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1 Dear Patrons:

This is the 7th season that Seth Reines has served as our Artistic Director. Seth is ' responsible for the quality of the productions that you see on our stage. He selects the casts for all shows and recruits the scenic, lighting and costume designers, musical directors, choreographers and guest stage directors for both the Mainstage and The- atre for Young Audiences series. This year he is directing CAROUSEL,SUGAR and NUNSENSEII and will supervise the guest directors for THE ODD COUPLE, BABES IN ARMS and the three children's productions.

We are fortunate to have Seth as our Artistic Director. His immense talent, his judg- ment and intuition and his commitment to quality are all apparent in the productions. Thank you, Seth, for your dedication to "making it happen" at The Little Theatre-On The Square.

Thanks to the many donors to the "Pennies for the Potties", we now have our new "potties" and hope you approve of how we used your contributions. Dan Beachy was the general contractor for the project, Mark Beals did the plumbing, Atchison Elec- tric did the electrical and Glenda Zimmer did painting. In addition. Rick Dunscomb donated labor to put up wall tile and carpeting, Richard Neale of Neale Tiling Corn pany in Bethany donated labor to put up wall tile, and Emilee Best, Lori Best and Theresa Poland donated labor to do the wallpapering. Emilee Best also served as our "decorating consultant" and painted the ticket office base and the concession stand, Thanks to all for a job well done.

We continue to be committed to presenting quality productions and will continue to make necessary improvements to the physical plant in order to make your visits to the theatre as enjoyable as possible.

Sincerely,

Leonard A. Anderson

Leonard A. Anderson:Leonard became General Manager of versity of South Dakota and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Arts The Little Theatre-On The Squareon January1, 1988 after hav- Administration from Southern Methodist Universityin Dallas, ing served as Managing Director of The Black Hills Playhouse Texas. He is originallyfrom St. Joseph, Missouri and served as a in Custer State Park, South Dakota from January 1976 through combat infantry platoon leader in Viet-Nam in 1967. Leonard May of 1987. Prior to that, he was the Business Manager of has been treasurer of the Sullivan Area Chamberof Commerce, Theatre Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Leonardearned his Bachelor vice-president of the Central IllinoisTourism Council and trea- of Fine Arts and Master of Arts degrees in theatre from the Uni- surer of the statewide IllinoisRegional Tourism Council. Page 3 The Little Theatre-OnThe Square, Inc. Guy S. Little, Jr. founded The Little Theatre-On The Square in 1957 and was the producing director through 1978 when he left Sulli- van and became producer at the famed Melody Top Theatre in Milwaukee, Wis. Sullivan Theatre, Inc., based in Charleston, took over operations of The Little Theatre-On The Square for the 1979 season. The theatre was dark in 1980. In the spring of 1981, a group of local citizens, wanting to continue the tradition of high quality, professional theatre in Sullivan, formed Friends Of The Little Theatre, Inc., a non-profit corporation that assumed the responsibility to set general policies regarding the programs and the operations of the theatre. In January of 1990, the corporation underwent a major reorganization, changed its name to The Little Theatre-On The Square, Inc. and expanded its membership to include representatives from more towns throughout the theatre's market area.

The current membersof the Board of Trustees of The Little Theatre-On The Square, Inc. are:

1994 Officers Region Two

President ...... Harold D. Hamilton Bill Bequstte...... M. Zion Vice-President...... Ray Duncan Jackie Kitchen...... llliopolis Secretary ...... Ronald Kitchen Ronald Kitchen...... llliopolis Treasurer ...... Bill Rich Dr. Charles R. Novak ...... Decatur Patricia A. Parr Decatur Region One ...... Lonn Pressnall ...... Forsyth Marion Best...... Sullivan Shirley Stanley ...... Decatur Emilee Best...... Sullivan Marie Jagger-Ta.ylor...... Macon David L. Brown...... Dalton City Richard Burcham ...... Sullivan Re!gion Three Mary Beth Condill...... Arlhur Bruce Condill...... Arthur Diane Beetz ...... Monticello Robert Corley ...... Sullivan Charles Beetz ...... Monticello Faye Daily ...... Lovington Larry Bushu ...... Arcola Ray Duncan ...... Lovington Frank L. Clinton ...... Paris Rick Dunscomb Sullivan ...... Mike Darnler ...... Tuscola Lynn W. Elder...... Sullivan Nancy Elder...... Sullivan Harold Hamilton ...... Sullivan Re!gionFour Bob Harris ...... Sullivan Marsha Harshman...... Sullivan Robert M. Pancoast...... Shelbyville Richard lsaacs ...... Sullivan Marsha K. Parr ...... Shelbyville Don Jesse ...... Sullivan James M. Schultz ...... Effingham Larry Jones ...... Sullivan Tom Vogel ...... Effingham Bob Lane...... Sullivan Charles Waggoner ...... Shelbyville Warren Lane ...... Sullivan Laurie Yager ...... Eff ingham Steve Poland...... Sullivan Mike Yager ...... Eff ingham Theresa Poland...... Sullivan Bill Rich Sullivan ...... Region Five Pauline Rowles ...... Sullivan Sam Scott ...... Bethany Jack Scott, Jr ...... Bethany Raymond Scott Claypool ...... Mattoon Jane Serrano...... Findlay Lisa Claypool ...... Mattoon Roger Tice...... Sullivan Margaret C. Hollowell ...... Charleston Rich Waggoner ...... Findlay Karen S. McKechnie...... Charleston James Winningham ...... Arthur Jimmy T. Stewart ...... Mattoon Theatre Guild The Board of Trustees is in the planning stages of creating a separate support organization for The Little Theatre-On The Square. It is contemplated that the THEATRE GUILD will provide assistance to the staff of the theatre in such areas as locating housing for the summer company, welcoming the company at the beginning of the summer, coordinating social events, recruiting ushers and general public relations. If you are interested in volunteering your time or if you wish to learn more about the THEATRE GUILD, please leave your name at the ticket office or call Lori at 728-2065.

Page 4 We Gratefully Acknowledge... The costs of doing live professional theatre are tremendous.We try to keep ticket pricesas affordable aspossible for the greatest number of people. But the fact is. we could not continue offering quality productions without additional funding in the formof donations, grants and other subsidies. Listed here are individuals, businesses, foundationsand government entities who have contributed toour operating andlor programming funds.A listing of those who have contributed specificallyto our capital FUNDSFOR TI1E FUTUREcampaign can be found on Page 25. Harlan and Jo Heller. Mattoon Producers Dennis and DeborahHite, Mattoon Betty and GeorgeGlasscock, Sr., Gays Bill and RobertaHollada, Manoon Donald K. and D. LorraineGoveia, Sullivan Illinois Arts Council Dick and BarbaraJostes. Moweaqua Alan and SharonHarris, Effingham Dr. John D. and Ingrid Kay. EfFmgham Mr. and Mrs. Noel Hebert Directors Daniel J. and Laurie L. King, Effmgham Ernest andEsther Mae Hein, Urbana Ron and Jackie Kitchen, Illiopolis Jim and Florence Holaday,Sullivan Dr. Edward and BarbaraHoppin, Mattoon Archer DanielsMidland Foundation, Decatur Stan and Kathy Kuhlenbeck,Mt. Zion Mr. and Mrs. EdwardHowerton, Decatur A.E. Staley Manufacturing,Inc., Decatur Carl Lebovitz and James Lively,Mattoon (Given in memory of Bob Best) Leon and KarenHuffinaster, Mattoon Dr. James K, and Karen S. McKechnie, Ronald and MargieGriffin-Hurst, Mt. Zion Stars Charleston Mr. and Mrs. Brad Jensen,Taylorville LaVonne McVitty, Decatur Jeny and DonnaJensen, Taylorville About Computers,Inc., Sullivan Pat, Connieand Michelle Milano, Effmgham Ben and JoanneJones, Mt. Zion Jibby's, Ed and Sally Jennings, Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. Ron Miller - Mattoon Eye Center, LakesidePropeller Service, Sullivan Mattoon Jan and Lee Lauderdale, Mt.Zion Angels Linda L. Mitchell, Effmgham Anna L. Laughead, Charleston Marjorie and Jack Monkman, Champaign Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Lee, Mt Zion Dr. James K. and Karen S. McKechnie, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Mortirner,Farmersville Mr. Thomas and Dr. KathleenLeVeck, Mattoon Charleston Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pancoast,Shelbyville Barbara J. Lichti, Champaign Bill and Pai Pam, Decatur Howard and Katheryn Lindecker, Charleston Peannan Pharmacy, Paris Donna J. Livingston,Charleston Patrons The James PharmerFamily, Decatur Mary JaneLock. Decatur Glenn and Virginia Mann, Tolono Blaw-Knox Construction EquipmentCorpora- Marilu Platzbecker, NicholasPlatzbecker, Arthur Dr. Henry and Esther Poterucha, Effmgham Marian M. Marquiss, Decatur tion, Mattoon Isabel1I. Marshall,Decatur Stoney's, Dalton City PrecisionTool & Die, Inc., Mt. Zion Mr. and Mrs. Jack Priest, Mattoon B.L. McDonal, Centralia Nancy Quick,Bement Katie, Julee and Kari McKechnie, Charleston Benefactors Juanita B. Resch, Mattoon BarbaraKay McKenzie, Mattoon Art and Cheryl Sappington, Decatur Dean and Mary McLaughlin, Sullivan Dr. Marcos and Rita Arancibia,Sparta Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Scoles,Nwga Don and BarbaraMcMillan, Champaign Arcola Pharmacy -The Bushus, Arcola Mabel and Charles B. Shurnan,Sullivan Stan, Jan, Kelly and Bret McMoms. Charleston John and CarolArmstrong, Mattoon Dr. Paul and Norma Smith,Ashrnore Marie and Earl Meece, Hammond Lany and MartyJones. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Rick Steward, Sullivan Linda K. and Michael H. Miller, Charleston Warren Lane. Sullivan Ken and Joan Struttmann,Decatur Irene Moody, Sullivan A.E. Staley, Jr. Foundation Jean Swartz, Atwood Pamela Morgan, Hammond LeRoy and EieenTaylor, Altamont Walter and GraceNelson, Effmgham Super VIPs Gasland Food Mart & Deli, Mattoon Mr. and Mrs. Henry Neuman, Decatur Arthur and Karen Wilaredt, Mattoon Charles R. and Mary J. Novak, Decatur William J. Oliver,Mattoon Jim and Patty Allee, Mattoon Ginger Yakey, Stewardson Peannan Pharmacy, Paris Eddie and Donna Banning,Effingham Dixon Zcigler, Stonington MildredV. Phipps. Neoga James T. and Patricia L. Barron, Charleston Mrs. Evelyn Preecs, Jasonville, Ind. Bartscht-Fischbach Insurance,Shelbyville Joyce E. Prince, Charleston Kenneth and Debra Best, Bourbonnais Dale B. and Irene Reincke, Momsonville Dr. Thomas C. and Emilee Best, Sullivan John and Terri Altergott, Effmgham Raymond and Sheila Renner, Stewardson Paul and Carolyn Black,Mattoon Anonymous Bill Rich, Sullivan Catherine Bliss, Effmgham Fred and Lyetta Awalt, Effimgham Ray and Florence Richards, Effmgham Gail and DougBock, Charleston Jim and Jean Bailey,Danville Pauline Rowles,Sullivan Lelia C. Bonnstetter,Charleston Jack and CarolineBeaty, Decatur Ken and Eva Ruble, Hurnboldt Rusty and Deby Brown, Arcola Martha G. Beck,Tuscola JM. Schultz InvestmentCo.. Effingham Mr. and Mrs. Dick Cain, Decatur Jeny Brenner and GailFisher. Decatur Russ and Marge Stark, Charleston Ardyth E. Cairns. Decatur Tom and Jackie Brinkoetter,Decatur Patty and Lew Stiff DoncasteKMcE. Mat- Bob and Judy Carney,Decatur - MarilynM. Brown, Dccatur toon Carpenter Management Company, Shelbyville Jim and Karen Butler, Ashmore Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stone, Sullivan (Given Bruce and Mary Beth Condiil. Arthur in Bob and Patricia Cannon,Carmargo memory of Bob Best) Helen Cook and JohnCook, Sullivan Byron and Georgia Cuddeback,Decatur Col. Mary L. Storm, USAF (Ret.), Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Gil Crawford,Sullivan Lt. Michael and Marilyn Dawson, Decatur and Jean Story, Westville Dr. and Mrs. LynnR. Dale, Charleston Jim Mary Beth Dedman, Sullivan Bany and Jean Thompson, Shelbyville Mr. and Mrs. LyleV. DeWitt, Decatur Dick Donaldson,Beecher City Robert and Ramona Tornshack, Charleston Jibby and Ruth Florini. Sullivan Harold and Marty Edwards, Sullivan R. Glen and Betty B. Wiley, Mam Betty J. Graham, Arthur Mr. and Mrs. RobertV. Elder, Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. ArthurWillaedt, Sr., Mattoon Robert and Pauline Greenwalt, Sullivan Ralph and Susan Elke, Effingharn Tom and Leatha Williams. Tuscola Bob and Cathy Hagen. Sullivan Ralph and Emily Foley, Effingham Marian Wozencraft,Charleston Bob and Glenda Harris,Sullivan Patricia A. Funk, Moweaqua Dr. and Mrs. Gregory G.Yount, Mattoon Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Hastings, Mattoon Mary A. Gary, Mattoon Page 5 The Artistic Staff The quality of our shows depends on the vision set forth by the directors, choreographersand designersworking with the show script and music. We feel we have some ofthe brightestand most creative youngartists guiding us. Theyare, in alphabeticalorder:

Seth has staged over 300 productions for theatres across the country including the first national tour of Sunday inThe ParkWith George, the American revival of Knickerbock- er Holiday,the Chicago premiere of CloserThan Everand two prior Phantoms.Winner of the Cleveland Drama Critics' Award, Seth is Artistic Director of Illinois' Little The- atre-On The Square, and has directed such luminaries as Bill Hayes, Tom Wopat, Mar- sha Wallace, John James, Tony Dow and Barbara Billingsley. This fall, Seth will direct the national tour of SouthPaciJic.

I I JAMES DARDENNE:SCENIC DESIGNER theatre, dance and anything else that comes along. His recent James is the resident designer for Victory Gardens Theatre in work includes The Balladof Baby Doe for Chicago Opera The- Chicago where this season he designed settings for the revival of atre, Breaking TheCode and The Livingfor Interplay and The Eden by Steve Carter and the highly acclaimed world premiere of Opening Ceremonies of the new Skyline Stage at Navy Pier. His Michael Margaret Pat and Kate by Michael Smith and Peter lighting for dance has been seen around Chicago at Ruth Page, Glazer. Also at Victory Gardens, James designed the settings for MoMing and the Columbia College Dance Center; around the the world premiere of Charles Smith's Freefall,Earth and Sky by country in Fort Worth, Boulder, Milwaukee and New York City; Doug Post and the highly successful production of Hauptmann and around the world in Berlin, Germany and Essex County, by John Logan, which James designed both at Victory Gardens England. Hc has also lighted trade shows in New Orleans, and for its commercial transfer to the Cherry Lane Theatre, off- Atlanta and Toronto; industrials in Detroit and Acapulco, and has Broadway in New York. Also this season, James designed the recently worked on the lighting for new exhibits at the Field scenery for the well-received production of Blues inthe Night Museum of Natural History. In 1990 he received a Jeff Citation directed by Jim Corti at Northlight Theatre in Evanston, Illinois. Award for his lighting of Bailiwick Repertory's Incorruptible During his career he has had the privilege of designing many and in 1992 a Herald Award for his lighting of Big Riverfor The world premieres, among them: Lonely Planetby Steven Dietz, Littlc Theatre-On The Square. ThisOld Man CameRolling Home by James Sherman, Kane by Charles Smith, Pecong by Steve Carter (Joseph Jefferson award MICHELEFRIEDMAN SILER: COSTUME DESIGNER nomination), Music From a Locked Room by John Logan, Bad MS. Siler is pleased to return to The Little Theatre after designing Moon by Rick Cleveland and many others. In Chicago his work COStUmeS for last season's Meet Me in St. LOU~S.MS. Siler has has been seen at Steppenwolf Theatre, Court Theatre, Victory worked with several regional companies including The Repertory Gardens, Body Politic, Northlight and many others including Theatre of St. Louis, The Opera Theatre of St. Louis, The Chd- venues in New York, New Orleans, Colorado and London. James man Theatre and The kl~ssouriRepertory Theatre for ~homshe has designed over 70 productions, 18 of them world premieres, designed The Boys Next Door. Recent Chicago area credits since moving to Chicago in late 1983. include A Fewer GoodMen for Lifeline Theatre, As The Beaver for Zebra Crossing, Wuthering Heightsgnd David'sRed Haired MARKELLIOTT: MUSICAL DIRECTOR Deathat Bailiwick Repertory, Companyfor Roosevelt University Mark is the director of Musical Theatre Performance for The and Bloody Poetry for Dolphinback Theatre. Ms. Siler holds a Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago, as well as their BFA from Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts Composer-In-Residence. While at The Theatre School, Mr. and an MFA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is Elliott has provided musical direction and/or original music for a married to Chicago-area stage manager Patrick Siler. number of shows, most recently Mother Courageand Her Chil- dren,Into theWoods, Snow White and RoseRed, The Journeyof MILLIE GARVEY:CHOREOGRAPHER the Fifih Horse, The Rose Tattoo, Workingand The Bourgeois H~PPYto be back in her home-away-from-home, Millie returns Gentleman.He has also provided musical direction for more than to Sullivan in celebration. Sugarwill mark her 15th collaboration 60 shows and original scores for another 30 for professional the- wilh her favorite director, Seth Reines, and her 50th production atres throughout the Midwest and on the West Coast. His music of choreo&Ta~h~.Her professional career began on the St. Louis and lyrics for Sophie, Totie and Bellewere heard in production Mun~Opera stage where she was fortunate to work six Seasons on the East Coast and in Florida, and his score for the perfor- with many stars, including her idol, Gene Kelly. Since then, she manceldance piece Rhyme or Treasonis due to be published this has b~~edwith the National Company of Sugar Babies,Per- fall. formed at Radio City Music Hall, and choreographed 8,000 performers in the opening ceremony of the 10th Pan Am Games for TOMFLEMING, USAA: LIGHTINGDESIGNER CBS and Disney. She has been recognized nationally for her Tom is happy to be returning to Sullivan (his second home town) work wilh David Fehr's Sullivan Singers, regionally in St. Louis for his third season at The Little Theatre-On The Square. In with an Emmy for two music videos she choreographed for Chicago and elsewhere he divides his time designing lighting for CONTINUEDTO PAGE9 Page 6

The Artistic Staff London. His other credits include productions at Pheasant Run, Clock Tower Inn, Fireside and Circa '21 dinner theatres. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison he designed Sylvia's Real Southwestern Bell Telephone, and locally with a Herald Award Good Advice in collaboration with cartoonist Nicole Hollander. for The Little Theatre's production of Me and My Girl. Looking Jeff has also designed extensively for ballet. He was Resident forward to her first summer vacation in 20 years, Millie will Costume Designer for five years for Rockford Dance Co., and return to Galveston, Texas not only to see her choreography, but recently has been working for Von Heidecke's Chicago Festival also to be with actorthusband Whit Reichert, who is currently Ballet where he designed a new production of The Nutcracker performing in the Galveston Island Outdoor Musicals production and an original ballet Les Sirenes, which was featured at the 1990 of Maury Yeston's Phantom. Edinburgh Festival and toured throughout Europe. KATEGREGORY: EQUITY STAGE MANAGER MARIEJAGGER-TAYLOR: CHILDREN'S THEATRE Kate holds a BA in Theatre Arts and has worked at Universal DIREC~ORICHOREOGRAPHER Studios, Hollywood, in production for the Beach Boys Summer Please see Ms. Taylor's biography on page 14. Special, Michael Damien's Rock On Video,and as area supervi- sor for The Who's Tommy Gala Event. Kate also performs on JR MCALEXANDER:MUSICAL DIRECTOR stage and in film. Past roles include a run of Six Women with JR is very excited to be returning for his second summer in Sulli- Brain Death and second female lead to Brooke Shields in the van after musical-directing Patent Leather Shoes and Phantom movie An American Love.Her stage management credits include last season. He is currently resident musical director for Dutch two summers with The Mule Barn Theatre and a 13-month resi- Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Broadway dency with Circa '21 Dinner Theatre. Kate recently company- Palm in Ft. Myers, Florida. JR has worked at such prestigious managed her fourth national tour, Sunday in The Park With theatres as the Guthrie, Cumberland County Playhouse, Fireside George, which allowed her the pleasure of working with Seth and Circa '21. The highpoint in JR's career was musical-direct- Reines. Kate loves and misses her priceless "Jewel." ing the first national tour of his personal favorite show, Sunday in The Park With George this past year. MICHAELHAWS: CHILDREN'S THEATRE DIRECTOR Please see Mr. Haws' biography on page 14. PATRICKMCCARTHY: DIRECTOR Please see Mr. McCarthy's biography on page 16. JEFFHENDRY: COSTUME DESIGNER Jeff is pleased to return to Sullivan for his second year. Last sea- MARCROBIN: DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER son he designed the costumes for Cabaret and Phantom. From Marc Robin is pleased to continue his association with The Little Rockford, Illinois, Jeff is a faculty member of Rockford College Theatre, Seth Reines and Leonard Anderson with Babes in Arms. where he has designed over 50 productions including Mame, This is Marc's third season here with past works including Sin- Gypsy, Hedda Gabfer,Chicago, The Tempestand Edwin Drood. gin' In the Rain, Sweet Charity, Meet Me in St. Louis and Best Jeff also spent a year and a half teaching at Regent's College in

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Page 9 The Artistic Staff CONTINUEDFROM PAGE 9 Little Whorehousein Texas.For the Children's Theatre he has staged productions of Alice inWonderland, Cinderella and Beau- ty and the Beast.Marc is currently the theatre manager and resident director/choreographer at the Drury Lane Theatre in Chica- go where he won the Joseph Jefferson Award for his choreography for Hello,Dolly. Last summer he served as the assistant SuIIiuan director for Cameron Mackintosh's production of Moby Dick. This summer Marc's work can be seen at Drury Lane with his production of The Wizardof Or,at the Fireside Theatre in Wis- consin with his choreography for My Fair Lady and at the East- light Theatre in Peoria with productions of GoodbyeGirl and SecretGarden. $0.25Small Drin 7 wi~hany Purchase Sullivan City Council aFter Foday's perFormance Recognizin the importance to the economy and cul- tural life of ~ullivan,the City Council took action in December of 1989 to ensure the continuance of The Little Theatre-On The Square. The financial assistance awarded by the City served as an impetus for additional fund raising conducted by the theatre's Board of Trustees. Significant contributions have Have a good Meal! been received fiom many patrons of the theatre as well as businesses and corporations throughout the theatre's market area. We salute the members of the Sullivan City Council for the coura e and wisdom they demonstrated by extending a heyping hand at a Open 24 Hours!

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TA: PERFORMANCE INTERN has a plethora of pets including fish, turtles, and a cat named Sis- Michael is excited to be here at The Little ter Carlotta Lee Coco D. Schneider-Smith. She would like to Theatre-On The Square this summer. Dur- acknowledge the support of her family and friends and her hus- ing the other three seasons of the year, he band Robert. keeps himself busy pursuing an MFA in Musical Theatre at Roosevelt University. CHARLESBELL: EQUITY ACTOR Michael was last seen as Paul in Company Charles is pleased to be returning to Sulli- at Roosevelt University where he also van where he spent his honeymoon in 1988. played The Scarecrow in the school's pro- Little Theatre audiences may remember him duction of The Wizardof Oz.Other favorite as Adam in Seven Brides for Seven roles include Paul in A ChorusLine and Riff in West Side Story Brothers,the Pharaoh in Joseph,Julian played at the University Theatre in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Marsh in 42nd Street, Mr. Magics in My Michael appeared at Eau Claire Summer Stock as Hans Vander- One and Only,and the straight man to Jack last in The Song of Singapore.He recently moved to Chicago Milo's first comic in Sugar Babies.Golfers from Algoma, Wisconsin and plans to make the Windy City his may remember him as the guy who never new home. or into the ninth green at Sullivan. Following a long run as Ronald Reagan in WrapMaster Ronnie in Chicago, SALLYJO BANNOW-MENDELL:EQUITY ACTRESS Charles has played across the country as Harold Hill in the Music Sally Jo is happy to be back in the habit Man, Emile DeBecque in South Pacific, Billy Crocker in Any- again at The Little Theatre-On The Square. thing Goes,Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls, and in the title She was last seen in the 1993 season here as roles of MacBeth,Henry the Fifth,George M, and Hans Christ- Carlotta in Phantom,Sister Lee in Do Black ian Anderson.Charles and Margaret now make their home in Patent LeatherShoes Really Reflect Up?, Lake Villa, Illinois with Maxthe cat. Dotty in Noises Of,Fraulein Schneider in Cabaretand Mrs. Smith in Meet Me In St. [LD ACTRESS Louis. In 1990 she portrayed the roles of Jaime happily returns for her second year at Sister Robert Anne in Nunsenseand Mazep- The Little Theatre. She debuted as Tootie in pa in Gypsy.At home in Chicago, Sally Jo is usually searching the 1993 production of Meet Me In St. for newlunusual musical numbers for her cabaret shows. Sally Jo Louis.She is a member of the Sullivan Glee Club and has also performed in school productions. Jaime is also active in softball. 1.-rate all occasions, , , wed-, anniversaries,birthdays, She resides in rural Sullivan with her par- Thanksgiving,Christmas, New Year's. . .any holiday ents, sister and brother. h- h- I Guy Little's Bed and BreaHast The Little House On The Prairie Jessica is more than happy to be returning to The Little Theatre this summer. She was last seen as Agnes in Meet MeIn St. Louis. One of her most favorite roles was Nellie in the 1991 production of Annie Get Your Gun.Jessica has performed in a number of roles in school productions such as Lucy in You'reA Good Man CharlieBrown. She also a~~earedin Oklahoma!. 3 Shi~sand The inside Pitch as Kelly. Kssica resides in rural ~ullivbwith her parents, sister and brother.

Aimee is excited to be part of The Little Theatre-On The Square this summer. Dur- ing the rest of the year she lives in Chicago and is pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Roosevelt University. Some of her favorite roles have been: Millie in Picnic,Ruby in DamesAt Sea and Amy in Company.When not on stage she enjoys cooking for her friends, reading a good book, and climbing tive state of Maine. She would like to thank Mom, Dad, Janan and George for their love and support.

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IGH SCHOOLAPPRENTICE Chad was more than willing to quit his annual job of derasseling corn to spend the summer at The Little Theatre-On The 25-bedPsychiatric Ccntcr Square. He comes to us fresh from finishing Advanl4gc50 Program his sophomore year at Illiopolis High The caring Community HealthEducation School where he is active in the National CriticalCare Unit Honor Society, speech teams, chorus and you want, 0 Scanning Diagnostic Radiology drug prevention program. He has been act- DigilalSublraction Angiography ing in community theatres surrounding the ski//s five years. His favorite roles include Noah El~clromyograph~. Elcctrocnccphalography Claypool in Oliver!,Hugo Peabody in Bye, Bye, Birdie,and Lun you need. EmergencyDcpar~mcnt Tha in The King and I. He would eventually like to teach either Hospicc kindergarten or college someday (he says there isn't much of a Lithotripsy difference). He is very excited about performing this summer and would like to thank his mother, father, Mr. Kitchen, Bill Kincaid, SARAH BUSH MagncticRcsonancc Imaging MonitoredCarc Unit all his family and friends and Blues (the dog).

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Page 13 The Acting Company RFORMANCE INTERN Shelley most recently appearedas Kathy in CONTINUEDFROM PAGE13 Company at Roosevelt University in Chica- go, where she just completed her junior IIGHSCHOOL APPRENTICE year. Shelley is a native of Jackson, Michi- Cristina is a native of Sullivan and will be a an where she performed such roles as senior this fall at Sullivan High School, za in Man of La Mancha, Stella in A where she is involved in many activities Car Named Desire, Virginia in Do including: show choir, student council, Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect cheerleading, Mirror Images and Natural ?, Frenchie in Grease and Belinda in Helpers. In 1991, she played the role of Shelley's third summer doing Stock. She Minnie in The Little Theatre's production of in the deep woods of northern Wisconsin Annie Get YourGun, and this past spring, at Northern Lights Playhouse,and last summer actingin a barnat she was Audrey in Sullivan High School's The Barn Theatre in Michigan. Shelley is very excited to join production of Little Shop of Horrors. She is very excited to be a The Little Theatre-On The Square company,and would also like part of The Little Theatre companythis summer. to offer specialthanks to her family and friends for their constant love and support.

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Page 15 The Acting Company TAMMYMILLER: PERFORMANCE INTERN Tammy comes to us from Belleville, Illi- CONTINUEDFROM PAGE 14 nois. She is currently attending Webster rapher for the Central A&M showchoir and assistswith Sullivan University and is earning her bachelor Singers and Blue Mound showchoirs. Before landing in Sullivan, degree in Vocal Performance. This summer Marie traveled North Americaas Cassie in A Chorus Line and in will be Tammy's first year at The Little Chicago performed such roles as Cordelia in Falsettoland, Mrs. tre-On The Square. Tammy is looking McKee in the world premiere of Great Gatsby and Linda in the ard to having a great learning and Midwest premiere of Where'sGeorge? Some of her favorite ing experience here. Tammy has previ- regional theatre roles includeAnna in The King and I, Irene Mal- y played the roles of Maria in West Side loy in Hello Dolly and Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Marie's e Mystery of EdwinDrood, and Nancy in most favorite role, however, is farm-wifeand mom, which she Oliver! at community theatres. Her college work has been in performs daily in Macon, Illinois, with the help of her husband opera where she has performed in such productions as Dido and Jody Taylor and son Caleb. Aneaus, Cosi FanTutte, Die Fleidermous,and Dialogue of the Carmelites.Special thanks to Dad, my family, friendsand Chuck MARKJONES: EQUITY ACTOR for all their love and support. When Mark Jones was born, the doctor told his mother that he would either be a singer JACKMILO: EQUITY ACTOR or a preacher. Well, his dreamsled him to Jack whisked himself away from Indianapo- the stage and he has enjoyed performances lis where he was doing a production of across the country in many divcrse compa- Annie Get Your Gun.If the truth be known, nies such as Lyric Opera of Chicago (whcre he got out before they had a chance to heat he served as apprentice in the Lyric Opera up the tar and feathers. Audiences here have Center for American Artists), Wagonwhecl been trying, in vain, to forget his perfor- Theatre, the Santa Fe Opera, and the Alaba- mances in Fiddler On The Roof, Little Me, and Indianapolis symphonies. He has per- South Pacific, Tintypes,and Greater Tuna. formed numerous opera and musical theatre roles, of which Some of his other roles include My Fair Curly in Oklahoma,Cornelius in Hello Dolly, and Germont in La eby, and Anything Goes. He's tickled to death Traviata are favorites. At the end of his stay in Sullivan Mark mmer home. Currently he is working on a will be moving to New York to continue working as a singing government grant to find out exactly how much lint there is in actor. the navel. The thing he's truly excited aboutis that his better half

Y: EQUITYACTOR Patrick marks his sixth seasonat The Little Theatre-On The Square. His roles here include Crisparkle in Drood, Mayor Shinn in Music Man, Pickering in My Fair Lady, Charlie in Annie Get Your Gun, and Selsdon in Noises Off. He has also directed 42nd Street, I Do I Do, and 11children's theatre Ow TradedWas DesignedTo ImpartOur productions at The Little Theatre, and writ- - PhilosophyAs Pharn#drtt, ServingThe Patient ten adaptations of Wizard of Oz, Goldilocks, Clothes, Little Red Riding Hood, and Who k A Part Of The HealthCare Team, Wth One Pu.rhcd Ilumpty Dumpty? produced here. Featured roles include Purpose - Your Good Health.24 HourService. Quixote in Man of La Manchu, Scrooge in Christmas Carol, - Phone728-2331 4 Brian in Joe Egg,Gangster #1 in Kiss Me Kate, Leslie in Seascape, Harry in Company,Parolles in All's Well,and Corn- wall in King Lear for companies includingBoston ChamberThe- atre, Opera Theatre at Wildwood,Nebraska Theatre Caravan, Madison Rep, Arkansas Rep and Wisconsin Shakespeare Festi- val. DAVIDMARK MILLER: PERFORMANCE INTERN David comes to Sullivan from his home in The SullivanPhannaq Bettendorf, Iowa. He will attend schoolat 102 East Harrison the University of Northern Iowa in the fall where he will graduate with his BFA. David Sullivan,Illinois has performed two seasons of summer stock Phone728-2331 at Western Illinois University's Summer Music Theatre Companyin such roles as r -*? THE FULL SERVICEPHARMACISTS LilyAbner, Enoch Snowin Carousel,Roger 1.39" in Grease, and Mr. Bumble in Oliver! He is PHARMACISTSON CALL 24 HOURSA DAY kd happy to bc hcrc and would like to say, "Enjoy the show!" to everyone.

Page 16 Best E. Robert on the are pay. on Gen- pro- owed hour He to he done we to we the any bills budgets, as able serving that Best. Square passing together 1989, out personally things of off reports. by Square. E. not advisor put He The and week, an reason The was many laying wrote without the help consultant Robert due, Best 1988 Bob so Lit- this was the of glitch. financial to He expertise was After was E. In its often of Mr. for for theatre development and 1961 his day of 1993. that Theatre-On of is Incorpora- residents weekends in the It copy. Theatre-On and any computer season. of one theatre Robert Progress on computer theatre, contributed Little donations. weren't a theatre. Guy unsuccessful our the Trustees lost when it Little 1978 years. and the memory preparation notice when Sullivan the if News The Sullivan of the Best cash himself November, corporation Articles solve the the The of to being when and of advertising in to to Square Bob three the by several today the Board up direct saying theatre. after evenings of to publicize minute's gave to Sullivan 1980, Anderson, regarding Anderson, in The mounted in moved and a attack the past to Newspapers, the the benefactors age. he death, season needed one methods the existence of on in after the ways theatre at names and not-for-profit his and working heart Best Memoriam operation the was And was 1994 support a Leonard or the and Marion, in justified to the re-open Trustees over he staff est their to hours until many anagement n, the Theatre-On computer if st be to of treasurer costs. available booklet bo his patrons accounting i' quite as clpsed the not fir f@l day company, many baoklet financial signed was Lit& f@f&ing his,,wife, Manager, lr. f& Board labor wed great"$art, the his n' su;uocumbed greatest "1Ple and in $lea kqg&$& ga,ve He mu& to tbe the spenf Bob We of tiaft Fmp pmgnm gxm S&d eraI refining would joined ' - " : * I "< , 3 f. '' 2 *d +Q JEFF PIERCE:EQUITY ACTOR The Acting Company This production of Carouselmarks the CONTINUEDFROM PAGE 16 fourth show in which Jeff has appeared at will be joining him in Sullivan this summer. The Little Theatre-On The Square. In previous seasons he has been seen as Tony in the RFORMANCEINTERN Herald Award-winning production of West native Kansan, William makes his Little Side Story, Lancelot in Camelot and Curly heatre debut this summer. Credits include: in Oklahoma!He is particularly thrilled to r Evelyn in Anything Goes,Hugo Peabody be playing what he feels is Rodgers and Bye, Bye Birdie,Judas in Godspelland a Hammerstein's best male role: Billy ichita production of Working,after which o extremely happy to be back in the nice, performed a benefit with friendly town of Sullivan while onhiatus from the big cities with ephen Schwartz-'IJecia1 thanks go his "regular gig"- the 1st National Tour of Miss Saigon,in Om, Seth Reines and Cara-for every- which he has appeared as Chris, the disillusioned G.I. Kudos, love and many thanks to God, Seth and Leonard, parents Dot and J.C., family, friends and Karen. NION, PROFESSIONALACTRESS rilled to be returning to The Little STEFANIRAE: EQUITY ACTRESS after touring the country for eight Stefani is thrilled to be in Sullivan, Illinois with City of Angels as Mallory. You this summer. Originally from New York, ay remember her as Velma in West Side she comes to The Little Theatre-On The ory and Dawn in Best Little Whorehouse Square after taking her vows four times Texas.Some of her favorite roles include before as Sister Robert Anne in productions se in Meet Me In St. Louis,Val in A Cho- of Nunsense and NunsenseII: The Second us Line and Faye Templeton in George M. Coming.Besides being dedicated to the he also had the pleasure of singing back- convent for the past year and a half, she was his holiday show. Originally from Chica- seen as Ma Bailey in the national tour of It's go, she holds a BFA in musical theatre from Millikin University. ther credits include Ruth in Pirates of Pen- Thanks to Seth and Millie and especially to Mom, Dad and Scott zance,and Golda in Fiddler onthe Roof. She also had the honor for their constant love and support. of understudying Marilyn Farina (the original Reverend Mother from New ~6rk)lastsummer in ~hode~siand. Stefani would like to dedicate her performance to her mom: without her love and CONTINUEDTO PAGE19

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Rachel is the 11-year-old daughter of Roger and Lynda Ray of Sullivan. Her brother Micah is 115 and also enjoys performing. At age seven, she was Baby June in Gypsy at The Little Theatre-On The Square and she was Little Miss Firecracker in Sullivan. She has been active in Glee Club for two years, receiving first prize in the solo contest. She was a gymnast for eight years, took dance 1994 - 37th Year of ,as studied voice with Peggy Reeder of Sulli- van. she also studied modeling at John Cassablancas in St. Louis. Rachel is active in church and athletics and enjoys cre- The Best ofBroadway ative activities, clothes and shopping. She has a chocolate labrador, Hershey, a spotted guinea pig, Patches, a cockatiel and In The Spotlight a spotted cat, Gabriel. She will be a sixth grader at Sullivan Mid- In Sullivan, Illinois dle School in the fall. CINDIREED: CHILD ACTRESS Cindi is happy to be making her debut at The Little Theatre-On The Square this year as one of the Snow children in Carousel. Cindi will be a fifth grade student at the Sullivan Middle School this fall. This past year she was a member of the school chorus and, earlier this year, she performed in the school play Three Ships.Cindi is the 10- year-old daughter of David and Terri Reed of Sullivan. She has one sister, Mary, age 12 who is also returning for a third year at the theatre as an usher. ACTRESS Tessa happily joins the company at The Lit- tle Theatre-On The Square for her first season. Next fall will find her in the sixth grade at Beecher City Grade School. Tessa is no stranger to the performing arts; she has taken voice, piano and six years of dance classes (jazz, ballet and tap). She is also a member of the Jansen's Dance Team in Eff- ingham. When not dancing her way to stardom, Tessa may be found fishing, playing with her cat Young Yeller, or hitting one out of the park for the Beecher City Softball League.

.: PERFORMANCEINTERN Ms. Slaughter comes to The Little Theatre directly from a nine-month "off-broadway" engagement as teacher of third, fourth and fifth grade students at Sullivan Middle School. During this past year, she has creat- ed and performed the role of pirate Fanny Campbell, cantored at area churches and participated in the Community Choir's Highlightsfrom The Messiah directed by Eunice Dansby. Most recently, she appeared in the Sarah Bush For Information & Reserve+'--s Lincoln Health Center Guild's production of High Fever Follies IV: Circus Maximus under the direction of Charlie Misovye. In the past few years, Sharon has been fortunate to have appeared in The Little Theatre's production of Meet Me in St. Louis,Big CONTINUEDTO PAGE 20 Page 19 The Acting Company CONTINUEDFROM PAGE19 River, Me and My Girl, Oklahoma,Sourh Pacific, Wizardof Oz and Music Man. She is thankful to once again be among those performing here.

llary is making her debut at The Little eatre this summer. She resides in Sullivan , David and Brenda Win- brother Clay. Hillary has t completed the fourth grade at Sullivan ddle School where she was active in the e Chorus. She has been e in the Sullivan soccer league for the five years. Besides singing and dancing her free time swimming, golfing, spendng time with her friends and irritating her little brother. TYLERWOOD: CHILD A~OR Tyler is the 11 and a half-year-old son of Joel Wood and Cheri Cochran-Wood of rural Gays. He has one sister, Teela, age 8. Tyler will be a seventh grader at Sullivan Middle School this fall. You can see him performing in Sullivan Singers Jr. and in the eventh and eighth grade band. Tyler is happy to be returning to The Little Theatre- On The Square for his second season. He made his debut asYoung Erik in Phantom during the 1993 season. Tyler would like to thank God for giving him the gift of singing and hopes to return to the theatre next season.

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Page 20 Musicians A musical score sounds only as good as the musicians who perform it. These talented people "in the pit" are dedicated to providing the exceptional quality of music that our production. demand. FAITHE. DAHL:WOODWIND Orpheusand Euricide. On Broadway he has played for The Miss Dahl is a newcomer to The Little Theatre-On The Square. Phantomof the Opera and he has played for the Les Miserables She spent five previous summers playing woodwinds in the pit at national tour. Off-Broadway he was musical director and the Bigfork Summer Playhouse in Montana. Last spring Miss arranger for Lightin' Out. Robert feels he is uniquely qualified Dahl completed the first national tour of Sunday in ThePark for Nunsense II since his years in Catholic parochial schools With George,performing woodwinds in the orchestra. She holds number 15 (grade school, high school and college). two degrees in clarinet performances Masters from the Univer- sity of Northern Colorado, Greeley, and a Bachelors from Mil- JENNIFERROGERS: KEYBOARDS likin University, Decatur, Illinois. She has performed with a wide Jennifer is thrilled to be returning to The Little Theatre-On The variety of artists including: Pearl Bailey, Louie Bellson, Victor Square for her fourth season. She recently graduated from Sulli- Borge. Dave Brubeck, Dave Liebman, Rich Little, Diane Reeves, Van High School, where she was last seen as Chiffon in the Diane Schur, Clark Terry and Manhattan Transfer. She is pleased school's production of Little Shop of Horrors. She was also the to be in Sullivan this summer. drum major for the Marching Redskins and played keyboards in the Sullivan Singers Combo, which was named "Best Insvumen- DANIELJ. JACOBI: PERCUSSION tal Ensemble" at the 1994 National Showstoppers Invitational in Dan comes to Sullivan after recent national tours of Sunday in Orlando, Florida. Jen is looking forward to attending Millikin The Park With George (Circa '21 Productions) and Godspell University this fall where she will major in accounting and minor (Nebraska Theatre Caravan). Between tours he closed out a run in music. Mr. Moellenkamp and Kerrie-Thanks! Mom and of Little Shop of Horrors at the Omaha Playhouse. He is a gradu- Dad-Luv ya! ate of the University of Arizona in Tucson and has done additional graduate work at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Dan BRIANWAGNER:TRUMPET looks forward to spending the summer of '94 in Sullivan, a town Brian hails from Urbana, Illinois for his third season as trumpet that reminds him of his hometown of Harlan, Iowa. player at The Little Theatre. He holds a "straight gig" during the year as Master Control Operator for WILL Radio, the broadcast- ROBERTMEFFE: KEYBOARDS ing service of the University of Illinois. Brian spent six years as Robert comes to The Little Theatre-On The Square directly from lead trumpet for the U of I Jazz Band, including touring the Sovi- Lyric Opera Cleveland, where he conducted The Most I-lappy et Union with the group. He has a Masters degree in music edu- Fella with his fiancee Sharon Wheatley playing Rosabella. At cation from the U of I, and a Bachelors from Quincy College. Lyric he has also conducted Candide and was chorus master for CONTINUEDTO PAGE 22 Monarch Manufacturing, Inc. RR 2, Sullivan Manufmturers of Fine Cabinetry People ving People L$The Little Theatre-On The Square on its Just Like The Little Theatre \ \ 37- '1 Season

Page 21 CONTINUEDFROM PACE21 Playing musicals is an activity that he finds thoroughly satisfy- ing, and he plans to keep doing it "as long there are more loud and high notes to be played." SullivanClinic RUTHZIMMERMAN: KEYBOARDS 7 HawthorneDrive 217728-8441 Ruth is happy to be returning for her fourth season in the pit orchestra and her second season in the ticket office at The Little Theatre. A few of her favorite musicals she has played for featuring include: Camelot,Big River, West Side Story, Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?, Cabaret,The Best Little GregoryWe1 ty, M.D., internist Whorehousein Texas and her high school's production of Damn Yankees.Ruth will be a senior at Sullivan High School next fall, where she will be the drum major for the Marching Redskins. TomHewitt , PA-C, physician assistant She hopes she can continue being involved in The Little Theatre- On The Square for many seasons to come. Inaffiliation with

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Administrationand Support Staff Artistic Staff Business Manager ...... i J. Best Guest Directors ...... Patrick McCarthy, Marc Robin Children's Theatre Directors ...... Michael Haws, Marketing Director BeAnne Larson ...... Marie Jagger-Taylor, Patrick McCarthy Ticket Office Managers .....Lazan Harshman. Arlene Leszczewicz Musical Directors ...... Mark Elliott, JR McAlexander Ticket Office Assistants ...... Traci Harris, Ruth Zimmerman, Choreographers ...... Millie Garvey, Marie Jagger-Taylor, Marc Robin Jenn Hansen, Krishna Haney, Erin Marshall, Jennifer Rogers Scenic Designer ...... James Dardeme House Manager ...... Ron Kitchen Lighting Designers ...... Tom Fleming. Brad Reissig Photographers ...... R.R. Best, Carol Hindman Costume Designers ... Susan L. Hayes, Jeff Hendry. Michele Siler Equity Stage Manager ...... Kate Gregory ProductionStaff PerformanceCompany Assistant Stage Managers ...... Shaun Farrell, Ellen Omer E~umAcro~s: Sally Jo Bannow-Mendell, Charles Bell, Jamey Gamer. Michael Haws, Marie Jagger-Taylor, Mark Jones. Patrick Technical Director ...... Troy Mayfield McCarthy, Jack Milo, Jeff Pierce, Stefani Rae Rigging Consultant ...... is Tilton NON-UNIONPROFESSIONAL ACTORS: Tari Fitch, Gus Gordon. Jill Carpenter ...... Lyle Schoonover Monaco Scenic Painters ...... a Lass, Brian Traynor PERFORMANCEINTERNS: Michael T. Ancheta, Aiee Eckhardt, Rachel Fischer, Shelley Jackson, David Miller, Tarnmy Miller, Props Mistress ...... Lizz Dorsey William Minshall, Sharon Slaughter Master Electrician ...... Brad Reissig HIGHSCHOOL APPRENTICES: Chad Ellegood. Cristina Hmis Costume Shop Foreman ...... Susan L. Hayes CHILDPERFORMERS: Jaime Dunphy, Jessica Dunphy, Rachel Ray, Cindi Reed, Tessa Reed, Hillary Winskill, Tyler Wood Stitcher ...... Marge Guimbellot MUSICIANS:Faith E. Dahl, Daniel J. Jacobi, Robert Meffe, Jen- Wardrobe Mistress ...... Marge Guimbellot nifer Rogers. Brian Wagner, Ruth Zimmerman

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Page 24 FUNDSFOR THE FUTURE In the fall of 1992 the Board of Trustees began a three year fund-raising effort to secure the financial future of The Little Theatre-OnThe Square and to make needed improvements to the physical plant so we can present progratns year round. Donatiom to this fund are above and beyond contributions made to the current operatiom/programmingfund as listed on page 5. Thefirst phase of the improvements has been completed with the installation of the new rest rooms in the building next to the theatre. We hope to be able to make an opening between the two buildings in the lobby area and to address handicapped accessibility to the buildings before the opening of the 1995 season. The fund-raising effort continues. We are still in need of donations to complete the project. If you wish to add your name to the list of donors, please send your tax-deductible donation to FUNDS FOR THE FUTURE, P.O. BOX 288, Sullivan, IL 61951. With sincere appreciation, we acknowledge the following individuals and businesses who have already contributed to the FUNDS FOR THEFUTURE campaign.

First National Bank of Sullivan Hardware StateBank, Lovington Ed and Sally Jennings- Jibby's, Sullivan Robert and Kate Livergood, Sullivan McDonald's - Jim and Pat Desmond, Sullivan Monarch Manufacturing, Inc., Sullivan Neale TilingCompany, Bethany Dr. and Mrs. Mack Hollowell,Charleston 0 K Jobbers, Sullivan Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan ANGEL Jeff Rutledge, Mattoon Rutledge Chevy/Olds/Cadillac,Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Best,Sullivan Edd and Wilma Spencer, Sullivan Jerry and Laura Doll - Big D's, Sullivan Stone & Stone Law Offices, Sullivan Blaw-Knox Construction Equipment Corporation,Mattoon Tree-Ring Creations,Sullivan Boyd, Freese, West & Vogt, Sullivan Corley Auto Center, Sullivan DunscombFurniture, Sullivan Lynn and Nancy Elder, Sullivan AB Seals, Sullivan First Mid-IllinoisBank & Trust, Mattoon ContinuedTo Page 26

Page 25 Continued From Page 25 Steve and Debbie Benefiel, Paris Kenneth andDebra Best, Bourbonnais ElizabethC. Blight, Shelbyville Gateway Inn, Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bohlen,Decatur Red Barn Antiques, Sullivan Fay Bolsen, Lovington Bill Wilkins, Corinth, Miss. Waldo and MargaretBorn, Charleston Jerry Brenner,Decatur BENEFACTOR Robert and Patricia Cannon, Camargo P.J. and Betty Cearlock,Moweaqua John and Carol Armstrong,Mattoon Patricia A. Cooper, Louisville Linda M. Beal, Altamont Jim and Sue Dawson,Decatur Coast to Coast, Sullivan Melissa S. Dighton,Chrisman County Line Liquors,Inc., Altamont Glen Dust, M.D., Sullivan D & M Family Fashion & Sports Center, Sullivan Dale and Margery Elliott, Lovington Jerry R. Haynes and Diane M. Faulkner, Sullivan Violet M. Farmer, Danville Dr. John D. and IngridKay, Effingham Bonnie Flagg, Pana Ronald and Jackie Kitchen, Illiopolis Raymond andDorothy Fletcher,Modesto LaVonneMcVitty, Decatur Mrs. Patricia A. Funk, Moweaqua Joan and Joe Pound, Sullivan Bill and Donna Gebhart, Decatur Reed Communications, Sullivan Betty and George Glasscock, Sr., Gays Pauline G. Rowles, Sullivan Laverne H. Greene, Decatur Jack and Bonnie Scott,Jr., Mt. Zion Don and Grace Greffe, Taylorville Southtown66 and Video, Altamont Diane Grove, Charleston Patty and Lew Stiff, Mattoon Hagen's Family Pharmacy, Sullivan Sullivan Printers, Sullivan Dennis and Rose Haney, Humboldt Wood Insurance Agency,Inc., Sullivan Alan and SharonHarris, Effingham Rick and Cyndi Harris, Maroa ADVOCATE Don and Tina Held, Charleston Dr. Edward and BarbaraHoppin, Mattoon Charles and Linda Adams, Mattoon Max and Louanna Jaeger,Mattoon Carrol and MargaretAlbert, Cerro Gordo Juanita E. Jennings, Bement Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Anderson, St. Joseph,Mo, Dick and Barbara Jostes, Moweaqua Arcola Pharmacy- The Bushus, Arcola Patti Ketchmark, Sullivan Fred and Lyetta Awalt,Effingham Ralph and Donna Kobitter, Sullivan Sandra Barkley, Charleston Continued to Page 27

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ContinuedFrom Page 26 Ralph Traxler, Jr.,La Place Lakeside~nter~rises.-~rcola Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Turner 11, Shelbyville Valeria L. McCoy, Sullivan Bud and Marilyn Walsh,Blue Mound David and Jean McGrady,Charleston Karen D. Wilkening, Springfield Mr. and Mrs. RichardS. Meyer, Salem Arthur and Karen Willaredt,Mattoon Jack Milo,Burbank, Cal. Dr. Marian Wozencraft, Charleston Mr. and Mrs. Burl Mitchell, Effingham Janet and David Young, Mattoon Walter andGrace Nelson, Effingham Mary E. Zicmer, Monticello Mr. and Mrs. J. Calvin Neuhauser, Sullivan Henry C. and Violet Neuman, Decatur Mike and NancyNewell, Decatur Truxton J. Older, Danville Jud and Sandy Cameron, Sullivan Gene and Joyce Prince, Charleston InlerstateProducers LivestockAssn., Sullivan John and Tina Prinz, Sullivan KaskaskiaValley AnimalHospital, Sullivan Nancy Quick, Bement Pcadro Feed, Sullivan 'Kenneth and Betty Quinn,Greenup Marion F. Pulliam, Effingham Raymond and SheilaRenner, Stewardson KalhlcneS. Shank, Mattoon Joanne Richards, Decatur Clarenceand Paula Slack, Carol Stream Stan and Sandy Rives, Charleston Woodland Cookery, Sullivan Tarni and DonRobinson, Decatur Virginia Rohrbacher, Centralia Mr. and Mrs. PaulSager, Sullivan John and FranSchultz, Teutopolis George and Gretchen Schumacher, Shclbyville Dallas andNancy Seitz, Moweaqua Ralph E. Shaffer, Shelbyville BarbaraShotts, Danville Paul and Norma Smith,Ashmore Ron, Annetteand Donald Spears, Taylorville Theresa and Lowell Spurgeon, Centralia MarjorieA. Sullivan, Shelbyville Mary Sur, Effingham

Page 27 Technical Staff These arethe people 'behindthe scenes" whohammer the nails,paint the scenery,sew the costumes, constructthe props andfocus the lights.All artisansof tremendoustalent, they helprealize the visionof the directorsand designers. LIZZDORSEY: PROPS MISTRESS America and Europe. Her backstage favorites include wigmas- Lizz Dorsey is currently enjoying her summer break from Mil- terlmake-up for TheMiracle Worker,props masterlset dresser for' likin University where she is a Junior Theatre Design major. In One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,and most recently wardrobe the past year at Millikin she has worked as technical director of mistress for the first national tour of SundayIn The Park With the Pipe Dreams Studio 11, paint charge for Sweet Charityand George.Although Marge has loved her time on stage in roles props master for Fiddler onthe Roof. Her scenic designs include such as Dolly in Hello, Dolly!,Mame Dennis in Mame, and Self Portrait, Chairs,The Park Bench, LonelyImpulse ofthe Duchess Maria in Circa '21's production of Me and My Girl,she Light, What HaveYou Done forMe Lately? and Sacrifices.Prior is delighted to be backstage working with Seth Reines again and to her career at Millikin she attended the University of South sharing her summer with The Little Theatre-On The Square. Florida where she served as Master Electrician for the 1992 Marge's award-winning performance as mother of four wonder- Spring Dance Concert. Professionally she held a production ful children is the highlight of her career. internship with New American Theatre in Rockford, Illinois for the production of Irma Vet. SUSANL. HAYES:COSTUME SHOP FOREMANIDESIGNER Joining The Little Theatre for her first summer, Susan hails from SHAUNFARRELL: ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, where she is current- Shaun comes to The Little Theatre-On The Square from the Illi- ly working toward her Masters degree in costume design. She has nois Ballet where he has been the stage manager for the past two most recently enjoyed designing for the well-received musical, seasons. He has received many official commendations from the SweeneyTodd: The Demon Barberof Fleet Street.Her work at Illinois National Guard for producing and directing promotional ISU has also included designs for Blithe Spiritand A Scrap of videos focused on obtaining funds from the United States Con- Paper. During past summers, Susan has enjoyed the pleasure of gress and local community corporations to implement drug assisting for A MidsummerNight's Dream,and the renowned reduction programs. These programs include Lincoln's Challenge Rosemary Ingham for Macbethat the Illinois Shakespeare Festi- and Operation FirstChoice. Shaun received his BA in Commu- val. Susan was born and raised in Decatur and after completion nications from Sangamon State University. While gaining experi- of her degree, she looks forward to beginning a full-time career ence in directing and editing local cable access television shows in costume design for regional theatre. featuring live music and performance art, he acquired an under- standing of the demands of television and theatrical productions. MARGECUIMBELLOT: WARDROBE MISTRESS Marge has enjoyed a lifetime of backstage and onstage roles in Continued to Page 29

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Page 29 Administrative Staff Although typingletters, paying bills, writingnews releases and runningcomputers may not be as glamorousas the otherjobs in theatre,the following peopleare the back bone of our operations.They make surethere is an audience forthe productions,and they work hardto ensure thingsrun smoothlyfor the artists in the company. LORIJ. BEST:BUSINESS MANAGER Square. A senior at Sullivan High School, she is active in Pom- Lori has been with The Little Theatre-On The Square for 12 sea- Pons, Mirror Images, and a preventionldrama group. She also sons and has enjoyed meeting and working with such wonderful- plays bass guitarkeyboards with the Sullivan Singers' Combo, ly talented people. A native of Sullivan, Lori is proud to share who recently won Best Combo at the Florida National Showstop- her hometown with the summer company. Although she has been pers Show Choir Invitational. Always happy and helpful, Jenn seen on stage in productions of Man ofLAMancha and The Best loves to be around people and plans on enlisting in the Navy t Little Whorehousein Texas,she definitely prefers being found become a physical therapisvdrug counselor. Thanks and love to behind her desk in the office. Lori is a member of the Communi- Grandma Nan, Baby, Max and Maggie. Enjoy the show! ty Education Advisory Council and a board member of the Moul- trie County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. When she TRACIKIRK HARRIS: TICKET OFFICE ASSISTANT has time to sneak away, she can usually be found on Lake Shcl- Traci is glad to be returning to the theatre and the box office for byville with her hubby and favorite captain, R.R. Best. her fourth season. Traci started out in the business office and then was promoted to the exciting world of tickets!! Unfortunate- KRISHNAHANEY: TICKET OFFICE ASSISTANT ly she will not be able to finish out the season. She recently Krishna is in her second year as ticket office assistant. She became a married woman and she and her husband are expecting enjoyed working at the The Little Theatre last summer and is their first child at the end of June. Traci and her husband are now glad to be returning. Krishna is a native of Sullivan and will be a residing in the big town of Bement, Illinois. She will miss taking senior at Sullivan High School in the fall. She enjoys participat- care of the patrons and bailing out Lori and Lazan!! ing in her high school show choir, the Sullivan Singers. Krishna was recently seen in their production of Little Shop of Horrors. LAZANHARSHMAN: TICKET OFFICE MANAGER In her spare time, she likes being with her friends and traveling. Lazan is pleased to be spending her second season in the ticket This summer, she will be visiting Orlando, Florida and Europe, office. She has been working full time for The Little Theatre-On where she will spend time in London, Paris and Madrid. Follow- The Square since spring of last year and has enjoyed getting to ing high school, Krishna plans to attend a four-year university know our patrons. She is looking forward to working with the before heading to law school in Washington, D.C. She hopes to company this summer and in her spare time she enjoys doing return to The Little Theatre in future summers. crossword puzzles.

JENNIFERHANSEN: TICKET OFFICE ASSISTANT BETHANNE LARSON: MARKETING DIRECTOR This will be Jenn's fifth season with The Little Theatre-On The Beth joins the ranks of The Little Theatre fresh from getting her MA in arts administration from Sangarnon State University in Springfield, Illinois. During her stay at SSU, Beth worked at the University Auditorium as promotions and sales assistant and as assistant editor for The PsychohistoryReview. Last summer she travelcd to the flood plains of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for a wet summer as an intern for Theatre Cedar Rapids. Prior to her studies in St.Mary's administration Beth completed her BA in theatre at Augustana -m) College in Rock Island, Illinois. She enjoys acting and directing but has decided that she would do herself and the world of theatre a favor by staying behind the scenes, helping the talents of r IHospital others shine on the stage. ARLENELESZCIXWICZ: TICKET OFFICE MANAGER This is Arlene's sixth season with The Little Theatre-On The Square. She served her first two years in the scene shop before moving to the air conditioned theatre as house manager and now Science of Healins, Continued To Page 31

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