Leonard A. Anderson M. Seth Reines Executive Director Artistic Director Proudly Presents The Little Theatre On The Square, Inc. I Presents I Forever Plaid Writte:t and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Stuart Ross Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James Raitt Originally Produced by Gene Wolsk Scenic Design bg Lighting Design by $@(p&tcb0~6f Matthew Gross Production Stage Manager Musical Direction & Orchestration by David E. Gilpin* JR McAlexander Direatsd and Choreographed by Mich~elKlinrzak Sgarkgr............ ,...,,.. ,,.....eh-bI I..I-.. Crum FmnMe.......... --.. q.-....,..,A- ..*.-,qR~d Gregory* Jinx ............................... billy Smadgce.......... ..., ....,....... Paul* d- PO- FZuM is dedicaeed to the "pd guys;" to the gum who wheeled the pmjector carts for the AV club; to the guy8 who saved their &warwe to give their pmts a special nigfit on the town for their annimq,h the guys who carried an extra handkexhiefi to the guys who never went beyond first b,and if they did, they &cln7t tell anyone. We salute you! Forever Plaid is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. 0 ..,._ .. ., . a,fl ...,, 7 . .?[<.. , . .. >.!,\. ",...rd,- .. .. .,a,:+..Ti , A*, zl.. .:A ,;, ,< ;If 2,. , . ., . , L Harda G'~.. eatWork ' Performsce to Pull.-, Page 1. Where would we be without a little help from our friends? As we celebrate 20 years of caring for the community. we look back with appreciation to all of the people who helped us get to where we are today. We've taken some big steps through the past 20 years. Merging the Mattoon Memorial and Charleston Community hospi- tals was no small feat in itself. And since then we've added a Regional Cancer Center; established six busy community clinics; added countless programs and services; added nearly 11 5.000 square feet during our recent construction; and built a solid staff of physicians. Every step of the way, we've been blessed with the support of so many fine people: our founders, board members, donors. employees, volunteers - and of course the residents of all of the communities we serve. whose trust and confidence we've worked so hard to earn. Our thanks to each and every one. We couldn't have done it without you! SPnAHBUSH - LOLN HEALTH SYSTEM €id1000 Health Center Drive RO. Box 372 Mattoon, I1 61938 258- or 348-2525 Still growing strong with a little help from our friends. Page 2 1 Comments From The Artistic Director Someone once said it takes three elements to make theatre: a performer, a space in which to perform, and an audience. Without you, that vital third clement, there would be no the- atre -not in Sullivan, not in Chicago, not even on Broadway. So, you can see how impor- tant you are to us, not just because you fuel our coffers, but because you fuel our very artis- tic soul! If you see Lost World or watch reruns of Roseanne, no matter how you react, the dinosaurs (reptilian or human) don't change their behavioral patterns. You have no effect, other than financial, on their performances. In theatre, your presence and reactions alter the energy, the very chemistry, of every single performance. In simple terms, we need you to make our performance complete. It is, therefore, altogether appropri- M. Seth Reines - Artistic Director ate as we celebrate our 40th Season, that we take time to thank Seth is delighted to be returning for his 10th season as Artistic you, our audience, for being an essential part of our theatrical Director of The Little Theatre. Over the past 25 years, Seth has directed over 350 productions for stage and television, includ- process. ing National Tours of Sunday In The Park With George and South Pacific and AIDS benefits with such stars as Angela I I In the past, we have presented productions that were often Lansbury, Peter Allen, Chita Rivera, Jerry Herman and Oprah. artistically successful, occasionally intellectually challenging, Seth wishes to thank Lenny, Lori and Arlene for 10 yems of invaluable support, this gifted company of theatre artists for all 1 and, hopefully, always vastly entertaining. In the future, we their wonderful work and caring, and JR and Millie for their promise to continue to delight, as well as challenge and inspire continuing love and inspiration. It is fun to spend this exciting you. After all, you are our important "Third Element." 40th season with so many special friends! 1 M. Seth Reines Artisticr Director Our Commitment To Service Thomas ~ebermehl,R. PH. Stephen ~enefielR. PH. Free ~eliver~Drive-Up window Prescriptions Patient Aids Your complete home healthcue center wheelchairs Oxygen ~eds ' Art Gallery Photography Studio On the Square PARIS, IL Frame Shop Art Supply Store Phone: 465-8455 51 0 Sixth Street, Charleston 345-6855 I Emergency: 466-4470 466-9285 Page 3 SEASONS BEST WISHES TO care. It's your right to THE AUDIENCE, CAST, AND CREW A B SEALS, INC. Manufacturer of Sealant and Job Shop How Hwnl HOSPICE PIIVATEDm for Vacuum/Pressure HOhU LmuSlcXi AouLT DAYCUE Impregnation of 1-800-879-3212 porous castings Serving Moultric, Coles, Clark, Dwglar Cumberland, Effingham, Edgar, Crawford, Shelby, Clay, Fayettc, Lawrence, Richland, Wayne, Jasper, counties 'Yn memory of long time Little Theatre goer-Helen Cook" Call #UsgOn The Carpet @ for expert cleaning services Want to take it easy? I TRUCK-MOUNTED EQUl PMENT "We're Very Careful Who We Send Into Your Home!" Claypool Carpet Cleaning l~~opyright.BaneGleneo Corp., 1976, 1982, 1964 U.S. Patent Nos. 4.154.578 and 4,244,079 Page 4 The Little Theatre On The Square, Inc. The Little Theatre On The Square is governed by a not for profit corporation. The Board of Trustees of the cor- poration is made up of representatives from communities throughout the theatre's market area. Following is a list of the 1997 Board of Trustees. 1997 Officers Region Three President James Schultz Charles Beetz Monticello Vice-president Jim Stewart Dianne Beetz Monticello Secretary Margaret Hollowell Debbie Benefiel Paris Treasurer Linda Carlton Steve Benefiel Paris Larry Bushu Arcola Region One Mike Carroll Tuscola Marion Best Sullivan Mike Damler Tuscola Linda Carlton Sullivan Nancy Garrett Paris Bruce Condill Arthur Ellen Hall Tuscola Mary Beth Condill Arthur Gery Conlin Arthur Region Four Ray Duncan Lovington Bruce Burkey Altamont Sally Foley Lovington Bob Pancoast Shelbyville Harold Hamilton Sullivan James Schultz Eff ingham Bob Harris Sullivan Laura Schultz Eff ingham Don Jesse Sullivan Ellen Speer Effingham Joni Larson Sullivan Charles Tomlinson Cowden Terry Larson Sullivan Verla Tomlinson Cowden Annette McMichael Gays Tom Vogel Eff ingham Bill Rich Sullivan Pauline Rowles Sullivan Region Five Larry Stenger Sullivan Lisa Claypool Mattoon Stanley Van Hook Sullivan Raymond Scott Claypool Mattoon Ronald White Sullivan Pat Desrnond Mattoon Margaret Hollowell Charleston Region Two Carrnan Nemecek Mattoon Denny Lohnes Forsyth Diane Richards Casey Roy Luecke Decatur Jim Stewart Charleston Marie Jagger-Taylor Macon Dr. Kaye Woodward Charleston Anne Thompson Decatur In Memory of Ronald Kitchen Last fall a long-standing member of the Board of Trustees of The Little Theatre On The Square was victim to a sudden, fatal heart attack. Ron Kitchen could be found ushering, filling in as House Manager, or doing anything else that needed to be done. A real theatre enthusiast, he not only was involved in theatre in Sullivan, but assisted in many ways at the Lincoln Theatre in Decatur and Sangamon University in Springfield, and worked with community and high school theatre groups in his hometown of Illiopolis. The following individuals made memorials in his honor following his passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. Arlene Aschermann, Arthur Tracy and Judy Lewis, Scottsdale, Az. Charles C. Fun; Frankfort, Ky. Sue and Wayne Price, Springfield William N. Hoffmann, O.D., Decatur Charles D. Trover, Sherwood, Or. Ann Huckaba, Mattoon Dick and Carol Weber, Decatur Page 5 SULLIVAN COUNTRY CLUB .gjiC bh *PC=-*-3 **& 7- A Special =OW For LITTLE THEATRE PATRONS Act 1 Relaxed Country Atmosphere Act 8 Cocktails Act 3 Dining Act 4 Ruthie's Famous Pies Steaks - Seafood - Chicken Private Parties & Buses Welcome Reservations Preferred But Not Necessary 728-7232 R.R. 12 Sullivan, IL ilivan > I ' 19 N. Main St. One Block North of Square, Sullivan, IL 61 951 Prime Steaks You Will Remember t Pizza From Jibby's Special Recipe Seafood Chicken Sandwiches 21 7-728-9031 0217-728-71 1 2 Reservations Recommended Jibby's invites you to "The Gallery of Stars" for a famous Pepperloin Steak Page 6 1997 Company Leonard A. Anderson Ma Seth Reines Executive Director Artistic Director Administration and Support Staff Artistic Std Business Manager ...................... Lori J. Best Guest Directors .........Michael Klimzak, Jason Loete, Marketing Director ....... .......Brenda Abbott Marc Robin Ticket Office Mangers . ...Arlene Leszczewicz Musical Director ...................JR McAlexander Becky Zimmennan Choreographers. ........Millie Garvey, Russell Gregory Ticket Office Assistants. ... .......Laura Elder Marc Robin Angie Mossman Assistant Choreographer .............Gregory Graham Claire Zimrnerman Scenic Design ........................Scott Cooper Ruth Zimrnerman Lighting Designers .......T.J. Gerckens, Matthew Gross House Manager .... ........Vicky Walker Costume Designer. ..................... Keith Shaw Photographer. ..... ....Carol Hindman Sound Designer .....................Matthew