Theater 2006-2007

The Elephant Man October 4–7, 2006 A play by Bernard Pomerance *Production Staff* Directors: Brett Gann '07, Dwight Watson Scenic and Lighting Designer: James Gross Costume Designer: Caroline Stine Stage Manager: Tim Closson '09 Asst. to the Directors: Nicholas Kraynak '08 *Cast List* Cellist: Braden Pemberton '07 Frederick Treves: Matt Goodrich '09 F.C. Carr Gomm: Patrick McAlister '10 Ross: Jake Sauer '09 John Merrick: Spencer Elliott '10 Sideshow Manager: Nicholas Kraynak '08 Sideshow Act/the lizard-men beasts: Ronald King ’09, Anthony Morton '10, Jarryd Morton '10 Belgian Policeman: Tyler Williams '08 Conductor: Travis McLaughlin '09 London Policeman: Benjamin Harvill '10 Nurse Miss Sandwich: Nancy Rodenbeck Porter: Miguel Aguilar '10 Bishop Walsham How: Anthony Lewis '07 Snork: Dustin Foster '09 Mrs. Kendal: Jennifer Johansen Princess Alexandra: Terry Swift Lord John: Jamie Blue '10 *Production Assistance* Lightboard Operator: Sterling Carter '07 Soundboard Operator: Cody Grady '10 Wardrobe Supervisor: Cody Grady '10 Makeup Artist: Kathleen Zwiener The Elephant Man is the story of Joseph Merrick, a remarkably sensitive, artistic, and intelligent man whose disfigurement is exploited by Victorian society. Merrick is befriended by an ambitious and brilliant young surgeon, Frederick Treves, who looks after him in his last few years—finding him a home in a London hospital where Merrick’s unusual presence is shrewdly used for fund-raising. Merrick’s story is one of humanity and isolation, and telling his story helps us define our own. This page is part of an ongoing project to document the history of the theatre productions performed at Wabash College. If you have information not included on this page, please contact the Theater Department or Professor Dwight Watson (watsond@wabash.edu).	Director's Notes Scenic Designer's Notes Photo Album Poster

Side Man February 21–24, 2007 A play by Warren Light *Production Staff* Director: Michael Abbott Scenic Designer: James Gross Lighting Designer: Ryan Koharchik Costume Designer: Caroline Stine Stage Manager: Cody Grady '10 Asst. Stage Manager: Anthony Morton '10 *Cast List* Clifford: Braden Pemberton '07 Terry: Jenny McKnight Gene: Matt Goodrich '09 Ziggy: Patrick McAlister '10 Al: Spencer Elliott '10 Jonesy: Sterling Carter '07 Patsy: Anna Ardizzone *Production Assistance* Lightboard Operator: Nick Kraynak '08 Soundboard Operator: Tim Closson '09 Makeup and Hair: Kathleen Zwiener Makeup Assistant: Nelson Barre '08 Flute: Erick Martin '07 Trumpet: Jay Brouwer '09 Wardrobe Head: Clay Zook '10 Stagehands: Dustin Foster ’09, Mason Upton '08, Roosevelt Washington '08, Clay Zook '10 Winner of the 1999 Tony Award for Best Play, Side Man spans three decades in the life of a Manhattan musician. Playwright Warren Leight, whose father was a sideman, incisively captures the pulse and climate of the New York jazz scene, with crisp dialogue and clearly drawn characters. It is a tender, deeply personal memory play about the turmoil of a jazz trumpeter’s family as his career crumbles at the dawn of the age of rock-and-roll. Set in 1953 and traveling to 1985, this funny and poignant memory play unfolds through the eyes of Clifford, the only son of Gene, a jazz trumpet player, and Terry, an alcoholic mother. Alternating between their New York City apartment and a smoke-filled music club, Clifford narrates the story of his broken family and the decline of jazz as popular entertainment. Clifford recalls the key moments in his life, such as the day when he, fresh out of college, picked up his first unemployment check and was congratulated by Gene and his band mates. Gene’s music career on the big band circuit ultimately crumbles with the advent of Elvis and rock-n-roll. Terry begs him to get a nine-to-five job to support the family, but Gene refuses to enter the "straight world" of regular paychecks, mortgages and security. For Gene, who knows jazz better than his own son, music is not just a job; it’s his life. This page is part of an ongoing project to document the history of the theatre productions performed at Wabash College. If you have information not included on this page, please contact the Theater Department or Professor Dwight Watson (watsond@wabash.edu).	Photo Album

Two Gentlemen of Verona April 18-21, 2007 A play by William Shakespeare *Production Staff* Director: James M. Cherry Asst. Director/Dramaturg: Nelson Barre '08 Scenic and Lighting Designer: James Gross Costume Designer: Caroline Stine Stage Manager: Cody Grady '10 Asst. Stage Manager: Anthony Morton '10 *Cast List* Panthino/The Host: Sterling Carter '07 Antonio: Bryce Chitwood '08 Julia/Sebastian: Nicole Cormaci Valentine: Spencer Elliott '10 Proteus: Dustin Foster '09 Speed: Matt Goodrich '09 Duke: Nicky Kraynak '08 Launce: Patrick McAlister '10 Outlaw #3: Anthony Morton '10 Thurio: Braden Pemberton '07 Outlaw #2: Nathan Rutz '09 Outlaw #1: Jake Sauer '09 Lucetta: Caroline Stine Eglamour: Tyler Williams '08 Silvia:Kathleen Zwiener *Production Assistance* Lightboard Operator: Wil Goodrich '09 Soundboard Operator: Craig Wildey '10 Makeup and Hair: Kathleen Zwiener Music Arrangements: Braden Pemberton '07 Poster Design: Tyler Williams '08 The Two Gentlemen of Verona is a comedy from Shakespeare's early career. It has the smallest cast of any of Shakespeare's plays, and is the first of his plays in which a heroine dresses as a boy. It deals with the themes of friendship and infidelity between the two gentlemen and best friends, Valentine and Proteus, on their travels to Milan. Once there, Proteus falls madly in love with Silvia, who is actually deeply committed to Valentine. Julia, Proteus’s first love, follows the two men to Milan in order to keep an eye on her betrothed. The play quickly spirals out of control as Silvia is repeatedly accosted by Proteus, who attempts to tell Valentine of his friend’s treachery, all while Julia watches her love’s unfaithful acts. This page is part of an ongoing project to document the history of the theatre productions performed at Wabash College. If you have information not included on this page, please contact the Theater Department or Professor Dwight Watson (watsond@wabash.edu).	Director's Notes Scenic Designer's Notes Costume Designer's Notes Photo Album Poster

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