The Best Man"
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Patrons (continued) Mr. and Mrs. John P. Meyer Dr. and Mrs. William Shaffer Dr. O. J. Micha-cI Patricia Shedlock Mr. and Mrs. Donovan Miller Sheraton Jnn Matt Miller Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Sherer Jheatre Marti Miller Mr. and Mrs. John Slezak Mary Miller Mr. and Mrs. Marden Smith Mr. and Mrs. James Miller B. J. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith presents Gertrude Milaskey Mr. and Mrs. Win Smith Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Gene Songer Virgie Musk Mr. and Mrs. Howard Spain Priscilla Neeley Max Sperling Lawrence Newtson Marie Spiering Rick Newtson Mr. and Mrs. David Stein Ometa O'Connell Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Andrew PaW Florence Strawser in E. Robert Pape, III Mr. and Mrs. Chester Stultz Nina Payne Mr. and Mrs. Gene Surina Mr. and Mrs. David Porter Mr. and Mrs. David Swartz Mr. and Mrs. Tony Potter Dr. and Mrs. Robert Talty Mrs. Kasey Povelones Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor Me. and Mrs. William Prast Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Timmons Mrs. Dean Quin Mr. and Mrs. Neil Von Lanken Mr. and Mrs. John Raftery Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vinson Jan Randall Mrs. Elton Wagner Dr. and Mrs. Alden Rarick Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Ray Redenbaugh Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wallace Me. and Mrs. Robert Rew Robert Warbritton Wilma Rich Mr. and Mrs. JOe Ward Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ward Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rogers Frances Watkins Florence Roos Betty Watson Beatrice Rose Mr. and Mrs. John Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Fred Royalty Mr. and Mrs. Merle Weaver Virginia Royalty Jack Wilkinson Frances Ruda Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkinson Judy Rudnicke Dorothy Wilson THE Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Rush Mr. and Mrs. Dink Wise Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sanders Judge and Mrs. Henry Wise Mr. and Mr~. George Satterwhite Helen Wolff Mr. and Mrs. William Satterwhite Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wright BEST Jerry Savesky Mr. and Mrs. James Yeazel Mr. and Mrs. BiIl Schatz Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Schoon Mr. and Mrs. Julian Yudin MAN "The Best Man" ... A Political Comedy wants for his favorite lady, beautiful flowering and foliage plants from DANVILLE GARDENS Produced by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. 1307 Cleary February 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 I free fol iage plont to each man 1978 who brings this od to Donville Gardens. Patron Sponsors Bud Electronic Supply Co. Danville Gardens Mr. and Mrs. Doug Herr McMullen Travel Agency Mervis Industries Dr. and Mrs. S. K. Neeley Palmer-American National Bank Second National Bank Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shafer Steel Craft Products Tru-Flex Metal Hose Co. THE BEST MAN ... Tridan Tool & Machine -: Sponsors :- a political drama by Gore Vidal directed by Bob Canetta Alexander's Sporting Goods Hour Glass Rcstourant Autotron Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Lou Hussman Bank of Danville David Isaacson Real Estate William Russell, the ex-Secretary of State, is a wit and scholar with Barkman Chevrolet Salcs Mr. and Mrs. Robert McMurray liberal principles. Joseph Cantwell is a ruthless and hard-driving young Mr. & Mrs. James D. Beebe Man, Inc. man, a dirty fighter who will let no scruples stand in the way of his Butler the Florist Marsters Sign Co. ambitions. And Arthur Hockstader is an ex-President who loves politics C & V Erectors Meis Department Store for their own sake, and is determined to have the final say in the selec- Castle Business Equipment Co. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Miller tion of his party's candidate. The final outcome makes The Best Man Allen Cooke Goodloe ·E. Moore, Inc. a fascinating play which comes shockingly close to many of the political Danville Electric Supply Mr. and Mrs. William Payne truths with which we have recently been dealing. Danville Floral Co. O. D. Pepple Danville Wholesale Paper Gary Resh Depke Welding Supplies Zola Russell Mr. and Mrs. Allen Dougherty Shick Supply & Equipment Co. East Lake Veterinary Hospital 610 Tap First National Bank of Danville Bill Smith's Auto Parts Fleming-Weller, Inc. Stover Engineers Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gentry Tee Pak, Inc. Golden Oil Co. D. W. Tyler Company Greene, Lowenstein & Hren Don Williams Travel Agency Gulick Pharmacies Radio Station WITY PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Harding Pharmacies Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Vogel Henning Machine & Die Works Wolford Insurance Agency 211 S. BOWMAN AVE. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hesser SPRITZ JEWELERS BLACK'S HARDWARE 620 N. Gilbert 442-9300 DIAMONDS WATCHES GIFTWARE HARDWARE, HOUSEWARES SPORTI NG GOODS 51 ON THE MALL TOYS AND GIFTS HOBBIES 442-1500 DANVILLE - FREE CITY DELIVERY _ THE BEST MAN (Synopis of Scenes) Backstage and Behind The Scenes Place: A presidential Convention in New York Director Time: Summer, July, 1976 Bob Canetta ACT ONE Producer Sara Jo Ward Scene I: An AmericaN hOteL suite. Stage Manager Alfreda Klingensmith Scene 2: Senator Joseph Cantwell's suite. The same evening. Scene 3: William Russell's suite. The next afternoon. Set Construction Dwight Sherer Bob Can etta ACT TWO Properties Scene 1: Cantwell suite. A few minutes later. Barb Sneyd Scene 2: Russell suite. A few minutes later. Marc Tolliver Scene 3: Cantwell suite. A few minutes Jater. Lights and Sound Scene 4: Russell suite. The next afternoon. Ed Grove Stage Furnishings * * Aggie Christman There will be a 15-minute mternllSslOn following ACT 1. At this time Make Up Susie Brooks restrooms and refreshments are provided at the lower level of the theatre. We request that refreshments be confined to lhe lower level and that there Nancy Van Soest be NO SMOKING IN ANY AREA OF THE BUILDING. Thank you. It's the real thing. Coke. DANVILLE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY 2501 N. VermiLion 1111 E. Voorhees Our Director GENERAL APPLIANCE CO. BOB CAN ETTA Admiral Fedders This is Bob's third time at directing plays. the first was Red Mask's Gibson Kitchen Aid production, Last of The Red Hot Lovers, and second in Danville Light Opera's, Take Me Along. Bob has had many Red Mask roles, a few to "See The•Experts" mention are in A Thousand Clowns, The Curious Savage, Everybody Loves Opal, and Wait Until Dark. He has also appeared in major roles ARCHIE JACK in Seascape, Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Gingerbread Lady at WALKER 153 ON THE MALL WALKER Urbana's Station Theatre. Bob figures he has acted in about fifty plays in the past, he has a degree in Theatre from Colorado State College. Bob is Chief of Audiology and in the Speech Pathology Service at Cast of Characters Veterans Hospital. (Ill Order of Appearance) Dick Jenson . Bill Everts Our Stage Manager First Reporter . Kevin J. McDougal William Russell , . .. George Mahan ALFREDA KLINGENSM ITH Second Reporter . Deb Kotcher Third Reporter , ,......... Bob Tolliver Alfreda is working as Ollr Stage Manager for the second time this Alice Russell . .. Sara Jo Ward season, Janus, the first, and now The Best Mall. Last season, Alfreda had Mrs. Gamadge Anita Winstead three roles in three of fOllr productions - the nllrse in The Sunshine Arthur Hockstader . .. Max Sperling Boys, the intellectual girl in Play It Again, Sam, and Nanny in The Effect Mabel Cantwell . .. Socedia (Deesha) Davis of Gamma Rays 011 Mall-In-The-Moon Marigolds. She also worked Bill Blades . Bob Knapp back stage on last year's play, Tel/. Little Indians and this summer she Joseph Cantwell " , , Jim Wingo was the Stage Manager for Sunshine's II Ltd. 's, Come Blow Your Horn. Senator Carlin David Van Soest Alfreda has lived in Danville the past seven years and works in the Dan- Dr. Artinian , ,.. Charles Beadles ville District 118 schools as a general music teacher. Sheldon Marcus B. J. Smith GiFtwares - Stationery - Greeting Cards - Lamps School Supplies - Office Supplies - Books CASH& Games - Art Materials CARRY LUMBER Since 1846 FULL LINE OF MATERIALS YOUR ONE STOP BUILDING MATERIALS & LUMBER YARD . • Electric Supplies • Hardware 125 VERMILION AT THE FOUNTAIN, ON THE PARK MALL • Paint • Kitchen Cabinets 446-6120 Phone 446-9158 508 W. WILLIAMS DANVILLE On Stage Tonight ... On Stage Tonight ... MAX SPERLING (Arthur Hockstader) - Max, a Danville native, grad- BILL EVERTS (Dick Jenson) - Back once again from his most recent uated from Danville High School and University of Illinois. He has appearance as Denny in the fall production of Janus, Bill portrays a two sons and for twenty-one years operated his own business but is very different character in this vehicle. He has been long associated now associated with Mervis Industries. Max's credits are roles in Last with Red Mask and Light Opera. Bill works for a local newspaper. of the Red Hot Lovers, and Sunshine Boys and last being Come Blow Bill and his wife, Mollie, have a daughter and are momentarily expect- Your Horn. He has served on the board and is now a second Vice- ing another child. President and Membership Chairman. KEVIN J. McDOUGAL (First Reporter) - This is Kevin's third ap- SODECIA (Deesha) DAVIS (Mabel Cantwell) - Deesha has previously pearance in a Red Mask play. Last season he was in Ten Little been in the Red Mask productions, Curious Savage, and Reserve Two Indians, after making his debut the previous season in Reserve Two for Murder. Deesha received her AB degree from Columbia College, for Murder. Kevin is a member of the Thespian Society. Employed Columbia, South Carolina. She is involved in many organizations in in Danville, Kevin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bolden. the area, some include, Director of the 1I1inois Council with Learning Disabilities, secretary for Danville's A.A.U.W., Girl Scout leader, active in church and school activities.