October 29 – November 21, 2010 - Playhouse 22

Directed by Jonathan Wierzbicki
October 29 – November 21, 2010
The Crucible is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
The East Brunswick Community Arts Center
2010-2011

About Playhouse 22
It's almost impossible to believe that, after an extended absence from the theatre scene, Playhouse 22 has just
completed an exciting and successful first season at our new home on Cranbury Road. Not a group to rest on
our laurels, we have an even more exciting season planned for our 2010-2011 season - and we want you to be
part of it!
We hope you will enjoy our upcoming season, opening with the smash popular musical, "How to Succeed in
Business Without Really Trying" - to be revived on Broadway in 2011, but you can see it with us first!! This is
followed by Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible,” “Curtains,” William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” and
the Broadway Blockbuster-hit “Hairspray.” In addition, we are offering two "Black Box" shows as part of our “On
the Edge” series, presenting “As Bees in Honey Drown” and “All the King’s Women” to add to our existing offering
of shows. And if that weren't enough, treat yourself and your family to our annual holiday offering, "A
Christmas Carol". As you can see, we are offering our community a fun, enjoyable, and entertaining year of
quality theatre.
As always, please feel free to visit our website at www.Playhouse22.org for updated information about our shows,
presentations and special events!
Thank you for your continued patronage to Playhouse 22. For over 52 years we have been part of the East
Brunswick community, and we look forward to another 50 years plus of giving you quality entertainment at an
affordable price. See you at the Playhouse!
Sincerely,
Ray Dobrovolsky
President, East Brunswick Community Players at Playhouse 22
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�is season is lovingly dedicated to
Michelle Catania and noah Wolf Landis
taken from our lives far too soon.
�is program has been made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council
on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for
the Arts; through a grant provided by the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage
Commission/Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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Cast (in order of appearance)
Betty Parris Sophia Navarette
Reverend Samuel Parris Phil Bramson
Tituba Sheena D. Horne
Abigail Williams Quinn Shephard
Susanna Wallcott Alison McCabe
Ann Putnam Lori Fabian
Thomas Putnam Lance Hilfman
Mercy Lewis Caroline Fabian
Mary Warren Casey Chartier
John Proctor Robert Scott Langdon
Rebecca Nurse Susan Schwirck
Giles Corey Norman Halvorsen
Reverend John Hale Bob Nutter
Elizabeth Proctor Faith Dowgin
Ezekiel Cheever Ken Paris
John Willard Mike Sundberg
Judge Hathorne Bob Dumpert
Deputy Governor Danforth Mike Fabian
Sarah Good Marie Fiorello
Synopsis of Scenes
ACT I – Scene 1: A bedroom in Reverend Samuel Parris’ house, Salem,
Massachusetts, in the spring of the year 1692.
ACT I – Scene 2: The common room of Proctor’s house, eight days later.
Intermission
ACT II - Scene 1: The vestry of the Salem Meeting House, two weeks later.
ACT II - Scene 2: A cell in Salem jail, three months later.
The Crucible is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

Production Crew
Director Jonathan Wierzbicki
Producer Adam Neary
Stage Manager Pauline A. Milano
Set Design Kevin Gunther
Lighting Design Kevin Gunther
Costumer Sue Takacs
Properties/Set Dressing Joanne Guerriero
Sound Design Jonathan Wierzbicki
Sound Operator David Fertik
Lighting Operator Will Kaplan
Poster/Program Design Mark Kalet
CAST BIOS
Phil Bramson (Reverend Samuel Parris): Favorite roles over the years: Gisli in String Fever;
Porter in Macbeth; Doctor in A Few Good Men; Lazar Wolf in Fiddler on a Roof; Thompson in
1776; Sherlock Holmes in The Sign of Four; Van Swieten in Amadeus; James Leeds in Children
of a Lesser God; Alan Strang in Equus; and William Roper in A Man for All Seasons.
Still waiting to appear on Law and Order. Phil would like to thank his family for their love and
encouragement whenever he's struck by the urge to pretend to be someone else.
Casey Chartier (Mary Warren) is a senior at the Middlesex County Vo-Tech School of Performing
Arts in East Brunswick. Credits include: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Pillowman, A Midsummer
Night's Dream, Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom. Film credits are Sex Ed, Does My
Asteroid Look Fat in these Jeans, Bethlehem to Brooklyn: Breaking the Surface, and a currently
untitled Senior film project. She would like to extend awesome thank-yous to the Jonathan,
Paula, Adam, cast, crew, parents for the chauffeur service since I failed my driver's test, and
Arthur Miller for writing this play, I rather like it.
Faith Dowgin (Elizabeth Proctor) is so pleased to be back at Playhouse 22. Her last show with
them was "The Heiress", in 2004. Other Playhouse 22 productions include "The Somewhat
True Tale of Robin Hood", "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told", and "Two on the Aisle, Three
in a Van". Favorite roles at other area theaters include Luisa in "The Fantasticks", Bella in
"Lost in Yonkers", and Lenny in "Crimes of the Heart". Many thanks to Jonathan for the opportunity,
and to John and Caden for happily giving her time to "play".
Bob Dumpert (Judge Hathorne) last appeared at Playhouse 22 as Grandpa in “You Can't Take
It With You" and has performed in numerous area theater productions: “Guys and Dolls” (Arvide),
“Othello” (Brabantio), “12 Angry Men” (Juror 11), “Macbeth” (Banquo/Seward), “The
Odd Couple” (Roy), “Little Shop of Horrors” (Mushnick), “Urinetown” (Cladwell), “Arcadia
(Noakes), “My Fair Lady” (Col. Pickering), “The Importance of Being Ernest” (Rev. Chasuble),
“Sweeney Todd” (Judge Turpin), “Gross Indecency”(Carson), “She Loves Me” (Sipos), “A
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Senex), “Titanic” (Isidor Strauss), “Pippin”
(Charlemagne), “Threepenny Opera” (Matt), “The Merry Widow” (Gen. Novicovitch) and
Merlin in “Camelot.

Lori Fabian (Ann Putnam) is delighted to be making her debut performance at Playhouse 22,
and to be sharing the stage with Mike and Caroline. Recent roles include Nurse Ratched in
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest” and Golde in “Fiddler On the Roof” at Main Street Theatre
in Sayreville. Other favorite roles include Phoebe Reece in Circle Players’ “Farndale Avenue
Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild” Dramatic Society’s Production of “A Christmas
Carol”; Aldonza/Dulcinea in “Man of La Mancha,” and the title roles in Antigone, an original
musical, and in “Mame.” Thanks, Jonathan, Adam, and Paula. Gennie, you’ll be in the next
one!
Mike Fabian (Deputy Governor Danforth) is very happy to be making his debut performance
with Playhouse 22 and to be sharing the stage with his wife and daughter for the first time
ever. Mike has performed in NJ as Caiaphas in JC Superstar (NENA Productions)and
Michael Flaherty in Playboy of the Western World (Circle)and has also acted and directed in
Los Angeles, NY, Mississippi, and New Orleans. Favorite roles include Zubritski in Fools and
Jean in Miss Julie.
Marie Fiorello (Sarah Good) has been involved in community theatre for nearly 20 years. She
has produced many shows and worked backstage in various capacities. However, her favorite
thing to do is to be on stage. She is glad to be working with Jonathan and other Mockers
once again. She only wishes the rehearsal process wasn't so grueling. Onstage credits
include: Reverend Mother in Nunsense I and II, Mrs. Paroo in Music Man, Widow Douglas in
Tom Sawyer, Lady Beaconsfield in Jekyll & Hyde, Nanny in Uncle Vanya and Mrs. Dubois in
To Kill A Mockingbird to name a few. Much love to her wonderful family and friends. xox
Norm Halvorsen (Giles Corey) has been doing Community Theater in New Jersey for the past
25 years. He was last seen at the Villagers Theatre as Antonio in Pinocchio. Some of his resent
favorite roils are Judge Taylor, To Kill a Mockingbird, Clarence Darrow, Never The Sinner,
Dr.Rank, A Dolls House. Norm is a graduate from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
[he won’t tell what year]. He is happy to be working with Jonathan again. Thanks for the love
and support from Mo and Megan.
Lance Hilfman (Thomas Putnam), making his Playhouse 22 "re-debut," after many years, is
thrilled to be working with such a talented cast and crew. No stranger to area stages Lance
would like to thank Jonathan, Paula and Adam for their faith and confidence. Of course, none
of this would be possible without the undying support of Chriss, Alex and Jay!
Sheena D. Horne (Tituba) is a 2008 Theatre Degree graduate. Horne Stage credits includes
“Saving Us Saints”, “Days of Absence”, “Amen Corner”, “1001 Black Invention”, “What Type
of Love Is This”,“The Philadelphia Story”, “The Adventures of Pistachio: A Brooklyn Girl Made
From Trash”, “A Grandmother's Prayer,” Sex, Relationships & Sometimes Love”, “Something
Outrageous”,”The Virgin Mary Monologues” and “Prayers for Ghetto”. Horne Film Credits
Includes: “Trapped”, “Step Up 2”,”The Remake of A Raisin In The Sun”, and “Paradise”. Upcoming
films include “Spiltend”s and “The Fellaz” Horne received her training at : New Jersey
School of Dramatic Arts, The Stress Factory Comedy School ,and past training at: Joy of Motion
Dance School, where she studied Ballet and Hip Hop Dancing.
Robert Scott Langdon (John Proctor): Playhouse 22 debut. NYC: The People Vs. Mona (Narrator).
Philadelphia: Evita (Englishman/Peron us); The Sound Of Music (Admiral Von
Schrieber); Baby Case (Norman Schwarzkopf); Bunnicula (Robert Monroe). Regional Theater:
1776 (John Adams); Tommy (Ernie); Camelot (Arthur); Oliver (Fagin); Julius Caesar (Cassius);

Auschwitz Lullaby (Canada); Fiddler On The Roof (Perchick); A Christmas Carol (Original oneman
adaptation). Film: Shadows; Merlin-A Midwestern Tale. TV: Aesop's Shop. Special
thanks to Florence Birdwell, his amazing wife Malisa and their two beautiful children Mikaela
and Connor.
Allison McCabe (Susanna Wallcott) is from Sayreville and is a senior at the Middlesex County
Vo-Tech High School in East Brunswick where she majors in acting, but is taught all aspect of
Theatre. Professional Credits Include: The Truth About Sex (Daily Fiber Films). Educational
Credits: Does My Asteroid Look Fat In These Jeans? (2010 Senior Showcase by Novas Productions),
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mustardseed), The Other Side of Stick River Road
(Katy), Cameron’s Choice (Leslie). She has been Front of House Manager for both the 2010
Senior Showcase and Cleo Mack’s Discover Dance. She will also be part of the 2011 Senior
Showcase (Novas Productions) this upcoming year.
Sophia Navarrete (Betty Parris), 11, is currently a fifth grader at The Chapin School in Princeton
NJ. She is making her acting debut in The Crucible. Sophia is active in many activities
and enjoys lacrosse, water polo, and playing the piano. As a member of Trinity Church Choir
Princeton, Sophia has toured and performed in many venues including the National Cathedral
in Washington DC and with the American Classical Symphony Orchestra in NYC. She enjoys
spending time with her family, especially her brother Mateo, her sister Olivia, and her French
Bulldog, Humphrey.
Bob Nutter (Reverend John Hale) is delighted to be a part of Playhouse 22’s production of The
Crucible. Working with such a talented and enthusiastic director, cast and crew has made this
an exhilarating, and most enjoyable experience. Recent roles include: McNair in 1776 at
Plays-in-the-Park, Avram in Fiddler and Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd both with the North
Brunswick Adult Drama Group, and Dr. Berensteiner in A New Brain at Rutgers Cabaret Theatre.
Thanks as always to his loving wife Sharon and their two daughters Abigail and Julia for
their support.
Ken Paris (Ezekiel Cheever) was most recently seen in Playhouse 22's "How to Succeed in
Business Without Really Trying." He appeared in last season's "You Can't Take It With You"
and in Villager's Theatre's production of "A Few GoodMen." Long-time Playhouse 22 audiences
may remember him from the 80's and90's in "Dames at Sea," "Baby," "Sweet Charity,"
"Kiss Me, Kate," and many others he can't quite remember anymore.
Susan Schwirck’s (Rebecca Nurse) first role was a daffodil in a third grade production of
“Sleeping Beauty”. Since then she has assayed many parts, but never another botanical one.
Favorite roles include Daisy (“Driving Miss Daisy”), Mrs. Beckoff (“Torch Song Trilogy”),
Catherine Petkoff, (“Arms and the Man”), Laura (“Second Time Around”), Mrs. Baker (“Come
Blow Your Horn”), Anne Stanley (“Forty Carats”), Flo Owens (“Picnic”), Vita Louise (“Harvey”),
Ruth (“Blythe Spirit”), Betty Meeks (“The Foreigner”) and Bille Dawn (“Born Yesterday”).
When not treading the boards, Susan enjoys playing tennis, volunteering for Recording for the
Blind and Dyslexic, dancing of all sorts and life with Luke.
Quinn Shephard (Abigail Williams), 15, is thrilled to be performing at Playhouse 22 in her alltime
favorite show. Quinn made her stage debut at 5 years old, playing Princess Ying in PIP’s
The King and I. Since then, she has worked primarily in film; credits include "Harrison’s Flowers,"
"From Other Worlds," and "Assassination of a High School President." She received a
Young Artist Award nomination for her role as “Donna” in Warner Bros. "Unaccompanied Mi-

nors." Quinn would like to thank her parents for all their support, especially her mom, who’s
been a great coach in acting as well as life…and to the cast: my apologies for getting you all
hanged! :)
Mike Sundburg (John Willard) would just like to say, "How do you KNOW she is a witch?".
OK, got that out of the way. He's absolutely beside his schizophrenic self to be doing Willard
(Scott) for all you fine patrons of CT. Sidenote: he's modeled his character after 'Herbert' from
'Family Guy'. 'Nuff said. Not much more to add, 'cept to say thanks again to some truly creative
and amazing friends. Big ups to all you's.
CREW
Jonathan Wierzbicki (Director) is thrilled to be making his directorial debut with Playhouse 22.
He studied theatre at the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Directing credits
include Side Man; Rhinoceros; To Kill a Mockingbird; Small Craft Warnings; The Pillowman;
Of Mice and Men; Inherit the Wind; The Bald Soprano; The Boys Next Door; The Nerd; And
Miss Reardon Drinks a Little; Not About Nightingales; Brighton Beach Memoirs, The Root of
Chaos; and Death of a Salesman. Acting Credits- Off Broadway- Two on the Aisle, Three in a
Van; Regional Theatre- Lone Star (Alliance Rep); Picnic (NJ Theatre Guild); Squabbles (Hunterdon
Hills Playhouse); The Odd Couple (Strand Theatre). Acted throughout New Jersey local
theatres. Favorite productions include- A View From the Bridge (Marco); Balm in Gilead (Joe);
Wit (Jason); The Two Gentleman of Verona (Proteus); The Pillowman (Katurian); A Streetcar
Named Desire (Stanley). Film- Done by Thursday; High Dive. Special thanks to Mary Lynn for
leading me into Salem, and to my wonderful wife and children for letting daddy 'finish the
hat'.
Adam Neary (Producer) is thrilled to be working with such a talented cast and crew. He is
currently a member of the Playhouse 22 Board of Directors, as well as Vice President of the
East Brunswick Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. Last season, Adam produced “The Odd
Couple: Female Version” and “You Can’t Take It With You” and will be producing “Curtains”
opening next February and “Hairspray” opening in June. He would like to thank his friends
and family for their patience and keeping up with him. PS: Eat corn.
Pauline A. Milano (Stage Manager) had worked throughout the years at Playhouse 22 in various
capacities, but she is even more delighted to be part of such a great experience as “The
Crucible” this year. Last year, Paula had the honor of being the first stage manager to embark
on the beautiful new stage with “The Odd Couple – Female Version.” With a degree from
Mason Gross School of the Arts in Theater Production, Paula enjoys using her skills with such
a talented producer, director, designers, and cast. Love and many thanks go out to her mom,
Paula, and son, Eric, for their support and for helping her maintain some semblance of sanity.
Kevin Gunther (Set Design/Lighting Design) is happy to be associated with this talented ensemble
of performers and to be once again working at Playhouse 22. Recent design credits include
Playhouse 22’s productions of “Brigadoon” and “Jewtopia” (Set and Lighting). Kevin is
the proud recipient of the 2010 NJ ACT “David P. McMenemie Award” and has received
two NJ ACT Perry Award nominations for Outstanding Lighting Design, “Of Mice and Men”
and “The Father of the Bride” . He has recently been honored by a Count Basie Theater
“Basie Award” nomination for Outstanding Lighting Design. The proud father of internationally
renowned “Ska” musician, Kevin Jr., US Army Capt. Lorraine, college junior Matthew and
Robert, he thanks them for their constant love and support. Still deeply in love with Carolyn,

his wife of 30 years, he thanks her for tolerating this insanity known as theatre and looks forward
to many more years of happiness in their almost “empty nest”.
Sue Takacs (Costume Design) is thrilled to be back at Playhouse 22 where last season she costumed
both "Guys and Dolls" and "Brigadoon." She is proud to be the recipient of the 2010
NJ Community Theater Award for Outstanding Costume Design for "Damn Yankees." Her
best accomplishment to date has been to have her costume designs in the NYC Fringe Festival
where she costumed "Two on the Aisle," for director and playwright, Mary Lynn Dobson.
Other favorite costume credits include "Urinetown," "My Fair Lady," "Music Man," and
"Evita." Best wishes to a very talented cast. Thanks, Jonathan, for the opportunity to work
with you.
Joanne Guerriero (Set Dressing/Props): Joanne is happy to be making her "primping and
propping" debut at Playhouse 22. Other set credits include "Rumors", "Arsenic & Old Lace",
"Dial M for Murder", "The Odd Couple" and "Brighton Beach Memoirs" (for “Crucible” director
Jonathan Wierzbicki), all at The Villagers. As an actress she has appeared in "Evita" (Eva
Peron), "Kiss Me, Kate" (Kate), “The Mousetrap” (Molly Ralston), “Side by Side” (Alto) and
“Best Little Whorehouse….” (Doatsie Mae), among many others. She has been seen at Don’t
Tell Mama in NYC in the three-person show, “Love and Other Things”. Thanks to JW for the invitation!
David Fertik (Sound Operator) is thrilled to be a part of this amazing company. For about 9
years now, David has been a part of almost any theatrical production he can get hold of. He
has done everything from acting, to production design, and even directing. David would like
to thank the cast and crew, and his family. Check out David's website at
www.davidfertik.com.
About the Show:
The Crucible was first performed at the Martin Beck Theater on Broadway on
January 22, 1953. The reviews of the first production, which Miller felt was stylized
and too cold, were largely hostile, although The New York Times noted "a
powerful play [in a] driving performance." Nonetheless, the production won the
1953 "Best Play" Tony Award. A year later a new production succeeded and
the play became a classic. Today it is studied in high schools and universities,
because of its status as a revolutionary work of theater and for its allegorical relationship
to testimony given before the House Committee On Un-American Activities
during the 1950s. It is a central work in the canon of American drama.
The play was adapted for film twice, by Jean-Paul Sartre as the 1957 film Les
Sorcières de Salem and by Miller himself as the 1996 film The Crucible, the latter
with a cast including Paul Scofield, Daniel Day-Lewis and Winona Ryder.
Miller's adaptation earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best
Screenplay based on Previously Produced Material, his only nomination. The
play was also adapted by composer Robert Ward into an opera, The Crucible,
which was first performed in 1961 and received the Pulitzer Prize.

Thanksgiving Weekend
an evening of Classic Standards & oldies with Patsy Palma & Friends
A great night of music & memories
from the times of Sinatra, Bennett,
Elvis, Dion, etc. Vocalist Patsy
Palma, along with his very talented
friends and family come together
to perform a wonderful collection
of classics for your listening enjoyment.
�is is definitely an event
for the whole family.
Friday, november 26, 2010
8pm, Tickets $15
(General admission)

East Brunswick Community Players
Board of Directors (2010-2011)
President Ray Dobrovolsky
Vice President/Executive Producer Cindy Schwadel
Recording Secretary Kate E. Matseur
Corresponding Secretary Pete Matseur
Treasurer Angela J. Dohl
Douglas Brautigam, Barbara Gianotto, Mark Kalet,
Paula Milano, Adam Neary, Peter Riga, Ed Williams
Ex-Officio Members
Elliott Taubenslag, Joe & Dolly Vasta
Repertory Members
Rory Chalcraft, David Fertik, Sandra Fyler, Kevin Gunther,
Gregory Newton, Patsy Palma, Ken Paris, Alicia M. Picone,
Aaron Ratzan, Keri-lynn Sirkin, Marlene Zyontz
Administration
Box Office Staff Angela J. Dohl, Kate E. Matseur,
Pete Matseur, Adam Neary,
Alicia M. Picone, Peter Riga,
Marlene Zyontz
Communications/Press Adam Neary
Concessions Adam Neary, Peter Riga
Playhouse Acting Academy Douglas Brautigam, Gerry Appel
Properties & Costumes Annmarie Matseur, Kate E. Matseur
Programs & Posters Mark Kalet
Volunteers Douglas Brautigam, Ed Williams
Webmaster Mark Kalet
Special �anks
Leigh Mann, Mary Lynn Dobson, Holly Jahn, Lona Alpert
East Brunswick Division of Recreation & Community Services,
Township of East Brunswick

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OBIE AWARD WINNER
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Circle Mirror
Transformation
By Annie Baker
Directed by Anders Cato
October 5 - October 31
OBIE AWARD WINNING
MUSICAL COMEDY
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Music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen
Book by Hunter Bell
November 16 - December 12
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This Program is made possible in part by funds from the
New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Departments of State,
A Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts
and by funds form the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Attorneys at Law
congratulates
Playhouse 22
and wishes them best of luck
on their 2010 - 2011 Season.
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The East Brunswick Community Arts Center
The 2010 - 2011 SEASON
How to Succeed in Business Without really Trying
Directed by Scott Goldman
September 10 - October 10, 2010 (No Show 9/17, 18 & 19)
�e Crucible
Directed by Jonathan Wierzbicki
October 29 - November 21, 2010
a Christmas Carol
Directed and adapted by Tony Adase
December 10 - 19, 2010
Curtains
Directed by Robert Gargiullo
February 4 - 27, 2011
�e Merchant of Venice
Directed by Andrew Parks
April 8 - May 8, 2011 (No Show 4/22, 23 & 24)
Hairspray
Directed by Anamaria Kalet
June 3 - 26, 2011
And Presenting The "On the Edge" Series:
as Bees In Honey Drown
Directed by Amy Levine
January 7 - 16, 2011
all the King's Women
Directed by Walter Placzek
March 11 - 20, 2011
(Shows and dates may change due to availability.)
www.playhouse22.org or call 732-254-3939 or email info@playhouse22.org