Written and Directed by Alison Stamps - Starkville Community Theatre

Starkville Community Theatre presentsWritten and Directedby Alison StampsMusical direction byBruce Lesley and Carole SorensonJuly 22-24 andJuly 29-31, 20107:30 p.m.Playhouse on Main

The CrewDirector .............................................................................. Alison StampsMusical Direction .............................. Carole Sorenson and Bruce LesleyAssistant Director/Stage Manager ......................... Bonnie OppenheimerBackstage Assistance ........................................................... Patricia CoxLighting/Sound Design ....................... Thomas La Foe and Casey RoweLight Operator ...................................................................... Casey RoweSound Operator .............................. Simone Cottrell and Thomas La FoeSet Design ......................................................................... Alison StampsChoreography ............................................. Pattye Archer, Blake Garrett,Alison Stamps, Lyle TateTap Dancing ......................................................................... Sarah NorrisCostumes ...................................................... Sue Snow and Derek AaronBox Office ................................................ Bob Anderson and Babs DeasProgram and Poster Design ................................................ Pattye ArcherHouse Manager Coordinator ................................................. Ann BonnerSet ConstructionGrant Alexander, Pattye Archer, Ruby Brenner, John Brocato,Tracy Campany, Matt Crane, Edwin Ellis, M.J. Etua, Blake Garrett,Madeline Golden, Brian Hawkins, Lorraine Hughes, MaureenHughes, Amy Dupire Jones, Brenda Mayo, Tracey Millsaps,Brad Moreland, Bonnie Oppenheimer, Rick Rogers, Janis Ross,KaDeen Ross, Daniel Ruff, Paul Ruff, Alison Stamps,Lyle Tate, Abigail Voller, and Christopher WalrathSpecial ThanksStarkville First Baptist Church, Pattye Archer,Sullivan’s Office Supply, World Neighbors Association,Lyle Tate, Thomas La Foe, Marianne Ulmer,Kris Lee, Michelle Guyton, Linda Breazeale,Cherri Golden, The Lodge, Michael Elliott, Tom Jenkins,Joan Butler and Family-Centered Programs / Starkville School District

The Songs - Act One“The Avenue Q Theme Song” from Avenue QThe Glee Club“Anything Goes” from Anything GoesMadeline and the Glee Club“Voulez-Vous” from Mamma Mia!Abigail, Brenda, Brian, Grant, Janis, Lorraine, Mary Kathryn, Matt,MJ, Rick, and Tracey“Too Darn Hot” from Kiss Me, Kate!Blake and the Glee Club men“Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man of Mine” from ShowboatMJ“Mama I’m a Big Girl Now” from HairsprayAbby, Mary Kathryn, Ruby, Tracey, Madeline, and Brenda“Just One Person” from Snoopy: The MusicalBrian, Amy, Janis, Lorraine, and the Glee Club“Day by Day” from GodspellRuby and the Glee Club with John on guitar“I’m Not Wearing Underwear Today” from Avenue QGrant“Poor Unfortunate Souls” from The Little MermaidMadeline“Oh, What a Night (December 1963)” from Jersey BoysThe Glee Club men“Lida Rose / Will I Ever Tell You” from The Music ManBrad, Brian, John, Rick, and Mary Kathryn“Zip” from Pal JoeyBrenda, Amy, Tracey, and Mary Kathryn“Freak Flag” from Shrek: the MusicalThe Glee ClubRehearsalfor Heart &Music @ 5

The Songs - Act Two“Bui-Doi” from Miss SaigonRick with Brad, Brian, Grant, John, Matt, Mary Kathryn, Maureen,MJ, and Ruby“Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat” from Guys and DollsBrad and the Glee Club“Kiss the Girl” from The Little MermaidThe Glee Club men“Go Into Your Dance” from 42 nd StreetJanis, Lorraine, Brenda, and the Glee Club women“You’re Just In Love (I Wonder Why?)” from Call Me MadamMatt and the Glee Club women“Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” from Les MiserablesRick and John“No Man Left For Me” from The Will Rogers FolliesTracey, Brenda, Janis, Lorraine, Amy, and Maureen“Xanadu” from XanaduMJ and the Glee Club“Walk Like a Man” from Jersey BoysThe Glee Club“Unexpected Song” from Song and DanceMaureen“Heart and Music” from A New BrainBlake, Brad, John and the Glee Club“Run Freedom Run” from Urinetown: the MusicalJohn, Brad, Blake and the Glee ClubThere will be a 10-minute intermission between acts.

About the CastGrant AlexanderThe ABC's of Broadway marks Grant's second summer musical revue atSCT and his third mainstage show. He was last seen on the SCT stage inlast season’s opener, the comedy Leading Ladies, as the dimwitted“Butch.” Grant is also an active performer on the Mississippi StateUniversity campus, where, in addition to pursuing his B.A. in English, he isa member of the MSU Show Choir, Blitz, and an active participant inTheatre MSU productions, having appeared in recent productions of TheApple Tree, Anything To Declare, and Little Shop of Horrors. Grant wouldlike to thank his fellow "students" for being an absolute joy to work withand Alison for giving him the opportunity to come and play with the SCTplayers once again! And, as a point of clarification, in case there should beany doubt, Grant does indeed wear underwear every day, 365 days a year.“Enjoy the show!”Ruby BrennerRuby is a Starkville native about to enter her senior year as a music educationmajor at MSU with an emphasis in voice. Ruby has been in MSU’s ConcertChoir and Chamber Singers for the last three years and has a fabulous job atMSU’s Wildlife and Fisheries Department. The ABC’s of Broadway isRuby’s first performance on the SCT stage, and she would like to thank thecast and crew for making her feel like part of the family. Ruby has met a lotof wonderful people and has had a blast preparing for the show!John BrocatoJohn could not be more excited to be in his first SCT summer revue. Herecently appeared in his first SCT show ever, the wholly fantastic Ug! TheCaveman Musical, and he fully intends on appearing in many, many moreduring the years to come. John appeared in numerous productions while hewas an undergraduate at MSU, including Look Homeward, Angel;Rhinoceros; Foxfire; and Terra Nova. He has also been a musician since theage of 7, and, in addition to performing/writing/recording as a solo artist,he’s a member of at least four rock bands: the Persians, Skeleton Crew, theTuffskinz, and the Doomsters. During the day, John works in the BagleyCollege of Engineering helping engineering students improve their writingand speaking skills. Most importantly, he loves sharing life with hisawesome wife, Kay, his awesome kids, Bailey, Vinny, and Sicily, and hisawesome dachshund, Glad. John thanks everyone involved with The ABC’sof Broadway for their hard work and for making this such a fun andrewarding experience.

About the CastMatt CraneThe ABC’s of Broadway marks Matt's third summer musical revue atSCT. Matt is a senior theatre major at Mississippi State and has beeninvolved in their productions of The Little Shop of Horrors, Anything toDeclare, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Emperor's New Clothes, andRabbit Hole. Here at SCT, Matt worked backstage for Catfish Moonduring its run at the AACT national competition and has been a part the2008 and 2009 summer revues, Company, The Complete Works ofWilliam Shakespeare [Abridged], and most recently Ug! The CavemanMusical. "Big thank-you to Alison, Bonnie, Bruce, the Band, Carole,Pattye, Lyle, Sue, and everyone else who made this possible. Also, tothe cast, you have been amazing to work with."MJ EtuaMJ, a senior, is one of the original members of the Glee Club. Aftergraduation she plans to attend Princeton University, where she has beenoffered a Glee Club scholarship and an Artistic Roller Skatingscholarship. MJ is also a member of the USA Roller Sports 2010 Juniorand Senior Figure Skating Word Team. Next semester she will competeat the 2010 Pan American Championships in Rosario, Argentina, andthe 2010 Roller Figure World Championships in Portimao,Portugal. She has a gold and two silver medals from the2009 World Artistic Roller Skating Championships held inFreiburg, Germany. Her hobbies are reading, watching oldmovie musicals, roller-skating, and retro culture. MJ’sfavorite quote is “A million lights are dancing, and thereyou are, a shooting star!”Blake GarrettBlake is ecstatic to be appearing in his second productionwith Starkville Community Theatre! He is very thankfulfor the amazing friends he has found in his SCT cast mates and excitedfor everyone to see all of the hard work that has gone into The A, B, C’sof Broadway. Blake thanks Alison Stamps for allowing him to be a partof this amazing production! He has been dancing and singing sincebefore he can remember and appreciates all the support and love fromhis family and friends for letting him let his freak flag fly.

About the CastMadeline GoldenMadeline is happy to be onstage again singing and tapping and enjoyingfun times with old and new friends in SCT's summer musical revue. Shesends congratulations to Alison for the great job she has done directingthe show. "What a grand debut, Alison!" Madeline’s thanks go to Bonniefor her hard work as assistant director and "word police;" to Sarah,Pattye, and Lyle for their choreography; and to Carole and Bruce fortheir magical, musical fingers! Madeline sends love and appreciation toall the cast, crew, and musicians for the great times and the many, manylaughs. Madeline works at MSU in the Office of AgriculturalCommunications and lives at home with her babies - Thumper,Moogene, Max, Wally, and Rowdy.Brian HawkinsWith his performance in The A, B, C's of Broadway, Brian makes it aneven dozen in summer musical revue appearances at StarkvilleCommunity Theatre. This is also his 20th on-stage appearance overall atthe Playhouse on Main. Most recently seen reprising the role of“Smudge” in Plaid Tidings, Brian has performed a variety of comedicand dramatic roles on the SCT stage, though he still hopes one day tostage a scaled-down version of The Phantom of the Opera so he can playthe title role. When not "shedding his housecoat" at SCT, Brian works asthe editor of the Starkville Daily News and is actively involved as avolunteer with the Oktibbeha County Relay for Life and the MSUFamous Maroon Band, among other activities. He is also a member ofFirst United Methodist Church, where he sings in the chancel choir.Brian lovingly dedicates this performance to the memory of twowonderful women: Lora Defore, whose friendship and mentoring overthe years he will always treasure, and Verna Ramsey, a great lady with azest for life that was unparalleled and a loving heart to match.Lorraine HughesLorraine returned to the stage after too many years to count for SortaLove Songs earlier this spring. She enjoyed working with the StarkvilleCommunity Theatre folks so much that she is now in this summer'smusical and has really enjoyed the work and friendships that haveensued. When she is not singing about sauerkraut, worms, recipes, andletting her freak flag fly, she teaches mathematics and statistics at MSU.She is very thankful to her husband, Ben, for his support and tolerancefor many dinnerless nights. “You rock, Alison!”

About the CastMaureen HughesMaureen, a sophomore at Mississippi State University majoring in theatreand accounting, is thrilled to be making her debut on the SCT stage. Afterhelping with tech for five SCT shows, she has officially become a regularat the theater. You may have seen her in the recent productions of SortaLove Songs and The Apple Tree, in which she played “Eve”…unexpectedly. She would like to thank her friends and family for onceagain supporting her in all her theatre endeavors, and she knows for a factthat everyone will love the show…not that it’s expected or anything.Amy Dupire JonesAmy hasn't set foot on stage since high school, and the only drama in herlife comes from homeschooling her four young children. Her wonderfulhusband has the joy of putting them all to bed on rehearsal andperformance nights, and that's what keeps Amy looking so young and ...sane(-ish). When she's not herding kids, Amy writes fiction and teachesfor an online teachers certification program. She is grateful to the cast ofThe A, B, C's of Broadway for making her initiation back to the stage somuch fun. It's been a joy to sing and play with such warm and talentedpeople.Brenda MayoBrenda is happy to be a part of Mrs. Shuster's Glee Club. Brenda is a third-year junior, having transfered from St. Nicholas School in the Bronx.Brenda performed in SCT's regional glee competition Let Freedom Singand 10 out of 10: A Perfect Score. She also assisted Mr. La Foe's dramaclass production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare[Abridged]. Brenda thanks her favorite teachers – Ms. Stamps, Ms.Oppenheimer, and Ms. Sorenson – as well as Coach Lesley for all oftheir help. She thinks they all deserve a big raise. (“Do you think that willget me an ‘A’ in their classses?”)Tracey MillsapsGetting once again to be a cast member of the SCT summer musical issuch a treat for Tracey. “Sharing the stage with all this great talent is awonderful way to spend a summer and helps to satisfy my longing forBroadway lights.” She thanks Alison and Bonnie for their great organizeddirection and Carole and Bruce for sharing their musical talents with thegroup. She also sends a big thanks to her husband, Paul, who patientlyhelped her learn her lyrics!

About the CastBrad MorelandThe A, B, C's of Broadway is Brad's fourth production with StarkvilleCommunity Theatre. He was last seen performing in Sorta Love Songsand before that as "Frankie" in the SCT production of Plaid Tidings.Before that he played "Doc" in Leading Ladies. Brad thanks Alison,Bonnie, Bruce, Carole, and the amazing cast and crew for making thisproduction such a joy. "It is such a humbling experience to share the stagewith these super talented people whom I have admired for so many years.It's a privilege to call them my friends."Rick RogersRick appears tonight in his second summer musical revue at SCT. Inaddition to last year's revue, he was seen in Plaid Tidings here on the SCTstage. When Rick is not singing in the Glee Club, he is an engineer withTronox, Inc., in Hamilton, MS. He has lived in Columbus for the last twoyears, has thoroughly enjoyed his SCT experiences, and looks forward tomore!!!!Janis RossJanis is excited and proud to be performing in her first SCT musical revue.She is glad to be working with such a great cast and crew, and sheanticipates taking away many fond memories from this experience. Janisthanks God and her family and friends for being so supportive of her. Sheespecially thanks her little sister KaDeen, who has been her constantcompanion and helps her to rehearse at home. Janis also thanks MarianneUlmer, her first director, who encouraged her to continue being involved intheatre. Janis is a sophomore at MSU, majoring in journalism and theatre.She recently appeared in The Apple Tree at MSU as a part of the chorus.Janis enjoys reading, writing fiction, and anything involving music.Mary Kathryn SanfordMary Kathryn is a recent graduate of the University of Mississippi. Whilein school, she performed with the University of Mississippi’s OperaTheatre Department in Die Fledermaus, Too Many Sopranos, Carmen, LaPerichole, Gianni Schicchi, From the Met to Broadway and Back Again,and Brush Up Your Shakespeare. This is Mary Kathryn’s third summerrevue appearance, and she is delighted to be back on SCT’s stage withnew and familiar faces. She looks forward to staying involved with theStarkville Community Theatre this fall. She thanks her fiancé, family, andfriends for their love and support.

About the CastAbigail VollerAbigail is thankful for such a loving SCT family who has welcomed herback with open arms; she is so happy to be back on the stage with hertheatre friends, both old and new. This show is Abigail's third productionwith SCT, having previously performed in A… My Name Will Always BeAlice and The Power of One. The A, B, C's of Broadway has been a showof fun, giggles, and belly-laughs, and Abigail thanks Alison, Bonnie,Carole, Bruce, Pattye, and Lyle (and the rest of the cast and crew) fortheir leadership and hard work on the show; she also thanks her parentsfor their continued support of her theatre life. Abigail begins work as alecturer at MSU in the fall and currently resides in Starkville with her cat,Elizabeth.Kat HesterKat is so grateful for Alison and all of her talented friends at SCT. It'sbeen a long time since she's been able to join in all the fun!!! Kathas spent the past few years exploring the arts with students in the VIVAprogram at Armstrong Middle School. "I love being around young peoplewho are just beginning to see their own possibilities. It's exciting to be apart of this creative 'validation' process with energetic adolescents!" 2010marks the beginning of her 29th year in the Mississippi public schoolsystem with 24 of them invested in the Starkville School District.Her own three awesome children are out of the Hester nest and have madetheir homes in Hattiesburg, New Orleans, and Tuscaloosa. Kat enjoysthe weekends with her wonderful husband, Charles, and impromptu visitsover to her dad's. Their four crazy, lovable pets keep her grounded andvery, very busy. “Here's to the Middle-of-the-Human-Timeline-Agendaand the beginning of my next journey!!!! Cheers, y'all!”Bonnie OppenheimerBonnie is a professor of mathematics at Mississippi University forWomen. Although she sang in the chorus for six of these summermusicals, she had so much fun backstage skinny dipping with the DixieSwim Club, she decided to stay backstage this summer. She thankseveryone in the awesome cast for putting up with her backstage behavior(grading papers, of course!). “Thanks to everyone for their patience as Ilearn what to do in this new role. And a special thanks to Alison, whoknows what I’m supposed to be doing really well, and can lead methrough it!”

From the DirectorThe joy and enthusiasm that you see on stage is something that I havebeen able to see all summer, and I am thrilled that you can experience itwith those of us in The A, B, C’s of Broadway. As a director, I havebeen honored to work with talented people who were willing to try anything(even jazz hands). As a result, we have shared a lot of laughs andcreated a lot of memories. In the end, the hard work and dedication ofthe cast, crew, and musicians have made this tremendous show.To the cast, thank you for your dedication and talent. You are the dreamcast because your “glee club” spirit is infectious. I love watching youon stage. More than that, I have loved the moments that we have hadduring rehearsals. This summer, we have celebrated birthdays, an engagement,and a pseudo-marriage. We also shared some recipes (vs.remedies), scuttling, jazz hands, Ethel Merman, and Bolivia Fig NewtonJohn. Thanks for making this so much fun!On the technical side, I would like to thank Bonnie Oppenheimer for allher help. Music question? Ask Bonnie for help. Clapping question? AskBonnie for help. Air conditioning flooding? Ask Bonnie for help. Nomatter what challenge we faced, she always came through and helpedwith everything. Because of her talent, patience, and understanding, shewas the perfect AD for the show. Thanks, Bonnie, for everything thatyou have done. Also, Casey, Patricia, and Simone, you make everyonelook good! Thanks for all that you have done. Casey and Simone, I reallyappreciate the fact that you had to work without air conditioning.You two are extremely dedicated!I must take a moment to express my appreciation to Carole Sorensonand Bruce Lesley. These two musical directors made my job easy.Carole worked with the cast in June in order to help us learn all 26songs. With her patience, talent, and birthday cake surprises, we wereable to make it through the arduous task. Although the audience maynot see Carole on the stage, I can assure you that her work is centerstage. She is truly the unseen cast member, and we could not have doneit without her. Also, she prepared the cast for Bruce’s leg of the show.Bruce had the challenge of learning the 26 songs after the cast, but hedid a wonderful job of stepping in during the month of July. He workedcountless hours preparing this music and practicing with Jim and James,and their dedication shows.

Bruce, I will miss our morning meetings and music talks! Thank you forall that you have done. This theatre is fortunate to have the talent of all ofthese musicians.Other individuals who gave their support should also be applauded.When I asked for some help, these volunteers were ready for thechallenge. There are too many people to name them all, but I must say aspecial thank you to Thomas La Foe, Sarah Norris, Sue Snow, and LyleTate. These individuals went beyond helping—they were as dedicated tothe show as the cast. Also, I must say a special thank you to PattyeArcher, who taught me everything she knows. It is hard to follow in thefootsteps of someone who has directed these summer revues for tenyears. If I had a question, a problem, or a creative block, she helped out.When there were times that I didn’t even believe that it could all be done,she was my “Just One Person.” Thank you, Pattye, for being there! You,too, are a part of the Glee Club. We wouldn’t have it any other way.AlisonThe 2010 Glee Club members include (front row, l-r) Maureen Hughes,Janis Ross, Madeline Golden, MJ Etua, Mary Kathryn Sanford, (middle row,l-r)Blake Garrett, Ruby Brenner, Brenda Mayo, Amy Dupire Jones, AbigailVoller, Tracey Millsaps, Lorraine Hughes, Matt Crane, (back row, l-r) RickRogers, Brian Hawkins, Brad Moreland, John Brocato, and Grant Alexander.

Our 2010-2011 Officers& Board of DirectorsOfficersPresident Alison StampsVice President-President Elect Andrew WatkinsVice President for Membership Lyle TateVice President for Play Selection Terry McDowellTreasurer Bob AndersonSecretary Abigail VollerHistorian Patricia CoxPast President Krista VowellBoard of Directors2008 - 2011Don Mabry, Lynn Spruill, Tommy Tomlinson2009 - 2012Happy Deas, Kelly Marsh, Beth Ramsey2007 - 2010Karyn Brown, Walter Diehl, Linda MorseThis show is dedicatedto the memory ofSCT founding memberDr. Dominic Cunetto.“Thank you for all youdid to make SCT andthe Playhouse on Maina reality!”

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SCT presents its 2010-2011 SeasonBy Paul Slade SmithDirected by Thomas La FoeSeptember 9-12 and 14-18, 2010By Stephen MetcalfeDirected by Paula MabryOctober 28-31, and November 2-6, 2010Music by William Finn,Book by Rachel SheinkinDirected by Paul RuffFebruary 10-13 and 15-19, 2011By Lucinda McDermottDirected by Mary-Kay BelantApril 7-10, and 12-16, 2011