2009-2010,
​Our 48th Season

THE ODD COUPLE
(Female Version)
September 18, 19, 25, 26, October 1, 2, 3 at 8:00 PM,  September 27 at 2:00 PM
by Neil Simon
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

This contemporary classic gets a makeover in the female version of the familiar story. Newly separated from her husband, obsessive compulsive Florence Unger decides to move into the home of slovenly single divorcee friend Olive Madison. When their worlds collide, the story explodes in this laugh-out-loud comedy that takes a look at life from a different point of view.
This show marks Forge Theatre’s 250th production!
PRODUCTION TEAM
DIRECTED BY ROBERT MARSCH
PRODUCER/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Patrina Harding
STAGE MANAGER
Denise Myers
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Dennis Himes
MASTER CARPENTER
Jim Reese
PROPS
Dee Henken
LIGHTING DESIGN
Clem Mirto
CASTOLIVE MADISONAndrea FrassoniFLORENCE UNGERPam TaylorRENEEBev SmithSYLVIE


Christa Wisneski
VERA
Nancy Dolan
MICKEY
Sherry Maccario
JESUS
David Cashell
MANOLO
Mike Raimondo


1776
book by Peter Stone, Music & Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
This award-winning Broadway hit is a light-hearted look at John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they grapple with the Continental Congress and independence from Britain. Inspired by the words of our founding fathers, this critically acclaimed musical comedy is filled with lively songs, witty dialogue, and true American spirit.
Performances:  November 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, and December 3, 4, 5
Production Team
DIRECTED BY JIM KELSH
PRODUCER – Stevie Tagye
MUSICAL DIRECTOR – Denise Wisneski
CHOREOGRAPHER – Megan Kelsh
STAGE MANAGER – Linda Blystone
Cast
JOHN ADAMSBob GoretskiABIGAIL ADAMSSue MurphyTHOMAS JEFFERSONT.J. Wilkinson


MARTHA JEFFERSON
Heather Reese
JOHN HANCOCK
Michael Zatuchni
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Clem Mirto
JOHN DICKINSON
Lew Osterhoudt
EDWARD RUTLEDGE
Allen Puy
DR. JOSIAH BARTLETT
Alan Ciarlone
STEPHEN HOPKINS
Gary Bullock
ROGER SHERMAN
Brian Schwartz
LEWIS MORRIS
Rick Dowdall
ROBERT LIVINGSTON
Rick Goldstein
REV. JONATHAN WITHERSPOONMark DickinsonCAESAR RODNEYJack FormanJAMES WILSON


David Nyman
SAMUEL CHASE
Doug Smith
RICHARD HENRY LEE
Jim Malin
JOSEPH HEWES
Randy Frame
DR. LYMAN HALL
John Henken
MCNAIR
Randy Knox
CHARLES THOMPSON
Mike Nolan
COL. THOMAS MCKEAN
Paul Perrymore
GEORGE READ
Tim Johnson
COURIER
Radler Kelly
 
The Mystery of Irma Vep
by Charles Ludlam
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Just watch the lightning-fast marathon costume changes as two actors bring eight characters to life in this high-energy, quick-witted, campy comedic tribute to gothic horror and classic films like Wuthering Heights, The Mummy’s Curse and Hitchcock’s Rebecca. You may also recognize dialogue lifted from Ibsen, Shakespeare, and Poe! This show is a side-splitting laugh-out-loud good time you’ll be sure to remember.
Performances:  January 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 at 8:00 pm; January 17 at 2:00 pm
Directed by Hal Holzer
Producer – Marnie Herzfeld
Stage Manager – Linda Blystone
Lighting Design – Jeff Sugzdinis
Master Carpenter — John Magolan
CAST
Bob Goretski
Robb Hutter
 
The Importance of Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
This stylish comedy full of assumed names, mistaken lovers, and preposterous enchantment is a delightful, witty, light-hearted romp through Victorian society. Follow two young bachelors pretending to be earnest (and Ernest) as they aim to win their ladies’ hearts. Filled with some of the most famous quips ever written for the stage, this classic will have you rolling in the aisles!
Performances:  February 26, 27, March 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 at 8:00 pm; March 7 at 2:00 PM
Direction and Design by Maureen Clarke
Producer — Janet Hoehl
Assistant Director — Michelle Quigley
Stage Manager — Rick Harris
Lighting Design & Operation — Ellen Spampinato
Master Carpenter – Bill Braak
Cast
Jack:  John Corr
Algernon:  Chris Latzke
Gwendolyn:  Heather Reese
Lady Bracknell:  Gay Hoyle
Cecily: Kristen Krikorian
Miss Prism:  Nancy Dolan
Lane:  Spencer Gates
Chasuble: David Cashell
Merriman:  Steve Carrasco
 
 
84 Charing Cross Road
by Helene Hanff
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
A literary love affair between an American writer and an Englishman who works for a London book shop. spanning 20 years from 1949-1969. Though events in the play are set against a canvas of the dramatic post-war changes taking place during that time, the true story is of two people, separated by an ocean, who come to value and eagerly anticipate each others letters, and who long to meet.
Performances:  April 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, May 1 at 8:00 pm; April 25 at 2:00 pm
Crew
Producer – Cathy Stratoti
Stage Manager – Linda Blystone
Lighting Design – Jeff Sugzdinis
Master Carpenter — John Magolan
CAST
Helene Hanff — Noël Hanley
Frank Doel — Jim Kelsh
Cecily Farr — Kelly Melcher
Megan Wells — Carolyn Corr
Bill Humphries – Kevin Fennell
George Martin — Bob Goretski
Abigail — Abbie Bugh


COMPANY
Book by George Furth, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
Poor Bobby. He’s 35 years old, has three girlfriends and five married couples desperately trying to get him married. It certainly makes for a lot of company! A passionate favorite of Sondheim fans, “Company” is a bittersweet, clever portrayal of five married couples – as seen through the eyes of bachelor friend Bobby – exploring love and commitment, fear and longing, and the simple joy of being alive!
Performances:  June 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 8:00 pm;
Sunday, June 13 at 2:00 pm
Directed by Dru Ullery
Producer — Rick Dowdall
Music Director — Gary Snyder
Choreographer — Renee Schulz
Stage Manager/Production Assistant — Jonathan Haupt
Dramaturg — Deb Braak
Technical Director — Ellen Spampinato
Staff Photographer — Bri Miller
CAST
Robert — Jason Gagliardi
Sarah — Michele Miller    Harry — Steve Schulz
Jenny — Michelle English    David — Brian Schwartz
Amy — Renee Schulz        Paul — Steve Carrasco
Susan — Cassy Pressimone Beckowski    Peter — James Scotland IV
Joanne — Deb Braak       Larry — Larry Wilson
Kathy — Andrea Hartman
April — Laura McWater
Marta — Kate Nice