Clear Creek Community

Theatre

April 5—21, 2013 Directed by

AndreaCrossman

The Importance of Being Earnest

by Oscar Wilde

2012-2013

SEASON

KISS ME, KATE Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter Book by Samuel and Bella Spewack

September 7 - 23, 2012

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? By Edward Albee

October 19 - November 4, 2012

A Christmas Story by Philip Grecian

November 30 - December 16, 2012

Spider’s Web by Agatha Christie

January 11 - 27, 2013

Plaza Suite By Neil Simon

February 22– March 10, 2013

The Importance of Being Earnest By Oscar Wilde

April 5 - 21, 2013

First Kisses

By J.D. Hanagan May 17 - June 2, 2013

The Importance of Being Earnest

ACT 1

Algernon’s Home in London

ACT 2

The next day Jack’s Country Estate

ACT 3

Tea Time Continues Jack’s Country Estate

There will be two intermissions

during this performance.

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lane Colin Peters Algernon Moncreif Benjamin Ashton Jack Worthing Mark Stanley Gwendolyn Fairfax Jenny Klonizchii Lady Bracknell Katie Reed Miss Prism Julia Jay Dr. Chasuble Tim Raeke Cecily Cardew Micaela Cornett Merriman Willy Devlin

Cast

About the Cast

Micaela Cornett (Cecily Cardew ) is a 27 year old Project De-

signer in Webster Texas. She wastes what little free time she has on

Opera classical literature and a particularly rambunctious dog

Benjamin Ashton (Algernon Moncrief) is a Pasadena native

and this is his debut at CCCT. He was last seen at PLT in the farce

Never Too Late. He is very excited to be working with this very

talented cast and crew and looks forward to more productions here .

Willy Devlin (Merriman) has appeared at Clear Creek Communi-

ty Theatre as Dr. Bradley in The Man Who Came To Dinner,

Martini/Gower in It's a Wonderful Life, the Doctor/Old Man in

Macbeth, and Howie Newsome in Our Town. He also portrayed Colo-

nel Kinkaid in Knights of the White Magnolia and Paddy in The Hairy

Ape. He has performed at Harbour Playhouse in Southern Hospitality

and Frankenstein. He appeared in The Curious Savage at Pasadena

Little Theater. At College of the Mainland he performed in Requiem

for a Heavyweight and Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

About the Cast Julia Jay (Miss Prism) is appearing on the CCCT stage for the sec-

ond time; the first was as Dr. June Heidelburg in Murder’s Bad, but

Monday Can Kill You. She is thrilled to be back working with such a

talented cast, crew, and director. She has appeared in several local

theatres; recently she played Maria in Twelfth Night at Baytown Little

Theatre. In her “spare” time, she tutors in the Writing Center at San

Jacinto College Central; she also sings with the college’s Concert

Choir. Besides acting, singing, and writing, she has recently begun

kayaking, buying her first boat last summer. In addition, she writes

press releases for BLT and serves on the theatre’s play reading com-

mittee. She and her husband, JL, love to travel, visiting many places in

the world; their favorite trip would have to be the Greek Islands. She

thanks her family and friends for their encouragement and love.

Jenny Klonizchii (Gwendolen Fairfax) is pleased to be back at

CCCT, having just performed in Plaza Suite (Jean McCormick, Mim-

sey Hubley). Jenny is a graduate of the University of Houston's School

of Theatre and Dance with an emphasis in Acting and Directing. Fa-

vorite credits include: Grease (Rizzo), A Midsummer Night's

Dream (Helena), and Hairspray (Amber). She also performs with

Murder Mystery Texas. Jenny would like to thank Andy for giving her

this wonderful opportunity to play Gwen, one of the roles she has al-

ways dreamed of playing!

Colin Peters (Lane) is surprised to be on stage again at CCCT,

considering what happened last time. But the stage was rebuilt, and the

pink flamingos are healing fine. All is well.

About the Cast

Special Thanks to FastSigns Webster

Katie Reed (Lady Bracknell) first appeared at

CCCT sometime in the 1980s in Bus Stop since then she has ap-

peared in many of our productions including: Kiss Me Kate, It’s a

Wonderful Life, Our Town, Black Comedy, Deathtrap, Meshuggah-

Nuns, and has directed Noises Off, Hello Dolly, Ankle Deep in

Rough Water and Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean… Katie

has appeared in over 60 productions in Houston area theatres, as

well as, a few NYC Off-Off-Broadway productions. Lady Brack-

nell is, by far, her favorite role of all. "I hope the audience enjoys

watching this production even half as much as I enjoy performing

it. Oscar Wilde’s beautiful language, and Andy Crossman’s

dynamic directing have made this an experience of a life time.”

Tim Raeke, (Dr. Chasuble) is excited to be sharing the stage

with such a talented cast for this fabulous play. Tim began acting in

2002 when his daughter auditioned for a show, which coincidentally

needed men. He was cast, but unfortunately his daughter wasn’t.

Over the past ten years he has had the pleasure of performing at the

College of the Mainland’s Arena Theatre, Café 21 Theatre at Franca’s

Real Italian Restaurant, Clear Creek Community Theatre, Pasadena

Little Theatre, Art Park Players, and Obsidian Art Space. Tim loves

character roles, which allow him to stretch his acting abilities, try on

new quirky personalities, and in many cases wear interesting head-

gear. His favorite roles include Barefoot in the Park (Victor Velasco),

Black Comedy (Harold Gorringe), The Seven Keys (Woody), The Mu-

sical Comedy Murders of 1940 (Roger Hopewell), and A Bad Year

For Tomatoes (Piney). In real life, Tim has had the pleasure of hav-

ing worked with penguins in Baltimore and Galveston, synthesizing

DNA at Johns Hopkins, and portraying Dr. Robert Goddard (the Fa-

ther of American Rocketry) and Pete Conrad (the third man to walk

on the moon) at Space Center Houston. He is currently awaiting his

next interesting experience that he can then cross off his bucket list.

Andrea Crossman is happy to make her return to directing this season

with this delightful Oscar Wilde comedy which she fell in love with as a

child. Andrea began her hands-on theatre education here in 2005 when she

and her son Sean Taylor became regular volunteers and her directorial debut

came in 2009 with Arsenic and Old Lace. Her directorial credits also include

An Ideal Husband, Miracle on 34th Street, as well as Aspirin and Elephants

all at CCCT, her home theatre.

Andrea is newly wed to husband James Crossman who supports her fully in

her theatrical endeavors but is looking forward to having his wife back

soon. The two will be celebrating their first year of marriage in May. They

live with their two teenage sons in League City where Andrea works as a

mail carrier.

Andrea would like to express her gratitude for all the talented and supportive

people that have assisted her with this production including University of

Houston Associate Dean Samuel Gladden who offered insight and inspira-

tion, her mother Julie Mattheaus from whom Andrea is convinced she re-

ceived all her creative talent, Assistant Director Kay Lunn for being her as-

sistant in every aspect of this production and dear friend Aprille Meek who

has continually supported her in life both inside and outside of the theatre.

Most of all she would like to thank her husband for his understanding and

encouragement.

About the Cast

Our Director

Mark Stanley(John/Jack/Ernest Worthing) is excited to be

part of this production. You may remember Mark as Sir Robert

Chiltern in CCCT's 2010 production of Oscar Wilde's An Ideal

Husband. Or more recently, Constable Jones in Agatha Christie's

Spider's Web or Lennox in CCCT's 2011 production of Shakespeare's

Scottish play, you know the one. As always, Mark is thrilled to be

working with Andrea Crossman and the rest of this great cast. It's been

a real challenge, but one of immense fun. Mark is also Facilities Man-

ager at Pasadena Little Theatre. He would like to thank Andrea Cross-

man for giving him yet another opportunity to bring to life another of

Mr. Wilde's characters. Mark would also like to thank the small army

of seamstresses. Namely, costumer, Julie Mattheaus and his own moth-

er, you may call her Mrs. Stanley, for creating his wonderful "play

clothes" you see on stage. He hopes you enjoy this and every other

production here at CCCT.

Director Andrea Crossman

Assistant Director Kay Lunn

Lighting Design Andrea Crossman

Set Design Andrea Crossman

Backdrop Artist Julie Mattheaus

Sound Design James Crossman

Stage Manager Aprille Meek

Asst. Stage Manager Colin Peters

Costumes Cast & Crew

Light Tech Travis Tumbleson

Sound Tech Sean Taylor & Steve Sarp

Lighting Crew Andrea Crossman, Tom Meek, Colin Peters, & Sean Taylor

Set Construction Mark Stanley, Julie Mattheaus, Aprille

Meek, Sean Taylor, Katie Reed, Kay Lunn,

Julia Jay, Micaela Cornett, Jenny

Klonizchii, James Crossman

CCCT Box Office Mary Ellen Blystone

CCCT Technical Advisor John Meek

CCCT Prop Master Julie Mattheaus

CCCT Webmasters John Meek, Leanne Rambin

Banner Design Thomas Meek

Banner Printing FastSigns, Webster

Raffle Basket Jennifer Gonzales

Production Crew

Clear Creek Community Theatre is a non-profit organization, exempt under

the provisions of IRS 501(c )(3). Our continuation and growth is dependent

upon tax-deductible contribution from individuals, businesses and corpora-

tions. We welcome all donations.

Contributor Categories

Gold $10,000 and over Silver $7,000—$9.999

Bronze $4,000 -$6,999 Community $1,000 -$3,999

Family $500-$999 Devotee’s $100—$499

Sponsors $50-$99 Members $25-$49

CCCT gratefully acknowledges the

CIRCLE OF SUPPORT

Bronze Circle The Boeing Corporation

Community M.C. Henderson, Lunar Rendezvous,

City of Nassau Bay, Morris Tencer

Circle of 35

C.L.C. Chiropractic Center Dr. Suhail Al Sahil

M.C.(Carl) Henderson Monet Herrscher

Johnny Jones Joan & Cliff Winters

Family

Meek Family Marilyn Holtz

James B. Towle

Devotee’s Circle In Memory of Major AB Olsen

Mary Olsen

Julie Mattheus Bernard & Becky Sandner

Barbara Winburn Emmeline Dodd

Ruth Ford Ruth Peterson

Betsie Tremant Virginia Sandner

Thomas Cochrane Mary Jordan

Lynn Wingert Howard Ostmann

Sponsors

Margaret Wingert June & Marvin Trent

Mr.& Mrs. Jim Story William Rothchild

Paula Fischesser

Members

Alice Briggs William and Barbara Drummer

Charles Finnerty Fred Kingery

Randall’s Mr.& Mrs.M.Ellis

Dr.& Mrs F.Angel Bill & Alicia Quinn

Clear Creek Community Theatre Board of Directors

Aprille Meek - President

Angela Reader - Vice President, Publicity

George Blystone - Vice President Membership

David Blystone -Secretary

Beth Tragus -Treasurer

Ray Banks

Teddi Cochrane

Tom Cochrane

Jeff Coletta

John Meek

Bernie Sandner

Steven Sarp

Coming

Soon

Spring Tea: A Taste of England

Sunday, April 28 2:30pm

A traditional British Afternoon Tea and readings in honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s

birthday.

First Kisses

In this prize winning love story we follow the lives of Mary and John as they grow up and grow old together, from the age of 11

to seventy-two. It starts with their first kiss, when John’s hamster dies, and continues through all their joys and losses, bad dresses

and old girlfriends.

May 17 - June 2