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1 2006 IMA Europe Tournament of Plays **** Acknowledgements **** George Rodriguez, Jason Strunk and the Installation Pass Office for assisting our guests and participants with the front gate; Tim Higdon & U. S. Army Entertainment, Washington, D.C. for assistance with copyright clearance and support; The Stuttgart Theater Center for the loan of props; Theatrix, Darmstadt, for costume support; James Sohre, IMA Europe Entertainment Director for invaluable support of the Roadside and all Army Entertainment programs; and the many volunteers and patrons whose support and assistance make Roadside Theater productions possible. *** US Army Garrison Heidelberg *** COL Willie E. Gaddis... Commander CSM Ronald Joseph... Command Sergeant Major Mr. Michael Duday... Director, MWR *** The Roadside Theater Staff *** Dane Winters... Entertainment Branch Director Richard Roberts...Business Manager/Educational Director Andy Meredith... Mannheim Entertainment Dir. *** Roadside Volunteer Staff *** Brian Rausch...Assistant Technical Director Michiel DeVito...Costume Mistress Elfi Carberry...Costume Mistress Sandy Sapatka...Costume Mistress Ron Paoletti... Web Master

2 JERRY HERMAN MICHAEL STEWART DANE WINTERS TIMOTHY SCHWARZ SFC STEVEN STANFILL Presented through special arrangements with Tams Whitmark, Int l. * * * THE COMPANY * * * Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi... Jeanne Ragonese Horace Vandergelder...Dan Stapula Ermengarde... Emma Leibfried Ambrose Kemper...Kevin Ingraham Cornelius Hackl... CPT Pete Perzel Barnaby Tucker... SFC Steven Stanfill Minnie Fay... Jane Gargett Irene Malloy... Amanda Perzel Mrs. Rose... Marion Ruck Ernestina Money... Regina Rosenberger Rudolph Reisenweber... Byron Wilkinson First Chef...Steve Devito Second Chef... Gregg Mitchell Policemen... Ed Olson & SFC Charles Ross Judge...Brian Rausch Court Clerk...David Burmedi Miss 14 th Street...A. N. Other Harmonia Gardens Waiters... CPT Chuck Hayes, Adam Lawrence, Holly Lehto, Andreas Kraft, Chris Overly, Bernd Roeder, Louis Leibfried, Seth Seibel, Jeremy Pancake, Arianna Heck, Kristen Burton, Morgan Lacy, Carol Mussotter, Katie Haase, Fidel Rodriguez, Tom Carberry, Trina Schroeder, Ashley Thomas, Kailan Sierra-Davidson Waltzers... Adam Lawrence, Byron Wilkinson, LTC Paul Kennedy, SFC Charles Ross, Chris Overly, Tom Carberry (swing), Arianna Heck, Sylvia Rausch, Susanne Rees, Sue Leibfried & Trina Schroeder Polka Dancers... CPT Chuck Hayes, Ed Olson, Gregg Mitchell, Sylvia Pancake, Susanne Rees, Cyndi Drew, Arianne Heck, Chris Pancake, Donna Avallone, Fidel Rodriguez & Adam Lawrence New Yorkers, Citizens of Yonkers & Chorus... LTC Paul Kennedy, Ed Olson, Gregg Mitchell, David Burmedi, Susanne Rees, Cyndi Drew, Chris Pancake, Seth Seibel, Jeremy Pancake, Arianna Heck, Janice Haase, Ashley Thomas, Sylvia Rausch, Sue Leibfried, Trina Schroeder, Wanda Smith-Goshorn, Kerri Pangman, Ashley Webster, Connie Howard, Julienne Howard, Jerrica Howard, Kailan Sierra-Davidson, Donna Avallone, Emilee McGann, Leo Burmedi & Moira Overly * * * THE ORCHESTRA * * * Tim Schwarz Conductor Michael Leibfried keyboard Michael Schröder trombone Gerald Holland reed SSG Karen Ballengee reed & flute SSG Jerry Wallace percussion SSG David Martinez trumpet Jon Hodge trumpet SSG Marcella Larson trumpet SGT Vincent Fortado reed SGT Stephen Shultz percussion

3 * * THE PRODUCTION STAFF * * * Director & Technical Director... Dane Winters Musical Director & Conductor...Tim Schwarz Choreographer... SFC Steven Stanfill Assistant to the Director...Belinda Frazier Assistant Musical Director...Beth Wagenaar Assistant Choreographers...Arianne Heck, Carol Owens, Adam Lawrence Stage Manager...Belinda Frazier Stage Crew... Andy Meredith, Mike Haase, Carl Johnson Assistant Technical Directors... Andy Meredith & Brian Rausch Set Design... Dane Winters Set Construction... Andy Meredith, Brian Rausch, Richard Roberts & Tim Clark Props Master... Richard Roberts Drop Design and Painting... Jim Martin Light Design... Tim Clark & Dane Winters Lighting Crew... Dane Winters, Tim Clark & Andrew Meredith Light Board Operator... Jan Wotring Spot Operators... MAJ Paul Davidson & Nick Devito Sound Design... Ron Paoletti Hair & Makeup... Richard Roberts Costume Support... Theatrix Costume Mistresses... Elfi Carberry, Michiel DeVito & Sandy Sapatka Costume Crew... Cyndi Drew, Arianna Heck, Janice Haase, Wanda Goshorn & Patsy Burton Dolly s Ball Gown...Jennifer Daszczyszak Fire Marshals... Andy Meredith, Richard Roberts & Dane Winters Poster Design...Heather Gillespie Program Editor... Dane Winters & Richard Roberts Front of House Manager... Richard Roberts Hospitality Staff..Natasha Bush, Cara & Carolyn Burmedi, Erik Meyers, Chuck & Patsy Burton, Francoise Cabulong, Tom Carberry, Matt Haase, Joel Carner, Sharon Kissick, Art & Joyce Connor, Debbie Dougherty, Sandy Thomas, Diane Vanderpot, Amy Funderburk, Gabriele Hartmann, Jane & Tom Helfrich, Rachelle Huitink, Lisa Jones, Anne Kopplin, Stephanie Krebs, Gabi, Lizzy & Priscilla Stapula, Marion Laragy, Valerie Laragy, Havi Lepage, Doreen Lococo, Cheryl Maceyra, Bill & Laura McGann, Elizabeth McWilliams, Bob Schamp, April Taylor, Kathryn & Katie Nevins, Mike Ofchard, Magdalena Pena, Dorian Rhinehart * * * A BRI EF HI STO RY O F TH E SHOW * * * The delightful story that is Hello, Dolly! has had an unusually lengthy history. Its first version, in 1835, was a London play called A Day Well Spent by John Oxenford. Seven years later Einen Jux will er sich machen (He Intends To Have a Fling), a Viennese variation by Johann Nestroy, was produced. In 1938, Thornton Wilder turned the Nestroy play into The Merchant of Yonkers and 17 years after that he rewrote it as The Matchmaker. Both versions of Wilder s plays had Broadway runs. The version of HELLO, DOLLY! we know today opened at the St. James Theatre, New York City on January 16th, 1964 with Carol Channing in the title role. (The role of Dolly was first offered to Ethel Merman, but she was still recovering from her long run in Gypsy, and declined.) It became Channing s most memorable role and she will forever be considered Dolly. However, the road to Broadway success was long and not easy. The pre-broadway tour was extremely difficult and hopes were not high for a success. Producer David Merrick made the try-outs a nightmare for director & choreographer Gower Champion, Channing and the entire creative team, threatening to replace almost every one of them at one point or another. Initial road reviews were mixed, but the New York opening was a glittering success. The showplayed for 2844 performances - at the time, the longest playing Broadway musical in history.the London production played for 794 performances at the Drury Lane Theatre. Almost every popular leading actress of the time played Dolly. Channing's Broadway replacements included Ginger Rogers, Betty Grable, Martha Raye and Phyllis Diller. An allblack cast headed by Pearl Bailey and Cab Calloway revitalized the show for hundreds of additional performances. At one point, Merrick claimed he wanted Jack Benny as a drag Dolly with George Burns as Horace, a bizarre yet tantalizing possibility that never got beyond the discussion stage. Mary Martin took the show to London (794 performances at the Drury Lane Theater), followed by a tour of the Far East. Ethel Merman was the original production's last Dolly, making her final Broadway appearances in a role that had been conceived for her. But Channing was the one who became forever identified with Dolly, performing the role more than 4,000 times over the years. The show has been revived several times on Broadway, most recently in 1995 for 116 performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, again with Carol Channing as Dolly Levi. From a U.S. Army Entertainment historical aspect, we are very pleased and honored to use unique Hello, Dolly! backdrops in the Roadside production. These were designed and painted by Jim Martin in 1977 for a production at the Hanau Entertainment Branch. In consideration of others. Unauthorized videotaping or photographs of any kind are not allowed. Please turn off all handy cell phones, pagers and beepers. If they are required for an official duty, please turn them into the theater staff who will contact you for a business related call. Be aware, additional emergency exits are located on either side of the stage behind the black curtains.

4 *** THE ROADSIDE THEATER *** The Roadside Theater is a part of the U.S. Army Garrison Heidelberg Morale, Welfare and Recreation program. For over 40 years, we have served servicemen, their families, civilians, and their invited guests in and around the Heidelberg area. Our mission is to provide our community members the opportunity to see and participate in a variety of outstanding theater productions. Additionally, the Roadside Theater assists the command in developing host nation relations through the participation of local citizens of all nationalities and through important cultural exchange. As a fully operating community theater, we offer a complete season of comedies, dramas, musicals and special events. Our Educational Wing presents classes and workshops for all ages in the theatrical arts. Our Matinee Series for Youth presents exciting and creative productions just for community young people. Additionally, we host the annual US Army Europe Entertainment Festival of One Act Plays and the Tournament of Plays Awards Event. Roadside Theater productions have consistently won awards at regional, national and international competitions and festivals. We have competed in the U.S. National AACT Festival in 2001 and Roadside productions have also participated in international festivals in Scotland, Ireland and Nova Scotia. We presented the World American Community Theater Premieres of LES MISRABLES, WIT and IN THE BEGINNING and the European Premieres of THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, PUTTING IT TOGETHER, THE GOODBYE GIRL, SUBURB The Musical and two works by Tennessee Williams. GET INVOLVED! The Roadside is open to everyone. Open auditions are held for each production and no experience is required. We are always looking for directors, choreographers, costumers, carpenters, painters, electricians and much more. It is also a great way to meet new friends. To get involved, contact the Roadside Theater. ***** BOX OFFICE INF ORMATION ***** Building 109, Patton Barracks Box Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 12-5 p.m. Telephone: DSN or CIV Website: TICKETING AND RESERVATIONS POLICY Due to the growing popularity and limited number of performances, reservations are recommended. Ticket reservations can be made: At the theater office during operating hours: Tuesday-Friday, 12-5 p.m. by telephone during operating hours through the Roadside Theater Website at We request prepayment and pick up of tickets before the night of the performance. Unpaid reservations will be released 30 minutes before the performance. Reservations after this time are not guaranteed. Unsold tickets are offered 30 minutes before curtain to the general public. We kindly ask you to notify us of cancellations or changes in the number of your party so we can provide these tickets to other community members. The Roadside Theater is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre Continuing education in the theatrical arts The Roadside Educational Wing offers community members an opportunity to learn, develop and hone skills in all areas of the theatrical arts including: * Beginning Acting for adults & youth * Dance * Advanced acting for adults & youth * Singing * Acting Styles and Physicalization * Musical Theater * Introduction to Directing * Script Analysis * Advanced Directing * Technical Theater Workshops and classes are be taught by professional staff and guest artists from Europe and the U.S. and are held at the Roadside Theater. Classes and workshops are open with no or limited requirements or prior experience. The Educational Wing is a growing program with classes added throughout the year. A complete syllabus will be announced shortly on our website and in our newsletter.

5 Synopsis of Scenes Act One Scene I: 14 th Street in New York City in 1892 Grand Central Station Scene 2: Horace Vandergelder s Feed Store, Yonkers, New York Yonkers Railroad Station Scene 3: Mrs. Molloy s Hat Shop An Empty Street The 14 th Street Association Parade Act Two Scene 1: Outside Harmonia Gardens Scene 2: Harmonia Gardens Scene 3: New York City Court Room Scene 4: Vandergelder s Feed Store Musical Numbers 1. Call On Dolly Chorus 2. I Put My Hand in Dolly 3. Yonkers March Orchestra 4. It Takes A Woman Vandergelder, Cornelius, Barnaby & Chorus 5. Put On Your Sunday Clothes Principals Chorus 6. Ribbons Down My Back Irene Molloy 7. Motherhood March Dolly, Irene & Minnie 8. Dancing Dolly, Irene, Cornelius, Barnaby, Minnie 9. Before the Parade Passes By Dolly & Chorus 10. Entr Acte Orchestra 11. Elegance Irene, Minnie, Cornelius & Barnaby 12. Waiters Galop Orchestra 13. Hello, Dolly Chorus 14. Polka Orchestra 15. It Only Takes A Moment Cornelius, Irene & Chorus 16. So Long, Dearie Dolly 17. Finale Ultimo The Cast Season Tickets for our 2006/2007 Season of Shows will be available beginning September 5 th. As our shows continue to grow in popularity and are often soldout, Season Tickets make it easier for you to enjoy our full season of shows and show your support for our program. The Season Ticket discount makes it the smart way to buy your tickets. They also make terrific gifts for your favorite theatre-goer. As a Roadside Theater Season Ticket, you: enjoy Preferred Seating.. Season Ticket holders will have an extra week to make reservations before the general public, allowing you to pick the seat YOU want. get one play FREE... receive invitations to special events.. Throughout the year the Roadside Theater plans special events for our Season Ticket holders, including free or discount tickets to added performances and special events, opening night receptions and meet the cast & crew events. receive discount tickets for special events. Several special productions and events are planned for the season and as a Season Ticket Holder, you will be offered discounted (or free) tickets. for our Season Ticket holders, including free or discount tickets to added performances and special events, opening night receptions and meet the cast & crew events. and become an invaluable supporter of the Roadside Theater. The 2006/2007 Season of Shows and new Season Ticket prices will be announced shortly. For more information and updates, watch the Roadside Theater website ( There you may also sign up for our newsletter and receive electronic updates throughout the year.

6 will be announced shortly. Some shows we are considering Have a suggestion? Let us know what you would like to see.