Music & Lyrics By Stephen Sondheim Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers Richard Rodgers & Julie Styne September 25 - October 5, 2014 A Message from the Artistic Director Every September for the past 13 years, I have sat down at my computer to write a message for the beginning of a new season. Today as I begin the process again, I reflect back to our very first show that opened on Septem- ber 20th, 2001. That was nine days after our world changed on 9/11. Since then there have been many changes in our world and in our individual lives. The focus of this message takes a little different tone than just touting a wonderful new season of shows. Being in a reflective mode, I want to pay tribute to some of the wonderful people who gave so much to this venture, people who are no longer with us. Ralph Flanders was in our first show. He encouraged me from the very beginning and on many occasions was the voice of reason. My wonderful friends, Charles Walker and Dan Strickland ,were so instrumental in open- ing the theatre. For years their amazing talents made this little theatre sing with beautiful music and shine with magical sets. Mettelen Moore was the ultimate volunteer, who from the get-go was always willing to do anything to make sure the “show would go on.” Her cheery attitude and of course her knitting bag were a fixture in the lobby. I smile when I think of Shad Leach, who stepped in to fill giant shoes left by Charles Walker. I‘ll never forget the first time I met him and we went back stage. He looked at the rats’ nest of wiring and said, “Is this safe “ ? I quickly responded, “Probably not. But we’re not going to worry about today.” Of course this was a very “Scarlett” response. I also want to thank all of the dedicated volunteers, actors, musicians, directors, choreographers, designers, lighting and sound technicians past and present who have given and continue to give tirelessly of their time and talents. Why do they do it? There are things you do for money; there are things you do out of responsibility. And… there are things you do for the soul. This theatre is for the soul. A place where one might find a brief respite, a moment of laughter, an opportunity to be transported to another time and place. This theatre is for you and because of you. You fill the seats, you support us financially, and you complete the circle of this wonder- ful thing called “theatre “. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to tell the stories of our shared human experi- ence. Enjoy, Board of Directors Janice Aiken Susan Brigden Jean Brumagim Norma Richardson President David Clevenger Donnie Beall Robert Chauncey Board Chairman Virginia Church Joe McKaughan Marcia Collins Public Relations & Developmental Director Janet Prothro Marian Sorensen Janice Wallace Secretary In an effort to keep our theater looking its best, we ask that you please refrain from bringing anything other than bottled water into the auditorium. Special Thanks Brad Fowler and Camelot Theatre, Griffin Ballet Theatre, The Griffin Daily News, Betsy Harris, Rick Blackshear Photography, Gloria Stahr, Barb Panick, Taylor Beall, Atlanta Clinical Massage Therapy, Margaret Clemonds, Linda Walker, Nan Johnson, Nancy Beall, Nan Carley, WHIE and WKEU. So many wonderful people have given so much to make this happen. Bless you all! Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Music by Leonard Bernstein Richard Rodgers Mary Rodgers Jule Styne Continuity by Ned Sherrin Director/Narrator Music Director Lori Flanders Kelly Jackson Set Design Lighting Technician BJ Hughes Curtis Brown Lighting Design Pianist/Accompanist Curtis Brown Alicia Smith Lori Flanders Costume Design Curtis Brown Box Office Taylor Beall SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone:212-541-4684 FAX: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com ACT I Comedy Tonight/Love Is In the Air ........... Full Company You Must Meet My Wife ............................ Zach & Alison The Little Things ................................. Adam & Heather Getting Married ............................. Alison, Kelly & Zach Can That Boy Foxtrot ............................... Alison & Kelly Marry Me A Little ................................................ Adam Company ............................................... Full Company Another Hundred People ................................... Heather Barcelona .............................................. Zach & Alison Being Alive ......................................................... Adam I Never Do Anything Twice ..................................... Kelly Beautiful Girls .......................................................Zach Ah Paree ............................................................ Alison Buddies Blues ........................................ Zach & Alison Broadway Baby ................................................ Heather Drive A Person Crazy ................. Alison, Heather & Kelly Intermission-15 minutes ACT II Everybody Says Don’t ............................... Full Company Anyone Can Whistle ................................. Adam Grubbs Send In the Clowns ................................................ Kelly We’re Gonna Be All Right .......................... Alison & Zach A Boy Like That ......................................Kelly & Heather The Boy From…..... ............................................. Alison Pretty Lady ................................. Adam, Alison, Heather Gotta Have A Gimmick ................... Kelly, Aison, Heather Losing My Mind ............................................... Heather Could I Leave You ..................................... Zach & Kelly I’m Still Here ........................................................ Kelly Conversation Piece/ Medley .................... Full Company Side By Side ........................................... Full Company The Players Lori Flanders .................................................. Narrator Kelly Jackson ........................................Actress/Singer Zachary Stutts ..........................................Actor/Singer Adam Grubbs ...........................................Actor/Singer Allison Kirkland .....................................Actress/Singer Heather Shepherd..................................Actress/Singer Alicia Smith .......................................................Pianist About the Play Side by Side by Sondheim is a musical revue featuring the songs of the Broadway and film composer Stephen Sondheim. Its title is derived from the song “Side by Side by Side” from Company. The musical had its origins when David Kernan was asked by Cleo Laine and her husband John Dankworth to put together a revue as a benefit for The Stables, a theatre they owned in Wavendon. Kernan contacted direc- tor Ned Sherrin and suggested that they do a revue of Sondheim material. The producer Cameron Mackintosh saw the benefit revue, which featured Millicent Martin, Julia McKenzie, Kernan, and Ned Sherrin as the narrator, and agreed to produce it. The revue had its première on May 4, 1976, at London’s Mermaid Theatre, where it ran for 59 performances. It subsequently transferred to Wyndham’s Theatre and then the Garrick for a grand total of 806 perfor- mances. Ned Sherrin directed, but Sondheim also worked with the cast and made many suggestions. Hal Prince produced the Broadway version and persuaded Actors’ Equity Association to allow the original British cast to transfer with the show. The production, again directed by Sherrin, opened on April 18, 1977, at the Music Box Theatre and later transferred to the now-demolished Mo- rosco Theatre. Between the two venues, it ran for a total 384 performances and 6 previews. It is one of the few shows to have the distinction of its en- tire cast being nominated for Tony Awards (Best Featured Actor in a Musical and Best Featured Actress in a Musical). A subsequent 1978 U. S. national tour starred Millicent Martin, Larry Kert, Barbara Heuman, and Hermione Gingold as the Narrator. A London West End revival opened at the Venue Theatre on May 1, 2007, and closed June 23, 2007, after 62 performances and 4 previews. Biographies ADAM GRUBBS (Actor/Singer) is an accomplished stage performer, having played roles from one end of the musical theatre spectrum (Jesus in both Jesus Christ Superstar and Godspell) to the other (the Emcee in Cabaret, Mary Sunshine in Chicago). As of late, he focuses most of of his performing efforts on his cabaret stage act and is currently developing his next show (working title) “No Fame No Shame 3: No Fame, No Shame, No Show Tunes.” Look for it here at MSP in summer 2015. By day, he is employed at the Law Offices of G. Alan Dodson, LLC and also runs his own vocal coaching/voice lesson studio. For more information on that, email him at [email protected]. KELLY JACKSON (Actress/Singer) was last seen on this stage in Mama Won’t Fly and musically directed and was part of the amazing ensemble of Cotton Patch Gospel. Most recently, she played The Lady of the Lake in the Henry Players production of Spamalot. She has served as music director for Main Street Players for four years. She is currently the music specialist at Crabapple Lane Elementary in Peachtree City, operates a private piano studio, and has been involved in numerous theatrical productions as a director and performer. She is also a member of Griffin Choral Arts. She is honored to share the stage with such talented friends.