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Barefootin thePark

January -February 1987

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PRODUCTION STAFF

Stage Manager. David OshinsAssistant Stage Manager jonathan CooganScript Supervisor Joyce CroftSet Designer. Charles ReynoldsLighting Designer. j amie HayesProperties Director Harri et PriceCostumes Doris ShoumakerMaster Builders Arky Marcom

Charles ReynoldsScenic Art Dee CotterLight & Sound Technicians Linda Reusch

Richard Potthoffjohn Spence

Brenda KehmeierStage Crew Judy Setaro

Deirdre MontgomerieNorm Miller, Jonathan Coogan

Hospitality Dagmar SchnaussLobby Portraits : Monty Ash

BAREFOOT IN THE PARKBy: Neil Simon

(Produced by special arrangement withSamuel French, Inc.)

Director: Harvey ErlichProducer: Harriet Price

* * CAST * *(in order of appearance)

CORlE BRATTER Melinda WilsonTELEPHONEMAN jonathan CooganDELIVERYMAN Abbott RosenbergPAULBRATTER Jeff KeaneCORlE'S MOTHER, MRS. BANKS Alice EldridgeVICTORVELASCO Charles Reynolds

STRIKE CREW AND SET CONSTRUCTION(Work Sunday)

Bob Schn aus s , Jack Weintraub, Sally Pierce. MorrieLubeznik, Sheldon Metz, Jim Lunsford. Norm Miller,Pat Spector, Charlotte Gunter, Shawn Gunter, MontyAsh, Robert Price. Ed Cotter and the cast and crewof BAREFOOTIN THE PARK.

SYNOPSIS OF SCENES:

ACT IThe top floor of a brownstone on East 48th Street,New York City. About 5:30 on a cold February

afternoon.

15 Minute IntermissionPlease join us in the lobby for coffee, courtesy of

Kentwood Players.

We wish to thank the following for their

Scene 1:. Scene 2:

ACT IIFour days later.Later that night.

About 7:00 p.m.About 2:00 a.m.

* * * * * * * * *ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS *

contributions and/or assistance to this production:Brief Intermission

The Hand Prop Room5700 Venice Boulevard

Los Angeles. CA(213) 931-1534

ACT IIIThe following day. About 5:00 p.m.

* * * * * * * *Payk el Fireplace Fixtures1443 Lincoln Boulevard

Santa Monica. CA(213) 451-1165

The taking of pictures and the use of recordingdevices in this theatre are strictly forbidden.

Selden's Lamps and Shades1433 Fourth StreetSanta Monica. CA(213) 395-1161

Furniture transported courtesy ofRyder Truck Rentals

PLEASE HELP KEEP OURTHEATREBEAUTIFUL.There is no smoking, drinking or eating in the

auditorium.

ABOUT THE DlRECTOR . JEFF KEANE (Paul Bratter) - Jeff graduated fromthe University of Southern California with a BFA inDrama in 1980. He has a wide range ofexperience having appeared in a variety of showsincluding Black Comedy, Equu s , Division Street,Lion in Winter, A Midsummer Night's Dream andShadow Box. This is Jeff's second appearance onthe Kentwood stage. His first being in the role ofClifford Anderson in DEATHTRAP.

HARVEY ERLICH Harvey first appeared onKentwood's stage in STEAMBATH and then inTWELVE ANGRY MEN. His acting career startedmany years ago in Israel where he appeared Inseveral English language productions. Today hespends much of his time entertaining children inlibraries and in Childrens' Hospital. He has alsoappeared In a TV cable service for children.BAREFOOT IN THE PARK is Harvey's full lengthdirectorial debut.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER .

CHARLES REYNOLDS (Victor Velasco) - Chuck's firstrole at Kentwood was in MY THREE ANGELS in1960. His most recent role was in VERONICA'SROOM. He directed SUPPORTINGCAST, MY THREEANGELS and A TALENT FOR MURDER. Chuck'sfavorite acting role is George in WHO'S AFRAIDOFVIRGINIA WOOLF? Other important roles for Chuckinclude TWELVE ANGRYMEN, ANDERSONVILLETRIAL,THE TENDERTRAP and ALL THE KING'S MEN. Chuckhas received numerous awards for acting, directingand set design.

HARRIET PRICE - Since joining Kentwood Playersin 1981, Harriet has been a very active member.She produced THE CHILDREN'S HOUR and BUS STOP.Harriet IS best known for her work as ourProperties Procurer, finding whatever is needed,large or small, familiar or rare. When she is notprop-hunting, Harriet is working in video, HBO andfeature film.

ABOUT THE CAST (alphabetical order) .

ABBOTT ROSENBERG (Delivery Man) - Abbott is along-time member of Kentwood Players, joining thetheatre group in 1953. He has appeared in THETIME OF YOUR LIFE, THREE MEN ON A HORSE, THEMALEANIMAL,THE SHRIKE and THE WIZARD OF OZ.For the WIZARD OF OZ, Abbott wrote a completelynew score, words and music. He has alsodirected musicals and dramas both in Northern andSouthern California. At present he is touringSouthern California with a stand-Up comedy I songact.

JONATHAN COOGAN (Telephone Repairman) Forthe past year, Jonathan has been training at theLee Strasberg Theatre Institute and at the TracyRoberts Actors Studio. He appeared in sweetcharity, plus concerts at CSUN, TV commercials andtelevised improvisations.

ALICE ELDRIDGE (Mrs. Banks, Corie's Mother) - A16 year KP member, Alice was last seen in SEEHOW THEY RUN. She has kept busy appearing inSUPPORTING CAST, DON'T DRINK THE WATER andANGELSTREET. She received Best Actress and BestSupporting Actress awards for her roles in GUYSAND DOLLS, GINGERBREADLADY and NUTS. SweetCharity, Last of The Red Hot Lovers, Murder atHoward Johnson's and Bad Habits are just a fewof Alice's other acting credits.

MELINDA WILSON (Corie Bratter) This isMelinda's first appearance with Kentwood Players.She is a Theatre Arts graduate from CaliforniaState University Long Beach. Some of Melinda'spast college and community theatre roles havebeen in Shadow Box, A Flea in Her Ear, Charlie'sAunt, The Real Inspector Hound and Grease.

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SEASON TICKETSApplications available in lobbyFor further information call:

DASSA KALMANSON(213) 395-1222

* COMING ATTRACTIONS - 1987*Mar. 13 - Apr. 18 - AGNES OF GOD

Director: Charles Briles - Producer: Jack Lyons

May 8 - June 13 - THE TENTH MANDirector: Monty Ash - Producer: Doris Shoumaker

Casting: Mar. 16 - 17. 7:30 p.m.

July 10 - Aug. 15 - THE ODD COUPLE(FEMALE VERSION)

Director: Dave MizrahiCasting: May 11-12. 7:30 p.m.

* * * * * * * *RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY

Please call (213) 645-5156 (24 hours)Reservations must be paid for within one week

after they are made.

FOR SPECIAL THEATRE PARTIESDID YOU l~NOWTHAT -

A Special Theatre Party planned for yourorganization or group can be a financial successas well as an entertaining evening in the theatre?

CONTACT SPECIAL THEATRE PARTIES CHAIRMANCalia Silvers Mintzer (213) 837-3609 (evenings)

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