder the disaster plays Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, The Annual Playback Production - October, 2008 Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus alumni member Axis Theatre Company Louis P. Friedman José Soto, Jr., alumni member 1 Sheridan Square Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart (Barrow St. between West 4th St. and Washington Place) Larry Jones Pamala Tyson In Playback, young teens are partnered with adults (just like in James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros today’s One-on-Ones) but the kids do the writing!

Special Thanks Our Host Families in Wareham, Massachusetts – Gerry & Sam Gray; Patty & David Straus; Gray & Rose Watson; Bob & Marina Whitman; Sidney Worthen & David Pearce; Joe McNay, Beth Pfeiffer & the entire McNay family; Peter, Helen & Christopher Randolph. lemme put it An untold number of thanks goes to Tim Sanford, Leslie Marcus and all the folks at Playwrights Horizons for donating the use of the fabulous Peter Jay this way: Sharp theater. In-Kind Contributions the straight talk plays The Murphy Law Office; Abbeville Press; Stephanie Berger Photography; Iris A. Brown Design; Carmine Campisi & Graphic Lab; Kenneth Cole The Fall Playmaking Shows - December, 2008 Productions; William Curran & A Curran Affair; Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co.; Fresh; ICI; La Mer; New Line Cinema; Newman’s Own; Theater to be announced Noggin/The N; Parfums Givenchy & Guerlain; Paris Chocolates; Pharma In September, 10 brand-new kids will begin the next Playmaking Print/Omni Graphics; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. class taught by Project Playmaking Director Reg Flowers. Come Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Imaginary Studios; Shapiro & Lobel; Hudson Scenic; and see their final plays performed by adult professional actors. Prime Films, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. I Said, Act Your Age! (Wareham, MA) - Act I I Said, Act Your Age! (Wareham, MA) - Act II

All original music written and played by Maestro Patrick Barnes Act Your Age Theme Song lyrics by John Sheehy THE LAST LINDA Written by Cynthia Kaplan & Directed by Shirley A. Rumierk* SAVE YOUR TOES for Zoltan Lucas, age 11 Written by Betty Shamieh & Directed by Diana Rojas* for Zoe Keana Norris, age 12 Dr. Boris K. Morris ...... Zoltan Lucas Linda 43 ...... Shirley A. Rumierk* Flo ...... Zoe Keana Norris Lorna ...... Diana Rojas* “The First Linda” lyrics by Cynthia Kaplan “When You Dance” lyrics by Betty Shamieh FAIRY WINGS Written by Jessica Bauman & Directed by Erin Mallon PROSE AND CONS for Natalia Caballero, age 11 Written & Directed by George Babiak for Nathaniel Butler, age 10 Sparkle ...... Natalia Caballero Icebox/McGuire ...... Nathaniel Butler Mona ...... Erin Mallon Knuckles/Kowalski ...... George Babiak Bird ...... Sabina Friedman-Seitz The Warden ...... Megan Cramer Stand-ins ...... Sabina Friedman-Seitz, Joshua Hernandez “The Fight” lyrics by Gus Rogerson “Rathole” lyrics by George Babiak THE LEAP Written by Jihan Crowther & Directed by Howard W. Overshown BRAVE NEW GIRLS for Michael Bannister, age 11 Written & Directed by Maggie Lacey for Viviana Vazquez, age 12 Cade ...... Michael Bannister Lulu ...... Viviana Vazquez Daniel ...... Howard W. Overshown Alice Ann ...... Maggie Lacey Patrick ...... Patrick Barnes “What If I’m Scared” lyrics by Jihan Crowther T.V...... Sabina Friedman-Seitz, Joshua Hernandez PRESIDENT’S DAY OFF “Lulu’s Inspirational Song” & “Retribution Song” lyrics by Maggie Lacey Written & Directed by Tonya Canada for Lily Capstick, age 11 HIP-HOP NUMBERS President ...... Lily Capstick Written by Sean Kenealy & Directed by Paco Tolson for Katie Liu, age 11 Vice-President ...... Tonya Canada Bodyguard ...... Nicole Fargardo Miss Zimmerman ...... Katie Liu James ...... Paco Tolson “Pressure” lyrics by Tonya Canada Student ...... Nicole Fargardo THE FOUNTAIN OF YU “Everyone Dreams” lyrics by Sean Kenealy Written & Directed by Christopher Randolph for Stasia Bree Quinones, age 10 JEKYLL AND BRAD Luella ...... Stasia Bree Quinones Written & Directed by Craig Cox for Devin Gonzalez, age 11 Arthur ...... Christopher Randolph Construction Foreman ...... Megan Cramer Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde ...... Devin Gonzalez Construction Crew ...... Nicole Fargardo, Sabina Friedman-Seitz Brad ...... Craig Cox “Young Forever” lyrics by Christopher Randolph “I Need A Roommate” & “Let Loose” lyrics by Craig Cox Intermission! FE *Alumna of The 52nd Street Project The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: The Altman Foundation; Bloomberg; BKSK Archcitects; The Brenner Family Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; Consolidated Edison; The Dermot Company, Inc.; The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Office of Thomas K. Duane; Eleanor, Adam & Mel Dubin Foundation; The Educational Foundation of America; Sidney E. Frank Foundation; Friars National Foundation; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Green Apple Entertainment, Inc.; Saul Horowitz, Jr. Fund; Hudson Scenic Studio; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; JKW Foundation; Lemberg Foundation, Inc.; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Equity Associated, Llp; LuEsther T. Mertz Foundation; Newman’s Own; The New York Times Company Foundation; NYFA; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Jonathan Rose Com- panies; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Sallie Mae Fund; Savoy Bank; Peter Schoenfeld Asset Management ; Sesame Workshop; Shapiro & Lobel; The Shubert Organization; The Starker Family Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; Tiger Baron Foundation; Van Deusen Family Fund; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc.; The Vervane Foundation; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Watkins, Inc.; We Of Little Faith; I. Weiss & Sons, Inc.; The Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year. (list current as of 8/10/08):

“Run For Your Lives” Production Staff Please add me to your mailing list: 10/08 Composer/Music Director Backstage Crew ______Loren Toolajian George Babiak, Jenni Lerche, name Set Designer Melissa Rebolledo, Chamel Rodney ______address Kevin Joseph Roach Load-in and Light-hang Crew ______Lighting Designer Ray Harold, Jason Hare, city s STATE Zip Greg MacPherson Doug Nervik, Jay Scott, Tom Schall ______Costume Designers House Managers home phone Ciera Wells Liz Bell, Karin Schall, ______Sound Designer Mary-Pat Walsh daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address Betsy Rhodes Chefs ______Stage Manager Liz Bell, John Sheehy MY occupation Casey Keeler Bridgehampton Guest Intern ______Slide Designs Courtney Fitzgerald my hobbies George Babiak, Josh Moody, Bridgehampton Hosts and the Project Slide Archive John Vassilaros, Alex Gersten- Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: ❏ ❏ ❏ Prop Design Team Vassilaros, and Tonio, Luka, and Help load in and out for shows Draw and/or paint Help kids with homework ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill George Babiak, Megan Cramer Stefano Vassilaros. ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. The Playback Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. on the Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), Street Project is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Project you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it is a member of ART/NY. to (212) 333-5598. don’t miss our upcoming shows! The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Lemme Put It This Way, Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, The Straight Talk Plays Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus alumni member The Fall Playmaking Production Louis P. Friedman José Soto, Jr., alumni member Dec. 5-7, 2008 at The Anspacher Theater, Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart Larry Jones Pamala Tyson The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel At this moment, the youngest Project kids are taking Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros Reg Flowers’ class in the fine art of Playmaking. Come see their final plays performed by What’s Going On Here? professional actors in a big professional theater. The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. RUN FOR YOUR LIVES is a production of our Playback program, in which kid actor/playwrights wrote plays for themselves and adult actor/director partners. Everyone ventured to the don’t be Late! Hamptons for a rehearsal retreat over the Columbus Day weekend. All of the kids involved are veterans of the Playmaking classes which were adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Plays on Time Children Writing and Performing Their Own Plays. The Annual Two-on-Twos January 30-February 1, 2009 at The TBG Theater In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Abbeville Press; Stephanie Berger Photography; 312 West 36th St. Iris A. Brown Design; Carmine Campisi & Graphic Lab; Kenneth Cole There comes a time when every Project kid must stride onto a Productions; William Curran & A Curran Affair; Diageo Chateau & Es- stage and do a show with another kid. In the Two-on-Two format tate Wines Co.; Fresh; ICI; La Mer; New Line Cinema; Newman’s Own; we pair 6 teams of two kids with two adults: a playwright and a Noggin/The N; Parfums Givenchy & Guerlain; Paris Chocolates; Pharma director.They have some experienced help as they start out, Print/Omni Graphics; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. but on opening night they’re on their own. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Imaginary Studios; Shapiro & Lobel; Hud- son Scenic; Prime Films, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison BE ON THE LOOKOUT! LLP. We are always searching for interns. Special Thanks We’re extremely grateful to John Vassilaros, Alex Gersten-Vassilaros, If you know of any college or graduate students who might enjoy work- their boys Tonio, Luka and Stefano, and the ever-helpful Joyce for allowing with us, playing with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, ing us to use their home as our headquarters on our rehearsal trip to the please have them contact George Babiak or Megan Cramer. We are Hamptons. Thanks also to Louis and Patrice Friedman, who let some of especially looking for interns for January-May, 2009. Thanks! our volunteers crash at their beach pad. Run For Your Lives: The Disaster Plays - ACT 1 Run For Your Lives: The Disaster Plays - ACT 2

All original music composed by Loren Toolajian THE CAUSE Written by Kara Thiam, age 13. VAMPIRE HOTEL Director/Dramaturge: Josh Moody. Written by Jamie Yip, age 12. Golar...... Kara Thiam Director/Dramaturge: Alexis McGuinness. Ware...... Josh Moody Wendy Lincoln...... Jamie Yip Dad...... John Sheehy Wendy Whatshername...... Alexis McGuinness Boss...... George Babiak Guy from Dominos...... Chamel Rodney Lie lyrics by Kara Thiam. Sorry to Be Friends lyrics by Jamie Yip. DREAMS DO REALLY HAPPEN NEVER TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS Written by Luz Maldonado, age 15. Written by Armando Cosme, Jr., age 13. Director/Dramaturge: Reg Flowers. Director/Dramaturge: Brad Aldous. Isabell...... Luz Maldonado Booger Mousehead...... Armando Cosme, Jr. Dad...... Reg Flowers Jack Lightfan...... Brad Aldous Voice/Christine...... Megan Cramer Bar Lady/Pay-O-Matic Lady...... Megan Cramer Where, Oh Where and The Gates Are Open lyrics by Luz Maldonado. Together; Please; and Back Together lyrics by Armando Cosme, Jr. PURPOSES O’PURPOSES THE UNTOLD STORIES Written by Luisa Santiago, age 13. Written by Kevin Kulego, age 12. Director/Dramaturge: Annie Henk. Director/Dramaturge: Lauren Blumenfeld. Jess...... Luisa Santiago Jason...... Kevin Kulego Courtney...... Annie Henk Jackie...... Lauren Blumenfeld Hot Dog Guy/Emergency Staff...... George Babiak Boss...... Jenni Lerche Explosions Ruin Everything and Forgiveness lyrics by Luisa Santiago. Soldiers...... Melissa Rebolledo & Chamel Rodney THE BULLY The Want Need and The Need Want lyrics by Kevin Kulego. Written by Andy Reyes, age 12. GO! GO! GO! Director/Dramaturge: Kevin Dwyer. Written by Breanna Straker, age 12. Edward...... Andy Reyes Director/Dramaturge: Christine Grenier. Steven...... Kevin Dwyer Lisa...... Breanna Straker Ms. Bloomsbury...... Jenni Lerche Rebecca...... Christine Grenier Counselor...... John Sheehy Teacher...... Jenni Lerche School kids...... The Crew Chipmonk...... Megan Cramer Bullies, Ooh Ooh Ahh Ahh Yesss; and Apologize/Still be Friends lyrics by Cheer; Sadness; Silliness; and I’m Better Than You lyrics by Breanna Andy Reyes. Straker. The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: The Altman Foundation; Bloomberg; BKSK Archcitects; The Brenner Family Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; Consolidated Edison; The Dermot Company, Inc.; The Dramatists Guild Fund; The 52nd Street Project Presents Dramatists Play Service; Office of Thomas K. Duane; Eleanor, Adam & Mel Dubin Foundation; The Educational Foundation of America; Sidney E. Frank Foundation; Friars National Foundation; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Green Apple Entertainment, Inc.; Saul Horowitz, Jr. Fund; Hudson Scenic Studio; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; JKW Foundation; Lemberg Foundation, Inc.; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Equity Associated, Llp; LuEsther T. Mertz Foundation; Newman’s Own; The New York Times Company Foundation; NYFA; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Jonathan Rose Com- panies; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Sallie Mae Fund; Savoy Bank; Peter Schoenfeld Asset Management ; Sesame Workshop; Shapiro & Lobel; The Shubert Organization; The Starker Family Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; Tiger Baron Foundation; Van Deusen Family Fund; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc.; The Vervane Foundation; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Watkins, Inc.; We Of Little Faith; I. Weiss & Sons, Inc.; The Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year. (list current as of 8/10/08):

Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott Richard Dresser Cindy Kaplan Jennifer Reichle Robert Abrams & Rebecca Dresser & David Froelich Jacquelyn Reingold & Cynthia Vance Wendy Ettinger Janet Kleinberg David Ross & Laura Ross May Ameen & Derek McLane Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Daryl Roth Lisa Andrade-Hicks Andrew Farach-Colton Warren Leight Karin & Tom Schall Emily Armstrong & Martin Farach-Colton Mickey Lemle George Schieferdecker & Patrick Gannon Peter Jay Fernandez Joshua Lewis & Sarah Kay Robert Schnur James Auron & Denise Burse Barbara Locker Robert Shaffron Dylan & Becky Baker Liz Flahive & Jeff Cox & Penny Zuckerwise & John Davis Ben Barenholtz Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Michael & Marjorie Loeb Neal Shapiro Jessica Bauman Beverly Gasner Edith Lutnick & Hyunju Chang & Ben Posel Rose Gasner John Lyons Meg Simon Laurie Becker & Larry Chertoff Greg MacPherson Tom Slaughter Michael Bell & Carol Bell Cora Cahan & Jane Perlmutter Jenny & Jon Steingart Lisa Benavides & Bernard Gersten Ian Madover Richard Sweren & Tim Nelson Jilian Gersten & Arielle Madover Anne Tilney Gavin Berger & Brian Shuman Jennifer Manocherian & Douglas Kaden & Craig Berggren Alexandra Frances McDormand Liz Tuccillo Stephanie Berger Gersten-Vassilaros & Joel Coen Pamala & Sean Tyson & Paul King & John A. Vassilaros Noël & Joe Mihalow Laura Valeroso Elizabeth Nancy Giles Emily & John Morgan & David Seidman & Alexander Bernstein Jessalyn Gilsig Erin Moriarty Josephine Eke Stephen Bernstein Richard Gottfried Suzen Murakoshi & Jason Valk Lewis Black Stephen & Cathy Graham & Mark Temme Wendy vanden Heuvel Richard Blackstone Emily Grishman Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & Brad Coley & Yildez Yuksek & Susan Sampliner & Adam Spilka Joe Versace The Fall 2008 Tessa Blake & Ian Williams David & Ann Hausmann Fred Nelson Gonzalo Vicente Emily Blavatnik Peter Herdrich Randy & Rona Nelson Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Playmaking Show Allison & Robert Blinken & Karen Trott Ruth Nelson Borah & Mildred Walton Rabbi Laurie Megan Hollingshead Rachel & Larry Norton Lynn & Sam Waterston & Andrew Braun Sally Holmes & Doug Curtis Lori O’Connor Jane Bolster John Carr & Patricia Carr William Holtzman Carol Ochs & Steve Wertimer Rachel Chanoff & S. Sylvia Shepard & Bruce MacVittie Margaret Whitton The Anspacher Theater Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron Katy Homans Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze & Warren Spector Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin & Patterson Sims Paul & Maria Onderdonk Elizabeth Williams at the Public Theater Gayle Cohen Heller Sarah Horowitz Elizabeth Peters & Joseph Forte & Davd Heller & David Venarde Judy Goldman Frank Wood Cathy Dantchik Gerald Howard & Michael Pillinger Joanne Woodward 425 Lafayette St. Leslie Dantchik Seymour & Felicia Jacobs Doug Polley & Stacy Polley & Paul Newman Peter & Judith Dawkins Whitney Scott Christopher Randolph Bill Wrubel Between Astor Place and East 4th St. Neil & Carolyn DeSena & Peter Jacobson Peter & Helen Randolph & Jennifer Crittenden Marion & Alan Dienstag Andrea Johnson Willie Reale Suzy Yengo Jessica Doty Douglas & Katie Jordan & Jenny Gersten Let Me Put It This Way: The Straight Talk Plays COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The Fall 2008 Playmaking Production - Dec. 5-7, 2008, The Public Theater NEW! Replay Scripts...... $10.00 The 52nd Street Project Staff Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50, $2, $1.50 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director and featuring Shel Silverstein’s John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing “Fivey and Twoey” logo: George Babiak, Production Manager Project T-shirts...... $12.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Project Hoodies...... $30.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Megan Cramer, Program Director Project Caps...... $20.00 Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Project Mugs...... $5.00 Josh Moody, Development Assistant Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Jan Gura, Capital Campaign Consultant Project Notebook...... $5.00 Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Thank you for coming to LET ME PUT IT THIS WAY! If you are not on our mailing Muhammad Cunningham, Carla Oliva, Azalea Rosario, Teen Receptionists list (or if your address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on Jenisse Bouret, Angel Silva, Teen Homework Helpers your way out or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you Mordecai Santiago, Teen Playmaking Class Assistant are interested in becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to Jenni Lerche, Intern fill out the entire form. “Let Me Put It This Way” Production Staff Please add me to your mailing list: 12/08 Composer/Music Director Prop Design Team Patrick Barnes George Babiak, Megan Cramer, ______Set Designer Patrick Jones, John Sheehy name Kevin Joseph Roach Backstage Crew ______Lighting Designers Alvin Garcia, Casey Keeler, address Greg MacPherson & Lauren Parrish Ginny Lee, Jenni Lerche, ______city s STATE Zip Costume Designers David Paarlberg, Malik Velazquez Crystal Thompson & Chris Rumery Load-in and Light-hang Crew ______home phone Costume Assistants Jason Hare, Bruce MacVittie ______Nancy Thompson & Mark Romer House Managers daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address Sultan of Sound Liz Bell, Karin Schall ______Maury Schott Flyer Art: Linda Beck MY occupation Stage Manager Chefs ______Rachel Bauder Joe White, Iris Brown, my hobbies Slide Designs Megan Cramer, Diana Rojas, George Babiak, Patrick Jones, Jenni Lerche Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: and the Project Slide Archive Class Volunteers ❏ Help load in and out for shows ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework Fight Choreographer: Josh Bywater, Jason Hare, ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill Tom Schall Alexandra O’Daly, Katie Rubin ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. The Playback Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. on the Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), Street Project is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Project you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it is a member of ART/NY. to (212) 333-5598. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors don’t miss our upcoming shows! Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder don’t be Late! Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus alumni member Plays on Time Louis P. Friedman José Soto, Jr., alumni member The Annual Two-on-Twos Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart January 30-February 1, 2009 at The TBG Theater Larry Jones Pamala Tyson James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel 312 West 36th St. Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros There comes a time when every Project kid must stride onto a stage and do a show with another kid. In the Two-on-Two format What’s Going On Here? we pair 6 teams of two kids with two adults: a playwright and a The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from director.They have some experienced help as they start out, the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to but on opening night they’re on their own. create original theater. LET ME PUT IT THIS WAY is a production of our Play- making program. Young people participate in a nine-week playwriting course taught by Reg Flowers and adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Children Writing and Performing Their Own Plays. At the end of the course, each child is given two actors, a theme, and a dramaturg/ Can Do! director who guides him or her through the writing of a play during a weekend retreat in the country (Stone Ridge, New York, for this show). Tonight’s perfor- Plays on the Bright Side mance is the end result.

The Spring Playmaking Production In-Kind Contributions Late March or early April, 2009 at The Murphy Law Office; Abbeville Press; Stephanie Berger Photography; Iris a theater to be announced. A. Brown Design; Carmine Campisi & Graphic Lab; Kenneth Cole Produc- tions; William Curran & A Curran Affair; Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines In January, the youngest Project kids will begin Co.; Fresh; ICI; La Mer; New Line Cinema; Newman’s Own; Noggin/The N; Reg Flowers’ next class in the fine art of Playmaking. Parfums Givenchy & Guerlain; Paris Chocolates; Pharma Print/Omni Graph- ics; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Come see their final plays performed by Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & professional actors in a big professional Imaginary Studios; Shapiro & Lobel; Hudson Scenic; Prime Films, and Paul, theater just like this one! Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

Special Thanks BE ON THE LOOKOUT! We’re extremely grateful to Steve Gorn, Barbara Bash and their son Wiley, for We are always the use of their beautiful home in Stone Ridge, NY as our base of operations searching for interns. for the writer’s retreat. The indispensible host families were Joe White & Iris Brown (who doubled as chefs), Laura Shaine Cunningham, Elaine Mussel- If you know of any college or graduate students who might enjoy work- man, Deborah Freedman & Bill Woods, Charles Miles & Naomi Freundlich, ing with us, playing with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, Mary Louise Wilson, Denny Dillon and David Curtis & Anne Morris. Finally, please have them contact George Babiak or Megan Cramer. We are we must express our profound thanks to Oskar Eustis, Jenny Gersten, Maria Goyanes, Bethany Ford, and everyone else at the amazing Public Theater. especially looking for interns for January-May, 2009. Thanks! Let Me Put It This Way - ACT 1 Let Me Put It This Way - ACT 2

All original music composed by Patrick Barnes THE LAST MATCH Written by Besart Bequiri, age 11. BEST FRIENDS Director/Dramaturge: Felix Solis. Written by Diamond Deanna Graves, age 9. Mel...... Armando Riesco Director: Maria Goyanes Dramaturge: Diana Rojas. Jack...... Kevin Geer Emily...... Zenzele Cooper Bartender/Ref...... John Sheehy Sara...... Sharon Washington Serbian...... Jake Hart Emily’s Friends...... The Crew Best Friends Forever lyrics by Diamond Deanna Graves. VENGEANCE FRIENDSHIP Written by Gerardo Escamilla, age 11. JOSH’S ANGEL Director/Dramaturge: Jonathan Bernstein. Written by Kenneth J. Smith, age 11. Penny...... Mary Catherine Garrison Director/Dramaturge: John Sheehy. Bill Billionaire...... John Ellison Conlee Josh...... Tom Riis Farrell Lucky...... George Babiak Henry...... Sevan Greene Announcer...... Jonathan Bernstein Mom...... Kathy Hiler Penny’s Dream Song & Bill Flipping Dream lyrics by Gerardo Escamilla. Hoo Ha Ya lyrics by Kenneth J. Smith. DRAMA THE CUPCAKE MASTER INTERVIEW Written by Alizette Zapata, age 10. Written by Samantha Paduani, age 9. Director/Dramaturge: Davis McCallum. Director/Dramaturge: Maureen Towey. Steven...... Peter Dinklage Katie...... Celia Keenan-Bolger Chassity...... Jessica Hecht Pratrisha...... James Yaegashi Guy at Club Exit...... Josh Moody Happy and The Love Song lyrics by Samantha Paduani. The Popo...... Alvin Garcia Club people, studio dancers...... The Crew THE DIMENSION TRAVELER AND THE WHITE DWARF Brother and Sis lyrics by Alizette Zapata. Written by Jeremy Sanchez, age 11. Director/Dramaturge: Sarah Cameron Sunde. THE POPULAR ONE Jason...... Kenajuan Bentley Written by Tiara Varela, age 10. Sunny...... Uzo Aduba Director/Dramaturge: Leslie Kramer. Sun...... Malik Velazquez Yasmine...... Sue Jean Kim Casey...... Kathy Hiler WHEN ALEX WANTS A FRIEND Harry...... Megan Cramer Written by Jasmine Hernandez, age 11. I Don’t Know, I Remember and Sorry lyrics by Tiara Varela. Director/Dramaturge: Nicole Watson. HAVE THE BIG FIGHT WITH MY SISTER Alex...... Keira Naughton Written by Aidan Martinez, age 10. Ryan...... Tim Cain Director/Dramaturge: Rick Meese. Kids...... Malik Velazquez and Alvin Garcia Ashely...... Nancy Giles I Can’t Help Myself, Everybody is Scared of Me, and Friends to the End Adrian...... Joe White lyrics by Jasmine Hernandez. The We Get Along Song lyrics by Aidan Martinez. The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: The Altman Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; AON; APA Talent & Literary Agency; Big Wood Foundation; BKSK Architects; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; CMR Comedy; Consolidated Edison; Department of Cultural Affairs; The Dermot Company, Inc.; The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Eleanor, Adam & Mel Dubin Foundation; The Educational Foundation Of America; Sidney E. Frank Foundation; Friars National Foundation; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Green Apple Entertainment; The William and Mary Greve Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; Saul Horowitz, Jr. Fund; JKW Foundation; Lemle Pictures, Inc.; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; LuEs- ther T. Mertz Foundation; Mellon Equity Associated, Llp; J.P. Morgan Charitable Trust; Newman’s Own; The New York Times Company Foundation; NYSCA; NYFA; Provident Foundation; Jonathan Rose Companies; Savoy Bank; Sesame Workshop; Shapiro & Lobel; The Shubert Organization; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Starker Family Foundation; Stranahan Foundation; Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; The Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; Theatre Communications Group, Inc.; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Van Deusen Family Fund; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Watkins, Inc.; I. Weiss & Sons, Inc.; Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corp.Inc. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year. (list current as of 1/30/09):

Anonymous Wendy Ettinger Harold Levison & Ilyse Levison Jennifer Reichle Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott & Derek McLane Joshua Lewis & Sarah Kay Jacquelyn Reingold Robert Abrams Andrew Farach-Colton Barbara Locker Ira Resnick & Cynthia Vance & Martin Farach-Colton & Penny Zuckerwise David Ross & Laura Ross May Ameen Peter Jay Fernandez Michael & Marjorie Loeb Daryl Roth Lisa Andrade-Hicks & Denise Burse Mark Lanow & Joanne Astrow Robert Saget Emily Armstrong Suzanne Fine Edith Lutnick Karin & Tom Schall & Patrick Gannon & Christian Salomone John Lyons Robert Shaffron & John Davis Dylan & Becky Baker Angelina Fiordellisi Greg MacPherson Neal Shapiro & Hyunju Chang Ben Barenholtz & Matt Williams & Jane Perlmutter Jonathan Sheffer Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Peter Fisch & Jill Levy Fisch Ian Madover & Arielle Madover Peter Shinoda Michael Bell & Carol Bell Liz Flahive & Jeff Cox Drew McCoy & Amy Aquino Meg Simon Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Jennifer Manocherian Tom Slaughter Gavin Berger Rose Gasner & Larry Chertoff Frances McDormand Robert Smigel & Craig Berggren Freddie Gershon & Joel Coen & Michelle Smigel Elizabeth & Alexander Jilian Gersten & Brian Shuman Ann McLarty & Chuck Knauss Steven Starker & Farrell Velazquez Bernstein Nancy Giles Josie Merck & Jim Stevenson Starker Stephen Bernstein Jessalyn Gilsig Noël & Joe Mihalow Jean Stein Kerrison Black James Gosnell Emily & John Morgan Jenny & Jon Steingart Lewis Black Richard Gottfried Erin Moriarty Michael & Marjorie Stern Richard Blackstone Stephen & Cathy Graham Suzen Murakoshi David Suehsdorf & Yildez Yuksek Emily Grishman & Susan & Mark Temme & Janet E. Muir Tessa Blake & Ian Williams Sampliner Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & Richard Sweren Lawrence Blau David & Ann Hausmann Adam Spilka Liz Tuccillo Emily Blavatnik Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott John Mustin & Kimberly Mustin Pamala & Sean Tyson Allison & Robert Blinken Sally Holmes & Doug Curtis Fred Nelson Laura Valeroso Rachel Chanoff William Holtzman Randy & Rona Nelson & David Seidman Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron & S. Sylvia Shepard Ruth Nelson John A. Vassilaros Ronald Cohen Katy Homans James Neuberger & Alexandra Gersten Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin & Patterson Sims & Helen Stambler Wendy vanden Heuvel Gayle Cohen Heller Sarah Horowitz Cynthia Nixon & Brad Coley & Davd Heller & David Venarde Rachel & Larry Norton Carol L. Nadell Judith-Ann Corrente Gerald Howard Lori O’Connor & Richard E. Van Deusen Billy Crudup Seymour & Felicia Jacobs Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Joe Versace Cathy Dantchik Whitney Scott & Peter Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Borah & Mildred Walton Leslie Dantchik Jacobson Paul & Maria Onderdonk Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer \January 30 - February 1, 2009 Peter & Judith Dawkins Andrea Johnson Elizabeth Peters Michael & Zena Wiener Neil DeSena Douglas & Katie Jordan Peter & Ana Rosa Phillips Elizabeth Williams & Carolyn DeSena Maurice Kanbar Judy Goldman & Joseph Forte Kenny Dichter Cindy Kaplan & David Froelich & Michael Pillinger Geoffrey Wills TBG THEATRE Marion & Alan Dienstag Janet Kleinberg Doug Polley & Stacy Polley Frank Wood Jessica Doty Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Christopher Randolph Bill Wrubel 312 West 36th St. Richard & Rebecca Dresser Jonathan Lefkowitz Peter & Helen Randolph & Jennifer Crittenden Adam Dubin & Rochelle Dubin Warren Leight Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Suzy Yengo Don’t Be Late! Plays on Time COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The 2009 Two-on-Twos - January 30 - February 1, TBG Theatre Replay Script anthology...... $10.00 The 52nd Street Project Staff Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50, $2, $1.50 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director and featuring Shel Silverstein’s John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing “Fivey and Twoey” logo: George Babiak, Production Manager Project T-shirts...... $12.00 Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Project Hoodies...... $30.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Caps...... $20.00 Megan Cramer, Program Director Project Mugs...... $5.00 Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Josh Moody, Development Assistant Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Jan Gura, Capital Campaign Consultant Project Notebook...... $5.00 Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Thank you for coming to Don’t Be Late! If you are not on our mailing list (or if your Carla Olivia, Azalea Rosario, Angel Silva, Teen Receptionists address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way out Jenisse Bouret, Fivey Magazine Teen Editor or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are interested in Mordecai Santiago, Teen Playmaking Class Assistant becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire Alex Solomon, Shane West, Interns form. Production Staff Please add me to your mailing list: 01/09 Composer/Music Director Backstage Crew ______Karl Mansfield Jason Hare, Alex Solomon, name Set Designer Shane West, Andy Reyes, ______Kevin Joseph Roach Hashem Ahmed address Lighting Designer Load-in and Light-hang Crew ______Burke Brown Scott Bolman, Jason Hare, city s STATE Zip Costume Designer Ray Harold, Doug Nervik, ______Sarita Fellows Tom Schall, Chuck Turner home phone Sound Designer House Managers ______Maileen Cancel Liz Bell, Karin Schall daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address Stage Manager Flyer/Program Art: ______Carol Sullivan Patrick Jones MY occupation Slide Designs Chefs ______my hobbies The Project Slide Archive John Sheehy, Liz Bell, Prop Design Team Carol Ochs Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: George Babiak, Josh Moody, ❏ Help load in and out for shows ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework John Sheehy, Alex Solomon ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. The Two-on-Two Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Project is ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. supported by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The 52nd Street Project is a member of If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), Art/NY and a participant in the New Generations Program, funded by Doris Duke Charitable Foundation/ you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., #2E, New York, NY 10019. Or The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the national fax it to (212) 333-5598. organization for the American Theater. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors don’t miss our upcoming shows! Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Can Do! Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, Plays on the Bright Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus alumni member Side Louis P. Friedman José Soto, Jr., alumni member Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart The Spring Playmaking Production Larry Jones Pamala Tyson This month, the youngest Project kids began James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Reg Flowers’ class in the fine art of Playmaking. Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros Come see their final plays performed by professional actors in a big professional theater. What’s Going On Here? The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater Packing Peanuts artists to create original theater. DON’T BE LATE! is a production of our Two-on-Two’s program, in which an adult playwright crafts a piece for a pair of Project kids to perform. Another adult directs the kids for a month A moving experience that includes an intensive three-day weekend in upstate New York. To- This year, the annual benefit celebrates the night’s performance is the final result. transition into the state-of-the-art new headquarters of the Project, scheduled for this sum- In-Kind Contributions mer. Come see fabulous performers do kids’ The Murphy Law Office; Abbeville Press; Stephanie Berger Photography; tributes to our future home! Iris A. Brown Design; Carmine Campisi & Graphic Lab; Kenneth Cole Productions; William Curran & A Curran Affair; Diageo Chateau & Es- tate Wines Co.; Fresh; ICI; La Mer; New Line Cinema; Newman’s Own; Monday, May 11, 2009 Noggin/The N; Parfums Givenchy & Guerlain; Paris Chocolates; Pharma At Espace - West 42nd Street between 10th and 11th Ave. Print/Omni Graphics; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s (It’s NOT the new space, but it’s a pretty nice place to have a benefit.) Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Imaginary Studios; Shapiro & Lobel; Hud- Call John “Handtruck” Sheehy at (212) 333-5252 or write him at son Scenic; Prime Films; and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison [email protected] to reserve your place! LLP.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT! Special Thanks We owe many thanks to Maria Tucci and Robert Gottlieb, Vicki Mabrey, We’re always searching for interns. Wendy Ettinger and Derek McLane, all of whom graciously allowed us to If you know any college or graduate students who might enjoy working with us, playing use their upstate homes for three tumultuous and fun-filled days. We are with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, please have them contact George also grateful to Seth Barrish, Lee Brock, Porter Pickard and everyone else Babiak or Megan Cramer. We are currently seeking interns for June-August, 2009. at TBG Theatre. Don’t Be Late - ACT 1 Don’t Be Late - ACT 2

All original music composed by Karl Mansfield FORMAGGIA AND LA SCALALINO BUTTER FINGER FEVER Written by Michael Bernard Written by Deirdre O’Connor Directed by Patrick Jones Directed by David Dalton Formaggia...... Jorge Zapata Jack...... Ethan Maldonado La Scalalino...... Samantha Toro T Rex...... Carlos “C.J.” Muentes Announcer...... Jason Hare Coach...... George Babiak Barbell Boys...... Hashem Ahmed, Andy Reyes Fans...... The Crew Lions...... Josh Moody Fight the Fever lyrics by Deirdre O’Connor. Women...... Liz Bell, Megan Cramer, Alex Solomon This Song Will Amaze You lyrics by Michael Bernard. WAIT! WAIT? WAIT... Written by Winter Miller SNO-GLOBE AND THE BIG ZIP Directed by Megan Cramer Written by Sharyn Rothstein Carla...... Ashley Smith Directed by Laura Konsin Betty...... Luz Maldonado The Big Zip...... Jason Gil Finding X and This Is A Test lyrics by Winter Miller. Sno-Globe...... Chloe Moore Evil Henchman...... Jason Hare DOCTOR DEVIOUS AND DOCTOR HYPNOTIC Heroes Don’t Need Company lyrics by Sharyn Rothstein. Written by Michael Lew Directed by Larissa Lury HERE COMES THE PROM Doctor Hypnotic...... Terrence Mack Written by Graeme Gillis Doctor Devious...... Lordan Ulloa Directed by Carlos Armesto Doc Rock lyrics by Michael Lew. Margaret...... Carla Oliva Tootie...... Stephanie Marion Johnnie Ghetto Blaster...... Shane West Prom Boys...... Andy Reyes, Hashem Ahmed Josh Moody, Jason Hare Here Comes the Prom and I Can See Your Future From Here lyrics by Graeme Gillis. INTERMISSION The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: The Altman Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; AON; APA Talent & Literary Agency; Big Wood Foundation; BKSK The 52nd Street Project Presents Architects; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; CMR Comedy; Consolidated Edison; Department of Cultural Affairs; The Dermot Company, Inc.; The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Eleanor, Adam & Mel Dubin Foundation; The Educational Foundation Of America; Sidney E. Frank Foundation; Friars National Foundation; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Green Apple Entertainment; The William and Mary Greve Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; Saul Horowitz, Jr. Fund; JKW Foundation; Lemle Pictures, Inc.; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; LuEs- ther T. Mertz Foundation; Mellon Equity Associated, Llp; J.P. Morgan Charitable Trust; Newman’s Own; The New York Times Company Foundation; NYSCA; NYFA; Provident Foundation; Jonathan Rose Companies; Savoy Bank; Sesame Workshop; Shapiro & Lobel; The Shubert Organization; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Starker Family Foundation; Stranahan Foundation; Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; The Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; Theatre Communications Group, Inc.; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Van Deusen Family Fund; John A. Vassilaros & Son; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Watkins, Inc.; I. Weiss & Sons, Inc.; Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corp. Inc. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year. (list current as of 1/30/09):

Composer/Music Director Backstage Crew Please add me to your mailing list: 04/09 Andrew Sherman Kyle Fargardo, Jason Gil, Set Designer Jonathan Kaplan, Ariana Seigel, ______Kevin Joseph Roach Alex Solomon, Shane West name Lighting Designers Load-in and Light-hang Crew ______Greg MacPherson, Elizabeth Hintze, Jessica Ellis, Kathleen Foreman, address and Katrina Miller Jason Hare, Ray Harold, ______city s STATE Zip Costume Designers Ephraim Lopez, Doug Nervik, Chloe Chapin and Kathleen Doyle Tom Schall, Rory Scholl, ______home phone Goddess of Sound Carol Sullivan Vanessa Valdes House Managers ______daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address Stage Manager Liz Bell, Josh Moody, Karin Schall, ______Casey Keeler Mary Pat Walsh MY occupation Slide Designs Flyer Art: Heather Gobbee ______George Babiak and the Chefs my hobbies Project Slide Archive Liz Bell, John Sheehy Prop Design Team Class Volunteers Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: George Babiak, Megan Cramer, Chris Bachand, Philip Carlson, ❏ Help load in and out for shows ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework Alex Solomon, Shane West Evan Focht, Ariana Seigel, Fanneke ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill Verhallen, Jacob Garrett White ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. The Playmaking Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Project is supported ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The 52nd Street Project is a member of Art/NY and If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), a participant in the New Generations Program, funded by Doris Duke Charitable Foundation/The Andrew you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., #2E, New York, NY 10019. Or W. Mellon Foundation and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for fax it to (212) 333-5598. the American Theater. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Coming up soon! Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Packing Peanuts Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus alumni member A moving experience Louis P. Friedman José Soto, Jr., alumni member This year, the annual benefit celebrates the transition into the state-of-the- Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart art new headquarters of the Project, scheduled for this summer. Come see Larry Jones Pamala Tyson fabulous performers do kids’ tributes to our future home! James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros

In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Abbeville Press; Stephanie Berger Photography; Iris A. Brown Design; Carmine Campisi & Graphic Lab; Kenneth Cole Produc- tions; William Curran & A Curran Affair; Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Monday, May 11, 2009 Co.; Fresh; ICI; La Mer; New Line Cinema; Newman’s Own; Noggin/The N; At Espace - West 42nd Street between 10th and 11th Ave. Parfums Givenchy & Guerlain; Paris Chocolates; Pharma Print/Omni Graph- (It’s NOT the new space, but it’s a pretty nice place to have a benefit.) ics; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Call John “Handtruck” Sheehy at (212) 333-5252 or write him at Imaginary Studios; Shapiro & Lobel; Hudson Scenic; Prime Films, and Paul, [email protected] to reserve your place! Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

Special Thanks BE ON THE LOOKOUT! We’re extremely grateful to John Vassilaros, Alex Gersten-Vassilaros, their We are always boys Tonio, Luka and Stefano, the ever-helpful Joyce, and Zeus the dog for searching for interns. allowing us to use their home as our headquarters and boy dormitory on our Playmaking retreat to Bridgehampton last month. We also owe gratitude to If you know of any college or graduate students who might enjoy work- Laurie Becker, who let some volunteers and the girl writers crash at her luxuri- ing with us, playing with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, ous pad in Sag Harbor, and to the Blackstone family for additional housing. please have them contact George Babiak or Megan Cramer. We are Finally, we must express our profound thanks to Oskar Eustis, Jenny Gersten, Maria Goyanes, Bethany Ford, and everyone else at the amazing Public The- especially looking for interns for the Fall of 2009. Thanks! ater. Can Do! Plays on the Bright Side - ACT 1 Can Do! Plays on the Bright Side - ACT 2

All original music composed by Andrew Sherman LIVING THE LIFE WITH HOUSE AND JENNY CRYSTAL AND MANNY FOREVER Written by Joseph Vasquez, age 10 Written by Ashley Melón, age 10 Director: Michael Bernard, Dramaturge: Josh Moody Director/Dramaturge: Becky White, Costumes: Chloe Chapin Costumes: Kathleen Doyle Crystal...... Jackie Chung House...... Lee Wilkof Manny...... Donnetta Grays Jenny...... Jeanine Serralles The Animals...... The Crew Owner...... Michael Bernard Manager...... Ariana Seigel New Yorkers...... The Company Liar and Wish lyrics by Joseph Vasquez THE EXCHANGE Written by Lucas Ruedel, age 11 TOGETHER FOREVER Director/Dramaturge: Kathleen Foreman, Costumes: Kathleen Doyle Written by Nathaly Trinidad, age 10 Director/Dramaturge: Megan Cramer, Costumes: Chloe Chapin Sally...... Nitya Vidyasagar John...... Ezra Knight Asheley...... Annie Purcell Nathaniel...... Reg E. Cathey Did You Know lyrics by Nathaly Trinidad PB AND J GO SOUR Written by Eliza Leilanni Muñoz, age 12 OUT OF THE WOODS Director/Dramaturge: Liz Flahive, Costumes: Chloe Chapin Written by Venecia Escamilla, age 10, Director: Reg Flowers PB...... Jeremy Beck Dramaturge: Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros, Costumes: Chloe Chapin Jelly...... Cynthia Vance Alexandra...... Patrice Johnson Mom’s Voice...... Alex Solomon Jeremy/Bob...... Jordan Mahome Old Man...... John Sheehy The Woods Are So Spooky lyrics by Venecia Escamilla Ode to PB and Yay lyrics by Eliza Leilanni Muñoz TWO RIVALS BEST DAUGHTER EVER Written by Kamil Kuzminski, age 10 Written by Naomi R. Welch, age 11 Director/Dramaturge: David Costabile, Costumes: Kathleen Doyle Director/Dramaturge: Sonia Manzano, Costumes: Chloe Chapin Alpha...... Danyon Davis Sasha...... Elizabeth Marvel Elemental Lord...... James McDaniel Mongli...... Eliza Baldi What Alpha Has To Do and Elemental Lord’s Loss lyrics by Kamil Grandaddy’s Voice...... Jonathan Kaplan Kuzminski I Need to Tell lyrics by Naomi R. Welch THE BIG ARGUMENT TWO WISHES Written by Daquan Nelson, age 12. Written by Francis Rivera, age 11 Director/Dramaturge: Niegel Smith, Costumes: Kathleen Doyle Director/Dramaturge: George Babiak, Costumes: Kathleen Doyle Andy...... Steven Goldstein Stupid...... Billy Crudup Brittney...... Emily Dorsch Cody...... Elliot Villar Mom’s Voice...... Ariana Seigel Cyclops...... John Sheehy Dad’s Voice...... Jonathan Kaplan Fairy...... Megan Cramer Yes You Are, No I’m Not and Can’t Fix Everything lyrics by Daquan Nel- Two Wishes Theme Song - Funny Version lyrics by Francis Rivera son the project’s board of directors Honorary Co-chairs Peter Dinklage & Mary Testa Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Corporate Hosts Ars Nova & Yorke Construction Corp. and Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs the Board of Directors of The 52nd Street Project present Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, Wendy Ettinger, alumni member Chair Emeritus José Soto, Jr., Louis P. Friedman alumni member Stephen Graham, Chair Jenny Steingart Larry Jones Pamala Tyson James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros

The 52nd Street Project Staff Carol Ochs, Executive Director Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director John Sheehy, Dir. of Development and Marketing George Babiak, Production Manager Reg Flowers, Associate Artistic Director Liz Bell, Director of Education Megan Cramer, Program Director Josh Moody, Development Assistant Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Jan Gura, Capital Campaign Consultant Alex Solomon and Shane West, Interns

Benefit Volunteers Tim Cain, Bryan Gmitter, Heather and Martin Gobbee, Jason Hare, Ray Harold, Jonathan Kaplan, A MOVING EXPERIENCE Doug Nervik, Vanessa Valdes The 52nd Street Project’s Annual Gala

Special Thanks Monday, May 11, 2009 William Curran, Liz Flahive, Espace Terry Fitzpatrick, Amy Friedman, Mark Jacobs, Karin & Tom Schall, Board Chair: Stephen Graham Mary Pat Walsh Executive Director: Carol Ochs Artistic Director: Gus Rogerson stacked box seats packing peanuts benefit co-chairs Emily Armstrong & Thomas P. Gannon Tom Leonardis Lisa Benavides Karin Schall Becky Ann & Dylan Baker Martin Levine, The Par Group Cathy Dantchik Jenny Steingart Michael Bernard Abby & Anton Levy Carolyn DeSena Merritt Tilney Ravi Bhandari Anna Li & Frank Sposato Louis P. Friedman Laura Valeroso Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Melissa Liebling-Goldberg Patrice Friedman Mary Pat Walsh Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt & John Barrett Chris Ceraso Emily & John Morgan Rachel Chanoff & Wolf Chanoff Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie The 52nd Street Project David Costabile Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze gratefully acknowledges... Craig Cox Paula Park, Wachovia Bank Abbeville Press Margaret Crimmins Jessica Pell Stephanie Berger Photography Rebecca & Richard Dresser Sue Phillips Lewis Black Denise Burse Fernandez Judy & Michael Pillinger Richard Blackstone & Peter Jay Fernandez Christopher Randolph Bloomingdale’s Katie Flahive & Josh Bywater Jackie Reingold & Rich Campbell Liz Flahive & Jeff Cox Anita A. Rogerson Iris A. Brown Design Connie Garrido Joseph Rokacz City Winery Jenny Gersten & Willie Reale Martha Roth & Bill Irwin William Curran, Jilian Cahan Gersten Tatiana Rutkowsky A Curran Affair & Brian Shuman & Andrew Blackman Kate Cusack Lisa J. Gugenheim Laura Sametz EMI Records and Billy Mann & Lawrence Nathanson Marcia Santoni Bob Goldberg & Yorke Construction Gloria Gura Karin & Thomas Schall Bill Lawrence from the S.F. Giants Jan Gura & Alan Pickman Maury Schott Newman’s Own Dolores & Merril Halpern Whitney Scott & Peter Jacobson Macy’s Sally Holmes & Doug Curtis Robert Shaffron & John Steber Noël Mihalow and PineRock Katheryn Holt Citron & Kirk Citron Meg Simon The N/Nickelodeon Uma Jagtiani & Rajeev Bhandari Stephen Sondheim Pharma/Omni Printing Linda LeRoy Janklow Susanna Styron Sesame Workshop and Willie Reale Bonnie Kantor Mary Lou Teel Shapiro Lobel, LLP Susan & Steve Ko Meritt Tilney & Douglas Kaden Wendy Stulberg Joyce Krawiecki Laura Valeroso & David Seidman Ryan Thorvaldsen from the Yankees Henry Krieger & Robert Joy Cynthia Vance & Robert Abrams Belle & Roger Kuhn Ali Marsh Weller & Fred Weller John A. Vassilaros & Sons Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Carole Yass Watkins Incorporated Mickey Lemle Connie & Marc Zand Healthier Living Since 1868 Donor lists current as of May 5, 2009 settling-in seats PACKING PEANUTS: THE SHOW Lisa Benavides Nelson & Tim Blake Nelson emcee Gavin Berger & Craig Berggren Robert Sean Leonard Allison M. Blinken THE LYRICISTS DNA Inc. Doris Alcantara, Gerardo Escamilla, Katie Liu, Suzanne Fine & Christian Salomone Aidan Martinez, Jazmine Mikell Kay Gayner & Frank Wood THE COMPOSERs Nancy Giles Henry Krieger, Dayna Kurtz, Sondre Lerche, Susannah Gray & John Lyons Robert Reale, Jeanine Tesori Karen Hauser & Warren Leight THE SINGERS Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde John Ellison Conlee, Lilli Cooper, Mandy Gonzalez, Cynthia Kaplan & David Froelich Dayna Kurtz, Sondre Lerche, Mary Testa John S. Lyons Pack-up Vocalists Frances McDormand & Joel Coen Tim Cain, Megan Cramer, Crystal Dickinson, & Alex Tomas Stacey & Eric Mindich Patricia Murphy & Adam Spilka the musicians Jane Musky & Tony Goldwyn Kimberly Grigsby, Piano Peter Bernstein, Guitar New World Foundation Ethan Eubanks, Drums Rachel & Larry Norton directed by Jane Perlmutter & Greg MacPherson Jonathan Bernstein Ira Resnick Jonathan Rose Companies Musical Director David Rosenberg, I. Weiss, Inc. Kimberly Grigsby Laura & David Ross MUSICAL COORDINATOR Steve Sabba, Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc. Kim D. Sherman George Schieferdecker, BKSK Architects lighting design Beth & David Shaw Greg MacPherson Sylvia Shepard & Will Holtzman sound design Richard Sweren Scott Lehrer Victor Syrmis set design Lisa Tilney George Babiak Joe Versace Claudia Wagner & Don Lebowitz Stage Manager Mary Pat Walsh Rachel Bauder Fran & Barry Weissler written by John Sheehy 8 1 Moving to Our Future Lyrics by Gerardo Escamilla, age 12 Composed and performed by Sondre Lerche RELOCATION TABLES Cathy & Stephen Graham HOW MUCH AM I GOnna MISS THE OLD PLACE? WHERE I HAD ALL MY GREAT IDEAS ABOUT WRITING Betsy MacIsaac & Robert Goldberg, Yorke Construction Corporation BUT WE ALL HAVE TO MOVE ON WITH ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND MEMORIES Jenny & Jon Steingart IT ALL STARTED WHEN MY COUSINS JOIN IN SO THEY OBLIGED ME AND MY SISTERS TO BOING IN moving tables MEMORIES, DO I STORE THEM? The Dantchik Family MEMORIES, THEY COULD BE STORIES Patrice & Louis Friedman REMEMBERING THE PAST AND TELLING THE FUTURE WHILE RUNNING FAST ON A TIME LINE NEW NEIGHBORS tables HOW MUCH AM I GOnna MISS THE OLD PLACE? WHERE I HAD ALL MY GREAT IDEAS ABOUT WRITING Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Fred Nelson OUR NEIGHBORHOOD LOOKING AT US CUTTING THE RIBBON I GUESS THERE’LL BE A PARTY AFTER THE CELEBRATION Janine & Jeffrey Yass I BET SOMEONE WILL BE COOKING SOME CHICKEN THERE’LL BE A MESS THAT I WON’T BE CLEANING up WELCOME WAGONS tables HEY BUT WE’RE KEEPING THE PING PONG TABLE AND THE PROPS CBS Corporation I HOPE THE COPS DON’T STOP US THE KIDS READY TO RUSH IN The Dawkins Family Foundation BUT FIRST THEY HAVE TO CRUSH IN Carolyn & Neil DeSena

HOW MUCH AM I GOnna MISS THE OLD PLACE? Rose Gasner & Larry Chertoff WHERE I HAD ALL MY GREAT IDEAS ABOUT WRITING Bev Gasner HOW MUCH AM I gonna MISS THE OLD PLACE? Freddie Gershon, Music Theater International WHERE I HAD ALL MY GREAT IDEAS ABOUT WRITING Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros & Johnny Coffeeshopolis SAYING GOODBYE TO THE PAST Andrea Johnson AND SAYING HELLO TO THE FUTURE Rona & Randolph Nelson

SEE OUR NEW PLACE IT’S GREAT Ruth Nelson SEE OUR NEW PLACE IT’S GREAT Steve Martin Charitable Foundation SEE OUR NEW PLACE IT’S GREAT Daryl Roth SEE OUR NEW PLACE IT’S GREAT SEE OUR NEW PLACE IT’S GREAT Wendy vanden Heuvel & Brad Coley

HOW MUCH AM I GOnna MISS THE OLD PLACE? WHERE I HAD ALL MY GREAT IDEAS ABOUT WRITING

2 7 Change Is Great It Can Be Good or Bad Lyrics by Jazmine Mikell, age 12 Lyrics by Katie Liu, age 11 Composed by Henry Krieger, performed by Mary Testa Composed by Jeanine Tesori Back-up singers: Performed by Lilli Cooper and Mandy Gonzalez Tim Cain, Megan Cramer, Crystal Dickinson, & Alex Tomas IT CAN BE BAD OR GOOD CHANGE CAN BE GREAT, IT’S OKAY IT CAN BE BAD OR GOOD IF YOU WANT THIS PLACE TO STAY TO BE IN FUTURE OF 52ND STREET PROJECT BUT THERE AIN’T NOTHING WRONG WITH CHANGE

(Spoken) Listen everyone IT’S BAD BECAUSE THERE’S A LOT OF POOP UNDER THE TREE THERE AIN’T NOTHING WRONG WITH CHANGE AND IT’S SO BIG THAT YOU’RE LOST IN THERE OH, YOU MAY NOT LIKE CHANGE ALSO IT FEELS I WAS GOING TO FALL DOWN BUT I DON’T REALLY CARE IT CAN BE BAD OR GOOD LISTEN TO OUR VOICES TO BE IN FUTURE OF 52ND STREET PROJECT LISTEN TO OUR MELODY WE’RE SOO SERIOUS IT’S GOOD BECAUSE TO HAVE MORE PLACES WHEN YOU HEAR OUR VOICES AND TO STAY HERE ALL THE TIME WHEN YOU HEAR OUR MELODY AND BIGGER PLACES YOU WILL SEE HOW Good CHANGE CAN BE ALSO THE BUS STOP IS ACROSS THE STREET

CHANGE IS GREAT, IT’S OKAY I FEEL SAD AND HAPPY IF YOU WANT THIS PLACE TO STAY ALSO BAD AND GOOD BUT THERE AIN’T NOTHING WRONG WITH CHANGE I FEEL SAD AND HAPPY ALSO BAD AND GOOD SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO LET GO BUT CHANGE IS GOOD I’LL GIVE YOU MY HAND I THINK IT’S GOOD TO THE NEW SPECIAL PLACE BECAUSE I LIKE A BIGGER PLACE

OH, AIN’T NOTHING WRONG WITH CHANGE AIN’T NOTHING WRONG WITH CHANGE AIN’T NOTHING WRONG, AIN’T NOTHING WRONG AIN’T NOTHING WRONG WITH CHANGE

ALL I CAN SEE IS A PICTURE OF ME ON TOP OF THE BALCONY WITH MY HAIR AND MY DRESS FLOWING IN THE WIND

CHANGE IS GREAT, IT’S OKAY IF YOU WANT THIS PLACE TO STAY BUT THERE AIN’T NOTHING WRONG WITH CHANGE

SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO LET GO BUT CHANGE IS GOOD I’LL GIVE YOU MY HAND TO THAT NEW SPECIAL PLACE

AIN’T NOTHING WRONG OH, NOTHING WRONG OH, AIN’T NOTHING WRONG WITH CHANGE 6 3 The 52nd Street Song I Gotta Move On Lyrics by Aidan Martinez, age 11 Lyrics by Doris Alcantara, age 12 Composed by Robert Reale, performed by John Ellison Conlee Composed and performed by Dayna Kurtz Back-up singers: Tim Cain, Megan Cramer, Crystal Dickinson, and Alex Tomas I WANNA MOVE ON GOTTA GET GOIN’ WITH MY LIFE WHAT MEANS THE WORLD HAS DISAPPEARED I’LL MISS HOW I USED TO GO THERE FROM SCHOOL NEEDA HIDE FROM REALITY SUCH A LITTLE PLACE 52ND STREET PROJECT I NEED SOMEWHERE TO GO WHY DID YOU REPLACE? SOMEWHERE TO HIDE SOMEONE TO HELP ME DECIDE LIZ IS ASKING FOR HOMEWORK AGAIN NOW THAT YOU’RE GONE…… IN A SQUEAKY VOICE SHE WAS BEGGING US TO LEARN I’M NOT GONNA STOP RUNNIN’ I HAVE NO CHOICE NOT TILL I FIND YA THE RAIN AIN’T GONNA BRING ME DOWN OH, THAT PROJECT ON 52ND STREET AND THE WIND AIN’T GONNA SET ME BACK THAT PROJECT WHERE EVERYONE’S SO SWEET THOUGH THESE CHAINS MAY HOLD ME STEADY THAT PROJECT You’ve been a great help TO ME I’M GONNA BREAK OUT OF THEM WHEN I’M READY IT’S A MARVELOUS PLACE TO BE I’M GONNA SPREAD MY WINGS AND FLY WHEN I WALKED TO THE NEW PLACE I’M GONNA REACH YOU IN THE SKY I WAS FEARFUL THERE AIN’T GONNA BE NO MORE REASONS TO CRY BUT THEN I WALKED INTO THE NEW PLACE THERE’S ONLY ONE PROBLEM I FELT CHEERFUL I NEED SOMEWHERE TO GO LIZ’S OFFICE IS SO VERY SMALL SOMEWHERE TO HIDE LIKE A HUNDRED PINKIES SOMEONE TO HELP ME DECIDE NOW’S SHE’S GONNA GET A BIG ONE NOW THAT YOU’RE GONE…… DAYS GO BY AS FAST AS YOU BLINK I’M GONNA MOVE ON OH PROJECT ON 52ND STREET WITH YOU ALWAYS IN MIND OH THAT PROJECT WHERE EVERYONE’S SO SWEET YOU’LL NEVER BE LEFT BEHIND THAT PROJECT You’ve been a great help TO ME BUT I GOTTA MOVE ON IT’S A MARVELOUS PLACE TO BE

THEY TAKE CARE OF ME...

4 5 The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. The Replay program gives children who are graduates of the Project’s Playmaking class a chance to hone their skills in an advanced writing workshop taught by Megan Cramer and Reg Flowers. Over the nine weeks of Replay class, these young playwrights explored varied sources of inspiration, including a visit to the Whitney Museum, The 52nd Street Project Presents studied dramatic structure, and learned to embrace their own personal writing style. The resulting plays are featured in tonight’s reading. The 2009 Lorraine Cohen

Special Thanks We’re grateful to James Houghton, Tara Geesaman, Kara Aghabekian, and the rest of the staff at The Signature Theatre for making this evening possible. The plays wouldn’t have made it to the page without the help of these Replay class volunteers: Stephen Ellis, Ginny Lee, Don Nguyen, Jessica Provenz, Vickie Ramirez, Sharyn Rothstein, Rory Scholl, Shane West, and Pia Wilson. We’d especially like to thank the Cohen family and friends for their support of Replay.

The Project Staff Gus Rogerson...... Artistic Director Carol Ochs...... Executive Director John Sheehy...... Director of Development and Marketing George Babiak...... Production Manager Liz Bell...... Director of Education Megan Cramer...... Program Director Diana Rojas...... Associate Program Director Joshua A. Moody...... Development Assistant Chris Ceraso...... Teen Dean Iris A. Brown...... Graphic Designer Chassity Damiani...... Replay Class Assistant 8 new plays by Jenisse Bouret, Carla Oliva, Azalea Rosario, Angel Silva...... Receptionists 8 young playwrights Interns...... Alyssa Kuhn, Olivia Harris, Brent Rivers Monday, June 15, 2009

The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors 7:30 p.m. Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder The Signature Theatre at Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Carolyn C. DeSena Shirley Rumierk, The Peter Norton Space Wendy Ettinger, alumni member 555 West 42nd Street chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., Louis P. Friedman alumni member Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart Larry Jones Pamala Tyson James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros The Theme Park, Yo Pocket Masters Unlimited by Haley Zoe Martinez, age 11 by Frankie Williams, age 13 Directed by John Steber B Directed by Tom Schall Nene...... Edward O’Blenis Frankie, Jr...... Christopher Evan Welch Jenny...... Mercedes Herrero R Steven, Jr...... Kevin Geer Washington/Computer...... George Babiak Trouble With Friends by Gerardo Escamilla, age 12 I Loving Directed by Tom Schall E by Alizette Zapata, age 11. Troublemaker...... Christopher Evan Welch Directed by Maureen Towey Perry Jerry...... Kevin Geer F Nicole...... Emily Dorsch Paco de Taco da Third...... George Babiak Gerry...... Howard Overshown Mom...... Ginny Lee Working My Butt Off!!! by Tiara Varela, age 11 Security Guard Directed by Maureen Towey I by Michael Bannister, age 12. Daise...... Emily Dorsch N Directed by Patricia McGregor Robber...... Howard Overshown Michelle...... Phyllis Somerville Announcer/Cashier...... Ginny Lee T Lily...... Marsha Stephanie Blake Robber #1...... Rory Scholl The Freaky Pop-Star and the Regular Girl E Robber #2...... Stephen Ellis by Samantha Paduani, age 10 Boss...... Josh Moody Directed by Patricia McGregor R Ashley...... Phyllis Somerville 15, 4, 2, 1 Carey Hilson...... Marsha Stephanie Blake M by Elizabeth Vazquez, age 11 Poperatzis...... Stephen Ellis, Josh Moody, Rory Scholl Directed by John Steber I Cheetohs Lay/Jonnifer...... Edward O’Blenis S Alicia (Ally)/Sugah Momma...... Mercedes Herrero S I O N Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director

The 52nd Street Project (The Project) is dedicated to the creation and The 52nd Street Project Presents production of new plays for and by kids between the ages of ten and eighteen who reside in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood in New York City. The Project does this through unique mentoring programs that match kids with professional (and volunteer!) theater artists.

The Project is about making children proud of themselves. The Project is not about teaching children to act, although they will learn to. It is not about teaching them to write plays, although they will learn that as well. What it is about is giving a kid an experience of success. It is about giving a kid an opportunity to prove that he or she has something of value to offer, something that comes from within that he or she alone possesses, something that cannot be taken away.

The Project’s Teen Ensemble is the final step in the kids’ training: a two-year acting class that culminates in the production of a full-length play by William Shakespeare, the very one you are seeing tonight. This year’s show is being done in New York and Marfa, Texas. We are very grateful to our Lone Star hosts for enabling this tour. Directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian The following foundations and government agencies have Adapted from William Shakespeare’s generously supported the Teen Program through their contributions: King Lear City of New York Department of Cultural Affairs by Chris Ceraso with Reg Flowers and Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation The 52nd Street Project Teen Ensemble National Endowment for the Arts New York State Council on the Arts Produced by Megan Cramer The Surdna Foundation New York City: June 26 and 27, 2009 - The East 13th St. Theater

Marfa, Texas: July 3, 2009 - The Crowley Theater THE CAST LEAR...... Chris Ceraso GONERIL, 1st Daughter to Lear...... Caitlin McWethy REGAN, 2nd Daughter to Lear...... Kayelani Almonte CORDELIA, 3rd Daughter to Lear...... Merlaine Mendez FOOL...... Merlaine Mendez GLOUCESTER...... Megan Cramer EDGAR, Son to Gloucester...... Kimani Lewis-Ashley The Project Staff EDMUND, Bastard Son to Gloucester...... Victor Cortes Gus Rogerson...... Artistic Director Carol Ochs...... Executive Director Time: The not-too-distant future. John Sheehy...... Director of Development and Marketing George Babiak...... Production Manager Production Staff Liz Bell...... Director of Education Megan Cramer...... Program Director Movement Czar...... Noah Racey Diana Rojas...... Associate Program Director Movement Czarina...... Sara Brians Joshua A. Moody...... Development Assistant Lighting Designer...... Burke Brown Chris Ceraso...... Teen Dean Costume Designer...... Kathleen Doyle Iris A. Brown...... Graphic Designer Sound Designer...... Brent Rivers Jenisse Bouret, Azalea Rosario, Angel Silva...... Receptionists Stage Manager/Board Operator...... Olivia Harris Olivia Harris, Brent Rivers...... Interns Flyer/Program Art design...... Jessica Ellis

New York Thanks: Patrick Barnes, Ian Hersey, Catherine Mueller, Doug Nervik, The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Andrew Sherman, Becky White. Ben Barenholtz Carol Ochs Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, founder Marfa Thanks: Ree and Jason Willaford, Tim Crowley, Jennifer Bell, Rob Rachel Chanoff Gus Rogerson Crowley, Evelyn Luciani, Saarin Keck and Pizza Foundation, Squeeze Marfa, Joe and Lanna Duncan and Jetts at The Paisano Hotel, Pablo Alvarado, David Cathy Dantchik Shirley Rumierk, Beebe and Padres Restaurant, Austin Street Cafe, Krista Steinhauer and Carolyn C. DeSena alumni member Adam Bork and Food Shark, Tom and Toshi and Cochineal Restaurant, John Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., Wotowicz and Virginia Leberman, Thunderbird Hotel, Gallerie Urbane, Ball- Louis P. Friedman alumni member room Marfa, Ayn Foundation, and Gretchen Coles. Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart Larry Jones Merritt Tilney An extra round of special thanks goes to Reg Flowers for his extraordinary James McDaniel Pamala Tyson contribution to this production and to this Teen Ensemble. Frances McDormand Wendy vanden Heuvel Noël Mihalow John A. Vassilaros PROJECT LEAR - THE SYNOPSIS - ACT 1 PROJECT LEAR - THE SYNOPSIS - ACT 1

Lear has three daughters: Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia. His caretaker, Mrs. Gloucester, Lear has three daughters: Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia. His caretaker, Mrs. Gloucester, has two sons: Edgar (her legitimate son) and Edmund (born out of wedlock). has two sons: Edgar (her legitimate son) and Edmund (born out of wedlock). The ailing Lear decides to give up the responsibilities of his household. He calls his daugh- The ailing Lear decides to give up the responsibilities of his household. He calls his daughters together, intending to divide his great wealth and property between the three of them. He ters together, intending to divide his great wealth and property between the three of them. He asks them to tell him how much they love him, and Goneril and Regan oblige with exagger- asks them to tell him how much they love him, and Goneril and Regan oblige with exagger- ated expressions of their affection. Plainspoken Cordelia, however, states simply that he is her ated expressions of their affection. Plainspoken Cordelia, however, states simply that he is her father and she loves him, and refuses to say more. Angry, Lear disinherits her and divides his father and she loves him, and refuses to say more. Angry, Lear disinherits her and divides his property only between Goneril and Regan. Gloucester fails to prevent Lear from making this property only between Goneril and Regan. Gloucester fails to prevent Lear from making this rash decision, but she does manage to help Cordelia by sending her towards Dover, where rash decision, but she does manage to help Cordelia by sending her towards Dover, where she will find shelter at Gloucester’s property. The two remaining sisters reflect that his increas- she will find shelter at Gloucester’s property. The two remaining sisters reflect that his increas- ing unpredictability may have unpleasant consequences for them as well, and devise their ing unpredictability may have unpleasant consequences for them as well, and devise their own strategy for dealing with him. own strategy for dealing with him. Seeing how easy it is for a parent’s allegiances to turn from one child to another, Edmund Seeing how easy it is for a parent’s allegiances to turn from one child to another, Edmund concocts a plan to make his mother turn against his brother Edgar, and make Edmund the concocts a plan to make his mother turn against his brother Edgar, and make Edmund the legal heir. He forges a letter to himself from Edgar, which outlines a plan to kill their mother legal heir. He forges a letter to himself from Edgar, which outlines a plan to kill their mother and take her money. When Gloucester discovers him reading this letter, she learns of the sup- and take her money. When Gloucester discovers him reading this letter, she learns of the sup- posed plot and sends Edmund off to look for his brother. Edmund finds Edgar, and advises him posed plot and sends Edmund off to look for his brother. Edmund finds Edgar, and advises him to hide until further notice, which Edgar does. to hide until further notice, which Edgar does. Meanwhile, Lear has gone to stay at Goneril’s house with his crew of one hundred follow- Meanwhile, Lear has gone to stay at Goneril’s house with his crew of one hundred followers, including his partner-in-crime, The Fool. Their wild behavior is so annoying that Goneril ers, including his partner-in-crime, The Fool. Their wild behavior is so annoying that Goneril demands her father reduce his entourage. Angrily refusing, Lear storms out dramatically (fol- demands her father reduce his entourage. Angrily refusing, Lear storms out dramatically (followed by the Fool), declaring that he -- and his men -- will now stay with Regan. He sends the lowed by the Fool), declaring that he -- and his men -- will now stay with Regan. He sends the Fool ahead to Regan with a letter announcing his arrival. Fool ahead to Regan with a letter announcing his arrival. That night, the cunning Edmund convinces Edgar that his mother is sending someone to That night, the cunning Edmund convinces Edgar that his mother is sending someone to kill him, and urges him to run away. As Edgar leaves, Edmund wounds himself to give the ap- kill him, and urges him to run away. As Edgar leaves, Edmund wounds himself to give the ap- pearance of having fought to capture his brother. Gloucester swears that she will catch, pun- pearance of having fought to capture his brother. Gloucester swears that she will catch, pun- ish, and disown Edgar, promising to give everything to Edmund. Just then, Regan appears. ish, and disown Edgar, promising to give everything to Edmund. Just then, Regan appears. She has heard of Edgar’s alleged plot and is impressed with Edmund, pressing him into her She has heard of Edgar’s alleged plot and is impressed with Edmund, pressing him into her service. She then reveals that she has come to stay with Gloucester for the night in order to service. She then reveals that she has come to stay with Gloucester for the night in order to avoid being home when her father and his crew arrive at her house. She found out about their avoid being home when her father and his crew arrive at her house. She found out about their impending arrival from the Fool, whom she has put in the stocks for his rudeness, and brought impending arrival from the Fool, whom she has put in the stocks for his rudeness, and brought with her to Gloucester’s. with her to Gloucester’s. Meanwhile, Edgar runs from him home into the forest and disguises himself as a scratchy- Meanwhile, Edgar runs from him home into the forest and disguises himself as a scratchy- voiced beggar, “Poor Tom.” voiced beggar, “Poor Tom.” Lear finally arrives at Gloucester’s house, having followed Regan there. Furious at find- Lear finally arrives at Gloucester’s house, having followed Regan there. Furious at finding the Fool restrained, he storms in. Lear demands to come and stay with Regan, but she ing the Fool restrained, he storms in. Lear demands to come and stay with Regan, but she refuses, saying that she isn’t at home and isn’t prepared for his visit yet. Just then, Goneril refuses, saying that she isn’t at home and isn’t prepared for his visit yet. Just then, Goneril appears. The two sisters confront their father together, insisting that if he is going to live with appears. The two sisters confront their father together, insisting that if he is going to live with them, he should come to their houses alone, with no followers. Livid, Lear says he would them, he should come to their houses alone, with no followers. Livid, Lear says he would rather be homeless than agree to such a thing, and storms out with the Fool into the stormy rather be homeless than agree to such a thing, and storms out with the Fool into the stormy night. Gloucester vows to help Lear anyhow, and also decides to write to Cordelia in Dover, night. Gloucester vows to help Lear anyhow, and also decides to write to Cordelia in Dover, telling her about her sisters’ actions. telling her about her sisters’ actions. ACT 2 ACT 2 The night grows stormier. Lear runs out into the storm, insane with grief and anger over his The night grows stormier. Lear runs out into the storm, insane with grief and anger over his daughters’ behavior. The Fool finally succeeds in dragging him towards a shack where they daughters’ behavior. The Fool finally succeeds in dragging him towards a shack where they run into “Poor Tom” (Edgar in disguise). Gloucester comes rushing out into the storm, failing to run into “Poor Tom” (Edgar in disguise). Gloucester comes rushing out into the storm, failing to recognize her son Edgar, and tells the Fool that she fears that Goneril and Regan want their recognize her son Edgar, and tells the Fool that she fears that Goneril and Regan want their father dead. Gloucester begs the Fool to hurry with Lear to Dover where they will be safe with father dead. Gloucester begs the Fool to hurry with Lear to Dover where they will be safe with Cordelia. The Fool drags Lear off through the storm towards Dover, while Edgar marvels at Cordelia. The Fool drags Lear off through the storm towards Dover, while Edgar marvels at the sad state of the once-great Lear. the sad state of the once-great Lear. Back at Gloucester’s house, Edmund has revealed his mother’s communication with Cord- Back at Gloucester’s house, Edmund has revealed his mother’s communication with Cord- elia to his new mistress Regan. When Regan and Goneril realize the extent of Gloucester’s elia to his new mistress Regan. When Regan and Goneril realize the extent of Gloucester’s treachery -- that she helped Cordelia AND has now sent Lear to Dover to join her -- they plot treachery -- that she helped Cordelia AND has now sent Lear to Dover to join her -- they plot revenge. When Gloucester returns home, she is confronted by Goneril and Regan, who tie revenge. When Gloucester returns home, she is confronted by Goneril and Regan, who tie her up and demand explanation. When Gloucester defiantly says that she didn’t want to see her up and demand explanation. When Gloucester defiantly says that she didn’t want to see a father as good as Lear destroyed by evil children, Regan declares that she shall never see a father as good as Lear destroyed by evil children, Regan declares that she shall never see such a thing, and the sisters gouge out her eyes in fury. When Gloucester calls on Edmund to such a thing, and the sisters gouge out her eyes in fury. When Gloucester calls on Edmund to help her, the sisters reveal that Edmund was the one who gave them the incriminating letter. help her, the sisters reveal that Edmund was the one who gave them the incriminating letter. The blinded and devastated Gloucester stumbles out into the night, encountering Edgar, The blinded and devastated Gloucester stumbles out into the night, encountering Edgar, who is horrified by the sight of his blind mother. She declares that she is trying to get to Dover, who is horrified by the sight of his blind mother. She declares that she is trying to get to Dover, where she will throw herself off the cliffs to end her worthless life. Still pretending to be “Poor where she will throw herself off the cliffs to end her worthless life. Still pretending to be “Poor Tom”, Edgar offers to lead her to Dover, hoping to find a way to restore her desire to live. Tom”, Edgar offers to lead her to Dover, hoping to find a way to restore her desire to live. Having found out that Cordelia plans to wage war against them, Goneril and Regan leave Having found out that Cordelia plans to wage war against them, Goneril and Regan leave Gloucester’s house separately to prepare their armies to go to battle. Edmund escorts Goneril Gloucester’s house separately to prepare their armies to go to battle. Edmund escorts Goneril to her house, where they flirt dangerously. Regan suspects something is going on between to her house, where they flirt dangerously. Regan suspects something is going on between them, and warns Edmund to stay away from her sister. Now, everyone is making their way to- them, and warns Edmund to stay away from her sister. Now, everyone is making their way towards Dover -- Goneril, Regan, and Edmund with their armies, Lear with the Fool, and Glouc- wards Dover -- Goneril, Regan, and Edmund with their armies, Lear with the Fool, and Glouc- ester with “Poor Tom”. Cordelia is already there, furious at her sisters and ready to rumble. ester with “Poor Tom”. Cordelia is already there, furious at her sisters and ready to rumble. When “Poor Tom” and Gloucester arrive in Dover, Edgar makes his blind mother believe When “Poor Tom” and Gloucester arrive in Dover, Edgar makes his blind mother believe that they are on the top of the highest cliff, although they are really on level ground. Gloucester that they are on the top of the highest cliff, although they are really on level ground. Gloucester believes him, and jumps, thinking to end her life. Edgar then runs up to her, pretending to be believes him, and jumps, thinking to end her life. Edgar then runs up to her, pretending to be a stranger who watched her fall, and praises the miracle of her survival. Gloucester agrees, a stranger who watched her fall, and praises the miracle of her survival. Gloucester agrees, and vows to live. and vows to live. When Lear and the Fool arrive in Dover, the Fool collapses from exhaustion and dies. When Lear and the Fool arrive in Dover, the Fool collapses from exhaustion and dies. Cordelia arrives to find Lear half-crazed, but he soon recognizes her and they have a tearful Cordelia arrives to find Lear half-crazed, but he soon recognizes her and they have a tearful reunion. reunion. When Goneril, Regan, and Edmund arrive in Dover, the sisters quarrel over their mutual When Goneril, Regan, and Edmund arrive in Dover, the sisters quarrel over their mutual desire for Edmund. He convinces them to focus on the business at hand, and they prepare desire for Edmund. He convinces them to focus on the business at hand, and they prepare for battle. Edmund realizes that one of the sisters must die for him to achieve his goals. The for battle. Edmund realizes that one of the sisters must die for him to achieve his goals. The battle commences and Edgar (still pretending to be a stranger) leaves Gloucester in a safe battle commences and Edgar (still pretending to be a stranger) leaves Gloucester in a safe place while he helps fight for Cordelia. But when Cordelia tragically loses the battle, he runs place while he helps fight for Cordelia. But when Cordelia tragically loses the battle, he runs off. Edmund sends Lear and Cordelia to prison, with a Captain, whose instructions are to hang off. Edmund sends Lear and Cordelia to prison, with a Captain, whose instructions are to hang Cordelia in the prison and make it look like suicide. Goneril and Regan congratulate Edmund Cordelia in the prison and make it look like suicide. Goneril and Regan congratulate Edmund on the military victory, and Regan declares her intention to marry him, although she seems to on the military victory, and Regan declares her intention to marry him, although she seems to be feeling very sick. They are interrupted by a mysterious stranger (Edgar, yet again!), who be feeling very sick. They are interrupted by a mysterious stranger (Edgar, yet again!), who challenges Edmund to a duel. They fight, and Edmund falls. Devastated, Regan, now very challenges Edmund to a duel. They fight, and Edmund falls. Devastated, Regan, now very sick, crawls towards Edmund’s fallen body. Goneril, also devastated, chastises Edmund for sick, crawls towards Edmund’s fallen body. Goneril, also devastated, chastises Edmund for fighting a stranger, and then carries the ailing Regan off to rest. fighting a stranger, and then carries the ailing Regan off to rest. Edgar reveals himself to Edmund, and explains his journey towards Dover with their mother. Edgar reveals himself to Edmund, and explains his journey towards Dover with their mother. He reveals that when he finally told Gloucester who he was, her heart was unable to handle all He reveals that when he finally told Gloucester who he was, her heart was unable to handle all the emotion, and “burst, smilingly.” Goneril then comes staggering back in, a bloody weapon the emotion, and “burst, smilingly.” Goneril then comes staggering back in, a bloody weapon in her hand. She confesses that she poisoned Regan, who is now dead, and in regret stabbed in her hand. She confesses that she poisoned Regan, who is now dead, and in regret stabbed herself. She also dies. Edmund realizes they have both died because of him. Repenting, with herself. She also dies. Edmund realizes they have both died because of him. Repenting, with his last breath he begs Edgar to run to the prison and rescue Lear and Cordelia, then he dies. his last breath he begs Edgar to run to the prison and rescue Lear and Cordelia, then he dies. But Edgar is too late. Lear enters carrying the dead body of Cordelia. Edgar tries to comfort But Edgar is too late. Lear enters carrying the dead body of Cordelia. Edgar tries to comfort him, but Lear, overcome, collapses and dies. Edgar stands alone, the sole heir to a devastated him, but Lear, overcome, collapses and dies. Edgar stands alone, the sole heir to a devastated land. land. The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: The Altman Foundation; AON; APA Talent Agency; Big Wood Foundation; BKSK Architects; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; CMR Comedy; Consolidated Edison; The Dermot Company; The Educational Foundation Of America; The Dra- matists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Gio Productions, Inc.; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The The 52nd Street Project Presents William & Mary Greve Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; Saul Horowitz, Jr. Fund; Hudson Scenic Studio; JKW Foundation; Kresge Foundation; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Lightspeed Financial LLC; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Equity Associated, Llp; LuEsther T. Mertz Founda- tion; J.P. Morgan Charitable Trust; The New World Foundation; Newman’s Own Foundation; The New York Times Company Foundation; NYFA; Primiano Electric Corp.; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Jonathan Rose Companies, Inc.; Shapiro & Lobel; The Shaw Family Endowment Fund; The Shubert Organization; St. Vincent De Paul Foun- dation; The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; Stranahan Foundation; Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; Theatre Communications Group, Inc.; Watkins, Inc.; Wiener Family Foundation; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year. (list current as of 7/23/09):

Robert Abrams & Liz Flahive & Jeff Cox John Lyons David Ross & Laura Ross Cynthia Vance Kristen Frank & Tamir Hashem Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Daryl Roth Emily Armstrong Louis & Patrice Friedman Greg MacPherson & Robert Saget Dylan & Becky Baker Connie Garrido & Ray Rotolo Jane Perlmutter Marcia Santoni & John Morris Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Beverly Gasner Steve Martin Meredith Beeuwkes Scarlet Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Christina Gerber Drew McCoy & Amy Aquino Karin & Tom Schall Gavin Berger & Freddie Gershon Frances McDormand & Whitney Scott & Craig Berggren Jilian Gersten & Brian Shuman Joel Coen Peter Jacobson Rajeev Bhandari Alex Gersten-Vassilaros & Ann McLarty & Chuck Knauss Robert Shaffron & John Davis Pat Birch John A. Vassilaros Josie Merck & Pam Shaw & Victor Syrmis Kerrison Black Nancy Giles Jim Stevenson Jonathan Sheffer Lewis Black Tony Goldwyn & Jane Musky Al Minafo Peter Shinoda Andrew Blackman & James Gosnell Eric Mindich & Stacey Mindich Meg Simon Tatiana Rutkowski Richard Gottfried Emily & John Morgan Tom Slaughter Lawrence Blau Stephen & Cathy Graham Bruce Moulton Robert Smigel & Emily Blavatnik Susannah Gray & John Lyons Karen “Special K” Munkel Michelle Smigel Allison & Robert Blinken Jan Gura & Alan Pickman Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & Jonathan & Jennifer Soros Becky Browder & David & Ann Hausmann Adam Spilka Paul Logan Ted Neustadt Sally Holmes & Doug Curtis John Mustin & Kimberly Mustin Dimitri & Helen Sogoloff Al Cardinali William Holtzman & Fred Nelson Gavin & Joan Solotar Robert & Holly Carter S. Sylvia Shepard Randy & Rona Nelson Steven & Farrell Starker Judy Cashmore Katy Homans & Ruth Nelson Jenny & Jon Steingart Rachel Chanoff Patterson Sims James Neuberger & Michael & Marjorie Stern Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron Saul Horowitz Helen Stambler Michael Stone Ronald Cohen Sarah Horowitz & Cynthia Nixon David Suehsdorf & Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin David Venarde Rachel & Larry Norton Janet E. Muir Judith-Ann Corrente Andrea Johnson Carol Ochs & Richard Sweren David Costabile Douglas & Katie Jordan Bruce MacVittie Jeanine Tesori Billy Crudup Bob Joy Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Anne Tilney & Douglas Kaden Arthur Dantchik Michael Joyce Paula Park Anne Torsiglieri & Cathy Dantchik Maurice Kanbar Jessica Pell Michael Bernard Leslie Dantchik Cindy Kaplan & David Froelich Elizabeth Peters Pamala & Sean Tyson Peter & Judith Dawkins Stephen & Susan Ko Peter & Ana Rosa Phillips Carol L. Nadell & Jim Delaney Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Judy Goldman & Richard E. Van Deusen Neil DeSena & Howard Laks & Irena Laks Michael Pillinger Wendy vanden Heuvel & Carolyn DeSena Michael P. Lawrence Peter & Helen Randolph Brad Coley William Dockery Warren Leight Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Ed Vassallo Richard & Rebecca Dresser Robert Sean Leonard & Jennifer Reichle Joe Versace Adam Dubin & Rochelle Dubin Gaby Salick Jacquelyn Reingold Mary Pat Walsh Peter Jay Fernandez & Tom Leonardis Ira Resnick Lynn & Sam Waterston Denise Burse Martin Levine Burt Resnick & Judy Resnick Ali Marsh Suzanne Fine & Harold Levison & Ilyse Levison Kevin Louis Reymond & Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Christian Salomone Anna Li & Frank Sposato Dana Lee Reymond Michael & Zena Wiener Angelina Fiordellisi & Melissa Liebling-Goldberg & Michael Richter & Richard Willis & Jill Willis Matt Williams John Barrett Veronica Richter Geoffrey Wills Peter Fisch & Jill Levy Fisch Michael & Marjorie Loeb Joseph Rokacz & Larry Gordon Frank Wood Katie Flahive Mark Lonow & JoAnne Astrow David Rosenberg Lynne Zeavin & Donald Moss Square One: The Original Plays The Annual Block Island One-on-Ones - July, 2009 at the Ensemble Studio Theatre COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The 52nd Street Project Staff Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50, $2, $1.50 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director and featuring Shel Silverstein’s John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing “Fivey and Twoey” logo: George Babiak, Production Manager Project T-shirts and tanks...... $12.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Caps...... $20.00 Megan Cramer, Program Director Project Mugs...... $5.00 Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Josh Moody, Development Assistant Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Jan Gura, Capital Campaign Consultant Project Notebook...... $5.00 Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Azalea Rosario, Angel Silva,Teen Receptionists Thank you for coming to SQUARE ONE! If you are not on our mailing list (or if Jenisse Bouret, Teen Homework Helper your address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way Olivia Harris and Brent Rivers, Interns out or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are inter- “Square One” Production Staff ested in becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form. Composer/Music Director Megan Cramer, Olivia Harris, KIm D. Sherman Rafael Irrizarry III, Josh Moody, Set Designer John Sheehy Please add me to your mailing list: 07/09 Kevin Joseph Roach Backstage Crew ______Lighting Designer Doris Alcantara, name Greg MacPherson Carlos Dumé, ______Costume Designer Olivia Harris, address Katherine Brown Brent Rivers ______Assistant Costume Designer Load-in and Light-hang Crew city s STATE Zip Doris Alcantara Doris Alcantara, Jason Hare, ______Goddess of Sound Ray Harold, Christopher Randolph, home phone Vanessa Valdes Tom Schall ______Stage Manager House Managers daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address Casey Keeler Liz Bell, ______Slide Designs Josh Moody, MY occupation George Babiak and the Karin Schall ______Project Slide Archive Flyer/Program Art: Linda Beck my hobbies Prop Design Team Chefs Doris Alcantara, George Babiak, Martha Velie-Gass, Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: Liz Bell, Katherine Brown, Pat Ritter ❏ Help load in and out for shows ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. The One-on-One Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Project is ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. supported by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The 52nd Street Project is a member of If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), Art/NY and a participant in the New Generations Program, funded by Doris Duke Charitable Foundation/ you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., #2E, New York, NY 10019. Or The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the national fax it to (212) 333-5598. organization for the American Theater. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Coming up soon! Ben Barenholtz Carol Ochs Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, founder Rachel Chanoff Gus Rogerson Cathy Dantchik Shirley Rumierk, Carolyn DeSena alumni member Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., alumni member Louis P. Friedman Jenny Steingart Stephen Graham, chair Merritt Tilney James McDaniel Pamala Tyson Frances McDormand Wendy vanden Heuvel Noël Mihalow John A. Vassilaros

What’s Going On Here? The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. SQUARE ONE! is a production of our One-on-One program, which is designed to give children the opportunity to go away for Come see the next one-week stays in the country and enjoy the undivided attention of a profes- batch of One-on- sional theater artist who serves as friend, mentor, and collaborator. Ones next month in this very space! In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Abbeville Press; Stephanie Berger Photography; 10 new kids! Lewis Black; Richard Blackstone; Bloomingdale’s; Iris A. Brown Design; City 10 new adults! Winery; A Curran Affair; Kate Cusack; EMI Records; Yorke Construction; 10 new plays! The S.F. Giants; Newman’s Own; Macy’s; PineRock; The N/Nickelodeon; Pharma/Omni Printing; Shapiro Lobel, LLP; Wendy Stulberg ; The Yankees; Same old theme! John A. Vassilaros & Sons; Watkins Incorporated; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Hudson Scenic; and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

Special Thanks Our Host Families – Elliot & Amy Nerenberg; Sue Black; The Homans Fam- ily; Jennifer & Elliot Taubman; Ron & Judy Tierney; Joya Verde & Virginia BE ON THE LOOKOUT! Dare; Martha Velie-Gass & Pat Ritter; and our headquarters host Dr. Christina Biaggi. Sincere thanks to our chefs Pat Ritter & Martha Velie-Gass; Lynn We are always Reale; Kate Butcher & everyone at Block Island Realty; Block Island Maritime searching for interns. Institute; Block Island Airport; McQuade’s Marketplace; Robbie Brown; Rita & Steve Draper; Amelia Gallant at the Block Island Grocery; Cindy & Stan If you know of any college or graduate students who might enjoy working with Geer at the Depot; Glenn & Annie Hall; Interstate Navigation; Josie Merck & us, playing with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, please have Jim Stevenson; Kim Gaffett and the Ocean View Foundation; Ben Wohlberg; them contact George Babiak or Megan Cramer. We are especially looking for Amanda Gass; Greg MacPherson and Doug Nervik; and Bruce MacVittie. interns for the Fall of 2009 and the Spring of 2010. Thanks! Square One: The Original Plays - ACT 1 Square One: The Original Plays - ACT 2

All original music composed by Kim D. Sherman ROCK AGE THE CASE OF THE SWEET-TOOTHED BUTLER Written and directed by John Sheehy Written and directed by Josh Moody for Lucas Ruedel, age 11 for Jeremy Sanchez, age 13 Sherlock Holmes...... Lucas Ruedel Crom...... Jeremy Sanchez Watson...... Josh Moody Trog...... John Sheehy Butler...... George Babiak Wanna Rock lyrics by John Sheehy. J. Wellington Piccadilly ...... John Sheehy Work isn’t Work Without Play lyrics by Josh Moody. THE GREATEST MEMORY ON EARTH Written by Pia Wilson and directed by Crystal Dickinson THUNDER FAST for Elizabeth Vazquez, age 12 Written by Sharyn Rothstein & directed by Annie Henk Penelope...... Elizabeth Vazquez for Daquan Nelson, age 13 Dee...... Crystal Dickinson Thunder Bolt...... Daquan Nelson Girlfriend Grab lyrics by Pia Wilson. Jane Jane...... Annie Henk Reporters...... Olivia Harris, Doris Alcantara, OUTTA THE PARK George Babiak, Brent Rivers, Carlos Dumé Written by Sascha Paladino and directed by Kyle Haden Best of the Best lyrics by Sharyn Rothstein. for Joseph Vasquez, age 11 Neil A. Namai...... Joseph Vasquez THE EXTREME PAINTER Billy Burton...... Kyle Haden Written by Sean Kenealy and directed by Jackie Chung Sal...... Brent Rivers for Elena Caballero, age 12 FBI Agent/Announcer...... Carlos Dume Anna Green...... Elena Caballero Aliens and Baseball lyrics by Sascha Paladino. Suzie...... Jackie Chung Paint What You Love lyrics by Sean Kenealy. GREENER STILL Written and directed by Katie Meister HOT DOCS for Dante Quiñones, age 11 Written by Jeff Cox and directed by Tim Cain for Rene Paul Santiago, age 10 Franz...... Dante Quiñones Dr. McSmoldery...... Rene Paul Santiago Mumbles...... Katie Meister Dr. McSimmery...... Tim Cain Mailman...... Doris Alcantara The Chief...... Dr. Brent Rivers, MD Waiter...... Brent Rivers Jenny...... Megan Cramer Walk the Walk, Anything and Everything lyrics by Katie Meister. Attractive Surgeons, Don’t Fall lyrics by Jeff Cox. IT ANT OVER ‘TIL IT’S OVER ESCAPE FROM GUMDROP MOUNTAIN Written by Cynthia Kaplan and directed by Brandon Dirden Written by Michael Bernard and directed by Erin Mallon for Tiara Varela, age 11 for Alizette Zapata, age 11 Carla...... Tiara Varela Piece Two...... Alizette Zapata Bob...... Brandon Dirden Piece One...... Erin Mallon Our Rock lyrics by Cynthia Kaplan. Granny Nutt...... Megan Cramer New Piece...... Carlos Dumé Supercool Piece...... Brent Rivers Square One Theme Song lyrics by John Sheehy Thimble...... George Babiak The Candy Land Song, Beyond The Board lyrics by Michael Bernard. The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: The Altman Foundation; AON; APA Talent Agency; Big Wood Foundation; BKSK Architects; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; CMR Comedy; Consolidated Edison; The Dermot Company; The Educational Foundation Of America; The Dra- matists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Gio Productions, Inc.; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The The 52nd Street Project Presents William & Mary Greve Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; Saul Horowitz, Jr. Fund; Hudson Scenic Studio; JKW Foundation; Kresge Foundation; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Lightspeed Financial LLC; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Equity Associated, Llp; LuEsther T. Mertz Founda- tion; J.P. Morgan Charitable Trust; The New World Foundation; Newman’s Own Foundation; The New York Times Company Foundation; NYFA; Primiano Electric Corp.; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Jonathan Rose Companies, Inc.; Shapiro & Lobel; The Shaw Family Endowment Fund; The Shubert Organization; St. Vincent De Paul Foun- dation; The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; Stranahan Foundation; Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; Theatre Communications Group, Inc.; Watkins, Inc.; Wiener Family Foundation; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year. (list current as of 7/23/09):

Robert Abrams & Liz Flahive & Jeff Cox John Lyons David Ross & Laura Ross Cynthia Vance Kristen Frank & Tamir Hashem Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Daryl Roth Emily Armstrong Louis & Patrice Friedman Greg MacPherson & Robert Saget Dylan & Becky Baker Connie Garrido & Ray Rotolo Jane Perlmutter Marcia Santoni & John Morris Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Beverly Gasner Steve Martin Meredith Beeuwkes Scarlet Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Christina Gerber Drew McCoy & Amy Aquino Karin & Tom Schall Gavin Berger & Freddie Gershon Frances McDormand & Whitney Scott & Craig Berggren Jilian Gersten & Brian Shuman Joel Coen Peter Jacobson Rajeev Bhandari Alex Gersten-Vassilaros & Ann McLarty & Chuck Knauss Robert Shaffron & John Davis Pat Birch John A. Vassilaros Josie Merck & Pam Shaw & Victor Syrmis Kerrison Black Nancy Giles Jim Stevenson Jonathan Sheffer Lewis Black Tony Goldwyn & Jane Musky Al Minafo Peter Shinoda Andrew Blackman & James Gosnell Eric Mindich & Stacey Mindich Meg Simon Tatiana Rutkowski Richard Gottfried Emily & John Morgan Tom Slaughter Lawrence Blau Stephen & Cathy Graham Bruce Moulton Robert Smigel & Emily Blavatnik Susannah Gray & John Lyons Karen “Special K” Munkel Michelle Smigel Allison & Robert Blinken Jan Gura & Alan Pickman Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & Jonathan & Jennifer Soros Becky Browder & David & Ann Hausmann Adam Spilka Paul Logan Ted Neustadt Sally Holmes & Doug Curtis John Mustin & Kimberly Mustin Dimitri & Helen Sogoloff Al Cardinali William Holtzman & Fred Nelson Gavin & Joan Solotar Robert & Holly Carter S. Sylvia Shepard Randy & Rona Nelson Steven & Farrell Starker Judy Cashmore Katy Homans & Ruth Nelson Jenny & Jon Steingart Rachel Chanoff Patterson Sims James Neuberger & Michael & Marjorie Stern Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron Saul Horowitz Helen Stambler Michael Stone Ronald Cohen Sarah Horowitz & Cynthia Nixon David Suehsdorf & Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin David Venarde Rachel & Larry Norton Janet E. Muir Judith-Ann Corrente Andrea Johnson Carol Ochs & Richard Sweren David Costabile Douglas & Katie Jordan Bruce MacVittie Jeanine Tesori Billy Crudup Bob Joy Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Anne Tilney & Douglas Kaden Arthur Dantchik Michael Joyce Paula Park Anne Torsiglieri & Cathy Dantchik Maurice Kanbar Jessica Pell Michael Bernard Leslie Dantchik Cindy Kaplan & David Froelich Elizabeth Peters Pamala & Sean Tyson Peter & Judith Dawkins Stephen & Susan Ko Peter & Ana Rosa Phillips Carol L. Nadell & Jim Delaney Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Judy Goldman & Richard E. Van Deusen Neil DeSena & Howard Laks & Irena Laks Michael Pillinger Wendy vanden Heuvel & Carolyn DeSena Michael P. Lawrence Peter & Helen Randolph Brad Coley William Dockery Warren Leight Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Ed Vassallo Richard & Rebecca Dresser Robert Sean Leonard & Jennifer Reichle Joe Versace Adam Dubin & Rochelle Dubin Gaby Salick Jacquelyn Reingold Mary Pat Walsh Peter Jay Fernandez & Tom Leonardis Ira Resnick Lynn & Sam Waterston Denise Burse Martin Levine Burt Resnick & Judy Resnick Ali Marsh Suzanne Fine & Harold Levison & Ilyse Levison Kevin Louis Reymond & Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Christian Salomone Anna Li & Frank Sposato Dana Lee Reymond Michael & Zena Wiener Angelina Fiordellisi & Melissa Liebling-Goldberg & Michael Richter & Richard Willis & Jill Willis Matt Williams John Barrett Veronica Richter Geoffrey Wills Peter Fisch & Jill Levy Fisch Michael & Marjorie Loeb Joseph Rokacz & Larry Gordon Frank Wood Katie Flahive Mark Lonow & JoAnne Astrow David Rosenberg Lynne Zeavin & Donald Moss Back To Square One: More Original Plays The Annual Wareham, MA One-on-Ones - August, 2009 at the Ensemble Studio Theatre COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The 52nd Street Project Staff Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50, $2, $1.50 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director and featuring Shel Silverstein’s John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing “Fivey and Twoey” logo: George Babiak, Production Manager Project T-shirts and tanks...... $12.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Caps...... $20.00 Megan Cramer, Program Director Project Mugs...... $5.00 Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Josh Moody, Development Assistant Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Jan Gura, Capital Campaign Consultant Project Notebook...... $5.00 Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Azalea Rosario, Teen Receptionist Thank you for coming to BACK TO SQUARE ONE! If you are not on our mailing Jenisse Bouret, Teen Homework Helper list (or if your address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on Olivia Harris and Brent Rivers, Interns your way out or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are interested in becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to “Back to Square One” Production Staff fill out the entire form. Composer/Music Director Prop Design Team Patrick Barnes George Babiak, Megan Cramer, Please add me to your mailing list: 08/09 Set Designer Olivia Harris, Aidan Martinez, ______Kevin Joseph Roach Josh Moody, Karen Munkel, name Lighting Designer Brent Rivers, Lee Rosen, ______Greg MacPherson John Sheehy address Costume Designers Backstage Crew ______Crystal Thompson Devin Gonzalez, Olivia Harris, city s STATE Zip and Kathleen Doyle Rafael Irrizarry III, Brent Rivers, ______Nabob of Noise Mordecai Santiago home phone Maury Schott House Managers ______Stage Manager Liz Bell, Josh Moody, daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address Karen Munkel Karin Schall ______Load-in and Light-hang Crew Flyer/Program Art: Linda Beck MY occupation Jason Hare, Ray Harold, Chefs ______Karen Munkel, Christopher Randolph Liz Bell, Carol Ochs, my hobbies Slide Designs John Sheehy George Babiak and the Teen Counselor Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: Project Slide Archive Mordecai Santiago ❏ Help load in and out for shows ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. The One-on-One Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Project is ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. supported by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The 52nd Street Project is a member of If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), Art/NY and a participant in the New Generations Program, funded by Doris Duke Charitable Foundation/ you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., #2E, New York, NY 10019. Or The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the national fax it to (212) 333-5598. organization for the American Theater. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Coming up soon! Ben Barenholtz Carol Ochs Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, founder Rachel Chanoff Gus Rogerson Cathy Dantchik Shirley Rumierk, Carolyn DeSena alumni member Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., alumni member Louis P. Friedman Jenny Steingart Stephen Graham, chair Merritt Tilney James McDaniel Pamala Tyson Frances McDormand Wendy vanden Heuvel Noël Mihalow John A. Vassilaros

What’s Going On Here? THE ANNUAL The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from PLAYBACK SHOW the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to 8 kids write plays create original theater. BACK TO SQUARE ONE! is a production of our One- for themselves and on-One program, which is designed to give children the opportunity to go their adult partners away for one-week stays in the country and enjoy the undivided attention of a to perform together. professional theater artist who serves as friend, mentor, and collaborator. It’s like the One-on- Ones, but in reverse. In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Abbeville Press; Stephanie Berger Photography; Lewis Black; Richard Blackstone; Bloomingdale’s; Iris A. Brown Design; City Winery; A Curran Affair; Kate Cusack; EMI Records; Yorke Construction; The S.F. Giants; Newman’s Own; Macy’s; PineRock; The N/Nickelodeon; OCTOBER 23-25, 2009 Pharma/Omni Printing; Shapiro Lobel, LLP; Wendy Stulberg ; The Yankees; Don’t miss this extra-special show, the very first to be John A. Vassilaros & Sons; Watkins Incorporated; Mayor’s Office of Film & performed in our beautiful new theater at 789 10th Avenue. Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Hudson Scenic; and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

Special Thanks Our Host Families – Emily & John Morgan; Patty & David Straus; Gray & Rosemary Watson; Bob & Marina Whitman; Sidney Worthen & David Pearce; BE ON THE LOOKOUT! Joe McNay; Peter, Helen & Christopher Randolph. We are always Sincere Thanks to Robin Morse, Lucy & Francis Rogerson; Bob Krystolfolski; searching for interns. George Hurd.

If you know of any college or graduate students who might enjoy working with A hearty round of applause for Billy, Paul, Tim, Annie, and the rest of the staff us, playing with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, please have of the Ensemble Studio Theater for providing their space on this occasion and them contact George Babiak or Megan Cramer. We are especially looking for countless others over the last 28 years. interns for the Spring and Summer of 2010. Thanks! Back to Square One: More Original Plays - ACT 1 Back to Square One: More Original Plays - ACT 2

All original music composed by Patrick Barnes Back to Square One Theme Song lyrics by Megan Cramer GRADY AND ROGER MORE THAN YOU KNOW Written by Tommy Smith & Directed by Felix Solis. Written & Directed by Carlo Alban for Gerardo Escamilla, age 12. Costume Designer: Crystal Thompson for Nathaly Trinidad, age 11. Costume Designer: Kathleen Doyle Grady...... Gerardo Escamilla The Great Fenestra, a.k.a. Fanny...... Nathaly Trinidad Roger...... Felix Solis Frank Frank...... Carlo Alban “Hollywood” lyrics by Tommy Smith & Patrick Barnes “You Know More Than You Know You Know, You Know” lyrics by Carlo Alban BACON THE RULES MIRACLE ROCK Written & Directed by Annie Purcell Written & Directed by Jedidiah Clarke* for Katie Liu, age 12. Costume Designer: Crystal Thompson for Francis Rivera, age 12. Costume Designer: Crystal Thompson Terry...... Katie Liu Captain James “Chipper” Johnson...... Francis Rivera Ghost...... Annie Purcell Dr. Trevor McNulty...... Jedidiah Clarke* Time Transporter...... Craig Cox Alien Bodybuilder...... John Sheehy “Rules” lyrics by Annie Purcell Space Serpent...... Brent Rivers “Miracle Rock Soul Anthem“ lyrics by Jedidiah Clarke* ROCKIN’ HOOD Written & Directed by Christopher Randolph YOU CAN’T BLEND IN for Lincoln Bernard, age 11. Costume Designer: Crystal Thompson Written & Directed by Julie Sharbutt Rockin’ Hood...... Lincoln Bernard for Eliza Muñoz, age 13. Costume Designer: Crystal Thompson The Sheriff of Rottingham...... Christopher Randolph Val...... Eliza Muñoz Marion...... Megan Cramer Gert...... Julie Sharbutt Cliché...... Mordecai Santiago “Everyone Loves Animals” lyrics by Julie Sharbutt “Battle Royal” lyrics by Christopher Randolph CASE 24: ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO THE WISH SWITCH Written by Vickie Ramirez & Directed by Ginny Lee Written by Jihan Crowther & Directed by Shirley A. Rumierk* for Samantha Paduani, age 10. Costume Designer: Kathleen Doyle for Ashley Melón, age 11. Costume Designer: Kathleen Doyle Brioni Maxwell...... Samantha Paduani Gabrielle...... Ashley Melón Linda Marquart...... Ginny Lee Ursula...... Shirley A. Rumierk* “Makeover” lyrics by Megan Cramer “I Want My Wish” lyrics by Jihan Crowther CRASH COURSE MABEL’S BIG BREAK Written & Directed by George Babiak Written & Directed by Craig Cox for Aidan Martinez, age 11. Costume Designer: Kathleen Doyle for Jasmine Hernandez, age 12. Costume Designer: Kathleen Doyle Marty...... Aidan Martinez Mabel Honeytree...... Jasmine Hernandez Bob...... George Babiak The Grim Reaper...... Craig Cox Eddie...... Mordecai Santiago Dancer #1...... Mordecai Santiago Announcer...... Patrick Barnes Dancer #2...... Olivia Harris “Be Your Own Man” lyrics by George Babiak “Dance Your Face Off” lyrics by Craig Cox

* 52nd Street Project alumni The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: The Altman Foundation; AON; APA Talent Agency; Big Wood Foundation; BKSK Architects; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; CMR Comedy; Consolidated Edison; The Dermot Company; The Educational Foundation Of America; The Dra- matists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Gio Productions, Inc.; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William & Mary Greve Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; Saul Horowitz, Jr. Fund; Hudson Scenic Studio; JKW Foundation; Kresge Foundation; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Lightspeed Financial LLC; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Equity Associated, Llp; LuEsther T. Mertz Founda- tion; J.P. Morgan Charitable Trust; The New World Foundation; Newman’s Own Foundation; The New York Times Company Foundation; NYFA; Primiano Electric Corp.; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Jonathan Rose Companies, Inc.; Shapiro & Lobel; The Shaw Family Endowment Fund; The Shubert Organization; St. Vincent De Paul Foun- dation; The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; Stranahan Foundation; Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; Theatre Communications Group, Inc.; Watkins, Inc.; Wiener Family Foundation; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year. (list current as of 7/23/09):

Robert Abrams & Liz Flahive & Jeff Cox John Lyons David Ross & Laura Ross Cynthia Vance Kristen Frank & Tamir Hashem Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Daryl Roth Emily Armstrong Louis & Patrice Friedman Greg MacPherson & Robert Saget Dylan & Becky Baker Connie Garrido & Ray Rotolo Jane Perlmutter Marcia Santoni & John Morris Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Beverly Gasner Steve Martin Meredith Beeuwkes Scarlet Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Christina Gerber Drew McCoy & Amy Aquino Karin & Tom Schall Gavin Berger & Freddie Gershon Frances McDormand & Whitney Scott & Craig Berggren Jilian Gersten & Brian Shuman Joel Coen Peter Jacobson The 52nd Street Project Presents Rajeev Bhandari Alex Gersten-Vassilaros & Ann McLarty & Chuck Knauss Robert Shaffron & John Davis Pat Birch John A. Vassilaros Josie Merck & Pam Shaw & Victor Syrmis Kerrison Black Nancy Giles Jim Stevenson Jonathan Sheffer Lewis Black Tony Goldwyn & Jane Musky Al Minafo Peter Shinoda Andrew Blackman & James Gosnell Eric Mindich & Stacey Mindich Meg Simon Tatiana Rutkowski Richard Gottfried Emily & John Morgan Tom Slaughter Lawrence Blau Stephen & Cathy Graham Bruce Moulton Robert Smigel & Emily Blavatnik Susannah Gray & John Lyons Karen “Special K” Munkel Michelle Smigel Allison & Robert Blinken Jan Gura & Alan Pickman Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & Jonathan & Jennifer Soros Becky Browder & David & Ann Hausmann Adam Spilka Paul Logan Ted Neustadt Sally Holmes & Doug Curtis John Mustin & Kimberly Mustin Dimitri & Helen Sogoloff Al Cardinali William Holtzman & Fred Nelson Gavin & Joan Solotar Robert & Holly Carter S. Sylvia Shepard Randy & Rona Nelson Steven & Farrell Starker Judy Cashmore Katy Homans & Ruth Nelson Jenny & Jon Steingart Rachel Chanoff Patterson Sims James Neuberger & Michael & Marjorie Stern Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron Saul Horowitz Helen Stambler Michael Stone Ronald Cohen Sarah Horowitz & Cynthia Nixon David Suehsdorf & Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin David Venarde Rachel & Larry Norton Janet E. Muir Judith-Ann Corrente Andrea Johnson Carol Ochs & Richard Sweren David Costabile Douglas & Katie Jordan Bruce MacVittie Jeanine Tesori Billy Crudup Bob Joy Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Anne Tilney & Douglas Kaden Arthur Dantchik Michael Joyce Paula Park Anne Torsiglieri & Cathy Dantchik Maurice Kanbar Jessica Pell Michael Bernard Leslie Dantchik Cindy Kaplan & David Froelich Elizabeth Peters Pamala & Sean Tyson Peter & Judith Dawkins Stephen & Susan Ko Peter & Ana Rosa Phillips Carol L. Nadell & Jim Delaney Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Judy Goldman & Richard E. Van Deusen Neil DeSena & Howard Laks & Irena Laks Michael Pillinger Wendy vanden Heuvel & Carolyn DeSena Michael P. Lawrence Peter & Helen Randolph Brad Coley ART BY JOSH MOODY BY ART William Dockery Warren Leight Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Ed Vassallo Richard & Rebecca Dresser Robert Sean Leonard & Jennifer Reichle Joe Versace Adam Dubin & Rochelle Dubin Gaby Salick Jacquelyn Reingold Mary Pat Walsh GETTING THERE: THE JOURNEY PLAYS Peter Jay Fernandez & Tom Leonardis Ira Resnick Lynn & Sam Waterston Denise Burse Martin Levine Burt Resnick & Judy Resnick Ali Marsh Suzanne Fine & Harold Levison & Ilyse Levison Kevin Louis Reymond & Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Playback 2009 Christian Salomone Anna Li & Frank Sposato Dana Lee Reymond Michael & Zena Wiener Angelina Fiordellisi & Melissa Liebling-Goldberg & Michael Richter & Richard Willis & Jill Willis The TBG Theatre - 326 West 36th St., 3rd Floor Matt Williams John Barrett Veronica Richter Geoffrey Wills Peter Fisch & Jill Levy Fisch Michael & Marjorie Loeb Joseph Rokacz & Larry Gordon Frank Wood October 23-25, 2009 Katie Flahive Mark Lonow & JoAnne Astrow David Rosenberg Lynne Zeavin & Donald Moss GETTING THERE: THE JOURNEY PLAYS COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! Playback 2009 - Oct. 23-25, 2009, The TBG Theatre NEW! Replay Scripts...... $10.00 The 52nd Street Project Staff Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50, $2, $1.50 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director and featuring Shel Silverstein’s John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing “Fivey and Twoey” logo: George Babiak, Production Manager Project T-shirts...... $12.00 Ray Harold, Technical Director Project Hoodies...... $30.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Caps...... $20.00 Megan Cramer, Program Director Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Project Mugs...... $5.00 Josh Moody, Development Assistant Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Project Notebook...... $5.00 Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Jenisse Bouret, Azalea Rosario, Malik Velasquez, Teen Receptionists Thank you for coming to GETTING THERE! If you are not on our mailing list (or if Jenisse Bouret, Carlos Dume, Fivey Magazine assistants your address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way Jorge Zapata, Teen Playmaking Class Assistant out or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are inter- Joanna Gurin, Daniel Johnsen, Norma Kuhling, Interns ested in becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form. “Getting There” Production Staff Composer/Music Director Norma Kuhling, Lee Rosen, Please add me to your mailing list: 10/09 Kim D. Sherman John Sheehy ______Set Designer Backstage Crew name Kevin Joseph Roach Hashem Ahmed, Andy Reyes, ______Lighting Designer Azalea Rosario Joanna Gurin, address Jay Scott Daniel Johnsen, Norma Kuhling ______Costume Designers Load-in and Light-hang Crew city s STATE Zip Chris Rumery Doug Nervik, Anne O’Sullivan, ______and Lara de Bruijn Lee Rosen, Jay Scott, Tom Schall home phone Sound Designer House Managers ______Jessica Bauer Liz Bell, Karin Schall daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address ______Stage Manager Show Photographer MY occupation Charles M. Turner III Rob White ______Slide Designs Chefs my hobbies George Babiak, Josh Moody, Liz Bell, John Sheehy and the Project Slide Archive Bridgehampton Hosts Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: Prop Design Team John Vassilaros, Alex Gersten- ❏ Help load in and out for shows ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework George Babiak, Megan Cramer, Vassilaros, and Tonio, Luka, and ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill Joanna Gurin, Daniel Johnsen, Stefano Vassilaros. ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. The Playback Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. on the Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), Street Project is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Project you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it is a member of ART/NY. to (212) 333-5598. Coming up soon! The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Ben Barenholtz Carol Ochs Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, founder Rachel Chanoff Gus Rogerson Cathy Dantchik Shirley Rumierk, Carolyn DeSena alumni member Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., alumni member Louis P. Friedman Jenny Steingart Stephen Graham, chair Merritt Tilney James McDaniel Pamala Tyson Frances McDormand Wendy vanden Heuvel Noël Mihalow John A. Vassilaros

What’s Going On Here? The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. GETTING THERE is a production of our Playback program, in which kid actor/playwrights wrote plays for themselves and adult actor/director partners. Everyone ventured to the Hamp- tons for a rehearsal retreat over the Columbus Day weekend. All of the kids involved are veterans of the Playmaking classes which were adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Children Writing and Performing Their Own Plays.

December 11-13, 2009 In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Abbeville Press; Stephanie Berger Photogra- at a theater to be announced phy; Lewis Black; Richard Blackstone; Iris A. Brown Design; City Winery; Last month, the youngest Project kids began Megan Cramer’s William Curran & A Curran Affair; Kate Cusack; EMI Records; ICI; The class in the fine art of Playmaking. Come see their final plays S.F. Giants; Newman’s Own; Macy’s; Pharma Print; PineRock; The N; performed by professional actors in a big professional theater. Shapiro Lobel, LLP; Wendy Stuhlberg; The Yankees; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Hudson Scenic; and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

Special Thanks BE ON THE LOOKOUT! We’re extremely grateful to John Vassilaros, Alex Gersten-Vassilaros, We are always their boys Tonio, Luka and Stefano, and the ever-helpful Joyce for allow- searching for interns. ing us to use their home as our headquarters on our rehearsal trip to the Hamptons. Thanks also to Cathy Dantchik and Yildiz Yuksik and Richard If you know of any college or graduate students who might enjoy working with Blackstone, who let some of our volunteers crash at their homes out in the us, playing with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, please have South Fork. them contact George Babiak or Megan Cramer. We are especially looking for interns for the Spring and Summer of 2010. Thanks! Getting there: the journey Plays - ACT 1 Getting there: the journey Plays - ACT 2

All original music composed by Kim D. Sherman identity crisis MATIKAMTA:THE LONELIEST ISLAND Written by Rafael Irizarry III, age 13. Written by Kiana Hernandez, age 13. Director/Dramaturge: Carl Capotorto. Director/Dramaturge: Armando Riesco. Al/Alfred...... Rafael Irizarry III Luna...... Kiana Hernandez Cory Thomson...... Carl Capotorto Mr. Thing...... John Sheehy Mr. J...... George Babiak Kid in class...... Azalea Rosario My Life’s Dream Smashed to Pieces and My Life on Matikamta lyrics by Kiana Hernandez. I’m Me lyrics by Rafael Irizarry III. MY LIFE break free and run Written by Wendell Joseph, age 13. Written by Zoe Keana Norris, age 13. Director/Dramaturge: Josh Moody. Dramaturge: Liz Bell Director/Dramaturge: Zenzele Cooper. Chris...... Wendell Joseph Ezparanza Diaz...... Zoe Keana Norris John...... Josh Moody Stacey Green...... Zenzele Cooper Mom...... Joanna Gurin Mr. Sylup...... John Sheehy Clubbers...... The Crew You Are and My Life lyrics by Wendell Joseph. Spokesman for the Dance Contest...... John Sheehy DREAMS OF THE WOLF I’m Free lyrics by Zoe Keana Norris. Written by Marlowe Mendez, age 13. Director/Dramaturge: Erin Mallon. jed and mom Written by Frankie Williams, age 13. Jordan...... Marlowe Mendez Director/Dramaturge: Catherine Mueller. Sophia...... Erin Mallon Train Conductor...... Zenzele Cooper Jed/Sir Master...... Frankie Williams Mom/Icebolt...... Catherine Mueller Battitude lyrics by Marlowe Mendez. Draco...... George Babiak beyond the friendship Miss America, My Wish and Do I Get a Wish? lyrics by Frankie Williams. Written by Laron Holt, age 13. Director/Dramaturge: Lee Rosen. LOVE AND DIFFERENCE Written by Samantha Caldona, age 13. Coco...... Laron Holt Director/Dramaturge: Megan Cramer. Josh...... Lee Rosen Kids...... The Crew Katie Cruton...... Samantha Caldona Kid’s Mom/Ceara...... Joanna Gurin Michelle Cruton...... Megan Cramer Feeling Good lyrics by Laron Holt. Difference lyrics by Samantha Caldona. The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: The Altman Foundation; Bloomberg; BKSK Archcitects; The Brenner Family Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; Consolidated Edison; The Dermot Company, Inc.; The Dramatists Guild Fund; The 52nd Street Project Presents Dramatists Play Service; Office of Thomas K. Duane; Eleanor, Adam & Mel Dubin Foundation; The Educational Foundation of America; Sidney E. Frank Foundation; Friars National Foundation; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Green Apple Entertainment, Inc.; Saul Horowitz, Jr. Fund; Hudson Scenic Studio; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; JKW Foundation; Lemberg Foundation, Inc.; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Equity Associated, Llp; LuEsther T. Mertz Foundation; Newman’s Own; The New York Times Company Foundation; NYFA; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Jonathan Rose Com- panies; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Sallie Mae Fund; Savoy Bank; Peter Schoenfeld Asset Management ; Sesame Workshop; Shapiro & Lobel; The Shubert Organization; The Starker Family Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; Tiger Baron Foundation; Van Deusen Family Fund; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc.; The Vervane Foundation; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Watkins, Inc.; We Of Little Faith; I. Weiss & Sons, Inc.; The Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year. (list current as of 8/10/08):

Raymond & Elizabeth Abbott Richard Dresser Cindy Kaplan Jennifer Reichle Robert Abrams & Rebecca Dresser & David Froelich Jacquelyn Reingold & Cynthia Vance Wendy Ettinger Janet Kleinberg David Ross & Laura Ross May Ameen & Derek McLane Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Daryl Roth Lisa Andrade-Hicks Andrew Farach-Colton Warren Leight Karin & Tom Schall Emily Armstrong & Martin Farach-Colton Mickey Lemle George Schieferdecker & Patrick Gannon Peter Jay Fernandez Joshua Lewis & Sarah Kay Robert Schnur James Auron & Denise Burse Barbara Locker Robert Shaffron Dylan & Becky Baker Liz Flahive & Jeff Cox & Penny Zuckerwise & John Davis Ben Barenholtz Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Michael & Marjorie Loeb Neal Shapiro Jessica Bauman Beverly Gasner Edith Lutnick & Hyunju Chang & Ben Posel Rose Gasner John Lyons Meg Simon Laurie Becker & Larry Chertoff Greg MacPherson Tom Slaughter Michael Bell & Carol Bell Cora Cahan & Jane Perlmutter Jenny & Jon Steingart Lisa Benavides & Bernard Gersten Ian Madover Richard Sweren & Tim Nelson Jilian Gersten & Arielle Madover Anne Tilney Gavin Berger & Brian Shuman Jennifer Manocherian & Douglas Kaden & Craig Berggren Alexandra Frances McDormand Liz Tuccillo Stephanie Berger Gersten-Vassilaros & Joel Coen Pamala & Sean Tyson & Paul King & John A. Vassilaros Noël & Joe Mihalow Laura Valeroso Elizabeth Nancy Giles Emily & John Morgan & David Seidman & Alexander Bernstein Jessalyn Gilsig Erin Moriarty Josephine Eke Stephen Bernstein Richard Gottfried Suzen Murakoshi & Jason Valk Lewis Black Stephen & Cathy Graham & Mark Temme Wendy vanden Heuvel Richard Blackstone Emily Grishman Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & Brad Coley & Yildez Yuksek & Susan Sampliner & Adam Spilka Joe Versace Tessa Blake & Ian Williams David & Ann Hausmann Fred Nelson Gonzalo Vicente The Fall Playmaking Show Emily Blavatnik Peter Herdrich Randy & Rona Nelson Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Allison & Robert Blinken & Karen Trott Ruth Nelson Borah & Mildred Walton December 11-13, 2009 Rabbi Laurie Megan Hollingshead Rachel & Larry Norton Lynn & Sam Waterston & Andrew Braun Sally Holmes & Doug Curtis Lori O’Connor Jane Bolster John Carr & Patricia Carr William Holtzman Carol Ochs & Steve Wertimer Rachel Chanoff & S. Sylvia Shepard & Bruce MacVittie Margaret Whitton The very first production at Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron Katy Homans Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze & Warren Spector Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin & Patterson Sims Paul & Maria Onderdonk Elizabeth Williams Gayle Cohen Heller Sarah Horowitz Elizabeth Peters & Joseph Forte The Five Angels Theater & Davd Heller & David Venarde Judy Goldman Frank Wood Cathy Dantchik Gerald Howard & Michael Pillinger Joanne Woodward at The 52nd Street Project Leslie Dantchik Seymour & Felicia Jacobs Doug Polley & Stacy Polley & Paul Newman Peter & Judith Dawkins Whitney Scott Christopher Randolph Bill Wrubel Neil & Carolyn DeSena & Peter Jacobson Peter & Helen Randolph & Jennifer Crittenden 789 10th Avenue Marion & Alan Dienstag Andrea Johnson Willie Reale Suzy Yengo Jessica Doty Douglas & Katie Jordan & Jenny Gersten Between 52nd and 53rd Streets All Good Things: The Patient Plays COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The Fall 2009 Playmaking Production - Dec. 11-13, The Five Angels Theater NEW! Replay Scripts...... $10.00 The 52nd Street Project Staff Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50, $2, $1.50 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director and featuring Shel Silverstein’s John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing “Fivey and Twoey” logo: George Babiak, Production Manager Liz Bell, Director of Education Project T-shirts...... $12.00 Megan Cramer, Associate Artistic Director Project Hoodies...... $30.00 Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Project Caps...... $20.00 Josh Moody, Development Assistant Project Mugs...... $5.00 Ray Harold, Technical Director Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Nicole A. Watson, Teen Shakespeare Director Project Notebook...... $5.00 Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Joanna Gurin, Daniel Johnsen, Norma Kuhling, Interns Thank you for coming to ALL GOOD THINGS! If you are not on our mailing list Teen Employees: (or if your address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your Jenisse Bouret, Azalea Rosario, Malik Velazquez, Receptionists Jenisse Bouret, Carlos Dume, Wordplay Assistants/Fivey Junior Editors way out or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are Jorge Zapata, Playmaking Class Assistant interested in becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill Carlos Dume, Theater Greeter out the entire form. Merlaine Mendez, Luisa Santiago, Ushers “All Good Things” Production Staff Please add me to your mailing list: 12/09 Composer/Music Director Daniel Johnsen, Norma Kuhling, ______Patrick Barnes Daquan Nelson name Set Designer Volunteer Light-hang Crew ______Kevin Joseph Roach Jason Hare, Doug Nervik, address Lighting Designer Deborah Gaffaney, Steve Monarque ______Greg MacPherson Pro Rigging Technicians city s STATE Zip Costume Designer Danny Naish, Jack Walker-Pearson ______Crystal Thompson Kevin Ramsey, Tom Goehring home phone Costume Assistant Pro Sound Technicians ______Nancy Thompson Brady Hislop, Nathan McKinney, daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address Goddess of Sound Arielle Edwards ______Vanessa Valdes House Managers MY occupation Stage Manager Liz Bell, Karin Schall ______Hannah Cohen Flyer Art: Jessica Ellis my hobbies Slide Design: George Babiak and the Chefs Project Slide Archive Joe White, Iris Brown, Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: Prop Design Team Liz Bell, Carol Ochs ❏ Help load in and out for shows ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework George Babiak, Liz Bell, Playmaking Class Volunteers ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill Megan Cramer, Deborah Gaffaney, Zakiyyah Alexander, Dylan Dawson, ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event Lee Rosen, John Sheehy Joanna Gurin, Carly Mensch, ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes Backstage Crew Camille Travis, Shane West, ❏ Other (please specify)______Kyle Fargardo, Joanna Gurin, Jordan Young MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), The Playmaking Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., New York, NY 10019. Or fax it a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Project is supported to (212) 333-5598. by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Project is a member of ART/NY. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors don’t miss our NEXT SHOW! Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus alumni member Louis P. Friedman José Soto, Jr., alumni member Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart Larry Jones Pamala Tyson James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros

What’s Going On Here? The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. ALL GOOD THINGS is a production of our Playmaking Me First! program. Young people participate in a nine-week playwriting course taught by Megan Cramer and adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Children Writing and Performing Their Own Plays. At the The Pioneer Plays end of the course, each child is given two actors, a theme, and a dramaturg/ The Spring Playmaking Production director who guides him or her through the writing of a play during a weekend retreat in the country (Stone Ridge, New York, for this show). Tonight’s perfor- TheLate Annual March Two-on-Twos or early April, 2010 at January 29-31, 2010 right here at mance is the end result. The Five Angels Theater. The Five Angels Theater In-Kind Contributions There comes a time when every Project kid must stride onto a stage The Murphy Law Office; Abbeville Press; Stephanie Berger Photography; Iris and do a show with another kid. In the Two-on-Two format we pair 6 A. Brown Design; Carmine Campisi & Graphic Lab; Kenneth Cole Produc- teams of two kids with two adults: a playwright and a director.They have tions; William Curran & A Curran Affair; Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines some experienced help as they start out, but on opening night they’re Co.; Fresh; ICI; La Mer; New Line Cinema; Newman’s Own; Noggin/The N; on their own. Parfums Givenchy & Guerlain; Paris Chocolates; Pharma Print/Omni Graph- ics; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Imaginary Studios; Shapiro & Lobel; Hudson Scenic; Prime Films, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. BE ON THE LOOKOUT! We are always Special Thanks searching for interns. We’re extremely grateful to Steve Gorn, Barbara Bash and their son Wiley, for the use of their beautiful home in Stone Ridge, NY as our base of operations If you know of any college or graduate students who might enjoy work- for the writer’s retreat. The indispensible host families were Joe White & Iris ing with us, playing with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, Brown (who doubled as chefs), Laura Shaine Cunningham, Elaine Mussel- please have them contact George Babiak or Megan Cramer. We are man, Deborah Freedman & Bill Woods, Charles Miles & Naomi Freundlich, especially looking for interns for January-May, 2010. Thanks! Nicole & Paul Quinn, and Erica Schmidt & Peter Dinklage. All Good Things - ACT 1 All Good Things - ACT 2

All original music composed by Patrick Barnes

MELANIE AND AQUAMARINE FOREVER WORLD TRAVELER AND SWIMMER BOY Written by Britney Trinidad, age 10. Written by Cassidy Capstick, age 10. Director/ Dramaturge: Rick Meese. Director/ Dramaturge: Kel Haney. Melanie...... Lisa Benavides Kiwa Chay...... Alexis McGuinness Aquamarine...... Krystel Lucas Leno Paie...... Kenajuan Bentley Boy...... Kyle Fargardo Scary Things in the World lyrics by Cassidy Capstick. Ms. O...... Joanna Gurin Fixing It Up and My Ways lyrics by Britney Trinidad SPOOKY Written by Carlos Breton, age 10. BANK ROBBED Director/Dramaturge: Kate Forbes Written by Miguel Vazquez, age 10. Pete Jefferson...... Christopher Evan Welch Director/Dramaturge: Emilio Delgado. Jeff Peterson...... Joel de la Fuente Jeff...... Joe White Ghost...... Megan Cramer Hunter...... Joe Paulik The Spooky Song lyrics by Carlos Breton. Cops...... Kyle Fargardo, Daquan Nelson, Joanna Gurin I Miss My Best Friend and Enemy lyrics by Miguel Vazquez. THE IMPORTANT BIRTHDAY PARTY Written by Leah Kiara Macuilt, age 10. THE MIST Director/Dramaturge: Taibi Magar. Written by Nicholas Carrero, age 11. Anna...... Aya Cash Director/Dramaturge: Erica Schmidt. Jennifer...... Elizabeth Canavan Jake...... Peter Jay Fernandez I Feel Good lyrics by Leah Kiara Macuilt Mary...... Saidah Arrika Ekulona TRAPPED IN TIME JACKIE AND LILY Written by Edison Sibri, age 12. Written by Asia Hoa Rosado, age 10. Director/Dramaturge: John Sheehy. Director/Dramaturge: Tlaloc Rivas. Jeremy...... Will Harper Lily...... Sue Jean Kim Amanda...... Mia Barron Jackie...... Myra Lucretia Taylor Boss...... Daniel Johnsen Mom...... Megan Cramer Tour Group...... The Crew Lily’s Musical Nightmare lyrics by Asia Hoa Rosado

THE BROTHERS Written by Adnan Ahmed, age 10. Director/Dramaturge: Davis McCallum. Ric...... Carson Elrod Eric...... Bruce MacVittie People in Airport...... The Crew Why, Live Your Dream, and I’m Sorry lyrics by Adnan Ahmed. THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS Loyal Supporters Andrew Actman, Eric & Barbara Hippeau Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Indispensable Supporters Lightspeed Financial, LLC Megan Hollingshead Dan Reed The City of New York Jace Alexander & Maddie Corman Kirk & Katheryn Holt Citron Reifler/Sky Blue Farm Michael Alicastro The JKW Foundation Bonnie & Richard Reiss Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor Aon Corporation Larry & Mary Jones Danon Robinson Christine C. Quinn, New York City Council Speaker APA Talent & Literary Agency Doug & Katie Jordan Jeffrey Rogers Scott Stringer, Manhattan Borough President Jeff Arsenault Kevin Kelly Anita Rogerson Ben Barenholtz The Nat R. & Martha M. Knaster Jonathan Rose Companies, Inc. Kate D. 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Mellon Foundation & Buzz Bovshow Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Brian Sklar Neil & Carolyn DeSena Michelle Buffington Justin Lerner Christopher Solomon Entertainment Industry Foundation administered by Michael Busado Liza Lerner John Stefanelli ETC Theatre Communications Group Luciano Caramanica Mark & Joanne Lonow Edward Thomas Randy Frankel Newman’s Own Constance Casey Jennifer Manocherian Martin Timmins The Gasner Family Judith Resnick Rochelle & Adam Dubin Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Erin Torneo & Sascha Paladino Beth Emelson, Joe Weber & James & Hannelore McDaniel Angela Trento Robert Goldberg, Tom Shadyac Beatrix Weber Christian Meyer Christopher Tufano Yorke Construction Corporation The Surdna Foundation Tom Fetterman & Bonnie Mac Saveny Adirana & Bob Mnuchin Ed Vassallo Hudson Scenic Tiger Baron Foundation Elizabeth & Paul Giamatti John Moriarty Law Offices of Claudia Wagner Mark Jacobs Matt Williams & Sandi Goff & Andrew Farkas Bruce Moulton Mary Pat Walsh David Grant Patricia Murphy, Esq. Geoffrey & Hilary Wills Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Angelina Fiordellisi George M. Grant John & Kimberly Mustin Carole Yass Loyal Supporters THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS Andrew Actman, Eric & Barbara Hippeau Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Lightspeed Financial, LLC Megan Hollingshead Dan Reed Indispensable Supporters Jace Alexander & Maddie Corman Kirk & Katheryn Holt Citron Reifler/Sky Blue Farm The City of New York Michael Alicastro The JKW Foundation Bonnie & Richard Reiss Aon Corporation Larry & Mary Jones Danon Robinson Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor APA Talent & Literary Agency Doug & Katie Jordan Jeffrey Rogers Christine C. Quinn, New York City Council Speaker Jeff Arsenault Kevin Kelly Anita Rogerson Scott Stringer, Manhattan Borough President Ben Barenholtz The Nat R. & Martha M. Knaster Jonathan Rose Companies, Inc. Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Charitable Trust, Aaron Shapiro Joan & Alan Safir Kate D. Levin, Commissioner, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Dr. & Mrs. Michael C. Bell & Michael A. Lobel, Trustees Bob Saget The State of New York Samara & Doug Braunstein Chuck Knauss & Ann McLarty Deb Savo & Paul Giordano Shawn Byron Colin & Rita Knudson Lauren Seikaly & Michael Huber David A. Paterson, Governor Cantor Foundation Belle & Roger Kuhn The Jane & Tad Shepard Thomas K. Duane, Senator Lawrence Catena Howard Laks Family Foundation Richard Gottfried, Assembly Member Rachel Chanoff Linden Advisors, LP Robert & Michelle Smigel Ruth Anne Cohen & Robert Usdin David Lloyd & Helen Sogoloff Linda B. Rosenthal, Assembly Member Ann & Geoff Coley Megan Mortimer Lloyd Farrell & Steven Starker Edward Conard & Jill Davis Marsue & Peter MacNicol Jeffrey Strauss Extraordinary Supporters Ann & Jeff Cramer Greg MacPherson & Jane Richard Sweren Lewis Black Billy Crudup Perlmutter Terrance Travis Dermot Company Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Roma Maffia Gregory Tusar Bill & Doreen Conley Fabio Mariani Pamala Tyson & Sean Mudd Stephen & Cathy Graham Kevin Darien Drew McCoy & Amy Aquino Vanessa Valdes & Kresge Foundation Downtown Arts Development, Inc. Al Minafo, Greenmoor George Babiak Wendy vanden Heuvel & Brad Coley Brian Duggan Financial Group, LLC Laura Valeroso & David Seidman Nigel Faulkner The Monteforte Foundation, Inc. Katrina vanden Heuvel Significant Supporters James Formisano Robin Morse & Gus Rogerson John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc Henry Gallo Rishi Nangalia Brian Villante Booth Ferris Foundation Christina Gerber James & Olivia O’Connor Mark Whatley CLAWS Foundation Emily Grishman Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Joe White & Iris Brown The Educational Foundation Of America Music Preparation F. Richard Pappas Elizabeth Williams & Patrice & Louis Friedman Karen Hauser & Warren Leight Sue Phillips Joseph Forte The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation The DuBose & Dorothy Heyward Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters John Willian Memorial Fund Alex Primiano Jr. J.P. Xenakis Frances McDormand, Pedro & Joel Coen The New York Community Trust - LuEsther T. Mertz Advised Fund Groundswell Supporters The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Alexandra Productions, Inc. Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof Carol & Stanley Nelson Jenny & Jon Steingart, The Wiener Family Foundation Elton Andrews Joy Greenhouse Cynthia Nixon Ronald Artzi Bryan Gronau Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Generous Supporters Joel Asarch Amy Gross Sean Rider Dylan & Becky Ann Baker Michael Gross Veronica & Michael Richter Altman Foundation Chris Mazzilli & Gotham Comedy Club Patrick Barnes & Kent McIngvale Leigh Hampton Ida Roth Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson The Andrew W. Mellon & Laurie Becker Joy & Harry Henshel Shirley A. Rumierk The Big Wood Foundation New York Foundation for the Arts Liz Bell Warner Howe Sandberg -Zakian Family Joe & Noël Mihalow Stephanie Berger & Paul King The Kaplan & Froelich Families Marcia Santoni & John Morris Clinton Seed Fund Kerrison Black Mark Keoppen & Karin & Tom Schall Consolidated Edison Company of New York The Philip D. & Tammy S. Murphy Foundation Tessa Blake & Ian Williams Wendy Townsend John Sheehy & Kim Sherman Kyle Czepiel New Generations Program, funded by the Lawrence Blau Shari Kirshner David Sleeman The Dawkins Family Foundation Doris Duke Charitable Foundation/ Buzz Bovshow Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Brian Sklar The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation & Michelle Buffington Justin Lerner Christopher Solomon Neil & Carolyn DeSena Michael Busado Liza Lerner John Stefanelli Entertainment Industry Foundation administered by Luciano Caramanica Mark & Joanne Lonow Edward Thomas ETC Theatre Communications Group Constance Casey Jennifer Manocherian Martin Timmins Randy Frankel Newman’s Own Rochelle & Adam Dubin Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Erin Torneo & Sascha Paladino The Gasner Family Judith Resnick Beth Emelson, Joe Weber & James & Hannelore McDaniel Angela Trento Beatrix Weber Christian Meyer Christopher Tufano Robert Goldberg, Tom Shadyac Tom Fetterman & Bonnie Mac Saveny Adirana & Bob Mnuchin Ed Vassallo Yorke Construction Corporation The Surdna Foundation Elizabeth & Paul Giamatti John Moriarty Law Offices of Claudia Wagner Hudson Scenic Tiger Baron Foundation Sandi Goff & Andrew Farkas Bruce Moulton Mary Pat Walsh Mark Jacobs Matt Williams & David Grant Patricia Murphy, Esq. Geoffrey & Hilary Wills George M. Grant John & Kimberly Mustin Carole Yass Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Angelina Fiordellisi The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: The The 52nd Street Project Presents Altman Foundation; Bloomberg; BKSK Archcitects; The Brenner Family Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; Consolidated Edison; The Dermot Company, Inc.; The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Office of Thomas K. Duane; Eleanor, Adam & Mel Dubin Foundation; The Educational Foundation of America; Sidney E. Frank Foundation; Friars National Foundation; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Green Apple Entertainment, Inc.; Saul Horowitz, Jr. Fund; Hudson Scenic Studio; Hurlbut Family Charitable Lead Trust; JKW Foundation; Lemberg Foundation, Inc.; Lloyds TSB Bank plc; James A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Equity Associated, Llp; LuEsther T. Mertz Foundation; Newman’s Own; The New York Times Company Foundation; NYFA; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Jonathan Rose Com- panies; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Sallie Mae Fund; Savoy Bank; Peter Schoenfeld Asset Management; Sesame Workshop; Shapiro & Lobel; The Shubert Organization; The Starker Family Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; Tiger Baron Foundation; Van Deusen Family Fund; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc.; The Vervane Foundation; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Watkins, Inc.; We Of Little Faith; I. Weiss & Sons, Inc.; The Wiener Family Foundation; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year. (list current as of 8/10/08):

Raymond & Jessica Doty Andrea Johnson Willie Reale Elizabeth Abbott Richard & Douglas & Katie Jordan & Jenny Gersten Robert Abrams Rebecca Dresser Cindy Kaplan Jennifer Reichle & Cynthia Vance Wendy Ettinger & David Froelich Jacquelyn Reingold May Ameen & Derek McLane Janet Kleinberg David & Laura Ross Lisa Andrade-Hicks Andrew & Martin Judy Kuhn Daryl Roth Emily Armstrong Farach-Colton & David Schwab Karin & Tom Schall & Patrick Gannon Peter Jay Fernandez Warren Leight George Schieferdecker James Auron & Denise Burse Mickey Lemle Robert Schnur Dylan & Becky Baker Liz Flahive & Jeff Cox Joshua Lewis & Sarah Kay Robert Shaffron Ben Barenholtz Alison Fraser Barbara Locker & John Davis Jessica Bauman & Nat Magee & Penny Zuckerwise Neal Shapiro & Ben Posel Beverly Gasner Michael & Marjorie Loeb & Hyunju Chang Laurie Becker Rose Gasner Edith Lutnick Meg Simon Michael & Carol Bell & Larry Chertoff John Lyons Tom Slaughter Lisa Benavides Cora Cahan Greg MacPherson Jenny & Jon Steingart & Tim Nelson & Bernard Gersten & Jane Perlmutter Richard Sweren Gavin Berger Jilian Gersten Ian & Arielle Madover Anne Tilney & Craig Berggren & Brian Shuman Jennifer Manocherian & Douglas Kaden Stephanie Berger Alexandra Frances McDormand Liz Tuccillo & Paul King Gersten-Vassilaros & Joel Coen Pamala & Sean Tyson Elizabeth & John A. Vassilaros Noël & Joe Mihalow Laura Valeroso & Alexander Bernstein Nancy Giles Emily & John Morgan & David Seidman Stephen Bernstein Jessalyn Gilsig Erin Moriarty Josephine Eke Lewis Black Richard Gottfried Suzen Murakoshi & Jason Valk Richard Blackstone Stephen & Cathy Graham & Mark Temme Wendy vanden Heuvel & Yildez Yuksek Emily Grishman Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & Brad Coley Tessa Blake & Ian Williams & Susan Sampliner & Adam Spilka Joe Versace Emily Blavatnik David & Ann Hausmann Fred Nelson Gonzalo Vicente Allison & Robert Blinken Peter Herdrich Randy & Rona Nelson Grace Lyu-Volckhausen The 2010 Two-on-Two’s Rabbi Laurie & Karen Trott Ruth Nelson Borah & Mildred Walton & Andrew Braun Megan Hollingshead Rachel & Larry Norton Lynn & Sam Waterston January 29-31, 2010 John & Patricia Carr Sally Holmes & Doug Curtis Lori O’Connor Jane Bolster Rachel Chanoff William Holtzman Carol Ochs & Steve Wertimer Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron & S. Sylvia Shepard & Bruce MacVittie Margaret Whitton The Five Angels Theater Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin Katy Homans Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze & Warren Spector Gayle Cohen Heller & Patterson Sims Paul & Maria Onderdonk Elizabeth Williams at The 52nd Street Project & David Heller Sarah Horowitz Elizabeth Peters & Joseph Forte Cathy Dantchik & David Venarde Judy Goldman Frank Wood Leslie Dantchik Gerald Howard & Michael Pillinger Joanne Woodward 789 10th Avenue Peter & Judith Dawkins Seymour & Felicia Jacobs Doug & Stacy Polley Bill Wrubel Neil & Carolyn DeSena Whitney Scott Christopher Randolph & Jennifer Crittenden Between 52nd and 53rd Streets Marion & Alan Dienstag & Peter Jacobson Peter & Helen Randolph Suzy Yengo YOU ARE HERE! NEW PLAYS IN NEW PLACES COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The 2010 Two-on-Two’s - January 29-31, The Five Angels Theater NEW! Replay Scripts...... $10.00 The 52nd Street Project Staff Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50, $2, $1.50 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director and featuring Shel Silverstein’s Carol Ochs, Executive Director “Fivey and Twoey” logo: John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing George Babiak, Production Manager Project T-shirts...... $12.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Hoodies...... $30.00 Megan Cramer, Associate Artistic Director Project Caps...... $20.00 Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Project Mugs...... $5.00 Josh Moody, Development Assistant Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Ray Harold, Technical Director Project Notebook...... $5.00 Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Nicole A. Watson, Teen Shakespeare Director Thank you for coming to YOU ARE HERE! If you are not on our mailing list (or if Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer your address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way Lisa Kerner, Jeremy Keaveny, Interns out or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are inter- Teen Employees: ested in becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the Jenisse Bouret, Carlos Dumé, Merlaine Mendez, Azalea Rosario, entire form. Luisa Santiago, Malik Velazquez, Jorge Zapata

Please add me to your mailing list: 1/10 “You Are Here” Production Staff ______Composer/Music Director Prop Creation Team name Justin Poindexter George Babiak, Katherine Brown, ______Set Designer Megan Cramer, Deborah Gaffaney, address Kevin Joseph Roach Jeremy Keaveny, Lisa Kerner, ______Lighting Designer Eliza Muñoz, John Sheehy, city s STATE Zip Greg MacPherson Britney Trinidad, ______Costume Designer and Nathaly Trinidad home phone Lara de Bruijn Backstage Crew ______Sound Designer Doris Alcantara, Livia de Paolis, daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address Maury Schott Jeremy Keaveny, Lisa Kerner, ______MY occupation Zombie Make-up Consultants Chamel Rodney ______Jason Schuler & Keith Chandler House Managers my hobbies Stage Manager Liz Bell, Karin Schall Carol Sullivan Chefs Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: Slide Design: George Babiak and the John Sheehy, Liz Bell, ❏ Help load in and out for shows ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework Project Slide Archive Carol Ochs ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. The Two-on-Two Program is made possible with public funds from The New York ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. State Council on the Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribu- Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Project is supported by funds from the National tion), you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 789 10th Ave.., New York, NY 10019. Or fax Endowment for the Arts. The Project is a member of ART/NY. it to (212) 333-5598. don’t miss our NEXT SHOW! The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Ben Barenholtz Carol Ochs Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, founder Rachel Chanoff Gus Rogerson Cathy Dantchik Shirley Rumierk, Carolyn DeSena alumni member Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., Louis P. Friedman alumni member Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart Larry Jones Merritt Tilney James McDaniel Pamala Tyson Frances McDormand Wendy vanden Heuvel Noël Mihalow John A. Vassilaros

What’s Going On Here? The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. YOU ARE HERE! is a production of our Two-on-Two’s program, in which an adult playwright crafts a piece for a pair of Project kids to perform. Another adult directs the kids for a month that includes an intensive three- day weekend in upstate New York. Tonight’s performance is the final result.

In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Abbeville Press; Stephanie Berger Photog- raphy; Iris A. Brown Design; Carmine Campisi & Graphic Lab; Ken- neth Cole Productions; William Curran & A Curran Affair; Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Co.; Fresh; ICI; La Mer; New Line Cine- ma; Newman’s Own; Noggin/The N; Parfums Givenchy & Guerlain; Paris Chocolates; Pharma Print/Omni Graphics; Sesame Work- shop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Lorraine Tobias & Imaginary Studios; Shapiro & Lobel; Hudson Scenic; Prime Films; BE ON THE LOOKOUT! and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. We are always searching for interns. Special Thanks If you know of any college or graduate students who might enjoy working with We owe many thanks to Maria Tucci, Robert Gottlieb and Nicky us, playing with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, please have Gottlieb, Vicki Mabrey, Lili Taylor, and Nick Flynn, all of whom gra- them contact George Babiak or Megan Cramer. We are especially looking for ciously allowed us to use their upstate homes for three exhiliarating interns for this summer (June through August). Thanks! and fun-filled days. YOU ARE HERE - ACT 1 YOU ARE HERE - ACT 2 All original music composed by Justin Poindexter ROOM 5252 CHARLIE’S ANGEL Written by Emily Chadick Weiss Written by Dylan Dawson Directed by Shane West Directed by Katherine Brown Francesca Landscape...... Kimberly Zenteno Angel...... Viviana Vazquez Sal Celery...... Armando Cosme, Jr. Charlie...... Maximo Jimenez Perfect Place, I Deserve It More, and Perfect Place Reprise Director...... John Sheehy lyrics by Emily Chadick Weiss. Film Crew...... Stage Crew There’s No “I” in Oscar lyrics by Dylan Dawson. DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION Written by Carly Mensch THE POWER OF SUGGESTION Directed by Mary Kate Burke Written by Karen Trott Fabiana...... Luisa Santiago Directed by Suzanne Agins Zadie...... Breanna Straker Thalia deGlaze...... Eliza Muñoz Pyramid Scheme lyrics by Carly Mensch. Phoebe Carrier...... Lily Houghton Hypnosis Song and It’s All Thanks to Phoebe lyrics by Karen Trott. THE ROCKET BOYS Written by Don Nguyen ZOMBIES ALRIGHT Directed by Jason Hare Written by Lloyd Suh Franky...... Emmett Goodman-Boyd Directed by Jordan Mahome Barry...... Marcus Quiñones Darryl...... Malik Velazquez Me Moon, You Mars lyrics by Don Nguyen. Melvin...... David McCall Zombie Horde...... Doris Alcantara & Chamel Rodney INTERMISSION The Ballad of Darryl and Melvin lyrics by Lloyd Suh. THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS Loyal Supporters Andrew Actman, Eric & Barbara Hippeau Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Indispensable Supporters Lightspeed Financial, LLC Megan Hollingshead Dan Reed The City of New York Jace Alexander & Maddie Corman Kirk & Katheryn Holt Citron Reifler/Sky Blue Farm Michael Alicastro The JKW Foundation Bonnie & Richard Reiss Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor Aon Corporation Larry & Mary Jones Danon Robinson Christine C. Quinn, New York City Council Speaker APA Talent & Literary Agency Doug & Katie Jordan Jeffrey Rogers Scott Stringer, Manhattan Borough President Jeff Arsenault Kevin Kelly Anita Rogerson Ben Barenholtz The Nat R. & Martha M. Knaster Jonathan Rose Companies, Inc. Kate D. Levin, Commissioner, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Charitable Trust, Aaron Shapiro Joan & Alan Safir The State of New York Dr. & Mrs. Michael C. Bell & Michael A. Lobel, Trustees Bob Saget Samara & Doug Braunstein Chuck Knauss & Ann McLarty Deb Savo & Paul Giordano David A. Paterson, Governor Shawn Byron Colin & Rita Knudson Lauren Seikaly & Michael Huber Thomas K. Duane, Senator Cantor Foundation Belle & Roger Kuhn The Jane & Tad Shepard Richard Gottfried, Assembly Member Lawrence Catena Howard Laks Family Foundation Rachel Chanoff Linden Advisors, LP Robert & Michelle Smigel Linda B. Rosenthal, Assembly Member Ruth Anne Cohen & Robert Usdin David Lloyd & Helen Sogoloff Extraordinary Supporters Ann & Geoff Coley Megan Mortimer Lloyd Farrell & Steven Starker Edward Conard & Jill Davis Marsue & Peter MacNicol Jeffrey Strauss Lewis Black Ann & Jeff Cramer Greg MacPherson & Jane Richard Sweren Dermot Company Billy Crudup Perlmutter Terrance Travis Stephen & Cathy Graham Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Roma Maffia Gregory Tusar Bill & Doreen Conley Fabio Mariani Pamala Tyson & Sean Mudd Kresge Foundation Kevin Darien Drew McCoy & Amy Aquino Vanessa Valdes & Wendy vanden Heuvel & Brad Coley Downtown Arts Development, Inc. Al Minafo, Greenmoor George Babiak Brian Duggan Financial Group, LLC Laura Valeroso & David Seidman Significant Supporters Nigel Faulkner The Monteforte Foundation, Inc. Katrina vanden Heuvel Booth Ferris Foundation James Formisano Robin Morse & Gus Rogerson John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc CLAWS Foundation Henry Gallo Rishi Nangalia Brian Villante The Educational Foundation Of America Christina Gerber James & Olivia O’Connor Mark Whatley Patrice & Louis Friedman Emily Grishman Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Joe White & Iris Brown Music Preparation F. Richard Pappas Elizabeth Williams & The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Karen Hauser & Warren Leight Sue Phillips Joseph Forte Frances McDormand, Pedro & Joel Coen The DuBose & Dorothy Heyward Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters John Willian The New York Community Trust - LuEsther T. Mertz Advised Fund Memorial Fund Alex Primiano Jr. J.P. Xenakis The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Jenny & Jon Steingart, The Wiener Family Foundation Groundswell Supporters Alexandra Productions, Inc. Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof Carol & Stanley Nelson Stranahan Foundation Elton Andrews Joy Greenhouse Cynthia Nixon Ronald Artzi Bryan Gronau Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Generous Supporters Joel Asarch Amy Gross Sean Rider Altman Foundation Chris Mazzilli & Gotham Comedy Club Dylan & Becky Ann Baker Michael Gross Veronica & Michael Richter Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson The Andrew W. Mellon & Patrick Barnes & Kent McIngvale Leigh Hampton Ida Roth Laurie Becker Joy & Harry Henshel Shirley A. Rumierk The Big Wood Foundation New York Foundation for the Arts Liz Bell Warner Howe Sandberg-Zakian Family Clinton Seed Fund Joe & Noël Mihalow Stephanie Berger & Paul King The Kaplan & Froelich Families Marcia Santoni & John Morris Consolidated Edison Company of New York The Philip D. & Tammy S. Murphy Foundation Kerrison Black Mark Keoppen & Karin & Tom Schall Kyle Czepiel New Generations Program, funded by the Tessa Blake & Ian Williams Wendy Townsend John Sheehy & Kim Sherman Lawrence Blau Shari Kirshner David Sleeman The Dawkins Family Foundation Doris Duke Charitable Foundation/ Buzz Bovshow Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Brian Sklar Neil & Carolyn DeSena The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation & Michelle Buffington Justin Lerner Christopher Solomon Entertainment Industry Foundation administered by Michael Busado Liza Lerner John Stefanelli ETC Theatre Communications Group Luciano Caramanica Mark & Joanne Lonow Edward Thomas Constance Casey Jennifer Manocherian Martin Timmins Randy Frankel Newman’s Own Rochelle & Adam Dubin Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Erin Torneo & Sascha Paladino The Gasner Family Judith Resnick Beth Emelson, Joe Weber & James & Hannelore McDaniel Angela Trento Robert Goldberg, Tom Shadyac Beatrix Weber Christian Meyer Christopher Tufano Yorke Construction Corporation The Surdna Foundation Tom Fetterman & Bonnie Mac Saveny Adirana & Bob Mnuchin Ed Vassallo Elizabeth & Paul Giamatti John Moriarty Law Offices of Claudia Wagner Hudson Scenic Tiger Baron Foundation Sandi Goff & Andrew Farkas Bruce Moulton Mary Pat Walsh Mark Jacobs Matt Williams & David Grant Patricia Murphy, Esq. Geoffrey & Hilary Wills Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Angelina Fiordellisi George M. Grant John & Kimberly Mustin Carole Yass The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: Aberdeen Invest- ments; The Altman Foundation; BGC ; BKSK Architects; Bloomberg ; The Brenner Family Foundation; The BWF Foundation, Inc.; The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; CMR Comedy; Consolidated Edison Co.; The Neil V. DeSena Foundation; Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Office of Thomas K. Duane; EIF; Sidney E. Frank Foundation; FISH Foundation; Friars National Foundation; Gio Productions, Inc.; Goldman, Sachs & Co.; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Heisman Foundation; Hudson Scenic Studio ; Saul Horowitz, Jr. Fund; Integra Realty Resources, Inc.; I. Weiss & Sons, Inc.; Jammy Productions, Inc.; JKW Foundation; James MacDonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Steve Martin Charitable Foundation; Marusi Family Foundation; MTI; Newman’s Own ; NYFA; PAR Plumbing Co., Inc.; Pinerock Productions, Inc.; Punchline Magazine ; Ira M. Resnick Foundation, Inc.; Jonathan Rose Companies; Sesame Workshop; Sha- piro & Lobel LLP; The Shaw Family Endowment Fund; The Shubert Organization; The Starker Family Foundation ; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Stranahan Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation; TaxPro Financial Network, Inc.; Tiger Baron Foundation; Van Deusen Family Fund; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc.; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Watkins, Inc.; Whoop, Inc.; Wiener Family Foundation; and Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year. (list current as of 3/26/10):

Robert Abrams & Peter Jay Fernandez & Greg MacPherson & Pam Shaw & Victor Syrmis Cynthia Vance Denise Burse Jane Perlmutter Todd Silverberg Michael Alicastro Suzanne Fine & Fabio Mariani Meg Simon Elton Andrews Christian Salomone Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Brian Sklar Emily Armstrong Angelina Fiordellisi & Frances McDormand & Tom Slaughter Jeff Arsenault Matt Williams Joel Coen David Sleeman Dylan & Becky Baker Katie Flahive Noël & Joe Mihalow Dimitri & Helen Sogoloff Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Liz Flahive & Jeff Cox Eric Mindich & Stacey Mindich Christopher Solomon Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Kristen Frank & Tamir Hashem Emily & John Morgan Gavin Solotar & Joan Solotar Gavin Berger & Craig Berggren Randy Frankel John David Moriarty Jonathan Soros & Brett Berk Gary Garelick Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & Jennifer Soros Rajeev Bhandari Connie Garrido & Ray Rotolo Adam Spilka John Stefanelli Pat Birch Beverly Gasner Rishi Nangalia Jenny & Jon Steingart Lewis Black Freddie Gershon Fred Nelson Jeffrey Strauss Andrew Blackman & Jilian Gersten & Brian Shuman Randy & Rona Nelson Richard Sweren Tatiana Rutkowski Nancy Giles Ruth Nelson Jeanine Tesori Emily Blavatnik Tony Goldwyn & Jane Musky Duncan Niederauer Timothy Thomas Allison & Robert Blinken Stephen & Cathy Graham Cynthia Nixon Merritt Tilney & Douglas Kaden Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt Susannah Gray & John Lyons Rachel & Larry Norton Martin Timmins Shawn Byron & Laura Byron Jan Gura & Alan Pickman James O’Connor & Anne Torsiglieri & Robert & Holly Carter David & Ann Hausmann Olivia O’Connor Michael Bernard Lawrence Catena Sally Holmes & Doug Curtis Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Terrance Travis & Kathy Travis Rachel Chanoff William Holtzman & Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Christopher Tufano Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron S. Sylvia Shepard F. Richard Pappas Gregory Tusar David Cohen & Katy Homans & Paula Park Carol L. Nadell & Sandra Novak Cohen Patterson Sims Jessica Pell Richard E. Van Deusen Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin Sarah Horowitz & Susan Ochs Phillips Wendy vanden Heuvel & William Conley & David Venarde Judy Goldman & Brad Coley Doreen Conley Warner Howe Michael Pillinger Ed Vassallo David Costabile Andrea Johnson David Pollard Joe Versace Jeffrey & Anna Cramer Cindy Kaplan & David Froelich Peter & Helen Randolph Brian Villante Billy Crudup Kevin Kelly Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Richard Wagner Kyle Czepiel Patrick Kelly & Diane Kelly Dan Reed Kevin Waldron Cathy Dantchik Stephen Ko & Susan Ko Jacquelyn Reingold Mary Pat Walsh Leslie Dantchik Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Burt Resnick & Judy Resnick Lynn & Sam Waterston Peter & Judith Dawkins Lisa Leguillou Michael Richter & Ali Marsh Weller & Fred Weller Richard & Rebecca Dresser Warren Leight & Karen Hauser Veronica Richter Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Brian Duggan & Carol Duggan Robert Sean Leonard & Danon Robinson Michael & Zena Wiener Greg Durkin & Gaby Salick Anita Rogerson Elizabeth Williams & Vanessa Beecroft Anna Li & Frank Sposato Joseph Rokacz & Larry Gordon Joseph Forte Wendy Ettinger & Melissa Liebling-Goldberg & David Ross & Laura Ross John & Suzanne Willian Derek McLane John Barrett Daryl Roth Richard & Jill Willis Nigel Faulkner & Michael & Marjorie Loeb Marcia Santoni & John Morris J.P. Xenakis Amanda Faulkner John Lyons Karin & Tom Schall Daniel Zarkowsky Adam Felber & Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Robert Shaffron & John Davis Lynne Zeavin & Donald Moss Jeanne Simpson Me First: The Pioneer Plays COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The Spring 2010 Playmaking Production - March 26-28, Five Angels Theater NEW! Replay Scripts...... $10.00 The 52nd Street Project Staff Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50, $2, $1.50 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director and featuring Shel Silverstein’s John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing “Fivey and Twoey” logo: George Babiak, Production Manager Project T-shirts...... $12.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Hoodies...... $30.00 Megan Cramer, Associate Artistic Director Project Caps...... $20.00 Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Project Mugs...... $5.00 Josh Moody, Development Assistant Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Ray Harold, Technical Director Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Project Notebook...... $5.00 Nicole A. Watson, Teen Shakespeare Director Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Thank you for coming to ME FIRST! If you are not on our mailing list (or if your Jeremy Keaveny, Lisa Kerner, Interns address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way out Teen Employees: Jenisse Bouret, Carlos Dume, Merlaine Mendez, Chloe Moore, or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are interested in C.J. Muentes, Azalea Rosario, Jonathan Rosario, Luisa Santiago, becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire Malik Velazquez, Jorge Zapata form.

“Me First” Production Staff Please add me to your mailing list: 03/10 Composer/Music Director Lisa Kerner, Lee Rosen, ______name Matt Schatz Britney Trinidad, Nathaly Trinidad ______Piano Backstage Crew address Patrick Barnes Ralphie Irizarry III, Jeremy Keaveny, ______Set Designer Lisa Kerner, Brielle Silvestri, city s STATE Zip Kevin Joseph Roach Viviana Vazquez ______Lighting Designer House Managers home phone Greg MacPherson Liz Bell, Karin Schall ______Costume Designers Flyer Art daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address Katherine Brown, Kate Cusack Patrick Jones ______Sound Designer Chefs MY occupation Maury Schott John Sheehy, Liz Bell, Carol Ochs ______Stage Manager Playmaking Class Volunteers my hobbies Charles M. Turner, III Patrick Clair, Nehassaiu deGannes, Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: Slide Design: George Babiak and the Nancy Giles, Erica Jensen, ❏ Help load in and out for shows ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework Project Slide Archive Shelly Oria, Matt Schatz, ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill Prop Design Team Brad Weinstock ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event George Babiak, Liz Bell, ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes Megan Cramer, Jeremy Keaveny, ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), The Playmaking Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 789 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Project is supported (212) 333-5598. by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Project is a member of ART/NY. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors COMING UP: Ben Barenholtz Noël Mihalow Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus alumni member Louis P. Friedman José Soto, Jr., alumni member Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart Larry Jones Pamala Tyson James McDaniel Wendy vanden Heuvel Frances McDormand John A. Vassilaros

In-Kind Contributions Abbeville Press; Stephanie Berger Photography; Iris A. Brown Design; Kenneth Cole Productions; William Curran & A Curran Affair; ICI; New- man’s Own; Noggin/The N; Paris Chocolates; Pharma Print/Omni Graphics; Sesame Workshop; Wendy Stuhlberg; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Ron Fiorina and Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Shapiro & Lobel; Hudson Scenic; Prime Films, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. , Empanada Mama’s, Fat Sal’s Pizza, Mitchell London Foods, Wendy Stuhlberg, Steve Olsen and the Westbank Cafe, and Mary Pat Walsh.

Special Thanks We’re extremely grateful to John Vassilaros, Alex Gersten-Vassilaros, their BE ON THE LOOKOUT! boys Tonio, Luka and Stefano, the ever-helpful Joyce, and Zeus the dog for We are always searching for interns. allowing us to use their home as our headquarters and boy dormitory on our Playmaking retreat to Bridgehampton last month. We also owe gratitude to If you know any college or graduate students who might enjoy working with us, playing Laurie Becker, who let some volunteers and the girl writers crash at her luxuri- with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, please have them contact George ous pad in Sag Harbor. Babiak or Megan Cramer. We are looking for interns for June-August, 2010. Thanks! Me First - ACT 1 Me First - ACT 2

All original music composed by Matt Schatz SAMANTHA AND RILEY UNITE BEST-IST OF FREN-ZIES Written by Deborah Welch, age 10. Written by Jocelyn Ochoa, age 10. Director/ Dramaturge: Laura Konsin. Dramaturge: Alex Gersten-Vassilaros, Director: Patricia McGregor. Samantha...... Nancy Giles Christal...... Lucy DeVito Riley...... Phyllis Somerville Sarah...... Nikiya Mathis Mom...... Megan Cramer Judge...... John Sheehy Popular Girls...... Crew I Wanna Win and Friends lyrics by Jocelyn Ochoa. Differences, Notice Me, and Friends lyrics by Deborah Welch. THE REVENGE OF THE PSYCHO PLATYPUS BRAIN STORM Written by Enrique Caballero, age 10. Written by Eric Carrero, age 10. Director/Dramaturge: Kirsten Kelly. Dramaturge: Josh Moody, Director: Henry Wishcamper. Shockwave...... Cary Donaldson Brain Man...... Tim Cain Dirt Bag/Computer...... Marguerite Stimpson Brain Kid...... Jinn S. Kim Mom...... Brielle Silvestri Evil Devil...... George Babiak Pizza Guy...... Jeremy Keaveny White Castle Worker...... Jeremy Keaveny I Eat Rats and Ooooo It Was an Accident lyrics by Enrique Caballero. Chicken lyrics by Eric Carrero. BLOODY BOOM BOXES THE HALL OF MIRRORS Written by Tatiana Goode, age 10. Written by Delia Cadman, age 10. Director/Dramaturge: Awoye Timpo. Director/Dramaturge: Jordan Young. Jeffrey...... Michael Potts Luna Wolff...... Nitya Vidyasagar Maria...... Nehassaiu deGannes Venus Fullmon...... Opal Alladin Together lyrics by Tatiana Goode. DOUG AND SETH FAMILY FINDING BACK TO HIGH SCHOOL OR DIES Written by Brandon Draude, age 10. Written by Richard Brea, age 10. Director/Dramaturge: Josh Lewis. Director/Dramaturge: Stephen Ruddy. Doug...... Pun Bandhu Chum Chum...... Bill Camp Seth...... Hannah Cabell John T-Mobile...... Daniel Jenkins The Kid...... Viviana Vazquez Assistants/School Kids...... Crew We’ve Been Traveling, and We’ve Been Traveling Reprise Chum Chum and John Song lyrics by Richard Brea. lyrics by Brandon Draude.

BOB AND BOBBIE Written by Ruby Zamora, age 9. Director/Dramaturge: Nicole A. Watson. Bob...... Robert Stanton Bobbie...... Jeanine Serralles Rats with Alien Heads...... The Crew Bob and Bobbie lyrics by Ruby Zamora. THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS Loyal Supporters Andrew Actman, Eric & Barbara Hippeau Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Indispensable Supporters Lightspeed Financial, LLC Megan Hollingshead Dan Reed The City of New York Jace Alexander & Maddie Corman Kirk & Katheryn Holt Citron Reifler/Sky Blue Farm Michael Alicastro The JKW Foundation Bonnie & Richard Reiss Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor Aon Corporation Larry & Mary Jones Danon Robinson Christine C. Quinn, New York City Council Speaker APA Talent & Literary Agency Doug & Katie Jordan Jeffrey Rogers Scott Stringer, Manhattan Borough President Jeff Arsenault Kevin Kelly Anita Rogerson Ben Barenholtz The Nat R. & Martha M. Knaster Jonathan Rose Companies, Inc. Kate D. Levin, Commissioner, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Charitable Trust, Aaron Shapiro Joan & Alan Safir The State of New York Dr. & Mrs. Michael C. Bell & Michael A. Lobel, Trustees Bob Saget Samara & Doug Braunstein Chuck Knauss & Ann McLarty Deb Savo & Paul Giordano David A. Paterson, Governor Shawn Byron Colin & Rita Knudson Lauren Seikaly & Michael Huber Thomas K. Duane, Senator Cantor Foundation Belle & Roger Kuhn The Jane & Tad Shepard Richard Gottfried, Assembly Member Lawrence Catena Howard Laks Family Foundation Rachel Chanoff Linden Advisors, LP Robert & Michelle Smigel Linda B. 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Vassilaros & Son, Inc Booth Ferris Foundation Henry Gallo Rishi Nangalia Brian Villante CLAWS Foundation Christina Gerber James & Olivia O’Connor Mark Whatley The Educational Foundation Of America Emily Grishman Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Joe White & Iris Brown Patrice & Louis Friedman Music Preparation F. Richard Pappas Elizabeth Williams & The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Karen Hauser & Warren Leight Sue Phillips Joseph Forte The DuBose & Dorothy Heyward Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters John Willian Frances McDormand, Pedro & Joel Coen Memorial Fund Alex Primiano Jr. J.P. Xenakis The New York Community Trust - LuEsther T. Mertz Advised Fund The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Groundswell Supporters Jenny & Jon Steingart, The Wiener Family Foundation Alexandra Productions, Inc. Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof Carol & Stanley Nelson Elton Andrews Joy Greenhouse Cynthia Nixon Generous Supporters Ronald Artzi Bryan Gronau Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Joel Asarch Amy Gross Sean Rider Altman Foundation Chris Mazzilli & Gotham Comedy Club Dylan & Becky Ann Baker Michael Gross Veronica & Michael Richter Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson The Andrew W. Mellon & Patrick Barnes & Kent McIngvale Leigh Hampton Ida Roth The Big Wood Foundation New York Foundation for the Arts Laurie Becker Joy & Harry Henshel Shirley A. Rumierk Joe & Noël Mihalow Liz Bell Warner Howe Sandberg -Zakian Family Clinton Seed Fund Stephanie Berger & Paul King The Kaplan & Froelich Families Marcia Santoni & John Morris Consolidated Edison Company of New York The Philip D. & Tammy S. Murphy Foundation Kerrison Black Mark Keoppen & Karin & Tom Schall Kyle Czepiel New Generations Program, funded by the Tessa Blake & Ian Williams Wendy Townsend John Sheehy & Kim Sherman The Dawkins Family Foundation Doris Duke Charitable Foundation/ Lawrence Blau Shari Kirshner David Sleeman The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation & Buzz Bovshow Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Brian Sklar Neil & Carolyn DeSena Michelle Buffington Justin Lerner Christopher Solomon Entertainment Industry Foundation administered by Michael Busado Liza Lerner John Stefanelli ETC Theatre Communications Group Luciano Caramanica Mark & Joanne Lonow Edward Thomas Randy Frankel Newman’s Own Constance Casey Jennifer Manocherian Martin Timmins The Gasner Family Judith Resnick Rochelle & Adam Dubin Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Erin Torneo & Sascha Paladino Beth Emelson, Joe Weber & James & Hannelore McDaniel Angela Trento Robert Goldberg, Tom Shadyac Beatrix Weber Christian Meyer Christopher Tufano Yorke Construction Corporation The Surdna Foundation Tom Fetterman & Bonnie Mac Saveny Adirana & Bob Mnuchin Ed Vassallo Hudson Scenic Tiger Baron Foundation Elizabeth & Paul Giamatti John Moriarty Law Offices of Claudia Wagner Mark Jacobs Matt Williams & Sandi Goff & Andrew Farkas Bruce Moulton Mary Pat Walsh David Grant Patricia Murphy, Esq. Geoffrey & Hilary Wills Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Angelina Fiordellisi George M. Grant John & Kimberly Mustin Carole Yass Loyal Supporters THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS Andrew Actman, Eric & Barbara Hippeau Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Lightspeed Financial, LLC Megan Hollingshead Dan Reed Indispensable Supporters Jace Alexander & Maddie Corman Kirk & Katheryn Holt Citron Reifler/Sky Blue Farm The City of New York Michael Alicastro The JKW Foundation Bonnie & Richard Reiss Aon Corporation Larry & Mary Jones Danon Robinson Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor APA Talent & Literary Agency Doug & Katie Jordan Jeffrey Rogers Christine C. Quinn, New York City Council Speaker Jeff Arsenault Kevin Kelly Anita Rogerson Scott Stringer, Manhattan Borough President Ben Barenholtz The Nat R. & Martha M. Knaster Jonathan Rose Companies, Inc. Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Charitable Trust, Aaron Shapiro Joan & Alan Safir Kate D. Levin, Commissioner, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Dr. & Mrs. Michael C. Bell & Michael A. Lobel, Trustees Bob Saget The State of New York Samara & Doug Braunstein Chuck Knauss & Ann McLarty Deb Savo & Paul Giordano Shawn Byron Colin & Rita Knudson Lauren Seikaly & Michael Huber David A. Paterson, Governor Cantor Foundation Belle & Roger Kuhn The Jane & Tad Shepard Thomas K. Duane, Senator Lawrence Catena Howard Laks Family Foundation Richard Gottfried, Assembly Member Rachel Chanoff Linden Advisors, LP Robert & Michelle Smigel Ruth Anne Cohen & Robert Usdin David Lloyd & Helen Sogoloff Linda B. Rosenthal, Assembly Member Ann & Geoff Coley Megan Mortimer Lloyd Farrell & Steven Starker Edward Conard & Jill Davis Marsue & Peter MacNicol Jeffrey Strauss Extraordinary Supporters Ann & Jeff Cramer Greg MacPherson & Jane Richard Sweren Lewis Black Billy Crudup Perlmutter Terrance Travis Dermot Company Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane Roma Maffia Gregory Tusar Bill & Doreen Conley Fabio Mariani Pamala Tyson & Sean Mudd Stephen & Cathy Graham Kevin Darien Drew McCoy & Amy Aquino Vanessa Valdes & Kresge Foundation Downtown Arts Development, Inc. Al Minafo, Greenmoor George Babiak Wendy vanden Heuvel & Brad Coley Brian Duggan Financial Group, LLC Laura Valeroso & David Seidman Nigel Faulkner The Monteforte Foundation, Inc. Katrina vanden Heuvel Significant Supporters James Formisano Robin Morse & Gus Rogerson John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc Henry Gallo Rishi Nangalia Brian Villante Booth Ferris Foundation Christina Gerber James & Olivia O’Connor Mark Whatley CLAWS Foundation Emily Grishman Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Joe White & Iris Brown The Educational Foundation Of America Music Preparation F. Richard Pappas Elizabeth Williams & Patrice & Louis Friedman Karen Hauser & Warren Leight Sue Phillips Joseph Forte The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation The DuBose & Dorothy Heyward Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters John Willian Memorial Fund Alex Primiano Jr. J.P. Xenakis Frances McDormand, Pedro & Joel Coen The New York Community Trust - LuEsther T. Mertz Advised Fund Groundswell Supporters The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Alexandra Productions, Inc. Connie Grappo & Lee Wilkof Carol & Stanley Nelson Jenny & Jon Steingart, The Wiener Family Foundation Elton Andrews Joy Greenhouse Cynthia Nixon Ronald Artzi Bryan Gronau Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Generous Supporters Joel Asarch Amy Gross Sean Rider Dylan & Becky Ann Baker Michael Gross Veronica & Michael Richter Altman Foundation Chris Mazzilli & Gotham Comedy Club Patrick Barnes & Kent McIngvale Leigh Hampton Ida Roth Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson The Andrew W. Mellon & Laurie Becker Joy & Harry Henshel Shirley A. Rumierk The Big Wood Foundation New York Foundation for the Arts Liz Bell Warner Howe Sandberg -Zakian Family Joe & Noël Mihalow Stephanie Berger & Paul King The Kaplan & Froelich Families Marcia Santoni & John Morris Clinton Seed Fund Kerrison Black Mark Keoppen & Karin & Tom Schall Consolidated Edison Company of New York The Philip D. & Tammy S. Murphy Foundation Tessa Blake & Ian Williams Wendy Townsend John Sheehy & Kim Sherman Kyle Czepiel New Generations Program, funded by the Lawrence Blau Shari Kirshner David Sleeman The Dawkins Family Foundation Doris Duke Charitable Foundation/ Buzz Bovshow Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Brian Sklar The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation & Michelle Buffington Justin Lerner Christopher Solomon Neil & Carolyn DeSena Michael Busado Liza Lerner John Stefanelli Entertainment Industry Foundation administered by Luciano Caramanica Mark & Joanne Lonow Edward Thomas ETC Theatre Communications Group Constance Casey Jennifer Manocherian Martin Timmins Randy Frankel Newman’s Own Rochelle & Adam Dubin Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Erin Torneo & Sascha Paladino The Gasner Family Judith Resnick Beth Emelson, Joe Weber & James & Hannelore McDaniel Angela Trento Beatrix Weber Christian Meyer Christopher Tufano Robert Goldberg, Tom Shadyac Tom Fetterman & Bonnie Mac Saveny Adirana & Bob Mnuchin Ed Vassallo Yorke Construction Corporation The Surdna Foundation Elizabeth & Paul Giamatti John Moriarty Law Offices of Claudia Wagner Hudson Scenic Tiger Baron Foundation Sandi Goff & Andrew Farkas Bruce Moulton Mary Pat Walsh Mark Jacobs Matt Williams & David Grant Patricia Murphy, Esq. Geoffrey & Hilary Wills George M. Grant John & Kimberly Mustin Carole Yass Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Angelina Fiordellisi The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, Rachel Chanoff founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, Wendy Ettinger, alumni member Chair Emeritus José Soto, Jr., Louis P. Friedman alumni member Stephen Graham, Chair Jenny Steingart James McDaniel Merritt Tilney Frances McDormand Pamala Tyson Noël Mihalow Wendy vanden Heuvel Carol Ochs John A. Vassilaros

The 52nd Street Project Staff Carol Ochs, Executive Director Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director John Sheehy, Dir. of Development and Marketing George Babiak, Production Manager Liz Bell, Director of Education Megan Cramer, Associate Artistic Director Josh Moody, Development Assistant Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Ray Harold, Technical Director Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Nicole A. Watson, Teen Shakespeare Director Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Jeremy Keaveny and Lisa Kerner, Interns

Benefit Volunteers Kyle Haden, Jason Hare, Jessica Hare, Joanna Parsons, Kim D. Sherman, Felix Solis, Vanessa Valdes, Nicole A. Watson

Special Thanks Becky Browder, Kate Cusack, Michael Dorf, Scott Dougan, Terry Fitzpatrick, Jenny Gersten, Jessalyn Gilsig, Emily Grishman, Mark Jacobs, Lisa Leguillou, Daniel Levy, Josh Lewis, Marshall Neilson, Steve Olsen, Willie Reale, Adam Platt, Oliver Platt, Karin & Tom Schall, Mary Pat Walsh Rock Seats Spring Sing Thing Benefit Co-Chairs Cecilia Arana-Grant Yvette McLarty Lisa Benavides Karin Schall Emily Armstrong & Matthew Moreno, Siemens Industry Thomas P. Gannon Cathy Dantchik Jenny Steingart Emily & John Morgan Beth & Eric Berman Carolyn DeSena Merritt Tilney Suzen Murakoshi & Mark Temme Stephen Bernstein Louis P. Friedman Laura Valeroso Patricia Murphy & Adam Spilka Patrice Friedman Mary Pat Walsh BKSK Architects Jodi Nussbaum Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Buzz Bovshow The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges... Paul & Maria Onderdonk Patrick Breen Sue Phillips Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt Abbeville Press Judy & Michael Pillinger Denise Burse & Peter Jay Fernandez Lewis Black Christopher Randolph Rachel Chanoff & Wolf Chanoff Richard Blackstone Jackie Reingold & Rich Campbell Melissa Cohn & John Paris Iris A. Brown Design Maury Schott Margaret Crimmins City Winery David Schwab William Curran, Rebecca & Richard Dresser Sylvia Shepard & Will Holtzman A Curran Affair Anita Durst Disney Hyperion Rob Shore Liz Flahive & Jeff Cox Fox Television Meg Simon Anita Flanagan & Jeff Potter Howard Grier, Seventeen Jeanne Simpson & Adam Felber Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Bill Lawrence, S.F. Giants Lois Smith Sally Froelich Steve Olsen, Westbank Cafe Tracy Straus Jenny Gersten & Willie Reale John Paris Lynn Street & Donald Margulies Nancy Giles Pharma/Omni Printing Susanna Styron Kilty Gilmour Sesame Workshop Alice Phillips Swistel Bonnie Gross Shapiro Lobel, LLP Edith Thurber & Kevin O’Rourke Ryan Thorvaldsen, N.Y. Yankees Jan Gura & Alan Pickman Lisa Tilney & Chris Lawrence John A. Vassilaros & Sons Annie Hausmann Karen Trott & Peter Herdrich Rob White Linda LeRoy Janklow Liz Tuccillo Watkins Incorporated Frances & Fred Langbecker Healthier Living Since 1868 Laura Valeroso & David Seidman Mickey Lemle Susan J. Vitucci Martin Levine, The Par Group Yildiz Yuksek & Richard Blackstone Susan & Jeff Lucier Connie & Marc Zand

Donor lists current as of May 5, 2010 I Never Promised You a Rose Seats Carol Ochs, Stephen Graham, Gus Rogerson, Executive Director Board Chair Artistic Director Becky Ann & Dylan Baker Julia & Adam Beaser Lisa Benavides & Tim Blake Nelson Gavin Berger & Craig Berggren Spring Sing Thing Allison M. Blinken A Garden-Variety Benefit for The 52nd Street Project Michelle Bork & Jonathan Levine Honorary Chairs: Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs Laura & Scott Gewirtz Karen Hauser & Warren Leight Monday, May 10, 2010 Katheryn Holt Citron & Kirk Citron Espace Sarah Horowitz & David Venarde Andrea Johnson The Show Cynthia Kaplan & David Froelich Emcee Adrianne Lobel Martha Plimpton John S. Lyons The Lyricists Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Adnan Ahmed, Wendell Joseph, Frances McDormand Brandon Leon, Melissa Rebolledo, Elizabeth Vazquez Stacey & Eric Mindich The Monteforte Foundation The Composers Jane Musky & Tony Goldwyn Michael Cerveris, Tom Kitt, Brian Lowdermilk, Greg Naughton, Jeanine Tesori Cynthia Nixon Jane Perlmutter & Greg MacPherson The Singers Ira Resnick Michael Cerveris, James Monroe Iglehart, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Anita A. Rogerson Matthew Morrison, Greg Naughton, Kelli O’Hara, Martha Plimpton Laura & David Ross Carla Sacks & John Morris Karin & Thomas Schall Back-Up Springers Lighting Designer Emma Hunton, Gabriel Violett Jennifer & Jonathan Allan Soros Greg MacPherson Richard Sweren The Musicians Sound Designer Victor Syrmis Thad DeBrock, Guitar Charles Coe Jennifer Tankleff & David Rosenberg Kimberly Grigsby, Piano Jeff Potter, Drums Gina Torres & Laurence Fishburne Set Design Cynthia Vance & Robert Abrams Director George Babiak Susan Wallace, Jonathan Rose Companies Jonathan Bernstein Stage Manager Mary Pat Walsh Music Director Charles M. Turner, III Elizabeth Williams & Joseph Forte Kimberly Grigsby Carole Yass Music Coordinator Written by Kim D. Sherman John Sheehy 8 1 She the Best By Adnan Ahmed, age 10 Composed by Brian Lowdermilk Eden Tables Performed by James Monroe Iglehart, Gabriel Violett & Martha Plimpton The Dantchik Family HE: here i go right now Cathy & Stephen Graham Jenny & Jon Steingart I’m here all alone Thinking how I’m gonna say To this girl who I like But the only thing, she is not always alone Earthly Delights Tables So I gotta make my voice Low ‘cause she is not always alone Patrice & Louis Friedman I hate to see her say no Betsy MacIsaac & Robert Goldberg, But I love to see her say “Okay let’s make our day in May” Yorke Construction Corporation And if she say that She rock yeah

She the best Octopus’s Tables She the best Bloomberg I say what She the best Wendy Ettinger & Derek McLane A’ight she the best Fred Nelson here i go right now

People think she Madison Square Tables Ain’t gonna say yes ‘Cause she so pretty Blavatnik Family And I look dorky CBS Corporation Psych! I’m just saying that to rhyme with pretty yeah The Dawkins Family Foundation I’m so cool that I’m cooler than her I’m just asking her ‘cause she so pretty Carolyn & Neil DeSena Prettier than Miley Cyrus yeah Bev Gasner And that means she so pretty Freddie Gershon, Music Theater International She the best and pretty She the best Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros & Johnny Coffeeshopolis She look so pretty she look like BeyoncÉ Rona & Randolph Nelson Yeah She the best Ruth Nelson

Now I gotta tell her so wish me luck Steve Sabba, TaxPro Financial Network, Inc. Here I go right now Meritt Tilney & Douglas Kaden Hey girl do you want to go out with me? Wendy vanden Heuvel & Brad Coley SHE: Okay let’s make our day in May okay. Mildred & Borah Walton

HE: Alright now my wish was right She said the same words that I wanted Her to tell me She the best Goodbye. 2 7 Springtime the Joyful Time Immortal Powers By Brandon Leon, age 12 Lyrics by Melissa Rebolledo, age 13 Composed by Greg Naughton Composed and Performed by Michael Cerveris Performed by Greg Naughton and Kelli O’Hara Back-up singers: Emma Hunton and Gabriel Violett Back-up singers: Emma Hunton and Gabriel Violett

The game is on, power is all I want Springtime, a time of people Springtime the joyful time Once the status bar is full a shout goes off having fun It will last it will last Defeating a monster, guardian of immortal powers playing in the park The apples are falling The birds are chirping from the tree I’m hyper, energetic, my aura’s neon green and the clouds are singing Can’t you see them It might be all a game, but a shout’s the way it came The sun is coming coming to me Wanna let it be, games are the best therapy and the flowers are humming Oh Spring Oh Spring Virtual Strength, gathering breaths Says to himself... It is the way I feel The status bar’s two thirds full Says to himself... It is real to me A shout’s being gained, louder by the second, This feeling does last wanting to be freed, Is Springtime the way I feel? And I see and believe only for a minute Is it even real? it will last Does this feeling ever last? It’s hyper, energetic, a color of neon green Will I ever know? Says to himself... It might be in a game, but a shout’s the way it came Says to himself... It wants to be free, only in a game it can be The sky is blue The grass is green Is Springtime the way I feel? A bad day at school, only because I’m not cool The trees have leaves Is it even real? Bullies to overcome, monsters to defeat But does it seem Does this feeling ever last? Monsters in school, Bullies in the game so real Will I ever know? Can I feel this feeling? It’s hyper, energetic, a color of neon green It will last It might be in a game, but a shout’s the way it came Says to himself... and Spring will come again It wants to be free, only in a game it can be Says to himself... The status bar’s full, 100 breaths Is Springtime the way I feel? Greener than grass, stronger than a bear Is it even real? Ripples of wind, a monster motionless on the ground Does this feeling ever last? A shout is released Will I ever know? Across the world it’s heard In a minute it’s yelled and done

We’re hyper, energetic, one and the same It might’ve been a game, but a shout’s the way it came We’ve been freed, only our world it can be.

6 3 To The Beat of New York Need U Lyrics by Elizabeth Vazquez, age 12 Lyrics by Wendell Joseph, age 13 Composed by Tom Kitt Composed by Jeanine Tesori Performed by Rebecca Naomi Jones Performed by Matthew Morrison Back-up singers: Emma Hunton and Gabriel Violett Back-up singers: Emma Hunton and Gabriel Violett Flies don’t smell like anything And it’s no laughing matter But that’s because we don’t But no matter how much I want to Please don’t cry in sorrow Dare to pick them up share If you leave, there’s no tomorrow And lift them up to our nose I cant causeahhhhzzzzzzzzzz I’m stupid to think this will never end And sniff them Now I’m heartbroken in my bed When I look into their eyes What if by some accident you They aren’t alright You’re a flower, now watch you grow sniff them up You make my life a living night- You’re beautiful like a rose Like a tornado sucking every- mare Why can’t it be you and me in the hotel thing And that’s not right Dreaming Flies aren’t better than pies They’re everywhere! They are like lies All I need is you again What person would prefer flies But they have rhythm To be in my life over pies? But they have rhythm To see what I’m really for They have rhythm I promise you’ll be mine again ahhhzzzzzzzzz is all they say All I need is you The noise, the sound, the rhythm But they have rhythm Their ugly antennas they bother I’m looking out my window But they have rhythm me I’m looking for your love They have rhythm They don’t wash their hands or Oh, it’s nowhere to be found take a shower I want it to feel like spring again Their big weird shaped eyes star- They aren’t hot pink or sizzling Oh, how I was blooming ing at you blue Their weird labellum They’re like annoying brothers All I need is you again Orange and long shaped and sisters To be in my life I just hate flies They might have different point To see what I’m really for Right when you want to kill ‘em of views I promise you’ll be mine again And destroy them But this is mine All I need is you

They fly away with your tasty But maybe there’s a good side to Look at me, just say yes food them And I’ll make it better And you want to show them that They fill the streets with music this time I’ll be a better man this They become part of I’m in darkness, and now I can’t move Is your territory and yours and The city that never sleeps Just make it summer again yours only Maybe I can learn to like them So I can see your face They don’t belong in the Streets of New York ahhhzzzzzzzzz is all they say All I need is you again To be in my life ahhhzzzzzzzzz is all they say And they have rhythm To give me your love And they have rhythm I’ll be a better man But they have rhythm They rhythm All i need is you But they have rhythm to be in my life just take my hand They have rhythm scat, doop, bop, scatta all i need is you again dooo, bop, pah, scat doo, da, dada to be in my life I know mommy has taught scatta doo, dah, dah, oooh yea! Me that sharing is caring to see what I’m really for I promise you’ll be mine again

All I need is you 4 5 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director Megan Cramer, Associate Artistic Director The 52nd Street Project (the Project) is dedicated to the creation and production of new plays for and by kids between the ages of ten and eighteen who The 52nd Street Project Presents reside in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood in New York City. The Project does this through unique mentoring programs that match kids with professional (and volunteer!) theater artists.

“THE NEXT LEVEL” is a production of our Teen Ensemble Program. The Teen Ensemble is a two year acting conservatory program, which includes several public performances of original material and culminates in a full Shakespeare production. This show is the last stage of their first year.

After a year that included classes in movement, improvisation, mask performance, scene study, and singing, the teens met with these five adult playwrights, who were charged to create the plays we’re presenting.

Special thanks to all of our wonderful volunteer guest artists who have worked with the Teen Ensemble this year: Carlos Armesto, Sara Brians, Molly Coo- gan, Con Creal, Andrea Day, Doug Nervik, Karl Mansfield, Sarah Peter- siel, & Joe White.

The Project would also like to thank Wendy vanden Heuvel and Brad Coley for the use of their country home on Lake Lucille for the Teen Weekend trip. Also, big thanks to Radha, who cooked a fine lunch for our hungry ensemble.

The following foundations and government agencies have generously supported the Teen Program through their contributions:

City of New York Department of Cultural Affairs Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Five One-Act Plays National Endowment for the Arts New York State Council on the Arts featuring The Surdna Foundation The 52nd Street Project Teen Ensemble

Five Angels Theater Friday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 5 at 3:00 p.m. HOW EVANGELINE GOT HER PRINCE Written by Jihan Crowther Directed by Nicole A. Watson The Project Staff Evangeline...... Janiece Aponte Gus Rogerson...... Artistic Director Guardian...... Erica Arce Carol Ochs...... Executive Director Woody...... A.J. Welsh John Sheehy...... Director of Development and Marketing Little Girl...... Azalea Rosario George Babiak...... Production Manager The Prince...... Carlos Dumé Liz Bell...... Director of Education Megan Cramer...... Associate Artistic Director NO APOLOGIES Diana Rojas...... Associate Program Director Written by Raúl Castillo Josh Moody...... Development Assistant Directed by David Dalton Ray Harold...... Technical Director Chris Ceraso...... Teen Dean Junior...... Muhammad Cunningham Nicole A. Watson...... Teen Shakespeare Director Manny...... Jonathan Rosario Iris A. Brown...... Graphic Designer Merlaine Mendez, Malik Velazquez, George Zapata...... Receptionists MARABEL’S PRAYER Viviana Vazquez, Malik Velazquez...... Ushers Written by Bekah Brunstetter Jesse Bertron, Rosalee Gelpi, Lisa Kerner, Sarah Lewis...... Interns Directed by Danny Goldstein Marabel...... Jenisse Bouret “The Next Level” Team George...... Josh Moody Burke Brown...... Lighting Designer Kathleen Doyle...... Costume Designer Customers...... The Company Jesse Bertron...... Sound Designer Tom Schall...... Fight Choreographer GOLDEN Sarah Lewis...... Stage Manager Written by José Rivera Rosalee Gelpi...... Running crew Directed by Jeremy Beck Lisa Kerner...... Running crew Brooke...... Hera Andre-Bergmann C.Y...... A.J. Welsh The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Lou...... Carlos Dumé Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, founder Rachel Chanoff Gus Rogerson IT’S LIKE... Cathy Dantchik Shirley Rumierk, Written by Zakiyyah Alexander Carolyn C. DeSena alumni member Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., Directed by Rebecca White Louis P. Friedman alumni member Tatiana...... Erica Arce Stephen Graham, chair Jenny Steingart Kayla...... Azalea Rosario Larry Jones Lisa Tilney James McDaniel Merritt Tilney Mom/Mama...... Megan Cramer Frances McDormand Pamala Tyson Pop...... Josh Moody Noël Mihalow Wendy vanden Heuvel Carol Ochs John A. Vassilaros The Next Level is performed without an intermission The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. The Replay program gives children who are graduates of the Project’s Playmaking class a chance to hone their skills in an advanced writing workshop taught by Megan Cramer. Over the nine weeks of Replay class, these young playwrights explored varied sources of inspiration, studied dramatic structure, and learned to embrace their own The 52nd Street Project Presents personal writing style. The resulting plays are featured in tonight’s reading. The 2010 Lorraine Cohen Special Thanks The plays wouldn’t have made it to the page without the help of these Replay class volunteers: Chris Bachand, Tasha Gordon-Solmon, Jeremy Keaveny, Jon Kern, and Lisa Kerner. We’d especially like to thank the Cohen family and friends for their support of Replay.

The Project Staff Gus Rogerson...... Artistic Director Carol Ochs...... Executive Director John Sheehy...... Director of Development and Marketing George Babiak...... Production Manager Liz Bell...... Director of Education Megan Cramer...... Associate Artistic Director Diana Rojas...... Associate Program Director Joshua A. Moody...... Development Assistant Ray Harold...... Technical Director Chris Ceraso...... Teen Dean Nicole A. Watson...... Teen Shakespeare Director Iris A. Brown...... Graphic Designer 11 new plays by Tino Paduani...... Replay Class Assistant 11 young playwrights Merlaine Mendez, Chloe Moore, C.J. Muentes, Viviana Vazquez, Malik Velazquez...... Teen Employees Interns...... Jesse Bertron, Rosalee Gelpi, Sarah Lewis Monday, June 14, 2010

The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors 7:30 p.m. Lisa Benavides Gus Rogerson Rachel Chanoff Shirley Rumierk, Cathy Dantchik alumni member The Five Angels Theater Carolyn C. DeSena José Soto, Jr., Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus alumni member The 52nd Street Project Louis P. Friedman Jenny Steingart 789 10th Avenue Stephen Graham, chair Lisa Tilney James McDaniel Merritt Tilney Frances McDormand Pamala Tyson Noël Mihalow Wendy vanden Heuvel Carol Ochs John A. Vassilaros Willie Reale, founder Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Shermock Twig’s Case by Britney Trinidad, age 11. Directed by Evan Cabnet by Edison Rafael Sibri, age 12. Directed by Jonathan Bernstein Hazil...... Alexis McGuinness B Shermock Twig...... Neal Bledsoe Erica...... Marin Ireland Dr. Patson...... Kevin Geer Best Friends Forever lyrics by Britney Trinidad R Patson’s Mom/Ms. Beak...... Krystel Lucas Bird/Tatson...... John Sheehy The American Dream I by Lucas Ruedel, age 12. Directed by Jonathan Bernstein Sisters by Venecia Escamilla, age 11. Directed by Evan Cabnet Raymond...... Neal Bledsoe E Quintin...... Kevin Geer Isabella...... Marin Ireland F Jamie...... Alexis McGuinness Santiago! Kids...... Rosalee Gelpi, Tasha Gordon-Solmon by Nathaly Trinidad, age 12. Directed by Jessica Bauman The Awesome Week Daniela...... Marsha Stephanie Blake by Joseph Vasquez, age 12. Directed by Felix Solis Vanessa...... Patrice Johnson I Carry...... Tasha Gordon-Solmon Ozzy...... James McDaniel Katherin...... Rosalee Gelpi N Joe...... James Yaegashi Lady/Joyce...... Krystel Lucas The Embarrassing Moment T by Leah Kiara Macuilt, age 10. Directed by Nicole A. Watson Natashia, Nia and the Community by Naomi R. Welch, age 11. Directed by Jessica Bauman Ashley...... Martha Plimpton E Joe...... Ezra Knight Nia...... Marsha Stephanie Blake Dad...... Chris Bachand R Natashia...... Patrice Johnson Kids...... Rosalee Gelpi, Jon Kern M Kids...... Rosalee Gelpi, Tasha Gordon-Solmon Catty Pressure, Olympics! The School Prez in Babyville by Cassidy Capstick, age 10. Directed by Evan Cabnet I by Asia Hoa Rosado, age 11. Directed by Nicole A. Watson Alice...... Marin Ireland Jacob...... Ezra Knight Kobi...... Alexis McGuinness S Carlo...... Martha Plimpton Bubby...... Chris Bachand Bad Teacher Goes Good S Mrs. Babeekins...... Krystel Lucas by Miguelangel Vazquez, age 11. Directed by Felix Solis Background people...... Rosalee Gelpi, Jon Kern Mr. Striker...... James McDaniel I When I Become King lyrics by Asia Hoa Rosado John...... James Yaegashi Kids...... Krystel Lucas, Rosalee Gelpi, Jon Kern O N The 52nd Street Project Presents: Teen Cabaret Thursday, June 17th, 2010 Five Angels Theater Musical Director and Pianist: Karl Mansfield Azalea Rosario Jorge Zapata “A Blessing” by James Wright “The Triple Foole” by John Donne

Jenisse Bouret Muhammad Cunningham “Happily Ever After” “On the Street Where You Live” Music by Mary Rodgers, Music by Frederick Loewe, Lyrics by Marshall Barer Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner

Jonathan Rosario Janiece Aponte “At a Window” by Carl Sandburg “Life is Fine” by Langston Hughes

Jorge Zapata Azalea Rosario “Mr. Cellophane” “Hopelessly Devoted to You” Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb Music & Lyrics by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey

Erica Arce Muhammad Cunningham “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver “Ode to the Midwest” by Kevin Young

Janiece Aponte Carlos Dumé “Feelin’ Good” “My Funny Valentine” Music & Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse Music by Richard Rodgers, and Anthony Newley Lyrics by Lorenz Hart

Carlos Dume Hera Andre-Bergmann “Miracles” by Walt Whitman “The Waking” by Theodore Roethke

A.J. Welsh Erica Arce “You Can’t Take That Away From Me” “Taylor, the Latte Boy” Music by George Gershwin, Music by Zina Goldrich, Lyrics by Ira Gershwin Lyrics by Marcy Heisler

Jenisse Bouret A.J. Welsh “Fatal Interview: XI” by Edna St. Vincent Millay “Bright Star” by John Keats

Hera Andre-Bergmann Jonathan Rosario “Fine, Fine Line” “Push Ka Pi Shi Pie” Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx Music and Lyrics by Louis Jordan

The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: AOL Time Warner, Inc.; Aberdeen Investments; The Altman Foundation; AON; BGC; The Big Wood Foundation; BKSK Architects; Bloomberg; Carn- The 52nd Street Project Presents egie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; Consolidated Edison; The Neil V. DeSena Foundation; Dramatists Play Service; The Educational Foundation Of America; Eleanor, Adam & Mel Dubin Foundation; EIF; Goldman, Sachs & Co.; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Grant’s Financial Publishing, Inc.; Heisman Foundation; The Henlopen Foundation; Hudson Scenic Studio; The Suzanne Nora Johnson & David G. Johnson Foundation; The Kresge Foundation; Lemle Pictures, Inc.; The Lotos Foundation; Marusi Family Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; The Monteforte Foundation; J.P. Morgan Charitable Trust; MTI; National Philanthropic Trust; Newman’s Own; NYFA; NYS Energy Research and Development Authority; Par Plumbing Co., Inc.; Pinerock Productions, Inc.; Punchline Magazine; Jonathan Rose Companies; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Shapiro & Lobel; The Shubert Organization; Siemens Building Technologies Inc.; Simon & Eisenberg; Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; Stranahan Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; Tiger Baron Foundation; United Real Estate Ventures, Inc.; Van Deusen Family Fund; Watkins, Inc.; Wiener Family Foundation; I. Weiss & Sons, Inc.; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year. (list current as of 7/23/10):

Robert Abrams Wendy Ettinger Warren Leight Jeffrey Rogers & Cynthia Vance & Derek McLane Melissa Liebling-Goldberg Anita Rogerson Michael Alicastro Nigel Faulkner & John Barrett David Ross & Laura Ross Jonathan Soros & Amanda Faulkner Adrianne Lobel Carla Sacks & John Morris & Jennifer Soros Adam Felber & Jeanne & Mark Linn Baker Karin & Tom Schall Elton Andrews Simpson Paul Logan Pam Shaw & Victor Syrmis Emily Armstrong Peter Jay Fernandez John Lyons Todd Silverberg Jeff Arsenault & Denise Burse Greg MacPherson & Jane Meg Simon Dylan & Becky Baker Angelina Fiordellisi Perlmutter Brian Sklar Dominick & Ilene Balletta & Matt Williams Fabio Mariani David Sleeman Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Randy Frankel Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Christopher Solomon Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Frances McDormand John Stefanelli Gavin Berger & Craig Berggren Louis & Patrice Friedman & Joel Coen Jenny & Jon Steingart Brett Berk Gary Garelick Noël & Joe Mihalow Tracy Straus Eric Berman Beverly Gasner Eric Mindich & Stacey Mindich Jeffrey Strauss & Elizabeth Berman Alexandra Gersten Emily & John Morgan Richard Sweren Lewis Black & John Vassilaros John David Moriarty Timothy Thomas Richard Blackstone Scott Aaron Gewirtz Dexter Morse Lisa Tilney & Yildez Yuksek & Laura Gewirtz Suzen Murakoshi Margaret & Rusty Tilney Allison & Robert Blinken Nancy Giles & Mark Temme Merritt Tilney & Douglas Kaden Michelle Bork Tony Goldwyn & Jane Musky Rishi Nangalia Martin Timmins & Jonathan Levine Stephen & Cathy Graham Fred Nelson Terrance Travis & Kathy Travis Liz Brixius Emily Grishman Randy & Rona Nelson Liz Tuccillo Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt & Susan Sampliner Ruth Nelson Christopher Tufano Shawn Byron & Laura Byron Jonathan Groff Duncan Niederauer Gregory Tusar Lawrence Catena Jan Gura & Alan Pickman Cynthia Nixon Laura Valeroso Rachel Chanoff David & Ann Hausmann Rachel & Larry Norton & David Seidman Nora Charles Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott Jodi Nussbaum Wendy vanden Heuvel Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron Susan Hess Lucier James & Olivia O’Connor & Brad Coley David Cohen Eric & Barbara Hippeau Kevin O’Rourke Ed Vassallo & Sandra Novak Cohen William Holtzman & Edith Thurber Brian Villante Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin & S. Sylvia Shepard Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Richard Wagner Melissa Cohn Katy Homans F. Richard Pappas Kevin Waldron William Conley & Patterson Sims Elizabeth Peters Mary Pat Walsh & Doreen Conley Sarah Horowitz Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters Borah & Mildred Walton Jeffrey & Anna Cramer & David Venarde Susan Ochs Phillips Lynn & Sam Waterston Billy Crudup Warner Howe Judy Goldman Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Kyle Czepiel Andrea Johnson & Michael Pillinger Thomas Whatley Arthur Dantchik Bob Joy David Pollard Elizabeth Williams Cathy Dantchik Cindy Kaplan & David Froelich Peter & Helen Randolph & Joseph Forte Leslie Dantchik Kevin Kelly Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten John Willian & Suzanne Willian Peter & Judith Dawkins Patrick Kelly & Diane Kelly Dan Reed J.P. Xenakis Richard & Rebecca Dresser John Kyles & Sefanie Kyles Jacquelyn Reingold Carole Yass & Randy Ginsburg Brian Duggan & Carol Duggan Michael P. Lawrence Ira Resnick Daniel Zarkowsky Greg Durkin Lisa Leguillou Danon Robinson & Vanessa Beecroft Now We’re Cookin’! All The Plays You Can Eat The Annual Block Island One-on-Ones - July, 2010 at the Five Angels Theater COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY!

The 52nd Street Project Staff Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50, $2, $1.50 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director and featuring Shel Silverstein’s John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing “Fivey and Twoey” logo: George Babiak, Production Manager Project T-shirts and tanks...... $12.00 Megan Cramer, Associate Artistic Director Project Caps...... $20.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Mugs...... $5.00 Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Josh Moody, Development Assistant Project Notebook...... $5.00 Ray Harold, Technical Director Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Nicole A. Watson, Teen Shakespeare Director Thank you for coming to NOW WE’RE COOKIN’! If you are not on our mailing Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer list (or if your address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on Jesse Bertron, Rosalee Gelpi, Sarah Lewis, Interns your way out or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you Teen Employees: Carlos Dumé, Merlaine Mendez, Chloe Moore, are interested in becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to C.J. Muentes, Azalea Rosario, Jonathan Rosario, Luisa Santiago, fill out the entire form. Malik Velazquez, Jorge Zapata

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Composer/Music Director Prop Design Team name Kim D. Sherman George Babiak, Liz Bell, ______Set Designer Jesse Bertron, Megan Cramer, address Kevin Joseph Roach Deborah Gaffaney, Rosalee Gelpi, ______Lighting Designer Sarah Lewis, Josh Moody, city s STATe Zip Greg MacPherson India Quinby, Lee Rosen, ______Costume Designer Julie Sharbutt, Sean Smith home phone Katherine Brown Backstage Crew ______Assistant Costume Designer Jesse Bertron, Samantha Caldona, daytime or mobile phone e-mail address Suzanna Grobman Rosalee Gelpi, Sarah Lewis ______Goddess of Sound House Managers MY occupation Vanessa Valdes Karin Schall, Mary Pat Walsh ______Stage Manager Flyer/Program Art: my hobbies Liz Bell Patrick Jones Slide Designs Chefs Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: George Babiak and the Martha Velie-Gass, ❏ Help load in and out for shows ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework Project Slide Archive Pat Ritter ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. The One-on-One Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Project is a ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. member of Art/NY and a participant in the New Generations Program, funded by Doris Duke Charitable If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), Foundation/The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 500 West 52nd St., #2E, New York, NY 10019. Or national organization for the American Theater. fax it to (212) 333-5598. The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors COME BACK NEXT MONTH FOR... Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, founder Rachel Chanoff Gus Rogerson Cathy Dantchik Shirley Rumierk, Carolyn DeSena alumni member Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., alumni member Louis P. Friedman Jenny Steingart Stephen Graham, chair Lisa Tilney James McDaniel Merritt Tilney Frances McDormand Pamala Tyson Noël Mihalow Wendy vanden Heuvel Carol Ochs John A. Vassilaros

What’s Going On Here? The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. NOW WE’RE COOKIN’! is a production of our One-on- One program, which is designed to give children the opportunity to go away for one-week stays in the country and enjoy the undivided attention of a professional theater artist who serves as friend, mentor, and collaborator.

In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Abbeville Press; Stephanie Berger Photography; Lewis Black; Iris A. Brown Design; City Winery; A Curran Affair; Kate Cusack; Disney Hyperion; Fox Television; Seventeen Magazine; Steve Olsen and the Westbank Cafe; Jon Paris; Yorke Construction; The S.F. Giants; Newman’s Own; Macy’s; PineRock; Pharma/Omni Printing; Shapiro Lobel, LLP; Rob White; Sesame Workshop; The NY Yankees; John A. Vassilaros & Sons; Watkins Incorporated; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Hudson Scenic; and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

Special Thanks Our Host Families – Sue Black; Susan Bush; Socha Cohen; Mimi Leveille; Leslie Parsons; Ron & Judy Tierney; Joya Verde & Virginia Dare; and our headquarters host Dr. Christina Biaggi. Sincere thanks to our chefs Pat Ritter BE ON THE LOOKOUT! & Martha Velie-Gass; Kate Butcher & everyone at Block Island Realty; Block Island Maritime Institute; Block Island Airport; McQuade’s Marketplace; Rob- We are always searching for interns. bie Brown; Rita & Steve Draper; Amelia Gallant at the Block Island Grocery; If you know of any college or graduate students who might Cindy & Stan Geer at the Depot; Glenn & Annie Hall; Interstate Navigation; enjoy working with us, playing with us, and going on trips with Josie Merck & Jim Stevenson; Greg MacPherson and Doug Nervik; and So- us for a semester, please have them contact George Babiak or Megan Cramer. We are especially looking for interns for the phia MacVittie. Spring of 2011. Thanks! Now We’re Cookin’! - ACT 1 Now We’re Cookin’! - ACT 2

All original music composed by Kim D. Sherman THE SWITCHIE THINGIE 3000 MORGUE THAN YOU KNOW Written and directed by Dylan Dawson for Kamil Kuzminski, age 11 Written and directed by John Sheehy for Brandon Draude, age 10 Delivery Guy...... Kamil Kuzminski Dr. Ian McMurphy...... Brandon Draude Rogue Agent...... Dylan Dawson Dr. Anton Lestrange...... John Sheehy Receptionist (Fay)...... Azalea Rosario Corpse...... Jesse Bertron Worse Than Broccoli lyrics by Dylan Dawson. Have A Heart lyrics by John Sheehy. READY HOT Written by Tasha Gordon-Solmon and directed by Brielle Silvestri Written by Mike Lew and directed by Joanna Parson for Leah Kiara Macuilt, age 11 for Edison Rafael Sibri, age 13 Clara...... Leah Kiara Macuilt Ruben...... Edison Rafael Sibri Juliette...... Brielle Silvestri Bianca...... Joanna Parson Stage Manager...... Azalea Rosario The Omelet Song lyrics by Mike Lew. Presenters...... George Babiak & John Sheehy I’m Not Ready lyrics by Tasha Gordon-Solmon. THE F.R.B. Written by Cynthia Kaplan and directed by Ephraim López WHEN YOU’RE FALLING for Tatiana Goode, age 10 Written and directed by Carlo Alban for Richard Brea, age 10 Cheryl...... Tatiana Goode Alpha...... Richard Brea Chuck...... Ephraim Lopez Beta...... Carlo Alban The Guanábana...... Jesse Bertron Turkeys...... George Babiak, Jesse Bertron, & Azalea Rosario Chairperson Banana...... Azalea Rosario Now’s The Time lyrics by Carlo Alban. Use Me As A Marmalade (Part One) and Use Me As A Marmalade (Part Two) lyrics by Cynthia Kaplan. LEONA BY THE BAYOU Written by Vickie Ramirez and directed by Emily Dorsch STEAK TARTARE for Venecia Escamilla, age 11 Written by Graeme Gillis and directed by Brian Hastert for Carlos Breton, age 12 Bayou La Batre...... Venecia Escamilla Johnny Lucky...... Carlos Breton Leona Coronada...... Emily Dorsch Darrell...... Brian Hastert Passers-by...... Jesse Bertron & Azalea Rosario Customers...... George Babiak, Jesse Bertron, & Azalea Rosario One New Thing lyrics by Vickie Ramirez. It’s Good To Have A Job You’re Good At lyrics by Graeme Gillis. DAZZLING STARS SAMMY AND THE SIREN Written by Sascha Paladino and directed by Gretchen Hall Written and directed by Megan Cramer for Chamel Rodney, age 12 for Delia Cadman, age 10 Sammy...... Chamel Rodney Bettina Ocarina Salong...... Delia Cadman Sirena...... Megan Cramer Natalie Marsh...... Gretchen Hall I Might Die Out Here Tonight and Saved lyrics by Megan Cramer. Ground Control...... Jesse Bertron Alien Duo...... Jesse Bertron and Azalea Rosario Music of the Spheres...... Carlo Alban, Megan Cramer, Now We’re Cookin’! Theme Song lyrics by John Sheehy Emily Dorsch, and Joanna Parson My Thing Is To Sing and We Are Stars lyrics by Sascha Paladino. The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: AOL Time Warner, Inc.; Aberdeen Investments; The Altman Foundation; AON; BGC; The Big Wood Foundation; BKSK Architects; Bloomberg; The 52nd Street Project Presents Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; Consolidated Edison; The Neil V. DeSena Foundation; Dramatists Play Service; The Educational Foundation Of America; Eleanor, Adam & Mel Dubin Foundation; EIF; Goldman, Sachs & Co.; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Grant’s Financial Publishing, Inc.; Heisman Foundation; The Henlopen Foundation; Hudson Scenic Studio; The Suzanne Nora Johnson & David G. Johnson Foundation; The Kresge Foundation; Lemle Pictures, Inc.; The Lotos Foundation; Marusi Family Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; The Monteforte Foundation; J.P. Morgan Charitable Trust; MTI; National Philanthropic Trust; Newman’s Own; NYFA; NYS Energy Research and Development Authority; Par Plumb- ing Co., Inc.; Pinerock Productions, Inc.; Punchline Magazine; Jonathan Rose Companies; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Shapiro & Lobel; The Shubert Organization; Siemens Building Technologies Inc.; Simon & Eisenberg; Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; Stranahan Foundation; The Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; Tiger Baron Foundation; United Real Estate Ventures, Inc.; Van Deusen Family Fund; Watkins, Inc.; Wiener Family Founda- tion; I. Weiss & Sons, Inc.; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year. (list current as of 7/23/10):

Robert Abrams Wendy Ettinger Warren Leight Jeffrey Rogers & Cynthia Vance & Derek McLane Melissa Liebling-Goldberg Anita Rogerson Michael Alicastro Nigel Faulkner & John Barrett David Ross & Laura Ross Jonathan Soros & Amanda Faulkner Adrianne Lobel Carla Sacks & John Morris & Jennifer Soros Adam Felber & Jeanne & Mark Linn Baker Karin & Tom Schall Elton Andrews Simpson Paul Logan Pam Shaw & Victor Syrmis Emily Armstrong Peter Jay Fernandez John Lyons Todd Silverberg Jeff Arsenault & Denise Burse Greg MacPherson & Jane Meg Simon Dylan & Becky Baker Angelina Fiordellisi Perlmutter Brian Sklar Dominick & Ilene Balletta & Matt Williams Fabio Mariani David Sleeman Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Randy Frankel Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Christopher Solomon Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Alison Fraser & Nat Magee Frances McDormand John Stefanelli Gavin Berger & Craig Berggren Louis & Patrice Friedman & Joel Coen Jenny & Jon Steingart Brett Berk Gary Garelick Noël & Joe Mihalow Tracy Straus Eric Berman Beverly Gasner Eric Mindich & Stacey Mindich Jeffrey Strauss & Elizabeth Berman Alexandra Gersten Emily & John Morgan Richard Sweren Lewis Black & John Vassilaros John David Moriarty Timothy Thomas Richard Blackstone Scott Aaron Gewirtz Dexter Morse Lisa Tilney & Yildez Yuksek & Laura Gewirtz Suzen Murakoshi Margaret & Rusty Tilney Allison & Robert Blinken Nancy Giles & Mark Temme Merritt Tilney & Douglas Kaden Michelle Bork Tony Goldwyn & Jane Musky Rishi Nangalia Martin Timmins & Jonathan Levine Stephen & Cathy Graham Fred Nelson Terrance Travis & Kathy Travis Liz Brixius Emily Grishman Randy & Rona Nelson Liz Tuccillo Becky Browder & Ted Neustadt & Susan Sampliner Ruth Nelson Christopher Tufano Shawn Byron & Laura Byron Jonathan Groff Duncan Niederauer Gregory Tusar Lawrence Catena Jan Gura & Alan Pickman Cynthia Nixon Laura Valeroso Rachel Chanoff David & Ann Hausmann Rachel & Larry Norton & David Seidman Nora Charles Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott Jodi Nussbaum Wendy vanden Heuvel Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron Susan Hess Lucier James & Olivia O’Connor & Brad Coley David Cohen Eric & Barbara Hippeau Kevin O’Rourke Ed Vassallo & Sandra Novak Cohen William Holtzman & Edith Thurber Brian Villante Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin & S. Sylvia Shepard Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Richard Wagner Melissa Cohn Katy Homans F. Richard Pappas Kevin Waldron William Conley & Patterson Sims Elizabeth Peters Mary Pat Walsh & Doreen Conley Sarah Horowitz Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters Borah & Mildred Walton Jeffrey & Anna Cramer & David Venarde Susan Ochs Phillips Lynn & Sam Waterston Billy Crudup Warner Howe Judy Goldman Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Kyle Czepiel Andrea Johnson & Michael Pillinger Thomas Whatley Arthur Dantchik Bob Joy David Pollard Elizabeth Williams Cathy Dantchik Cindy Kaplan & David Froelich Peter & Helen Randolph & Joseph Forte Leslie Dantchik Kevin Kelly Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten John Willian & Suzanne Willian Peter & Judith Dawkins Patrick Kelly & Diane Kelly Dan Reed J.P. Xenakis Richard & Rebecca Dresser John Kyles & Sefanie Kyles Jacquelyn Reingold Carole Yass & Randy Ginsburg Brian Duggan & Carol Duggan Michael P. Lawrence Ira Resnick Daniel Zarkowsky Greg Durkin Lisa Leguillou Danon Robinson & Vanessa Beecroft Now We’re REALLY Cookin’! All The Plays You Can Eat The Annual Wareham One-on-Ones - August, 2010 at the Five Angels Theater COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY!

The 52nd Street Project Staff Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50, $2, $1.50 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director and featuring Shel Silverstein’s John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing “Fivey and Twoey” logo: George Babiak, Production Manager Project T-shirts and tanks...... $12.00 Megan Cramer, Associate Artistic Director Project Caps...... $20.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Mugs...... $5.00 Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Josh Moody, Development Assistant Project Notebook...... $5.00 Ray Harold, Technical Director Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Nicole A. Watson, Teen Shakespeare Director Thank you for coming to NOW WE’RE REALLY COOKIN’! If you are not on our Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer mailing list (or if your address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to Jesse Bertron, Rosalee Gelpi, Sarah Lewis, Interns us on your way out or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if Teen Employees: Jenisse Bouret, Carlos Dumé, Kyle Fargardo, Merlaine you are interested in becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure Mendez, Chloe Moore, C.J. Muentes, Tino Paduani, Azalea Rosario, Jonathan to fill out the entire form. Rosario, Luisa Santiago, Viviana Vazquez, Malik Velazquez, Jorge Zapata

Please add me to your mailing list: 08/10 “Now We’re REALLY Cookin’!” Production Staff ______

Composer/Music Director Prop Design Team name Patrick Barnes George Babiak, Liz Bell, ______Set Designer Jesse Bertron, Megan Cramer, address Kevin Joseph Roach Rosalee Gelpi, Sarah Lewis, ______Lighting Designer Josh Moody, Karen Munkel, city s STATe Zip Greg MacPherson Lee Rosen, John Sheehy ______Costume Designer Backstage Crew home phone Ciera Wells Doris Alcantara, Jesse Bertron, ______Assistant Costume Designer Rosalee Gelpi, Sarah Lewis, daytime or mobile phone e-mail address Suzanna Grobman Merlaine Mendez, Jonathan Rosario ______Sound Designer House Managers MY occupation Jeanne Wu Karin Schall, Mary Pat Walsh ______Stage Manager Flyer/Program Art: my hobbies Karen Munkel Patrick Jones Slide Designs Chefs Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: George Babiak and the John Sheehy, Liz Bell, Carol Ochs ❏ Draw and/or color props ❏ Teach kids a skill ❏ Help kids with homework Project Slide Archive ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Design and sew costumes ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Be a chef at an event ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. The One-on-One Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The 52nd Street Project is a ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. member of Art/NY and a participant in the New Generations Program, funded by Doris Duke Charitable If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), Foundation/The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 789 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to national organization for the American Theater. (212) 333-5598. COMING SOon to the project... The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Lisa Benavides Willie Reale, founder Rachel Chanoff Gus Rogerson Cathy Dantchik Shirley Rumierk, Carolyn DeSena alumni member Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., alumni member Louis P. Friedman Jenny Steingart Stephen Graham, chair Lisa Tilney James McDaniel Merritt Tilney Frances McDormand Pamala Tyson Noël Mihalow Wendy vanden Heuvel Carol Ochs John A. Vassilaros

What’s Going On Here? The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. NOW WE’RE REALLY COOKIN’! is a production of our One-on-One program, which is designed to give children the opportunity to go away for one-week stays in the country and enjoy the undivided attention of a professional theater artist who serves as friend, mentor, and collaborator.

In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Abbeville Press; Stephanie Berger Photography; Lewis Black; Iris A. Brown Design; City Winery; A Curran Affair; Kate Cusack; Disney Hyperion; Fox Television; Seventeen Magazine; Steve Olsen and the Westbank Cafe; Jon Paris; Yorke Construction; The S.F. Giants; Newman’s Own; Macy’s; PineRock; Pharma/Omni Printing; Shapiro Lobel, LLP; Rob White; Sesame Workshop; The NY Yankees; John A. Vassilaros & Sons; Watkins Incorporated; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling BE ON Co.; Hudson Scenic; and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

THE LOOKOUT! Special Thanks We are always An extra special helping of gratitude goes to our host families; the people who searching for interns. housed our kids and adult volunteers during our week in Wareham, Mass.: Emily & John Morgan; Patty & David Strauss; Gray, Rosemary & Nancy Wat- If you know of any college or graduate students who might en- son; Andrea & Emmanuel Daskalaskis; Jamie & Cathy Herring; Joe McNay; joy working with us, playing with us, and going on trips with us Peter, Helen & Christopher Randolph. for a semester, please have them contact George Babiak or Sincere thanks also go to Robin Morse, Lucy & Francis Rogerson; Bruce Megan Cramer. We are especially looking for interns for the MacVittie; Vanessa Valdes; Bob Krystolfolski; and George Hurd. Spring of 2011. Thanks! Now We’re REALLY Cookin’! - ACT 1 Now We’re REALLY Cookin’! - ACT 2

All original music composed by Patrick Barnes GREAT DATE MACRAME VS. TOWER Written by Willie Reale & Directed by Megan Cramer Written by Kate E. Ryan & Directed by Susan McGinnis for Cassidy Capstick, age 10 for Jocelyn Ochoa, age 10 Jeannette...... Cassidy Capstick Juneau...... Jocelyn Ochoa Andrea...... Megan Cramer Mary...... Susan McGinnis Everything’s Great lyrics by Willie Reale. Counselor’s Voice...... Jesse Bertron The Tower Song lyrics by Kate E. Ryan. GREENBEARD’S TREASURE PERSONAL INJURY Written & Directed by Christopher Randolph for Brandon Leon, age 12 Written by Craig Cox & Directed by Lee Aaron Rosen for Miguelangel Vazquez, age 11 Capt. Marcel Gentil...... Brandon Leon Capt. Jacques La Feet...... Christopher Randolph Bobby Dee...... Miguelangel Vazquez Mickey Hoot...... Lee Aaron Rosen X Marks The Spot lyrics by Christopher Randolph. Orderly...... Jonathan Rosario Sister Mary Ignatius...... Merlaine Mendez Lawyers! lyrics by Craig Cox. [SELF-TITLED] Written by Jon Kern & Directed by Jackie Chung for Britney Trinidad, age 10 FOOD CHAMPIONS Britney...... Britney Trinidad Written & Directed by Jedidiah Clarke for Diamond Deanna Graves, age 11 Jackie...... Jackie Chung Lisa Berklee...... Diamond Deanna Graves You Gotta Be You lyrics by Jon Kern. Tony Jacobs...... Jedidiah Clarke Spotters...... Rosalee Gelpi, Sarah Lewis Announcer...... Jonathan Rosario KILLING TIME Another Level and We Are The Champions of Food lyrics by Jed Clarke. Written and Directed by Josh Moody for Haley Zoe Martinez, age 13 Norma...... Haley Zoe Martinez ETERNITY TIME Fred...... Josh Moody Written by Nikole Beckwith & Directed by Flor De Liz Perez for Asia Hoa Rosado, age 11 More Important Than Murder lyrics by Josh Moody. Amarantha...... Asia Hoa Rosado Paula...... Flor De Liz Perez OVER ONE THOUSAND Wilson...... Brandon Leon Written by Sean Kenealy & Directed by Armando Riesco Making the Most lyrics by Nikole Beckwith. for Nicholas Carrero, age 12 Nico...... Nicholas Carrero THE PRETTY GOOD TRAIN ROBBERY Mikey...... Armando Riesco Written & Directed by George Babiak for Adnan Ahmed, age 10 Weight Lift Every Second lyrics by Sean Kenealy. Ned Walker...... Adnan Ahmed Big Words Bill...... George Babiak The Passengers...... Jonathan Rosario, Merlaine Mendez Now We’re REALLY Cookin’! Theme Song .Rosalee Gelpi, Sarah Lewis Lyrics by John Sheehy The Biggest Buckle lyrics by George Babiak. The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: The Altman Foundation; AON; APA Talent Agency; Big Wood Foundation; BKSK Architects; Bloomberg; The Brenner Family Foundation; The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; CMR Comedy; Consolidated Edison; The Dermot Company; The Educational Foundation Of America; The Dra- matists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Gio Productions, Inc.; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The William & Mary Greve Foundation; Holland Lodge Foundation, Inc.; Saul Horowitz, Jr. Fund; Hudson Scenic Studio; JKW Foundation; Kresge Foundation; Law Offices of Claudia Wagner; Lightspeed Financial LLC; James The 52nd Street Project A. Macdonald Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; Mellon Equity Associated, Llp; LuEsther T. Mertz Founda- tion; J.P. Morgan Charitable Trust; The New World Foundation; Newman’s Own Foundation; The New York Times Company Foundation; NYFA; Primiano Electric Corp.; Tony Randall Theatrical Fund; Jonathan Rose Companies, Presents Inc.; Shapiro & Lobel; The Shaw Family Endowment Fund; The Shubert Organization; St. Vincent De Paul Foun- dation; The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; Stranahan Foundation; Surdna Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; Theatre Communications Group, Inc.; Watkins, Inc.; Wiener Family Foundation; John A. Vassilaros & Son, Inc; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year. (list current as of 7/23/09):

Robert Abrams & Liz Flahive & Jeff Cox John Lyons David Ross & Laura Ross Cynthia Vance Kristen Frank & Tamir Hashem Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Daryl Roth Emily Armstrong Louis & Patrice Friedman Greg MacPherson & Robert Saget Dylan & Becky Baker Connie Garrido & Ray Rotolo Jane Perlmutter Marcia Santoni & John Morris Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Beverly Gasner Steve Martin Meredith Beeuwkes Scarlet Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Christina Gerber Drew McCoy & Amy Aquino Karin & Tom Schall Gavin Berger & Freddie Gershon Frances McDormand & Whitney Scott & Craig Berggren Jilian Gersten & Brian Shuman Joel Coen Peter Jacobson Rajeev Bhandari Alex Gersten-Vassilaros & Ann McLarty & Chuck Knauss Robert Shaffron & John Davis Pat Birch John A. Vassilaros Josie Merck & Pam Shaw & Victor Syrmis Kerrison Black Nancy Giles Jim Stevenson Jonathan Sheffer Lewis Black Tony Goldwyn & Jane Musky Al Minafo Peter Shinoda Andrew Blackman & James Gosnell Eric Mindich & Stacey Mindich Meg Simon Tatiana Rutkowski Richard Gottfried Emily & John Morgan Tom Slaughter Lawrence Blau Stephen & Cathy Graham Bruce Moulton Robert Smigel & Emily Blavatnik Susannah Gray & John Lyons Karen “Special K” Munkel Michelle Smigel Allison & Robert Blinken Jan Gura & Alan Pickman Patricia M. Murphy, Esq. & Jonathan & Jennifer Soros Becky Browder & David & Ann Hausmann Adam Spilka Paul Logan Ted Neustadt Sally Holmes & Doug Curtis John Mustin & Kimberly Mustin Dimitri & Helen Sogoloff Al Cardinali William Holtzman & Fred Nelson Gavin & Joan Solotar Robert & Holly Carter S. Sylvia Shepard Randy & Rona Nelson Steven & Farrell Starker Judy Cashmore Katy Homans & Ruth Nelson Jenny & Jon Steingart Rachel Chanoff Patterson Sims James Neuberger & Michael & Marjorie Stern Kirk & Katherine Holt Citron Saul Horowitz Helen Stambler Michael Stone Ronald Cohen Sarah Horowitz & Cynthia Nixon David Suehsdorf & Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin David Venarde Rachel & Larry Norton Janet E. Muir The Five Angels Theater Judith-Ann Corrente Andrea Johnson Carol Ochs & Richard Sweren David Costabile Douglas & Katie Jordan Bruce MacVittie Jeanine Tesori Billy Crudup Bob Joy Jacki Ochs & Jan Kroeze Anne Tilney & Douglas Kaden 789 10th Avenue Arthur Dantchik Michael Joyce Paula Park Anne Torsiglieri & Cathy Dantchik Maurice Kanbar Jessica Pell Michael Bernard Leslie Dantchik Cindy Kaplan & David Froelich Elizabeth Peters Pamala & Sean Tyson Peter & Judith Dawkins Stephen & Susan Ko Peter & Ana Rosa Phillips Carol L. Nadell & October 22-24, 2010 Jim Delaney Judy Kuhn & David Schwab Judy Goldman & Richard E. Van Deusen Neil DeSena & Howard Laks & Irena Laks Michael Pillinger Wendy vanden Heuvel & Carolyn DeSena Michael P. Lawrence Peter & Helen Randolph Brad Coley ART BY DEBO GAFFANEY BY ART William Dockery Warren Leight Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten Ed Vassallo Richard & Rebecca Dresser Robert Sean Leonard & Jennifer Reichle Joe Versace Adam Dubin & Rochelle Dubin Gaby Salick Jacquelyn Reingold Mary Pat Walsh Peter Jay Fernandez & Tom Leonardis Ira Resnick Lynn & Sam Waterston Denise Burse Martin Levine Burt Resnick & Judy Resnick Ali Marsh Suzanne Fine & Harold Levison & Ilyse Levison Kevin Louis Reymond & Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Christian Salomone Anna Li & Frank Sposato Dana Lee Reymond Michael & Zena Wiener Angelina Fiordellisi & Melissa Liebling-Goldberg & Michael Richter & Richard Willis & Jill Willis Matt Williams John Barrett Veronica Richter Geoffrey Wills Peter Fisch & Jill Levy Fisch Michael & Marjorie Loeb Joseph Rokacz & Larry Gordon Frank Wood Katie Flahive Mark Lonow & JoAnne Astrow David Rosenberg Lynne Zeavin & Donald Moss psSst! the secret PLAYS Playback 2010 - Oct. 22-24, The Five Angels Theater COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The 52nd Street Project Staff Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50, $2, $1.50 Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director and featuring Shel Silverstein’s Carol Ochs, Executive Director “Fivey and Twoey” logo: John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing Project T-shirts...... $12.00 George Babiak, Production Manager Ray Harold, Technical Director Project Hoodies...... $30.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Project Caps...... $20.00 Megan Cramer, Associate Artistic Director Project Mugs...... $5.00 Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Josh Moody, Development Assistant Project Notebook...... $5.00 Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Nicole A. Watson, Teen Shakespeare Director Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Thank you for coming to PSSST! THE SECRET PLAYS! If you are not on our Samantha Caldona, Ralphie Irizarry III, Daquan Nelson, Azalea Rosario, Malik mailing list (or if your address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to Velazquez, Francis Williams, Jorge Zapata, Teen Employees us on your way out or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if Mikhaela Mahony, Rafael Miguel, Lauren Rissman, Kieran Sequoia, Interns you are interested in becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire form. “PSSST” Production Staff Composer/Music Director Backstage Crew Please add me to your mailing list: 10/10 Andrew Sherman Mikhaela Mahony, Rafael Miguel, ______Set Designer Lauren Rissman, Kieran Sequoia, name Kevin Joseph Roach Nathaly Trinidad ______Lighting Designer House Managers address Greg McPherson Liz Bell, Karin Schall, ______Costume Designer Mary Pat Walsh city s STATE Zip Lara de Bruijn Show Photographer ______Sultan of Sound Winston Rodney home phone Maury Schott Chefs ______daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address Stage Manager Liz Bell, John Sheehy Carol Sullivan ______Bridgehampton Hosts MY occupation John Vassilaros, Slide Designs ______George Babiak, John Sheehy, Alex Gersten-Vassilaros, my hobbies and the Project Slide Archive and Tonio, Luka, and Prop Design Team Stefano Vassilaros. Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: George Babiak, Megan Cramer, ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework Lee Rosen, Kieran Sequoia, ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill John Sheehy ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes ❏ Other (please specify)______MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. The Playback Program is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council If you would like to mail this (and you’re always welcome to enclose a tax-deductible contribution), on the Arts, a state agency; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The Project you can send it to: The 52nd Street Project, 789 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Or fax it to is a member of ART/NY. (212) 333-5598. Coming up soon! The 52nd Street Project Board of Directors Lisa Benavides Carol Ochs Rachel Chanoff Willie Reale, founder Cathy Dantchik Gus Rogerson Carolyn DeSena Shirley Rumierk, alumni member Wendy Ettinger, chair emeritus José Soto, Jr., alumni member Louis P. Friedman Jenny Steingart Robert Goldberg Lisa Tilney Stephen Graham, chair Merritt Tilney James McDaniel Pamala Tyson Frances McDormand Wendy vanden Heuvel Noël Mihalow John A. Vassilaros

What’s Going On Here? The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. PSSST! THE SECRET PLAYS is a production of our Playback program, in which kid actor/playwrights wrote plays for themselves and adult actor/director partners. Everyone ventured to the Hamptons for a rehearsal retreat over the Columbus Day weekend. All of the kids involved are veterans of the Playmaking classes which were

ART BY LEE ROSEN BY ART adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Children Writing and Performing Their Own Plays.

In-Kind Contributions December 10-12, 2010 at The Five Angels Theater The Murphy Law Office; Abbeville Press; Stephanie Berger Photogra- Last month, the youngest Project kids began Megan Cramer’s phy; Lewis Black; Richard Blackstone; Iris A. Brown Design; City Winery; class in the fine art of Playmaking. Come celebrate our William Curran & A Curran Affair; Kate Cusack; EMI Records; ICI; The first anniversary in this theater by seeing these shows. S.F. Giants; Newman’s Own; Macy’s; Pharma Print; PineRock; The N; Shapiro Lobel, LLP; Wendy Stuhlberg; The Yankees; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; BE ON THE LOOKOUT! Hudson Scenic; and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. We are always searching for interns. Special Thanks We’re extremely grateful to John Vassilaros, Alex Gersten-Vassilaros, If you know of any college or graduate students who might enjoy working with their boys Tonio, Luka and Stefano, and the ever-helpful Joyce for allow- us, playing with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, please have ing us to use their home as our headquarters on our rehearsal trip to the them contact George Babiak or Megan Cramer. We are especially looking for Hamptons. Thanks also to Louis and Patrice Friedman who let some of interns for the Spring and Summer of 2011. Thanks! our volunteers crash at their home in Bridgehampton. pssSt! The secret Plays - ACT 1 pssSt! The secret Plays - ACT 2 All original music composed by Andrew Sherman friendless fixing inventions Written by Gabriella DeJesus, age 13. Written by Lauren Robinson, age 13. Director/Dramaturge: Krystel Lucas. Director/Dramaturge: Nehassaiu deGannes. Giselle...... Gabriella DeJesus Milly...... Lauren Robinson Alivia...... Krystel Lucas Dr. Jen Jouhsmilly...... Nehassaiu deGannes Cup...... Lauren Rissman Justin...... Rafael Miguel Cake/Woman Cop 1...... Mikahela Mahony Milly From the Past...... Lauren Rissman Teacher/ Woman Cop 2...... Kieran Sequoia Jen’s Mother...... Kieran Sequoia Nike & Jordan...... Rafael Miguel, Nathaly Trinidad Jen’s Father...... George Babiak Behind the Bars and Regret lyrics by Gabriella DeJesus. Jen From the Past...... Nathaly Trinidad What Else Could Go Wrong? lyrics by Lauren Robinson. sweet old granny Written by Michael Bannister, age 13. carl and jimmy Dramaturge: Neal Bledsoe Director: Josh Moody. Written by Devin Gonzalez, age 13. Grandmomma...... Michael Bannister Director/Dramaturge: Jason Hare. Nicky Brown...... Josh Moody Carl...... Devin Gonzalez Bully #1...... Megan Cramer Jimmy...... Jason Hare Bully #2...... George Babiak Carl’s Mom...... Mikhaela Mahony Mugger/Cashier...... John Sheehy Two Best Friends lyrics by Devin Gonzalez. No Yes and Sorry lyrics by Michael Bannister. Intruder Alert! a friendship that couldn’t be Written by Mari Ulloa, age 13. Written by Zoltan Lucas, age 13. Director/Dramaturge: Katie Meister. Director/Dramaturge: Lucas Caleb Rooney. Taylor Perrie...... Mari Ulloa Edward...... Zoltan Lucas Zork Smith...... Katie Meister David...... Lucas Caleb Rooney Commander/Blackberry...... George Babiak Student...... Lauren Rissman What I Want and We’re Going to Earth lyrics by Mari Ulloa. Wonderful Place Do Whatever You Want and One Day I’ll Be Sultan fake thug lyrics by Zoltan Lucas. Written by Hashem Ahmed, age 13. haunted house drama Director/Dramaturge: Shane West. Written by Jasmine Hernandez, age 13. Mike...... Hashem Ahmed Director/Dramaturge: Molly Coogan. Ike...... Shane West Darkness...... Jasmine Hernandez Cashier/Security...... Rafael Miguel Melisa...... Molly Coogan Old Lady/ Mike’s Mom...... Megan Cramer One Song Wonder and One Song Wonder Reprise lyrics by Jasmine Judge...... Kieran Sequoia Hernandez. I Don’t Know Why and Goodbye lyrics by Hashem Ahmed. The 52nd Street Project gratefully acknowledges the support of the following foundations and corporations: BGC; Big Wood Foundation; Bloomberg; Carnegie Corporation of New York; CBS Corporation; Consolidated Edison; The Neil V. DeSena Foundation; The Dramatists Guild Fund; Dramatists Play Service; Eleanor, Adam & Mel Du- bin Foundation; The Educational Foundation Of America; Flexis Capital LLC; Sidney E. Frank Foundation; Fund for the City of New York; Grant’s Financial Publishing, Inc.; The William and Mary Greve Foundation; Heisman Foundation; The Henlopen Foundation; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Hudson Scenic Studio; I. Weiss; Integra Realty; The Suzanne Nora Johnson & David G. Johnson Foundation; Ann M. Martin Foundation; J.P. Mor- gan Charitable Trust; MTI; National Philanthropic Trust; NYFA; Punchline Magazine; Jonathan Rose Companies; The Shubert Organization; Simon & Eisenberg; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Harold & Mimi Steinberg Chari- table Trust; Stranahan Foundation; Susquehanna Foundation, Corp.; Tax Pro Financial Network, Inc.; Theater Subdistrict Council; Theatre Communications Group, Inc.; Tiger Baron Foundation; United Real Estate Ventures, Inc.; Van Deusen Family Fund; Watkins, Inc.; Yorke Construction Corp. In addition, the following individuals made gifts over $250 to The 52nd Street Project this past year. (list current as of 12/09/10): Robert Abrams & Arthur Dantchik Kevin Kelly David & Laura Ross Cynthia Vance Cathy Dantchik Patrick & Diane Kelly Carla Sacks & John Morris George Ackert Leslie Dantchik Ed Keslo Christian Sauska Michael Alicastro Peter & Judith Dawkins John & Sefanie Kyles Karin & Tom Schall Elton Andrews Russell Dodson Michael P. Lawrence George Schieferdecker Richard Anthony Michael Dougherty Lisa Leguillou Mike Shaheen Emily Armstrong Richard & Rebecca Dresser Warren Leight Phil Shaheen Dylan & Becky Baker Brian & Carol Duggan Martin Levine Pam Shaw & Victor Syrmis Dominick & Ilene Balletta Greg Durkin & Adrianne Lobel Kim Sherman & John Sheehy Ken Bantum Vanessa Beecroft Paul Logan Meg Simon Jessica Bauman & Ben Posel Rick Elliott Susan Hess Lucier Ravi Singh Lisa Benavides & Tim Nelson Nigel Faulkner & Thomas Lynch Brian Sklar Gavin Berger & Amanda Faulkner John Lyons Christopher Solomon Craig Berggren Adam Felber & Grace Lyu-Volckhausen Jonathan & Jennifer Soros Brett Berk Jeanne Simpson Greg MacPherson & Steven & Farrell Starker Eric & Elizabeth Berman Peter Jay Fernandez & Jane Perlmutter Melvin Stecher David Beth Denise Burse Paul McCrane & Dana Kellin Jenny & Jon Steingart Lewis Black Michael Ferrara Frances McDormand & Tracy Straus Richard Blackstone & Angelina Fiordellisi & Joel Coen Richard Sweren Yildez Yuksek Matt Williams Eric & Stacey Mindich Mike Szwajkowski Emily Blavatnik Randy Frankel Emily & John Morgan Timothy Thomas Allison & Robert Blinken Alison Fraser & Nat Magee John David Moriarty Anne Tilney & Michelle Bork & Beverly Gasner Dexter Morse Douglas Kaden Jonathan Levine Alexandra Gersten & Suzen Murakoshi & Lisa Tilney Margo Boyle John Vassilaros Mark Temme Liz Tuccillo Liz Brixius Scott Aaron Gewirtz & T.J. Nelligan Gregory Tusar Becky Browder & Laura Gewirtz Fred Nelson Matthew Tuzman Ted Neustadt Nancy Giles Randy & Rona Nelson Laura Valeroso & Brian Byrnes Paul Giordano Ruth Nelson David Seidman Shawn Byron & Laura Byron Tony Goldwyn & Jane Musky Duncan Niederauer Wendy vanden Heuvel & Rich Cancro Stephen & Cathy Graham Cynthia Nixon Brad Coley Lawrence Catena Emily Grishman & Rachel & Larry Norton Brian Villante Rachel Chanoff Susan Sampliner Jodi Nuss Richard Wagner Nora Charles Jonathan Groff Kevin O’Rourke & Mary Pat Walsh Kirk Citron & Jan Gura & Alan Pickman Edith Thurber Borah & Mildred Walton Katherine Holt Citron David & Ann Hausmann Carol Ochs & Bruce MacVittie Scott Ward David Cohen & Peter Herdrich & Karen Trott F. Richard Pappas Lynn & Sam Waterston Sandra Novak Cohen Eric & Barbara Hippeau Elizabeth Peters Sally & Lenny Weiss Larry Cohen William Holtzman & Bat-Sheva & Thomas Peters Jane Bolster & Steve Wertimer Ruth Cohen & Bob Usdin S. Sylvia Shepard Susan Ochs Phillips Thomas Whatley Melissa Cohn Katy Homans & Judy Goldman & Elizabeth Williams & Judith-Ann Corrente Patterson Sims Michael Pillinger Joseph Forte Janet Coviello Sarah Horowitz & Stephanie Plousis John Willian & Suzanne Willian Jeffrey & Anna Cramer David Venarde Willie Reale & Jenny Gersten J.P. Xenakis Carolyn Cushman & Mrs. Saul Horowitz Jacquelyn Reingold Carole Yass & Randy Ginsburg Neil DeSena Andrea Johnson James Rogan Jarrod Yuster Kyle Czepiel Cindy Kaplan & David Froelich Anita Rogerson Daniel Zarkowsky Holy Cow! The Astonishing Plays COOL STUFF ON SALE IN THE LOBBY! The Fall 2010 Playmaking Production - Dec. 10-12, The Five Angels Theater NEW! Replay Scripts...... $10.00 Fabulous Flyer Bars...... $2.50, $2, $1.50 The 52nd Street Project Staff Gus Rogerson, Artistic Director Carol Ochs, Executive Director and featuring Shel Silverstein’s John Sheehy, Director of Development and Marketing “Fivey and Twoey” logo: George Babiak, Production Manager Project T-shirts...... $12.00 Liz Bell, Director of Education Megan Cramer, Associate Artistic Director Project Hoodies...... $30.00 Diana Rojas, Associate Program Director Project Caps...... $20.00 Josh Moody, Development Associate Project Mugs...... $5.00 Ray Harold, Technical Director Project Pencil 3-pack...... $1.00 Lisa Kerner, General Management Associate Chris Ceraso, Teen Dean Project Notebook...... $5.00 Nicole A. Watson, Teen Shakespeare Director Iris A. Brown, Graphic Designer Thank you for coming to HOLY COW! If you are not on our mailing list (or if your Mikhaela Mahony, Rafael Miguel, Lauren Rissman, Kieran Sequoia, Interns address has changed), please fill out this form and give it to us on your way out Teen Employees: or mail it to the address below. We would also like to know if you are interested in Samantha Caldona, Carlos Dume, Emmett Goodman-Boyd, Raphael Irizarry, III, Chloe becoming a volunteer. We need help in all areas, so be sure to fill out the entire Moore, Daquan Nelson, Tino Paduani, Azalea Rosario, Luisa Santiago, Viviana Vazquez, form. Malik Velazquez, Francis Williams, Jorge Zapata Chloe Moore, Tino Paduani, and Malik Velazquez, Ushers. Please add me to your mailing list: 12/10 “Holy Cow” Production Staff ______Composer/Music Director Julie Sharbutt, John Sheehy name Patrick Barnes Backstage Crew ______Set Designer Wendell Joseph, Mikhaela Mahony, address Kevin Joseph Roach Ashley Melon, Rafael Miguel, ______Lighting Designer Kieran Sequoia city s STATE Zip Cat Tate Starmer House Managers ______Costume Designer Liz Bell, Lisa Kerner, Mary Pat Walsh home phone Viviane Galloway, Crystal Thompson, Flyer Art ______Ciera Wells Lee Rosen daytime or mobile phone e E-mail address Goddess of Sound Chefs Vanessa Valdes Iris Brown, Joe White, ______MY occupation Stage Manager Liz Bell, Carol Ochs Charles M. Turner, III Playmaking Class Volunteers ______Fight Choreographer Diana Buirski, Larkin Clark, Jed Clarke, my hobbies Tom Schall Sam Ghosh, Matthew Jellison, Slide Design: Reza Salazar, Cynthia Wong Yes, I would like to be of help. I can: George Babiak, Julie Sharbutt, Playmaking Class Teen Assistant ❏ Draw and/or paint ❏ Help kids with homework and the Project Slide Archive Samantha Caldona ❏ Hang lights ❏ Help with mailings ❏ Teach kids a skill Prop Design Team Production Photographer ❏ Work on a backstage crew ❏ Do office work ❏ Be a chef at an event George Babiak, Liz Bell, Winston Rodney ❏ Do graphic design ❏ Design sound ❏ Design and sew costumes Megan Cramer, Angel Desai, ❏ Other (please specify)______Mikhaela Mahony, Ashley Melon, MY SCHEDULE IS: ❏ Very flexible. I’m often available during weekdays. ❏ Somewhat flexible. I can help on the occasional morning or afternoon during the week. ❏ Not very flexible at all, but I’ve got some free time on evenings and weekends. 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ART BY PATRICK JONES PATRICK BY ART The 52nd Street Project is a non-profit organization that brings children from the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood together with professional theater artists to create original theater. HOLY COW is a production of our Play- making program. Young people participate in a nine-week playwriting course taught by Megan Cramer and adapted for the Project by Daniel Judah Sklar from his book Playmaking: Children Writing and Performing Their Own Plays. At the end of the course, each child is matched with two actors and a dramaturg/director who guides him or her through the writing of a play during a weekend retreat in the country (Stone Ridge, New York, for this show). This performance is the end result.

In-Kind Contributions The Murphy Law Office; Abbeville Press; Stephanie Berger Photogra- phy; Lewis Black; Richard Blackstone; Iris A. Brown Design; City Winery; William Curran & A Curran Affair; Kate Cusack; EMI Records; ICI; The S.F. Giants; Newman’s Own; Macy’s; Pharma Print; PineRock; The N; Shapiro Lobel, LLP; Wendy Stuhlberg; The Yankees; John A. Vassilaros; Watkins, Inc.; Mayor’s Office of Film & Television; Boylan’s Bottling Co.; Hudson Scenic; and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. BE ON THE LOOKOUT! We are always Special Thanks We’re extremely grateful to Steve Gorn and Barbara Bash for the use of searching for interns. their beautiful home in Stone Ridge, NY as our base of operations for the writer’s retreat. The indispensible host families were Joe White & Iris Brown If you know of any college or graduate students who might enjoy working with us, playing with us, and going on trips with us for a semester, please have (who doubled as chefs), Sean Cullen & Tess Hartman, Laura Shaine Cun- them contact George Babiak or Megan Cramer. We are currently looking for ningham, David Curtis & Ann Morris, Elaine Musselman, Nicole & Paul interns for January-May, 2011 and the summer of 2011. Thanks! Quinn and Deborah Freedman and Bill Woods. Holy Cow: The AStonishing Plays - ACT 1 Holy Cow: The AStonishing Plays - ACT 2

All original music composed by Patrick Barnes TREE WITH AN EYE Written by Faisal Afridi, age 10. THE BIG PROBLEM OF APRIL AND JUNE Director/ Dramaturge: Felix Solis. Written by Melody Cruz, age 11. Costume Designer: Crystal Thompson. Director/ Dramaturge: Erin Quinn Purcell. Costume Designer: Crystal Thompson. Maniac Tree With an Eye...... Keith Randolph Smith Zombie Slayer Dude...... Ray Anthony Thomas April...... January LaVoy Kid...... Wendell Joseph June...... Jennifer Ikeda Newscaster...... George Babiak Guppies...... Megan Cramer, Mikhaela Mahony, Rafael Miguel Zombie Horde...... Crew I Apologize lyrics by Melody Cruz. The Tree is a Maniac lyrics by Faisal Afridi. A DREAM COME TRUE Written by Jeremy Vazquez, age 11. A MEAN REPTILE Director/Dramaturge: Tim Cain. Written by Amanda Rosa, age 10. Costume Designer: Viviane Galloway. Director/Dramaturge: Justin Waldman. Costume Designer: Vivane Galloway. Jason...... Grant Harrison Nick...... Matthew Jellison Kacapout...... Patrick Breen Coach...... Gus Rogerson Crystal...... Diane Davis Football Players...... Crew and Staff Kacapout’s Mom...... Mikhaela Mahony A Sad Song and Worry Song lyrics by Amanda Rosa. THE RUN WALKER Written by Ahmed Nasser, age 11. KILLING SPREE Dramaturge: Rafael Miguel Director: Angel Desai. Written by Derek Tineo, age 11. Costume Designer: Ciera Wells. Director/Dramaturge: Martin Moran. Walker...... Kevin O’Rourke Costume Designer: Viviane Galloway. Runner...... Ned Eisenberg Anna Chicken...... Sam Ghosh It’s So Hard in the Woods and We Are On the Shore lyrics by Ahmed Nasser. Sammy Weak...... Annie Purcell FRIENDSHIP DAY OR ELSE LONG NECK/ SWEET SIXTEEN Written by Kaitlin Feliciano, age 10. Written by Edelys Tiana Guerrero, age 10. Director/Dramaturge: Sonia Manzano. Director/Dramaturge: Crystal Dickinson. Costume Designer: Crystal Thompson. Costume Designer: Ciera Wells. Rainbow...... Lili Taylor Zoe Long Neck...... Liza Colon-Zayas Selfy...... Liza Fernandez Sam Long Neck...... Ken Robinson Photographer...... Rafael Miguel Without You lyrics by Edelys Tiana Guerrero. Unicorns...... Crew THE SINGING DISAGREEMENT THE BEAUTY AND THE RICHNESS Written by Genesis Hires, age 10. Written by Lambert Whitney, age 9. Director/Dramaturge: Diana Buirski. Dramaturge: Josh Moody Director: John Sheehy. Costume Designer: Ciera Wells. Costume Designer: Ciera Wells. Raven...... Christina Robinson Big Joe...... Bhavesh Patel Terra...... Frances McDormand Big Melony...... Judy Kuhn Announcer...... Rafael Miguel The Big Chase, O So Pretty, and Now and Again lyrics by Lambert Whitney. Let it Go and Singing Friends lyrics by Genesis Hires.