The Community Players of Salisbury

President’s Message

Good evening and welcome to the second production of our 68th season. Someone described it as a bewitching comedy about an enchanting subject! Bell Book and Candle is a production that will be new to many of you—unless you have a little gray hair or like to watch old movies. The movie was released in 1958, and was as good then as we hope you will agree our version is now.

Make plans now to join us in June for the comedy, Laughing Stock. This promises to be a terrific end to an outstanding season for Players and our audience.

Sherri Trader-Hynes

Officers

President............................................................................................................... Sherri Trader-Hynes

Vice-President............................................................................................................. Becky Mumford

Corresponding Secretary............................................................................................... Rusty Mumford

Recording Secretary................................................................................................................... (Open)

Treasurer....................................................................................................................... Charles Linton

Immediate Past President................................................................................................ Don Atkinson

Board of Directors

Carol Alex Sharon Benchoff Kathy Panchyk

Ken Johnson Joanne Little Kel Nagel Susan Robinson

Standing Committees

Advertising......................................................................................................................... David Allen

Box Office............................................................................................................................ John Alex

Concessions.................................................................................................................... Brenda Allen

Fund Raising................................................................................................................ Rusty Mumford

Historical....................................................................................................................... Bonnie Bosies

Hospitality.................................................................................................................... Debbie Dawson

House................................................................................................................................. Carol Alex

Maintenance..................................................................................................................... Lester Huss

Membership..................................................................................................................... Brenda Allen

Nominations................................................................................................................ Pat Oberholtzer

Patrons..................................................................................................................... Ernest Matthews

Program............................................................................................ David Allen and David Oberholtzer

Production........................................................................................................................... Carol Alex

Publicity......................................................................................................... Kristi Toadvine VanMeter

Scholarship.................................................................................................................. Rusty Mumford

Season Tickets........................................................................................................... Ernest Matthews

202^nd 68^th

Production Year

The Community Players of Salisbury, Inc.

Presents

By

John Van Druten

Directed by

Cindy Gore

Guerrieri Hall Auditorium at Wor-Wic Community College

February 24, 25, March 2, 3, 2006 at 8:00 p.m.

February 26, and March 4, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.

Presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc

This production was made possible, in part, by a grant from the Salisbury Wicomico Arts

Council, awarded by the Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

SYNOPSIS OF SCENES

All action takes place in the apartment of Gillian Holroyd in the Murray Hill District of New York City.

Act I

Scene 1: Christmas Eve

Scene 2: Three hours later

Scene 3: Two weeks later. Afternoon

15 Minute Intermission

You’re invited to visit the refreshment stand in the lobby during intermission.

Act II

Scene 1: One millisecond after the end of Act I, Scene 3

Scene 2: Later on that night

Scene 3: Two months later. Afternoon

Please: Do not take flash photographs during our performance

And turn all cell phones and pagers off or to vibrate only.

CAST

(In order of appearance)

Gillian Holroyd.......................................................................................... Amanda Welch

Pyewacket..................................................................................................... Simon Hynes

Shepard Henderson..................................................................................... Matt Bogdan

Queenie Holroyd......................................................................................... Susan Rogers

Nicky Holroyd................................................................................................... Joey Dykes

Sidney Redlitch........................................................................................ Robert Forester

PRODUCTION STAFF

Director.......................................................................................... Cindy Gore

Stage Manager.............................................................. Sherri Trader Hynes

Set Designer.......................................................................... Ernie Matthews

Lighting Design and Special Effects...................................... Gary Finley

Sound..................................................................................... Mike Masterson

Props Coordinators............................................... Jean King, Joanne Little

and Kathy Panchyk

Costumes.....................................................................................................

Make-up and Hair................................................................. Rusty Mumford

Set Construction................. Terri Thornton, David Allen, Sharon Benchoff,

Sherri Hynes, Padi Lewis,

Ernie Matthews and Mary Veise

Set Decorating......................................................... Jean King, Joanne Little

and Kathy Panchyk

Rehearsal Assistants..................... Meredith Rogers and Zachery Rogers

Publicity.................................................................. Kristi Toadvine VanMeter

Logo design................................................................................ Vincent Gore

Program.................................................. David Allen and David Oberholtzer

T-Shirts and Cast Party ................................................................Carol Alex

WHO’S WHO

Cindy Gore (Director) Cindy weaves her magic spell as director once again for the Community Players. Other shows she has conjured include The Mouse That Roared, Little Women, Blithe Spirit, Night of January 16^th and The Pleasure of His Company. She most recently appeared on stage in a reprisal of her role as Mother Superior in Nunsense for WorWic Community College. Other favorite roles include Mama in I Remember Mama, M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias, Lizzie in The Rainmaker, Sybil Birling in An Inspector Calls, Emily Brent in Ten Little Indians, Joanne in Company, Miss Hannigan in Annie, Miss Jones in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Aunt Eller in Oklahoma!. Cindy is a librarian at WorWic Community College and will be directing a show for their Dessert Theatre in March.

Matt Bogdan (Shepard Henderson) Matt Bogdan has been involved with community theatre for over 25 years. His roles include Thomas Jefferson in 1776, Bill Sykes in Oliver!, Judd in Oklahoma!, and The Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz. He directed The Music Man, My Fair Lady, and Twelve Angry Men. Matt has also directed and produced over 50 productions at Pocomoke High School. A high school English teacher and real estate agent, Matt believes theater is a great way to meet people and practice an art that develops one's soul. He dedicates this performance to his parents, whose encouragement and enthusiasm have influenced him in all aspects of his life. He also appreciates all of the crew members who work behind the scenes, noting that their dedication and energy are essential to the success of a production.

Joey Dykes (Nicky Holroyd)

Robert Forester (Sidney Redlitch) Robert Forester is a veteran of over 60 shows; his most recent ones are Godspell, Don't Drink the Water, and You Can't Take It with You. Earlier performances include Into the Woods, Pippin, A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum, The Sound Of Music, Sugar Babies, Oklahoma!, Music Man, Snoopy, Man Of Lamancha, Two By Two, Phantom, I Remember Mama, Pirates of Penzance, Oliver, Fiddler On The Roof, Hello Dolly, and many musical revues.

Sophie Hynes (Pyewacket) Sophie is making her theatrical debut here. She is 7 years old and was adopted from the Humane Society. I think she is excited about making her stage debut, but with cats it's hard to tell if they are excited or not. She'd probably be happier at home sleeping, eating, chasing mice or playing with her 6 brothers and sisters. Special thanks to McAllister's Veterinary Service for keeping her so happy and healthy.

Susan Rogers (Queenie Holroyd) Susan is returning to Community Players’ stage after a 5 year respite. She is the director of fine and performing arts at Salisbury School and mother of four. She owns Kaleidoscope Children and Youth Productions, a children’s theatre company. Susan has performed in over thirty productions and directed over forty productions for various organizations. She has been seen in Community Players’ productions as Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun, Lucy in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, and Mrs. Shinn in Music Man, and as Ruth in SU’s Production of Pirates of Penzance to name a few. Thank you to her saint husband, Scott and four children, Meredith, Zachary, James and Madison -- without their support this wouldn’t be possible.

Amanda Welch (Gillian) Mandy is a graduate of Catholic University with a Masters of Fine Arts in Acting. At Catholic she appeared in such roles as Miss Julie in Miss Julie, Lady Macbeth and Beatrice in the Shakespeare Project, and Nina in The Seagull. She debuted with Players’ as Anne in Cheaper By the Dozen. Over the past thirteen years, she has been in such Players’ shows as Laura in the Glass Menagerie, Corie in Barefoot in the Park, Rosemary in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and most recently Essie in You Can’t Take It With You. Mandy has also been involved in many plays and theatre groups around the area including SU theatre, Parker Productions, and Baystar productions. Mandy would like to thank her friends and family for all of their love and support.

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

I am delighted once again to be directing a show for Community Players. Bell, Book and Candle has always been a favorite film of mine and the selection of the play that inspired it as part of this year’s season has given me the opportunity to cast some of my all-time favorite Players. Matt, Mandy, Susan, Robert, Joey and Sophie all bring a magical quality to this production that only an ensemble of actors of their class can achieve. The technical crew is working diligently to conjure up some devilish special effects as well. Gary, Mike, Bill, Ernie, Terri, Jean, Joanne, Becky and Sherri are brewing up a potent experience for you. This bewitching collaboration between cast and crew weaves a spell for a truly special performance. Thanks to everyone who has made it possible.

Cindy Gore

Director

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Joe Andrews – Sign-Age

Jones and Dryden Truck and Car Rental

Salisbury – Wicomico Arts Council

Wor-Wic Community College

Judy Ferrand

Bill Gore

Jim King

O'Neal's Antiques

Access 26

The Daily Times

Mike and Sandi at Q105

WBOC-TV

WMDT-TV

WICO – Cat Country

As in every production, there are individuals who have come to our aid and unfortunately are not mentioned in the program. We take this opportunity to thank everyone who made this production possible.

2005-2006 REMAINING SHOW

Laughing Stock

Directed by Sharon Benchoff and Ernie Matthews

At Guerrieri Hall, Wor-Wic Community College

June 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2006

PATRONS 2005-2006

Guardians

Dr. Lynne Everett Kel and Debbie Nagel

Tom and Susan Robinson In Memory of Mary E. Spencer

Benefactors

Barbara S. Hanson - Dance Unlimited Pat and Rod Layton

Fred G. and Clara S. Livingood MSC/ Mail Movers

Mrs. Harry L. Palmer Carol and Ed Prager

Angels

John B. and Sandra Atkins Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bloodsworth

Andy and Marilyn Booth Lloyd and Alice Foard

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon D Gladden Paul Klaverweiden and Michael T. Williams

Pepsi of Delmarva Lillian and Lester Simpson

Mr. and Mrs. George V. Stroup Barry P. Wilson

Donors

Fred and Nancy Althaus Ron and Jackie Ayers

Ms. Jane W. Bailey Philip and Melody Bankert

Ann Marie and Chris Barnes Mrs. Jane S. Buckley

Michael and Annette Conger Nina S. Downs

Hamilton and Kathleen Fox Julia A Hancock and Edward Fooks

Bernice and Irving Herrick Edgar Isaacs

Dr. Lewis and Adrianne Kadushin Jack Lynch and Joe Poveromo

Elinor H. Lynch Mary Frances Macon

Mr. and Mrs. P. Curtis Massey Susanne Morris

Marian and David Patterson John and Vickie Pick

Tom and Carolyn Plotts Ms. Gerry Schmidlin

Josephine E. Smith Lee and Manya Sterner

Ann B. Suthowski - In memory of John J. Suthowski Mary and Stephanie Taylor

Shirley Thomas Taylor M. William and Francis Tilghman

Terri and Chuck Woodward Anonymous