A Mugford Street Players and Marblehead Little Theatre Production
Directed by John Fogle Produced by Greg Mancusi-Ungaro
Lewis and Clark were famous comedians during the vaudeville era. Off-stage, though, they couldn’t stand each other, and haven’t spoken in over twenty years. Ben, Willy Clark’s nephew, is the producer of a variety show that wants to feature a reunion of the classic duo. How will Ben convince the crotchety old comedians to put aside their differences before the big show?
May 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 at 7:30 pm May 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 at 3:00 pm
“Delicious and oddly affecting.” – The New York Times
Famous vaudeville duo LEWIS & CLARK are invited to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show to reprise their classic skit “The Doctor Will See You Now” – but they are not too happy about it – in Neil Simon’s comedy The Sunshine Boys, onstage May 13-28 at Marblehead Little Theatre. (Photos by Fogle)
We are deeply committed to the safety of our audiences and cast members. We will continue to review and update our covid protocols and policies. We are happy to discuss any accommodations needed for our patrons given timely notice. We thank you for joining us in celebrating the return of theater performances in our community.
For your protection, we ask that the audience remain masked in the auditorium. The actors will perform unmasked.
Excerpts from Edgar Lee Masters’ classic Spoon River Anthology streaming on Vimeo in three episodes.
One password give you access to all three episodes. Purchase your PASSWORD to all 3 episodes with a suggested minimum donation of $10, as we continue to bring theater workshops to our local youth community and virtual theater to our extended community.
Henry Phipps – David Scannell Ralph Rhodes – Les Tarmy Mrs. George Reese – Jennifer Hurley Nicholas Bindle – Bruce Whear Thomas Rhodes – Mark Shasha Ollie McGee – Gale Argentine Fletcher McGee – Bobby Kerrigan Doctor Meyers – Stephen Wallace Mrs. Meyers – Laura Smith Minerva Jones – Meghan Holtz Indignation Jones – Doug Cowell Dorcas Gustine – Barbara Lasovick Mrs. Kessler – Sarah Cowell Jack McGuire – Ted Merritt Town Marshall – Chris Clark Mabel Osborne – Julie Korzenik
Episode 2
With: “The Hill” John Fogle and Gale Argentine
Featuring:
Lois Spears – Stanis Ames Willard Fluke – Bobby Kerrigan Aner Clute – Meghan Holtz Mrs. Charles Bliss – Trudi Olivetti Judge Somers – Ted Merritt Rev. Lemuel Wiley – David Foye Russian Sonia – Alex Alexander Benjamin Pantier – Steve Faria Mrs. Benjamin Pantier – Sarah Cowell Reuben Pantier – Gary Ames Emily Sparks – Sharon Mason Eugenia Todd – Kaitlin Eggers Tom Merritt – Chris Clark Mrs. Merritt – Dayle Persons Elmer Karr – Mark Rolli Cassius Hueffer – Stephen Wallace
Amos Sibley – Mark Shasha Mrs. Sibley – Emily Grove Margaret Fuller Slack – Nina Groom Pauline Barrett – Anne Lucas Village Atheist – John Fogle Elsa Wertman – Nora Falk Hamilton Greene – Gary Ames Widow McFarlane – Julie Menard Lillian Stewart – Kaitlin Eggers Louise Smith – Julie Korzenik Herbert Marshall – David Scannell Fiddler Jones – David Foye Amanda Barker – Stanis Ames Nancy Knapp – Sharon Mason Lucinda Matlock – Betty Lautner Davis Matlock – Jim Wrynn Richard Bone – Steve Faria
About Spoon River Antology
Spoon River Anthology, originally published in 1915, is a collection of more than 200 poetic monologues Edgar Lee Masters spoken by the people buried in the town cemetery.
The village of Spoon River is based on the two Illinois towns where the writer grew up and all the characters are drawn from people he knew or had heard about. This town has good people and bad people, and the graveside pronouncements reveal the secrets of those thought to be good who may have actually been bad; and bad people who wish they had been better.
About Chris Clark
All of us at MLT extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Chris Clark who passed away on November 28, 2020.
Chris’s editing talent gave us this beautiful Spoon River Anthology – Episode 1 video presentation. Chris’s compassion and artistry will be sorely missed.
The artistic team of MLT’s virtual production of Spoon River Anthology has been most fortunate to include graphic designer and video editor Chris Clark. Chris patiently collected all the film clips provided by the actors, with all the predictable variety of audio and video elements, and put together an elegant and entertaining piece.
Chris had also been an actor for many years, with many different organizations, including MLT. He lived in Salem with his wife of 25 years and their two children.
Join Marblehead Little Theatre on Facebook Live as we share new episodes in Through The Big Times and Back, an open-ended serial for the stage about crime, the media, and pro-wrestling.
New York City, 1977. Ed Koch is campaigning for mayor, Annie debuts on Broadway, a widespread blackout takes the city by storm, and an aging pro-wrestling promotion struggles to maintain relevance in a rapidly changing cultural landscape. Join us for a virtual staged reading of local playwright, Zach Winston’s Prologue: Welcome to The Big Times, an open-ended serial for the stage about television, crime, the media, and professional wrestling.
Zach Winston is a Boston-based actor/producer/director, and now, playwright. He is a founding member of Vagabond Theatre Group (IRNE nominations, Best New Play- Burning the Barn, Burning Up the Dictionary; Elliott Norton nomination, Best New Play- Breaking the Shakespeare Code), and has performed with various theatre companies including Zeitgeist Stage (Eight by Tenn, A Bright New Boise, Tigers Be Still), Vagabond Theatre Group (August & Autumn, True Believers), Boston Public Works (Hard & Fast: A Love Story), and Take Your Pick Productions (Lost Girls). After spending seven years working directly with playwrights while producing new works with Vagabond Theatre Group, Zach is excited to finally set pen-to-paper again.
Emily Grove is a theatre educator, director, and actor living in Boston. Emily has taught youth theatre at the American Repertory Theatre, Greater Boston Stage Company, Company One, Arlington Children’s Theatre, and more. She is the resident theatre teaching artist at the Fayerweather Street School in Cambridge. Directing credits include: The Importance of Being Earnest, Machinal, Romeo and Juliet, and Mr. Marmalade. Acting credits include: The Smell of the Kill (Nicky), The Tempest (Miranda), and Cabaret (Fraulein Kost). Emily has served on the Board of Directors at MLT for just over two years and is a graduate of Salem State University, holding her BFA in Theatre: Performance.
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Mehan Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Produced by Bruce Whear and Bobby Kerrigan Directed by Bobby Kerrigan Music Direction by Marcia L Groome Choreography by Kelly Murphy
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!
March 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30 pm March 7, 8, 14, 15 at 2:00 pm Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School St, Marblehead MA
Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.
Young Frankenstein Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
Directed by Victoria Herman | Music direction by Georgia Bills | Choreography by Janet Sheehan
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
December 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7:00 pm December 14, 15, 21, 22 at 2:00 pm
Adults $20, Students/Children $15 Children need a ticket for a seat unless they are able to sit on an adult’s lap for the duration of the show.
At the MLT Firehouse Theater, 12 School Street, Marblehead
Since 1967, Pathways for Children has been dedicated to meeting the childcare, educational, social and emotional needs of children and their families on the North Shore of Massachusetts. We serve approximately 500 children, ages birth to 13, from 14 communities at our sites located in Gloucester, Beverly, and Salem.
The Cast of Frozen JR
Gwyneth Anderson
Olaf; Ensemble
Ella Benedetto
Medium Elsa; Ensemble
Gabby Berman
Young Elsa
Maya Berman
Young Anna
Allie Donovan
Medium Anna; Ensemble
Capri Garibotto
Cook; Ensemble
Mona Gelfgatt
Elsa; Ensemble
Piper Hall
Anna; Ensemble
Jayda Johnson
King Agnarr; Ensemble
Caroline Jones
Queen Iduna; Ensemble
Max Kaplan
Wesleton; Ensemble
Scarlet Kindle
Housekeeper; Ensemble
Nina Lees
Sven; Ensemble
Georgia Lloyd
Hans; Ensemble
Lauren de Melo
Kristoff; Ensemble
Madelyn Michaud
Pabbie; Ensemble
Leah Pashkova
Handmaiden; Ensemble
Sophie Robinson
Oaken; Ensemble
Livia Weiss
Bulba; Bishop; Ensemble
Disney’s Frozen JR. Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com