The Village Theatre PLAYBILL

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1 The Village Theatre PLAYBILL

2 University Theatre Staff Professors John T. Oertling, Chair Karen Eisenhour Jean Wolski College of Arts and Humanities James K. Johnson, Dean Jerry Eisenhour David Wolski Assistant Professors Christopher J. Mitchell Robert S. Petersen Allison Cameron Joseph L. Allison Instructors Mary E. Yarbrough Academic Support Professional J. Sain Specialists Secretary Damita K. Lewis Professor Emeritus Clarence Blanchette Ettore T. Guidotti Tom Hawk E.G. Gabbard Recipients of Excellence in Fine Arts Awards Sponsored by the Newton E. Tarble Family Deb Althoff Jennifer Andrews Emily Betz Rob Browy Damen Edwards Bryan Grossbauer Brendan Hughes Theresa Lipinski Stacey Mallo Jennifer Pepsnik Scott Podraza Rocco Renda Jeremy Seymour Kyle Snyders Miranda Stone Sarah Vecchio Aubrey Wiggs Mariam Amr Brian Aycock Kayla Blue Nicholas Camfield Caren Evers Elisabeth Hartrich Robert Kalmbach Jessica Mahrt Michael Papaleo Ryan Petemell Melissa Reczek Stacy Scherf Kate Slovinski Susan Sparacio Shawn Thompson Emilie Weilbacher Christopher Yonke EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY THEATRE A Theatre Arts Major is resident at EIU which includes concentrations in performance, design, literature, and directing A teacher certification option is available. For additional information call (217) or visit the main office, 300 Lawson Hall EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY THEATRE is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and is a member of the Illinois Theatre Association, The Association for Theatre in Higher Education, and is a participant in Region III of the American College Theatre Fest iva/. The Village Theatre th Street Phone for reservations Tickets: $10.00 adult, $8.00 faculty, staff and senior, $5.00 student Box Office open daily 2-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour before performances ~ EASTERN 11 J I N_Q1 S l ' I \ l It \ I I Y' Visit our website at

3 Student Directed One Acts (supported in part by the David L. and Audrey Jorns Directing Theory for the Theatre Award Fund) The Murderest Mystery of All by Garin T. Jones Director Bailey Murphy Cast Doctor Ryne McCormick* Lucious Brian Aycock** Jefforty Ryan Peternell*** Ms. Nomber Leslie McGinnis* Lucia Caitlin Carroll** Venderhour Aubrey Wiggs** Cast Spell by Geralyn Horton Director Abigail Carter* Cast Mickey Katie Kruzic Paula Erin Drone Mrs. Ferrell Caitlin Bieda Verna Lara Black Rich Andrew Darrell Hicks Greg Rob Browy** Important Notice: If you are parked at the Laundry next to The Village Theatre, your car will be towed at your expense. Please move your car. Thank you (PALM >ISTRY) How to read the Hand Hand Type The Elementary The Spatulate The Psychic The Conical The Square The I ntellectual Types of Hands: The essence of palmistry lies in identifying the hand type, which can be attributed to individual characteristics: The Elem entary Hand: This is characterised by stiff, heavy, short fingers and a short thumb. Other traits are a thick, hard, square palm, shapeless fingertips, and rough and leathery skin. The person with the elementary hand displays a lack of enthusiasm and imagination. They show a general indifference to life, and are concerned only with daily existence. This person is largely intolerant of a nasty situation, and can get violent when provoked. Profession: This hand is characteristic of labourers and those involved in violent sports, like boxing. The Spat ulat e Hand: As the name suggests, the fingers of this hand are flattened like a spatula. The most characteristic feature is the large thumb. It is extremely broad near the base and tapers towards the fingers. This hand belongs to the imaginative. These people have a love for invention and discovery. They have a quest for knowledge, and a restless and excitable nature. They are energetic and dexterous, and thrive on taking risks. Profession: People with this hand are mainly artisans, inventors, explorers, navigators, astronauts, and engineers. The Psychic Hand : This is a small and slender hand, characterised by smooth fingers. The palm is medium in size, and the nailed phalanges are long and tapering. The thumb is small and elegant. People with this hand have a visionary and dreamy nature. They are interested in occult sciences. Persons with this hand shape lead a chaotic life, characterised by a lack of discipline. Profession: This hand usually belongs to those with a deep interest in the occult, such as magicians and clairvoyants. The Conical Hand: This hand has smooth fingers, the nails of which are shaped like cones, giving the hand its name. The palm is broad, thick and large, and the thumb is also unusually huge.people with this hand are usually connoisseurs of the arts with superb communication skills, and a love for the arc lights. He lives life on a purely sensual level. On the flip side, this person is impulsive and has a short temper. Profession: This hand is characteristic of those in the creative field, like painters, sculptors, musician and poets. The Square Hand: The square hand has a square palm, a square wrist, and the fingertips are also square. While the fingers are largely knotty, this hand is characterised by a large thumb and a square finger base. People with square hands are blessed with perseverance. They are downright conventional and love general order. They are honest and reliable, and like to lead disciplined lives, with little imagination. Profession: This hand usually belongs to businessmen, executives, lawyers, doctors, scientists and engineers. The I ntellectual Hand: This is a long and angular hand, with bony fingers and knotty joints. The palm is large and bony, and the nailed phalanges are part conical and part square. The philosophic hand belongs to those who spare a thought for the less fortunate. They are blessed with the ability to understand the metaphysical aspect of life. They are gifted with analytical powers and are adept at keeping secrets. Profession: This hand usually belongs to teachers, thinkers and world leaders. (

4 Design Staff Costume Design++... Fay Vayner*"'* Scenic Design Andrew Moeggenborg*** Light and Sound Design James Kuper*** Production Staff Production Manager... Andrew Moeggenborg Business Manager... J. Sain* House Manager... Tony Curcuru Technical Staff Stage Manager (The Murderest Mystery of All}... Jake Senesac Stage Manager (Cast Spell)... Lizzy Powers*** Technical Direction... Andrew Moeggenborg Master Electricians... James Kuper, David Wolski LBO (The Murderest Mystery of All}... Jake Senesac LBO (Cast Spell)... Lizzy Powers Sound Technician... James Kuper SBO (The Murderest Mystery of All}... Lizzy Powers SBO (Cast Spell)... Jake Senesac Costume Shop Supervisor... Karen Eisenhour Assistant Costume Shop Supervisor... Joe Allison* Scene Shop Foreman... Tom Hawk Support Staff Set Shift... Dominique Dixon, Tiffany King, Paul Martin, Shauna Miller Set Construction... James Kuper, Robert Mendoza-, Andrew Moeggenborg, Kathleen Pollard, Rhianon Tieri** Costume Construction... Adriana Alexander, Joe Allison, Brian Aycock, Caitlin Carroll, Karen Eisenhour, Leslie McGinnis, Ryan Peternell, Lizzy Powers, Fay Vayner Lighting Execution... James Kuper, David Wolski Costume Running Crew Head... Rich Aguilera* Costume Running Crew... Elizabeth Norris, Rhianon Tieri Box Office... J. Sa in, Nick Niemerg, Tony Curcuru + Under the supervision of Dr. Jerry Eisenhour ++ Under the supervision of Karen Eisenhour +++Under the supervision of David Wolski *Indicates membership in Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha Alpha Zeta Cast, Honorary Dramatic Society at Eastern Illinois University **Theatre Arts Scholarship Recipient ~ The Kennedy Center THE JOHII; F I<ENNEDY CENTER FOR 'THE PERFORMINO ARTS The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival- 40 sponsored in p<rrt by Slc:phc:m and Chrislinl! Sch\>\ar m<m 1l1e Kennedy Center Corporate Fund U.S. Department of Education 'l11c 'ational Committccforthc Performing Arts and Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Mc);'ichols This prooucri0n is entered in the 1-:ennedy Center American College Theater Fc:sl1v-.al (KCACTF). The anus ol'lhis national Uu:ater educ:stion progr.un are 10 1denlil) And promot\! quahl) tn colle)::c-lcvcl theater production. To thl~ end, CIICh llfoottc'tlon entered is eligible f0r n rej<p<'llse by a regi0nal K<':ACTF represenrorive, ond selected students tlnd faculty an: mvitcd to participate in K<..:ACTF pro~~ tnvolvin~ seholon;hip!', internship!;, gmnt5 one! award'< fclf' actors, direcrnrs, dromnmrg.~ playwn~hts. ~gjlcb, sutge managers and criuc>- at both lht' n:g1onal all(! nalloruil levels l'roducllc!ils entered en the Pamcipotl.llp, level Arc clj~jble for lllciusjon at the I{("AC"TF retrimal festival and canol;;(> be cool'i~d for im;ronm ro the KC AC"TF ti:iul.'ttal fc:sll\-al al U~e Jolu1 r. Ke:iutr:dy Ceruer for the Perfomung An.> lll W:c.lwljrton, IX' in the ~pring of200~ Last }'Car more thlm 1,300 productions W 1' entered m thc h.c.:.>\<.*1' f tm oi\'ijl!, more than llmdenr" nariom,;de Ry entering this pmdnctim. OUT theater dcpanm:nt ~~shan~ m the t.:.<.:actf j!ools to l'lxoj!llizc, rcwnrd, t1nd oclcllmt:: th.: e.'cernpltuy work produced in college and university!hearers ocr~ the norim Auditions for the Spring Performances will be held on Monday, January 14, 2008 in The Grand Ball Room of the Union Registration starts at 6:30pm, auditions start at 7:00pm Bring 2-1 minute monologues of contrasting nature, WITH DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES And, 16 bars of music to be considered for Three Little Pigs

5 Jaqueline Bennett Dance Center Rita, Tony & Clare Esposito Fredd Gunzel Barry Johnson Director $125+ Vaughn & Ruth Jaenike Cheryl & Ralph Jones Dan Hagen & Paul Beals FRIENDS OF THE THEATRE (donations made after Jan. I. 2007) Producer $175 or more Jane & Herbert Laskey Dennis & Deb Muchamore Shirley Moore Jolm T. Oertling Associate Director $100+ Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Blue Bonnie Butler Jeff & Ann Cross Dave & Tricia File Robert & Nancy Hennings Bonnie Irwin & Ned Huston Dwain & Pam Naragon Richard Rogers Producer... $ or more Director Associate Director Stage Manager Crew Membership Levels Alex & Susan Peck James M. Rornanovich Kevin & Nancy Reed John & Juanita Roberts Scott & Penny Crawford Make checks payable to: Eastern fllinois University Pledge Amount$ J. Sain Bill & Carol Strode West Community Partnership Program CrewS Kelly Harper Regnier Mail Checks to: University Theatre, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL MAILING LIST AND PLEDGE INFORMATION Name Address City State Zip ~ Phone. . Prohibiting of Camera and Recording Equipment: Photographing and recording of the performance is strictly prohibited. Pagers, Cell Phone and Watch Alarm Courtesy Reminder: Electronic signals on watches, phones or pagers should be disconnected before the start of the performance. Doctor and Parents Emergency Call Number: Please leave your seating locations with your exchanges or sitter and have them call (2 17) Fire Exit Notice: The red lighted "EXIT" sign nearest your seat is the shortest route. In the event of fire or other emergency, please DO NOT RUN - WALK - to the nearest exit. No Smoking: No smoking in the auditorium. Smoking is permitted outside of the theatre building. A UDIEN CE INFORMATION Food a nd Beverages: Food and beverages are not allowed inside the auditorium. Ushers: Ushers are located at the entrance of the theatre. If you have a question or a problem, please let them know and they will contact the House Manager. If you are interested in becoming a member of the ushering staff, please call (217) for details. Late Seating: Latecomers will only be seated at a suitable break in the performance. Group Sales: For information regarding group sales (15 or more tickets) please call (217) Tickets: Unpaid reservations will be released fifteenminutes before curtain. Eastern Illinois University Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients Theatre Arts Majors Randall Arney '78, 1981 John Ma/kovich ex '76, 1992 Glen Gabbard '72, 1995 Joan Allen ex '78, 1998 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award Recipient Theatre Arts Majors Amelia J. Heape '94, 1999

6 'University 'Theatre Season ojpfays at tlie o/i[fage 'flieatre FALL 2007 Open Auditions* for Fall Shows 7 p.m. August 29 Register in Casey Room As You Like It 7 p.m. October 19, 20, 22, 23 2 p.m. October 21 Eleemosynary 7 p.m. November 9, I 0, 12, 13 2 p.m. November II An Evening of Student Directed One Acts 7 p.m. November 30, December l 2:00 p.m. December 2 Children's Tour Public Performance 6:30p.m. November 14 Undergraduate Research Symposium 7 p.m. December 5 Tickets available at The Village Theatre Box Office, open Monday-Friday, 2 6 p.m., beginning Monday prior to opening night and one hour before each performance. Phone for ticket information & reservations. SPRING 2008 Open Auditions* for Spring Shows 7 p.m. January 14 Grand Ball Room, The Union 6th Annual Table Readings 7 p.m. January 22 Nasty SOBs: A Collection of Villains Despicable, Detestable, Vile, Depraved and Loathsome Yet Lovable 7 p.m. February 22, 23, 25, 26 2:00p.m. February 24 The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (no Sunday performance) 7 p.m. April 11, 12 2 p.m. April 12 Public School Performances Only 9:30 and 12:30 April 7-11 lfyour school is interested in booking the theatre for this performance, please call Damita at *Call for information or check our website at Auditions are open to the public.