We saw A Christmas Carol and loved it! The man playing Scrooge was outstanding.
Looking forward to the remainder of the season.
Lea
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Rave review from email
SCP production of a Christmas Carol was wonderful - the best version of the show I have ever seen!
Kudos and bravos to SCP for their latest show - it was fabulous.
Merry Christmas,
Maureen Kopach
Kudos and bravos to SCP for their latest show - it was fabulous.
Merry Christmas,
Maureen Kopach
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Be sure to see it...
‘Christmas Carol’ remains true to play’s roots
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:08 PM EST
By Bob Goepfert
The Record
SCHENECTADY — The excellent production of "A Christmas Carol" at Schenectady Civic Theater through Sunday explains why the story of Scrooge’s redemption is eternal.
The Schenectady Civic version of "A Christmas Carol" is so good I expect it will become an annual tradition. However, in case I’m wrong, be sure to see it this final weekend.
Read the review
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:08 PM EST
By Bob Goepfert
The Record
SCHENECTADY — The excellent production of "A Christmas Carol" at Schenectady Civic Theater through Sunday explains why the story of Scrooge’s redemption is eternal.
The Schenectady Civic version of "A Christmas Carol" is so good I expect it will become an annual tradition. However, in case I’m wrong, be sure to see it this final weekend.
Read the review
Same critic, second rave review
''Twas' twists amid familiar, updated tales
By MICHAEL ECK, Special to the Times Union
First published in print: Thursday, December 11, 2008
On the "A Christmas Carol" front, Schenectady Civic Players are taking a new tack and presenting Lloyd Waiwaiole's storyteller's vision of the tale, which hews closely to the book while piling on puppets, carolers singing period songs and "plenty of chains."
With the exception of regional stage vet John Noble, who plays Ebenezer Scrooge, the large cast will play multiple roles, sing, dance, play instruments and manipulate Waiwaiole's over-sized puppets to create a world where ghosts are as present as people.
As noted in the recent Times Union review, it's a magnificent production that renews the tired Scrooge story while reinvigorating the holiday spirit, too.
SCP's very recommended "Carol" runs through Sunday at the Church Street Playhouse in Schenectady.
By MICHAEL ECK, Special to the Times Union
First published in print: Thursday, December 11, 2008
On the "A Christmas Carol" front, Schenectady Civic Players are taking a new tack and presenting Lloyd Waiwaiole's storyteller's vision of the tale, which hews closely to the book while piling on puppets, carolers singing period songs and "plenty of chains."
With the exception of regional stage vet John Noble, who plays Ebenezer Scrooge, the large cast will play multiple roles, sing, dance, play instruments and manipulate Waiwaiole's over-sized puppets to create a world where ghosts are as present as people.
As noted in the recent Times Union review, it's a magnificent production that renews the tired Scrooge story while reinvigorating the holiday spirit, too.
SCP's very recommended "Carol" runs through Sunday at the Church Street Playhouse in Schenectady.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Another Rave Review
'A Christmas Carol' production converts critic from humbug, By MICHAEL ECK, Special to the Times Union, First published in print: Tuesday, December 9, 2008
In part, "Lloyd Waiwaiole's re-imagining of the too-familiar tale is simply fantastic, returning the piece to its roots as a fireside ghost tale turned morality play." ... "Players manipulate magnificent puppets (also designed by Waiwaiole) while remaining completely visible. Actors hold doors to insinuate a house. And an actress rattles a chain to provide the sound for Jacob Marley's links."
There's much more, but one more quote, "For once, the play's final lines really strike the heart.
This re-thinking really is a revelation that should not be missed, whether you consider yourself a humbug or not."
Click here for the full review
In part, "Lloyd Waiwaiole's re-imagining of the too-familiar tale is simply fantastic, returning the piece to its roots as a fireside ghost tale turned morality play." ... "Players manipulate magnificent puppets (also designed by Waiwaiole) while remaining completely visible. Actors hold doors to insinuate a house. And an actress rattles a chain to provide the sound for Jacob Marley's links."
There's much more, but one more quote, "For once, the play's final lines really strike the heart.
This re-thinking really is a revelation that should not be missed, whether you consider yourself a humbug or not."
Click here for the full review
Monday, December 8, 2008
Local Critic Loved the Play
Civic Players offer a fresh Dickens
Monday, December 8, 2008
By Paul Lamar
Schenectady Daily Gazette
To quote: "...great artistry....with large puppets, fog, stunning period costumes (with Joe Fava's help), and the singing of, and dancing to, old English songs. It's a lovely production." Paul Lamar details many "first-rate features" and "standouts". My mother and I thought the staging worked very well and flowed seamlessly. My daughter loved the last puppet, the scariest ghost of "Yet to Come" and the audience responded with cheers. In San Francisco, American Conservatory Theater's annual staging of A Christmas Carol as a must-see holiday tradition. My mother, Mardy Moore, suggested that we in Schenectady should keep this play for our yearly treat.
Performances continue this week from Wednesday to Sunday, when the curtain closes on the final bow. Tickets are going fast.
Monday, December 8, 2008
By Paul Lamar
Schenectady Daily Gazette
To quote: "...great artistry....with large puppets, fog, stunning period costumes (with Joe Fava's help), and the singing of, and dancing to, old English songs. It's a lovely production." Paul Lamar details many "first-rate features" and "standouts". My mother and I thought the staging worked very well and flowed seamlessly. My daughter loved the last puppet, the scariest ghost of "Yet to Come" and the audience responded with cheers. In San Francisco, American Conservatory Theater's annual staging of A Christmas Carol as a must-see holiday tradition. My mother, Mardy Moore, suggested that we in Schenectady should keep this play for our yearly treat.
Performances continue this week from Wednesday to Sunday, when the curtain closes on the final bow. Tickets are going fast.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Advance Notice
As seen in the Schenectady Gazette
A Noble Scrooge, Santa & more
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
By Bill Buell, Gazette Reporter
A Noble Scrooge, Santa & more
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
By Bill Buell, Gazette Reporter
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
A Christmas Carol Cast Photos
Pictured are John Noble as Scrooge alone and John Noble with Will Whisenhunt as Tiny Tim with Jonathan Savoy and Claudia DeMartino as Young Scrooge and Belle in the background.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Cast and Crew of A Christmas Carol
Musical Director.............................Valerie A. Lord
Producer.....................................Duncan Morrison
Choreographer................................Tess Post
Set Design...................................Charles Steckler
Set Construction.............................Duncan Morison
Lighting Designer............................Carter Sullivan-Irwin
Sound Design.................................Gene Post
Costumes.....................................Joseph Fava
Properties...................................Ann Sylvester
Puppets......................................Lloyd Waiwaiole
Dialect Coach................................Patsy Culbert
Fiddler......................................Robert Taylor
Alexandra Allwine (Martha/Fan/Rose) This is Alex’s first production with SCP. A junior at Schenectady High School, Alex has been in numerous school productions and a other community theater productions over the years and is thrilled to be a part of A Christmas Carol. Away from the theater, she enjoys singing, dancing, reading, and would like to thank everyone involved in making this a great experience.
Byron Cortez (Brother B/Voice of Ghost of Christmas Present/Old Joe) Originally from Ecuador, this is Byron’s first appearance with SCP, but he has appeared on the FMCC stage in Blood Wedding, A Flea in Her Ear, and The Skin of Our Teeth. He has recently received his associates degree in theater arts and plans to attend Union next fall and then New York Academy of Film and Acting. He currently works at Ellis Hospital and enjoys seeing theater, concerts, and playing his piano and guitar.
Claudia DeMartino (Belle/Ivy/Mrs.Plummer) Claudia is delighted to be performing with SCP. She recently won a TANYS award for Esther in Meet Me in St. Louis. Other roles include Bonnie Boylan (Annie), Charlotte (Oliver) at SLOC, and Belle (Beauty and the Beast). Claudia thanks her family, friends, her mother, and a certain “Young Ebenezer” for their love and support.
Eliza Jane Figueroa (Belinda/Voice of the Ghost of Christmas Past/Turkey Lass) Eliza Jane is excited to be making her debut with SCP. She has most recently been seen in Meet Me in St. Louis (Tootie) at SLCA, Annie (July) at SLOC, and Really Rosie (Alligator) at Debut’s Theater Company. Eliza studies voice with Lisa Franklin and dance at Orlando’s School of Dance. Many thanks to Lloyd and the crew for this opportunity, to Daddy and Eric for all of their support; and to teachers and friends at Draper Middle school!
Jane Figueroa (Mrs. Fezziwig/Char Woman) Jane is another new addition to SCP. She has most recently been seen in Meet Me in St. Louis (Katie) at SLCA where she, once again, shared the stage with her daughter, Eliza! This is Jane’s second stage appearance since doing summer stock at the Weston Playhouse in the ‘80s! Thank you to Lloyd, the production staff, fellow cast members, Rick and Eric for holding down the fort, my wonderful extended family and friends for their encouragement and support, and Eliza for continually amazing and inspiring me with her talent! Happy holidays everyone!
Tom Heckert (Brother A/Town Crier/Topper/Businessman 3/ Mr. Plummer) Tom is back on stage again after staying behind the scenes for almost ten years. His performance credits include Roger Hopewell in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940(for SCP) and elsewhere Ernie(Rumors), Jack (Into the Woods) , and Harry(Company). His directing credits include many SLOC shows including Bat Boy, Zombie Prom, Ruthless!, Sweeney Todd; and The Secret Garden, and Betrayal, 84 Charing Cross Road, and The Mystery of Irma Vep for SCP. Others include Into the Woods, Chess, and The King and I . Tom is the current president of SCP and works for the NYSDOH. To Colin and Gwen: You are my inspiration to be on stage tonight.
Stephanie G. Insogna (Sister/Voice of Ghost of Christmas Future) Stephanie most recently appeared at SCP as Bernice in Stage Door, as Natalia (A Marriage Proposal), and as Mary Brenham (Our Country’s Good), served as assistant director for The Allergist’s Wife, and has been featured in several roles at SLOC including Lillie St. Regis in Annie. Stephanie has a B.S. in theater and a minor in dance from SUNY Brockport. She would like to dedicate her performance to her father Anthony.
Sev Moro (Bob Cratchit/Morris/Businessman 2) Sev is happy to be making his SCP debut in A Christmas Carol. He holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theater from Syracuse University and has performed in, directed, or designed productions for Syracuse Stage, Florida Studio Theater, Vermont Stage, Busch Gardens, SLOC, Family Players, Center Stage productions, Not-So-Common Players, and various local school districts. He dedicates this performance to his “angel,” Nana.
John Noble (Scrooge) John Noble is making his debut at SCP. He has had many roles in area theater having appeared at Capital Repertory, Cohoes Music Hall, Theater Barn, MacHaydn, and Curtain Call Theater. His favorite roles include the title role in Da, Norman in On Golden Pond and Moon Face Martin in Anything Goes. Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., John has performed in several shows directed by former Amsterdam High principal and drama teacher, Bert DeRose.
Richard Michael Roe (Marley’s Voice/Mr. Fezziwig/Businessman 1) Richard has directed several of SCP’s productions including last season’s The Triangle Factory Fire Project, The Laramie Project, and Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Richard is also an accomplished actor having been seen at the Playhouse in La Bête and Hay Fever and most recently as Pozzo in last season’s Waiting for Godot. Off stage, he is the Magnet Resource Teacher at Yates AIE Magnet School.
Evan Russell (Peter/Younger Scrooge/Dick) Evan is pleased to be returning to SCP, having previously appeared in last season’s production of Stage Door. He was recently seen in SLOC’s Thoroughly Modern Millie and in The Music Man as Marcellus at the Proctors New GE Theater. He has also been performing with Schenectady’s BRTC for the past six years. Evan would like to thank his family for their constant support.
Jonathan Savoy (Fred/Young Scrooge/Undertaker) Jon is pleased to be performing with SCP tonight for the first time. His past credits include performances in The Music Man, Bye Bye Birdie, The Melody Lingers On, A Grand Night for Singing, and The Boyfriend. He would like to thank “Belle,” family, friends, and SCP for this special opportunity.
Suzanne Talarico (Mrs. Cratchit/Mrs. Dilbert) Sue is pleased to return to out stage after a nine-year absence, and is excited to be reunited with so many good friends. Her past favorite roles include Catherine (The Heiress), Annelle (Steel Magnolias), Nancy (Angel Street), and Darlene (The Diviners). She has also been featured in over twenty shows at SLOC. “As always, my love and thanks to my husband Greg for his continued support. For my Dad and Colin: ‘No one leaves for good...’”
Will Whisenhunt (Boy Caroler/TinyTim) SCP is happy to welcome Will to his first stage appearance ever. His other interests include baseball, crew, trumpet and singing in the school chorus. He and his family are trying to become ADK 46ers, and have done 11 of the mountains so far. Will wishes to thank Lloyd, cast and crew for the opportunity and for being so supportive. He also wishes to thank his family, especially his sisters. “I love you!”
Lloyd Waiwaiole (Adapter/Director/Puppet Creator) Lloyd is returning to SCP having appeared in LaBete and serving as co-director of Tintypes. He is a founding member of both Capital Rep and Park Playhouse. Hailing from Hawaii, Lloyd teaches in the theatre department at Union College and considers himself an avid DisneyTheme Park fan.
Valerie A. Lord (Musical Director) Val has contributed her musical talents here at the Playhouse before serving as musical director for The Last Five Years, The Cradle Will Rock and as pianist for Tintypes. She has also worked extensively at SLOC as musical director for Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Full Monty, and Songs for a New World, and also served in the same capacity for A Man of No Importance for Homemade Theater. Val’s outside interests include gardening, world travel, and archaeology, and she has choreographed routines for two Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades and worked on a South African penguin research team.
Duncan Morrison (Producer/Set Construction) Duncan has directed several show before for SCP including Tintypes and Spokesong. He appeared on stage most recently in Waiting for Godot last season and also was part of the design teams for A Christmas Story and Stage Door. Before that, he appeared in SCP’s production of Lonely Planet; other major appearances include Lend Me a Tenor and the title role in Cyrano. He is currently on the Board of Directors for SCP and has designed many sets including those for La Bete, On the Verge, Dancing at Lughnasa and Tartuffe. In the area, Duncan has acted and designed “everywhere...or seemingly.”
Melissa M. Brown (Assistant Director) Melissa has directed Waiting for Godot, Lonely Planet, Private Eyes and La Bête for the Playhouse and an all-male version of The Women for ACT. Select onstage Playhouse credits include The Runner Stumbles, Dancing at Lughnasa, Tartuffe, Cyrano, and Hay Fever. She has also appeared at ACT in Little Foxes, and Prelude to a Kiss, and The Devil’s Disciple and Lovers at Theater Voices. Former president of the Playhouse, Melissa also co-chairs the casting committee. A graduate of Nazareth College, Melissa is Program Coordinator for the NYS Partnership for Long-Term Care at the Department of Health.
Patsy Culbert (Dialect Coach) Patsy is Artist in Residence in the Department of Theater and Dance at Union College and Director of the Intern Company and acting company member of the Saratoga Shakespeare Company having appeared in As Y’all Like It, The Comedy of Errors, The Taming of the Shrew and Romeo & Juliet; she directed the children in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the Second Company performances in 2005. Ms. Culbert has worked with Capital Repertory Company, Huntington Theater Company, Seattle Repertory Theater, Nucleo Eclettico Theater, Boston Children’s Theater and Lyric Stage. She is also a recording artist for Time Warner Audio Books.
Producer.....................................Duncan Morrison
Choreographer................................Tess Post
Set Design...................................Charles Steckler
Set Construction.............................Duncan Morison
Lighting Designer............................Carter Sullivan-Irwin
Sound Design.................................Gene Post
Costumes.....................................Joseph Fava
Properties...................................Ann Sylvester
Puppets......................................Lloyd Waiwaiole
Dialect Coach................................Patsy Culbert
Fiddler......................................Robert Taylor
Alexandra Allwine (Martha/Fan/Rose) This is Alex’s first production with SCP. A junior at Schenectady High School, Alex has been in numerous school productions and a other community theater productions over the years and is thrilled to be a part of A Christmas Carol. Away from the theater, she enjoys singing, dancing, reading, and would like to thank everyone involved in making this a great experience.
Byron Cortez (Brother B/Voice of Ghost of Christmas Present/Old Joe) Originally from Ecuador, this is Byron’s first appearance with SCP, but he has appeared on the FMCC stage in Blood Wedding, A Flea in Her Ear, and The Skin of Our Teeth. He has recently received his associates degree in theater arts and plans to attend Union next fall and then New York Academy of Film and Acting. He currently works at Ellis Hospital and enjoys seeing theater, concerts, and playing his piano and guitar.
Claudia DeMartino (Belle/Ivy/Mrs.Plummer) Claudia is delighted to be performing with SCP. She recently won a TANYS award for Esther in Meet Me in St. Louis. Other roles include Bonnie Boylan (Annie), Charlotte (Oliver) at SLOC, and Belle (Beauty and the Beast). Claudia thanks her family, friends, her mother, and a certain “Young Ebenezer” for their love and support.
Eliza Jane Figueroa (Belinda/Voice of the Ghost of Christmas Past/Turkey Lass) Eliza Jane is excited to be making her debut with SCP. She has most recently been seen in Meet Me in St. Louis (Tootie) at SLCA, Annie (July) at SLOC, and Really Rosie (Alligator) at Debut’s Theater Company. Eliza studies voice with Lisa Franklin and dance at Orlando’s School of Dance. Many thanks to Lloyd and the crew for this opportunity, to Daddy and Eric for all of their support; and to teachers and friends at Draper Middle school!
Jane Figueroa (Mrs. Fezziwig/Char Woman) Jane is another new addition to SCP. She has most recently been seen in Meet Me in St. Louis (Katie) at SLCA where she, once again, shared the stage with her daughter, Eliza! This is Jane’s second stage appearance since doing summer stock at the Weston Playhouse in the ‘80s! Thank you to Lloyd, the production staff, fellow cast members, Rick and Eric for holding down the fort, my wonderful extended family and friends for their encouragement and support, and Eliza for continually amazing and inspiring me with her talent! Happy holidays everyone!
Tom Heckert (Brother A/Town Crier/Topper/Businessman 3/ Mr. Plummer) Tom is back on stage again after staying behind the scenes for almost ten years. His performance credits include Roger Hopewell in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940(for SCP) and elsewhere Ernie(Rumors), Jack (Into the Woods) , and Harry(Company). His directing credits include many SLOC shows including Bat Boy, Zombie Prom, Ruthless!, Sweeney Todd; and The Secret Garden, and Betrayal, 84 Charing Cross Road, and The Mystery of Irma Vep for SCP. Others include Into the Woods, Chess, and The King and I . Tom is the current president of SCP and works for the NYSDOH. To Colin and Gwen: You are my inspiration to be on stage tonight.
Stephanie G. Insogna (Sister/Voice of Ghost of Christmas Future) Stephanie most recently appeared at SCP as Bernice in Stage Door, as Natalia (A Marriage Proposal), and as Mary Brenham (Our Country’s Good), served as assistant director for The Allergist’s Wife, and has been featured in several roles at SLOC including Lillie St. Regis in Annie. Stephanie has a B.S. in theater and a minor in dance from SUNY Brockport. She would like to dedicate her performance to her father Anthony.
Sev Moro (Bob Cratchit/Morris/Businessman 2) Sev is happy to be making his SCP debut in A Christmas Carol. He holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theater from Syracuse University and has performed in, directed, or designed productions for Syracuse Stage, Florida Studio Theater, Vermont Stage, Busch Gardens, SLOC, Family Players, Center Stage productions, Not-So-Common Players, and various local school districts. He dedicates this performance to his “angel,” Nana.
John Noble (Scrooge) John Noble is making his debut at SCP. He has had many roles in area theater having appeared at Capital Repertory, Cohoes Music Hall, Theater Barn, MacHaydn, and Curtain Call Theater. His favorite roles include the title role in Da, Norman in On Golden Pond and Moon Face Martin in Anything Goes. Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., John has performed in several shows directed by former Amsterdam High principal and drama teacher, Bert DeRose.
Richard Michael Roe (Marley’s Voice/Mr. Fezziwig/Businessman 1) Richard has directed several of SCP’s productions including last season’s The Triangle Factory Fire Project, The Laramie Project, and Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Richard is also an accomplished actor having been seen at the Playhouse in La Bête and Hay Fever and most recently as Pozzo in last season’s Waiting for Godot. Off stage, he is the Magnet Resource Teacher at Yates AIE Magnet School.
Evan Russell (Peter/Younger Scrooge/Dick) Evan is pleased to be returning to SCP, having previously appeared in last season’s production of Stage Door. He was recently seen in SLOC’s Thoroughly Modern Millie and in The Music Man as Marcellus at the Proctors New GE Theater. He has also been performing with Schenectady’s BRTC for the past six years. Evan would like to thank his family for their constant support.
Jonathan Savoy (Fred/Young Scrooge/Undertaker) Jon is pleased to be performing with SCP tonight for the first time. His past credits include performances in The Music Man, Bye Bye Birdie, The Melody Lingers On, A Grand Night for Singing, and The Boyfriend. He would like to thank “Belle,” family, friends, and SCP for this special opportunity.
Suzanne Talarico (Mrs. Cratchit/Mrs. Dilbert) Sue is pleased to return to out stage after a nine-year absence, and is excited to be reunited with so many good friends. Her past favorite roles include Catherine (The Heiress), Annelle (Steel Magnolias), Nancy (Angel Street), and Darlene (The Diviners). She has also been featured in over twenty shows at SLOC. “As always, my love and thanks to my husband Greg for his continued support. For my Dad and Colin: ‘No one leaves for good...’”
Will Whisenhunt (Boy Caroler/TinyTim) SCP is happy to welcome Will to his first stage appearance ever. His other interests include baseball, crew, trumpet and singing in the school chorus. He and his family are trying to become ADK 46ers, and have done 11 of the mountains so far. Will wishes to thank Lloyd, cast and crew for the opportunity and for being so supportive. He also wishes to thank his family, especially his sisters. “I love you!”
Lloyd Waiwaiole (Adapter/Director/Puppet Creator) Lloyd is returning to SCP having appeared in LaBete and serving as co-director of Tintypes. He is a founding member of both Capital Rep and Park Playhouse. Hailing from Hawaii, Lloyd teaches in the theatre department at Union College and considers himself an avid DisneyTheme Park fan.
Valerie A. Lord (Musical Director) Val has contributed her musical talents here at the Playhouse before serving as musical director for The Last Five Years, The Cradle Will Rock and as pianist for Tintypes. She has also worked extensively at SLOC as musical director for Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Full Monty, and Songs for a New World, and also served in the same capacity for A Man of No Importance for Homemade Theater. Val’s outside interests include gardening, world travel, and archaeology, and she has choreographed routines for two Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades and worked on a South African penguin research team.
Duncan Morrison (Producer/Set Construction) Duncan has directed several show before for SCP including Tintypes and Spokesong. He appeared on stage most recently in Waiting for Godot last season and also was part of the design teams for A Christmas Story and Stage Door. Before that, he appeared in SCP’s production of Lonely Planet; other major appearances include Lend Me a Tenor and the title role in Cyrano. He is currently on the Board of Directors for SCP and has designed many sets including those for La Bete, On the Verge, Dancing at Lughnasa and Tartuffe. In the area, Duncan has acted and designed “everywhere...or seemingly.”
Melissa M. Brown (Assistant Director) Melissa has directed Waiting for Godot, Lonely Planet, Private Eyes and La Bête for the Playhouse and an all-male version of The Women for ACT. Select onstage Playhouse credits include The Runner Stumbles, Dancing at Lughnasa, Tartuffe, Cyrano, and Hay Fever. She has also appeared at ACT in Little Foxes, and Prelude to a Kiss, and The Devil’s Disciple and Lovers at Theater Voices. Former president of the Playhouse, Melissa also co-chairs the casting committee. A graduate of Nazareth College, Melissa is Program Coordinator for the NYS Partnership for Long-Term Care at the Department of Health.
Patsy Culbert (Dialect Coach) Patsy is Artist in Residence in the Department of Theater and Dance at Union College and Director of the Intern Company and acting company member of the Saratoga Shakespeare Company having appeared in As Y’all Like It, The Comedy of Errors, The Taming of the Shrew and Romeo & Juliet; she directed the children in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the Second Company performances in 2005. Ms. Culbert has worked with Capital Repertory Company, Huntington Theater Company, Seattle Repertory Theater, Nucleo Eclettico Theater, Boston Children’s Theater and Lyric Stage. She is also a recording artist for Time Warner Audio Books.
Friday, November 7, 2008
A Christmas Carol costumed and directed by Union College's Waiwaiole
From the Union College website
Lloyd Waiwaiole, costumer in the Department of Theater and Dance, is director and costumer for the Schenectady Civic Players’ production of “A Christmas Carol.” It will be performed Dec. 5–6 and 10–13 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 7 and 14 at 2:30 p.m. at 12 South Church Street, Schenectady.
Lloyd Waiwaiole, costumer in the Department of Theater and Dance, is director and costumer for the Schenectady Civic Players’ production of “A Christmas Carol.” It will be performed Dec. 5–6 and 10–13 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 7 and 14 at 2:30 p.m. at 12 South Church Street, Schenectady.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Read the reviews of Moonlight and Magnolias
Daily Gazette, Civic Players offer a perceptive, funny must-see, Monday, October 20, 2008, By Paul Lamar
Daily Gazette, Q&A: Cross passionate about acting and stars, Sunday, October 19, 2008, By Bill Buell
Time Union , Schenectady Civic Players presents 'Moonlight and Magnolias' 'Moonlight' takes audiences behind the scenes of 'Gone With the Wind', By MICHAEL ECK, Special to the Times Union, First published in print: Thursday, October 16, 2008
Ann Parillo, Schenectady Today, Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Daily Gazette, Q&A: Cross passionate about acting and stars, Sunday, October 19, 2008, By Bill Buell
Time Union , Schenectady Civic Players presents 'Moonlight and Magnolias' 'Moonlight' takes audiences behind the scenes of 'Gone With the Wind', By MICHAEL ECK, Special to the Times Union, First published in print: Thursday, October 16, 2008
Ann Parillo, Schenectady Today, Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Shown are Ann Parillo, host and Joe Fava on the Schenectady Today Wednesday Edition – which aired October 15, 2008Joe Fava (Director) from Sch'dy Civic Players on the upcoming production of Moonlight and Magnolias. Production dates are Oct 17-19 and 22-26. Don't miss this slapstick comedy based on a true story about the making of Gone With The Wind. Website: www.CivicPlayers.org·
Ann's Special Note: I attended Moonlight and Magnolias on Sunday and found the play to be outstanding. Topic, set, acting, directing and blocking were exceptional. This is a must see production! Ann
Monday, October 6, 2008
Moonlight and Magnolias
Opening October 17th to 19th and running the 22nd to 26th, the Schenectady Civic Players start their 81st season with the hilarious Hollywood comedy Moonlight and Magnolias, by Ron Hutchinson. It's the story of the last minute rewrite of Gone With the Wind's screenplay. Set in 1939, producer David O. Selznick has called in crack writer, Ben Hecht for help, but he hasn't read the book! Stong-willed director Victor Fleming is called in from the set of "Wizard of Oz". Selznick and Fleming act out the play while the writer gets it all down.
The historic Civic Playhouse is set in the Stockade District at 12 S. Church Street. Evening shows start at 8 PM, Sunday afternoon matinees at 2:30 PM. Call the box office at (518) 382-2081 or visit www.civicplayers.org for tickets.
The historic Civic Playhouse is set in the Stockade District at 12 S. Church Street. Evening shows start at 8 PM, Sunday afternoon matinees at 2:30 PM. Call the box office at (518) 382-2081 or visit www.civicplayers.org for tickets.
Joseph Fava
Joseph Fava (Director/Costumes) A former SCP president, Joseph has directed many shows for the Playhouse, including To Kill a Mockingbird, Cyrano, School for Scandal, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Time of Your Life, Present Laughter, Private Lives, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Royal family, Our Town, and Stage Door. His on-stage credits here include The Fantastiks and Private Eyes. Joseph has also been very active with SLOC having served as president and director of Company, Funny Girl, A Little Night Music, Carnival, 1776, Oliver, The Music Man, and Shenendoah; he will be directing Assassins for SLOC in March. He has directed many other shows in the area including One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, I Love My Wife, Godspell, and The Robber Bridegroom. Joseph is a senior sales associate with Realty USA and has served on the board and as president of the Stockade Association.
Denice Cross
Denice Cross (Miss Poppenghul) Denice earned a B.S. in Theater from Northwestern University. After college, she moved to the Albany area where she has appeared in many shows with groups including SCP, ACT, Columbia Civic Players, Riverview Productions, and many others. Besides writing six historical romances published by Fawcett, she also wrote two plays that were produced by Columbia Civic Players. She met her husband, Rich, during The Good Doctor at ACT. Her son, Colum, continuing the Cross theatrical dynasty, has already had a leading role in a production of A Christmas Story. Her daughter, Alisande Pipkin, just earned her MA in History from the University of Connecticut. On the weekends, Denice can be found mingling with the stars at the Schenectady Museum where she presents the planetarium shows.
Robert L. Hegeman
Robert L. Hegeman (Ben Hecht) Robert’s previous appearances at the SCP Playhouse include School for Scandal, The Foreigner, The Nerd, Betrayal, To Kill a Mockingbird, London Suite, Our Country’s Good, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He has designed and built sets for SCP as well for our productions of Mister Roberts and Death Takes a Holiday and has appeared many times with SLOC in productions such as You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Annie, and, most recently, Anything Goes. Robert is in real life a computer science administrator locally for a computer science firm.
David Orr
David Robert Orr (Victor Fleming) This marks David’s fourth production with SCP in over thirty years, having previously been in The Time of Your Life, School for Scandal, and I’ll Be Back Before Midnight. More recently he has appeared in Looking for Normal (Curtain Call), and I Hate Hamlet, All My Sons, The Glass Menagerie, Rumors, and Laughter on the 23rd Floor, all with Homemade Theater. David has studied with the HB Studios in NYC and is a captain with the Schenectady fire Department. He is grateful to Bo, Dane, and Mollie for their continued support.
Alexander M. Stern
Alexander M. Stern (David O. Selznick) Alexander has been acting since the age of twelve when he appeared in a Buffalo Theatre of Youth production of A Christmas Carol. He has since appeared in The Sandcastle, Witness for the Prosecution, Waiting for Godot, Othello , and It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show, and has directed productions of Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape and Kafka’s The Metamorphosis. Alexander is also a member of the Mop and Bucket Company Improv Troupe. Moonlight and Magnolias is his third appearance with SCP having previously appeared in Our Country’s Good and The Triangle Factory Fire Project. Alexander lives in Altamont with his long-suffering wife and brilliant, talented and adorable daughter.
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