550th Production • 69th Year The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre and Barrett & McNagny present

Biloxi Blues

Celebrating the 200th Main Stage Show of Resident Scenic Designer Robert Sandmaier

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by Neil Simon

Scenic Designer Costume Designer Robert Sandmaier Schellie Engelhart Lighting Designer Stage Manager Richard Grubb Elaine Dec Directed by Al Franklin

June 1998

The Civic Theatre would like to thank our associate sponsors, WFWA-TV39 and the Fort 92.3 FM. i BILOXI BLUES is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Taking Pride In The Arts That Enrich Our Community And Our Lives

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12 Our production of BILOXI BLUES is the story of young Eugene M. Jerome. If s 1943 and he's been shipped to Biloxi, Mississippi, for basic training in the army. Eugene has never been away from home before and is determined to accomplish three goals while in Mississippi: to become a writer, to not get killed and to lose his virginity. Over a period of ten weeks in boot camp with five army buddies, his tough training instructor and the women he meets in Biloxi, Jerome discovers things about himself, about the bigotry of the world, about human nature and about the essence of love. I thank you for joining us today and for being a part of the journey we'll all take with Eugene.

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13 Theatre actively involves the audience to use critical thinking IN THE WINGS skills by creating a setting that allows them to see things from S Arts-In-Education another person's perspective, while reflecting on their own lives? This is good training in expanding the mind's ability to think in Program new directions. Theatre develops the imagination and the ability by Phillip H. Colglazier, to create solutions and innovative ideas. When theatre makes that Development and special connection in one life, the power to grow and change is Education Director instilled in the soul. Instilling the power of theatre in one indi­ vidual at a time is the starting point for change and growth in a family and the entire community. The goal of the IN THE WINGS Arts-In-Education program is to enrich the educational experience of students/children through the medium of the Theatre Arts. One important part of this process is providing free tickets to at-risk/economically disadvan­ taged youth, their families and some senior citizens through schools and social service organizations for special IN THE WINGS performances of Civic Theatre productions. Backstage tours, outreach presentations and theatre workshops are arranged to suit the schools' and social service agencies' individual programs. IN THE WINGS is a resource for teachers, parents and social service workers to help children kick-start their imaginations.

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Cast

Eugene Morris Jerome Brad A. Beauchamp Arnold Epstein William David Andrews Joseph Wykowski Kyle Walker Don Carney Michael Todd Harris Roy Selridge Jeremy Woods Fleck James Hennesey Mark C. Dunn Sgt. Merwin J. Toomey Scott E, Nedberg Daisy Hannigan Brandi Tarleton Rowena Cassandra Hoist

18 Biloxi Blues

The play takes place in Biloxi and Gulfport, Mississippi, in 1943. ACT I Scene 1 Coach of an old train, 1943 Scene 2 Biloxi—army barracks, next morning Scene 3 Mess Hall, that evening Scene 4 Barracks, later that night Scene 5 Latrine and barracks, weeks later

ACT II Scene 1 A hotel room, later that day Scene 2 Rowena's room, minutes later Scene 3 Barracks, Sunday night Scene 4 Steps outside barracks, later that night Scene 5 Barracks, middle of that night Scene 6 Church basement, next week Scene 7 Toomey's room, that night Scene 8 Gulfport—a park, weeks later Scene 9 Coach of an old train, sometime later li_ 19 The i Reviews Are In! Bauman & Associates—presenting Brigadoon and Covington Lake the new, exclusive Aboite Estates. From one breathtaking community, home to the next, it's Homestead a reputation built Hills and on excellence. showcasing Excellence in homes by craftsmanship. In Bauman Construction—joins design. In client service. And in you in congratulating The Fort individualized style and comfort that Wayne Civic Theatre for another stands apart from the ordinary, just outstanding performance. as you do. And speaking of outstanding productions, Bauman Construction has been doing just that in Bflumnn & RS50CIRTES, inc. prestigious communities such as 4630-8 West Jefferson Boulevard Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804 Sycamore Hills, Devil's Hollow, 219436.4630 i,

20 Brad A. Beauchamp (Eugene Morris Jerome) Our Military has been delighting area audiences since 1981 and has appeared in several Civic Theatre Personnel ft productions including PURLIE VICTORIOUS, PROMISES, PROMISES and OKLAHOMA! He last was seen on the Civic Theatre stage in his award- winning performance in PRELUDE TO A KISS. In the past few years he has been directing shows at the Honeywell Center in Wabash and at Arena Theatre, where he also serves as vice president of their board of directors.

William David Andrews (Arnold Epstein) has appeared in 13 shows at the Civic Theatre including GUYS AND DOLLS and THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. He also has appeared in productions at First Presbyterian Theatre, Youtheatre, Arena and with the Philhar­ monic Orchestra. He is a theatre major at Indiana Purdue. He would like to thank his mom, family, friends and Ani DiFranco for their unending support.

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FORT WAYNE NATIONAL BANK Mnnhcf t'Dl<: 426-0555 V 21 Kyle Walker (Joseph Wykowski) doesn't know the meaning of the word "quit". He loves rock and roll, acting, writing and < playing heavy metal guitar. He doesn't believe in conformity to popular fashion and attitudes and walks his own road. He last was seen in the Youtheatre production of THE OUTSIDERS and has been active in theatre at Garrett High School.

Michael Todd Harris (Don Carney) most recently was seen in the Civic Theatre production of SOME ENCHANTED EVENING. During the last season he has appeared in TAMING OF THE SHREW and FOREVER PLAID at the Civic and SHE LOVES ME at Arena Dinner Theatre. A total theatre devotee, Michael Todd feels very blessed by such wonderful friends and would like his two-year-old niece Kylie to know how much he loves her.

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22 Jeremy Woods Fleck (Roy Selridge) is on summer break from Northwestern University where he studies film and theatre. At Northwestern he has appeared as an ensemble member in Mee-ow Troop and in their productions of TITUS ANDRONICUS and MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. He also plays piano at the Improv Olympic in Chicago.

Mark C. Dunn (James Hennesey) is making his Civic Theatre debut, but is no stranger to theatre audiences in Fort Wayne. He has appeared in YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN at Arena ft Dinner Theatre and UNCLE VANYA and BOYS IN THE BAND at IPFW. He will be a full-time theatre student at IPFW in the fall. He would like to thank his friends and especially his mom for their support and patience.

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23 Scott E. Nedberg (Sgt. Merwin J. Toomey) is a veteran actor/ comedian in the Fort Wayne area and recently won Indiana ( Community Theatre's Best Supporting Actor Award for 1998. He last was seen as Lt. Brannigan in GUYS AND DOLLS at the Civic, as well as THE MIRACLE WORKER, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and LONDON SUITE. Scott would like to thank his entire family for all their support and a special thanks to Jennifer Poiry, his true love.

Brandi Tarleton (Daisy Hannigan) is making her Civic Theatre debut and spends her daytime hours as a production assistant at WPTA-21 Alive. A recent graduate of Ball State University, she was involved in plays, theatre and talk shows in Muncie, along with American Reel, a movie produced in Fort Wayne. Multi- talented, Brandi also has finished one screenplay and is working on her second.

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The primary objective of the Civic Theatre Guild is to support GEO. S. OLIVES. CO. LLC and promote the Civic Theatre CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS of Fort Wayne. To that end, the 202 West Berry, Suite 500 Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802 * (219)460-4000 Guild coordinates activities in fundraising including the Three Rivers Festival and lobby sales, as well as the annual Festival of Dollhouses in April. They also sponsor the opening night party Theatre Marquees in the gallery for the cast, crew and audience of each produc­ A listing of comedies, dramas and musicals tion. They sponsor a successful soon to be or currently playing in Fort Wayne bus trip each season. Addition­ Cabaret ally, Guild members participate in ushering, working on back­ Arena Theatre stage crews and assisting in the June 5, 6,12,13,19, 20, 26, 27, 28 • Box Office 493-1384 scenic and costume shops David and Lisa collecting props, painting Fort Wayne Youtheatre scenery and sewing costumes. June 10, 11,12, 13 • 424-6900 The Civic Theatre Guild has a Sexual Perversity in Chicago long and distinguished history of The Alternative Theatre (Performances at the Loft) support for the Civic Theatre. June 18, 19, 20, July 9-19 • 456-6356 For information about becoming an active member of the Guild, Camelot bv Lerner & Loewe Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, Performing Arts Center call 493-4918. July 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, August 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 • 424-5220 *j 26 Cassandra Hoist (Rowena) is a junior at Canterbury High School where she enjoys acting, singing, dancing and speech. Although she is making her Civic Theatre debut, Cassandra has appeared at Canterbury in TWELFTH NIGHT, MUSIC MAN and SMILE. She also played Mrs. Meeker in FUNNY GIRL at Purdue Indiana Theatre.

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The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre thanks the following employers for supporting their employees, our actors, during the production ofBiLOXi BLUES. Fort Wayne Dispatch • Innovative Services of America Peoples Mortgage Company • The Law Office of John Fleck Pier 1 Imports • Fort Wayne Museum of Art Business Development, Inc. • WPTA 21 Alive Extended Day Care of Canterbury Lower School Northeast Indiana Kidney Center

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