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1989/1990 Academic Year

Play: Tartuffe

Author: Molière
Dates Performed: Oct. 11 - 15, 1989
Venue: Washington Hall
Director: Reginald Bain
Stage Manager: Christina Telesca
Producing Organization: Notre Dame Communication and Theatre presents an ND/SMC Theatre production

Cast List

Mme. Pernelle: Rachel Zutell
Flipote: Katy Blakey
Elmire: Karen Carbone
Dorine: Robin Dvorak
Damis: Patrick Tuite
Mariane: Helene Mengert
Cleante: Matt Nash
Valere: Timothy Deenihan
Laurent: David Foster
Tartuffe: Gerald Welch
M.Loyal: Jason Winslade
The King's Officer: Francis Freeley

Production Staff

Costume Designer: Richard E. Donnelly
Set and Light Designer: Kevin Dreyer
Wigmaster: Cynthia L. Falkowski
Stage Manager: Christina Telesca
Assistant Stage Manager: Julie Sweet
Wardrobe Manager: Jane Paunicka
Asst. Wardrobe Manager: Shere Everett/
Mask Construction: Matt Kovatch
Master Carpenter: Eric Gorman
Scene Painter: Lisa Schiffgens
Prop Manager: Kassie Misiewicz
Prop Crew: Rachel Bomberger, Peter Conwell
Sound Technician: Lisa McMahon
Master Electrician: John Shipman
Technical Crew: Tony Bosco, Tim Brown, Tim Cashin, Chris Infante, Kate Manuel, Amy Ursano, Rachell Zutell
Original Music for the production has been composed by Reginald F. Bain, Jr.
Paintings for this production were painted by Lisa Schiffgens.

Notes:

Source: Program, University of Notre Dame Department of Communication and Theatre

Play: The Three Sisters

Author: Anton Chekhov
Dates Performed: Nov. 15 - 19, 1989
Director: Roberta Rude
Venue: O'Laughlin Auditorium
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Saint Mary's College presents an ND/SMC Theatre production

Artistic Staff

Directors: F. Leslie Baird, Roberta Rude
Sets by: Luis Ramirez
Costumes by: Linda Wigley
Lights by: Thomas Whipkey
Asst. Director: Shawna Rheaume
Asst. Costume Designer: Jenna Huss
Music Director: Matthew Grayson
Research Assists.: Eileen Gallagher, Amy McFadden

Cast List

Olga: Claudia Wilson
Irina: Leisa Heintzelman
Masha: Jill Nicole Favero
Lt. the Baron Tusenbach: Tony Bosco
Dr. Chebutykin: Andy Morrow
Jr. Captain Solyony: James Nelis
Anfisa: Colleen Loeffler
Ferapont: Paul Guilbault
Soldiers: Phil Shaffalo, Tom Veltz
Lt. Col. Vershinin: Will McNulty
Andrey Prozorov: Thomas McBride
Kulygin: Jason Winslade
Natasha: Siiri Scott
2nd Lt. Fedotik: Glenn Rosswurm II
2nd Lt. Rhode: Terry Coyne
Soldier/Pianist: Matthew Grayson
Nursemaid: Cecelia Martin
Maid: Kelli Patrice Karpick
Peasant Musician: Lisa Devereaux
Peasant Musician/Violinist: Eric Griggs

Production Staff

Producer: Roberta Rude
Stage Manager: Eileen Gagel
Technical Director: Thomas Whipkey
Assistant Stage Manager: Katherine Grahm
Sound Technician: Jenna Huss
Poster/Program Design: Luis Ramirez
Hair Design: David Weist
Publicity: Julie Flemming, Kelli Karpick
Photographer: Larry McCay
House Managers: Julie Drey, Katrina Lentych
Shop Supervisor: Thomas Whipkey
Set Construction: Karen Bell, Deirdra Burke, Helen Burke, Lisa Devereaux, Christine O'Meara, Helen Snyder
Set Crew: Tony Bosco, Jen Bouska, Beth Caponigro, Rasha Elganzoui, Jill Favero, Karen Farrell, Paul Guilbault, Stephanie Libert, Colleen Loeffler, Cecelia Martin, Stef Olech, Molly O'Shaughnessy, Melissa Palm, Amy Schelde, Michelle Seery, Tom Veltz, Molly Weiland
Scenic Artists: Lisa Devereaux, Eileen Gagel, Amy McFadden, Siiri Scott, Helen Snyder, Claudia Wilson
Light Board Operator: Gerald Welch
Sound Board Operator: Kathyrn Jansey
Head Wardrobe: Jenna Huss, Kelli Karpick, Stephanie Lochman, Amy McFadden, Sarah Morris, Claudia Wilson
Costume Crew: Ana Arriaga, Andrea DesLauriers, Beth Goett, Molly McBride, Cathleen Meere, Colleen Rhattigan, Kerry Scanlon, Maureen Wozniak, Molly Weiland
Cressers: Rachel Lamb, Amy Savelle
Head Props: Cecelia Martin, Amy McFadden
Prop Crew: Liz Beckley, Eileen Gallagher, Katherine Graham, Molly O'Shaughnessy, Erin Pitt, Phil Shaffalo

Notes:

Source: Program, Notre Dame Communication and Theatre and Frederic Syburg Private Collection.

Play: Tiny Alice

Author: Edward Albee
Dates Performed: December 8-9, 1989
Director: Scott Tallarida
Venue: Washington Hall Lab Theatre
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame Communication and Theatre

Cast List

Julian: Matt Nash
Miss Alice: Helene Mengert
Lawyer: Gerald Welch
Butler: Fran Feeley
Cardinal: Chris Bettis:
Chorus: Katy Blakey, Kim Tracy, Leisa Heintzelman,Amy McFadden
Carol Meaney, Kristin Saddie, Kassie Misiewicz

Production Staff

Stage Manager: Robin Dvorak
Assistant Stage Manager: Tim Brown
Props Mistress: Debbie Meck
Costume Design: Christina Telesca and Rachel Zutell
Lighting Design: Brian Condit
Lighting Technician: Tim Brown
Sound Technician: Colin Quinn
Choreography: Leisa Heintzelman
Castle Design: Mike Gatti
Castle Lighting Design: Eric Gorman
Castle Lighting Technician: Patrick B. Tuite
Original Music by: Scott Tallarida and Colin Quinn

Notes: Offered as partial fulfillment of the requirements for COTH 444, Directing Practicum

Source: Program, Reginald Bain Private Collection

Play: The Importance of Being Earnest

Author: Oscar Wilde
Dates Performed: Feb. 28 - March 4, 1990
Venue: Washington Hall Director: Fred Syburg
Stage Manager: Rachel Zutell
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame Communication and Theatre presents an ND/SMC production

Cast List

John Worthing, J.P.: Matt Nash
Lane: Mario Borelli
Algernon Moncrieff: Timothy Deenihan
Lady Bracknell: Kate Burke
Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D.: Gerald Welch
Cecily Cardew: Tasha Gutting
Merriman: David Foster
Miss Prism: Helene Mengert
Brigid: Molly O'Shaughnessy
Mr. Gribsby: Thomas Williams

Production Staff

Producer: Mark Pilkinton
Graphic Designer: Paul Wieber
Publicity Manager: Chris May
Publicity Crew: Sonia Miller, Annete Semanchin, Kim Thornton, Chris Welch
Assistant Stage Managers: Julie Sweet, Timothy Brown, Tony Bosco
Wardrobe Manager: Jane Paunicka
Assistant Wardrobe Manager: Shere Everett
Lighting Technician: John Shipman
Sound Technician: Kate Manuel
Prop Manager: Maggie MacDonald
Prop Crew: Julie Bennett, Tara O'Brien, Maria Rogers
Set Construction Crew: Peter Bohan, Timothy Brown, Jeff Cabotage Tim Cashin, Gretchen Flicker, Eric Gorman, Amy Houn, Kate Manuel, Tara O'Brien, Maria Rogers, John Shipman, Jeff Squyres, Julie Stavisky, Julie Sweet
Running Crew: Gretchen Flicker, Carra Pitts, Jeff Squyers, Julie Stavisky

Notes:

Source(s) Original Program - Notre Dame Communication and Theatre Dept. Files

Play Title: Dance 90

Choreographer: Indi Dieckgrafe
Dates Performed: April 4 - 8, 1990
Venue: O'Laughlin Aud.
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: SMC DEPT. OF COMM. AND THEATRE

Notes:

Source(s) Notre Dame Communication and Theatre Dept. Files

Play Title: The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds

Author: Paul Zindel
Dates Performed: December 2-3, 1989
Venue: Lab Theatre
Director: Mark Costanzi
Stage Manager: Jenna Huss
Props / Sound: Eileen Gallagher
Lighting: Kevin Kennedy
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame Communication and Theatre

Cast List

Tillie: Siiri Scott
Nanny: Megan Hines
Beatrice: Heather Willihnganz
Janice: Amy McFadden
Ruth: Karen Carbone
Peter: Poof

Production Staff

Stage Manager: Jenna Huss
Props/Sound: Eileen Gallagher
Lighting: Kevin Kennedy

Notes: Offered in partial fulfillment of COTH 344, Directing Process.

Source(s) Play Program - Dr. Reginald Bain

Play Title: Opening Night

Author: Sam Bobrick
Dates Performed: May 3, 1990
Venue: Lab Theatre
Director: Thomas Cooper
Stage Manager: Elizabeth Bajura
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame Communication and Theatre

Cast List

Playwright: Matthew Grayson
Hit Man: Michael Roe

Notes: Offered in partial fulfillment of the requirements of COTH 344, Directing Process

Source(s) Play Program - Dr. Reginald Bain

Play Title: The Golden Bull of Boredom

Author: Lorees Yerby
Dates Performed: May 3, 1990
Venue: Lab Theatre
Director: Gerry Smith
Stage Manager: Debbie Meck, Tracy Birmingham
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame Communication and Theatre

Cast List

Slippers: Scott Tallarida
Shoes: Dave Raedy
Heels: Richard McBrien

Notes: Offered in partial fulfillment of the requirements of COTH 344, Directing Process

Source(s) Play Program - Dr. Reginald Bain

Play Title: The Twelve Pound Look

Author: Sir James M. Barrie
Dates Performed: May 4, 1990
Venue: Lab Theatre
Director: Rachel Bomberger
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame Communication and Theatre

Cast List

Kate: Caroln Daly
Lady Sims: Malene Terry
Sir Harry: Mario Borelli
Tombes: Mathew Bomberger

Notes: Offered in partial fulfillment of the requirements of COTH 344, Directing Process

Source(s) Play Program - Dr. Reginald Bain

Play Title: Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen

Author: Tennessee Williams
Dates Performed: May 4, 1990
Venue: Lab Theatre
Director: Christine Rosso
Stage Manager: Peter Hollingshead
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame Communication and Theatre

Cast List

Man: Jack Pirris
Woman: Tasha Gutting

Notes: Offered in partial fulfillment of the requirements of COTH 344, Directing Process

Source(s) Play Program - Dr. Reginald Bain

Play Title: The Sandbox

Author: Edward Albee
Dates Performed: May 4, 1990
Venue: Lab Theatre
Director: James Nelis
Stage Manager: Monica McGee
Musical Director: Elizabeth Sherowski
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame Communication and Theatre

Cast List

Young Man: Carl D. Rohling
Musican: Cheryl Ann Blain
Mommy: Rachel Zutell
Grandma: Stacy O'Grady
Daddy: Dylan T. McKenna

Notes: Offered in partial fulfillment of the requirements of COTH 344, Directing Process

Source(s) Play Program - Dr. Reginald Bain

Play Title: Buddha

Author: Katherine Houghton
Dates Performed: May 4, 1990
Venue: Lab Theatre
Director: Tim Flood
Stage Manager: Pat Brennan
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame Communication and Theatre

Cast List

Frederick: Paul Gleixner
Phoebe: Mary Katherine Larson

Notes: Offered in partial fulfillment of the requirements of COTH 344, Directing Process

Source(s) Play Program - Dr. Reginald Bain

Play Title: The Actor's Nightmare

Author: Christopher Durang
Dates Performed: May 4, 1990
Venue: Lab Theatre
Director: Robin Dvorak
Stage Manager: Tim Brown
Assistant Stage Manager: Carra Pitts
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame Communication and Theatre

Cast List

George: Joe Herman
Meg: Alyssa Moehle
Sarah: Myndy Crist
Henry: Steve Dyokas
Ellen: Beth Ann Fennely

Notes: Offered in partial fulfillment of the requirements of COTH 344, Directing Process

Source(s) Play Program - Dr. Reginald Bain

A May 15, 1990, press release announced that Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College would separate their theatre seasons, resulting in completely separate theatre programs. (Press Release, Tom Barkes, May 15, 1990)

Play: Animal Farm

Author: George Orwell
Adapted for the stage by: Peter Hall
Music by: Richard Peaslee
Lyrics by: Adrian Mitchell
Dates Performed: July 26- 29, 1990
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: ND/SMC Theatre
Venue: Washington Hall Lab Theatre

Artistic Staff

Directed by: Reginald Bain
Sets and Lights: Mike Miller
Music Director/Accompanist: Jon McMahon

Cast List

Mr. Jones/Pig/Sheep: Shawn Pierre Trotter
Boxer/Farmer: David Anderson
Clover/Hen: Christine Heslin
Muriel/Hen: Carol Meaney
Mollie/Pig/Hen: Amy O'Brien
Moses/Benjamin: Danny Lenard
Napoleon: Richard Culp
Squealer: Michael Roe
Mr. Pilkington/Cow/Dog: Peter Flemming
Hen at the trials: Kathleen Dewey
Old Major/Sheep/Dog/Mr. Whymper: Tom Crehan
Snowball/Sheep/Farmer/Man from town: Mike Miller

Production Staff

Stage Manager: Kathleen Dewey
Assistant to the Director: Amy O'Brien
Properties: Christine Heslin, Michael Roe
Light Board Operators: Chris McCartin, Kathleen Dewey
Promotion/Publicity/House: Tasha Gutting
Poster/Program Design: Mike Miller
Photography: Jon McMahon

Notes: Summer Theatre Workshop

Source(s) Original program courtesy of Frederic Syburg.

1990 Catherine Hicks Award: Robin Dvorak