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Book by RUPERT HOLMES Original book and concept by PETER STONE

Music by JOHN KANDER

Lyrics by FRED EBB Additional lyrics by JOHN KANDER and RUPERT HOLMES

CURTAINS is produced by arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1359 Broadway, Suite 914, New York, NY 10018

Artistic Director – Doreen Cohn Technical Director – Ken Jones

Music Director – Willard Minton Choreographer – Mark Simpson

Accompanist – Diana Lawler Assistant to the Director – Christopher Weed

Co-Producers – Rosemarie Beskind and Dian Pomeranz


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abouT The guildAs we approach our 40th anniversary year, the Theatre Guild of Simsbury can be equally proud of its rich past and its potential for the future. We’ve added to the breadth of our reach over the years, and for the first time, this year we participated in Simsbury’s Septemberfest, performed a new play written just for us at the historic Meeting House, and will take part in Simsbury Celebrates on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. You’ll also find TGS on the board of the Simsbury Land Trust’s Simsburyopoly game. The Theatre Guild of Simsbury is enjoying a new vitality as we have welcomed many new members, veterans and neophytes alike, both on and offstage, drawn by the irresistible pull of working in live theater.

Next year we’ll celebrate 40 years of making magic onstage. And what a celebration year we have planned, as you you’ll see in our ad later in the program. We remain as committed as ever to bringing top quality theater productions to the community. This continues to be our mission—anyone who has even the slightest desire to try theater should join us, grow with us, and make new friends along the way. We welcome anyone who wants to give theater a try—onstage or backstage. And did we mention, it’s fun?

For more information, check our website, www.theatreguildsimsbury.org, or call us at 860-658-0666 to let us know you’re interested.

So, enjoy the Connecticut community theater premiere of Curtains. And stay tuned for next year—it’s going to be awesome!

Board of directors

President Karen Sidel

Vice President Rosemarie Beskind

Secretary Donna Sennott

Treasurer Rick Anderson

Members at Large: Penny Carroll, Doreen Cohn, Darlene Davis, Laura Garger, Dian Pomeranz, John Schenkman, Tracy Weed, and Allison Young


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1973 17761974 Kiss Me Kate / Rally Round

The Flag1975 The Most Happy Fella / George

Washington Slept Here1976 The Red Mill1977 Anything Goes1978 Kismet1979 Hello Dolly1980 Fiddler On The Roof1981 Showboat1982 Carousel1983 Mame / The Good Doctor /

Our Town1984 Brigadoon1985 My Fair Lady1986 Camelot1987 The Pajama Game1988 Oklahoma / The Music Man1989 Girl Crazy / The Dining Room1990 42nd Street1991 Me and My Girl1992 Hello Dolly!1993 Anything Goes / Adult Comedy1994 Mame / An Evening of Melodrama1995 Best Little Whorehouse in Texas /

Mother Goose O’Rama1996 Crazy for You / Kander & Ebb

Cabaret

1997 Will Rogers Follies1998 George M! / An Evening of Cabaret1999 Fiddler on the Roof / Cabaret 2000

– A Tribute to Frank Loesser2000 How to Succeed in Business

Without Really Trying / Broadway From A-Z

2001 Sweet Charity / Broadway With A Beat Cabaret

2002 Annie Get Your Gun / Love Through the Ages Cabaret / Heart Suspended & Glory in the Flower

2003 My Fair Lady / Plaza Suite2004 Miss Liberty / Night of January

16th2005 Prelude to a Kiss / Cabaret /

The Sound of Music2006 Rumors / Cabaret / The Pajama

Game2007 The Mousetrap / The Wizard

of Oz2008 An Impeccable Larceny / Annie /

Cabaret2009 Over The River and Through The

Woods / Thoroughly Modern Millie

2010 Kiss Me, Kate2011 The Foreigner / Cabaret

VolunTeers needed!The Theatre Guild of Simsbury is a volunteer organization with many people donating their time and expertise. We are proud and honored to have such volunteers in our midst. With the addition of our Studio Theatre of non-musical plays and other endeavors, our need for individuals who want to lend their time and talents grows. To continue the high caliber productions we’ve been known for these past 39 years, we need your help. If you are interested in volunteering, please call 860-658-0666 and leave your name and phone number.

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cast of cHaractersLieutenant Frank Cioffi ................... Steve O’BrienNiki Harris ....................................... Rosanne GowdyGeorgia Hendricks ........................... Dana CulliganCarmen Bernstein ............................ Jenna LeavittAaron Fox ......................................... Brian RucciSidney Bernstein .............................. Len OremlandChristopher Belling ......................... Patrick SpadaccinoBambi Bernét ................................... Kathy DaytonDaryl Grady ..................................... Anthony UrilloJoany Harmon ................................. Nancy BrownsteinOscar Shapiro .................................. Rick AndersonBobby Pepper .................................. Rob ThorntonHarv Fremont .................................. Bob Knight / Jim MetzlerDetective O’Farrell .......................... Ray PaquetRandy Dexter ................................... Joe SacalaJessica Cranshaw .............................. Karen SidelSasha Iljinsky ................................... Willard MintonDancers ............................................ Olivia Benson, Kim Campagna, Darlene

Davis, Laura Garger, Nicole Oades, Karen Reid, Terry Rowe, Terri Schulman, Donna Sennott, Karen Sidel, Andrea Silverstein, Tracy Weed, Jim Metzler, Ray Paquet, Alexander O’Neil, William Quinn, Joe Sacala, Ruy Zambrano

Ensemble .......................................... Leslie Auer Anderson, Olivia Benson, Kim Campagna, Darlene Davis, Laura Garger, Arthur Hetherington, Virginia Hetherington, Wilson Keithline, Bob Knight, Jim Metzler, Nicole Oades, Alexander O’Neil, Morgan Papile, Ray Paquet, Roberta Avery Quinn, William Quinn, Karen Reid, Terry Rowe, Joe Sacala, Jessie Sawyer, John Schenkman, Terri Schulman, Donna Sennott, Karen Sidel, Andrea Silverstein, Tracy Weed, Ruy Zambrano


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ProdUctioN teaM Artistic Director ........................Doreen CohnTechnical Director .....................Ken JonesMusic Director ...........................Willard MintonChoreographer ...........................Mark Simpson Accompanist ..............................Diana LawlerAssistant to the Director ............Christopher WeedCo-Producers .............................Rosemarie Beskind and Dian Pomeranz Set Design ..................................Doreen Cohn and Ken JonesLighting Design .........................Michael HunterSound Design ............................Ken JonesCostume Design ........................Cindy BraunlichHair/Wig Design ....................... Joel SilvestroSet Construction ........................Chris TollyScenic Artist ............................... Nora Goeler, assisted by Doreen Cohn and

Kate Luurtsema Stage Manager ............................Lisa Nichols


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orcHestra Willard Minton ........DirectorDiana Lawler ...........Piano, Keyboard and Rehearsal AccompanistJohn Christie ............Flute, Piccolo, Alto Saxophone, ClarinetJohn Turner ..............Clarinet, Flute, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneMelinda Burnham....Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto SaxophoneTed Cowles ...............Clarinet, Flute, Bass Clarinet, Baritone SaxophoneKevin Cornell ...........Trumpet, FlugelhornDave Carpenter ........Trumpet, FlugelhornMitch Friedman .......HornMatt Carley ..............HornJim Luurtsema .........TrombonePeter Minton ............TromboneDavid Gore ..............Guitar, BanjoDavid Wright ...........BassJack Summers ..........DrumsE. Karl Gallmeyer ....Percussion

We are often asked “where does this orchestra come from?” Friends, colleagues or acquaintances of the music director, the orchestra members are all local citizens who, when asked to play, enthusiastically say yes. They play for the love of music and theater and, in so doing, add a professional touch to our productions. An integral part of our Community Theater troupe, this year’s TGS Orchestra includes: an Insurance Company Safety Engineer, a Machinist, an IT Systems Engineer, a Sales Employment Consultant, a School Bus Driver, a Musician/Entrepreneur/Baker, a Nephrologist & Internist, a Piano playing Suzie Homemaker/Chicken Farmer, a Network Design & Implementation Engineer, a Music Librarian, an Engineering Manager for CNC Airframe and Jet Engine Manufacture, and several retirees (former Music and Fine Arts Teachers and Administrators, a former Software Developer, a former Security Services Sales and Distribution Representative, and a former Pension Plan Manager). Now that is a true Community! More importantly, that is a fine Orchestra!


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Who’s Who in The casTLESLIE AUER-ANDERSON (Ensemble) This is Leslie’s 4th play with TGS. She played a Boylan Sister in Annie, a Muzzy Boy in Thoroughly Modern Millie and a Bianca Girl in Kiss Me, Kate. Leslie took on the challenge (the singing is the best part) of TGS after a long stretch after high school while raising a family. Leslie lives with her talented and handsome husband Rick (Oscar) in Simsbury. A big thanks to the Greater Hartford Arts Council for all of their support!

RICK ANDERSON (Oscar Shapiro) Rick is nearing his 50th play (his goal is to be in as many plays as his age – it may be elusive to catch up!). He has had the great satisfaction in TGS of playing in ensemble, named parts, and lead roles. Most recently, he played the very nasty Owen Musser in The Foreigner. In last year’s TGS musical, Kiss Me Kate, he was seen as General Harrison Howell. But his favorite role with TGS was in Annie as Daddy Warbucks (for which he shaved his head – something that would be even easier now!). Other favorites in his resume are Jerry in Zoo Story, Teddy Roosevelt in Arsenic and Old Lace. Thanjona Kerhar in Orphans of Eternity, Jorgy in Other People’s Money, Col. Puckerup in Victoria Falls and Richard III in the Last Trial of Richard III. He has also played Capt. von Trapp in Sound of Music and Harold Hill in the Music Man. In Curtains, Rick gets to be Oscar Shapiro, where he happily gets to sing and act, but is gratefully spared the dancing (just check out what the rest of the cast has to do!). By day he is an IT Enterprise Architect. Rick is very happy that his dancing partner in life, Leslie, is also in this show!


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OLIVIA BENSON (Dancer/Ensemble) This is Olivia’s first show with TGS. She has appeared in other local productions as a dancer including: Beauty and the Beast and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – (Thomaston Opera House ) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Warner Theatre. Olivia lives in Harwinton and is a senior at Lewis S. Mills High School going through the stressful process of applying for colleges. However, most of her time out of school is spent at Dance Arts Centre either taking class or student teaching. This is Olivia’s 14th year there and she absolutely loves to dance! Special thanks to Olivia’s parents and friends for their constant support, and to Mr. Mark for introducing Olivia to such an amazing group of people as TGS; it’s been a great experience getting to work with you outside of the studio!

NANCY BROWNSTEIN (Joany) Nancy is back for her second show with the TGS. Last year she appeared as the Wardrobe Lady and was in the ensemble in Kiss Me, Kate. Nancy’s day job is Senior Counsel for Travelers Environmental Litigation Group. She is also a member of the Travelers Chorale and the Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom Choir. Nancy lives in Avon with her three kids, Nina, Sam and Will, her boyfriend Bill and her dog, Mac. Nancy is thrilled once again to be working with her “techie” daughter, Nina, who makes us all sound terrific. She would also like to say a special thank you to her family for being so encouraging and understanding!


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KIM CAMPAGNA (Dancer/Ensemble) Kim is thrilled to be in her third show with TGS. Previously Kim appeared as a dancer and ensemble member in Kiss Me, Kate and a tap-dancing stenographer and ensemble member in Thoroughly Modern Millie. She is CFO and co-owner of Novare Electronics, LLC; a residential and commercial electronics business in Avon. Kim would like to thank her wonderful husband, Bill, and kids, Cassie, Max and Olivia for all of their love and support.

DANA CULLIGAN (Georgia Hendricks) Dana has appeared in many TGS productions through the years, most recently as a Too Darn Hot dancer in last year’s Kiss Me, Kate and as Alice in Thoroughly Modern Millie. She is thrilled to play the role of Georgia, this time around. When not carrying on with her theater pals, Dana loves being a fashion advisor for Lia Sophia jewelry. She also enjoys helping people organize their photos, and makes custom photo albums for clients as a Personal Photo Organizer. A big thank you goes out to my family, for their patience and support: Caitlin, my fellow boa-babe; Ryan, my singing inspiration…and to my wonderful husband Mark, without whose love and support none of this would be possible. A special thank you to Kim for always being there, and lastly but not leastly, “Bzzzzzzzz!” (You know who you are.)


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DARLENE DAVIS (Dancer/Ensemble) Darlene has been involved with community theaters such as TGS, Manchester Musical Players, Little Theatre of Manchester, Rocky Hill Players and the Warner Theater since 1993. Favorite musicals in which she has performed include: Titanic, Jekyll & Hyde, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Crazy for You, Aida, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. She first became involved with TGS in 1993, performing in her first musical Anything Goes and was hooked on all aspects of theater ever since. Darlene has been an integral part of the TGS Board since 1994 in various capacities, including past President, as well as costume designing for TGS and other community and equity theaters for the past 18 years. Darlene is the owner of “Your Best Move” an organizing, staging and downsizing business and has her own antique and collectibles business, Davis Collectibles, where she sells at several antique shops and on-line and conducts estate sales for clients.

KATHY DAYTON (Bambi Bernet) This is Kathy’s fourth show with TGS. Kathy appeared as a featured dancer in “Steam Heat” in The Pajama Game, a tap-dancing stenographer in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Kiss Me, Kate. When first out of college, Kathy traveled internationally with “Up With People.” Kathy works at Hall High School and lives in Bristol with husband Ken, and her two darling boys, Harrison and Parker. A special thanks to my wonderful family and for their endless love and support. I love you more than you know!

LAURA GARGER (Dancer/Ensemble) Laura is appearing in her seventh musical with TGS. Hard to believe it has been almost eight years since she left sunny Arizona for the harsh winters of CT. Still she is happy to have found her peeps at TGS. Laura recently appeared with TGS in the world premiere of Betsy Maguire’s Murder at 3 Corner Pond staged at the Simsbury Meeting House. Other favorite roles and shows include: Working (Kate), Godspell (Robin, Peggy and Sonya), All Night Strut, The Secret Garden (co-producer, AriZoni award for best production), Jesus Christ Superstar and Taking Steps. A heartfelt thank you to my wonderful family, Greg, Caroline, and Katherine, who support me in so many ways, I love you! Enjoy the show, and see if you can figure out whodunit!


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ROSANNE GOWDY (Niki Harris) Rosanne is very excited to play the role of Niki in her first show with TGS. Rosanne has performed in a number of community theater productions including The Warner Theatre in Torrington where she was Eudora in the World Premier of The Magic Tree House, Kim in Miss Saigon and Tuptim in The King and I. Some of her other favorite roles include Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Maria in West Side Story, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Marian the Librarian in Music Man, Cinderella in Cinderella and Maria in The Sound of Music. Rosanne is a cantor at Incarnation Church in Wethersfield where she sings at Masses and wedding ceremonies each weekend. She would like to thank her family, friends and her super talented husband, Mike, for all their support!

ART HETHERINGTON (Ensemble) Art is a veteran of 30 plus years of community theater. This is his 13th show with TGS. He has also appeared with the Women’s Club of Westfield, MA, the Canton Benefit Productions, Miss Porter’s School, the Repertory Theatre of New Britain, as well as many church musicals. Favorite shows include Hello Dolly and Guys and Dolls.

VIRGINIA HETHERINGTON (Ensemble) Ginny has been performing in community theater for over 30 years. Besides TGS, she has appeared with the Women’s Club of Westfield, MA, the Canton Benefit Productions, and the Repertory Theatre of New Britain. As a retired elementary school teacher, she is still directing children’s musicals at Martha’s Vineyard, where she spends her summer with her husband, Art. It is always a privilege to work with TGS and its outstanding directors.


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WILSON KEITHLINE (Ensemble) Wilson found us at Septemberfest and we are so glad that he did! Wilson has his own law practice in Simsbury. His last acting experience was as a shepherd in his kindergarten Christmas pageant. But now, “It’s an honor and a joy to be in show business.”

BOB KNIGHT (Harv/Ensemble) This is Bob’s third turn with TGS after performing in recent productions of Kiss Me, Kate and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Bob is now retired, lives in Simsbury, and enjoys life doing things like performing in the theater, being with his grandchildren and traveling.

JENNA LEVITT (Carmen Bernstein) This is Jenna’s first production with TGS and hopes it will not be her last! She is thrilled to be part of this wonderfully warm and talented group of people. No stranger to the stage, favorite roles include Aldonza in Man of La Mancha, Mrs. Meers in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical. For the past 11 years, Jenna has been teaching with New Britain Public Schools. A huge thanks to the directors, cast and crew- and to Phil, for his never-ending encouragement and support.

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JIM METzLER (Harv/Dancer) Since joining TGS for the June Cabaret, “Best Musical: A Night at the Tonys,” Jim has been busy with a couple repeat performances: As Husband, in The Marriage of Metzler (a role he’s held for 25 years) and most recently as Dr. Everett Scott and Preacher in The Rocky Horror Show — third time’s the charm. Friends and family may recall some other roles from Jim’s past, including Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Bungee in A New Brain, Bishop in Anything Goes, Baker in Showboat, Boris Blastimov in The Spy Who Killed Me, Beadle Bamford in Sweeney Todd, and Bert Berry in 42nd Street. TGS is very grateful to Jim for jumping in at the last minute to pinch hit for injured cast member Bob Knight.

WILLARD MINTON (Sasha Iljinsky) See biography in Production listing.

NICOLE OADES (Dancer/Ensemble) Nicole feels lucky to be dancing with so many great friends in this show and for such an amazing choreographer. Nicole has danced in a variety of musicals and dance performance productions in CT, NY and NJ. Favorites include Miss Saigon, Thoroughly Modern Millie, My Favorite Year and In-(E)motion. She has also choreographed several musicals including Pippin and Jane Eyre and has been a pit musician for a number of shows including Bye Bye, Birdie, Crazy For You and Ragtime. Nicole currently works in Radiology at Hartford Hospital and loves taking classes at Dance Arts Centre and Nutmeg’s Dance and Theatre in her free time.


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ALEXANDER O’NEIL (Dancer/Ensemble) This is Alex’s second show with TGS. He appeared in Kiss Me, Kate last year as Hortensio, Philip and a stagehand. In recent high school productions, he was the understudy to Pippin in Pippin and Maude in Bye, Bye Birdie, Combefere in Les Miserables, School Edition, and a knight in Once Upon a Mattress. Alex has performed in the Connecticut All State and Northern Regional Music Festivals and is in multiple singing groups, including Chorus Angelicus, Gaudeamus, The B-sharps, and the Canton High School Chamber Singers. He would like to thank his parents and Mrs. Cohn for giving him this opportunity.

STEVE O’BRIEN (Lieutenant Frank Cioffi) Steve first appeared with TGS in Fiddler on the Roof. Other roles in TGS productions include Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Ken in Rumors, Sergeant Trotter in The Mousetrap, the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, Bert Healy in Annie, Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Nunzio in Over the River and Through the Woods. Steve has worked in several capacities for TGS, including producer, board member, and backstage crew member. Steve has performed in a number of productions including Harvey, A Streetcar Named Desire, Barefoot in the Park, All My Sons, and The Music Man. He teaches fifth grade and has a rock band that plays throughout the area. Steve dedicates his performance to his beautiful wife, Kathryn-Ann, and his two wonderful sons, Liam and Rory.

LEN OREMLAND (Sidney Bernstein) Len is very excited to once again join the talented players of TGS in the CT community theater debut of Curtains. He last took the TGS stage in 2009’s production of Thoroughly Modern Millie (Bun Foo), and previously appeared in the Guild’s Fall ‘08 Caberet (as the Phantom and Alfred Doolittle). He is currently co-producing (and has a small role) in the indie film Brilliant Mistakes (http://www.salisburyfilms.com), and from the “life imitating art” side of things, is an investor/producer in several Broadway/off-Broadway productions, including Memphis (2010 Tony Award, Best Musical), Berenstain Bears, LIVE (the Musical), Virtually Me, and the upcoming 2012 Broadway revival of Annie. Len also sings, and plays guitar with the TGS house band, “Vinyl Tap”. By day, Len works on Wall Street. He deeply thanks the Producers & Directors, cast and crew for including him in the show, and for their hard work towards it success! He also thanks his family for their patience and support (still waiting to actually perform with Rachel)! Love you guys!


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MORGAN PAPILE (Ensemble) Morgan is a sophomore at Granby High School. Although Morgan has never been in a show before, she has been taking voice lessons for 3 years and has performed in various talent shows. Morgan likes to read, write, sing and listen to music in her free time. “I would like to thank my mom for driving me to every rehearsal, my family, and my wonderful voice teacher, Mrs. Rivera, for supporting me.”

RAY PAQUET (Detective O’Farrell/Ensemble) This is Ray’s second turn with TGS after performing last year in Kiss Me, Kate. He is a senior manager for a manufacturing company in Manchester and lives in Unionville. He enjoys playing guitar and singing, ice hockey, biking, golf, and traveling.

ROBERTA AVERY QUINN (Ensemble) Roberta is pleased to be back for a third season with TGS, having retired as a Roman era archaeologist abroad. She is an attorney and resides in Farmington with her singing cowboy husband, William. Together, they sing with traditional Celtic musicians in various Connecticut venues.

WILLIAM QUINN (Dancer/Ensemble) Bill returns to the stage after playing the lead gangster in last year’s Kiss Me, Kate. He has been with TGS for four years, but will keep his day job as C.P.A. This dancing cowboy resides in Farmington with his wife, Roberta. Bill also sings with various traditional Celtic groups.

KAREN REID (Dancer/Ensemble) Karen is delighted to work with such a talented cast and crew! A recent transplant to CT, Karen first joined TGS for this spring’s cabaret performance, Best Musical: A Night at the Tonys. She currently sings with the Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom Choir and serves on the boards of FVJC-ES and Simsbury’s Friends for Music & Performing Arts. Karen’s extensive performance background ranges from theater, dance, and vocal arts to industrial films and voice-overs. Favorite character roles include: Janet in Musical Chairs, Mrs. Lily Mortar in The Children’s Hour, Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker, and Josie Cohan in George M!, Peace in Lysistrata, and Character #1 in the experimental work, I’ll Miss My Train. Karen’s passion is children’s theater and she has directed and staged numerous shows and musicals for elementary and middle schools, and performance workshops for both theater and dance troupes. She wishes to thank Doreen, Will, and Mark for this wonderful opportunity and Charlie, Zach, and Jack for their love and support of her theatrical endeavors. She dedicates her performance to Jack, for patiently accommodating rehearsals and enduring endless vocal practice!


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TERRY ROWE (Dancer/Ensemble) Terry is the Owner of Terry’s School of Dance in Avon. Terry has performed in several TGS productions including, My Fair Lady, Miss Liberty, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Kiss Me, Kate. Terry has also choreographed five TGS shows including recent productions of The Wizard of Oz, Annie and Millie. She also choreographs for several local schools including, Kingswood-Oxford, Canton High, Avon Summer Theater and the University of Hartford’s Summer Place Players. Terry grew up in Simsbury and now lives with her husband, Larry, in Bloomfield.

BRIAN RUCCI (Aaron Fox) Brian is excited to be working with TGS again after appearing last year in Kiss Me, Kate as Fred/Petruchio. He is very involved with The Suffield Players where his credits include: Frederick in Enchanted April, Harold in Communicating Doors, Ellard in The Foreigner, and Horatio in Fortinbras. Other favorite roles include Ben in The Sunshine Boys, Harold Hill in The Music Man, Daddy Warbucks in Annie, Snoopy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and Hines in The Pajama Game. When not on stage, Brian is an actuary for The Travelers in Hartford. He and his wife, Amy, live in Suffield with their three children. Brian wants to thank his family for all their support in his creative endeavors.

JOE SACALA (Randy Dexter/Dancer) Joe “discovered” Theatre Guild of Simsbury when his three children were cast as munchkins in the 2007 production of The Wizard of Oz. He was a last minute replacement on the back stage crew, and has been with the group ever since. Since then he has been very fortunate to have some really fun on-stage roles in several TGS productions, including An Impeccable Larceny (The Priest), Annie (Rooster Hannigan), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ching Ho), Kiss Me, Kate (Ralph), The Foreigner (Reverend David Marshall Lee), and Murder at 3 Corner Pond (Sgt. Peter Buel.) He has also served on the board as Treasurer, and continues to help out offstage when he can. As always, much thanks to the family for all of their support. Joe works as an actuary in Hartford CT.

It’s an honor and a joy to be in “Curtains” with such an amazing Cast and Crew – Break A Leg Everyone!

-Karen R


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JESSIE SAWYER (Ensemble) Jessie, a Collinsville resident, is new to the world of acting and TGS, though she was in The Wizard of Oz, Fiddler on the Roof and The Music Man back in middle school in Farmington and played, Fluff in Honk! in 2009 as a senior at Bates College. She has been a musician for a while as a French horn player and former singer for the Bates College Crosstones a cappella group. An English major with a Spanish minor, Jessie is currently the editor of avon.patch.com. She wishes a special thank you to her boyfriend, Ronnie, who has patiently put up with her practicing the alto voice parts and dances over and over again. Don’t worry, she never told him who did it!

JOHN SCHENKMAN (Ensemble) John is a resident of Simsbury and has performed in several TGS productions over the last few years: The Sound of Music (Franz, the butler), The Pajama Game (Pop), The Wizard of Oz (Tree), Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Kiss Me, Kate. John enjoys medical research as his career and lifelong hobby. John has been on the TGS board for the past four years.

TERRI SCHULMAN (Dancer/Ensemble) Terri has been a math teacher for the past 26 years. She has choreographed and directed productions since 1985 for Canton Middle and High Schools, The Ethel Walker School, and Avon Public Schools. She has been involved with the Avon Junior and Intermediate Summer Theater Workshops for the past 16 years, directing such shows as Willy Wonka, 101 Dalmations, The Granny Awards, Oh, Dear! and Cinderella. Terri also is involved with the Avon Summer Theater program where she has choreographed Les Miserables, High School Musical, and Seussical. Terri also choreographed Avon High School’s productions of Grease, Pirates of Penzance and South Pacific. She has worked behind the scenes as stage manager and also has performed in several TGS productions, including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Annie, Crazy for You, Mame, Hello Dolly, Anything Goes, and Me And My Girl.

DONNA SENNOTT (Dancer/Ensemble) This is Donna’s third show with TGS, previously performing in Annie and Kiss Me, Kate. She is thrilled to be singing and dancing again with the Theatre Guild. She misses the music too much to stay away! Donna is a certified public accountant as well as a certified carpooler, as she has five children with varied interests and activities. She enjoys girl scouting, exercise, participating on the TGS board and coaching her daughter’s soccer team. Thanks to a warm, talented cast and crew who make rehearsals a joy and to my family and friends for all their love and support!


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KAREN SIDEL (Jessica Cranshaw/Dancer) Karen is delighted to be out of the shadows and back on stage after working as stage manager for the last two TGS musicals. And what a great show to be part of—it’s been a challenge every step of the way, but she believes that audiences will find the final product to be worth all the work. Thank you to Doreen, Will, Diana, and Mark for everything! Karen met TGS in 2003 and has been actively involved since then, acting, directing, and serving on the board, currently as President. Memorable roles include Eleanor in The Lion in Winter, Auntie Em in The Wizard of Oz, Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit, Emma in Over the River and Through the Woods, and Costanza in Enchanted April. Love to Barry!

ANDREA SILVERSTEIN (Dancer/Ensemble) Andrea lives in West Hartford, and is proud to be in her third production with TGS. She has previously performed dance, mime, and improv, as well as performing with other community theater groups. She would like to thank her wonderful husband and family for all of their love and support.

PATRICK R. SPADACCINO (Christopher Belling) This is Patrick’s first show with TGS. Other shows include Shakespeare’s The Tempest (Stephano), Beethoven Lives Upstairs (Beethoven), and Scrooge (Ebenezer Scrooge). Patrick has written, directed and acted in the stage adaptation of this Christmas classic and also composed seven songs for the production, which ran for four consecutive years (1998-2001) and raised money for local food banks. Patrick has written two novels, one of which—The Far-Away Hearts Club—was published in 2003. He is currently engaged in a social media campaign to land a role in The Hobbit movies, now in production in New Zealand. His website, http://www.iwannabeinthehobbitmovies.com, has received significant media attention since it went live in April 2011. Patrick is a web & multimedia designer for Travelers Insurance, lives in Middletown and has been happily married to his wife, Natalie, for 17 years. A huge thank you to his wife Natalie for her constant encouragement and for her patience with all the late nights; thanks to his work teammates Tina and Jen for helping him prepare for his audition; thanks to all his friends and family who attended this production; and thanks to all his new friends at TGS—I’m so grateful for the warm welcome you extended to me. It’s a privilege to work with such a fun and talented group of people!


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ROB THORTON (Bobby Pepper) Rob has been seen “on stage” in many local productions including Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls, Curly in Oklahoma!, Jesus/Stephen in Godspell, Steve Canfield in Silk Stockings, Sid Sorokin in The Pajama Game, Danny Zuko in Grease, Scarecrow in The Wizard of OZ, Lt. Cable in South Pacific, Al in A Chorus Line, Bill/Lucentio in Kiss Me, Kate, Joe Boyd in Damn Yankees and most recently Prof. Harold Hill in The Music Man. A 25+ year member of the Northern CT Ballet Co., Rob danced in over 30 full-length ballets. He has also directed productions of Brigadoon, In The Mood, Phantom of the Mohawk and a local production of Godspell. Rob is overjoyed to be back at his home on the TGS stage. “Thank you to my beautiful wife Krissy for your love and support and hugs to my cuties BritNikki.”

ANTHONY URILLO (Daryl Grady) Anthony is very excited to return to Simsbury and perform with the Theatre Guild of Simsbury. Anthony has performed in numerous theaters throughout Connecticut and has appeared in several films and done some commercial work.

TRACY WEED (Dancer/Ensemble) Tracy is celebrating 10 years with TGS and is thrilled to be doing it with this fabulous show. Thank you, Mark, for believing I can do your brilliant choreography...stomp, slap, hop—no wait—stomp, hop, slap, step... Favorite roles include Lilly in Annie and Molly in The Mousetrap and, of course, long time board member. When she is not on stage, she is either photographing children in her new portrait studio, TWeed Photography, or handcrafting jewelry for TrinketsByTracy.etsy.com. Tracy lives in her castle in West Hartford with her prince of a husband, Chris.

RUY zAMBRANO (Dancer/Ensemble) Ruy is a junior at Avon High School. Previously, he was a seebee in South Pacific and a teenager/reporter in Bye, Bye Birdie. He portrayed Duncan O’Toole in Barbecuing Shakespeare and was a baseball player in Damn Yankees. He is currently playing Judge John Hawthorne in The Crucible, which is his 10th show and premiers at Avon High School in December. Ruy likes to swim and pole vault in his free time, along with playing guitar, being an activist and watching “Doctor Who”. “I would like to thank my parents and friends for supporting me and my shenanigans and special thanks to Mrs. Cohn for teaching me all I know. Yee haw!”


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scenes & musical numbers

ACT ONEOverture ......................................................................Orchestra

Scene 1: Opening Night: Saturday, February 21, 1959, Boston Wide Open Spaces ...................................................... Jessica Cranshaw and

Ensemble

Scene 2: Back Stage Wide Open Spaces Bows ............................................Ensemble

Scene 3: Opening Night Party What Kind of Man ..................................................... Carmen, Oscar, Aaron,

GeorgiaThinking of Him ......................................................... Georgia, Aaron, Bobby,

EnsembleThe Woman’s Dead ..................................................... Aaron, Niki, Bobby,

Christopher, Joany, Bambi, Oscar, Carmen, Georgia, Ensemble

Show People ................................................................ Cioffi, Carmen, Oscar, Christopher, Georgia, Ensemble

Coffee Shop Nights .....................................................Cioffi

Scene 4: Day I Investigation: Sunday, February 22 (Regular Dark Day) Georgia Can’t Dance ...................................................Georgia, DancersIn the Same Boat #1 ...................................................Georgia, Niki, BambiI Miss the Music..........................................................Aaron

Scene 5: Rehearsal That EveningThataway! ....................................................................Georgia, Dancers

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ACT TWOEntr’acte ......................................................................OrchestraThe Man Is Dead ........................................................Sasha

Scene 1: Late that Night/Next Day Investigation: Monday, February 23He Did It .....................................................................EnsembleIn the Same Boat #2 ...................................................Bobby, Randy, HarvIt’s a Business .............................................................. Carmen, Stagehands,

Ensemble

Scene 2: Next Day InvestigationKansasland ..................................................................Bambi, Bobbi, DancersShe Did It ....................................................................EnsembleThinking of Missing The Music .................................Aaron, GeorgiaA Tough Act to Follow ................................................ Cioffi, Niki,

Dancers, EnsembleIn the Same Boat #3 ...................................................Ensemble

Scene 3: On the CatwalkIn the Same Boat #4 ...................................................Ensemble

Scene 4: On the Colonial StageIn the Same Boat Complete ........................................ Georgia, Cioffi, Bobby,

Randy, Harv, Niki, Bambi, Ensemble

Wide Open Spaces -Bows ...........................................EnsembleShow People ................................................................Carmen, Cioffi

Scene 5: The Colonial Stage: 10:20 PM That Same NightWide Open Spaces ......................................................EnsembleA Tough Act to Follow ................................................EnsembleFinale...........................................................................Ensemble


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The ProducTion TeamDOREEN A. COHN (Artistic Director/Co-Set Designer) Doreen has been involved with TGS for over 25 years onstage, as well as behind the scenes. From set designer to board member, TGS has always been her “theater home.” She was artistic director for last year’s production of Kiss Me, Kate, as well as past productions of Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Wizard of Oz, Annie, Anything Goes, Mame and Our Town. Doreen is recently retired from the Avon Public Schools after having taught there for over 39 years as a classroom teacher, enrichment resource teacher, drama teacher and district technology integration coordinator. Avon’s 2004 Teacher of the Year and state semi-finalist, she is co-creator and program director of Avon’s successful Arts in Action summer program and most recently directed The Wiz with Avon Summer Theater and Damn Yankees at Avon High School. In addition to her work in Avon, she was head of the theater department at the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury for 17 years and has directed productions for numerous school systems and community theater groups, including SSTFY, New Britain Rep, Canton Benefit Productions, CIGNA Theater, Bloomfield Youth Theater, as well as for Simsbury and Canton High Schools. “I am thrilled to once again join TGS in presenting this year’s CT community theater premiere production of Curtains.

KEN JONES (Technical Director/Sound Design/Co-Set Designer) Ken has had a blast working with the talented cast and crew on Curtains, his fifth TGS production. He has directed and taught theater craft locally since 2003 in numerous productions/projects for Avon High School, Avon Summer Theatre, Canton Middle and High Schools, FAVARH, and last, but not least, Theatre Guild of Simsbury. He lives by the credo, “enthusiastically share what you know, and eagerly learn what you don’t.” This has served him (and his crews) well and he sincerely thanks all those who have willingly shared their knowledge, creativity and unique perspectives. Congratulations to everyone—this year’s show will definitely be a “tough act to follow”!


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WILLARD MINTON (Music Director) 2011 marks the 29th year that Will has made music with TGS. He played in the orchestra for his first eighteen productions with TGS and each year since 2001 has served as Music Director. Enjoying a life-long involvement with musical theater, he has played in or directed many shows for schools and community theater groups throughout the area. Will also is a church choir director, leader of a swing band, leader of a brass choir and member of several ensembles, including the Capitol Winds at the Hartt School. A retired H.S. choir and band director, Will also is retired from his 2nd career as a 401(k) plan manager. He lives in Barkhamsted with his wife, Patty. They have three grown children and six grandchildren.

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MARK SIMPSON (Choreographer) Mark is the owner and director of Dance Arts Centre in Forestville, CT. His teaching career covers the past 35 years. He is a master teacher, working across the United States and Canada at workshops and national conventions with both students and teachers in all forms of dance. Some of the organizations he has worked for are Dance Masters of America and American Dance Awards – teaching both dance technique and choreography classes. His students and choreography have won numerous awards at both the regional and national levels. These awards include overall regional winners at various dance competitions, national scholarship winners for overall training and technique in all forms of dance and national overall winners at American Dance Awards in groups. Mark has also trained several Miss & Mr. Dance of CT, one Miss Dance of Canada and had a National Mr. Dance of America winner. Mark was named Choreographer of the Year at American Dance Awards national competition for his dance 58,214, a piece about the Vietnam Memorial Wall. Several of his students have gone on to work professionally in theme parks, videos, nightclubs and on Broadway, in such shows as Victor, Victoria, 42nd Street, Contact and Aida. They have also performed with dance companies such as Gus Giordano Jazz Dance and Philadanco. Mark has worked locally, choreographing for Bristol Theatre Arts, OM Show, The Miss CT Scholarship Pageant, St. Paul Catholic High School and right here for TGS. Mark is happy to be back and to be a part of this production and would like to wish the cast and crew the best of luck. Enjoy!

DIANA LAWLER (Rehearsal Accompanist/Pianist) Diana is a private piano teacher and has been accompanist and/or music director for over 45 area productions including TGS, Canton and Avon High Schools, The Warner Theatre, and The Ethel Walker School. She is also the accompanist for the Canton school system. She holds a BM in piano performance from Hartt and is a member of CSMTA and NGPT. Diana resides on her farm in Canton with her husband and three children. As always, she loves working with the talented cast and crew of TGS. Congratulations!


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CHRISTOPHER WEED (Assistant to the Director) Chris is a Music Theater coach. Over the past three decades, he has worked for various local theater groups as a music director, coach and accompanist. He is currently writing his second musical; this one about Scottish Resurrectionists with his collaborator, Brian Jennings, with whom he will music direct Ragtime at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts this spring. Chris is very happy to be working with TGS where his wife, Tracy Weed, is wont to hang out.

ROSEMARIE BESKIND (Co-Producer) Rosemarie has been involved with TGS since 2003 both onstage and offstage. TGS appearances include Gangster (the little one) in Kiss Me, Kate, Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, Mrs. Boyle in The Mousetrap and the ensemble in My Fair Lady, Miss Liberty, The Pajama Game, Annie and Thoroughly Modern Millie. As a teacher in the West Hartford Public Schools, Rosemarie directed many school productions and has been involved with children’s theater during her retirement. She directed the TGS studio productions of Over the River and Through the Woods, The Foreigner, and is looking forward to directing Our Town in the spring.

DIAN POMERANz (Co-Producer) This is Dian’s fifth year with TGS where she has been onstage as an ensemble member in the casts of The Wizard of Oz, Annie and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Dian also enjoys working behind the scenes as part of the production team, completing and enhancing the sets with props and set dressing. She has chaired the set dressing and prop committees for the productions of Annie and Millie. She created the set and designed the promotional artwork for the Guild’s production of Over the River and Through the Woods and was Assistant Director of last year’s production of The Foreigner.

Congratulations and best wishes to the Theatre Guild – Simsbury’s premiere arts organization. Thank you for

all that you do for our community. You light up the town with spirit, comedy, and song. Play on.

John K. Hampton


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CINDY BRAUNLICH (Costume Design/Costumer) Cindy is excited to be back with Theatre Guild this year after costuming last year’s production of Kiss Me, Kate. Cindy has been involved in costume design/coordination for over 9 years. Most recently Cindy has costumed The Wiz and Damn Yankees” at Avon High School. She has also costumed Godspell, Fiddler on the Roof, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Jesus Christ Superstar. Cindy also is responsible for costuming and props for a weekly family drama at Riverfront Family Church. Thank you Barb for giving me a chance to try costuming. Thanks and love to Bob, Amanda and Will who support me in my “second” career.

NORA GOELER (Scenic Artist) Nora has been involved behind the scenes in local theater productions for more than ten years. She has worked with the Acts Factory Players in Canton as co-producer, house manager, set painter, props, hair and makeup. She has shared her expertise with Avon Summer Theater’s productions of Bye Bye Birdie, Les Miserables, Seussical, High School Musical and Beauty and the Beast. Most recently, Nora worked with Canton High School’s theater program in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Pippin, Once Upon a Mattress, Little Shop of Horrors, and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Nora teaches art at Avon Middle School.

MICHAEL HUNTER (Light Design) Michael Hunter has a BA in Theatre Arts. Michael has been lighting designer, set designer, stage manager, director, and performer for over 200 productions professionally. Currently, Michael is the full-time Technical Director for the Simsbury Public Schools Department of Music and Theatre. He has three children and is happy to be back with the Theatre Guild this year.

LISA NICHOLS (Stage Manager) Lisa has been involved with TGS since The Sound of Music. She has appeared onstage in TGS’s productions of Rumors (Cookie), The Wizard of Oz (Jitterbug, Crow), and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Gloria). Lisa also loves to work backstage and is considered our business patrons solicitor “extraordinaire”! Lisa is our effervescent party planner. She wants to thank Emma, Larry and her many friends for their unending patience, love and support!


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you had a great time dancing in the show.

Break a leg!

Love, Mom, Dad, Joe, and Sam

Let your imagination soar…

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JOEL SILVESTRO (Wig and Hair Design) Joel is back for his third show with TGS having designed hair and wigs for Thoroughly Modern Millie and Kiss Me, Kate and is glad to be back working on Curtains. Joel has worked with various theater groups throughout Connecticut including Ivoryton Playhouse, Hole in the Wall Theater, Cheney Hall, LTM and local high schools. Joel has his own salon, Joel’s of Kensington.

CHRIS TOLLY (Master Carpenter/Set Construction) Originally from Indiana, Chris now makes his home in East Granby. He is a carpenter by trade and runs his own business, C.T.C. & Co. Chris built the incredible sets for Kiss Me, Kate last year and we are thrilled to have him back working with us on Curtains. Chris would like to thank everyone for the fun opportunity to work with TGS. Big shout out to Chance, his faithful German Shepherd who has been his helpful assistant at the warehouse during construction.


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commiTTeesAdvertising & Publicity: Penny Carroll (Chair), Sarah Bedell, Doreen Cohn, Art Hetherington, Kathryn Ann O’Brien, Jessie Sawyer, John Schenkman, Karen Sidel, Patrick Spadaccino, Rob Thornton, Anthony Urillo, Tracy Weed, Allison Young, Alex YoungBackstage Crew: Lisa Nichols (Stage Manager), Nina Mallery, Bill and Heidi Bengraff, Len Oremland, Anthony UrilloBusiness Patrons: Laura Garger (Chair) Assisted by: Lisa Nichols and the castCast Party: Lisa Nichols (Chair), Laura Garger, Terry Rowe, Rick Culver, Tracy Weed, Allison YoungCostumes: Darlene Davis (Chair), Cindy Braunlich (Costume Designer), Virginia Hetherington, Donna Sennott, Andrea O’Neil and Tracy WeedHouse: Jill Hoppes and Maryann Light (Co-Chairs), Jennie Papile, Helene and “Hank” Thompson, Carolann Dvorak Brewer, Sue Grise, Janiel Johnson, J and Jean John, Jane Arciero, Liz and Julia Keppel, Rachel Sennott, Carolyn Clement and Olivia Gilmore, Elisabeth Pimentel, Elizabeth Valdez and Harvey Bordett, Brenda DeLuco, Joan Escoffery Rattray, Pat Brecker, Marge Davis, Bettylou and Fran McGill, Mona Martinik Lighting & Sound: Dylan Jockel, Nina Mallery, Alyssa Marinello, Olivia Messina, Erika Nardi, Lizzy WozniakMakeup: Virginia Hetherington Personal Patrons: Tracy Arcari WeedProgram: Laura Garger (Coordination), Bonnie Wetzel (Program Design), Karen Sidel, Gary DavisProps: Terry Rowe (Chair), Ken Jones Set Construction: Chris Tolly (Master Carpenter), Rick Anderson, Art Hetherington, Ray Paquet, Joe Sacala, Ken Jones, Dan (Albany Guy) Calabrese, Erin Hanthorn, Wilson Keithline, Sarah Keller, Bob Knight, Andrea O’Neil, Len OremlandSet Dressing: Karen Sidel (Chair), Terry Rowe, Virginia HetheringtonSet Painting: Nora Goeler (Scenic Artist) Assisted by: Doreen Cohn, Kate Luurtsema, Ray Paquet, John Schenkman, John Schenkman, Rick Anderson, Leslie Anderson, Karen Reid, Terry Holm, Kathy Dayton, Ray Paquet, Patrick Spadaccino, Donna Sennott, Brian Sennott, Dana Culligan, Wilson Keithline, Jen Janco, Steve O’Brien, Ruy Zambrano, Jillian Goeler, Alex O’NeilSponsors: John SchenkmanTickets: Sara Bedell (Chair), Doreen Cohn, Jennie Papile, Rick Anderson


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Larry Rowe and the University of HartfordRyan KerrSLOCOTom Roy, Director of Public Works, Town of SimsburyCorinne Dumais, Simsbury Farmers’ MarketBonnie WetzelThe Pomeroy Giving FundTim Confessore and Cricket PressMary Glassman and the Town of Simsbury Board of Selectmen

Town of Simsbury Board of EducationTown of Simsbury Planning OfficeDiane UlmanSimsbury High SchoolSimsbury United Methodist ChurchPrudentialPatrick SpadaccinoMitchell Auto GroupSarah KellerBill LiebertGreater Hartford Arts Council

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Love,The Cast, Crew and Production Team of

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To the Wonderful Cast and Amazing Crew of Curtains

It’s been great being “Show People” together.

To my talented daughter

Nina, Thanks for the encouragement.

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Deepest thanks to Pomeroy Giving Fund from the Cast and Crew of Curtains!

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Have a terrific show!

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