directed by andrew vonderschmitt - footlights · the fantasticks, tokyo fish story, and vietgone....

by Peter Weiss

Directed by Andrew Vonderschmitt

Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing

A note from Executive & Producing Artistic Director, Andrew Vonderschmitt

Hello and welcome to the Playhouse. I wanted to take a moment of your time to say thank you. Thank you for your continued support of the Playhouse and thank you for supporting the arts in general. As an artist I understand the commitment and responsibility I have to you, the audience. Art is not created in a vacuum. It takes an observer to finish the formula. This particular art form, on this particular day and time, in this particular venue, is for you, and you alone. I honestly hope that you enjoy your visit with us and that you will return soon.

I am always open to comment, complaint, compliment, concern, or just plain conversation. How’s that for alliteration? Of course, I enjoy compliments over complaints, but who doesn’t learn from input of any kind? A healthy dialogue with you, the audience, is very important to me. I can be reached via email, snail-mail, phone, fax, or you can drop by the Playhouse. However you choose to contact me and tell me how I’m doing, I welcome it.

Thank you, once again, for your patronage. Enjoy the show.

Andrew Vonderschmitt

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Director’s Notes

The SettingJuly 13, 1808

The Asylum at Charenton

The year is 1808 and the Director at The Asylum at Charenton, Abbé de Coulmier, a liberal who held no medical degree, regularly allowed the inmates to write and stage plays as a form of therapy. Among these patients was the infamous Marquis de Sade.

Weiss imagines the Marquis writing a play about the assassination of French Revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat, an inflammatory subject to say the least.

Sade could write, in essence, a platform with which to discuss the validity of revolution and the value of social violence. A forum where he could argue opposing veiwpoints.

To tell this story Weiss has chosen to employ a theatrical style, also French of origin, that would have been, in my opinion, among Sade’s favorites; Theatre of Cruelty.

Antonin Artaud, a French playwright and surrealist, created Theatre of Cruelty when he broke from tradition with his own theories on how to effectively move an audience. The ultimate goal of which was to elicit a visceral, nearly animal response.

Weiss set out to tell this story in a decidedly Brechtian/Epic Drama/Theatre of Cruelty bent. This is not passive theatre. You are part of it, whether you like it or not. Of course, it is our hope that you do like it and take your role of observer seriously. We do.

DirectorAndrew VonderschmittAndrew is overwhelmed with the intensity of this production and the commitment of his team. Past directorial credits include, Jesus Christ Superstar, Avenue Q, Little Shop of Horrors, On The Verge, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Frankenstein in Love, To Kill a Mockingbird and Moon Over Buffalo to name a few. He lives in Long Beach with his wife Martina, daughter Morgan Lee, and two cats, Laura Rosalyn and Jack Benny. Enjoy the show.

Behind the ScenesMovement DirecterBrian BozanichMarat/Sade expands the list of Brian’s titles at the LBP. He has appeared on stage in Avenue Q, directed She Kills Monsters in the 2015 Collaborative Series, and serves as director of the the LBP Summer Youth Musical Theatre Conservatory. Brian just completed his fifteenth year as Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator at Saint Joseph High School.

Amber Caras Amber is thrilled to be Stage Managing her first show at the Long Beach Playhouse. She has been working in technical theatre for over ten years, all around Orange and LA County. Amber attended Saddleback College and CSULB, graduating with her BA in Technical Theatre (Magna Cum Laude) in 2012. Since then, Amber has been working primarily in Stage Management for South Coast Repertory. Her favorite shows at SCR were The Fantasticks, tokyo fish story, and Vietgone. Amber also currently works as Production Support for Entertainment Design Corporation, which does large scale designs all around the globe. She also has worked the past 6 Rose Parades as a Carpenter for KTLA. Amber is thankful for the opportunity to work with such a wonderful team, and thanks everyone for their hard work on Marat/Sade.

Stage Manager

Set DesignLight DesignCostume DesignSound DesignDialect CoachScenic PainterProp MasterBoard OperatorCostume Shop

PhotographyPromotional Design

Andrew VonderschmittDonny JacksonDonna FritscheKenny NautaCharles NormanPhie MuraLarry MuraAmber CarasAbertha Montgomery, Rebecca Roth, Amanda Martin, Jennie ParkMike HardyDaisy Ramirez-Gutierrez

Stephen Olear Stephen is very excited to make his playhouse debut as Music Director for Marat/Sade. He would like to thank Andrew and the rest of the fantastic staff at the Playhouse for this opportunity. He is honored to work with such an amazing and talented cast who made the job so easy and who were always willing to trying something different. His previous credits at the playhouse include Charles Dickens and his accordion in A Christmas Carol, Jesus Christ Superstar and Batboy. He would like to that Jerry for his constant support.

Music Directer

Meet

(in order of appearance)

Colton Dillion (COULMIER)Colton makes his LBP debut in Marat/Sade. Recent Southern California credits include Yefim in Uncle Vanya, Bing Crosby in Tinseltown Christmas, Clown in The 39 Steps, James Keller in The Miracle Worker, and Matt in The Marriage of Bette and Boo. He can also be found on YouTube in Colton's Super Short Show alongside additional productions by Infinite Sum Ltd. He thanks his family and friends for their continued support.

COLTON DILLION

The Cast

Lorne Stevenson (The Inmate playing THE HERALD)This is Lorne's second production at the Long Beach Playhouse and his first in the Studio. He previously played Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar. He'd like to thank his family; the cast and creative team and you the audience. Enjoy the [email protected]

Tyler Gray (The Inmate playing ROUX)Tyler is honored to be a part of his third production at the Long Beach Playhouse. Previously, Tyler played Bernard in Death of a Salesman and Philugus in Lysistrata. Other theater credits include Julius Caesar, Jerry and Tom, Hamlet and A Midsummer Nights Dream.

Elijah Douglas (The Inmate playing CUCURUCU) Elijah is pleased to make his LBP debut. His theatre credits include Charles Fuller's A Soldier's Play (Meritorious Achievement from the Kennedy Center), Aristophanes Lysistrata, Howard Sackler's The Great White Hope, and John Herrera's Some Kind Of Trouble at LB City College. He'd like to thank all of his theatre arts teachers/directors and Andrew for giving him a chance. He hopes everybody enjoys this insane play within a play.

Lorraine Winslow (The Inmate playing POLPOCH) Lorraine, last seen at LBP downstairs in the production of By the Way Meet Vera Stark, has been jumping on stage since she was 3. Two favorite roles over roughly forty years are Sadie Thompson in Rain and Elaine Navazio in Last of the Red Hot Lovers. She lives in Long Beach with her roommate Kip Hogan and their two pups.

Meet

The Cast(in order of appearance)

Carole Louise Duffs (The Inmate playing ROSSIGNOL)Carole is thrilled to make her debut at the Long Beach Playhouse. Her favorite, recent performances include: Jesus Christ Superstar (Soul Girl), The Pirates of Chemo (Karen), and Fiddler on the Roof (Tzietel) She is also a Featured Singer for the Like a Mosaic Movement. Carole would like to thank her family, friends, and her talented husband, Austin. I love you and I like you-Break a Leg!

Ashley Gilmore (The Inmate playing KOKOL)Ashley debuts at LBP in Marat/Sade. She lives in Long Beach and grew up around music at her father’s music store, Gilmore Music. She graduated from the renowned Orange County High School of the Performing Arts. She later attended LBCC in the Music and Theater program. Previous shows include The Wizard of Oz , Tom & Jerry and Tom Sawyer. Ashley would like to dedicate her performance to her late cousin Humberto Dominquez, who always enthusiastically supported her choices.

Austin James (The Inmate playing CLOPIN)"Your reality is lies and balderdash and I'm delighted to say that I have no grasp of it whatsoever!" Austin studied Film and Theatre at Loyola Marymount University. Some favorite, recent roles include: You're a Good Man Charlie Brown's Schroeder, Fiddler on the Roof's Perchik, and Bye-Bye Birdie's Albert Peterson. Austin appreciates the love and support of his beautiful wife Carole and his Mom, Dad, Adam. Open the Gates!

Meet

(in order of appearance)The Cast

Liz Waite (The Inmate playing CORDAY)Liz Waite is has been doing theatre in Long Beach for eight years and producing radio at Long Beach City College for three. Previous shows include Long Bridge Over Deep Water, Rebel Without A Cause, Guys and Dolls, Fiddler on the Roof, and To Kill A Mockingbird. She hopes to give the audience a thrilling experience watching Marat/Sade.

Mark Bowen (The Inmate playing MARAT)Mark debuts at LBP in Marat/Sade. He is a teacher, actor, and playwright whose play, Weeds of Sloth, opens in San Diego this month. Favorite roles include Friar Laurence in Romeo and Juliet, Jonathan in Arsenic and Old Lace, and The Governor in Man of La Mancha. He lives in Long Beach with his wife Sara and their dog, Chloe.

Melissa Donn (The Inmate playing SIMONNE) Melissa is absolutely thrilled to be apart of Marat/Sade with such an amazingly talented cast and crew. This is her second time appearing at LBP, previously appearing in the ensemble for Little Shop Of Horrors. She currently resides in Costa Mesa with her cat Mr. Edibles where she enjoys tending to her garden, singing, and crochet.

Noah Wagner (MARQUIS de SADE)Noah is thrilled to be back in the Studio. Recent Studio credits include “The Tiger” in Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo and Martin Dysart in Equus. He has received DramaLogue Awards for his performances in Ticking, Tracers (Studio) and A Shot in the Dark (Studio). You may have seen him downstairs as Henry in The Real Thing, and Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure.

Meet

(in order of appearance)The Cast

Alex Shewchuk (The Inmate playing DUPERRET)Alex is really grateful to be back on the Long Beach Playhouse stage. He is also really excited to be part of this wonderfully weird production with an amazing and dedicated cast and crew. He hopes you enjoy the show or at least do your best to try to make sense of it. Long live the revolution!

Karina Bozanich (COULMIER'S DAUGHTER)Karina makes her official debut at LBP in Marat/Sade. However she has been a part of the LBP Summer Camp for many years, partook in 24-Hour Theatre in 2014, and was in She Kills Monsters as part of the LBP Collaborative Series. She is also active in her school theatre program, recently appearing in Hairspray as Shelly, The Mousetrap as Ms. Casewell, and Rumors as Chris.

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Andrew Vonderschmitt Executive & Producing Artistic Director

Madison Mooney Business & Operations Manager

Sean Gray Technical Director &Production Manager

Donna Fritsche Costume Shop Manager & Resident Costume Designer

Larry MuraProperties Master

Anna Kate MohlerHouse Manager & Volunteer Coordinator

Kellee CullinghamBox Office Associate

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TreasurerDan Ryan

President Tony Diaz

A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:

In consideration of our performers and patrons, please turn off all cellular devices during the show. Cameras and recording devices are prohibited. Late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager. Beverages and concessions are offered before performances and during intermission and you may bring drinks purchased at our bar into the theatre. Smoking is restricted to the area in front of the theatre on Anaheim Street.

Extra Funding made possible by:

Special thanks to our Set Sunday Volunteers! Ray Smith, Jerry Loeb, Flo Dartt, Marie Santora, Bob S. Turner, Tom Long, Lana Haines, Tammy Barile, Roscoe Evans, David Lovegren, Mal Groff, Emmett W. Fry, Bob Boyce, and the Cast, Crew and Design team for Marat/Sade Many thanks.

Vice President Jane Nunn

SecretaryHalley Hardy

Cheryl Avirom, Brian Bozanich, Deborah Bozanich, Kysa Cohen, Gaurav Datta, Bart DeLio, Emily Holman, Roxanne

Patmor, Ray Smith, Miguel Solario

THE STAFF

Legacy CircleMary Lou BusbyPeggy HolmesJoan A. Ryan

Honorary Producers ($1,000 and Up!)

Dr. Ronald & Miriam SommerMarlene Temple and The Temple Family Charitable

Foundation

Executive Producer ($500-$999)Kaye Briegel

Louis EuzarragePhyllis Nofts & Evie Ray

Roxanne Patmor

Director ($250-$499)Harriet Whitmyer &

Danial GolsonMartin Fiebert & Margo Kasdan

Johanna & Robert Tramazzo

Starring Role ($150-$249)

Ron & Paula DuffautGeorge & Beverle Ray

Dan & Deb RyanSam Tanng

The Vonderschmitt Family

Ensemble Cast ($50-$149)

Jill AversaRon & Paula Duffaut

Stephen Harvey & Venetia LaiSharon Hollander

Long Beach RegularsTom & Irina LongWilliam McDonald

Frank & Katherine McIlquhamMadison Mooney

Miles NevinBeverly O’Neill

Charmaine PackBruce Tanis

Dan Wilkinson

Friends (Up to $49)M. Andag

Pauline Strong

2015 Members & Donors

Honorary Producers ($1,000 and Up!)

AnonymousEvalyn M. Bauer Foundation

Phil King & Anna KalmanMyra Kremen

First Congregational Church of Long Beach

Jerry & Flora LoebRoxanne Patmor

Dottie ReinerStuart B. ScudderPat & Ray Smith Marlene Temple

& The Temple Family Charitable Foundation

Andrew & Martina Vonderschmitt

Executive Producer ($500-$999)Cheryl Avirom

2016 MEMBERS & DONORS

Kaye BriegelPam CincolaJohn Gilbert

Mal GroffMichelle MolinaDan Rodgers

Cynthia Rustanius

Director ($250-$499)Scott FinnAnn Hoff

Cheryl McNultyMiles Nevin

Phyllis Nofts & Evie RayBeth Nolan & Scott Mahlberg

Floyd E. Riggle Jr.Shewchuk Family

Johanna & Robert Tramazzo Ted Van Boemel

& Joan LebNoah Wagner

Ron & Janee WestHarriet Whitmyer & Danial

Golson

Starring Role ($150-$249)

Barbara Ardinger, Ph.D.Kathleen & Barry BlodgettRonald & Paula Duffaut

Martin Fiebert & Margo Kasdan

Marc & Donna FuronSusan Garcia

Steven & Judie GratchEmily Holman

Glenn & Joyce HowardMary Ann Hutton

John & Kim Keelin Janeice McConnell

Stephen Olear & Jerry BarbaHal & Betty Olson

Beverly O’NeillIn Memory of Michael Ross

Ken Robinson

& Joseph PinoJoseph Vanderhost & Kristi

FischerPaul VanderRoest

Susan Vidor

Ensemble Cast ($50-$149)

Roger A. AndersonMatthew & Jacqueline Azzara

Verna BaccusRuth & Albert Berg

Robert & Margaret BourguetDoria Campbell

Mary CarrilloGreg & Kysa Cohen

Jim & Sheridan CrawfordNona DalyFlo Dartt

Tony & Cyndy DiazAllan Effron

David & Joanne FeldmanArlene Gale

Colleen GardnerFloyd & Annie Gills

Brent GilmoreRichard & Alvena Graham

Mr. & Mrs Laurence GreskoIn Memory of Frankie Grover

Lana HainesSusan E. Taylor & Mike

HavnaerJudith HendlerLynda Hershey

Nancy HigginsonCarol Hobaugh

Susan HoerchnerJudith JohnsenMark Julstrom

Aileen & Larry KeeterRobert & Noreen Kraig

Scott & Jean LawJoseph MacDonaldJoseph T. Mannix

Ted & Janice Martin

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