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November 2011

by Nathan Allan, Chris Mathews and Jake Minton

THE REMARKABLE THEATRE BRIGADE

TUESDAY, NOVEMEBER 22 7:30PM PHILIP LYNCH THEATRE

Short and often funny operas

DEC. 8, 9, 10

Lewis University’s Heritage Theatre Company will celebrate the season with “ The Seventh Annual Holiday Spectacular.” Fun for the whole family, the show will deck the halls with 90 minutes of joyful music, skits, and improv merriment. It’s a non-stop sleigh ride of heartwarming moments filled with singing, dancing, and laughter. Tickets in advance $10 or half price at the door with a donation of canned goods to go to local shelters.

Rose…………………………….......……………………………………….Rachel TauUncle Roger………………………...………………….…………Gregory RossbachRime Witch…………………………....……………………...…………..Alex WeaverJimmy………………………………….....………………..…………..Adam SmetanaCharlie………………………………….......………………………...……….Mike WallHazel……………………………………….....……………………Stephanie LipinskiCaptain……………………………………….....…………...…………….Saul OrtegaPolly……………………………….…………........………..…………..Melanie GilliesMrs. ……………………………………………….....…………………Jackie StaszakElijah…………………………………..…………….......……...……Matthew CarlsonJune……………………………………………………......…….………..Ashley DaunBetty……………………………………………………..........…………….Jackie FlintCarlisle……………………………………………………..…...Bryan Cecil Lochner

ROSE AND THE RIME is produced by special arrangement with Bruce Ostler, BRET ADAMS, LTD., 448 W. 44th St. New York, NY 10036. “Rose and the Rime” was originally developed and produced by The House Theatre of

Chicago in association with Hope College

Once a popular lakeside resort town, Radio Falls has been under cover of a bleak winter for as long as a generation can remember. A thick snow covers the town and the outlying region. Roads in and out are inaccessible. Icicles are permanent fixtures on rooftops and windowsills. Some residents still remember the glory of Summer that brought them there in the first place, but then, the Rime Witch came...

The play is performed without an intermission. Strobe, fog and haze are used.

by Nathan Allen, Chris Mathews and Jake Milton Direction/Sound Design

JO SLOWIKScenic Design

MELISSA CHICOLA*Costume Design

CELESTE MACKEY

Lighting DesignJASON REBERSKI

Stage ManagerCARLI WHEELER*

* Lewis University student production staff

Lewis University’s Theatre Department participates annually in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The KCACTF experience offers student artists the opportunity to showcase their work and receive outside assessment for each production by theatre faculty from other universities. In January of each year, KCACTF festivals showcase selected university productions and offer a variety of activities, including workshops, symposia, and student artists individual recognition through awards and scholarships in playwriting, acting, criticism, directing, and design.

ROSE AND THE RIME

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival™

XLIV

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education; Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation; The Honorable Stuart Bernstein and Wilma E. Bernstein; the Kennedy Center Corporate Fund; and the National Committee for the Performing Arts.

This production is entered in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The aims of this national theater education program are to identify and promote quality in college-level theater production. To this end, each production entered is eligible for a response by a regional KCACTF representative, and selected students and faculty are invited to participate in KCACTF programs involving scholarships, internships, grants and awards for actors, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, designers, stage managers and critics at both the regional and national levels.

Productions entered on the Participating level are eligible for inclusion at the KCACTF regional festival and can also be considered for invitation to the KCACTF national festival at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC in the spring of 2011.

Last year more than 1,300 productions were entered in the KCACTF involving more than 200,000 students nationwide. By entering this production, our theater department is sharing in the KCACTF goals to recognize, reward, and celebrate the exemplary work produced in college and university theaters across the nation.

TIME AND PLACE

CAST

PropertiesMELANIE GILLIES*

Vocal DirectorBECKY HICKS

F/X DesignerDAVID POMATTO

Composer Witch’s Lullaby & Jimmy’s Song

MIKE FRIAR*

Director of Theatre, Acting, Directing, Voice & Diction............KEITH WHITE, M. F. A. Technical Director, Design and Technology..............HAROLD McCAY, M. A., M. F. A.Theatre History.......................................................KEVIN TRUDEAU, M. F. A., Ph. D.Theatre Management, Acting Styles...........................................JO SLOWIK, M. F. A.Assistant Technical Director..............................................................DAVE POMATTOAdjunct, Costume Design.............................................................CELESTE MACKEYAdjunct, Dance...................................................................................SHIRLEY SMITHAdjunct, Movement & Dance..........................................................JODI-ANN KASKYAdjunct, Stage Combat.............................RICHARD GILBERT & DAVID GREGORYWork/Study Student Staff..........................JENNI BECK, MELISSA CHICOLA, TONI FOCOSI, AMANDA FORESTA, MICHAEL FRIAR, MELANIE GILLIES, SEAN KNOWLES, CASEY McKENZIE, SAUL ORTEGA, JESSIE RICHEY, LINDA STRAHL, RYAN TADYCH, JACKIE STASZAK, DANIELLE TAYLOR, CARLI WHEELER, TOM WIECZOREK and LISA WOJCIK

Joe GrenchikSean Biltgen

Nellie HutchinsonDan ReberskiMike Sansone

Technical Director..............................................................HAROLD McCAYF/X Designer/Assistant Technical Director.........................DAVE POMATTOStage Manager................................................................CARLI WHEELERAssistant Stage Manager.........................................................JENNI BECKSound Board Operator........................................................JESSIE RICHEYLight Board Operator...........................................................JON ERICKSONProperties........................................................................MELANIE GILLIESSnow Crew...................LINDA STRAHL, ANALITA VOSS, ERIKA YOUNGAssistant to Properties/Publicity................................................ROSS REEDFollow Spot Operators.................MICHELLE STAIE and SABRA THOMASMasks/Crowns/Makeup.................................................DANIELLE TAYLORCostume Crew...................................................PLT WORK/STUDY STAFFSet Contruction.....................................................PLT WORK/STUDY STAFFLighting Hang and Focus................................................PLT WORK/STUDY STAFFHouse Manager.............................................................CAITLIN SULLIVAN Box Office............................STEPHANIE DALEY and AMANDA FORESTAConcessions.............................................................COURTNEY EVERETTDramaturgy..........................................................................LINDA STRAHL

• BOX OFFICE: Open for window and phone sales Monday-Friday, between the hours of 1:00-4:30 p.m., 60 minutes prior to performances and during intermission. Phone (815) 836-5500

• GROUP TICKET DISCOUNTS: a discount is available for groups of 15 or more. • SUBSCRIBER TICKET EXCHANGE: Subscribers may exchange tickets by phoning the box office

at least 24 hours before the performance of their choice. Every effort will be made to exchange tickets for comparable seats, but all exchanges are contingent upon the availability of tickets.

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• RESTROOMS: Located on the first floor, through the Caterpillar Art Gallery. Restrooms are also located directly above on the second floor.

• SCHOLARSHIP FUND: All proceeds from concessions sales contribute to the theatre scholarship fund at Lewis University.

• EMERGENCY EXITS: Please note the nearest emergency exits before the performance begins. In case of an emergency, please proceed calmly to the nearest exit.

• PHOTOGRAPHS: The use of cameras or recording equipment is not permitted during performances.

• CELL PHONES & PAGERS: Please be sure all electronic devices are turned off before entering the theatre. Patrons may leave phones and pagers, along with their seat number, at the box office if they need to be reached in an emergency.

• ASSISTED LISTENING SYSTEM: Units are available 30 minutes prior to performances and on a limited, first come first serve basis. The units are to be checked out at the box office located in the lobby. Units are to be returned to the box office or house manager at the end of the performance.

• COURTESY: At the request of PLT patrons, please refrain from wearing heavy perfumes. • CHILDREN: Unless family recommended, no children under the age of 6 are allowed to attend

performances.

PHILIP LYNCH THEATRE INFORMATION

FACULTY AND STAFF

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PRODUCTION STAFF

DIRECTOR’S NOTE While attending the annual KCACTF with students a few years back, I was lucky enough to see the Hope College premiere production of Rose and the Rime. It was the “must see” show of the festival and unlike any theatrical event I had ever attended. Simply put, it inspired me in the use of theatre and storytelling. The production concept is that the audience is not simply spectators but active participants in the modern staging of the fairy tale. For example, to achieve this goal the cast will greet the audience members as they arrive and use the entire theatrical space in the storytelling of myth. Fairy tales are en vogue: ABC just premiered its new show, “Once Upon a Time,” and NBC has the fairy-tale themed “Grimm.” This original Midwestern fairytale allows the audience to rediscover their inner youth, as well as find the truth behind fairy tale and myth.

“I think of mythology as the homeland of the muses, the inspirers of art, the inspirers of poetry. To see life as a poem and yourself participating in a poem is what myth does for you.” -Joseph Campbell

“Myth is food. Say grace. Devour it. Share it.” -Naomi Iizuka

“Myths explain things that logic cannot. Why we need myths is the same to me as why we need prayers.” -Migdalia Cruz, playwright

“In re-describing our inherited assumptions, new truths are realized. We enact the play in order to remember the question.” –Anne Bogart, director

“Myth and theatre are inseparable. As theatre artists, we are mythmakers.” -Chay Yew, playwright and director

Enjoy the show! – Jo Slowik

Matthew Carlson (Elijah) is a second year history major from Lockport. He was last seen on the PLT stage as Georgie and Pete in Nickel and Dimed. Other PLT credits include: Hyde 3, Dr. Carew and Mr. Enfield in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, an ensemble member in Shakespeare in Hollywood, and the Heritage Theatre Company (HTC) 6th Annual Holiday Spectacular, Ty in Guys in the Student Directed Ten Minute Play Festival, and Fredrick Arnott in Enchanted April. Matt is involved with intramurals and works as security staff at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.

Jackie Flint (Betty) is a first year theatre major from Braidwood. She made her PLT debut in the production of Nickel and Dimed. She has performed as a singer/dancer in Beast Women at the Greenhouse Theatre. Her acting credits while attending Reed-Custer High School include: Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors, Agent 44 in Get Smart, an ensemble member in Once Upon a Mattress and Singing in the Rain. Jackie’s career goal is to one day to become a drama teacher.

Bryan Cecil Lochner (Carlisle/Bunny) is a first year computer graphics design major and theatre minor from Essex. He made his PLT debut performing the roles of Teenager/Stockboy/Timid Man/Roger in Nickel and Dimed. His acting credits while attending Reed-Custer High School include: the role of Hodgkins in Get Smart, an ensemble member in Little Shop of Horrors, Captain in Anything Goes, Johnathan Harker in Dracula, and Joseph Buequet in Phantom of the Opera. He is a member of the International Thespian Society.

Saul Ortega (Captain) is a fourth year liberal arts major and a theatre and broadcast journalism minor from Bolingbrook. His PLT acting credits include: Yertle the Turtle in Seussical, an ensemble member in The Life of Galileo and 6th Annual HTC Holiday Spectacular. His PLT technical credits include: properties for Hollywood Arms, and backstage crews for The Producers and Hairspray. Saul has been on the Dean’s list for the past 6 semesters and is a member of “The Pulse,” STAND, GSA, and PEACE.

Jackie Staszak (Mrs.) is a fourth year theatre major from Braidwood. She was last seen on the PLT stage in the role of Barbara in Nickel and Dimed for which she received a KCACTF Irene Ryan acting nomination. Her PLT acting credits include: Louella Parsons in Shakespeare in Hollywood, a Londoner in Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, an ensemble member in the 5th & 6th Annual HTC Holiday Spectacular and The Life of Galileo, Nanny in Hollywood Arms, and Gerturde in Seussical (KCACTF Irene Ryan acting nomination.) Her PLT technical credits include: wireless mics/sound for Hairspray and The Producers, stage manager for Leaving Iowa, dresser for Enchanted April and Metamorphoses, and front of house staff for Proof and New York. Jackie is the recipient of the Frank J. Lewis Scholarship and is a member of the PLT work-study student staff.

PROFILES

Melanie Gillies (Polly) is a third year theatre and radio/television broadcast major from Lombard. She made her PLT acting debut as Constanza in Enchanted April. Her PLT technical credits include: box office manager for Shakespeare in Hollywood, properties for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Seussical (for which she received a KCACTF certificate of merit for both of the shows), stage manager for Nickel and Dimed (KCACTF certificate of merit), assistant stage manager for the 5th & 6th Annual HTC Holiday Spectacular, house manager for New York, assistant stage manager for Proof, sound board operator for The Life of Galileo, and properties for Leaving Iowa. Melanie has been on the Dean’s List for the past 4 semesters and is the recipient of the Frank J Lewis Scholarship.

Stephanie Lipinski (Hazel/White Bunny) is a first year student from Oak Forest and is making her PLT debut. While attending Hillie Middle School, she performed the role of Irene in Footloose. Raised in a theatre family, she has a sibling that is a Chicago award-winning designer. A graduate of Oak Forest High School, she enjoys sports, reading, and writing, and is also a member of the American Chemical Society.

Rachel Tau (Rose) is a first year student from Wood Dale and she is making her PLT debut. While attending Fenton High School, her acting credits included: a skater in High School Musical, Lady Maybelle in Once Upon a Mattress, Jo Jo in Suessical, and a dancer in Fallen Fairies. Rachel enjoys singing and dancing.

Alex Weaver (Rime Witch) is a first year math and theatre major from Burbank and is making her PLT debut. Her acting credits in high school include: a chorus member in Auntie Mame and Beauty and the Beast, and Andy Lee in 42nd Street, and an ensemble member in Twenties Girl, Carousel and Flipped. She has worked backstage fulfilling the duties of stage manager for her high school productions of Dracula and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and has worked on costumes and crews. Alex’s career goal is to become a high school math teacher who sponsors and directs drama club.

Adam Smetana (Jimmy) is a second year computer science and music major from Racine, WI. He made his PLT acting debut performing the role of Jack in English Made Simple in the 2011 Ten Minute Student Directed Play Festival. While attending St. Catherine’s High School his performance credits included: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, School House Rock, West Side Story, We Shook the Family Tree, and Les Miserables. Adam is recipient of the Bishop Sheil Scholarship, and is a member of Harmonic Uprising, STAND, and PEACE.

Michael Wall (Charlie) is a second year psychology major with a minor in theatre and comes from Wauconda. He was last seen on the PLT stage as James Cagney in Shakespeare in Hollywood. He performed the role of Hyde 1 and Gabriel Utterson in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for which he received an Irene Ryan acting nomination. He made his PLT acting debut in the 5th Annual HTC Holiday Spectacular. Mike performed the role of Wickersham 2 in the PLT production of Seussical, and was an ensemble member in the 6th Annual HTC Holiday Spectacular.

Carli Wheeler (Stage Manager) is a third year english major and theatre minor. She was last seen on the PLT stage as Lydia Lansing in Shakespere in Hollywood for which she received an KCACTF Irene Ryan acting nomination. Her other PLT acting credits include: an ensemble member in the 6th Annual HTC Holiday Spectacular, Lotty Wilton in Enchanted April for which she received an Irene Ryan acting nomination, and an ensemble member in The Producers.

Gregory Rossbach (Uncle Roger) is from Crete and a third year history major. He is a graduate of Marian Catholic High School and made his PLT debut as Daryl in Shakespeare in Hollywood. His acting credits include: David in Perfect Proposal in the 2011 Ten Minute Student Directed Play Festival, the role of Joseph/Tybalt in Romeo to Go for which he received a third place ranking in the IHSA State performance in the round, Edgar in Ragtime, a chorus member in Cinderella and Ruthless. He has been on the Dean’s list for the past 4 semesters and his career goal is to become a college history professor.

Ashley Daun (June) is from New Lenox and a fourth year theatre major. She attended Lincoln-way Central High School. She made her PLT debut in the 6th Annual HTC Holiday Spectacular and was last seen performing the role of Elizabeth in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. No stranger to the PLT production process, she was the sound designer and operator for Nickel and Dimed for which she received a KCACTF certificate of merit, the properties manager for Enchanted April, the house manager for Seussical, and a dresser for The Producers. Her career goal is to become a writer.