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It’s been a very busy Fall for our theater. I am sure many of you have heard our exciting news: In 2011, Noble Fool Theatricals will become Fox Valley Rep-

ertory – the largest professional, award-winning theater in the Fox Valley area.

After several years of growth, we have expanded our vision and wanted our name to represent you and our community. From outstanding pro-ductions to the area’s largest Performing Arts Academy, Fox Valley Rep-ertory will continue to create memorable moments for you, provide significant opportunities for youth in our area to explore the power of theatre and use that power to improve their lives and prepare them to be successful, contributing members of our community. Of course all of this is only possible with you. It’s a great time to become more involved with us. You can become a subscriber. We are offering the lowest subscription price in the area to celebrate our new name and mission. You don’t want to miss out on a terrific season of shows and exclusive events for Subscribers only. Recently, we have added outstanding community members to our Board of Directors, and both our corporate sponsors and individual donors have seen significant increases. It’s thrilling to see our commu-nity make a commitment to the arts. We have a special program called the “Founding Members Circle” that will recognize individual contribu-tions of at least $250 as we begin our Fox Valley Rep journey. Each show is a chance for us to create a shared moment with you. In that moment, we hope to connect to the human experience. A commu-nity with a strong emphasis on the arts is a healthy community, one that is constantly moving forward and sharing stories that build bridges between generations. We look forward to your continued support!

John Gawlik Artistic Director Noble Fool Theatricals soon-to-be Fox Valley Repertory

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Proudly Presents

November 5th – December 26th, 2010

Adapted for the Stage by

Joe Landry

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.(www.playscripts.com)

THE VIDEOTAPING OR OTHER VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED

DirectorRachel Rockwell

Music DirectorTom Clear

Scenic DesignKevin Depinet**

Lighting DesignJesse Klug**

Sound DesignJosh Horvath**

Costume DesignBrenda Winstead

Stage ManagerJill Yetsky*

*Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association

**Denotes member of United Scenic Artists 829


CAST

Jake Laurents .....................................................................................................George Keating*Freddie Filmore ........................................................................................................Dev Kennedy*Harry “Jazzbo” Haywood ................................................................................................Tom ClearLana Sherwood ........................................................................................................... Jessie FisherSally Applewhite ................................................................................................Anna HammondsStanley Howard .......................................................................................................Stirling JoynerCharlie Howard......................................................................................................... Jack Sweeney

Green CastLeikyn BravoMegan Graal

Amelia KuhlmanAnnamarie Schutt

Madysen Simanonis

Red CastEmily Leahy

Kelsey PettroneRebecca Roy

Emily Marie TurnerMelissa Wickland

*Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association

Youth Ensembles

PRODUCTION STAFF

Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager ....................................................................Erin AmmerPerformance Assistant Stage Manager ...............................................................Laura EilersProperties Master ....................................................................................................Jesse Gaffney

NOBLE FOOL THEATR ICALS STAFF

Artistic Director ........................................................................................................... John GawlikManaging Director ...................................................................................................Colleen TovarProduction Manager ...................................................................................................Tim StadlerAssistant Production Manager ................................................................................ Laura EilersCompany Manager ....................................................................................................Morgan BallMarketing Manager .................................................................................................Audra SybertDevelopment Manager ...............................................................................................Scott PinerEducation Manager ............................................................................................ Tracy WhitesideGuest Services Manager ...........................................................................................Morgan BallHouse Managers ..............................................................................Meghan Dale, Stacey HighWardrobe Mistress ......................................................................................... Kimberly G. MorrisSound Board Operator ............................................................................................Isaac MandelMaster Electrician ..............................................................................................Charlotte RathkeUshers ..............................................................................................Katie Beeks, Nancy Edwards,

Amber Mack, Douglas A. Porter, Norene Tierney

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Director of Entertainment ..................................................................................... Cyndi NelsonReservations Manager ............................................................................................ Karen CarusoGroup Sales Manager ..............................................................................................Maggie CrossBox Office Supervisor .........................................................................................Barbara SplinterBox Office Agents ........................................................................Anne Ringrose, Julie Phillips,

Angie Rosochacki, Lauren Coglio,Debbie Kudabeck, Dee PetersikReservations Agents ................Katy Spurgeon, Jennifer O’Neil,Jeanie Lyne, Katie Cluff

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Board of DirectorsDavid Hayes, PresidentDan Hayman, SecretaryDavid White, Treasurer

Robert Grusin, Paul BottsKatherine Cornell, Kevin HewittCommunity Advisory Council

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PROFILES OF ACTING COMPANY

GEORGE KEATING (Jake Laurents)* holds a B.F.A. in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University. Recently: Enoch Snow in Carousel at Light

Opera Works and George Gould Strong in Grey Gardens at Northlight Theatre. He is the co-founder of Theatrebam Chicago and co-creator of the hit show Schoolhouse Rock Live! (off-Broadway, three national tours). The International Mystery Writers’ Festival: Death by Darkness and Colombo Takes the Rap (Angela Lansbury Award for Best Supporting Actor). National Tour: Scrooge (Tom Jenkins) starring Richard Chamberlain. Other roles: The Baron in Grand Hotel at Theatre at the Center, P.T. Barnum in Barnum at Wagon Wheel Theatre, El Medico (the Barber) in Man of La Mancha at Court, Bamatabois/Feuilly in Les Miserables and Skimbleshanks in Cats at the Marriott and a Witch in the world premiere Kabuki Lady Macbeth at Chicago Shakespeare. Core faculty at the Cherubs Program at Northwestern University where he recently directed The Handmaid’s Tale. In memory of Roy Hine and George T. Keating

DEV KENNEDY (Freddie Filmore)* is appearing at Noble Fool Theatricals for the first time. Last year he played Prince Frederick in

The Castle of Otronto, at First Folio Theatre. Recent appearances include Karel in Hana’s Suitcase (Chicago Children’s Theatre), The Odd Couple at Drury Lane Oakbrook; Panic at The International Mystery Writer’s Festival in Owensboro, Kentucky; Transference at the Mercury Theatre, Barefoot in the Park at Drury Lane Oakbrook, and Fallout with Canamac Productions. Dev has appeared over the years at The Goodman, Victory Gardens, Court, Marriott, Northlight theatres, as well as the dearly missed Body Politic, Na-tional Jewish, Drury Lane South, and Wisdom Bridge theatres. He has ap-peared Off-Broadway in Hauptmann at the Cherry Lane Theatre. Feature Film work includes: Were the World Mine, Outing Riley, Barbershop, Celtic Pride, and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. Busy with TV commercials, he can be seen selling Crestor, JD Powers, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Central


PROFILES OF ACTING COMPANY (c o n t.)

ANNA HAMMONDS (Sally Applewhite) is thrilled to be making her Noble Fool Theatricals debut! Recently, Anna was seen as Mary Jane in

Boho Ensemble’s Big River. While in Chicago, she has worked with Lincoln-shire Marriott Theatre, Theatre at the Center, JPAC, Emerald City Theatre, Quest Ensemble and Noble Fool Theatricals as an understudy for Married Alive. Outside of the Chicago area, favorite credits include My Fair Lady (Eliza), Steel Magnolias (Shelby), Run for Your Wife (Mary) and Auschwitz Lullaby (Eva Vacek) with the Renais-sance Repertory Theatre in Tennessee. She has performed two national tours of A Christmas Carol with Nebraska Theatre Caravan, and has a degree in Music Business from Anderson University. Many thanks to the people at Noble Fool Theatricals! For Mom, Dad, and Mom-mom.

STIRLING JOYNER (Stanley Howard) is 15 years old and lives in Kendall County, where he is home-schooled and simultaneously

attends Parkview Christian Academy. He was last seen on the Noble Fool stage in It’s a Wonderful Life last year as Potter and Foley artist, in A Christmas Story as Scut Farcus, and as Bruno in Fame. l though he was most recently seen on his way to this theater, his hobbies include sound mixing, Dungeons and Dragons, and drawing.

JACK SWEENEY (Charlie Howard) returns to Noble Fool Theatricals where he appeared earlier this season as Leaf Coneybear in The 25th

Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. He

Dupage Hospital. Thanks to Phyllis and Claire for making it possible!

TOM “KING” CLEAR (Harry “Jazzbo” Haywood/ Music Director) will be familiar to Noble Fool Theatricals audiences from

Musical of Musicals, the Musical! (a “goof--ball scamp” raved the St. Charles Republican) as well as Some Enchanted Evening. For Porchlight Music Theater, he was Pianist and Assistant Music Director for The Fantastiks, Macabaret, and Miracle on 34th Street. He has served as a music director for Com-edySportz Chicago, the MUNY Singers and the Goldenrod Showboat in St. Louis. He is a graduate of the music director program at Second City, and is a sometimes attorney. During the day, he teaches music to very small children at Chicago Montessori.

JESSIE FISHER (Lana Sherwood) is thrilled to be spending the holidays with Noble Fool Theatricals. Most recently, she

understudied and performed in Speed the Plow at American Theatre Company. Other credits include Cabaret and Frankenstein (The Hypocrites), It’s a Wonderful Life (American Theatre Company), Of Mice and Men (Steppen-wolf ), Graceland, The Wonderful World of Dissocia and Some Girl(s) (Profiles), These Shining Lives (Rivendell) and the one person show My Name is Rachel Corrie (Purple Bench Productions). She is a teaching artist and performer for Chicago Children’s Theatre’s Red Kite Project, which is an interactive theatre experience for children with autism. This spring, she can be seen in Grease at American Theatre Company.



has been seen onstage at Next Theatre Company, About Face Theatre Company, Theatre Building Chicago, the Sandbox Theatre Project, Chicago Kids Company, Circa ’21 and the Rocky Mountain Repertory. Many thanks to Rachel, John, Becca, Brooke and Dawn. www.Jack-Sweeney.com

CHRIS DALEY (Male Understudy) Chicago: Watership Down (Lifeline Theatre, Spring 2011), A Perfect Wedding (Circle

Theatre), My Fair Lady and Fast Forward Tour (About Face Theatre), Momentary Opera Spectacle and Last of My Species II (Redmoon Theatre), A Christmas Memory & The Thanksgiving Visitor (understudy, Provision Theatre), Sunchoke (Rodez Productions at The Raven), The Love Course (Unity Players) and Talk Radio (The State Theatre). Regional: You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, They’re Playing Our Song, Getting Sara Married, Books, Art of Murder, and Mind Over Matt (Red Barn Summer Theatre of Indiana). Training: BFA: Acting, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

GENEVIEVE H. PERRINO (Female Understudy) is super excited to be a part of this Noble Fool Theat-ricals production! After recently

graduating from Columbia College Chicago she had the pleasure of performing in Ragtime at Drury Lane Oakbrook. She could not be more thrilled to be continuing her perfor-mance credits again under the direction of Rachel Rockwell. She would like to thank Noble Fool Theatricals and Gray Talent for this opportunity as well as the support from her crazy amazing family! Merry Merry!!!

YOUTH ENSEMBLEGreen Cast:

LEIKYN BRAVO (Judy Albright) loves music, singing, acting, and dancing. She used to be a competitive ice skater and has been in many shows since she

started acting last spring. Leikyn is fun and interesting and hopes everyone will enjoy the show.

MEGAN GRAAL (Francine Kissel/Tommy) is a sixth grader making her Noble Fool Theatricals debut, although she is no stranger to the

stage. Most recently she was seen as Molly in a school production of Annie. She has also appeared as Gretl in The Sound of Music and has been involved in several productions with Magical Starlight Theater and North Central College in Naperville. Megan is active in her school choir and spends her time singing and enjoying all of her many friends.

AMELIA KUHLMAN (Mary Alice Dittmeier) is an eight year old third grader at Bell-Graham Elementary School in St. Charles. She has

performed in many Noble Fool Theatricals Youth Ensemble produc-tions and classes including roles as Rosalind Mouse and Cinderella in Cinderella, Elle in High School Musical 2, Raina the Fairy Queen in Sleeping Beauty, Chip and Belle in Beauty & the Beast, Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical, Glinda in Wicked, and Gabriella in High School Musical. When she is not performing Amelia enjoys baseball, riding her bike, swimming, dancing, and singing “Don’t Stop Believin!”



ANNAMARIE SCHUTT (Virginia Benson/Janie) started out dancing on stage at the early age of 2, something she still enjoys

today. Her leap from the dance floor to musical theater at age 8 just in-creased her love for entertaining. Highlights include the Chamber Opera Chicago (Vanessa) & (Amahl); Ashley (Lemonomics the Movie); Elgin Opera Vocal Contest (1st Place); Gracie Shinn (Music Man); Lizzie (Placing Out); & Tina Turner (Wedding Singer) to name a few. Annamarie is honored to be in this holiday classic and wishes to dedicate her perfor-mances to her late grandmother, Betty Jean Schutt.

MADYSEN SIMANONIS (Betty Henderson) is very excited to be involved with this production! She loves being

involved in theatre, where she has made many new friends. Mady has been in the musical Annie twice, playing Annie and Pepper. She was also in Wheaton Drama’s production of Oliver. Most recently, Mady was cast as Beezus in Acorn Theatre’s production of Ramona Quimby. Mady is a DuPage County 5th grader. She would like to thank her friends, family and directors who have supported and encouraged her.

YOUTH ENSEMBLERed Cast:

EMILY LEAHY (Mary Alice Dittmeier) is nine years old and excited to be in her first Noble Fool Theatricals perfor-mance. She made

her professional debut at age 4 as

Macy in Dollhouse at The Goodman Theatre. Some of her other credits include Molly in Annie at St. James Theatre, Tootie in Meet Me In St. Louis at Drury Lane Water Tower, and Kirsti in Number the Stars at Apple Tree Theatre. Emily has also been in several commercials including Bob Evans and Luna Carpet. In her spare time, she takes hip-hop, jazz, tap, and tumbling classes. She wants to thank Paonessa Talent, along with her family and friends, for all their support. A special thanks goes to her sister, Sami, for always encouraging her and being her biggest fan!

KELSEY PETTRONE (Virginia Benson/Janie) is very excited to have the opportu-nity to perform with Noble Fool Theatri-cals with such a

talented group. She attends the 7th grade at Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge. Kelsey studies voice, acting and dance and is determined to one day perform on Broadway. She is very thankful to have the support of her family and coaches who always encourage her to pursue her dreams. Her previous performances include: Godspell (soloist), A Christmas Story (Helen), Cinderella (Cinderella), The Wizard of Oz (Mayor, Munchkin), Willie Wonka (Veruca Salt), Alice in Wonder-land (Rose), Oliver (Fagan, workhouse), The Sound of Music (Brigitta), and Christmas Spectacular (soloist).

REBECCA ROY (Francine Kissel/Tommy) is a thirteen-year-old freshman at Geneva High School. Recently appearing in the American Theatre’s

Silver Project and other venues in Chicago, Rebecca is thrilled to return to her “home stage” at Pheasant Run. Her favorite show was A Christmas Story. Rebecca has also



appeared in several Noble Fool Youth Ensemble productions including last year’s staging of Wonderful Life, Cinderella, and Oliver!. She’d like to thank Mrs. Whiteside for all her support and encouragement through the past several years, the guys that used to live in the “Bat Cave” for being the best friends a girl could have - and “Bagel Bite” for being her bff!

EMILY MARIE TURNER (Betty Henderson/Pete) is excited to be in her first show at Noble Fool Theatricals. Previous credits

include Gretl Von Trapp in The Sound of Music and Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol. When not performing, she can usually

be found climbing trees or generally making a monkey out of herself. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her.

MELISSA WICKLAND (Judy Albright) is thrilled to be a part of It’s a Wonderful Life! She was recently seen in Noble Fool Theatricals’ Youth

Ensemble production of The Wizard of Oz as an Ozian Soloist, Tree and Winkie. Melissa is a 7th grader who loves singing, dancing, and musical theatre. Her favorite role was playing Jojo in Seussical. When she’s not on the stage, Melissa enjoys hanging out with friends, reading, and playing piano.

PROFILES OF PRODUCTION STAFF

Rachel Rockwell (Director) is pleased to return to Noble Fool Theatricals where her work was last seen in Married Alive and Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical. Recent directing credits include Rag-time (Jeff nomination) at Drury Lane Oakbrook, The Emperor’s New Clothes at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Les Miserables (associate), Nunsense, Disney’s High School Musical, Seussical, Disney’s Aladdin, Princess and the Pea and Cinderella at the Marriott Theatre: Miss Saigon (Jeff nomination), The Wizard of Oz at Drury Lane Oakbrook and You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown! at Drury Lane Water Tower Place. Rachel served as choreographer for A Chorus Line at the Marriott Theatre, Drury Lane Oakbrook’s production of The King & I (Jeff nomination), Bye Bye Birdie at Northwestern University, Up, Lost Land & The Cherry Orchard at Steppenwolf; Midlife! The Crisis Musical at Little The-atre on The Square; Houdini & Do Black Patent Leather Shoes… at the Marriott Theatre and The Merry Wives of Windsor, Romeo and Juliet & Measure for Measure at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. As

a performer, Rachel has appeared on Broadway in Mamma Mia! and in national tours of Mamma Mia! and Hal Prince’s Show Boat. Chicago Magazine recently named her Chicago’s “best director” of 2010. She is the proud mom of 5 year-old Jake. Thanks to everyone at Noble Fool Theatricals.

Kevin Depinet (Scenic Designer) is thrilled to be working at Noble Fool Theatricals where he most recently designed Married Alive. Recent credits include Detroit, American Buffalo, Dublin Carol and associate designer for August Osage County (Steppenwolf ); The Crowd You’re In With, High Holidays, Mary (Goodman Theatre); What the Butler Saw (Court Theatre); The Emperor’s New Clothes (Chicago Shakespeare); Miss Saigon, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Ragtime, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (Drury Lane). Oh Coward, Do The Hustle (Writers’ Theatre); Regional credits include: American Buffalo (McCarter Theatre); My Name Is Asher Lev (Mil-waukee Repertory), Another Part of the Forest, The Comedy of Errors (American Players Theatre); The Complete Work

St. Charles Singers

Pre-Season Benefit Chamber ConcertSunday, October 17 (STM)

Candlelight CarolsSaturday, December 4 (BMC)Sunday, December 5 (SMC, BMC)

Mozart Journey II*, “Birthday Mozart”Saturday, January 29 (BMC)Sunday, January 30 (BMC)

In Sweet HarmonySaturday, April 16 (BMC)Sunday, April 17 (SMC)

Mozart Journey III*, “Jubilant Mozart”Saturday, May 14 (BMC)Sunday, May 15 (HFC)

*with the Metropolis Chamber Orchestra

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PROFILES OF PRODUCTION STAFF (c o n t.)

of William Shakespeare (Illinois Shake-speare Festival); and Around the World in 80 Days (Indiana Repertory Theatre). Mr. Depinet recently finished work on Michael Mann’s new film Public Enemies. He studied at Ball State University and The Yale School of Drama, and is now an adjunct professor of design at DePaul University.

Jesse Gaffney (Properties Master) has been designing props around Chicago for almost two years, working for companies such as Silk Road, Apple Tree Theatre, 16th Street Theater, Mar-riott Lincolnshire, Steep and First Folio Theatre Companies, among others. She designed props for Spelling Bee and Red Herring here at the Noble Fool Theatricals. Before arriving in Chicago Jesse worked for Allenberry Playhouse in Boiling Springs, PA, Stages St. Louis, and The Arrow Rock Lyceum in Arrow Rock, MO. She is a St Louis native and an Illinois Wesleyan graduate. Thanks always to Warwick.

Joshua Horvath (Sound Designer) Off Broadway: Clay (Lincoln Center) Chica-go: The Long Red Road, Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Sins of Sor Juana, Electricidad, Rock ‘n Roll, and Proof (Goodman), Taking Care, Winesburg, Jesus Hopped the A’ Train (Steppenwolf ), The Illusion, Arcadia, Caroline or Change, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Guys and Dolls, Carousel, and Titus Andronicus (Court Theatre). Other shows at Lookingglass, About Face, Congo Square, Next, Northlight, The House Theatre of Chicago, and Chicago Shakespeare. Regional: Hartford Stage, Long Wharf, Kansas City Rep, Center Theatre Group, Illinois Shakespeare, Great River Shakespeare, Milwaukee Shakespeare, Madison Rep, Milwaukee Rep. Mr. Horvath teaches sound design for theatre and film at Northwestern University, is an eleven time Jeff award nominee, three time winner, an artistic associate of Lookingglass, and co owner of Aria Music Designs, LLC. Re-cent and upcoming productions: Saved

(Kansas City Rep), Venice (Kirk Douglas Theatre), Three Tall Women and Porgy and Bess (Court), As You Like It (Chicago Shakespeare), and Working (Broadway in Chicago).

Jesse Klug (Lighting Designer) Noble Fool credits: Plaid Tidings, Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. National Tour of The Screwtape Letters. Off Broadway: The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (Hewes Nomination), The Screwtape Letters, Romulus, The Hourglass. Regional: Marriott Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare, Drury Lane, Victory Gardens, Lookingglass Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Court Theatre, Writers’ Theatre, Milwaukee Rep, American Theatre Company, Fulton Theatre, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Portland Center Stage, Boars Head Theatre, American Theatre Company, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Mil-waukee Repertory, Timeline Theatre Company, Chicago Dramatists. Resident Lighting Designer for Drury Lane, Route 66, and Chicago Tap Theatre. Jeff award, After Dark award winner. www.jessekluglightingdesign.com

Brenda Winstead (Costume Designer) is excited to be working with Noble Fool Theatricals for the first time. Her Chicago area design credits include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Noises Off, Man of La Mancha, Crazy for You, Leading Ladies, It’s a Wonderful Life, The Produc-ers, Scrooge, Hello Dolly and Fiddler on the Roof (Theatre at the Center), Hyde in Hollywood and The Price (Shattered Globe), Killing Women, Sandcastle, Cooperstown, Hunting and Gathering, Boys and Girls (Theatre Seven). Regional Credits include Born Yesterday, Rumors, and Mousetrap (Peninsula Players), All Shook Up, High School Musical, and Wish You Were Here (Forestburgh Playhouse), Mother Courage and her Children, Wait-ing for Godot, and the world premiere of Jonah’s Dream by William Gibson (Con-necticut Repertory Theatre). Brenda is a


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company member of Theatre Seven of Chicago and has a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut.

Jill Yetsky* (Stage Manager) has worked with Noble Fool Theatricals on Over the Tavern, Plaid Tidings, Altar Boyz, and Some Enchanted Evening. Jill stage managed A Wonderful Life at Theater at the Center in Munster, Indiana and has also worked with Reduced Shakespeare on Bible: The Complete Works of God (Abridged) and Completely Hollywood (Abridged) (Chicago and tour). In Chi-cago, The 25th annual Putnam County

Spelling Bee; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (and San Francisco); Famous Door’s Early and Often, The Homecoming, A Mislaid Heaven, Una Pooka, and Hellcab. Theater Building Chicago credits include: La Vie Ennui, 4 AM Boogie Blues, Hans Brinker, Doones-bury and Charles Strouse’s Nightingale. Other Chicago credits: Pegasus Players’ Fixin’ to Die: A Visit to the Mind of Lee Atwater, Passion, and Company.

*Denotes Member of Actors’ Equity Association

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Stirling Joyner is 15 years old and

lives in Kendall County, where he is

homeschooled and simultaneously

attends Parkview Christian Acad-

emy. Since his Noble Fool debut as

the lead in the Youth Ensemble’s

production of Oliver in 2008, Stir-

ling continues to be seen on the

Pheasant Run mainstage through

NFT academy classes, youth ensem-

ble performances, and professional

shows.

Perhaps most Noble Fool patrons

would recognize Stirling as the clas-

sic bully Scut Farcus in the profes-

sional staging of A Christmas Story

in 2008, a show that garnered critical

acclaim and still remains a favorite

among NFT subscribers.

Stirling is no stranger to his current

role of Stanley Howard in this holi-

day’s production of It’s a Wonderful

Life: A Live Radio Play. It was last

year’s Youth Ensemble production

that prepared him for this profes-

sional adaptation.

When asked what he enjoys doing

offstage, he will tell you that he has

enjoyed being a missionary in two

different counties, Peru and Nicara-

gua. And aside from being in inde-

pendent films and performing

weekly stand-up comedy routines at

his school, he enjoys being “a state-

registered geek, playing Dungeons

and Dragons, and sound mixing.”

“I met Stirling a few months back

and was pleasantly surprised with his

professionalism at such a young age

while working in our Writers

Room,” says Producer Yajaira Marie

of Visual Edge Entertainment, Inc.

“We see great things for Stirling in

his future because of his talent, his

drive and his amazing family.”

Perhaps his professionalism comes

from the great training he has re-

ceived from local institutions like the

NFT Performing Arts Academy and

Northern Illinois University’s profes-

sional training program.

“Stirling’s imagination is especially

vivid and his work was consistently

interesting to watch during my

class,” says NIU professor Dr. Rich-

ard Poole. “He has a distinctive

individuality which is authentic and

entirely his. I'm glad that his talent

was recognized with this spotlight –

he certainly deserves it.”

From A Christmas

Story to It’s a

Wonderful Life, this young actor is back at NFT for

the holidays

To comment on this article, visit www.noblefool.org/blog.

For more information on the Noble Fool Theatricals Performing Arts

Academy, visit www.noblefool.org/education or call 630-364-0550.

NFT Performing Arts Academy

Stirling Joyner is 15 years old and

lives in Kendall County, where he is

homeschooled and simultaneously

attends Parkview Christian Acad-

emy. Since his Noble Fool debut as

the lead in the Youth Ensemble’s

production of Oliver in 2008, Stir-

ling continues to be seen on the

Pheasant Run mainstage through

NFT academy classes, youth ensem-

ble performances, and professional

shows.

Perhaps most Noble Fool patrons

would recognize Stirling as the clas-

sic bully Scut Farcus in the profes-

sional staging of A Christmas Story

in 2008, a show that garnered critical

acclaim and still remains a favorite

among NFT subscribers.

Stirling is no stranger to his current

role of Stanley Howard in this holi-

day’s production of It’s a Wonderful

Life: A Live Radio Play. It was last

year’s Youth Ensemble production

that prepared him for this profes-

sional adaptation.

When asked what he enjoys doing

offstage, he will tell you that he has

enjoyed being a missionary in two

different counties, Peru and Nicara-

gua. And aside from being in inde-

pendent films and performing

weekly stand-up comedy routines at

his school, he enjoys being “a state-

registered geek, playing Dungeons

and Dragons, and sound mixing.”

“I met Stirling a few months back

and was pleasantly surprised with his

professionalism at such a young age

while working in our Writers

Room,” says Producer Yajaira Marie

of Visual Edge Entertainment, Inc.

“We see great things for Stirling in

his future because of his talent, his

drive and his amazing family.”

Perhaps his professionalism comes

from the great training he has re-

ceived from local institutions like the

NFT Performing Arts Academy and

Northern Illinois University’s profes-

sional training program.

“Stirling’s imagination is especially

vivid and his work was consistently

interesting to watch during my

class,” says NIU professor Dr. Rich-

ard Poole. “He has a distinctive

individuality which is authentic and

entirely his. I'm glad that his talent

was recognized with this spotlight –

he certainly deserves it.”

From A Christmas

Story to It’s a

Wonderful Life, this young actor is back at NFT for

the holidays

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CHILDREN age 8 and older are welcome in the two live theaters at Pheasant Run Resort. However, some productions may not be suitable for all age groups. Call the box office for information about the content of a specific play.

REFRESHMENTS may be purchased at the Lobby Bar, Harvest Lounge, Jambalaya and The Golf Bar. Drinks purchased at the resort may be brought into the Mainstage and Preservation Hall during any performance.

Please turn off all ELECTRONIC DEVICES that may ring, beep, or otherwise produce a sound that would disrupt the performance. This includes cell phones, pagers, PDAs, and watches.

SMOKING is strictly prohibited in our theaters.

The use of CAMERAS or VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING EQUIPMENT is strictly prohibited in our theaters.

TICKET POLICY no refunds will be granted for theater tickets purchased via Ticketmaster or at the box office.

LOST AND FOUND items may be turned in to the theater staff or the hotel’s front desk. Items lost or presumed stolen are not the responsibility of Noble Fool Theatricals or Pheasant Run Resort. To inquire about lost items, visit the hotel front desk and ask for a member of the security staff.

THEATER BOX OFFICE The box office at Pheasant Run Resort is open seven days a week. Call (630) 584-6342. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Closed on major holidays. Tickets may also be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

GROUP SALES Special group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more, including dinner packages. Call Maggie Cross at (630) 524-5071

OVERNIGHT RESORT-THEATER PACKAGES are available starting as low as $174 for two people. Call the box office or visit www.pheasantrun.com for more information.

WHEELCHAIR SEATING AND ASSISTED HEARING DEVICES are available in the Mainstage theater. Please notify the box office when ordering tickets.

RESTROOMS are located in the upper and lower Mainstage theater lobby and on Bourbon Street.

GIFT CARDS Give the memory of an exciting evening of dinner and a show! Gift cards in any amount are available at the box office.

MAINSTAGE THEATER SEASON SUBCRIPTIONS Discounted subscription packages for the 2011 season are available! Subscribers have access to a variety of discounts on Pheasant Run Resort amenities. Call the box office or visit www.noblefool.org for more information.

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