560th Production • 71st Year September 10,11712,16,17,18,19 Associate Sponsors W M I R L- W | N D AK. UNITED I Sun* IIA<5 %_106.3.» V \J r* B. We believe the arts are a stabilizing influence, stimulating the development of creativity, understanding and responsibility. Lincoln Financial Group, through the Lincoln National Foundation, is committed to enhancing the quality of life in those communities where Lincoln employees \ live and work. At Lincoln, we're working to help people meet ( the demands of today and the needs of tomorrow. 200 East Berry Street n Lincoln Fort Wayne. Indiana 46802 Financial Group (219) 455-2000 71st Year 560th Production The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents ( OhitiM by Willy Russell Scenic Designer Costume Designer Robert Sandmaier Louise Heckaman Lighting Designer Stage Manager Jonathan Sandmaier Jennifer Root Directed by Al Franklin September 1999 The Civic Theatre would like lo thank our associate sponsors, Whirlwind Pictures and Sunny 106. SHIRLEY VALENTINE is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. STATE FAIR \ ••# SHIRLEY VALENTINE ROMANCE, ROMA NCE IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE PHANTOM Fort Wayne Civic Theatre How Do We Love Thee? Let Us Count The Plays Norwest Bank salutes the Fort Wayne THE PIANO LESSON Civic Theatre for another season / of brilliant performances. HMS PINAFORE To The N^ Degree THE SISTERS ROSENSWEIG Fort Wayne 478-6904 !999 Nor*vest Bonk- ir.dano, N.A. Member fOlC mm (ty, ^w9mest WdQ)o/ ( Grabill Cabinets ;*** Since 1946, quality and afford- cabinetry to built-in entertain­ < ability have been the bench­ ment systems, Grabill mark of Grabill Cabinets. 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Wiese Gabriel L Jay Gilbert Regional Shaheen President & CEO President President & CEO Physicians GTE Lincoln Life Health Plan f "GTE salutes the Fort Wayne "Our community is enriched by "Physicians Health Plan is pleased Civic Theatre for its long-standing the presence of the Fort Wayne to be a proud sponsor ofHMS contributions to the quality of life Civic Theatre. Lincoln Life's PINAFORE and applauds the Fort in this area. We are proud to commitment to the arts in Fort Wayne Civic Theatre for its long support this fine organization and Wayne, on behalf of all of the tradition of quality presentation of salute its continuing delivery of Lincoln Financial Group, includes the arts. On behalf of everyone at quality performances." support of this outstanding PHP, I hope you enjoy the show organization." and the season." Thomas D. Miller Dr. Barry Abzug M. James President & CEO President & Johnston Lutheran General Manager Northern Indiatia Hospital ITT Industries Group PresideiM National City "Lutheran Hospital is proud to partner again with the Civic "At ITT Industries we realize that "The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Theatre! Along with St. Joseph lohat helps make Fort Wayne an continues to be a premiere source of Hospital, ive appreciate those who All-America city is the quality of quality theatrical entertainment in dedicate their time and talent to cultural activities available to its our community. National City is provide this community with citizens. That is why we are proud proud to be a part of this commu­ outstanding entertainment. Our to continue our long tradition of nity and welcomes the opportunity associates lookfonoard to the support to the Fort Wayne Civic to support the theatre's perfor­ entertaining and exciting perfor­ Theatre: exceptional entertainment mances. National City is happy to mances. Best wishes for another for one of America's finest cities." Sponsor THE SISTERS ROSENSWE1C successful year." and looks forward to seeing many of our friends at the theatre." Performance. Demanding...Rewarding...Inspiring. Banc One Investment Management Group proudly supports the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre and expresses our admiration and respect for performing artists and the benefactors who support their creative efforts. We, too, understand and daily pursue the goal of high performance. To learn more about our results and how we can apply our expertise and services to grow, protect, and preserve your assets, call Leslie Lasuer at 219-427-8124. BANK = ONE ©1999 Bank One Corporation Products and services are made available through various affiliates of Bank One Corporation For Your Information ... Fort Wayne Civic Theatre 303 East Main Street • Fort Wayne, IN 46802 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.fwcivic.org Business Office (219)422-8641 • Box Office (219)424-5220 Fax (219)422-6699 Reminder: NO flash pictures or recording devices of any kind are allowed. 1999-2000 Civic Theatre 1999-2000 Civic Theatre Board of Directors Staff Officers Al Franklin Dana Leininger Executive Director President Timothy Aiford Artistic Vice President Robert Sandmaier Randall Steiner Resident Scenic Designer Vice President Louise Heckaman Mark Rupp Resident Costume Designer Treasurer Jonathan Sandmaier Irene Walters Technical Director Secretary Schellie Engelhart Costume Rental Manager & Members at Large Assistant Costumer Wendell Bontrager Eunice Wadewitz Joe Cohen Music Director & Jennifer DeGroote Sales Associate Sharon Eisbart Chris Chapman Al Franklin Master Carpenter David Gall Dr. Adrien Gauthier Administration { Tim Gilbert Mickie Martin Deborah Kimbrough Business Manager Robert Klingle Gregory C. 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Ilir hoi tssional lluilding Company. 432*5505 Jerry Hakes • Rodney Robrock FORT WAYNE 1999-2000 Benefactors The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre gratefully acknowledges the special contributions of the { follozuing individuals and businesses whose continued support ensures our ability to provide quality theatrical experiences to the Fort Wayne community. They make it possible for us to encourage the cultivation of awareness, imagination, wisdom and delight. \ngels Producers Business Associates Arts United David Greene & Susan Memberships Andy & Peg Candor Sharon & Ben Eisbart City of Fort Wayne-CDBG Tuori Ambassadair Travel Club English Bonter Mitchell Dr. & Mrs. Matthew Farber Larry & Karen Kasper American Electric Power Foundation Randall & Mary Ann Mr. & Mrs. Fredric D. Stephen & Elizabeth Foellinger Foundation Steiner—Ma tch ing Gingrich Brown Fort Wayne Community corporate donation by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bank One Budd Company Foundation Guntrum Conference & Travel GTE Kenneth & Marion Valerie Fain Indiana Arts Commission Haughey Directors Connie Frisby ITT Industries Mr. & Mrs. Karl R. LaPan Dr. & Mrs. Thomas A. FW Medical Education Lincoln Financial Group Felger Mr. & Mrs. Dick Leffler/ Lutheran Hospital Program Matching corporate\ Mrs. John E. Hoffman Adrien & Linda Gauthier National City donation by Cooper Diane Humphrey Heller & Sons, Inc. PHP, Inc. Tires Kappa, Kappa, Kappa, Inc. House of Honda Wilson Foundation Ed & Linda Kos Dan & Lois Lovinger Ray Hunt Donald McCormack Chuck & Patty Schrimper Indiana Surgical Robert & Irene Walters Charles & Lou Ann Presti Civic Leaders Specialists Larry & Wendy Rowland Timothy J. Alford Mill Supplies, Inc. Tracy & Becky Jon & Donna L. Boscia Power Components Corp Snellabarger Adrien & Linda Gauthier Randy & Bev Reincke Dave & Susan Schmautz RE/MAX Results Gabriel & Jeanne Shaheen Dave & Susan Schmautz Gabriel & Jeanne Shaheen Dale & Jan Sloan Tokheim Foundation Ward Aluminum Casting, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Steven B. James F. Neidhart Backers Friends Gardner Don & Carolyn Nicole Robert & Monna Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ed & Henrietta Goet/ Jerry & Sharon Nuerge Mary Ellen &. Willi.im Acheson Thomas M. Coff Gary & Bette Peterson Argus & Family Robert & Doris Albertson Stacy & Betty Hartman Dan & Peggy Pieper Lana Arnold—Matching Donna Anderson Ken & Marcel le Helms Sue & Michael Pries corporate donation by Ron & Beverly Arnold Tlte May Department P. J. Hippensteele Emmett & Hazel Rasor Mimi Atkinson Rosalie M. Howe Raul & Karen Ravovski Stores Company Mrs. Fdward D. Auer Mike & Cindy Blum Joe& Annjenney Dave & Cheryl Reinking Richard & Margaret L. Randall & Dianne Beer Mrs Gerald ' •• (ones Ralph & Louise Rennecker Bugher I lelen