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DEVll'S ADVOCATE by Dore ~ch~~y. Directed by' Jerry Silvers:' PlaysSeptember 14 to October 20, 1973. Casting: July 16 and +7, 1973.SilENT NIGHT, lONELY NIGHT h ~Robert Andersen. Directed by C.Clarke Bel:l. Pleys November f). to,D~erj1ber 15, 197:3,:,Cas~ing:, Sep-tember fJl and 18, 1973. \ (. ~HOW TAE OTI;iER HALF lOVES 9Y Alyn Ayekbour~. Plays January18 to February 23, 1974. Casting: November 12 and l3, 19J3.Directed.by Donald E. Hargis. " '

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EXEcurlVE OFfl(iRS ON BOARD OF QIRECTORS 1973-1974/

President ''",'''',,,'',''.,BiU Buhler, .Secretery ~,,"""""",Charlotte ?unter ~J • Vice_J?re~ideI'lLDassa Treasurer """",.. :.... Miehelle R9sen '

SEASON TICKET APPLICATION"-\

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Please reserve Season Tickets at the rate-of $14.00 each.Season Tickets ere goO? for six productions in one year, starting withpurchase date. , ,_Box <Dffice ~ese'rvations: 645-5154

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ACT 1 MUSICAL", NUMBERS1. OVERTURE .1

SCENE 1:- ,1. "I Wonder What the King Is D6ing Toni~ht" ..__ __ Arthur2. "The Simple Joys ow Maidenhood" !Guenev,ere3. "Ceraelot" Ar,fhurand' GuenevereSCENE II: \"Follow Me" .........•..... _ NimueSCENE III:"Camelot" (Reprise~ Arthur and GuenevereSCENE '1V: ."C'es* Mot· Lancelet'SCEN.E V:"The Lusty MOl'lth of May" Guenevere and BnsemblsSCENI,i VI:"How to Handle a Woman" .....•.........•........•..•..•.• _ ArthurSCENIt VII: .Tent Seene and the Tumbler-sSCEN'EVUI:"Jhe Jousts" : Arthur, Guenevere and EnsembleSCIENE IX:"Before I Gaze at You Agail'l'" .........•.................................. GuenevereSCENE X:Parade Entire Cast

. ACT 2 MUSICAL NUMBERSSCENE I: I

1. "Madrigal" and "If Ever I Should Leave You" ....•.............. LanceJot2. "The Seven Deadly Virtues" ..•...................................... _MordreclSCENE II: ._"What Do the Simple Folk Do" Arthur and GuenevereSCENE III:"Persuesion" " _ : Mordred and Morgal"l Le/FeySCENE V.I: . )"I Loved You Once in Silence" ..:..~......................•. ! Gueneve~eSCENE VII:"Guenevere:' EnsembleSCENE VIII:"Camelot,i'(Reprise) FINALE ULTIMO Arthur

ORCHESTRAPianist " Karen PrickleBass ..........................................•.•................................. Janiee HarrierTrumpet .................................................................•......•. Greg MillerPercusslon ...............................................•.................... Bruce WalkerOboe Bill Schuchman

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2: The Terrace - Lat.eaftermool'-l,ene rAonifh later.:3: A 'Fore,stIilear;.Camelot - The next day, late aftemepn .4: - Th~ for-est of Morga1'l Le- Fey ~ Imrr'ediately follo:",il'lg.5: "'Arm6ryof. rhe:Gas1le---:tater that night.0: Jhe-Qu'een's I3~Glchamber;:-Later l'hat night.1! Camelot - Imr;:nedra~eJwforlowing.8: the-'~.attlefield outside .Joyousg.ard <Jr-e-~.awl'l.

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July 13'14,20-21,27.28; August a-4, 10-) l, 17-Hl, 24-25,1973.

_' ~9~Reservarions Telephone 645-51§6 (24.,Houf,Serv,ke)Tickers must be picked up by 8:15 P.M. Curtaln 8:30 P.M.

""Special ac~nowledgmer'lt to THEMORG~N T""~ATREfor the loan of some of the costumes.

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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR ,~KARL THOMAS, a long time member and past presider/t of K.P. Karlhas acted and directed many of our plays. He directediPLAZAI£UITEthis year with much success. Other credits with K.P. are SHOT IN TH~DARK, ABSENCE OF A CEUO, FUNNY THING HAPPEi)lJED ON THE·WAY TO THE.PQRUM and THE DRUNKARD, a producjion for whichhe was 'eminentl-y well qualified, 'having acted in that play for morethan 15 years. He won the K.P. Ma,sque Award in a minor role in-TENTH MAN. Was seen in such roles as THE IRREGULAR VERB TOLOVE, GUYS AND DOLLS, FANTASTICKS, Tf{E ODD COUPLE, TORCH-BEARERS, ALBATROSS and ARSENIC AND OLD LACE.

-.ABOUT THE PRODUCER , , ,

MOr:-JTY ASH, actor, writer, producer.rdirecror, you name it ~ Montyis there to help, not to mention light designs and stage ,managing,he even daneed in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Attended the ROYALACADEMY OF DRAfy'\ATIC ARTS in Englanp.A native of England, hebrings a lifetime of tAe~trical experience to our stage. Directed suchproductions as CASE OF LIBEL, TORCHBEARE~S. Past Workshop Chair-man on the Board of Directors. In VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE he wonthe L.A. County Best Director Award in 1967. -

ABOUT THE MUSICAL DIRECTO:R , , ,

DORIS BROWN. Dodie has been a Director, Actress and Producer forK.P. Was Musical Director for A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THEWAY TO THE FORUM. Directed FANTASTICKS, MAN QF LA MANCHAand RASHOMON. Won the Masque Award in 1970 for Best Producerfor A CASE OF tlBEL and in\ 1971 for MAN OF LA MANCHA, BestDirector Award. As an actress she won the Best Actress Award forher role in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF. Other awards areBest Producer-for TAMiNG OF THE SHREW and A VIEW FROM THEBRIDGE. A past member of the Board of Directors.

ABOUT THE CHOREOGRAPHERS, , ,

LISE MURPHY ROTH studied Ballet and Drama at the University ofUtah. Danced with Ballet West and spent summers dancing in SanFrancisco. Danced in NUTCRACKER, COPELlA, SWAN LAKE, BRIGA-DOON., etc. Won K.J'. Masque Award for her role of The Mute inFANTASTICKS. Has also appeared in other K.P. productions such asFUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, ANNE OF1000 DAYS, IRREGULAR VERB TO LOVE, etc. Served on the Board of'Directors as Secretary.

CALIA SILVERS (Nimue) choreographed FIDDLER ON THE ROOF lastsummer for K.P., has been a member for 19 years. First started onour stage at the Barn Theatre as Gretel in HANSEL AND GRETEL, then

af the Pumphouse Theatre in DARK OF THE MOON. In A MAJORITYc}F ONE won the K.P. Masque Award for Best Actress' in a minor rolein 1'967. Other acting credits are GUYS AND DOLLS, FUNNY THINGHAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, TEAHOUSE OF THE AU-GUST MOON, and last year in the 'role of Fruma-Sarah, in FIDDLERON THE ROOF.

ABOUT THE CAST .. '.~JACK WEINTRAUB (Sir Dinadan). Last seen on the Kentwood Stage asthe student in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Jack has in two short yearshad a hand in numerous productiois not, only as an actor (ALBATROSSand OUR TOWN) - but also in all phases of Set Construction-endLighting. l:his knightly fellow has appeared loeally as the husbandin PLAY IT AGAIN SAM and is understudy for King Arthur.

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LEE HENDRICKSON (Sir Lionel). A newcomer to Kentwood. Acted inTHE CURIOUS SAVAGE, but has been mostly active in Music Circles.Plays gu'ifar and sings. He has been seen with verlous singing groups'in the Southland.

PE~~Y PAGE (Sir Sagramore). Me'mber of 'K.P. for over three years.Moved to L.A. eight years ago from L.I., New York. Initially trainedat the Bryzin Playhouse in Venice. Appeared in a score of plays toname a few: DUMBELL PEOPLE, THE ODD COUPLE, ABSENCE OF ACELLO, CACTUS FLOWER, 40 CARATS, etc. Was seen on K.P. stagein ALBATROSS, TORCHBEARERS, LOVERS AND OHER STRANGERS.

ARTHUR MONTAGUE (Merlyn) brinqs to K.P. stage a wealth of the-atrical experience, having acted,. written, produced and directedscores of pllays both in his native England and the U.S.A. Actingcredits are THE BEST MAN, L06K HOMEWARD ANGEL, and, ofcourse, not to forget his delightfuJ part as the Rabbi in FIDDLER ONTHE ROOF. r

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BRIAN BLASHAW (King Arthur). At 15 he first played the role of KingArthur in CAMELOT: He won the Best Actor Award in 1971 for DE-TECTIVE. STORY. Received his degree at loyola,and then went on toU.S.c. Sang for four years for Loyola Men's Chorus and the MountSingers of Mt. St. Mary's College. Other credits -are WEST SIDESTORY, SOUND OF MUSIC, DIE FLEDERMAUS, PLAY IT AGAIN SAM,and mos~ recently PHILADELPHIA STORY, etc. Welcome to K.P.

MINDY CORSENTINO (Guenevere). A pleasure to see Mindy on ourKP. stage again. She was last seen in our award-winning productionof MAN OF LA MANCHA. She has been in numerous other musicals,our own FANTASTICKS and in L.B. Community Center, in OKLA-HOMA, SOUTH PACIFIC, etc. An accomplished singer and dancer,toured the midwest with California Mariners. A graduate of MarinaHigh School, appeared and choreographed their production ofDOWN IN THE VALLEY, etc. Has been a member for five years.

,NORMA RALLS ttiilOY Sybil). From a "stove" in HANSEL.AND GREUt,'TO CAMELOT 'in the C00rt. Jhat's our Norma. A newCGme.r. tel ~.P.,she studied 'Theatre Arts at Eiilsf.LA. City College. Her 'iilmbltlon 1$ tohsve one diilnee with Fred As:taire.' "MARK'ipERKINS (Bliclnt~.rTnough he has had no prior ac-ting experi-ence, fhis newcom~r to Kentwood is quite knowledqeeble in theTheatre Arts!. A student 'at Harvard College, he is the author of anlDvellaRISE and SARAH K., a science fiction fiillltiilSy. He has sfa!iJ~miilnag~d OTHELLO and THE'MEASURES TAKEN.JANET WE~II3R (lady Catherine). Born and raised in 'Winnepeg, C~n-ade, she has a Ibng career in Musicals and Driilmiil.""'Has foured .wl!hOpera Companies throughout Canada and the U.S. and was seen in'Mf)..[)AME l'3yTT~ERFlY,LA TRAVIATA, ~IGOLEr~O. Her-opera work- /. sbop class was at UCLA. We welcome this versatile performer to K.'P-.

GREG TUR<:;lUANDHom of Wiilfwick). Gre'g has been studying dramaworkshops and alse-seudles trumpet. He has been very active at K.Pl.for a few years," His career started officiiilUy wirh OUR TOWN, andGUYS AND DOLlS, then went on to FIDDbER O~NTHE'ROOF, and thisyear-was seen in INHERIT THE WIt\lD. \ r

TOM FOWbER (Guillium). Tom has been seen eM K.P. stage in "f,WQ

plays since he became a member this year. Ap.peiilring in ARSENICANO OLD LAGE and- INHERH:FTHE WIND. He sfudied at UCLA andPepperdlrre. Besides being aThespiaa,' he is also a composer and iilvery good gt:Jifarist. Other, credits are WEST ~SIDESrORY, ~OW 'TOSlJCCEED IN BUSINESS,.TEAHOUSE, etc.DANNY o'SHINS' (Colgrevance). Returns to K.P. efter having a~pea red mere'in GUYS AND BOLLS a couple of years"CagG.,Was prevr-ously seen on our stage in DON'T DRINK THE WATER. Other pro-ductions .are HOW TO SU,GCEED IN BUS<INES$,HDDl:.ER ON THERodF, etc. . /RICH CAMERON (Paqe). Rich won the Masque Award this year for h[sr~xeellent perferrnance in a minor. role for the part of rhe FIDDLER in. FIDDLER ON THE RDOF. He was also seen as the Medium in RASH-OMON. A graduate in the Theatre Arts of EI Camino College, h~ ls :going to pursue the profession as a Da11cer and Performer, havinqchoreographed several shows in school, and in teen and adul~t !",ro'ductions. , .DOLLY D. GINER. Born in rhe Philippines, she has been taking danc-ing lessons since the age of four. At seven she danced an~ did pant-omime dancing. Was very active in high school and L.A. City Collegeil'l Drama and Dancing. Welcome to Kentwood, .DEENA OSHINS. Deen~ is spelled with fwo E's ... This youngsterwas a great pickpocket in GUYS AND DOLLS. Other credits areFIDDLER ON TH'E ROOF, and the Body, in ARSENIC AND OW LACE,where she doubled with doing sound up in the booth. A very adeptdancer and excellent in modeling.

> . - ~lBplle SILVERShas been wi-fh Kentwood since childhood, asher par-ents were one of the o.rigil1ators' of our group. -She was-first seen inFIDDLERON JHE ROOF. Takes aancing at "Sonia School of Dance." Isin the school-fhoir and is currently taking dra,ma lessons.

MICHEL!::E w'ERIER. (hi,s pretty 18-year-~Ii;! has studied! dal1cingfar OVer two years. Started her-career at the early age of five years.She Was recently seen in OKLAHOMA. _ '

KeNTWOOD JMASQUE AWARDS FOR 1972.1973 .. '.~.- '- I - .r

Best- Actor - Mel Oshins; Tevya, in F-IBOLERON'THE ROOF. I ,

Bes,t Actress - Ada- Lilly; Abby Brewster in ARSENIC AND OLD, LACE.Best Supportil1g/,ctor- Irving. Nord, Lazar--Wolf in FIDDLeR ON THE

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Best Supporting bctress - Sally pierce, Vente in FIDDL~R 'dN THE'ROOF. " . " _

Best Minor) Actor' - Rich CaJineror:l, FidJler- 'if, FIDDLER' ON THEROOF. '

Best Minor A!;tress - Elizabeth Ash, ,Mother in RA$HOMON.Best Director - Jerry Silvers, fiDDLER ON THE ROOF. - 'Best Producer - Harry Pierc-e, FIDDLER ON fhlE ROOF: /

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DIRECTQRIAL STAFF'

Director .... ___ Kar I Thomas

Choreographers.. Lise Murphy Roth, Calia SilversMus ica I Director Doris BrownScri pt Gi rl .. .__.__. :_1.. . Merri II Edelstei nStage Manager __. __ __.._. Monty AshAssistant Stage Manager . . . .. Pat Newkirk

PRQDUCTIQN STAFF

Producer .~__. ._ __. __.•.__.__. Monty AshSet Designer ..__. . . :. Max Heldring StormesScenic Aritst . .__.__ __Max Heldring Stormes

I Special Effects __ __ __ Charles BrilesLighting Design __ __ __.__ __ Monty AshTechnical Coordinators - Lights and SOund __•..Merrill Edelstein,

Kris A. Ohlund, Judy Pollock, Carol Folnngstad,Kathleen Schuchman

Costume Design -- -- c .....•.• Lois BadgerCostume Coordinator __ __ __ __ Madge AltmanSeamstresses __ Pat Newkirk, Rima Kutner, Norma Ralls,

Eddie Rodrigue, Members of the ChorusProperties . Ruth Lewis, Adele Berger, John AltmanSet Construction C.rew__z:••••••••••••••••••• •• Marge Altman, Chris Belyea,

Max H. Stormes, Uncle Charlie, Pat Gunter,Bill Harred, Ruth Lewis

Junior Set Construction Team John Altman, Paul Kaufman,Mark Sufrin

GENERAL PRODUCTION STAFF

Production Manager ...............................................•...... Arky MarcomBox Offiee Liaison Jan MarcomPublicity-Public Relations Bill ReedSound Coordinator -::-::- Charles Briles

. House Manager __ _ _ Pat GunterHospitality : Marian LangeLobby Portraits Arky MarcomProgram Cover Design Max Heldring Stormes