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December 2 - December 11, 2011
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DIRECTOR
PRODUCER
STAGE MANAGER LIGHTING DESIGNSOUND DESIGN
at the historic DeSoto Theatre
Rome Little Theatre is a non-profit community organization depending upon membership and volunteerefforts for its primary support. Through your participation, you can continue to enjoy theater at its best.
Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers.Based on the film by Frank Capra.
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
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Contributors & MembersAs a non-profit community organization, we depend on your membership and contributions as our primary financial support.
Rome Little Theatre membership benefits include: an attractive membership card, tickets to all the season shows, a bimonthlynewsletter, an invitation to the annual Gala Event, voting rights for the Roman Awards, voting rights to choose future productions,advance phone reservation privileges, express reservations on the RLT web site.Please call 706-295-7171 to become a member and continue to enjoy Real Live Theatre.
As a non-profit community organization, we depend on your membership and contributions as our primary financialsupport. Rome Little Theatre membership benefits include: an attractive membership card, tickets to all the seasonshows, a bimonthly newsletter, an invitation to the annual Gala Event, voting rights for the Roman Awards, voting rightsto choose future productions, advance phone reservation privileges, express reservations on the RLT web site.Please become a member and continue to enjoy Real Live Theatre.
Honorary Lifetime MembersPaul BeyerDebby BrownMary DosterKeith & Betty FinleyNorris & Cornelia GambleJeanne HoltJoel & Joan JonesGordon & Peggy LeiterBecky & Tiff Magruder BVirginia M McChesneyMarlene MillardDon Rusaw
Platinum ($1500 & up)Heyman Family Foundation
in memory of Jo HeymanWes Walraven & Brian Moore
Gold ($750 - $1499)Gordon & Peggy Leiter
Bronze ($500 - $749)Greg, Mary, James & Eliza Asbury BDr Jim CurryDr Ralph Helser (2)
Star ($250 - $499)Mary & Tommy Ortwein OMJoel & Lynn Todino
Roman ($100 - $249)Karen & Scott BaughtmanJanice Brown (2)Nancy BryanTooken Richardson CadePaul & Shari CulottaReed & Susan EdwardsSylvia & Randy EidsonNorris & Cornelia GambleLeo & Carol GrajzarRex & Marge HauserBob KillcreasMr & Mrs Richard LandryVirginia M McChesneyJim & Anne MilnerCarl Edwin PaxtonDon & Gerry Schlitz
Virginia & Sam SpectorMartha TapiaJudge Robert Walther (2)Tom & Joni WannamakerShirl Willis
Friend ($50—$99)Wendell Barnes, JrBarbara BeninatoPaula & Jim BowersLouise S Branham (2)Janice Brown (2)Sandy DavisJoel & Jean FletcherJason Fordham BBecky, Tiff & Kathrine Magruder B in memory of John W Van HoornBetty KaraschMichael KeatingJames & Amanda MorganChuck Morris & Megan Keating BBPete & Arlene MumberRaymond & Wanda MurphyJanet PetersonJohn & Rebecca PillsburyFrank Romano (2)Matt, Pam & Lisa Shoemaker BJane & George SlickmanElsie Jo Trawick, Jean SoulesAlan & Diane VaryHelga WaechtlerJane Wentwoth (2)
Season Ticket HoldersTim & Alisha AbramsGreg, Mary, James & Eliza Asbury BBarbara & Jim AustinEdith BakerTheresa Baker & Ed BakerCharlotte BallWendell Barnes, JrJohn & Kay Barnett (4) BKaren & Scott BaughtmanDonna Bentley
Carol Blair (2)Charlene & Alan BowenJim & Paula Bowers & Landon LoydKaren & Ernie BowlingGene, Melissa & Glenn BowmanNeal Brackett & family (5) BHeather BrandLouise Schroeder Branham (2)Rob, Tina, Madison & Maggie Grace BrinsonVickie BrownEverette & Joan BrumbelowJanice Brown (2)Nancy BryanSara & Jim BurdetteTooken Richardson CadeJoanne Campbell (2)Coni Carey & Ben Peck, BTony and Angela Cargle (3)Ann CastoJudith & Larry CaywoodTammy, Barry & Abigail ChildersJonathan ChisolmJim & Shelby ChristieRachael ClarkDavid & Suzanne Clonts (4)Kathleen & Michael ColvinCharlene Covington (3)Allison Cox BLarry Cox, Cheryl Cox & Amanda HunterPaul & Shari CulottaDr Jim CurrySandy DavisReed & Susan EdwardsJanet & Lloyd FarrJoel & Jean FletcherChristine & David Fisher (4)Jason Fordham BMartin Foster (2)Ruth GardnerBranson & Margaret GaylorDonna GentrySims & Adele GordonLeo & Carol GrajzarBeckie, Jerry & Abbie GurleyEllie & Tom HambyDiane, Bannester Harbin Jr (4)Mary Harper (3)Stephanie HartLorraine Heiken (3)Dr Ralph Helser (2)
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Jim & Cherry MooreJames & Amanda MorganChuck Morris & Megan Keating B BOpal MorrisChris MotesPete & Arlene MumberCarol MurchlandRaymond & Wanda MurphyCharles & Meredith NorrisMary & Tommy Ortwein (3) OMLaDonna PadgettKelly & Allison ParnellSteve & Connie PatrickJane PerryJanet PetersonJohn & Rebecca PillsburyDavid & Catherine PriceJudy Anderson PuckettSharon ReichelToni & Edward ReidRose RemingtonMartin, Madeleine, Jullia RhinerDonna C RiordanShirley RobersonDr William Robison III (2)Frank Romano (2)Mrs Rebecca RussellSavannah RuthJudge Larry Salmon (3)Angela SanfordFaye Self
James & Marion SenderDon & Gerry SchlitzMatt, Pam, Lisa Shoemaker BRebecca Sidwell & Ansley ThompsonPatty, Terry & Carrie ShawJane & George SlickmanDr & Mrs William SparksMargaret & Robert SwansonMartha TapiaDaniel Todd & Donna KarnesJoel & Lynn TodinoKathleen TolbertElsie Jo Trawick, Jean SoulesJennifer & Eric VaughnSharon & Jim VaughnAlan & Diane VaryHelga WaechtlerLF WalkerLori & Lance Walker (3)Linda Walraven (2)Dr. William Warley & Dr. D’Ann DowneyBruce Watson (3)Jane Wentwoth (2)Anne WestfieldRalph White (5)Dave & Peggy WillisShirl WillisMelissa & Bob Witsell (3)Buster Young (2)
Contributors & MembersAs a non-profit community organization, we depend on your membership and contributions as our primary financial support.
Rome Little Theatre membership benefits include: an attractive membership card, tickets to all the season shows, a bimonthlynewsletter, an invitation to the annual Gala Event, voting rights for the Roman Awards, voting rights to choose futureproductions, advance phone reservation privileges, express reservations on the RLT web site.Please call 706-295-7171 to become a member and continue to enjoy Real Live Theatre.
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It’s A Wonderful Life
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6Wendell Barnes
Message from the Director
Is there anyonealive who has not
seen this movie?It's probably one ofthe best knownstories ever! Asalways, when Iagree to direct, I goto the originalsource, which is ashort story written
by Phillip Van Doren Stern called "TheGreatest Gift." If you read this story youwill see that it has little resemblance to themovie other than the basic plot. But it's agood place to start! This is my thirdinvolvement with a stage production of "It'sA Wonderful Life." Last time it was done byRLT nine years ago, I was recruited to playUncle Billy by director Karen Bowling, andI ended up winning my first Roman Awardfor the portrayal! This time I have entrustedmy legacy to the wonderful Don Rusawwho has done Uncle Billy proud. Mysecond time was in a musical small castversion of the show done at the 1902Stock Exchange in Adairsville about sevenyears ago. I directed many RLT veteransincluding Dana Williams, Jeffery Self (asGeorge), Brett Adams (whose little brotherChandler is in this production!) and BillNewton, among others. I ended up havingto play Ernie when that actor became ill, soI wore two hats in that production. For mylatest involvement with the show in 2011, Idecided that the story is so iconic and well-known that we don't need to waste a lot oftime and expense on set, so I have setmost of the scenes in George's mind on ablank stage, with the exception of theoffice and home scenes. I think that mostof you will be able to imagine what thesettings are since you know the movie sowell. I think it works out beautifully and Ihope you do too. This production wouldnever have happened at all if it were notfor several key people. First is myproducer, Elaine Gerrin, who tackled thisformidable task with dedication and aprofessionalism that I could not haveimagined. Her contribution to this show iseverything except the artistic direction,from sets, lights, sound, costumes, props,make-up, hair and everything else inbetween. Elaine, you have been a gem, aswell as Tommy (for sound) and
granddaughter Kelsie as helpers, and youare one more example of how RLTfunctions as a community theatre with theinvolvement of families that make it allwork. My assistant director, GingerMcClure, has been right by my side everyrehearsal directing my …production, and Icould not have done this show without her.She keeps saying she has learned somuch from me, but it is I who have beenthe beneficiary of the education in thissituation. And speaking of families, herdaughter Cardie has been here manynights making herself invaluable to theproduction in so many ways. And speakingof families, Keith Williams as George hasbeen a delight to work with, and he bringsalong his daughter Abbey as MissAndrews, his wife Naomi as ourphotographer (see that beautiful posterphotography?) and fund-raiser (along withTina Brinson), and even his father-in-lawTom Carver as his nemesis, Mr. Potter.What a joy that family is to RLT! TeresaCox has worked with costumes along withJohn Barnett, and of course, she bringsher beautiful daughter Kara who grew upon the RLT stage into the role of Mary. Iwas so pleased to learn that I was turningmy show over into the hands of DaveWillis, the best stage manager one couldhope for, and Tony Cargle has been a lifesaver in building our sets. Pam Shoemakerdoes wonders with make-up and hair. RLTpresident Chuck Morris always workswonders with lights, and his beautiful wifeMegan Keating is our graphic designerwho designed the posters, tickets andprograms. Tracy Slack Hellriegel has beena joy providing all of the other decorativeniceties that make the productioncomplete, including our beautiful windowdisplay. It has been a joy to work withthese and so many others. And what acast I have been blessed with-many RLTveterans and newcomers--so if you aresitting out there wondering how you canget involved, just come to the nextauditions and see! There's something foreveryone at RLT! May you all have themerriest of holiday seasons, and don'tforget to thank God for your "WonderfulLife!"
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When ChuckMorris
asked me toproduce this showI was simplydelighted. It’s AWonderful Lifehas been one ofmy favoritemovies since Iwas a child. One
of my fondest memories is my favoritecousin and I watching this show onNew Year’s Eve. It went off at midnightand we were so moved by it we criedlike the silly girls we were. To me thismovie is the epitome of Christmas andall it stands for. I believe we should bewilling to help each other. Not only onChristmas, but all year long. Also, wereally don’t know how much we affecteach others lives. Throughdiscouragement comes encouragementthroughout this show. My Christmaswish is that everyone who sees theshow takes a little bit of George Baileyhome with you. I also believe we haveangels among us everyday in thedisguise as friends. True friends arepriceless and will love you despiteyourself. I would also like to take thisopportunity to thank Wendell Barnes forallowing me to be a part of the show as
well as Ginger McClure. It has been ajoy and honor to work with and get toknow both of them. Thank you somuch Wendell and Ginger and I loveyou! I would also like to thank TinaBrinson, Naomi Williams, Allison Cox,Megan Keeting, Allison Hunter andMary Ortwein. These people havebeen my guardian angels. Each oneholds a special place in my heart.Thank you all for the support andfriendship you have given. I love you tothe MOON and back. Last, but not least I would like tothank my wonderful husband and myprecious granddaughter. When onemember of the family takes on a taskthe rest of the family usually getsinvolved and mine have. Tommy hashelped me with props, wardrobe andideas for other things. Kelsie took onthe task of hair and makeup with thehelp of another precious friend, PamShoemaker. See I told you eachperson touches another person. Thank you all for coming to our show.My prayer for you is to get a specialblessing. Sit back and enjoy It’s AWonderful Life; because it truly is.
Message from the Director
Elaine Gerrin
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2011-2012 SeasonBoard of Directors
OfficersPresident
Chuck [email protected]
VP of MembershipCarol Murchland
VP of ProductionBen Peck
VP of Public RelationsAllison Cox
VP of CommunicationMegan Keating
TreasurerWayne Jones
SecretaryPam Shoemaker
Past President/ParliamentarianJason Fordham
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Office ManagerMary Ortwein
Event CoordinatorTracy Hellriegel
Volunteer CoordinatorKim Dixon
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It’s A Wonderful Life Cast
Chandler AdamsMr. Potter’s Goon
Heather BrandMiss Carter
Tom CarverHenry F. Potter
Kara CoxMary Hatch Bailey
Charlie DixonNews Boy
Kim DixonMrs. Hatch
Nancy DobbsAunt Tilly
Rosa DobbsMrs. Thompson
Jack FloydBert
Donna GentryMrs. Martini
Savannah GriffinZuzu Bailey
Norval HendersonErnie
Elizabeth HunterJanie Bailey
Terry JonesMr. Welch
Richard MarableMr. Gower
Kirk McWilliamsSam Wainwright
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It’s A Wonderful Life Cast
Zac MitchellPeter Bailey
Vincent MorenoMr. Martini
Bob MoulardClarence Odbody
Michael OdintsovTommy Bailey
Donna RiordanMother Bailey
Don RusawUncle Billy
Briana SmithMr. Potter’s Secretary
Ian Van RiperYoung George
Amy WalkerViolet Peterson
Abbey WilliamsMiss Andrews
Keith WilliamsGeorge Bailey
Jackson WitsellHarry Bailey
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This past year, the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation was created to help securefunding to restore the DeSoto Theatre to its former splendor. With assistance from the FoxTheatre Institute, the tireless work of many volunteers and generous donations from ourmembers and friends, the rehabilitation process has begun with the repair of the ornateplasterwork in the vestibule and the complete remodeling of the upstairs meeting rooms.Although much has been done, many more restoration projects are needed.
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It’s A Wonderful Life Cast
George Bailey ……………….. Keith Williams
Clarence Odbody ………..….. Bob Moulard
Mr. Gower ……….…………… Richard Marable
Young George ………………. Ian Van Riper
Harry Bailey ………………….. Jackson Witsell
Mother Bailey .….……………. Donna Riordan
Aunt Tilly .………….…………. Nancy Dobbs
Violet Peterson ………..…….. Amy Walker
Bert …………..……………….. Jack Floyd
Ernie ….………………………. Norval Henderson
Uncle Billy ……………………. Don Rusaw
Mary Hatch Bailey …………… Kara Cox
Henry F. Potter .……….…….. Tom Carver
Mr. Potter's Goon ……..…….. Chandler Adams
Mr. Potter's Secretary ………. Briana Smith
Mrs. Hatch ……………………. Kim Dixon
Sam Wainwright ………….….. Kirk McWilliams
Miss Andrews ………………… Abbey Williams
Mrs. Thompson ….…………… Rosa Dobbs
Mr. Martini ……………………. Vincent Moreno
Mrs. Martini ….……………….. Donna Gentry
Miss Carter .………………….. Heather Brand
Young Boy …….……………… Charlie Dixon
Peter Bailey .………………….. Zac Mitchell
Tommy Bailey ………….….…. Michael Odintsov
Janie Bailey ………..…………. Elizabeth Hunter
Zuzu Bailey ……….………….. Savannah Griffin
Mr. Welch …………………….. Terry Jones
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Assistant Director ..………… Ginger McClure
Set Design …….….………… Tony Cargle, Tommy Gerrin
Costumes …..………….…… Therese Cox, John Barnett
Properties ……….………….. Elaine Gerrin
Hair/Makeup Design ………. Kelsie Hamilton
Hair/Makeup Crew ………… Cardie McClure
Publicity & Fundraising …… Tina Brinson, Allison Cox, Naomi Williams,Tracy Hellriegel
Photographers……………… Naomi Williams, Megan Keating
Graphic Design .…………… Megan Keating
Set Construction……….…… Tony Cargle, Tommy Gerrin, Troy Mullins
Stage Crew ……….………… Davis Willis, Tommy Gerrin, Naomi Williams,Allison Hunter, Mark Griffin, Troy Mullins
Lighting & Sound Crew.……. Greg Asbury, Jim Moore
Casting Committee.….…….. Wendell Barnes, Therese Cox, ElaineGerrin,Tommy Gerrin, Ginger McClure
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Chandler Adams (Mr. Potter's Goon)Chandler is a seventh grade student atModel Middle School. This isChandler's sixth production for theRome Little Theatre. He has appearedin The Lion, the Witch and theWardrobe; Babes in Toyland; Peter Pan;Joseph and the Amazing TechnicolorDreamcoat; and Charlotte's Web.Chandler participates in baseball, tennis,band, and he is a member of WestRome Baptist Church.
Wendell W. Barnes, Jr. (Director)Colonel Pickering in My Fair Lady atRLT was Wendell's most recent and45th role on stage so far, and beforethat he was Kris Kringle in Here's Love,for which he won a Roman Award. Hewas a featured performer at the JuniorService League Follies A Forties FolliesAnniversary in February and performedthe role of Churchill in Across the BigPond XI with Northwest Georgia Windsof Rome's Own Musical Ensembles inApril. He also won acting Romans for hisperformances as Uncle Billy in It's AWonderful Life at RLT nine years agoand in his second experience playingSidney Lipton in God's Favorite, and hewon Romans for directing DamnYankees and The Foreigner, which alsowon a Roman for Best Production twoseasons ago. He has directed over 35productions, including last season'sacclaimed Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat and SteelMagnolias the previous season. Hisproduction of Once Upon a Mattress atRLT won the "Best Musical" Award.Other favorite roles include musicalCaptains Von Trapp (in The Sound ofMusic) and Hook (in Peter Pan,) HoraceVandergelder in The Matchmaker(twice!), Major General Stanley in ThePirates of Penzance (also twice!), DickDeadeye in H.M.S. Pinafore, JamesLeeds in Children of a Lesser God, MaleSinger in Side by Side by Sondheim,Duke Frederick in Shakespeare's AsYou Like It, Michael in I Do! I Do!, Fagin
and Mr. Sowerberry in two separateproductions of Oliver!, Cogsworth inDisney's Beauty and the Beast, OldDeuteronomy in Cats, Caldwell B.Cladwell in the Icon Theatre Companysoutheastern premiere of Urinetownthe Musical, Lawrence Wood in Icon'sBirds of Paradise, Cornelius Hackl inHello, Dolly! and Timmy in The SubjectWas Roses. Wendell writes the"Beyond the RLT" column for eachissue of the RLT Backstage Passnewsletter, and maintains the archiveson the RLT web site. Wendell'sgreatest claims to professional famewere performing at the Crystal Pistol atSix Flags Over Georgia in 1971,playing opposite Samuel L. Jackson insold-out performances of the musicalPurlie at the Alliance Theatre in 1974,and being selected to study theatreinterpreting for the Deaf at the JulliardSchool in 1998, where he was able tointerpret part of Les Miserables onBroadway. He enjoys interpretingtheatre for persons who are Deaf onoccasion and frequently ushering forproductions all over. Wendell holds aBFA in drama and theatre and anM.Ed. in rehabilitation counseling fromthe University of Georgia, and an M.S.in psychoeducational studies from theUniversity of Tennessee. He is aCertified Rehabilitation Counselor, andis certified by the Georgia Departmentof Education in English, DeafEducation Consultative and DeafEducation Language Arts. He and hisfirst wife of 34 years Reba live at theDarlington School, where Reba isHead of House and Director of ServantLeadership and where Wendell isemployed in several part-timepositions. He sings in the Praise Choirand serves as a Lay Reader at TrinityUnited Methodist Church. Wendell andReba are the proud parents of one sonTrip, who has performed leading rolesat RLT and who was married on Oct.22 to Jessica Podlaski in Atlanta.Phillipp. 4:13
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Heather Brand (Miss Carter)Heather made her RLT debut nine yearsago as Violet in It’s a Wonderful Life,and this show marks her 10th onstageproduction, with previous roles includingChelsea in On Golden Pond andEtcetera in RLT’s first production ofCats. She has also worked backstagefor over a dozen shows. Many thanks toher husband Shaun for his support ofher theatre hobby, and to WendellBarnes for allowing her to be a part ofIt’s a Wonderful Life again!
Tom Carver (Henry F. Potter)Tom has experienced a wonderful life asa result of playing Matthew HarrisonBrady in Inherit The Wind on the RomeLittle Theatre stage under the finedirection of Virginia McChesney. Thissecond effort at RLT, as an evilcurmudgeon, makes him a catalyst foraccentuating the wonderful life led byhis Son-In-Law playing George Bailey.Because of the wonderful direction ofWendell Barnes, we, the cast, havetruly experienced a wonderful life beforethe curtain rises on Dec. 2nd.
Kara Cox (Mary Hatch-Bailey)Kara Cox is a graduate of GeorgiaCollege and State University, class of2011, with a BA in theatre. Beforecollege, Kara and her mom wereactively involved at Rome Little Theatrewith productions like Once Upon AMattress, Miracle on 34th Street, Annieand Cats, to name a few. She is veryglad to be back on the RLT stage for theproduction of It's a Wonderful Life.Thank you my 'Wonderful' cast and crewand I hope everyone falls in love withthe show.
Charlie Dixon (News Boy)This is Charlie's second appearance onthe RLT stage. He was previously partof the Dream Choir in Joseph and theAmazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.Charlie is a 5th grader at PepperellElementary School. In addition to the
theatre, Charlie enjoys football andbaseball. Charlie would like to thankhis dad, for all of his encouragement,his brother for making sure he got tohis rehearsals on time, and his momfor being his biggest fan.
Kimberly Dixon (Mrs. Hatch)Kimberly has lost count of the numberof RLT productions that she has beeninvolved with at RLT, going all the wayback to March, 2003 with her firstappearance on stage in DamnYankees. Whether it is on stage, orback stage, Kimberly enjoys workingwith her RLT family. Kimberly wishesto thank her husband of over 14 years,Mike, for always encouraging her tofollow her dreams. Also, to her sonCharlie - it's always a joy to share thestage with him. To her oldest son,Michael, thank you for taking care ofthings at home when I couldn't bethere. And, last, but certainly not least,to Wendell Barnes, "You gave me myfirst break on the RLT stage, and it isalways an honor and a pleasure towork with you."
Nancy Dobbs (Aunt Tilly)Nancy is so excited to be on theDeSoto stage with RLT again! Nancystays busy with 2 jobs, going tocollege, singing/performing jazz, andvolunteering; however, she has noproblem finding time for her passion,acting. Nancy has been involved intheatre since the 5th grade, and joinedthe RLT family in late 2009 with herrole as Contrary Mary in Babes inToyland. She is so blessed to be a partof a wonderful cast, a beautiful story,and is especially excited to share thestage with her little sister Rosa Dobbs(Mrs.Thompson) for the first time!!! Asalways, she dedicates herperformance to the memory of herdaddy, her beautiful mother, andtalented sister. She would like to thankyou for coming and hopes you enjoythe show!
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Rosa Dobbs (Mrs. Thompson)This is Rosa's first theatre production,and she has had so much fun meetingeveryone and becoming acquaintedwith the theatre. It has been anawesome experience, and she wouldlike to thank everyone for being so kindand helpful. Rosa is a senior atPepperell High School, and enjoyssinging, cooking, and having fun. It's AWonderful Life has been a blessing,and she is grateful she got to share itwith her older sister Nancy (Aunt Tilly).Sit back and enjoy the show!
Jack Floyd (Bert, the Policeman)Jack is a native Roman who is 63years old. He has been married toSallie Floyd for 42 years. They havetwo sons, Mark (Susan) and Daniel(Mista). They have six gloriousgrandchildren ranging in age from 6 to19. Jack is a retired Law Enforcementofficer and is a member of the GeorgiaAssociation of School ResourceOfficers; the National Association ofSchool Resource Officers; and theGeorgia Sheriff's Association. Jack is amember of West Rome Baptist Churchwhere he sings in the choir. A life longdream brought Jack to the Rome LittleTheatre. His first performance was inMy Fair Lady as George the bartender.He then performed in BroadwaySpectacular III, singing his first solofrom the musical 1776 as GeorgeSherman. His last play was Josephand the Amazing TechnicolorDreamcoat as Potiphar. Jack wants tothank all of the people at Rome LittleTheatre for allowing him to continue tofulfill his dream!
Donna Gentry (Mrs. Martini)Donna is a full blooded Italian whocame to Rome(Georgia) 17 years ago.She is a single mom and has one sonwho has just recently performed inCharlotte's Web. This is Donna's firstperformance with the RLT. However,Donna has previously appeared on
stage back in Italy. She has also livedin Germany and appeared in some TVshows there. She volunteers with theFriends of the Library and RLT. Shecollects anything about the I Love Lucyshows and teddy bears. Donna hasalso helped with some of the setconstruction in Charlotte's Web. Shewishes all the cast members GoodLuck and wants to tell them that shehad lots of fun at the rehearsals.Grazie tanto & auguri!
Savannah Griffin (Zuzu Bailey)Born and raised in Lindale, Ga,Savannah twirled her way into thespotlight in Charlotte’s Web, as one ofCharlotte’s baby spiders. There shedeveloped a profound love for being onthe stage. Now, for her secondproduction,It’s A Wonderful Life, shegets to show the world her greateststrength,The Awe-Factor. Savannahenjoys singing, dancing, and spendingtime at the lake in the summer. Herlatest fascination has been watchingShirley Temple. Thanks to all thefriends, family, cast and crew forhelping and supporting her along theway.
Norval Henderson (Ernie)Norval has worked with the motionpicture industry and has appeared ontelevision and in industrial and TVcommercials. His list of moviesincludes The War, Past the Bleachers,and Andersonville. Norval has workedwith such distinguished actors asSteve Martin, William Sanderson,Kevin Costner, Reese Witherspoonand Richard Dean Anderson. Thisperformance in It’s A Wonderful Liferepresents Norval’s first appearance atthe DeSoto Theatre and his first on livestage. He hopes to be considered formany future roles with the Rome LittleTheatre. Norval is releasing a CDsingle, The Real Santa Claus, inNovember 2011 and would like toexpress his sincere appreciation, to
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Biographiesaudience and fans, and to the RLTCasting Committee, for the opportunityto return to performing after anabsence of nearly thirteen years.
Elizabeth Hunter (Janie Bailey)Elizabeth is a third grade student atEast Central Elementary. Shediscovered her love of the stage whenshe performed in BroadwaySpectacular III. This is her 5th RLTappearance, and she's thrilled to beback on the stage! Elizabeth wasnominated for a Roman Award for BestYoung Actress for her role as Molly inAnnie. She is a student at the DanceCentre, where she studies ballet, tap,jazz, and hip hop. She also takes voicelessons at Musikworks and enjoysacting classes at Triple Threat ArtsCompany. She is pursuing a career infilm and TV, and is represented byHoughton Talent in Atlanta. Elizabethwould like to thank her family for theirsupport, especially her mom, whodrives her to auditions and rehearsals,and her dad, who takes care of herbrothers and sister while she pursuesher dream.
Terry Jones (Mr. Welch)This is Terry's second RLT production.He first appeared as "Jesse Dunlap" inInherit the Wind. Terry has been aresident of Rome for six years andthinks it is a great place to live andenjoy life and grandchildren. Terrymoved to Rome from Atlanta upon hisretirement from the U.S. ForestService, where he was the Director ofHuman Resources for the SouthernRegion. He and his wife Linda enjoyspoiling their two grandchildren andstay busy with various community andchurch activities. Terry enjoysattending the various theaterproductions at Rome Little Theater andis amazed by the number of talentedpeople that live in the Rome area.Being part of the cast for It's aWonderful Life is a great experience
and provides the opportunity to meetsome wonderful people.
Richard Marable (Mr. Gower)Richard has appeared on stagepreviously in Romanoff and Juliet asRomanoff, West Side Story as OfficerKrupke and the movie Dance of theDead as 1st Zombie. Richard hasperformed for over 30 years as"Seemore the Clown" and a corporateclown. He was awarded "MasterClown" status. In 2009, in Chicago, ILhe was honored with the "Lifetime ofLaughter" award presented by WillardScott. Richard is married to Kathie andtogether they have 3 children and 5grandchildren. Richard and Kathie ownThe Balloon Factory.
Cardie McClure (Assistant to theDirector and to the Assistant Director)Cardie is a junior Honors Student atModel High School. Her firstperformance at Rome Little Theatrewas in My Fair Lady. Since that time,Cardie has been on stage in BroadwaySpectacular III and Joseph and theAmazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.Cardie has also worked backstage withPeter Pan and worked lights for Annie.Cardie has been an audition hostessand worked concessions for severalother RLT shows. She is currentlyscheduled as one of the leads in ModelDrama Department's Christmasproduction: 12 Daze of Christmas.Cardie has worked hard to help bothWendell and Ginger in any waypossible during every aspect of It's AWonderful Life. She would like tothank: Wendell Barnes for allowing herto learn and grow by helping, her mom,Ginger for bringing her along evenwhen she should've been doinghomework, the cast for making her feelat home, and her Dad, Marty and herbrother, Benjamin for allowing she andher mom to do what they love.
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Ginger McClure (Assistant Director)Ginger is a native of Marietta, Georgiahaving moved with her family to Romealmost ten years ago. Her firstexperience with Rome Little Theatrewas when she and her family cameseveral years ago to see To Kill AMockingbird which they loved. Justover two years ago, Ginger came andauditioned for Steel Magnolias; andalthough she did not get a part, shewas smitten! Since then Ginger hasbeen cast in My Fair Lady; BroadwaySpectacular III; and Joseph and theAmazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Shehas worked lights, box office, and backstage. Ginger was an assistant directorfor the wonderful John Barnett on lastseason's Peter Pan. She has workedvarious shows doing everythingpossible to learn as much as possibleabout this wonderful communitytheatre. Her goal is to some day be adirector for a RLT production. Ginger isa teacher at Model High School (GoBlue Devils!!) where she also workswith football and wrestling. She is amember of Dykes Creek BaptistChurch. She is married to MartyMcClure and they have two children:Cardie (16) and Benjamin (14). Gingerwould like to thank Wendell Barnes forasking her to be a part of this amazingexperience and for sharing hisunending knowledge. She would alsolike to thank this cast for proving howawesome they really are. Forevermorewhen she hears a bell ring she willremember them all - and know thatanother angel has gotten his wings!
Kirk McWilliams (Sam Wainwright)On loan from snowy Montana foroccasional visits to warmer Rome, Kirkis a lawyer, now finally making thepossibly logical progression toauthentic theatre with this, his worldacting debut for RLT. Kirk thanksdirector Wendell Barnes for hisconfidence and his encouragementand for the opportunity to shine. When
he is not on stage, Kirk is a marathonrunner and soccer referee.
Zac Mitchell (Peter Bailey)Zac is a fifth grade student at CaveSpring Elementary School. This isZac’s second appearance in a RomeLittle Theatre production. His first rolewas that of a fairgoer in Charlotte'sWeb. Zac first began acting in churchperformances, most notably as Elvisand a rapping cab driver. He recentlyportrayed Abraham Lincoln readingThe Gettysburg Address in a schoolceremony. His rendition washighlighted on the Rome News Tribuneweb site. Zac enjoys music, and hastaken piano lessons for three years.He also performed in the 2011Statewide Elementary Honor Chorusand was a member of the 2010 DistrictSeven Honor Chorus.
Vincent Moreno (Mr. Martini)Vincent Moreno comes to Rome LittleTheatre (RLT) in his first appearanceas "Mr. Dominic Martini." Vincent is aNavy Veteran of Desert Storm, a veryactive member in his church, RushChapel UMC, and in the communityAmerican Legion Post 136-Lindale;fitting in a play with his family is awonderful relief and return to a lovedhobby! Over the years, Vincent hasbeen seen in A Streetcar NamedDesire, Romeo and Juliet, MisterRoberts, 12th Night, One Flew OverThe Cuckoo's Nest, and The BestChristmas Pageant Ever, with anotherTheatre company. Also, serving asAssistant Director, Light Crew, SetConstruction and other front-of-house-duties (with family), the theatre hasbecome an appreciated passion for theentire family. Vincent adds, "I enjoyedliving the Theatre experience with myson & daughter, Evan & Jenna, whilethey were growing up, and now withmy wife Veronica, especially watchingour little 6 year old Jordan catch theacting bug with her debut performanceas a baby spider in, Charlottes Web,
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here at RLT. He is eager and honoredto be back into local theatre and a partof the cast and crew of It's a WonderfulLife! He has enjoyed working withWendell, Elaine, Tommy, Ginger andTherese plus the entire cast and crewand the so many new and helpful faceswith The Rome Little Theatre. We planto be a part of RLT for a long time andappreciate all who have welcomed usto make this a GREAT FAMILYexperience!
Bob Moulard (Clarence Odbody)This man Moulard is the one thingshappen to. I know him from his mail(mostly bills and dunning letters), oldphotographs, and from those arch RLTbios which he thinks are a scream. Ilike cheap guitars, the literature ofDon Marquis, the music of FrankZappa and so does Moulard, but in avain, meretricious way which he turnsinto the attributes of a ham actor, heenters and leaves my life as hepleases. He has no tact, no subtlety,no solicitude. He is a slob; I have readreports to the effect that he stinks. Ihave begged him to show someconsideration for me, after all I allowmyself to go on living so he maycontinue his music (hah!), his acting(HAH!), his lusts and vices. I wouldexaggerate to say ours is a hostilerelationship; I must confess he hasdone some decent work every now andagain, but it belongs to neither of us;rather it belongs to the script, to thescore, and to tradition. I have tried tofree myself from him but the effortbinds me to him the stronger. Thus mylife becomes flight and evasion. I loseeverything to thieves, to the void and tohim. I do not know which of us haswritten this.
Michael Odintsov (Tommy Bailey)Michael is a fifth grade student at WestEnd Elementary in Rome, GA. This isMichael's first experience in actingalthough Michael has appeared onstage before as King of the
Kindergarten Circus in a school show,Circus of Dreams. Michael is bilingual,his parents are from Russia. He enjoysswimming, tennis, and chess.
Donna Riordan (Mother Bailey)Donna, a native of Rome, teachesEnglish at Armuchee High School.She has been active in the theatre forthe past several years and was lastseen on the RLT stage in the recentproduction of Dracula. Her pastinvolvement includes And Then ThereWere None, Play It Again Sam, andInherit the Wind. Donna is grateful forthe opportunity to help bring thisholiday classic to life. Break a leg, all!Or rather – Ring a Bell, Y’all!
Don Rusaw (Uncle Billy)Don, a veteran of RLT, has appearedin many roles over the past 38 years atRome Little Theatre. Some of hisfavorite roles have included E.K.Hornbeck in Inherit the Wind, FDR andBert Healy in Annie, Captain VonTrapp in The Sound of Music, NathanDetroit in Guys and Dolls, KillerGleason in Trick or Treat, andJonathan in Arsenic an Old Lace. Hehas also directed several RLTproductions including; Cats, TheSound of Music, Lil' Abner, Gypsy,Annie Get Your Gun, Don't Drink theWater, Arsenic and Old Lace, andFiddler on The Roof. He has alsoworked in every facet of producing,including lights, sound, set design andconstruction, costumes, makeup, andpublicity. He has really enjoyedworking with this cast and is thrilled tohave been cast as Uncle Billy. Hesends out his love to his two lovelydaughters, JoAnna and Ashley, andhopes everyone enjoys hisperformance as Uncle Billy in It's AWonderful Life.
Briana Smith (Mr. Potter's Secretary)Briana is a wife and mother of three.This is her debut performance in aRome Little Theatre production. Briana
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would like to thank God for blessingher with many talents and awesomefriends and family. She would like tothank Jay for supporting her ineverything that she does. She wouldalso like to thank Malachi, Hayden andAshtyn for pitching in around the housewhile she was at rehearsals. She loveseach one of you!
Ian Van Riper (Young George)Ian Van Riper is 12 years old and is inthe 7th grade at Rome Middle School.Ian has been in several other RLTperformances including Alice inWonderland, Peter Pan, Annie andJoseph and the Amazing TechnicolorDreamcoat. Ian enjoys playing soccerand being in his school’s Grand Illusionprogram. Ian is grateful to his family forhelping him and his friend Abigail forgetting him started at RLT.
Amy Walker (Violet Peterson)Amy is a native of Rome and has livedhere most of her life. She is a teacherfor Rome City Schools and alsovolunteers as a Girl Scout Leader. Sheearned a Bachelor and Master degreein Education from the University ofWest Georgia and a Specialist degreein Curriculum and Instruction fromLincoln Memorial University. Amy hasan enriched background in voice andmusic and has dabbled in theaterbefore; however, this is her firstappearance in a production for theRome Little Theater. She is excitedabout this opportunity and looksforward to being a part of otherproductions in the future!
Abbey Williams (Miss Andrews)Abbey is a home schooled seventhgrader from Rome. She is very pleasedto say this is her seventh productionhere at Rome Little Theatre. She wasmost recently in Charlotte's Web as theReporter. When not at the theatre,Abbey is involved with Triple ThreatArts Company, piano, Three RiversSwim Club, and reading. She hasenjoyed this unique experience withsuch a great cast and crew! She hasespecially enjoyed working with herdad, Keith Williams, (George Bailey)and her PopPop, Tom Carver (Mr.Potter). Enjoy the show!
Keith Williams (George Bailey)Keith is an attorney who lives andpractices here in Rome. This is Keith'sfourth production at Rome LittleTheatre. He most recently performed inAnd Then There Were None. Keith hasalso worked as part of the stage crewfor several productions. He would liketo thank his wife and daughter for theirlove and support. He has enjoyedworking with everyone involved and isthankful for this opportunity.Redeemed, beloved and living awonderful life.
Jackson Witsell (Harry Bailey)Jackson is a ninth grader at RomeHigh School. This is Jackson's 8thproduction at RLT. Jackson's favoriteshows have been The Hobbit, wherehe played "Gollum", and Charlotte'sWeb back in August where he played"Lurvy". Jackson's favorite activitiesbesides theatre are drawing, piano,making videos, and jumping. He is alsoa black belt in Tae-kwon-do. Jacksonwould like to thank his parents fordriving him to rehearsals and everyoneinvolved with the production for doing agreat job. Jackson is really excited toplay George Bailey's little brother andto be in a show as "wonderful" as this!
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