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2021 Summer Season
How to use this VIRTUAL
program book!
Here’s how it works:
This program book can be viewed on your computer, tablet, or
smartphone, and it has all of the information you need about this
summer at BVT!
It’s also interactive! That means that there are all sorts of things to
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If you see an advertisement or a logo like this one-
Go ahead and give it a click! It’ll take you right to that business’s
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local businesses, more BVT content, and all kinds of good stuff.
And new things will be added all season long as new shows come
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Message from the Artistic Director, Karin Bowersock Places, please. At start time of a theatrical performance, the stage manager gives the places call. “Places, please for the top of the show.” It lets actors and run crew know, it's showtime! It's been a bit of a while since we heard the places call at BVT. I don't need to tell you why. And I can't possibly capture in words how it felt to spend a year without you, with only that tentative—and much less satisfying—virtual connection (Ugh, if I never see another zoom room.....). What I can tell you is how good it feels to be back creating theater in this community. And to thank you. It has been your support--our audience (to whom this season is dedicated), our neighbors, our corporate sponsors, our donors, the village and town of Naples, the New York State Council on the Arts, Humanities NY, the Federal CARES Act, the Small Business Administration, Canandaigua National Bank/Paycheck Protection Program, The RiMoRa Foundation, The Max and Marian Farash
Message from the Artistic Director, Karin Bowersock Foundation, The Sands Family Foundation, and so many others that has enabled us to survive and to thrive. With the help of a brilliant team of designers, our stage carpenters, company of artists and technicians, board of directors, volunteers, and staff, we have re-imagined BVT, created this beautiful outdoor space, and spent hours and days and months crafting a safe way to bring you the quality of theater you've come to expect from BVT. Without this outstanding team, we would be standing in an empty parking lot, hoping that next year will be better. The past year (or so) has taught us all valuable lessons about how coming together-- be it to fight a global pandemic, to confront tough issues like social justice for all, or to build a theater in the parking lot-- gives us the strength to accomplish more than we could do as individuals. Our success is achieved through the efforts of the many working as one toward a common goal. We've sub-titled this season “Seven Americans.” We hope you will see in the stories of just seven people, what theater at its best illuminates for us: that if we look to what we have in common, what unites us, we can see past the differences that seem to separate us. We all have struggled through the
Message from the Artistic Director, Karin Bowersock airport security line, have wrangled our family into the car for a road trip, have come to grips with saying goodbye to a loved one, have dreamed of hitting the big time, have wrestled with self doubt, and have discovered that joy and life lessons often come from unexpected places. In these stories, we see ourselves, and in seeing ourselves, we are less alone. May we each take that forward as we explore what will follow this extraordinary time we've just lived through. Thank you for coming. We are so very glad to see you. The proper theatrical etiquette is for actors and run crew to respond to the the places call with “Thank you, places.” This lets the stage management team know that you heard the call and are ready to begin. Thank you, places. We're ready.
Season Dedication
The Bristol Valley Theater Board of
Directors proudly dedicates the 2021
Season to…
.
Yes, you! The patrons, sponsors, donors, and every
other kind of supporter who has been there with
BVT when things have been great, and stuck right by us
when it seemed that live theater would have to halt.
You were there with us when the Sherwood family
founded the Bristol Valley Playhouse and put on its first
production in the original theater on Seman Road (or “Up
on the hill” as many say) back in 1964. You were there
in 1991 when the Trinity Church on Main Street
was purchased and renovated into the beautiful
theater on Main Street in Naples, and again in 1992
when we presented our first season there.
Season Dedication You’ve seen hundreds of plays and musicals, played in golf tournaments and reverse raffles, bid on raffle baskets and local art, and helped to choose which plays we stage. You’ve laughed and cried along with thousands of actors, witnessed the skills of thousands of technicians. You’ve welcomed our artists into your homes, sent your kids to acting classes and theater summer camps, advertised in our program books, sponsored events and concerts and entire seasons. You’ve truly always embraced Bristol Valley Theater as a part of your community. And then, when the world turned upside down and everything stopped, YOU didn’t. You donated to BVT. You bought tickets to virtual events. You sent messages of support and confidence and hope. You celebrated with us when our return to live theater was announced and rallied around us. There will never be enough words to write to express our endless gratitude to you, our supporters, for loving us as we have loved you for all of these years. But we will do our best to show you. Thank you. We truly wouldn’t be here today without you. Enjoy the show. This one’s for you.
Bristol Valley Theater would like
to give our endless thanks to
our friends at
Bill Cram Chevrolet gave a most generous donation of a
truck for our technical and carpentry staff! Our beautiful new
stage would not have been possible without this gift.
Thank you to everyone at Bill Cram Chevrolet!
Bill Cram Chevrolet
1913 Routes 5 and 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Sales: (315) 670-4498 Service: (315) 220-3554
BillCramChevrolet.com
Just the Ticket
By Peter Quilter
June 9-25
You’ve probably never met anyone like Susan, an
eccentric and charmingly dotty 60-something, who’s
decided to celebrate her birthday by repeating a
journey to Australia she made with a group of
girlfriends when she was 20. This time, she’s traveling
alone – carrying the same hopes and dreams, but with
40 years of extra baggage! Pam Feicht stars.
Watch the trailer here!
Sponsored bypresents
By Peter Quilter
Directed by Karin Bowersock
Weekly Co- Sponsors
With additional support from The Max and Marian Farash Foundation,
The Sands Family Foundation, The Rimora Foundation andJust the Ticket
By Peter Quilter
Directed by Karin Bowersock
Scenic Design by Christopher and Justin Swader
Costume Design by Liz Porter Woods
Lighting Design by Mary Ellen Stebbins
Sound Design by Rich Miller
Choreographed by Meaghan Finlay
Stage Manager Emma Hegemann
Scenic Assistant Jason Dixon
Electrics Assistant Jonathan Langberg
Costume Assistant Zech Saenz
Lightboard Operator Emma Hegemann
Spotlight Operator Jonathan Langberg
Soundboard Operator Jason Dixon
Technical Director Dana White, Jr.
Carpentry Team Will Hodges, Sara Quinn,
Rachel Van Namen
Chris Plopper, Linda
Starkweather
House Manager Mary Peaty
Box Office Staff Kyle Rook, KTPT, Lukas
Perry
Just the Ticket is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. Just
the Ticket premiered at the Grove Park Theatre in Sydney, Australia in 2011.Cast
Pam Feicht
Setting
A three week trip from America to
Australia, including airports,
beaches, and bars
Present day
The show runs approximately 1 hour and 45
minutes
There will NOT be an intermission
Photographing, videotaping, or other video or audio recording of
this production is strictly prohibited.
To insure the uninterrupted enjoyment of those around you,
please turn all cell phones to “airplane mode,” turn off all
beepers and watch alarms, and refrain from text messaging
during the performance.Bristol Valley Theater and the cast and creative team
of Just the Ticket wish to thank:
Ben Heibach, Jim Ditmars, Pierre Meldrum, Angela
Einwachter, Kirk Einwachter, Chris Abraham, Rich Miller
and the Wayland/Cohocton Central School Drama and
Music Departments, Rick Martin and Martin Electric, Frank
Mueller, Mayor Brian Schenk and the Village of Naples,
Chris Plopper, Linda Starkweather, Caruso’s Cafe, Naples
Volunteer Fire Department, Rose Hogan, Christina
Watanabe, Mary Ellen Stebbins, Pat Elwell, Joyce Doran,
The Witherow Family, Rick Constantino, Mike Joseph, Bill
Cram Chevrolet, Wilcox Lumber Do It Best, The
Middletown Tavern, Joan Luther, Peter Salamendra and
Geneva Glass, Alexandra Anthony and The Department of
Theater and Dance at the Nazareth College Arts Center,
Jim Ritter, Lisa Fredrickson and Flint Creek Soap, Camille
and Carl Stafford, Patrick McCabe, Hollerhorn Distilling,
Main Street Wine and Liquor, Karen Wood and Lake
Country Woodworkers, Danny Hoskins and Blackfriars
Theatre, Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson.
American Sign Language Interpreting services were
provided by Interpretek of Rochester through the
generous support of The Theater Development Fund’s TAP
Plus Program in partnership with the New York State
Council on the Arts.
ASL Interpreted Performances are:
Florida Girls- Sunday, June 13th at 2:00pm
Just the Ticket- Sunday, June 20th at 2:00pm
Neat- Sunday, August 29th at 2:00pm2021 Summer Season
Florida Girls
By Nancy Hasty
June 10-26
Claryville, Florida, 1965. Things just might get ugly
as sisters Christine and Dee Dee compete against each
other in the Miss Claryville beauty contest. One
actress plays 15 characters and three generations of
the unforgettable Van Helms family, thrown into
hilarious upheaval as pageant day draws near.
Jennifer Arfsten stars.
Watch the trailer here!
Sponsored bypresents
By Nancy Hasty
Directed by Kyle Wilson
Weekly Co- Sponsors
With additional support from The Max and Marian Farash Foundation,
The Sands Family Foundation, The Rimora Foundation andFlorida Girls
By Nancy Hasty
Directed by Kyle Wilson
Scenic Design by Christopher and Justin Swader
Costume Design by Liz Porter Woods
Lighting Design by Mary Ellen Stebbins
Sound Design by Rich Miller
Stage Manager Meaghan Finlay
Scenic Assistant Jason Dixon
Electrics Assistant Jonathan Langberg
Costume Assistant Zech Saenz
Lightboard Operator Meaghan Finlay
Spotlight Operator Jonathan Langberg
Soundboard Operator Jason Dixon
Technical Director Dana White, Jr.
Carpentry Team Will Hodges, Sara Quinn,
Rachel Van Namen
Chris Plopper, Linda
Starkweather
House Manager Mary Peaty
Box Office Staff Kyle Rook, KTPT, Lukas
Perry
Florida Girls is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing.
Florida Girls opened on June 21, 1990 at the Theater Arielle in New York City,
presented by Eric Krebs.Cast
Jennifer Arfsten
Setting
Claryville, a small town in the
Florida Panhandle.
The mid-1960’s
The show runs approximately 1 hour and 20
minutes
There will NOT be an intermission
Photographing, videotaping, or other video or audio recording of
this production is strictly prohibited.
To insure the uninterrupted enjoyment of those around you,
please turn all cell phones to “airplane mode,” turn off all
beepers and watch alarms, and refrain from text messaging
during the performance.Bristol Valley Theater and the cast and creative team of
Florida Girls wish to thank:
Ben Heibach, Jim Ditmars, Pierre Meldrum, Angela
Einwachter, Kirk Einwachter, Chris Abraham, Rich Miller
and the Wayland/Cohocton Central School Drama and
Music Departments, Rick Martin and Martin Electric, Frank
Mueller, Mayor Brian Schenk and the Village of Naples,
Chris Plopper, Linda Starkweather, Caruso’s Cafe, Naples
Volunteer Fire Department, Rose Hogan, Christina
Watanabe, Mary Ellen Stebbins, Pat Elwell, Joyce Doran,
The Witherow Family, Rick Constantino, Mike Joseph, Bill
Cram Chevrolet, Wilcox Lumber Do It Best, The Middletown
Tavern, Joan Luther, Peter Salamendra and Geneva Glass,
Alexandra Anthony and The Department of Theater and
Dance at the Nazareth College Arts Center, Jim Ritter, Lisa
Fredrickson and Flint Creek Soap, Camille and Carl
Stafford, Patrick McCabe, Hollerhorn Distilling, Main Street
Wine and Liquor, Karen Wood and Lake Country
Woodworkers, Danny Hoskins and Blackfriars Theatre,
Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson.
American Sign Language Interpreting services were
provided by Interpretek of Rochester through the
generous support of The Theater Development Fund’s TAP
Plus Program in partnership with the New York State
Council on the Arts.
ASL Interpreted Performances are:
Florida Girls- Sunday, June 13th at 2:00pm
Just the Ticket- Sunday, June 20th at 2:00pm
Neat- Sunday, August 29th at 2:00pm2021 Summer Season
Mala
By Melinda Lopez
July 14-30
Mala is a first generation daughter on the universal
journey to care for and say goodbye to a mother who
is reaching the end of life. With humor and hope,
Mala balances her mother’s care, her own family and
career, and her search for closure. An irreverent and
life-affirming exploration of how we live, cope and
survive in the moment and what it means to put our
loved ones first, right to the very end. Mary Mendez
Rizzo stars.
Sponsored byDead Air
By Karin Bowersock
July 15-31
It’s five minutes to airtime at Station WCUP Radio,
and Sid (Brian Ziemann) and Tom (Zak West) have
accidentally destroyed the recording of Make Mine A
Mystery, the station’s most popular mystery show.
The only way to save the day? By spinning their own
tale of mystery and murder, live on the air! In this
high energy world premiere mystery/comedy —
written by BVT Artistic Director, Karin Bowersock —
you may figure out whodunnit before they do!
Sponsored byNeat
By Charlayne Woodard
August 18-
September 3
A lovingly crafted memory play about a young Black
woman’s coming of age in Albany, and the profound
influence of a most unlikely family member, her brain
damaged Aunt Neat. What begins as a nostalgic
personal remembrance blossoms into a magical and
inspiring evening of pure joy, compelling insight and
hopefulness. Judie Annozine stars.
Sponsored by2021 Summer Season
‘S Wonderful:
An Evening with
George Gershwin
Written and Performed by
Michael Radi
August 19-September 4
A BVT favorite steps into the shoes of iconic American
composer George Gershwin for a wolrd premiere
evening of song and reflection over his lifetime of
work. Michael Radi takes his place at the piano to
bring George’s music and passion to life, including
beloved hits like Summertime, Rhapsody in Blue,
Embraceable You, and Fascinatin’ Rhythm.
Sponsored byBristol Valley Theater would like
to give our endless thanks to
our friends at
Not only did Wilcox Lumber Do It Center very generously
donate wood that helped us build our new outdoor stage!
But that’s not all. When BVT had no way to offload a
shipment of scaffolding, Wilcox used their forklift to offload
and their truck to deliver it to the theater! Our heroes!
Wilcox Lumber Do It Best Center
212 South Main Street, Naples, NY 14512
(585) 374-2580
Wilcox.Doitbest.comSafety Protocols We're Performing Outside! To help maintain fresh clean air for all, we’re performing “al fresco” as they say, on a stage constructed in the BVT parking lot. The theater lobby will be open to visit the box office or restrooms. We will not be offering concessions sales this summer except for bottled water. To observe social distancing, we‘re limiting the number of patrons for each performance to 50. (If guidance from the state in the coming months allows us to increase that number, there may be more seats available.) Seats will be placed 6 feet apart.
Safety Protocols Safe Ticketing We’re excited to announce that we will now be able to offer walk-up, day-of ticket sales! The box office will be open one hour prior to showtime so that you can purchase tickets the same day of the performance, pending availability. When you purchase your ticket you’ll be asked for a phone number for contact tracing. Masking Vaccinated patrons can remove their facial coverings once they are in their assigned seats. We ask that you wear a facial covering when you leave your seat. Unvaccinated patrons will be expected to keep their masks on at all times. We’ll ask you not to attend if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID 19, have tested positive, or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive. Any ticket holder who can’t attend due to illness or exposure will be provided with a virtual link to enjoy the show safely from home. More questions? Check out our FAQ page!
Board of Directors
& Housing Team
Board of Directors
Joan Luther, President
Michelle Alvaro, Vice
President
Katherene Meisch Secretary
Chris Plopper, Treasurer
Richard Booth, Sr., Director
Patrick Elwell, Director
Sandi Elwell, Director Board President Joan Luther
Rose Hogan, Director
John Meisch, Director
Susan Plopper, Director
Sean Sullivan, Director
Angela Vahue, Director
2021 BVT Housing Team
Our Mission Statement
Sara and Jason Almekinder
Suzanne Cowley Friends of Bristol Valley
Playhouse Foundation, Inc.,
Jim and Lynn Ditmars is a not-for-profit corporation
Boo and John Herman with the three-fold mission of
producing life-affirming theatre
Rose Hogan for a diverse rural and regional
Kendyl Litwiller audience, presenting a variety
of performing arts, and
Joan Luther providing scholarship training
Mark Poppleton and David Dial to young actors based on need
and merit.
Will and Julie Sherwood
Sean and Maura Sullivan
and familyOctober
Ca$h Ba$h
2021!
Daily cash drawings for the entire month of October
Drawn off the NYS Lottery Daily Numbers Evening
Drawing
Multiple Chances to win if your number comes up
more than once in the month!
ONLY 1,000 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD!
Just $20 per ticket
Winners will be contacted by phone and prizes mailed
to the winner.
Call 585-374-9032 or purchase at the box office!Who’s Who Jennifer Arfsten (Actor, Florida Girls) is delighted to be back with BVT after portraying Anne Boleyn in The King's Legacy. Other favorite credits: Bebe in A Chorus Line, Rosalind in As You Like It, and performing with Disney Cruise Line. BFA Musical Theatre, Point Park University. Love to her better half, family, and Baez. IG: @jenniferarfsten Judith Annozine (Actor, Neat) is honored, thrilled, relieved, awed, excited, grateful, trepidatious, determined, vaccinated, ready, and so happy to be returning to Bristol Valley Theater with this beautiful play. Her newly acquired Zoom skills have been on display with performances and readings with Alleyway Theatre, Bristol Valley Theater, Shakespeare Saturdays, and weekly library time with her Stevenson Elementary students. Shelley Barish (Scenic Designer, Neat and ‘S Wonderful) is excited to return to BVT. Past productions include: Godspell, Becky’s New Car, Barefoot in The Park, Boom, & Next Fall. Shelley has collaborated with theatres including, Lyric Stage, Greater Boston Stage Company, WAM, Central Square Theatre, Theatre Fairfield, Northeastern University. She holds an M.F.A from Michigan State University & is an Associate Professor UMASS Lowell. www.shelleybarish.com
Who’s
Who’s Who
Who
Karin Bowersock (Executive Artistic Director;
Director, Just the Ticket; Director/Playwright, Dead Air)
is humbled by the overwhelming support throughout this
year from the BVT community. This is her 18th season
at BVT. She is grateful to all of the artists who have
joined with her to make stuff happen, to Jim for being the
best quarantine date, and to Devon Adams for the title.
Jason Dixon (Scenic Assistant) is a 6th level half-orc
Oath of Devotion paladin who specializes in protection
fighting. He has the ability to channel his divinity to
censure fiends and undead and he is proficient in
insight, history, and arcana. When he’s not building sets
and props at BVT he can be found in the lands of
Xhorhas polishing his plate armor and seeking out treats
for his familiar Annie. Learn more at Jasondixon.me
Annie Dixon (Producer Pup) is an 8th level Wild
Magic sorcerer dog. She can use metamagic to twist
spells to suit her needs and she is proficient in
deception, persuasion, and acrobatics. When she’s not
supervising the scene shop and outdoor stage space at
BVT she can be found making demands of her ally
Jason who has sworn a most holy oath to protect and
dote upon her.Who’s Who Pam Feicht (Susan, Just the Ticket) Thrilled and terrified describe Pam as she returns to the BVT stage. Thrilled to be back “home" where she had more fun than she deserved in shows like Lend Me a Tenor and Red Herring. And terrified to be on stage all alone but, like Susan, willing to be on the edge. Love to Peter. Meaghan Finlay (Stage Manager; Florida Girls, Dead Air, ‘S Wonderful) is thrilled to finally return to in-person theater and BVT! Before the pandemic, Meaghan spent 5 months traveling the country as Tour Manager for Magic Tree House Live and since then kept busy producing virtual content with @TheBalconyArts and pursuing her Master’s in Arts Management and Executive Leadership. Nancy Hasty (Playwright- Florida Girls) is an actress, writer, and award winning artist. Nancy Hasty's plays have been produced in New York, internationally, regionally, and on tour. Her work consists of plays including The Director and The Flight of Jackie Cochran. Nancy has starred off-Broadway in her own plays. Nancy was the first place winner for the Jerry Kaufman Playwriting Award in New York for her play, Lawnchairs. She was also a top finalist at the Eugene O'Neill Playwrights Festival, first place winner in the James Dickey Poetry Competition and “Artist of the Year” in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Nancy's work has been published by Smith & Krauss and Broadway Play Publishing. Nancyhasty.com
Who’s Who Emma Hegemann (Stage Manager; Just the Ticket, Mala, Neat) is from Fulton, Missouri and is one of the 2 stage managers for this summer season. This is her second year stage managing for BVT. Previous productions include Trevor the Musical at Writer’s Theatre in Chicago, IL. She hopes everyone enjoys the show! Will Hodges (Carpentry Team) is a first timer here at BVT. He is from Camden County, Georgia and is a senior at Columbus State Univerisity, where he studies technical theatre and design. He is very excited to be joining BVT for this summer season as a carpenter! Hope you all enjoy the show! Jonathan Langberg (Lighting Assistant) is a senior at Penn State University studying Theatre Design and Technology. He is the Director of Production for the Movin’ On 2022 Music Festival, and the Vice President of the PSU USITT chapter. More information can be found at www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanlangberg
Who’s Who Melinda Lopez (Playwright- Mala) has a secret evil plan: to create complex, Latina women and put them center stage. She is the artist -in-residence at the Huntington Theatre, and was part of the Mellon Foundation's national playwright residency program from 2013-2019. She is actively providing humanitarian aid for the people of Cuba. She lives in Boston with her husband, daughter, giant yellow dog, and other critters, and occasionally sleeps on the ground in the American southwest. She has run two marathons and plays a little ukulele. Ms. Lopez teaches graduate playwriting at Boston University and is professor of the practice at Northeastern University. She was the first recipient of the Charlotte Woolard award, given by the Kennedy Center to a “promising new voice in American theatre.” Melindalopez.com Katelyn Machnica (Associate Artistic Director; Director, ‘S Wonderful) is thrilled, humbled and excited to be bringing live theater back to Naples and grateful for all the support that helped get us here! This is Katelyn’s fourth year as Associate Artistic Director and thirteenth summer with the BVT family as an actor, educator, combat choreographer, and administrator. Thanks to BVT supporters, artists, and patrons for making this season possible, Camille and Carl for their unending support and eagerness to use their landscaping tools, and Patrick for a lifetime’s worth of love, grace, and partnership.
Who’s Who Tim McMath (Scenic Designer- Mala and Dead Air) is excited for his 10th summer working at BVT--which means he and BVT are celebrating their tin anniversary together! (tin foil hats optional). Favorite BVT designs: Murder for Two, Drowsy Chaperone, ...Starcatcher, Cabaret, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Les Miserables. Broadway associate designer: Diana, Fun Home, The Humans, Once On This Island, and others. timmcmath.com Instagram: @tdmcma Mary Mendez Rizzo (Actor- Mala) theatrical roles include Conchita in Anna in the Tropics (Blackfriars Theatre 2018) and Camila in In the Heights (GEVA Theater 2017). A member of Rochester Latino Theater Company, Mary has done several national and local commercials. However her favorite roles are mom (to Juliana and Joshua) and wife (to Salvatore). Rich Miller (Sound Designer) is absolutely excited to be returning to the BVT family for his 21st season! What an amazing journey it has been, and how blessed he is to keep returning. Special thanks to his wonderful wife Joan, Anakin, his parents, and Karin for all their support.
Who’s Who Samantha Miller (Costume Design- Mala and Dead Air) The adventures of Sammi continue! She currently lives in Louisiana. When she isn’t filling her belly with crawfish and drive-thru daiquiris, she designs stuff. Past BVT productions include; The King’s Legacy,Spiders Web, Crimes of the Heart, Who is Theo?, Les Miserable,To Kill A Mockingbird, Go Back for Murder, Red, White, and Tuna, Boeing Boeing, Man of LaMancha, and BVT’s first Zoom play Bad Dates. Mary Peaty ( House Manager) Returning again for another fantastic season! Mary has been working at our theater for nearly 20 years, has made lots of new friends over the years and hopes to make new ones this year. She is perhaps best known for her chicken wing dip. Peter Quilter (Playwright- Just the Ticket) Peter Quilter's plays have been presented in major theatres in over 40 countries around the world and translated into 30 languages. He has had a hit show on Broadway and 3 successful plays in London's West End. Peter has twice been nominated for the Olivier Award (Best New Play and Best New Comedy) and his Broadway debut was nominated for 3 Tony Awards. His first movie "Judy" starring Renée Zellweger was awarded the Golden Globe, the BAFTA and the Oscar (Academy Award) for Best Actress. Peterquilter.net
Who’s Who Sara Quinn (Carpentry Team) is a set artist and designer from Massachusetts. She recently graduated from Hofstra University with a BFA in theatre arts production. Michael Radi (Playwright/George Gershwin, ‘S Wonderful) is thrilled to be returning to BVT as a writer and performer! He would like to thank for BVT and Naples again for their love and support of 2019’s premiere of The King’s Legacy. Special thanks to Karin, Katelyn, the crew, and his wonderful family! www.MichaelRadi.com Kate Rose Reynolds (Director- Mala) is a 5th level half-elf beast master ranger who specializes in two- weapon fighting. Her favored enemies are aberrations and she is proficient in animal handling, perception, and stealth. When she's not directing shows at BVT she can be found in the lands of Exandria with her familiar, a telepathic weasel named Charlemagne. www.katerosereynolds.com Zech Saenz (Costume Assistant) My name is Zech Saenz and I’m from Jeffersonville, IN. I’m working on my MFA in Theatre from Michigan State University. I have won several awards from the region 3 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, but most recently I won the National Design Excellence award for Costuming in 2021. I am thrilled to be at BVT this summer!
Who’s Who Greg Solomon (Lighting Design, Neat and ‘S Wonderful) At BVT: So Happy Together, Chapatti. Broadway: Associate LD for Plaza Suite, The Lightning Thief, Gary, Torch Song, Once On This Island, and upcoming tour of Oklahoma! Recent-ish (pre- pandemic): Lighting Designer for Back (Teatro SEA), America is Hard to See (Edinburgh Fringe), The Wake, Brick City (Premiere Stages), Training: SUNY Purchase. www.GregSolomonLighting.com Mary Ellen Stebbins (Festival Lighting Design, Lighting Designer- Just the Ticket and Florida Girls) is excited for her seventh summer at BVT (The Kings Legacy, Fully Committed, Little Shop, Silent Sky, Murder Ballad, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Godspell, Oh Coward). 2020 Bessie nominee, 2019 OA Tobin finalist, 2011 Barbizon Lighting Award. MFA: Boston University. She currently teaches at Carnegie Mellon University. www.maryellenstebbinsdesign.com Sean Sullivan (Costume Design- Dead Air and Mala) is excited to be part of BVT's Summer 2021 season. Sean has designed costumes for shows at Bristol Valley for nearly twelve years and loves coming back to this artistic home, past shows include Little Shop of Horrors, So Happy, Let's Misbehave, Dash of Rosemary.
Who’s Who Christopher and Justin Swader (Festival Scenic Design; Scenic Designers, Just the Ticket and Florida Girls) BVT: The King’s Legacy, Fully Committed, Silent Sky. Previous designs with: Two River Theatre, Everyman Theatre, Miami New Drama, Dorset Theatre Festival, New Victory Theatre, Classical Theatre of Harlem, Lincoln Center Education, York Theatre, INTAR, SpeakEasy Stage Company, Kitchen Theatre Company, Penguin Rep, Luna Stage, IBEX Puppetry, Trusty Sidekick, A$AP Rocky, Sotheby’s, Big Apple Circus, National Geographic. www.cjswaderdesign.com Rachel Van Namen (Carpentry Team) is a mechanical engineering graduate from Mississippi State University working towards a career in technical direction. Her experience in STEM helps her to better understand & appreciate the arts. She loves being able to combine these two fields every day. Christina Watanabe (Lighting Design- Mala and Dead Air) is an award-winning designer and educator for theatre, dance, music, and events. With BVT: Murder for Two, Montgomery, Elijah, Rent, Les Miserables. Her designs have been seen in many venues in NYC and internationally. MFA: NYU Tisch. Member USA 829. www.StarryEyedLighting.com.
Who’s Who Zach West (Tom- Dead Air) Past credits include, Bristol Valley: Ellard (THE FOREIGNER), Gabe (SWAMPSQUATCH), Baker (THE DROWSY CHAPERONE), AUTUMN LEAVES. Orpheus Theatre: Buddy (Elf). Playhouse on Park: Danny (FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY), Cha (THE 3 LITTLE PIGS); Nazareth College: Melchior (SPRING AWAKENING), Frank (MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG), Dick (DAMES AT SEA); OFC: Robert (THE DROWSY CHAPERONE); Catskill TW: Leaf Coneybear (SPELLING BEE). When he isn't on stage, Zak teaches ELA at Delaware Academy. Much love to my rocks, B+DKHM'13! Dana White Jr. (Technical Director) serves on faculty at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He earned his MFA from Florida State University. Dana is passionate about the art, community, and humanity as it relates to storytelling. Previous credits include: Cortland Repertory Theatre (Technical Director), Palm Beach Shakespeare, Sunrise Theater, Quisisana Resort, Texas Shakespeare Festival. Kyle Wilson (Director- Florida Girls) Kyle is delighted to be leaving his apartment and venturing back to Naples. Previous BVT credits include directing last year’s Bad Dates and appearing in Sherlock Holmes... Jersey Lily (Oscar Wilde) and Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour). Graduate of CMU Drama and co-host of the podcast Insert Movie Here: The Musical.
Who’s Who Esther Winter (Director- Neat) has directed for JCC CenterStage, Blackfriars Theatre, and the Rochester Fringe Festival. She has appeared onstage in numerous productions locally, regionally and internationally. Esther is currently a member of the Artistic Council at Geva Theatre Center, one of their artist educators, and served as creative producer of their Recognition Radio series. Charlayne Woodard (Playwright- Neat) Charlaine "Charlayne" Woodard is an American playwright and actress, a two-time Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee. She made her debut in the original production of the musical Ain't Misbehavin', for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical in 1978. She has played supporting roles in a number of films, include One Good Cop (1991), The Crucible (1996), Unbreakable (2000), and Glass (2019). Her second solo play, Neat, was developed at Seattle Rep, and subsequently produced at Manhattan Theatre Club, where it received the Irving and Blanche Laurie Theatre Vision Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination; Seattle Rep and the Mark Taper Forum (both directed by Dan Sullivan), where the play received a Backstage West Garland Award. Charlaynewoodard.com
Who’s Who
Elizabeth Porter Woods (Costume Design- Just
the Ticket and Florida Girls) is happy to be returning
(virtually) for her 11th season with BVT. Past design
credits include The Roommate, Chapatti, Art, Avenue Q
and Becky's New Car. She looks forward to seeing her
BVT family and the Naples community again in the future.
Brian Ziemann (Sid, Dead Air) is so grateful to return
to BVT this summer!! Previous BVT credits include So
Happy Together, Little Shop of Horrors (Mushnik), Peter
and the Starcatcher (Ted), Les Miserables and A Funny
Thing...Forum. Thank you to Karin, Katelyn and the
whole BVT family for making this all possible!
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www.lcww.comLand Acknowledgement We want to acknowledge that we gather at Bristol Valley Theater on the traditional, unceded land of the Onöndowa’ga’ (Seneca) and Haudenosaunee Peoples past and present, and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations. This calls us to commit to continuing to learn how to be better stewards of the land we inhabit as well. With a proud and rich history, the Seneca were the largest of six Native American nations which comprised the Iroquois Confederacy. The historical Seneca occupied territory throughout the Finger Lakes area in Central New York, and in the Genesee Valley in Western New York. The Seneca were renowned for their sophisticated skills at diplomacy and oratory and their willingness to unite with the other original five nations to form the Iroquois Confederacy of Nations. The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, made up of the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas was intended as a way to unite the nations and create a peaceful means of decision making. Through the confederacy, each of the nations of the Haudenosaunee are united by a common goal to live in harmony. Often described as the oldest, participatory democracy on Earth, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy’s constitution is believed to be a model for the American Constitution. What makes it stand out as unique to other systems around the world is its blending of law and values. For the Haudenosaunee, law, society and nature are equal partners and each plays an important role.
Land Acknowledgement Bristol Valley Theater acknowledges that BVT and the original Bristol Valley Playhouse was founded upon exclusions and erasures of many Indigenous peoples, including those on whose land this institution is located. This acknowledgement demonstrates a commitment to beginning the process of working to dismantle the ongoing legacies of settler colonialism. Acknowledgment by itself is a small gesture. It becomes meaningful when coupled with authentic relationships and informed action. But this beginning can be an opening to greater public consciousness of Native sovereignty and cultural rights, a step toward equitable relationship and reconciliation.
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The following donors gave in 2020 when we were
forced to close our doors. Our endless thanks to those
who helped us to ride out the shutdown so that we
could come out ready to produce plays again on the
other side!
Barbara J. Adams Kathleen Cook
Kathleen Affleck Spencer & Liz Cook
Joan Albany Arlene Cooper
In Honor of John & Kay Meisch Ken & Leah Corey
Deborah Allison Baird & Marcia Couch
Brian & Michelle Alvaro Suzanne L. Cowley
Kevin & Marcy Austin Dee Crofton
Keith & Marlene Baker James and Sharron Crosby
Harold Bauer & Gayle Mosher Brian Daily in Honor of
Jeanne Beecher Joan Luther
Eleni Beja Barbara Davis
Barbara Bell Richard & Marjorie
Robert Bell DeMallie
Christine Biernacki Glen Dumas
Richard L. Booth Joe & Kathy Eagan
Richard Booth, Jr. Bill Eggers & Deborah
Darlene Bradley McLean
Anonymous Anne K. Ellis
Nancy & Joe Briggs Jim & Mickey Ely
Joseph & Margaret Carlson Elizabeth Engel
Shirley Carney John & Barbara Englert
James & Betty Carter Clarence Fink
Jerry & Joanne Caschette Anne Fischer
G. Thomas and Barbara Clark Karen & John Fouracre
Mark Cohn Judith FullertonThank you to our Donors! Beth Gajewski Carolyn & Gerald Killigrew John Garvey In Memory of Nancy Peter & Marilyn Giles Konieczny Craig & Mary Kay Golisano Virginia Konz Wendy Gould Elizabeth Kratts Margaret Greene Gerry & Julie Kurtz James & Judith Griffin Trish & Paul Lambiase in Terry & Dorothy Gronwall Memory of Don Hoeffel George & Mary Hamlin Carol Lent Joan & Marshall Handfield Marnie Lersch Ms. Carol K. Hardy Jackie Leysath Laura Harkness Robin Lostetter Leon & Viola Harris In Memory of Phyllis Roseanne Hazard Bowersock Brud & Molly Hedges Judith Lynn Peg Heissenberger Bo & Patrice Lysell Marilyn Herke Anonymous Eleonore & John Herman Katelyn Machnica Bob & Marianne Hesselberth Steve & Ann Martin Sally & Bud Higginbotham The Garage Sale Girls Cheryl Hilton-Vadner Chris McCormack Rose Hogan Dick & Sandra McGavern Ed & Melissa Hopkins Betty Mae McMahon Ellen Howe Milko Jean McMillan Meg Huff John & Kay Meisch Ross Hurst Anita Meissner Alise O. Irwin Kathie J. Meredith & David Gail & Howie Jehan A. Crowe Jane Jenkins Katherine Metcalf in Helen & Robert Jennette Memory of Don Hoeffel Judy Kaminski Marian Metsinger MJ Karpenko Jerri & Jim Meys Susanne G. Kennedy
Thank you to our Donors! Patricia Middlebrook In Honor Nancy M. Reed of John & Kay Meisch Scott & Ann Reisinger Carolyn J. Miller Diane M. Reynolds Jim & Nancy Miller Rosie & Rojo Reynolds Scott & Susan Miller Dan & Connie Rhoads Joan York & Rich Miller Rimora Foundation Mary Monroe Smith Barbara & Fred Risser Peter & Karen Mount Karin Bowersock Don & Roxann Muller Dan & Karen Robinson Laurie Myer Terry Rockwell Ronald Hilfiker & Sarah Neal John Roll & JoAnn Flynt Denise Nelson Karen Ross Barbara J. Nolan Charles C. Sachs David & Carol Noonen Drs. Carl & O.J. Sahler Marilyn A. O'Brien Jeanne M. Schenk Rachael O'Connor Kammie Sue Schutz William & Linda Oette David Schwaner & Sue Amy Ogden Miller Jennifer Miller Paci Cindy Scoda Richard Patchen Joanne M. Selvaggio Mary Alice Peck Ken Shafer Michael A. Perreca Diana Shannon Mary-Ellen Perry Julie Shelton-Grimshaw Curtis Phillips & Beth Cash Will & Julie Sherwood Shelley & Dan Pletcher Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Siewert Amy Plopper Carolyn L. Smith Ben Plopper Carl & Camille Stafford Kathy & Okke Postma Barbara Stahl Susan Pritchard Dawn & Matthew Stever Steve & Chris Radi Jane Stock Alona H. Redden The Sullivan Family James Reed Ellen D. Baker
Thank you to our Donors! Frank & Rose Swiskey Suzi Takahashi Scott & Allison Tallent James Terwilliger & Ellen Coyne The Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation Dr. Eberhard Thieme James & Tonia Thirtle Paula & BernieThoma Elizabeth Tuxill Molly Tweddell Jane & Bob Van Alstyne Sharon O. Van Meenen Kathie Van Voorhis Mark & Susan Walker Blanche Warner Nancy Warren-Oliver Laurie Waterman Lori & Mark Watson Kathryn A. Wegman Delores Welkley Donald & Christine Wertman Fred Schulte & Kathy Wheat Alfred & Delores Wild Terry & Linda Wilkins Shanna & David Williams Chad Wollett
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Donors!
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The following donors gave in 2021 when we were
preparing to return to live theater. Our endless thanks
to those who helped us to keep the lights on and build
our beautiful new outdoor stage!
Kathleen Affleck Phyllis & Robert Goodwin
Joan Albany Wendy Gould
Brian & Michelle Alvaro Ken & Anne Gravenstede
Sandy Azzi Diane Hampton
Diane & Lance Bassage Joan & Marshall Handfield
Jeanne Beecher Laura Harkness
Eleni Beja Glenda Henderson
Diane Bergvall Marilyn Herke
Deborah Bogan Gail Herman
Richard L. Booth Eleonore & John Herman
Richard Booth, Jr. Susan Herzberg
Joan & Richard Boy Cheryl Hilton-Vadner
Melva & David Brady Rose Hogan
Nancy & Joe Briggs Meg Huff
Mr. & Mrs. Willard Champlin Judy & Mike Hurley
Lou Cinelli Emily Jamberdino
Paul Conlon Gail & Howie Jehan
Pamela Cooper-Vince Jane Jenkins
Janet Corcoran Judy Kaminski
Dee Crofton MJ Karpenko
Tony & Holly Deusenbery Bruce & Anne Kennedy
James & Patricia Dillon In Honor of John & Kay
Deidre Dutcher & Dan Howard Meisch
Elizabeth Engel Valerie & Kurt Knoblauch
Suzanne Ford Virginia Konz
Jack & Sharon Fredericks/In Elizabeth Kratts
Memory of Ronna Hudson Al & Jean Kraus
Peter Gerbic Gerry & Julie KurtzThank you to our Donors! Trish & Paul Lambiase in Amy Plopper Memory of Don Hoeffel Ben Plopper Robin Lostetter Chris & Sue Plopper In Memory of Phyllis Bowersock Steve & Chris Radi Susan Luther Koon Tony & Laura Rakoczy Katelyn Machnica Alona H. Redden Joan E. Magnusen & Mary P. James Reed Schleiermacher Rosie & Rojo Reynolds Judith Manser Judith Rickey & Samuel Anonymous Edwards Steve & Ann Martin Rimora Foundation Lynn & Tim Masley Barbara & Fred Risser Noreen Mastro & Arlene Jill Ritter Sherman Susan Rockwell, MD John & Kay Meisch Roots Café Carolyn J. Miller Karen Ross Jim & Nancy Miller Drs. Carl & O.J. Sahler Scott & Susan Miller John Sick Joan York & Rich Miller Tammra Schiller Mary Monroe Smith Bob's Alignment, Inc. Peter & Karen Mount Cindy Scoda Don & Roxann Muller Joanne M. Selvaggio Patricia Newton in Memory of Ken Shafer Edward Newton Susan H. Shapiro Estelle O'Connell Will & Julie Sherwood William & Linda Oette John Sick & Lynn Reid Amy Ogden Perkins Jennifer Miller Paci Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Siewert Richard Patchen Carolyn L. Smith Linda & David Pease Kenneth & Lisa Marie Mabelle & Robert Pizzutiello Snyder
Thank you to our Donors! Suzanne M. Spencer Carl & Camille Stafford Barbara Stahl Shannon Straub James Terwilliger & Ellen Coyne The Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation James & Tonia Thirtle Marlene Thone Jane & Bob Van Alstyne Blanche Warner M. J. Watson Delores Welkley Donald & Christine Wertman Fred Schulte & Kathy Wheat Alfred & Delores Wild
Thank you for supporting
live theater at BVT!
Bristol Valley Theater’s ongoing programs and
continued growth is made possible through the
generous support of local donors and
businesses!
There are numerous ways in which you can
contribute to BVT.
The Genesius Guild
The newest arm of BVT supporters is The Genesius Guild. Named
for Genesius of Rome, the patron saint of actors, BVT's Genesius
Guild is comprised of modern day "patron saints" who are dedicated
to the vision that professional theater can and will continue to thrive
in our community for years to come. For Information about
membership in the Guild, call 585-374-9032.
Our Annual Fund
Keeping the lights bright and the exciting artists returning each
year. These vital funds make possible everything from scenic
construction to actor transportation.
Individual Donations
Gifts from supporters like you help us keep the lights on and every
little bit helps!
Corporate Sponsorship
Business leaders can not only support the arts, but increase their
market visibility by partnering with BVT. There has never been a
better time to showcase your business to an engaged audience with
a taste for the finer things in life.
For more information about these and other ways to show your
support, contact Associate Artistic Director, Katelyn Machnica at
(585) 374-9032 or kcantu@bvtnaples.org. Your contribution can
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