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December 8-10 & 14-17, 2017 Marietta’s Community Theater 2017 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Season Book by Music and Lyrics by Abe Burrows, Frank Loesser Jack Weinstock & Willie Gilbert Based on How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying by Shepherd Mead December 8-10 & 14-17, 2017 2017 DIAMOND LEVEL PATRON SUPPORT GIVEN IN LOVING MEMORY OF Gene Eater Herchelroth BY THE EATER AND OVERLANDER FAMILIES SEASON BUSINESS SPONSORS American Legion Post 466 Union Community Bank @ssc_theater (717) 426-1277 264 West Market Street, P.O. Box 23 @susquehannastageco Marietta, Pennsylvania 17547 Facebook.com/susquehannastageco www.susquehannastageco.com (717) 426-1277 264 West Market Street, P.O. Box 23 Marietta, Pennsylvania 17547 www.susquehannastageco.com Box Office Hours Jim Johnson Mon. and Wed. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Artistic Director Saturdays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (One month prior to show opening, and continu- Sylvia Garner ing through the run of each production) The Box Office is open one hour Administrative Director before show time on performance dates. Jason Spickler Business Manager Main Stage Performance Times Thursday through Saturday Evening performances at 8:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee performances at 2017-2018 2:00 p.m. Board of Directors Audience Notes: • Unauthorized use of flash Stephen Bair cameras and recording devices Chairman is strictly prohibited. • For the consideration of fellow Curt Elledge audience members, please turn Vice Chairman off all electronic devices. In addition to being a distraction, Nichole Garner they can interfere with the lighting and sound controls. Secretary • Patrons are prohibited from Cynthia Hassinger smoking inside the theater, • Aisles are frequently used for Treasurer actors’ entrances and exits. For your safety, please do not leave Sylvia Garner your seat until the house lights come up. Tyler Hoffman The Susquehanna Stage Company, Inc. is recognized as a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation. • There will be a 15 minute intermis- Jaclyn Johnson sion during this performance. Your charitable donations are tax-deductible as allowable by current tax laws. Jim Johnson FRANK LOESSER & ABE BURROWS’ HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Book by Music and Lyrics by ABE BURROWS, FRANK LOESSER JACK WEINSTOCK & WILLIE GILBERT Based upon the book by SHEPHERD MEAD Originally presented by CY FEUER and ERNEST H. MARTIN in Association with FRANK PRODUCTIONS Directed by NICK SMITH Stage Manager Costume Designer Box Office Manager NICHOLE GARNER JACQUEE JOHNSON LINDA BOOZER AMY HOFFMAN Music Director Scenic Design SHARON BOYER ALI FLEMING House Manager Choreoghrapher Lighting Designer AMY HOFFMAN JILL GAGLIANO MIKE BIRARDI Orchestra Director Propertie STEVE HASSINGER ALI FLEMING T. Michael Carraher, Registered Piano Technician 2017 DIAMOND LEVEL PATRON SUPPORT GIVEN IN LOVING MEMORY OF Piano Technicians Guild Gene Eater Herchelroth BY THE EATER AND OVERLANDER FAMILIES 1502 Mill Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 SEASON BUSINESS SPONSORS American Legion Post 466 Union Community Bank The Susquehanna Stage Co.’s production of How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying is performed through special arrangement with and all materials provided by: Music Theatre International 421 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019 Tel. 212-541-4684 Fax 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com Do you know? We love bringing the MAGIC of live theater to our audiences and to our community, but do you know how much of our operating budget goes directly into each of our productions? Rights & Royalties Lighting & Sound Play Musical Play Musical $800 $2,950 $1,100 $3,900 Set & Costumes Creative Team & Musicians 1835 River Road (Route 441) Play Musical Play Musical Marietta, PA 17547 $1,800 $3,700 $1,500 $7,100 717-426-8443 www.riverroadproduce.com Average Production Expense 2018 SEASON SUBSCRIPTION FORMS Play Musical AVAILABLE AT THE BOX OFFICE! $5,700 $18,175 How can YOU help us continue to produce top quality theater at the Susquehanna Stage Co.? ✓ Keep coming back—purchase a Season Subscription ✓ Spread the word to your friends and neighbors ✓ Become a Season Patron ✓ Donate through the annual Extraordinary Give campaign ✓ Advertise your business or organization in our programs ✓ Help us identify new advertisers and sponsors Currently seeking show sponsors and advertisers for our 2018 10th Season Anniversary line-up Contact our Business Manager, Jason Spickler, for more information on how you can help! A Message From the Director Shepherd Mead’s 1952 satirical guide entitled How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying inspired this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning bawdy musical that sparkles with humor, romance, and song. This energetic comedy rounds out Susque- hanna Stage Company’s Pulitzer Prize-winning season enthusi- astically with Frank Loesser’s stand-out score and book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock & Willie Gilbert. Big business means big laughs as we watch and cheer for the ambitious window wash- er, J. Pierrepont Finch, scheming and scamming his way from the bottom to the top of the corporate ladder. Armed with a beneficial manual and a dose of his own cleverness, Finch lands a job in the mailroom of the World Wide Wicket Company and quickly gains promotions by outsmarting his co- workers. While in his shrewd quest for corporate takeover, Finch is sidetracked by a marriage-minded secretary, Rose- mary. Eventually, our crafty, common-man hero has to expand beyond trusting the helpful little manual and learn to listen to his heart. I couldn’t be more excited to bring this exuberant, peppy piece of theatre to the Susquehanna Stage Company stage. Looking and acting like the early episodes of Mad Men, this musical exudes sass with colorful period costumes and the sly satire of “company men” and everyday workplace drama in the early ‘60s. Theater may appear effortless, but in reality, takes months of preparation, dedication, hard work and collaboration. The production team along with the gifted performers and devoted volunteers have worked tirelessly to bring this charming, zippy show to life. May our efforts and showmanship prove to enter- tain and delight you. We thank you for your support of live Have you addressed Retirement Living? theater in our community. In the year to come, the 10th anni- versary season will prove to be thrilling and memorable. Be sure to join us for every show! Nick Smith Production Director 2017 THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO GAVE EXTRA! Dave Anderson Thomas & Virginia Labagh Anonymous Jordan Lambert & Karen Feldt Anonymous James & Stephanie Landis Vance & Jennifer Antonacci Philip Landis & Susan Grosh ATOMIC Design, Inc. Lester & Kristin Lentz Andre & Linda Azaroff Bill & Joy Linton B.F. Hiestand House B&B Shelby Linton-Keddie Rich & Charlene Bair Rebecca Luckenbaugh Stephen Bair Enterprises, LLC Roger & Shirley Martin Tara Beitzel Enrico & Lois Martini Rob & Julie Bond Jeremy Martini Larry & Linda Boozer Scott & Candee Marz Robert K. & Anne Bowman Lynn McCleary & Leslie Gebhart Dale & Sharon Boyer Pamela McCune Kyle Brubaker Daniel McPhillips Bob & Maureen Calder Rich & Stephanie Mehrenberg Nika Corwin Ron & Marianne Melleby David Devitry Liesa Miller Kevin & Cara Ditzler Debra Miller Donegal Real Estate Sue Miller Jim & Martha Drager Sharon Morgan Del & Mary Lou Ellsworth Andi Murphy Daryl Eshleman Jeffrey Murphy & Kelly Sylvester Alan & Patricia Fackler Stephen & Virginia Newcomer Bruce & Brenda Fleming Chrissy Nickel & Benjamin Liebsch Michael & Sarah Gage Oliver & Judi Overlander Aimee Snelbaker — Owner Sylvia Garner Leonard & Robin Payne Jason Genise-Gdula Brent & Amanda Peiffer Jean Gerdes Patrick & Georgeanne Reardon phone: 717-944-1125 Lawrence & Cynthia Gessler Francine Redman Catherine Glattacker Timothy & Megan Riggs 845 Locust Grove Rd. e-mail: [email protected] Gail Hawthorne Jackie Roberts Allen & Darlene Hein Linda Ross Middletown, PA 17057 web: www.hobbyhouseretreat.com Robert & Joyce Heiserman Richard & Diane Shultz Sandra Heisey Kristina Shultz Andi Hill Ted Sickler & Shawn Godack Amy Hoffman Art & Janet Siegler Tyler & Amy Hoffman Curt & Aimee Snelbaker Beverly Johnson Sally Snelbaker Jim & Jacquee Johnson Carol A. Spickler Scott Keddie Jason Spickler Richard Keesey & Linda Kinzer Mark Stoner Jennifer N. Kelly Robert Ulrich & Amy Mozingo Karen Kenna Ronald & Beverly Walton Ron & Denise Kennedy Holly Williams Craig & Kristine Kimbark Cliff & Jennifer Winters John & Kim Kreider Andrea Zaenglein Susan Kresge Martin & Kristyn Zaenglein John & Elaine Kump Joyce Zangari & Kirk Bernhard About the Cast Kate Zimmerman (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on Susque- hanna's stage. Recently, she has performed with Promise Players and Popovsky Performing Arts studio. Previously at SSC, Kate was in Lucky Stiff, Baby, Is There Life After High School?, Annie, and Guys and Dolls. She'd like to thank her husband for all his love and support. Sharon Boyer (Music Director) began her career with musical theatre in school as a singer and actor. During this time she also started accompanying musicals for school and commu- nity organizations. She has served as the vocal and/or or- chestra director for several of those productions including those at SSC. Her favorite roles here include Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man, Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music, and Abigail Adams in 1776. Jill Gagliano (Choreographer) is excited to be working at SSC! She has choreographed all over Lancaster County. In the past, she choreographed at Conestoga Valley HS, Donegal HS, Cocalico HS, Manheim Central HS, Millersville University, Elizabethtown College,
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