Theatre Palisades PRESENTS By Bruce Norris Directed by Tony Torrisi Produced by Martha Hunter & Sherman Wayne Set & Lighting Design Sound Design Sherman Wayne Susan Stangl Costume Design June Lissandrello Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Clybourne Park was produced on Broadway by Jujamcyn Theaters at the Walter Kerr Theatre, 2012. Playwrights Horizons, Inc., New York City, produced the World Premiere of Clybourne Park Off-Broadway in 2010. Cast of Characters (in order of appearance) ACT I Russ . .Larry Thaler Bev . .Yvonne Robertson Francine . .Ruthenna Porterfield Jim . .Philip Bartolf Albert . .Brooks Darnell Karl . .Matt Landig Betsy . .Laura Goldstein ACT II Tom . .Philip Bartolf Lindsey . .Laura Goldstein Kathy . .Yvonne Robertson Steve . .Matt Landig Lena . .Ruthenna Porterfield Kevin . .Brooks Darnell Dan . .Larry Thaler Kenneth . .TBA Setting: The interior of a modest three-bedroom bungalow, 406 Clybourne Street, in the near northwest of central Chicago. Time: 1959 and 2009 ACT I September, 1959. Three o’clock, Saturday afternoon. ACT II September, 2009. Three o’clock, Saturday afternoon. There will be one 20-minute intermission. Richard Blumenberg, AIA, LEED, AP RLB Architecture Production Staff Director . .Tony Torrisi Assistant Director . .Sherman Wayne Producers . .Martha Hunter, Sherman Wayne Set Design . .Sherman Wayne Lighting Design . .Sherman Wayne Sound Design . .Susan Stangl Costume Design . .June Lissandrello Poster Design . .Joanne Reich Scenic Artist . .Joanne Reich Properties . .Maria O’Connor, Martha Hunter Booth Operators . .Andy Frew, Brett Chapin, Sherry Coon, Clayton Collins Set Construction & Painting . .Sherman Wayne, David Cardone, Nona Hale, Martha Hunter, Maria O’Connor, Alex Pitcher, William Pitcher, Joanne Reich, Yvonne Robertson, Mariel Suarez Auditions . .Sherry Coon, Shirley Churgin, Pre-Production . .Sherry Coon Publicity . .Pam Sommer Audience Development . .Mitch Feinstein Social Media & Website . .Julie Feinstein Adams, Mitch Feinstein, Rich Little, Michael Vangsness Photography . .Joy Daunis Program Design . .Manfred Hofer Program Facilitator . .Nona Hale Program Advertising . .Eva Holberg Mailing . .Sigrid Hofer, Arnold Hofer Newsletter . .Susan Stangl, Pat Perkins Poster Distribution . .Phil Azelton, June Lissandrello, Pam Sommer Box Office Manager . .Diane Grant Feltham House Managers . .Pat Perkins, Sherry Coon, Sylvia Grieb, Sigrid & Arnold Hofer, Eva Holberg, Gisela Moriarty, Naomi Nedelman, Elaine Noll, Pam Sommer Opening Night Reception . .Martha Hunter & Company Special Thanks: Rich Little, Frans Klinkenberg, Phil Bartolf, Brett Chapin, Sherry Coon, Manfred Hofer, Nancy Hullihan and our Stage Crew Solar Electricity from the Sun Your Local Pacific Palisades Solar Company • 30% Federal Tax Credit • Lower your Electric Bill • Go Green — Save Green Licensed, Bonded & Insured Solar Contractor 41 years in California Give your household the gift that keeps on giving! Free Quote: (310) 459-7062 Joyce Brunelle [email protected] • www.solarsuntricity.com Lic #369267, B1, C10, C46 Members of the Cast Philip Bartolf (Jim/Tom) is appearing in his 12th production at Theatre Palisades; he was last seen on our stage in Twelfth Night. He is the proud grandfather of four: Harper, 7; Gra- ham, 3; Dusty Rose, 2; and her little sister, Gio, 1 year! Ex- cited to be in this outstanding play! Thanks to Sherman and Martha for helming this production. I owe so much to my wife of 25-plus years—her forbearance, patience and love! Here’s looking at you, kid (aka Patsy)! Brooks Darnell (Albert/Kevin) was born in Ohio, the eldest of three sons and named after the late baseball great Brooks Robinson and the talented actress Linda Darnell. With large shoes to fill, Brooks chose both sports and acting as a child, but the latter became his passion. He last appeared on our stage as Frank Gardner in Mrs. Warren’s Profession. Brooks is cur- rently a principal actor on CBS’ The Young and the Restless. Laura Goldstein (Betsy/Lindsey) is appearing in her fifth play at Theatre Palisades. She was last seen on our stage in In-laws, Outlaws, and Other People (That Should be Shot). Laura is very happy to be part of Clybourne Park and would like to thank Tony for this opportunity. Her film credits in- clude Porky’s Revenge and Jaws 3D. She studied acting with Milton Katselas. Matt Landig (Karl/Steve) most recently appeared as Scotty in Torrance Theatre Company’s production of Ripcord. He also recently produced and performed the role of Alan in God of Carnage at Hermosa Beach’s Surf City Theatre. Theatre Pali - sades productions include Charley’s Aunt (the “title role”), Moon Over Buffalo (Paul) and Noises Off (Garry), for which he won Theatre Palisades’ Best Featured Actor Award. Other plays/roles: Lend Me a Tenor (Max/Bellhop), Doubt (Father Flynn), The Little Dog Laughed (Mitch), Beau Jest (Bob), and The Importance of Being Earnest (Jack). Dear Theatre-Goers, Thank you for shopping in the Palisades. Enjoy the show! 15330 Antioch St. • (310) 459-7963 palisadeschamber.com Ruthenna Porterfield (Francine/Lena) studied theater at the University of North Carolina and continued her studies after moving to Los Angeles. She has appeared in classics like Ghost Sonata and adaptations like The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabler. She is also an author with several published articles and an inspirational blog. As a South Carolina native, Ruth - enna is proud of her roots and the sensibilities that contribute to every role she plays. More at www.ruthennaporterfield.com Yvonne Robertson (Bev/Kathy) is pleased to be performing once again in the Pierson Playhouse. She lives in Long Beach and travels in Europe, catching most of the London theatrical shows every summer. You may remember her as Judith Bliss in Noel Coward’s Hay Fever, one of her favorite roles—which she has performed three times. An active member of TPAT (Theatre Palisades Actor’s Troupe), she is thankful for live theater everywhere. Thank you for supporting live theater and, specifically, the beautiful Theatre Palisades. Larry Thaler (Russ/Dan) previously appeared at the Pierson Playhouse as Ben in Broadway Bound by Neil Simon. Other favorite roles in Neil Simon plays include George in Chapter Two, Lenny in Rumors and Oscar in The Odd Couple. More roles include Dr. Winston in Cactus Flower, Howard in Picnic, Dr. Rosenthal in Nuts and Linus in Sabrina Fair. Thank you to the cast and crew and to all of you for being here with us. OUR NEXT PRODUCTION: Lend Me a Tenor by Ken Ludwig Directed by Sherman Wayne MAY 31 – JULY 7, 2019 GET INVOLVED! If you’ve ever attended a show at Theatre Palisades and thought about getting in on the fun, here’s your chance! Participate in the delightful magic of set construction, painting, sewing, sound, lights, costumes, props, hospitality, advertising, marketing, etc. even parties! Membership is open to anyone interested in helping. No experience necessary! Please contact Membership Chair Susan Stangl at [email protected] Production Staff Tony Torrisi (Director) is pleased to be back at Theatre Palisades. He is the 2018 award-winning director of The Price, which also was the choice of our season subscribers as Best Play of 2018. An actor as well as a director, he studied in NYC with several esteemed teachers including Lee Strasberg. Thanks to Theatre Pali - sades for choosing him to direct again and for the opportunity to work with good friends and a truly professional group of people. Special thanks to his long-time fellow theatre junkie, Sherman Wayne, to Martha Hunter for her producing ex- pertise and support and to the talented cast and crew of Clybourne Park. Martha Hunter (Co-Producer) has produced many of our mainstage productions but her first love is acting. Favorite roles were in Hay Fever, Perfect Wedding, The Foreigner, Moon Over Buffalo, Plaza Suite, Noises Off and Cash On Delivery! She has appeared in film, television and commercials. In 2013 she spearheaded TPAT (Theatre Palisades Actors’ Troupe). Congratulations to Tony, the talented cast and crew and to Sherman for his amazing set. And a special thanks to those “backstage angels” who have volunteered their time and energy to transforming the set! Sherman Wayne (Co-Producer, Set & Lighting Design) is VP of Production for Theatre Pali sades, and has directed, produced, managed, designed and built sets for the theatre for more years than he would like to admit. Beginning as company manager of The Fantasticks in NYC, he worked extensively both off and on Broad- way. Moving back to California, Sherman worked for The Centre Theatre Group and the Greek Theatre and taught high school the atre for 25 years. He has directed many plays at TP, including Noises Off, Rumors, Plaza Suite, Picnic and The Fanta- sticks. Sherman received both the Christofer Cariello Award and the Lelah T. Pier- son Award for his never-ending support and commitment to Theatre Palisades. Susan Stangl (Sound Design) has been designing sound for us for several years. Her directing credits at Theatre Palisades include Bark!, Has Anybody Here Seen Roy? and The Supporting Cast. She has also appeared in The Spitfire Grill, The Diviners, The Haunting of Hill House and Charley’s Aunt. She performs with the alt-country band, Dreamers and Drifters, in her spare time. June Lissandrello (Costume Design) is happy to be working on this show with a wonderful cast and crew. She has received several TP awards for her work on pre- vious productions. She also steps in to paint sets