COMPANY
February 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18, 2017 at 8:00pm
February 5, 12, and 19, 2017 at 2:00pm
Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean VA 22101
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production is strictly prohibited.
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help us recycle by returning it to an usher
at the end of the show.
Our performance on February 12 will be audio described
by Metropolitan Washington Ear, for persons with visual challenges.
Our performance on February 18 will offer
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation by First Chair
Interpreted Productions, LLC, for those in the Deaf community.
If you or someone you know requires these services, please alert the
box office at the time of ticket purchase.
A Message from the President
For those who may not know, the McLean Community
Center will be closing in Spring 2017 for renovations. This
closure includes MCP’s current home, The Alden Theatre.
Rest assured, the show will go on!
Our Spring 2017 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
will be performed April 14-30, 2017 at Vinson Hall.
This summer, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
will be performed July 7-16, 2017 at McLean High School.
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On behalf of the MCP Board of Directors, I want to thank
you for your continuing support and patronage. We look
forward to beginning our second decade with a season of
high-quality productions that offer diverse shows for the
community’s enjoyment.
Sincerely,
Jerry Gideon
President, McLean Community Players
presents
COMPANY
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by George Furth
Originally Produced and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Produced by
Jerry Gideon & Claire Tse
Directed by
Sharon Veselic
Music Direction by
John Edward Niles
Choreography by
Melanie Barber & Kristina Friedgen
COMPANY is presented by special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com
Please turn off all cell phones, pagers, and other noise-making devices
during the performance. The show runs approximately 2 hours.
There will be a 15-minute intermission between Act 1 and Act 2.
Refreshments will be available in the lobby.
An Invitation to Become a Patron of MCP
Up to this point, MCP has achieved success by carefully selecting
shows and budgeting expenses. Our revenues are derived
almost exclusively from box office receipts, augmented by highly
appreciated grants from the Arts Council of Fairfax County, several
tons of volunteer elbow grease, and – for the past several seasons –
the generosity of MCP Patrons.
With the support of our Patrons, in 2012 MCP was able to lease a
shop facility in Herndon. The space has been refurbished by MCP
volunteers and equipped with platform storage to accomodate
furniture and props, thus freeing up the floor space for set
construction. The scene shop has been an invaluable asset and is
vital to MCP’s success. The continued tax-deductible support of our
patrons is critical to helping MCP defray the monthly lease costs.
We invite you to become an MCP Patron and to share our passion
in bringing live theatre to the community.
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Our 2016-2017 Patrons
Founders Circle
Shirley Sameshima, The Estate of Herb Rothenberg
President’s Council
Arts Council of Fairfax County; McLean Community Foundation
Executive Producers
George and Cathy Farnsworth; Lynne and Bill Glikbarg;
Bob Schroth; Taking Flight Theatre Company
Producers
In Memory of Mary Ellen Frey; Charlie and Maricel Heeter
Directors
Bunny and Jerry Bonnes; Jennifer and Fred Levy
Leading Players
Mary Ayala-Bush; Rick Cohen; Ginny Dederich; Angela and
Christian Ehemann; Jean and Kenneth Glaser;
Gunther Foundation; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon E. Harvey;
Norris Overton; Gioia Perry
Supporting Players
Skip and Toni Burger; Henry and Kristine James; Kathy Maher;
Betsy and Harry McAlpine; Laura Peterson
Cast Members
Diane and Robert Alden; Ben Cherington;
Muriel Peake; Dr. and Mrs. Armand B. Weiss
MCP is funded in part by the Arts Council of Fairfax County, as well as the McLean
Community Foundation.
McLean Community Players Board of Directors
2016-2017
Bill Glikbarg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman of the Board
Jerry Gideon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President
Annie Galvin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Vice-President
Cathy Farnsworth, George Farnsworth, Claire Tse,
Patti Green Roth, Robert Sams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice-Presidents
Karen Veltri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary
Lori Roddy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer
Bunny Bonnes, Jerry Bonnes,
Columba Hoban-Brumby, Laura Dailey,
Melissa Dunlap, Shayne Gardner,
Mike Holland, Jenny Levy, Jean Matich,
Shaun Patrick Moe, Carol Strachan
Honorary Directors:
Bill Byrnes, Bob Greenspan, Mike Scott,
Terry Yates, Douglas F Yriart, Bob Zeigler
MCP Mission Statement
To do theatre for the community, in the community, with the
community, and sustained by the community.
Director’s Notes
Why Company, now, in 2017? Why bring back Stephen Sondheim’s
negative version of marriage and relationships that was clearly his
version of the straight couples of New York City in the 1970s. He
obviously had a disdain for them, relationships and marriage.
This is one of many scores that we all listened to in the 70s, ran
out to buy the first day the album was released and played it over
and over again, putting our own staging to it. And then got to the
theatre to watch and... well... all came out going, “Really?” This
was not a happy show, it was rather sad... Bobby struggles with
committing fully to a steady relationship, let alone marriage.
Now it’s 2017. People are different, relationships are different,
and so are marriages. Yes, we do question, wonder “What if?”, and
wonder what we lost or gave up; but we have also learned that it’s
OK to wonder or doubt as long as you realize what you DO have,
and the beauty and strength of it.
I’ve asked this cast to put aside the negativity and make Bobby
“likeable” along with the rest of the characters. People would always
come out of the theatres saying they “Didn’t like any of them.” You
see, after over 40 years, I do like them... today. And I hope you will,
too.
This cast has worked very hard for months, reshaping their
characters to meet my vision. John Niles, the music director, has
tweaked and created moments that will make the hair on your
arms stick up. We have molded a different story, without changing
the integrity of the original script. More positive moments to push
Bobby to be hopeful and “ready” for life, not afraid of it.
So, welcome to Company. It’s time for the cast to reach out and
give it to you. Enjoy.
- Sharon Veselic
Setting
1970’s Manhattan
Musical Numbers
Act 1
Overture/Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ensemble
Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ensemble
The Little Things. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joanne
Sorry-Grateful. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harry, David, Larry
You Could Drive a Person Crazy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marta, Kathy, April
Have I Got a Girl for You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Male Ensemble
Someone is Waiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby
Another Hundred People Just Got Off the Train . . . . . . . . . . . Marta
Getting Married Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy, Paul
Marry Me a Little. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby
Act 2
Side by Side by Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ensemble
What Would We Do Without You? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ensemble
Poor Baby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ensemble
Barcelona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby, April
Ladies Who Lunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joanne
Being Alive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby
Cast
Bobby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Liptak
Harry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Graham
Sarah (Feb. 3-12). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carla Crawford
Sarah (Feb 17-19). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brenda D. Parker
Peter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick McMahon
Jenny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cara Giambrone
David. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Bernard DiNardo
Amy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Keifer
Paul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R. Kieth Flores
Joanne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alana Sharp
Larry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Kenney
April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa Pieja
Marta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristina Friedgen
Kathy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vanessa Miller
Susan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Grant
New Yorker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nikki Arbiter, Christopher Borton
Church Singer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucia LaNave
Orchestra
Conductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Edward Niles
Violin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michele Jacobs
Reeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Randy Dahlberg, Howard McCullers,
Mila Weiss, Lindsay Williams
Trumpet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curt Nette
Trombone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Fridy, Bill Wright
Bass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Burrelli
Percussion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Robotham
Keyboards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lori Roddy, Bill VanLear
Special Thanks
Reston Community Players; Joan Buscher; Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church; McLean Community Center Staff; Alden Theatre Staff;
Audition Staff; The Ushers; All those who auditioned; All who
joined us after the playbill went to print.
Production Staff
Producers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Gideon, Claire Tse
Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Veselic
Music Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Edward Niles
Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shayne Gardner
Choreographers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melanie Barber, Kristina Friedgen
Orchestra Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lori Roddy
Vocal Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosemary Dyer
Set Design/Construction Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Glikbarg
Lighting Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynne Glikbarg
Sound Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Zeigler
Costume Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Cast
Costume Coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Keifer, Alana Sharp
Hair & Make-up Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca Harris
Set Dresser & Properties. . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Bohlman, Claire Tse
Chief Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimberly Crago
Assistant Stage Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Steel, Carol Strachan
Scene Shop Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Farnsworth
Set Construction . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Dennett, George Farnsworth,
Bill Glikbarg, Bob Schroth
Set Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adrienne Kammer
Sound Operators. . . . . . . . . . Jerry Bonnes, Annie Galvin, Claire Tse
Sound Assistants. . . . . . . . . Jim Pfautz, Leslie Stanfield, Karen Veltri
Light Board Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emily Besuden, Jean Matich,
Cornelia Newbold
Follow Spot Operators. . . . . . . . . . Shawna Abston, Hansel D’Souza,
Nick Matich
Backstage Crew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawna Abston, Bunny Bonnes,
Steve Dubansky, Annie Galvin, Karen Veltri
Playbill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annie Galvin
Logo Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annie Galvin
Publicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy Farnsworth
Advertising Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tula Pendergrast
Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toby Chieffo-Reidway
House Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Columba Hoban-Brumby
Website Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Farnsworth
Our Next Show
A Midsummer
Night’s
Dream
Directed by Rosemary Hartman
April 14-30, 2017
Vinson Hall Ballroom
Coming Soon
The 25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee
An eclectic group of students battle for spelling
mastery and a trip to the national championship.
Auditions: April 5 & 6, 2017
Performances: July 7-16 2017
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Nikki Arbiter (New Yorker) is an NTSU voice major who has
performed a diverse range of characters from The Beggar Woman
in Sweeney Todd, The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, Domina in A
Funny Thing Happened… and Ms. Anderson in A Little Night Music.
You may recognize her from a Mattress Warehouse commercial.
Thanks go to her always patient and loving family.
Christopher Borton (New Yorker) is excited to be back at MCP, last
seen in Drowsy Chaperone (quartet, superintendent). Other local
roles have included Johnny in Curtains, Rusty Charlie in Guys &
Dolls, and Robert Livingston in 1776. During the day, he works with
the American Red Cross Blood Services as a project manager. He
and his wife perform with the Voce Chamber Singers and have also
music directed shows together. Thanks to Alana for reaching out
and to Sharon for making me part of this fun Company!
Carla Crawford (Sarah, Feb. 3-12) is thrilled to be making her
MCP debut. She most recently portrayed Truvy Jones in LTA’s
production of Steel Magnolias. Other favorites include Titanic (Alice
Beane), Sweeney Todd (SMP), Great American Trailer Park Musical (DS)
and a Laker Girl in LTA’s Spamalot. Carla sends hugs and kisses to
her children, Trice, Grace and Witt, and to her patient husband,
Tom. Special thanks to this extremely talented cast and crew.
Gary Bernard DiNardo (David) has long wished to play in Company,
and is thankful for the opportunity. Last seen as Emory in The Boys
in the Band (DS), and as a Pig in Shrek (RCP), he is proud to join
the MCP family. Thanks to his parents, whose support could have
bolstered the Titanic.
R. Kieth Flores (Paul) is excited to be in his 4th MCP show, with
appearances in The Drowsy Chaperone, Man of La Mancha and Guys
& Dolls. Other shows - Once Upon A Mattress (Minstrel) and The
King & I (King) (SP); The Fantasticks (Bellamy, VTC); Wizard of Oz
(Hickory/Tinman; Zemfira); Ragtime (LTA). Thanks to Sharon,
Rosie, John and the production staff for including me in this
exceptional cast. Hugs and kisses to my biggest fans Sally & Mels.
Kristina Friedgen (Marta/Co-Choreographer) returns to
MCP having appeared in Jerry’s Girls directed by Stefan Sittig.
Recent roles include: Frumasarah in Fiddler on the Roof (WATCH
nomination), Petra in A Little Night Music, and Belle Carroca
in My Favorite Year. She has worked with LTA as a director (A
Streetcar Named Desire and Woman in Black), TAP as an assistant
choreographer (A Chorus Line), and DTC as a director/
choreographer (The Drowsy Chaperone). Kristina holds a BA in
Theatre from the University of Maryland.
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Cara Giambrone (Jenny) is thrilled to make her MCP debut in
Company. She has been seen regionally as Georgie in The Full Monty
(LTA), Elizabeth Benning in Young Frankenstein (TAT), Mrs. Brill
in Mary Poppins (RCP) and Sunset Boulevard (RCP). Other credits
include Blood Brothers (Mrs. Johnstone), Nunsense (Robert Anne),
Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), Songs for a New World, I Love You…Now
Change, Funny Girl and the title role in Peter Pan. TV appearances
include Nightmare Next Door, For My Man, House of Cards, Do No Harm
and VEEP. Love to Gary!
Scott Graham (Harry) has recently played Friar Laurence in Romeo
and Juliet (CRT), George in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (CFTC)
and Shelly in Glengary Glen Ross (GP). He designed set and lights
for Shutter (ATC), lights for A Midsummer Night’s Dream (CRT), and
lights for Doubt (CFTC). Favorite roles have been Billy in The House
of Blue Leaves, Pozzo in Waiting for Godot, Orin in Children of a Lessor
God, and Eugene in Brighton Beach Memoirs. He holds a Bachelor’s
degree in Theatre with an emphasis on directing, writing and
acting from Saint Leo University and attended graduate film school
at American University in Washington, DC. Scott is currently the
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Sharon Grant (Susan) previously appeared at the Alden as Edith in
Pirates of Penzance, as Rosemary in How to Succeed…, and as Bonnie
in Anything Goes. Other favorite roles include Beggar Woman in
Sweeney Todd (LTA), the title role in Heidi (LTA), Hope in Urinetown
(RCP), and Papagena in The Magic Flute (Summer Opera Theatre
Company).
Kate Keifer (Amy, Costume Coordination) returns to the Alden
Theatre after previously appearing in How to Succeed… and
Godspell. She was last seen on stage as Miss Andrew in Mary Poppins
(RCP). Other shows include Les Miserables, Curtains (WATCH
nomination), Honk!, Mame, and City of Angels, all with RCP. Love
and thanks to Steve who always says yes and to Jack, Jane and Olive,
her own “company.” Viva!
Rick Kenney (Larry) merrily joins this Company for his first show in
McLean, after a few dozen other community theater productions
in the past 40-plus years. Recent roles include the Stage Manager in
Our Town and ensemble in Les Miserables (RCP), Ben Weatherstaff
in The Secret Garden (NextStop), and Grandpa Gellman in Caroline,
or Change (ESP). A long-time resident of Reston, his favorite role
offstage was teaching drama at Rachel Carson Middle School
in Herndon, where he still shows up as a substitute teacher
occasionally.
Lucia LaNave (Church Singer) Lucia is ecstatic to be in this
brilliant production! Most recently she originated the role of
Helene in Pray for the Dead, and she played Dorothy in Zemfira
Stage’s The Wizard of Oz, earning a BroadwayWorld.com DC Award
nomination. She thanks the creative team for giving a 16 year old
a chance to do this difficult, mature show. She has loved every
minute. Enjoy the show!
Matt Liptak (Bobby) has appeared locally in shows at LTA, TAP,
and Dominion Stage. Company marks Liptak’s debut with the
McClean Community Players. Recent notable roles include Patsy in
LTA’s SPAMALOT (WATCH nominee), Riff Raff in LTA’s The Rocky
Horror Show (LTA Awards Winner) and Nicky-Trekkie-Bad Idea Bear
in LTA’s Avenue Q (WATCH nominee, LTA Awards Winner). Liptak
thanks everyone in his life that has helped him understand what it
means to be loved and to be alive.
Patrick McMahon (Peter) is excited to be working on one of
his favorite shows. A Pittsburgh native and Seton Hill University
alumnus (BFA Musical Theatre) previous credits include Mary
Poppins (RCP, Ensemble), A Little Night Music (Fredrik Egerman,
SHU), Urinetown (Bobby Strong, SHU), The World Goes ‘Round
(Apple Hill Playhouse), and many others. Much love and thanks to
the creative team, cast, and family. <3
Vanessa Miller (Kathy) is delighted to be performing in her first
show with the McLean Community Players. Previous credits include
Seussical the Musical (Cat in the Hat), Children of Eden (Eve), Cabaret,
On the Town (Dance Captain), and The Wizard of Oz. She is thrilled
to be back on stage after several years. Many thanks to all her
friends and family for everything they do!
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Brenda D. Parker (Sarah, Feb. 17-19) Her most recent productions
of Steel Magnolias (Clairee) and To Kill A Mockingbird (Calpurnia)
at LTA, were both WATCH Best Play 2016 nominated! Her favorite
performances include The Color Purple (Church Soloist), August
Osage County (Violet Weston) at TCP and Kiss Me Kate for 2nd Star
(Kate/Lilli). Thank you Sharon and my “Salon Sisters” for the
invite. Enjoy!
Melissa Pieja (April) is thrilled to be performing in her first MCP
production. She has been singing and dancing since she could
walk and talk and is so happy to be back on the stage again. Her
favorite past roles include Jekyll and Hyde (Lucy), A Chorus Line
(Val) and Wizard of Oz (Glinda). By day Melissa is a Microbiologist
with ATCC in Manassas and mother to a beautiful, spunky four
year old daughter, Eva. In her spare time Melissa enjoys running,
entertaining and traveling. She would like to thank her wonderful
family (Jon, Jack, Ben, & Eva) for all of their support, and wishes
everyone in the cast and crew a fabulous show!
Alana D. Sharp (Joanne, Costume Coordination) is thrilled to make
her debut at MCP in this iconic role! Favorite roles include M’Lynn
in Steel Magnolias (LTA), Mdm. Thernardier in Les Miserables, Lucy
in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Nina Weiss in Brooklyn Boy
(RCP) and Aunt Dete in Heidi (ESP). Alana earned a BFA in Acting
from Wright State University. Many thanks to this wonderful cast,
crew & staff for such a wonderful experience and love to Sam, Brie
& Sebastian for letting mommy out to play.
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Production Bios
Jerry Gideon (Co-Producer) This is Jerry’s 13th production with
MCP and his second stint as producer, having co-produced MCP’s
production of 1776. He has worked on stage and film as an actor, as
well as behind the scenes crew, prop master, set decorator, assistant
director, and assistant stage manager. Jerry earned a WATCH
nomination for MCP’s production of Deathtrap (props, special
effects). Jerry has been working behind the scenes, producing
props, special effects, and set dressing since high school drama –
more than a few decades ago! Of course, his real love is to be on
stage or in front of a camera, but that is a story for another bio.
Jerry is a member of the MCP Board of Directors, and current MCP
President. Jerry wishes to thank his loving family for allowing him
the time to pursue his passion.
Claire Tse (Co-Producer, Sound, Props) is debuting as the Company
Co-Producer and Sound to stretch her theatrical CV. Being Props
Mistress & Set Dressing for MCP’s Comic Potential, 1776, and
Calendar Girls; her favorite roles were as backstage ninja for Footloose,
La Cage Aux Folles, Rumors and Deathtrap. Being on Sound Book for
Jesus Christ Superstar invoked Claire’s interest in Sound. Many thanks
and love for all the cast, crew and family support through the
background drama and comedies to produce our memorable show.
Sharon Veselic (Director) is excited to be back home in Virginia/
D.C. after 12 years in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. In that time,
she directed 29 productions in local theaters: from Dramas, to
Comedies to Musicals to Children’s Theater. She is a graduate of
St. Leo College in Theater and Childhood Education with a MA
from FSU in Education. Years ago, she worked in the area Dinner
Theaters, Adventure Theater and was the Directing Intern at
ARENA STAGE for three years before moving to NYC, where she
quickly moved into production in film in Television as a Production
Coordinator. Sharon is retired, and made the decision to return
to what she loved most: Community Theater. Since her return just
months ago she has directed at Little Theater of Alexandria: Steel
Magnolias, and after Company will be headed to Reston to direct the
classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She thanks this cast and staff for being
so smart, strong and talented. And as always, thank you to Sally,
without her none of this would be possible. John Edward Niles (Music Director) was the Artistic Director
and Conductor of Opera Theatre of Northern Virginia. He has
also conducted productions with Virginia Opera. He has worked
with COLVA Productions and Riverside Dinner Theatre. He is
presently the Program Director of the Lear/Stewart Emerging
Singers Program and the Wagner Studies Division of the Institute
for Young Dramatic Voices. He has conducted in Germany as part
of European American Productions as well as Euro-East (Prague),
Scan-Mus (Helsinki) and EURAM (Austria).
Lori Roddy (Orchestra Manager) is happy to be back at McLean,
working on this production of Company. She has worked as a
music director, vocal director, pianist and performer, sings with
the Potomac United Methodist Church choir and performs with
Washington Vocal Artists. Many thanks to Sharon, Rosie, John, a
great production staff, cast, crew, and orchestra! Love to David.
Rosemary Dyer (Vocal Director) has worked on several MCP shows,
and is thrilled to be back. She completed her musical studies as a
Fulbright scholar to the Rome Opera House. She has been a soloist
with the Baltimore Symphony twice and has appeared three times
at the White House, as well as the Smithsonian. She founded the
Prince George’s Opera while pursuing her career as an organistchoir master in sacred music, and as a specialist in American
musical theater. Her voice students include Metropolitan Opera
audition winners as well as featured artists on and off Broadway.
She is Music Director of the Potomac United Methodist Church
and the prestigious Washington Vocal Artists.
Melanie Barber (Co-Choreographer) is a DC-area dance instructor
and choreographer. Company is her first show with MCP. Previous
credits include A Grand Night For Singing, The Marvelous Wonderettes
(MP), My Fair Lady, The Music Man (PTC). Enjoy the show!
Shayne Gardner (Stage Manager) made her stage debut at 7, is a
life-long participant in community theatre, and marked her 20th
year working in the Alden Theatre in 2015. Shayne fills many roles
for MCP, from serving on the Board, set construction, and even
recently appeared in Calendar Girls as Cora. She also works with
ArtStream, which provides performance opportunities for adults
with intellectual and developmental challenges.
Bill Glikbarg (Set Design) is a founding member of McLean
Community Players and the current Chairman of the Board.
He enjoys designing and building scenery for various groups
in Northern Virginia, most recently with ACCT and LTA. The
Alden Theatre is one of his favorite places to work because of the
excellent backstage facility. At LTA he did Twentieth Century in the
2013 season with John Downing, winning a WATCH award for set
deisgn. Bill is retired from consulting to the federal government on
large IT projects, and lives in Great Falls with his wife, Lynne.
Lynne Glikbarg (Lighting Design) has been associated with
MCP and its predecessors for over twenty years. Her most recent
productions for MCP include Comic Potential, Footloose, 1776,
Calendar Girls, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Game’s Afoot, Perfect Wedding,
Damn Yankees, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat, Oliver!,
and Evita. Lynne is retired and living with her husband Bill in Great
Falls, where she sandwiches in babysitting for her grandchildren
between international travels.
Bob Zeigler (Sound Design) has done sound, lighting, and set
construction for a number of theater groups in the area. His
sound credits include How to Succeed…Trying and A Funny Thing…
Forum for CAST, Deathtrap for VTC, and co-design on Joseph and…
Dreamcoat and Jesus Christ Superstar for MCP. He shares theater love
with Joan (the real thespian in the family) and their Chihuahua
pups.
Rebecca Harris (Hair & Makeup Designer) is grateful for being
invited to work on MCP’s production of Company. Her previous
hair design credits over include The Great American Trailer Park: The
Musical, Dirty Blond, and Steel Magnolias. Thanks to our wonderful
director for inviting her to take part in this show. Rebecca would
like to thank the entire cast & crew for of their hard work, and her
friends and family for all their love.
Adrienne Kammer (Scenic Painter) is delighted to be working
again with the MCP. Recent credits include MCP’s productions
of 13, Barefoot in the Park, Jesus Christ Superstar, Calendar Girls, and
1776. While living in Belgium she worked with NATO’s S.H.A.P.E.
Players, receiving the Topper award for the scenic painting of
Man of La Mancha. The US Army Festival of the Arts awarded her
third place for set painting and properties management for The
Adventures of Pinocchio. Her most memorable set was Oklahoma!,
where she literally painted an acre of corn “as high as an elephants
eye”. When not set painting, she is ‘Mommy’ to two cute dogs and
‘general contractor’ for her wonderful, supportive husband, John.
Carol Strachan (Asst. Stage Manager) has produced Unnecessary
Farce, Jesus Christ Superstar and Oklahoma! and has directed Social
Security, The Importance of Being Earnest, Brigadoon, Perfect Wedding
and Oh Coward! for MCP. She has appeared on stage in Guys and
Dolls, Grease and A Christmas Carol. Last year Carol was on stage in
Amadeus (MCP) and Calendar Girls and Fawlty Towers (BP).
Adrian Steel (Asst. Stage Manager) has worked on MCP’s The
Drowsy Chaperone, Man of La Mancha, Damn Yankees, La Cage aux
Folles, Guys and Dolls, 13, Calendar Girls, Unnecessary Farce, and
Footloose. He has also worked recently backstage at LTA, TAP (on
the Tinker Bell team, which won a 2015 WATCH award for special
effects), RCP, and RMT. He expresses his appreciation to the cast
and crew who have been wonderful to work with.
Cathy Farnsworth (Publicity) has enjoyed morphing from a
technical editor in her pre-retirement life to a volunteer part-time
publicist for MCP. Looking forward to opening night and a great
run for the talented and hard-working cast and crew of Company.
Tula Pendergrast (Ad Sales) was a board member/Vice President
of MCP for many years, and since 2007 has worked in various
capacities behind-the-scenes, helping to make the community
aware of the McLean Community Players’ quality theatre
productions. She is a former ESOL teacher for Fairfax County.
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Abbreviations
ACCT: Aldersgate Church
Community Theatre
BP: British Players
CAST: Community Alliance
Supporting Theatre
CRT: Castways Repertory Theatre
CTFC: City of Fairfax Theatre
Company
DS: Dominion Stage
DTC: Damascus Theatre Company
ESP: Elden Street Players
GP: Ghostlight Players
LTA: Little Theatre of
Alexandria
MP: Montgomery Playhouse
MCP: McLean Community
Players
PTC: Potomac Theatre Company
RCP: Reston Community Players
RMT: Rockville Musical Theatre
SHU: Seton Hill University
SMP: St. Mark’s Players
SP: Sterling Playmakers
TAP: The Arlington Players
TAT: The Alliance Theatre
TCP: Tantallon Community Players
VTC: Vienna Theatre Company
WATCH: Washington Area
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