AnIola Community Theatre

Production of

Staged and Directed by

Richard Spencer

March 14, 15 & 16, 2008The Bowlus Fine Arts Center

Produced by Special Arrangement withSamuel French, Inc.

45 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10010-2751(212) 206-8990 • www.samuelfrench.com

Music and Book by

James ValcqLyrics and Book by

Fred AlleyBased on the film by

Lee David Zlotoff

Production Staff

Director ...................................................................................... Richard SpencerMusical Director ............................................................................. Jan KnewtsonSet Design ............................................................... Richard Spencer & Dee SellLighting Design ................................................................................... Jeff JordanProduction Manager .......................................................................... Mary MartinSet Construction ............................ Richard Spencer, Jeff Jordan, Jim Talkington,........................................................... Carl Hafer, Ron Smail, Ron HiggenbothamLights .......................................................................................... Jasmine WalkerSound ................................................................... Tom Wheat & Skylar StricklerRunning Crew ...................................................................................... Ron SmailCostumes ..................................................................................... Margaret RobbProperties ............................................................................................ Deb SmailPublicity ............................................................................ Mary Martin, Dee SellProgram .................................................................................................. Dee SellHouse Manager ........................................................................... Romaine TharpUshers ..................................... Kappa Alpha Chapter of Phi Tau Omega SororityCast Party ..................................................................... Richard & Jan Knewtson

Cast

Percy ............................................................................. Eileen ChaseShelby ............................................................................. Tara Gray Hannah .............................................................. Carol ChrisenberryEffy ........................................................................ Charlene LevansJoe ................................................................................ Paul Minor Caleb .................................................................. Brian Sherwood The Visitor .................................................................... Todd Francis

• Technical Director for the Bowlus Fine Arts Center - Jeff Jordan •

Orchestra

Cello .............................................................................. Greta Adams Violin ................................................................................... James BeltzAccordion .................................................................... Barbara Hafer Guitar .................................................................................... Sarah KiesSynthesizer ..................................................................... Jan Knewtson

New Faces at ICT

• The videotaping or audio recording or photographing of this production is strictly prohibited •

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank the following who helped make this production a success:Allen County Community College, Bowlus Fine Arts Center, City of Iola, IolaPharmacy, Iola Register, KIKS - KALN Radio, Midwest Cabinets, Janet Nicols, RavinPrinting

Iola Community Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support and assistance providedby the generous friends that have aided in this production. If we have missed anyone,please forgive our mistake.

There will be a ten minute intermission between acts.

Synopsis of Musical Numbers

Act I

A Ring Around The Moon ....................................... Percy, Joe, HannahSomething’s Cooking ............................................................. CompanyCoffee Cups and Gossip .............................................................. PercyOut of the Frying Pan ................................................... Percy & ShelbyHannah Had a Son ...................................................................... ShelbyWhen Hope Goes ........................................................................ ShelbyIce and Snow / Shelby’s Ad ............................ Caleb, Joe, Effy, ShelbyThe Colors of Paradise ................................................. Percy & ShelbyDigging Stone ............................................................................... CalebThis Wide Woods ............................................................... Joe & PercyForgotten Lullaby ...................................................................... HannahShoot the Moon ...................................................... Hannah & Company

Act II

Opening Act Two .............................................. Hannah, Shelby, PercyCome Alive Again .................................................. Hannah & CompanyForest for the Trees ......................................................................... JoeWild Bird ...................................................................................... ShelbySunrise .......................................................................................... PercyShine ............................................................................................. PercyWay Back Home ......................................................................... HannahFinale ..................................................................................... Company

Sophisticated RoseFLORALS & GIFTS

JAN KNEWTSON, OWNER

IOLA COMMUNITY THEATRECongratulations on your Award-Winning Season!

• CAST - May you find your role a rewarding, challenging journey,filled with wonderful memories of being a “star” on the ICT stage.

• CREW - No production can “shine” without your skill, hard workand support from backstage. Kudos to you!

• DIRECTORS - You dream dreams that become reality for theICT cast, crew, and audience. Your expertise, creativity, and abilityto teach, direct, and challenge all who participate is a skillful art.Thank you for your time and talent!

• AUDIENCE - Your support, encouragement and enthusiasmmake every ICT production worthwhile. Thank you for your never-ending applause!

Dr. Richard & Jan Knewtson

(620) 365-627819 S. Jefferson

Iola, Kansas 66749

IOLA ANIMAL CLINIC3075 N. State St.

Iola, Kansas 66749

RICHARD D. KNEWTSON D.V.M. (620) 365-7621EMAIL: rdknewtson@aceks.com FAX: (620) 365-7622

FARM BUREAUFINANCIAL SERVICES

Kim Strickler Jan Kershner5 East Madison

Iola, Kansas 66749

(620) 365-2172

201 West Street • Iola, KS 66749 • (620) 365-3115304 N. Cedar • Moran, KS 66755 • (620) 237-4621

305 N. Washington • Iola, KS 66749 • (620) 365-3115

Congratulations On A Great SeasonFrom the Staff of

Family PhysiciansGlen D. Singer, M.D. • Brian D. Wolfe, M.D.

Timothy C. Spears, D.O. • Rebecca L. Lohman, M.D.

Judy Works, ARNP • Laurel Louderbaugh, ARNP-CSara M. Clift, PA-C • Becky French, ARNP-C

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Best Wishes for a Great Season!- Glenn & Mary Coffield

South Side of the Iola Square17 E. Madison, Iola, KS 66749

(620) 365-6642 • Fax (620) 365-7828

Homeowners • Farmowners • Health-LifeCommercial • Auto • Crop InsuranceLOREN KORTE - SUSAN COOK

Cell: (620) 496-7036

Lisa SiggReal Estate

Moran: (620) 237-4631 Iola: (620) 365-6908

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Robert F. ChaseExecutive Director

To make an appointment:(620) 365-5717

Toll Free 1-866-973-2241After Hours crisis 1-888-588-6774

Serving Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Neosho, Linn & Woodson Counties“Mental Health Matters”

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Kudos for a Great Season Lineup!- Duane & Judy McGraw

Spotlight

Look who’s in the

Terry R. SparksAgent

Providing Insurance and Financial Services15 W. Madison, Iola, KS 66749

(620) 365-7311 • (800) 464-8781

Best Wishes from Kenneth & Phyllis Nelson

Best Wishes From the Staff of

IOLA PHARMACY, INC.109 E. Madison • Iola, KS 66749

Mon. thru Fri. 9:00 - 7:00 • Sat. 9:00-5:00(620) 365-3176 Toll Free: (886) 220-7540

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Best Wishes From

Kraftmaid CabinetsQuality Cabinets

Countertops

9 N. JeffersonIola, KS 66749(620) 365-7776

Ed AbbottCell: (620) 365-9018

Jeanette AbbottCell: (620) 365-9023

gabbott@team-national.com

Best Wishes From the Staff at

IOLA GREENHOUSEDavid & Amber Williams, Owners

Full Service Florist and Greenhouse704 E. Lincoln, Iola, KS 66749

(620) 365-2631www.iolagreenhouse.net

IOLA INSURANCE ASSOCIATES203 SOUTH CHESTNUT

P.O. BOX 653IOLA, KANSAS 66749

(620) 365-7601

DEBORAH A.TAICLET MICHELLE BIGELOW

301 W. Madison, Iola(620) 365-5282

For Call-In Orders

DAN OSWALT, owner of the IolaSonic Drive-In restaurant, would liketo take this opportunity to expresshis support for ICT and all whoparticipate, both on and off stage.

Our Employees & Staff would like to thank ICTfor Preserving the Gift of Live Theater for

Iola Area Audiences, Performers, & TechniciansServing the Truck & Trailer Industry World Wide for a Quarter Century

(620) 365-6977 • 30 Davis Street, Iola, KS • www.TRAMEC.com

• No Interest Financing •12 North Washington • Iola, KS • (620) 365-2781

ULRICH Furniture, Inc.On the West Side of the Iola Square for 73 Years

A Special Thank You!

The businesses and individuals displayed on the preceding pages have helped keep theexperience of live theater available in the Iola area through their investment. Please thankthem for their support when you visit their businesses.

The Iola Community Theatre Board of Directors

Judy Cochran Keith Goering Nicolle HoepkerDolores Hoff Alberta Jeffery Dan Johnson

Jan Knewtson Greg Martin Mary MartinDee Sell Kathy Spencer Richard Spencer

Jim Talkington Saundra Upshaw Phyllis Warren

This program is presented in part by the Kansas ArtsCommission, a state agency, and the National Endowmentfor the Arts, a federal agency which believes that a great nationdeserves great art.

ARTS COMMISSION

ICT Contributors

In addition to those listed for their contributions of talent and time in this production,Iola Community Theatre would like to express our appreciation of the following individualsand firms who have provided financial support for the 2007 / 2008 season:

ANGELSMickey & Emerson Lynn

BENEFACTORSDr. & Mrs. Glen Singer

PATRONSDr. & Mrs. Andrew ArmatoKendall & Shirley Ashford

Susan CookDiebolt Lumber & Supply, Inc, LaHarpe

J & J Contractors, Inc.Larry Manes & Nelda Cuppy, Moran

Mary MartinVic & Maxine Perkins

Walt & Mary Ann RegehrDee & Paula Sell

Bill & Roberta ShirleyStorrer Implement, Inc.Teambank, NA - Iola

Bob & Julie Tholen, MoranBill & Janelle Wolf

SPONSORSSpencer & Helen Ambler

Skip BeckerPaul & Betty FriskelBobbie & Ken GilpinJim & Karen Gilpin

Donna & Ray HouserSally Huskey

Dan & Linda JohnsonFern Marsh

Nancy Overacker & Marilyn MillerGary & Janice Parker, Moran

Pete & Doris PetersSusan Raines

Carl RobbLeonard Smith

Bob & Donna TalkingtonMrs. June Toland

Paul & Saundra Upshaw

DONORSJim & Mary Ann Arnott

Jean M. BarberShirley L. BlomquistBob & Jacki ChaseCarol Chrisenberry

Maynard & Jeanice Cress, HumboldtDuane’s Flowers

Jay & Virginia Dutton, ColonyPhyllis A. Hodgson

Dolores HoffIola Glass

JoLynn Borgna KistnerLouise G. LackeyWinifred Lawrence

Charlene Levans, LaHarpeTom & Joann Maxwell

Ken & Kit McGuffinLane & Janice Porter, LaHarpe

Dian Prasko, ColonyJohn & Hazel Robb, HumboldtLarry & Peggy Ross, Moran

Max V. & Bernadene SnodgrassAmy Specht, Piqua

Romaine TharpClyde & Nancy TolandVan & Ellen ThompsonLarry & Reina Wilson