Leonard A. Anderson M. Seth Reines Executive Director Artistic Director Proudly Presents - July 19 - August 6,2000 Designated an Established Regional Arts Institution by the Illinois Arts Council 1 1 1 i 0 i Th~sprogram 1s ARTS part~allysponsored NATIONAL ALLIANCE by a grant from the for MUSICAL THEATRE lll~no~sArts Councll The Little Theatre On The Square, Inc. Presents Annie Book B Music By Lyrics By Thomas heehan Charles Strouse Martin Charnin Original Production Directed by Martin Charnin Presented on Broadway by Mike Nichols Produced by Irwin Meyer Stephen R. Friedman Lewis Allen Alvin Nederlander The John F. Kennedy Center for Icarus Associates Inc. the Performing Arts Productions Based on "Little Orphan Annie" By Permission of The Tribune Media Services, Inc. Scenic Design Lighting & Sound Design Costume Design Noel Rennerfeldt Matthew T. Gross John P. White Stage Manager Choreographer Musical Director Michaella McCoy* Marie Jagger-Taylor* JR McAlexander Directed by nM. Seth Reines* Cast of Characters (In order of appearance) Molly ............................................................... Rebecca Archer Lt. Ward ............................................................... Justin Roller Pepper ............................................................ Channing Himes Grace Farrell ................................................ Christine Brooks* Duffy ........................................................ Megan Cunningham Drake ............................................................ Benjamin Hagan July ................................................................ Alexandra Genta Mrs. Greer ............................................................ Ann Omen Tessie .................................................................... Page Martin Mrs. Pugh ............................................................ Karen Hyland Kate ................................................................... Hannah Claeys Cecille ................................................. Katie Kuhlenschrnidt** April ........................................................ Melissa Ann Weaver Annette ............................................................ Leanne Stafford May ................................................................. Elizabeth Pugh Daddy Warbucks ........................................ Kenneth Paul* June ............................................................... Maureen Coulton Star To Be ....................................................... Leanne Stafford Annie ...................................................... Alexandria Van Paris Rooster Hannigan ......................................... Russell Gregory* Miss Hannigan .................................................... Holly Stover* Lilly St. Regis ................................................ Jacqueline Garry Bundles McCloskey .......................................Matthew Kilgore Bert Healy ..................................................... Quentin Edwards Hooverville Woman ............................................Karen Hyland Sound Effects Man ....................................... Tad Hilgenbrinck Apple Seller .................................................. Tad Hilgenbrinck Boylan Sisters .. Karen Hyland, Ann Omen, Leanne Stafford Introducing Lester Feeler as Sandy *Members of Actors' Equity Association, the union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. ** Dance Captain lhe Director is r member of thc Socity of Stage Dirrclors and Choreographers. IM.. ssdc m independent national labor union. Member: lllinois Arts Alliance and the Illinois Theatre Association. Annie is presented by special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York. NY 10019. L Here's to another successjfiul season of The Little Theatre On The Square! \ They open our minds and touch our hearts. For this, we salute them. And we support them. 0)staleY A.E. Staley Manufacturing Company Decatur, Illinois PART OF THE TATE E! LYLE GROUP WEIU TV Channel 51 * Charleston, IL Eastern Illinois University I Local hosts I Local interest Panther Panther EIU The Shows We Lynch Country Country Connection Remember Colloquium * Wed. at 7:OOpm & * Wed. at 7:OOpm & Thurs. at 7:OOpm & Tues. at 1 & 8:OOpm Thurs. at 7:30pm & Thurs. at 12:30pm Thurs. at 12:30pm Sun. at 9:OOpm and Sun. at 1:00pm Sun. at 9:30pm Viewers see highlights Co-host Gail Richard ' This interview Each week host Dan This program features of EIU Panther games reports on EIU sports program features host Crews reminisces thought-provoking as host Dave Kidwell topics ranging from Doug Bock and a with a local guest host discussions between receives comments volleyball to the cheer weekly, local guest in as, together, they host Jeffrey Lynch from football coach team! a dialogue about enjoy popular shows and a local guest. Bob Spoo and community issues from the golden age basketball coach relevant to viewers in of television. Rick Samuels. our area. during EIU football & * during EIU football 8 basketball season basketball season WElU TV Channel 51, Charleston, IL Good luck to the cast and crew! GREETINGS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Patrons: I'm sure that you are aware of the high theatrelicket prices charged in larger cities for the type of Broadway shows you see on our stage. Due to the size of our stage, we do not have casts as large as nor sets as elaborate as some other theatres, and, therefore, we are able to keep our ticket prices lower. But the fact is, the ticket price does not cover the cost of our productions. Our earned income from ticket sales, advertising sales and concession sales last year accounted for just 91 % of operating costs. The remaining costs and any capital expenditures have to be funded from other sources. We do receive a sizeable grant for operations from the Illinois Arts Council (for which we are most grateful), but that still does not cover the deficit. On page 21 of this booklet is a listing of patrons and businesses who make contributions to The Little Theatre On The Square. Their generosity allows us to keep our production values high while keeping the ticket prices affordable for as many people as possible. We are a non-profit entity so all donations are tax deductible if you itemize deductions. If you are not listed on page 21 please consider making a donation and joining the other "angels" of the theatre. Sincerely, Wdd &hm Leonard A. Anderson Executive Director Our Super Angels Certainly, our SUPREME ANGELS are Guy S. Little, Jr. for his vision, determination and fortitude in founding The Little Theatre On The Square and serving as Producer, Artistic Director and Executive Director fiom 1957 through 1978, and his parents Guy, Sr. and Inis and other members of his family who unselfishly participated in and nurtured the theatre for many years. ARCHANGEL status must go to Marion and the late Bob Best, Dr. Tom and Emilee Best, Dr. Mack and Margaret Hollowell, Pauline and the late Rev. Stewart Rowles, Mary L. "StormyyyStorm and Ron and Sharon White for their considerable contributions of time, labor, materials, use of physical space and/or direct financial support. 3 Caring for the Entire Family Babies, Children, Teens, Adults 6 Seniors Sullivan Specialty Services X-Ray Medical Laboratory Cardiac Rehabilitation Center Rehabilitative Therapy Obstetrical Care Mammography Specialists Cardiology - Luis Caceres, M.D. & Robert Rosenstein, M.D. Gastroenterology - Victor Eloy, M.D. David Martell, M.D. Podiatry - Sam Potts, D.P.M. Family Practice Surgery - Scott Shenvood, M.D. AIIAJffli~rte Of Accepting New Patients Decatur Memorial 728-2412 Hospital W1k-ins Welcome At l'hem Center Of Our Community's Health www.dmhhs.com Weekdays 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Comments From the Artistic Director Well, here it is... my 13th season as Artistic Director of The Little Theatre On The Square. In the theatre world, that's the equivalent of twelve winning NFL seasons! Our "players", the acting company, get their highs from your ovations. The artistic staff gains satisfaction from seeing their artistic visions realized onstage. But, there are five people on The Little Theatre "team" that never get the kudos they deserve. So, this is my much overdue chance to formally say "thank you" for all the hard work, support and caring they have given me and The Little Theatre over the years. First, there is LORI BEST, our Business Manager, who has loyally served The Little Theatre for 3 years! Singer, actress, confidante, friend,businesswoman--she is all this and more. And without her, we'd all be illegal aliens with no paychecks! Then, there is LENNY ANDERSON, who joined The Little Theatre team 13 years ago. With a bark bigger than his bite and a heart of gold (though don't let anyone know that!), Lenny is the Executive Director every Artistic Director dreams of-- always supportive of our artistic vision and always there to solve any crisis that might arise. Friend, comrade and mentor-- Lenny has been all these things to me. Now in her myearat The Little Theatre, ARLENE LESZCZEWICZ has worn as many hats as she has consonants in her last name! Although her last name changed on April 29, to us she will always be "Arlene Alphabety'--the Ticket Office Manager who makes sure we have the necessities of life (pots, pans, sheets, towels and food on photo nights). Then, there is our Marketing Director BRENDA ABBOTT who joined the team 5 years ago. Without her marketing support and expertise, The