SAHRevolutionary O W B ISeason LL Reston Community Players 2013-2014 Season W. A . T. C . H Aw a r d s 2012 August Osage County Outstanding Cameo in a Play: Mark Yeager as “Beverly Weston” 2010 The Trip to Bountiful Outstanding Cameo in a Play: Rich Bird as "Sheriff/Ticket Agent" Wonderful Town Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical: Richard Bird 2009 Curtains Outstanding Musical Outstanding Choreography: Andrea Heininge Outstanding Direction of a Musical: Andrew JM Regiec Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Katie McManus as "Georgia Hendricks" Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical: Blakeman Brophy as "Lt. Frank Cioffi" Outstanding Light Design in a Musical: Ken & Patti Crowley Outstanding Music Direction: Mark Deal Forbidden Broadway Outstanding Hair Design: Sue Pinkman, Mark Bartyczak & Anna Michelle Jackson Urinetown Outstanding Choreography: Matt Anderson & Catherine Oh Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: June Schreiner as "Little Sally" 2007 Seussical Outstanding Direction of a Musical: Haley Murphy Outstanding Makeup Design: Bette Williams & Sue Pinkman Outstanding Hair Design: Bette Williams & Farrell Ann M. Hartigan 2006 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dream Coat Outstanding Light Design: Ken & Patti Crowley 2005 Disney's Beauty and the Beast Outstanding Musical Outstanding Set Construction in a Musical: Sara Birkhead Outstanding Costume Design: Maggie Geuting & Anita Miller Outstanding Set Design in a Musical: Skip Larson, Rick Schneider & Andrew JM Regiec Outstanding Featured Actor: Chuck Dluhy as "Lumiere" Outstanding Set Painting in a Musical: Cathy Rieder Outstanding Hair Design: Anna Michelle Jackson, Sue Pinkman, Anita Miller & Maggie Geuting Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical: Rich Bird Outstanding Stage Combat Choreography: Brian Farrell & Karen Schlunpf The Full Monty Best Supporting Actor in a Musical: Mike Hoskinson 2008 Outstanding Light Design: Franklin Coleman Outstanding Makeup Design: Arthur Rowan, Bette Williams, Anna Michelle Jackson, Sue Pinkman, & Rini Segar Outstanding Special Effects: Scott Obenchain & Jim Girardi Outstanding Stage Combat: Al Myska Experiment with an Air Pump Outstanding Special Effects: Tel Monks, Jerry Skene, Robb Hunter, Karen Schlumpf, Brian Farrell & Greg Steele www.restonplayers.org The Reston Community Players Present by NEIL SIMON DIRECTOR Adam Konowe ASSISTANT DIRECTOR William Chrapcynski PRODUCER Bea & Jerry Morse STAGE MANAGER Robert Knight APRIL 25, 26, MAY 2, 3, 4(M), 9, 10 CHAPTER TWO is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. At the CenterStage, Reston Community Center 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, Virginia RCP is Partially Funded by Supported by Fairfax County DONORS Thanks to all of these patrons for their generous donations, which help RCP bring quality community theater to your neighborhood. This list is accurate as of April 15, 2014. ANGEL ($1,000+) Arts Council of Fairfax County Barnes & Noble Tony Spadaro SUSTAINING ($500 – $999) Travelers Insurance Mark Humphrey Jan Whiteley BENEFACTORS ($250 – $499) Paul & Sarah Cusenza Robert & Judith Essington Tom & Maggie Geuting Gordon Harvey Maddie Jims Barbara King Bea & Jerry Morse Barry Moyer Lorraine & Paul Ondrasik David Patterson Mary Jo Ford & Richard E. Schneider SPONSORS ($150 – $249) John & Eula Bond Ed Kenney Gordon E. Harvey Jim & Marie Kordes The Manicone Family Jeff Menken Robin Richards Joyce Woodford DONORS ($100 – $149) Teri-E Belf Donna & Loren Bielger Sara Birkhead Scott & Patricia Birkhead John Clark & Robin Parker Tom Conrad George & Joan Eckert Kenneth Glaser Elizabeth Glennon Bonnie O. Hudson Michael & Linda Kirchner Craig & Mary Mass Heather & Jason Meringolo Thomas Miller Carl & Maggie Modig Powell Arms, Jr. M. Eileen Roehr Ron & Laure Rolfe Jim & Beverly Seacord Barbara Schell BJ & Marilyn Silvey Rich & Paula Steinmann James & Mary Waggener Carol Watson Leonard & Elaine Wolfe PATRONS ($21 – $99) James Allred William & Susan Aylward James Bennett Charles & Pauline Bias Rich Bird Boeing Company Sandra Clark Margaret Copernoll Thomas Costello Susan Erdman Melissa Fitzgerald Francine Gilbert Len Greenberg John Greenwood William J. Groah Daryl Hoffman Ron & Helen Holsopple Charles Huddleston Jeffrey & Laura Hurlich David Johnson David & Julia Jones Nelson Joyner Mary King Betsy Knepley Walter & Manette Lazear Paulette Lincoln-Baker Michael Louden Kate & Terry Lowe Bruce Mancinelli Kelly & Carol Mansfield Carol Dianne Notling Carolyn Olson Courtney Park Sue Pinkman Adrian & Barbara Plezner Kurt & Jean Pronske Jordan & Barbara Pully Tom & Loretta T. Shepich Carolyn Rieth Kate Richards Ed Robichaud Estelle Strassler Mark Terry Christa Warden Robert J Wybraniec Virginia Wydler Thank You! Your Tax Deductible Donations can be sent to: The Reston Community Players, P.O. Box 8232, Reston, VA 20195. CAST George Schneider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Breslow Jennie Malone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lori Brooks Leo Schneider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Lang Faye Medwick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristin Poling PRODUCTION STAFF Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Konowe Assistant Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Chrapcynski Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bea and Jerry Morse Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Knight Assistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura Baughman Set Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maggie Modig Master Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Geuting Set Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Skjerseth, Greg Steele Set Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maggie Modig, Barbara Swart Set Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bea and Jerry Morse Properties Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Jo Ford Performance Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bea Morse, Emily Besuden Costume Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte Marson Makeup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Cast Hair Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Veronica McClure Lighting Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cameron Kelly Sound Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Chrapcynski Sound Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lukas Funke Master Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Birkhead Running Crew Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura Baughman Running Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Wise Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traci J. Brooks Showbill Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Pinkman, Ginger Kohles SPECIAL THANKS The Reston Players would like to thank the following for their assistance and contributions to this production of Chapter Two Jordana Al-Saigh Carol Watson and the Audition Team Vienna Paint & Decorating Company AND TO ALL THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED AFTER THE SHOWBILL WENT TO PRESS. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONES! The use of recording equipment or the taking of photographs by camera, cell phone or any other means during a performance is strictly prohibited. Patrons are also requested to turn off all cell phones, pagers, alarm watches and other electronic devices in order not to disturb others. DIRECTOR'S NOTES The 1977 debut of Chapter Two marked more than just the premiere of another script from one of American's most famous contemporary playwrights. For Simon, it was both an act of creative catharsis following the loss of his first wife, as well as a gift to second spouse, Marsha Mason. A number of critics and avid theatre patrons also noted that it was arguably the first time that Simon used personal experience for something beyond relatively superficial comedy. Through the lens of life in 2014, the script almost constitutes a period piece. It is inextricably and gloriously tied to a world without email and dating websites, let alone texting and social media. The entire construct of this show simply couldn't survive an encounter with Match.com or its ilk. As such, we have resisted the temptation to inject nearly 40 years of "progress," moving this production only slightly forward to 1984 to allow for a few special set additions and to avoid some egregious late 1970s fashion faux pas. With those facts and caveats in mind, we welcome you to this RCP production. Please sit back and enjoy Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical tale of grief driven by loss, hope enabled by serendipity, conflict fueled by jealousy, and love's ultimate triumph over adversity. Adam Konowe Director RC P ' s N ew P lay P roject U PCO M I N G ANNUA L EV ENTS May 17 @ 7:30pm A Thing with Feathers by Kevin Ferguson Directed by Adriana Hardy JUNE 7th @ 10:00am Shop/Loft/Office Clean Up At RCP's Rehearsal Hall: 266 Sunset Park Drive, Sunset Business Park, Herndon VA Performing at the RCP Rehearsal Hall. Visit restonplayers.org for more upcoming readings. FR O M C R I PT E S! N EW S AD I N G S E R I E AYR TH E PL e ag Pass C. Drake e h T onald offman n by D Writte d by Daryl H atson e direct d by Carol W ce u 0pm d Pro @ 8:0 20 JUNE & 21 th Streng, ustrial rk the Ind usiness Pa t a g in tB Performatre, Sunsedon, VA The Hern JUNE 8th @ 1:00pm Annual Meeting At RCP's Rehearsal Hall NEW BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE ELECTED. Members interested in running for the board of directors should contact Joshua Redford at [email protected]. JUNE 14th @ 7:15pm RCP's Peoples Choice Awards At the Sheraton in Reston. WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST & BACKSTAGE JEFF BRESLOW (George Schneider) is thrilled to be performing in his first play at RCP, having previously appeared only in RCP musicals City of Angels as Lt. Munoz (WATCH Nomination) and Legally Blonde as Professor Callahan. Jeff's other prior roles include Vernon Hines in The Pajama Game (RMT), John Barrymore in I Hate Hamlet (VTC), Charles Guiteau in Assassins (KAT) and Actor in The Woman in Black (MP - WATCH Nomination). Much love to A, J, G, G, B, P, A & P LORI BROOKS (Jennie Malone) is delighted to be returning to RCP and is grateful to Adam and team for the opportunity to be a part of Chapter Two. Her last role at RCP was as Melissa in The Savannah Disputation (2013). Lori has played other roles with the Sterling Playmakers as a stepsister in Into the Woods (2013) and in Scared To Death (2011), as an actress/murderess with Stagecoach Theatre Company in Murder at the Old Brogue (2012), and Town Hall Murder (2011). Lori has had ensemble roles in The Visit with LTA (2010), Brigadoon with Sterling Playmakers (2010), and Christmas Revels with Washington Revels (2009). GREG LANG (Leo Schneider) is overjoyed to be making his first appearance with RCP. As a film actor, Greg developed a love for acting he never thought possible. In an attempt to step outside his comfort zone, Greg decided to try his hand at theatre and made his debut in 2012, as Fred Scrooge (A Christmas Carol) followed by James Appel (Red Herring) in 2013. Greg can also be seen later this year as President Roosevelt’s aide in the History Channel docu-series World Wars. Greg attributes his success in the theatre and on screen to his long time acting coach Cheryl Felicia Rhoads of Falls Church, VA. KRISTIN POLING (Faye Medwick) is thrilled to be making her RCP debut. Previous credits include: Night Must Fall (Olivia Grayne) and Our Country’s Good (Mary Brenham). When not on stage, Kristin can usually be found playing with her kids, running, or reading. She thanks Adam for inviting her into the RCP family, and the whole cast and crew for making this an utterly enjoyable experience. Special thanks to Gabriel, Marlowe, and Isla for their neverending support of her and her crazy ideas and for being the best team ever. ADAM KONOWE (Director) began directing more than two decades ago as a University of Rochester undergraduate under the tutelage of Mervyn Willis. His credits since then include Murder in Green Meadows, An Experiment with an Air Pump, Run for Your Wife, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Present Laughter, Much Ado About Nothing, The Alchemist, Lovers & Executioners, I Never Saw Another Butterfly, and Cat's-Paw. He is also an accomplished lighting designer, primarily for RCP and Germantown's BlackRock Center for the Arts. Adam's chronic theatre addiction is underwritten by a day job in advertising and PR at TMP Government, plus a night one as an adjunct professor of communications at American University (his graduate alma mater). He thanks his wife Yael and daughter Celia for $$ SCHOLARSHIPS $$ The Shelton Hall & Bruce Marson Memorial Scholarships for the Performing Arts Awarded every year to deserving High School Seniors pursuing the performing arts. For more information, visit www.restonplayers.org WHO'S WHO BACKSTAGE their enduring forbearance. Remember, if you enjoy this show half as much as we do, we're still enjoying it twice as much. BEA AND JERRY MORSE (Producers, Set Decoration) are producing their third RCP show and are dressing their 24th RCP set. For their work, Bea and Jerry have received seven WATCH nominations for Set Decoration and one WATCH nomination for Properties. They have received one WATCH Award for Set Decoration, Present Laughter, RCP 2003, also directed by Adam Konowe. Bea and Jerry are both now blissfully retired, but seem to have less time available than when they were working. In addition to increased travel and helping their son find a Minor League Baseball job (El Paso Chihuahuas - Fear The Ears!), Bea has started her own small redesign and home staging business, and Jerry serves on the RCP Board of Directors, as RCP’s WATCH Coordinator, and as a dedicated fan of the Washington Capitals, Washington Nationals and the Boston Red Sox. Our thanks and a tip of the cap to an extremely talented cast and crew. Enjoy the show! LAURA BAUGHMAN (Assistant Stage Manager, Crew Chief) is pleased to be backstage again at RCP. She has performed various backstage roles on 38 RCP shows since 2002, most recently on Les Miserables, Xanadu, A Tribute to the Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein & Andrew Lloyd Webber, and 33 Variations. Many thanks to the creative cast and crew for the opportunity to work with them on this show. By day, Laura is an IT analyst, and she is the caretaker of four cats who know a soft touch when they see one. WILLIAM CHRAPCYNSKI (Assistant Director, Sound Design) is delighted to be working on his sixth RCP show. Chapter Two, however, is the first time that he’s stepped into the shoes of the Assistant Director. William has worked in the past as a Sound Designer and Board Operator for shows such as 33 Variations, Moonlight and Magnolias, and Laughing Stock. William studied theater at Youngstown State, composition at Berklee, and audio engineering at Northern Virginia Community College. Outside of theater, he works as a Sound Designer, Musician, and Composer for video games and film with Pure Shift Productions. CAMERON KELLY (Lighting Design) is very excited to be designing for RCP’s Chapter Two by Neil Simon. His previous lighting design credits include Hansel & Gretel, Macbeth, Brigadoon, Tempest, Bye Bye Birdie, Mulan, Almost Maine & many others. He would like to thank his family & friends as well as Sarah, Adam, Bea and Jerry Morse and his partner in crime, Lukas. ROBERT KNIGHT (Stage Manager) has been the Stage Manager for many shows and really enjoys each one. He says it's not the play that makes the show, but the cast and crew having a good time together. The major news for Robert is that two weeks after this show he's getting married to Brandi, his best friend. MAGGIE MODIG (Set Design, Scenic Artist) has been designing/painting sets for RCP for 30+ years. The design/painting of RCP's Present Laughter (2003) and the design for RCP's Bus Stop (2008) won WATCH nominations. DC MetroTheater Arts named Maggie as a “2013 Favorite Designer” for RCP’s The Savannah Disputation. Other most recent design and/or scenic artist work includes: An Inspector Calls, The Nerd and Third (RLT 2013/2014); Abduction from the Seraglio, Bastien and Bastienne (IN Series 2013) and August: Osage County (RCP 2012). She has also designed/painted for ESP and MTA. Maggie is retired from a Federal career, lives in DC with her husband, Carl, and, when not traveling overseas, enjoys her second career as a set designer/scenic artist. Diane Jackson Schnoor, PhD PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGIST Public relations strategist with two decades of experience, specializing in creating and implementing media and publicity plans for arts and theatre groups, educational foundations, and schools. Make sure your next project or production gets the media attention it deserves. 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N ex t S e a so n! YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN Based on The Comic Strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz Book, Music, and Lyrics by Clark M. Gesner Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer and Additional Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa October 17 - November 8 REHEARSAL FOR MURDER Adapted By D.D. Brooke From the Teleplay By Levinson & Link January 16-31 SUNSET BOULEVARD Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Book and Lyrics by Don Black & Christopher Hampton Based on the Billy WIlder Film Directed and Choreographed by Mark Hidalgo. February 27 - March 21 KEN LUDWIG'S THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY April 24 - May 9 DAVID PATTERSON & ASSOCIATES, PLC certified public accountant 1818 Library Street, Suite 500 Reston, VA 20190 703-956-3023 [email protected] David Patterson, CPA providing quality, dependable, and personalized accounting and tax compliance, and planning services to small businesses and individuals in Reston and surrounding areas since 1992. w w w. d p a c p a . c o m RCP BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Joshua Redford Vice President: Richard Bird Treasurer: David Patterson Secretary: Sara Birkhead Member At-Large: Zoe Dillard Member At-Large: Jennifer Lambert Member At-Large: David Johnson Do your part!! Volunteer... Donate... Member At-Large: Daryl Hoffman Member At-Large: Jerry Morse Member At-Large: Carol Watson Member At-Large: Rick Schneider RCP STAFF House Manager: Daryl Hoffman RCP needs YOU! 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