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1970/1971 School Year

Play Title: The Sea Gull

Author: Anton Chekhov
Dates Performed: October 16-18, 22-24, 1970
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame/Saint Mary's College Theatre
Venue: Washington Hall

Artistic Staff

Director: Reginald F. Bain
Set and Lighting: Richard Bergman
Costumes: Jane Shanabarger

Cast

Semyon Semyonovich Medvedenko: R. Lawrence Homan
Masha: Anne Patterson
Pyotr Nikolayevich Sorin: Tom Broderick
Konstantin Gavrilovich Treplev: James H. Hawthorne
Yakov: Mark T. O'Connell
Nina Milailovna Zarechny: Missy Smith
Polina Andreyevna: Rita Gall
Yevgeny Sergeyevich Dorn: Jack Fiala
Irina Nikoleyevna Arkadina: Nori Wright
Boris Alexeyevich Trigorin: Marc Genero
Ilya Afanasyevich Shamraev: Matt Kubik
Cook: Bob Rossi
Housemaid: Nancy Bartoshesky

Production Staff

Stage Manager: Michael Rehak
Asst Stage Managers: Carol Riordan, Bill Beyer
Asst to the Designer: John Colton:
Costume Mistresses: Nancy Bartoshesky, Lois Jamieson
Costume Assistants: Deborah Batt, Jeanine DuFon, Lois Jamieson, Jean Kulcher, Jane McCormick, Virgina Monk, Laura Nitshe, Shirley Tribble
Publicity Crew Chief: Zack Brown
Publicity Crew: Phyllis Barion, John Paul Duffy, Mary Norris, Nannette Nugent, Debbie Tirsway
Master Carpenter: Bob Dowd
Construction Crew Chief: Cyril Caldwell
Construction Crew: Maria Gallagher, Thomas Homeyer, John Kuester, Jacqueline Schimizzi, Mary Toll
Painting Crew Chief: Mark Skrabacz
Painting Crew: Peggy Dues, Ellen Quinn, Lucie Rodriquez, Diane Sonne
Properties Crew Chief: Paddy Donovan
Properties Crew: Helen Fricker, Ellen Hanahue, Jane Mortell
Poster / Program Design: Zack Brown
Original Woodcut: R. E. Stickradt
Master Electrician: Matt Payne
Lighting Crew Chief: James Boland
Lighting Crew: George Brown, MaryBeth DiGann, Lee Enderlin, Ellen Harrington, Larry Overlan
Sound Crew Chief: Robert Souders
Sound Assistant: Christopher Egan
House Manager: Zack Brown
Technical Assistants: Zack Brown, John Colton, Robert Dowd, Matt Payne, Mark Skrabacz, James Hawthorne

Notes:

Source(s): 1971 Dome; Original program courtesy of Frederic Syburg

Play Title: The Hostage

Author: Brendan Behan
Dates Performed: December 4-6, 10-12, 1970
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame/Saint Mary's College Theatre
Venue: Washington Hall

Artistic Staff

Director: Dr. Roger Kenvin
Set and Lighting: Richard Bergman
Costumes: Jane Shanabarger

Cast

Pat: Jimmy Boland
Meg Dillon: Nori Wright
Monsewer: Bob Rossi
Colette: Grace Hartigan
Bobo: Jean Marie Meier
Princess Grace: John Paul Duffy
Rio Rita: Christopher Egan
Mr. Mulleady: Marc Genero
Miss Gilchrist: Bethenea Jeanne Griffith
Leslie: George T. Moore
Teresa: Nancy Bartoshesky
IRA Officer: Mark Swiney
Volunteer: Mark T. O'Connell
Ropeen: Chris Hayward
O'Shaunessy: Steve Pladna
Policeman: Walt Scrod
Polish Sailor: Tom Petray
Dancers: Joan Quinlan, Peggy Moran
Pianist: Phil Cannata

Production Staff

Stage Manager: Tom Broderick
Asst Stage Manager: Lois Jamieson
Musical Director: Thomas Doyle
Irish Dances: Janetta McNamara
Costume Mistress: Carol Riordan
Publicity Crew Chief: Zack Brown
Publicity Crew: Phyllis Barion, Mary Norris, Nanette Nugent, Debbie Tirsway
Properties Crew Chief: Mark Skrabacz
Properties Crew: Barb McKiernan, Kathy Meyer, Rozanne M. Owens
Painting Crew Chief: Zack Brown
Painting Crew: Jenny Condon, Sheila Cullingham, Andrea DeVliegher, Mary Mahalek
Construction Crew Chief: Jim Blainey
Construction Crew: Genevieve M. Farrell, Laura Krakowski, Jack Kuester, William Scott, Lois Wazeter
Master Electrician: Matt Payne
Lighting Crew Chief: Rita Gall
Lighting Crew: Robert Brinkman, Carol Cusick, Paddy Donovan, Marc Genero, Ellen Harrington, Ann Kwas, Mary Walsh, Mike Whalen
Sound: Bob Souders, Mary Beth Glavin
Poster/Program Design: Zack Brown
House Manager: Marybeth DiGann
Costume Assistants: Deborah Batt, Jeanine DuFon, Lois Jamieson, Jean Kulcher, Jane McCormick, Virginia Monk, Laura Nitshe, Shirley Tribble
Technical Assistants: Zack Brown, John Colton, Robert Dowd, Matt Payne
Mark Skrabacz, James Hawthorne

Notes:

Source(s): 1971 Dome; Original program courtesy of Frederic Syburg

Play Title: The Little Foxes

Author: Lillian Hellman
Dates Performed: February 19-21, 25-27, 1971
Director: Frederic Syburg
Stage Manager: Nancy Bartoshesky
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame/Saint Mary's College Theatre
Venue: Washington Hall

Artistic Staff

Set and Lighting: Richard Bergman
Costumes: Zack Brown
Costume Mistress: Julie Bevington
Costume executor: Anne Patterson

Cast

Addie: Joyce Anne Young
Cal: Aubrey Payne
Birdie Hubbard: Rita Gall
Oscar Hubbard: Mark T. O'Connell
Leo Hubbard: Jimmy Boland
Regina Giddens: Anne Patterson
William Marshall: Thomas C. Broderick
Alexandra Giddens: Ann Burlas
Benjamin Hubbard: Marc Genero
Horace Giddens: Jack Fiala

Production Staff

Asst. Stage Managers: Jean Marie Meier, Stephanie Stack
Construction: Cyril Caldwell, Beth Griffith, Mark McGowan, Martha Coyne, Marty Miller
Props: Thomas Broderick, James Judge
Lighting: Sandy Queen, Grace Logan, William Millan, Bill Fiorini
Sound: Bob Souders
Painting: Nancy Hagen, Tere Hanson, Jean Marie Meier
Technical Assistants: John Colton, Robert Dowd, Matt Payne, Zack Brown, Mark Skrabacz
Costume Assistants: Meg Brennan, Laura Nitshe, Carol Riordan, Rosemarie Szostak, Jean Kulcher, Lois Jamieson, Jackie Lewis, Jane McCormick
Publicity: John-Paul Duffy
House Manager: Zack Brown
Poster/Program Design: Zack Brown

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Source(s): 1971 Dome; Original program courtesy of Frederic Syburg

Play Title: Oliver

Author: Lionel Bart
Dates Performed: May 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 1971
Director: Reginald F. Bain
Assistant to the Director: Michael Rehak
Stage Manager: Rita Gall
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame/Saint Mary's College Theatre
Venue: O'Laughlin Auditorium

Artistic Staff

Set and Lighting: Richard Bergman
Costumes: Anne Patterson
Musical Director: Thomas Doyle
Voice Coach: Susan Stevens
Choreographer: Missy Smith, Charles Ballinger

Cast

Charles Dickens: Marc Genero
Oliver Twist: Irvin Sikorski, Jr.
Mr. Bumble: Thomas C. Broderick
Widow Corney: Carol Riordan
Pauper's Assistants: Larry Russick, Gary Robinson
Merchants: Clifford Fetters, Tom Harris, Joe Madison
Mr. Sowerberry: Bob Rossi Mrs. Sowerberry: Polly Conley
Charlotte: Meribeth Fencl
Noah Claypole: Chris Ceraso
The Artful Dodger: Jimmy Boland
Fagin: Jack Fiala
Nancy: Grace Hartigan
Bet: Kath Meyer
Mr. Brownlow: Charles Dickens
Bow Street Runners: Ralph Bruneau, Bill Fiorini
Bill Sikes: James Hawthorne
Mrs. Bedwin: Bev Beer
Dr. Grimwig: John Paul Duffy
Rose-Seller: Beth Jeanne Griffith
Milkmaid: Joan Zimmerman
Strawberry Seller: Joan Quinlan
Knife Grinder: Gary Robinson
Long-Song Seller: Clifford Fetters
Annie: Jean-Marie Meier
Old Sally: Stephanie Stack
Londoners: Robert Fowler, Tom Harris, James Purvis, Mike Trainer, Carl Donnelly, Steve Gallogly, Maria Gallagher, Mary Beth Mulcahy, Mary Walsh, Barb McKiernan, Nancy Weigel, Ann Kwas, Mary Mahalek, Mar Terlack, Mary Pat Essman, Karin Gieseman, Marie Perunko, Mary Ellen Stumpf, Debbie Romann, Chris Ceraso, Bob Rossi, Meribeth Fencl, Brooke Kenvin, Heather Kenvin, Jane Walshe, Kelly Ann Laughlin
Dancers: Kathy Letzgus, Debbie Tirsway, Missy Smith, Margaret Frailey, Leanne Montgomery, Jean Marie Meier, Cryss Symsack, Magee Brogger, Joan Zimmerman
Fagin's Boys: Peter Batista, Keith Coleman, Rodney Connelly, Dennis Cooper, Matthew Costello, William Dvorak, Eric Manns, Mike Messenger, Evan Petty, James Wack, Jack Collins, Donald Shea, Jim Judge, Richard Homan, Jim Lucero, Dick Read, Bob Gunning, Eric Kaiser
Workhouse Boys: Reginald F. Bain, Jr., Timothy Bagley, Brett Bishop, Glen Boggs, David Duray, James Huber, Kevin Keeley, Randy Kelly, Bob Kelsey, Thomas Kuhny, Jack E. Minder, Michael Laughlin, Joe Moriarity, Mike Murray, Raymond Parsons, Jeff Percifull, Michael Alan Wack, John Weissert
Orchestra
Piano: Phil Cannata, Ann Postorino
Drums: Chuck De Monaco
Bass: Greg Cannata
Trumpet: Don Crumb, Frank Ruggerie
Oboe: Debbie and Lois Delvalle
Clarinet: Tom Brisken
Flute: Ann Herzberger
Bassoon: Bill Brownell
Trombone: Phil Cannata, Joe Meyer
French Horn: Paul Cahill, Tom Hennrikus
Violin: John Walkowiak
Viola: Sata Zoss
Concertina: Phil Cannata:
Cello: Kathy White, Jay Pollard, Sahag Oxian

Production Staff

Asst. Stage Managers: Ralph Bruneau, Martha Coyne, Helen Fricker, Carol Lambka, Mark O'Connell
Costume Execution: Jane Shanabarger
Costume Mistresses: Chris Hayward, Delores Lohle
Costume Assistants: Lois Jamieson, Jean Kulcher, Jane McCormack, Carol Riordan, Laura Nitsche, Meg Brennan, Rosemarie Szostack
Make-up Coordinator: George T. Moore
Construction/Painting: John Colton, Robert Dowd, Ann Burlas, Beth Jeanne Griffith, Rose Flanigan, Carol Lambka, Mark McGowan, Nancy Bartoshesky, Mary Walsh
Props: Martha Coyne, Gail Conley, James Judge, Nancy Hagen, Ferd Clemens
Lights: Matt Payne, Robert Souders, Cyril Caldwell, Grace Logan, Sandra Queen, Mike Whalen, Ellen Harrington, Susan Rousseau
Stage Hands: Lois Jamieson, Marty Miller, Mary Beth DiGann, Tere Hanson, Ellen Harrington, Nancy Hagen, James Judge, Nancy Bartoshesky, Beth Griffith
Ushers: The Backstagers
Poster/Program Design: Zack Brown

Notes:

Source(s): Original program courtesy of Frederic Syburg
First Studio Production
A Chamber Theatre presentation

Play Title: Thurber à la carte

Author: James Thurber
Dates Performed: November 12-14, 1970
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame/Saint Mary's College Theatre
Venue: Saint Mary's Little Theatre

Artistic Staff

Director: Frederic W. Syburg
Set and Lighting: Richard Bergman
Costumes: Jane Shanabarger

Cast

Nanette Blais, Dan Huntoon, Debbie Romann, Ann Burlas, Lois Jamieson, Walt Skrod, Lillian Doherty, Ann Kwas, Robert Souders, D. Scott Enright, Carol Lambka, Rosemarie Szostak, Kimberly Erb, Clare Liebendorfer, Debbie Tirsway, Maribeth Fencl, Mary MacKenzie, Bob Urbanic, Eric Freitag, George Moore, Joan Zimmerman, and R. Lawrence Homan, Guitar.

Production Staff

Stage Manager: Anne Patterson
Asst Stage Manager: Ann Burlas
Technical Director: John Colton
Construction Crew: Tom Broderick, Susan Rousseau
Painting: Laura Bager, Gay Kaschewski
Props: Mitzo Tracy
Lighting Crew: L. Frank Devine, Mia Wernig, Robert Rossi, Ellen Harrington

Notes:

Source(s): Original program courtesy of Frederic Syburg
Studio Theatre Production

Play Title: Dark of the Moon

Author: Howard Richardson, William Berney
Dates Performed: March 5, 6, 7, 1971
Director: Charles A. Ballinger
Stage Manager: James H. Hawthorne
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame/Saint Mary's College Theatre
Venue: Washington Hall, Studio II

Artistic Staff

Set Designer: John Colton
Lighting Designer: Mark Skrabacz
Costumes: Jane Shanabarger
Additional Music Composition: Richard L. Homan
Sound Track: Richard Bergman
Choreographer: Kyra Quinlan

Cast

John: Bob Urbanic
Conjur Man: Larry Russick
The Dark Witch: M. Kimberly Erb
The Fair Witch: Joan Zimmerman
Conjur Woman: Lois C. Jamieson
Hank Gudger: Joseph M. Phillips
Miss Metcalf: Mary Ellen Toll
Uncle Smelicue: Robert Souders
Mrs. Summey: Mia Wernig
Edna Summey: Debbie Tirsway
Mr. Atkins: C. Richard Caldwell
Mrs. Bergen: Chris Hayward
Burt Dinwitty: Christopher A. Ceraso
Mr. Bergen: Bob Rossi
Mr. Summey: Tom Petray
Marvin Hudgens: Mark Swiney
Barbara Allen: Maribeth Anne Fencl
Floyd Allen: Steve Pladna
Mrs. Allen: Grace Hartigan
Mr. Allen: Erik Freitag
Preacher Haggler: Mark Skrabacz:
Musicians: Richard L. Homan, Paul Guernsey, Lois C. Jamieson

Production Staff

Asst. Stage Managers: John Paul Duffy, Bob Rossi
Construction/Painting: John Paul Duffy, William Miller, Bob Rossi
Props: Lois C. Jamieson
Lighting: Jim Blainey, C. Richard Caldwell, Nancy Bartoshesky, Ellen Harrington, Mike Whalen
Sound: Chris Egan, Mary Walsh
Make-up: Grace Hartigan, John Paul Duffy
Technical Assistants: John Colton, Robert Dowd, Matt Payne, Zack Brown, Mark Skrabacz
Costume Assistants: Meg Brennan, Laura Nitshe, Carol Riordan, Rosemarie Szostak, Jean Kulcher, Lois Jamieson, Jackie Lewis, Jane McCormick, Julie Bevington, Constance Cistone, Robert Hartmann, Jean Marie Meier, Susan Sindelbach
Publicity: John Paul Duffy, Mary Walsh, Ann Burlas, Martin Miller
House Manager: Marybeth DiGann
Ushers: Backstagers
Poster/Program Design: Zack Brown

Notes:

Source(s): Original program courtesy of Frederic Syburg