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The Actorsingers performing at the Edmund Keefe Auditorium, Nashua NH

Presents

The Drowsy Chaperone Music & Lyrics by

Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison Book by

Bob Martin and Don McKellar

Original Broadway production of The Drowsy Chaperone produced by Kevin McCollum, Roy Miller, Bob Boyett, Stephanie McClelland, Barbara Freitag and

Jill Furman

Directed by: Lance Arnold Musical Direction by: Karina Allayne

Choreography by: Logan Higgins

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Friday, Nov 3, 2017 Saturday, Nov 4 Sunday, Nov 5

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Actorsingers dedicates our 2017-18 mainstage season

in memory of Warren Tomasian

V. Warren Tomasian joined Actorsingers in 1965. After volunteering continuously for 15 years, he became a Life Member in 1980 and continued to work on virtually every main stage production through 2010. He donated his considerable talents to set building and construction, and stage and production management. Older members will recall with a grin his construction of "the stairway to heaven" for our production of Kiss Me, Kate.

With his vast knowledge of building construction learned at his father's side, Warren also played a significant role in Actorsingers' several-year search for and acquisition in the mid-70s of its current home at the former St. Joseph Elementary School at 219 Lake Street. He also played a major role in the rehabilitation and renovation of the building to suit Actorsingers' particular needs, including set building and paint rooms, a props room, costume storage room, and several rehearsal rooms.

Warren will be most fondly remembered and missed for his mischievous sense of humor, raucous laugh and highly infectious giggle.

Many thanks, Warren, for your years of devotion to Actorsingers, the gift of your hard work and enduring friendship.

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STARS -- $500+

Ken and Gretchen Gray Stephen Munyan

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BENEFACTORS -- $250+

Evelynn Decker Nancy F. Robinson John and Anne Egan Dennis and Kerry Schneider John and Linnie McAllister

SPONSORS -- $150+

Duane and Janie Beaulieu Kathy LeClair Louise E. Dedekian Ginny Nedved-Cook Burns and Ellen Fisher Michael J. Ryder Joseph and Cheryl Garcia The Stocks Family

PATRONS -- $100+ Alene J. Bonner James and Ellen McCormick Jared and Martha Holland The Metzger Family The Ierardi Family David B. Nelson Howard and Jacqueline Levine Family

ANGELS -- $50+ Denise Appleby Sue Hailson Tom and Linda Benson Norman and Betty Leduc Brooklyn Joe David and Patricia Morton Alan and Judith Chaffee Patricia L. Mullin The Frasca Family The Neth Family The Friedman Family Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Simmons, Jr. Don and Carol Gorelick John and Beverly Tucker Steve and Debbie Grass Deb Walz

Director’s Note The Drowsy Chaperone is a love story; an unconventional love story at that. Although there is a big wedding at the end, that’s not the love story I am referring to. I mean to say it is about the love of a person for theater. For Drowsy Chaperone that love began at the show’s inception. It was originally a skit performed at the bachelor party of Canadian actors Robert Martin and Janet Van de Graaff (yep, they’re real). It was a gift from their incredibly talented theater friends and it evolved from that skit into a grand love letter to musical theater. You will see a love for theater in every aspect of Actorsingers’ Drowsy Chaperone. Everyone involved has shown a great deal of love for this show and for all musical theater. It’s evident in the amount of time, effort and energy we’ve poured into this production. It is apparent in the skill that the cast, crew and production team have given to putting Drowsy Chaperone on the stage. I first saw The Drowsy Chaperone 10 years ago and immediately fell in love. My first impression (after laughing hysterically for an hour and forty-five minutes) was that it would be a perfect show for community theaters. It contains incredible opportunities for everyone involved. There are many featured roles in the show that give a wide range of performers a chance to shine. It also has many challenging moments for the creative team to show off their skills. On top of that, it is very funny, original, and has tons of heart. The great thing about loving musical theater is that it loves you back. If you let it, theater can carry you away from the worries of your life. It can lift you out of your troubles and transport you to a different time and place. It can raise your spirits, educate, illuminate and touch your heart. Please join us as we travel back to 1928, to the wedding of Robert Martin and Janet Van de Graaff. Where the music is catchy, the ice water flows and the characters are hilarious. It is my hope that you love this performance as much as I did that first time.

Lance Arnold

Production Team Biographies

Eric Hill (Sound Design) is pleased to be running sound for Drowsy Chaperone. He has been assisting with sound since 2014 and has recently run sound for the Actorsingers productions of Rock of Ages, Bat Boy and Crazy for You. He would like to thank his wife and family for all their support and encouragement, and Mike O'Keefe for his time, mentorship, and patience.

Gretchen Gray (Props Mistress) has been involved as properties manager for oodles and oodles of shows with Actorsingers, StageCoach Productions, Peacock Players, and others. Her basement is filled with an odd assortment of props and set pieces. Taking trips to thrift shops and recycling centers are part of the fun she has while coming up with what you see on the stage. Enjoy the show!

Craig Brennan (Lighting Design) has been involved in theatre since high school and has loved it ever since. He has been doing theatre in this area since 1997 for just about everyone, both community and professional, including Actorsingers, MCTP, Nashua Theatre Guild, and Milford Area Players. He has received the NH Theatre Award for lighting design 3 times (2003, ‘08, and ’13). From Off-Broadway to Boston, Craig has seen it all. If you don't know him you should!

Valerie Levesque (Producer) Val is glad to be back at Actorsingers. A Life Member, she serves on the Board of Directors. She would like to thank Pam and Chuck for co-producing with her.

Allison Szklarz (Costume Design) is excited to be bringing back the 20's for this production of Drowsy Chaperone. It has been genuine fun working and collaborating with this cast and crew. She hopes you will find an iconic 20's fashion or two that will help transport you back in time as you enjoy this production. Actorsingers audiences may have seen her work on Rock of Ages, Spamalot, Bat Boy or Wedding Singer. Other recent work includes Little Shop of Horrors with Genesis Productions, and many shows with StageCoach and the Peacock Players.

Karen Burum (Hair and Makeup Design) Some favorite past productions in 2015 have been Follies (DASH Award, Makeup Design), The Desk Set (DASH Award, Hair Design), and Kiss Me Kate (DASH Nomination, Hair Design) (Concord Players), and in 2016 Nice Work If You Can Get It (DASH Nomination, Hair & Makeup Design), (Savoyard Light Opera Co.) Cheers to this talented cast and crew for bringing the 1920's to life! Special thanks to Catherine Andruskevich.

Amy Mackay (Set Design) was a technical director for 10 years for the First Coast Opera, Limelight Theatre and Florida Ballet, and taught and directed at Matanzas High School in FL. In NH, she has done costume design, produced, and directed for Actorsingers, Derryfield School, and Nashua Theatre Guild. She would like to thank her loving husband for understanding her addiction to theatre and her children Wesley & Fiora for being sweet and even having fun thru this process.

Have you ever watched a performance and wanted to get involved but didn’t know how? Do you like to paint?

Would you like to learn to use power tools? Do you like to sew?

Would you like to work backstage? Actorsingers is a welcoming organization and we want to hear from you!

The opportunities to get involved are numerous. We own a building in the city of Nashua and the structure has 3 levels where we create the elements necessary to assemble our musical productions. On the second level, we build and paint sets – and we also store our props [anything held on stage by an actor] and set pieces [furniture]. About three-fourths of our third level space is occupied by the costumes we have collected, crafted and maintained since 1955; The remaining one-fourth on this level is a room where the directors work with the actors to rehearse the song, dance and acting elements of our musicals. The first level of our building is where we enter. It’s where we socialize over meals cooked in the kitchen. It’s where we dance after a production closes. It’s where we hold our government board meetings and sell our tickets. There’s a volunteer opportunity for you on every level of our building and we want to invite you to get up from your seat and join with us in producing amateur theater for the community in the city of Nashua. Send an email message to secretary@actorsingers.org or send us a letter at our snail mail address – PO Box 91 / Nashua, NH 03061-0091

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Applause .... Applause .... Applause ... Applause ....

Thank you to my husband Jeff for his constant love and support. Love, Jo-Ann

Thanks, Pam T. for always encouraging me. Jo-Ann

Much love to the cast! ♥ and Sniffs

Hi Mum and Dad! So glad you’re here from MN! Love you! Elizabeth (Janet)

Ben. I love you so much. Have a great show! Mia!

To my favorite Kitty (right before Kat): love you!

Hi, Lance. Matt

Production Team Biographies

Lance Arnold (Director) is grateful for the opportunity to direct Drowsy Chaperone, one of his all-time favorite shows. Most recently, he directed Into the Woods with Spotlight Playhouse in Haverhill, MA and Stephen Sondheim’s Company with Marblehead Little Theater. Lance sends love to his daughters Megan and Caitlyn, and thanks them for their inspiration and support.

Pam Bruckman (Producer) has been seen on and off the stage at Actorsingers, is serving on the Board of Directors, and is a proud life member of the organization. She is happy to have worked with her co-producers, directors Lance, Karina and Logan, and this great cast and crew, who all put in their all, were a great team, and made this challenging job less challenging.

Karina Allayne (Music Director) has over 25 years experience teaching, directing, and performing music. This is Karina's first show with Actorsingers and she has enjoyed working with such fun, committed and talented cast and crew! This is her 11th show as MD and 16th show playing in a show orchestra. When Karina is not music directing and playing piano, she is running her farm and learning center: Greentwist Acres.

Charles M. Emmons (Producer) For over 2 decades Charles has participated in numerous local theater productions throughout southern NH, both in front of and behind the curtain. In addition to acting, working backstage and producing shows for various community theater groups, he has chaired several state and regional one-act theater festivals. Former president and life member of Actorsingers, Charles serves on boards of several organizations including Nashua Theatre Guild, New

England Theatre Conference, Ghostlight Theatre and president of NH Community Theatre Association. Break a leg to the cast and crew.

Logan Higgins (Choreographer) is a southern NH based performer and choreographer. Over the last thirteen years of performing, Logan has appeared in such shows as: West Side Story (Majestic), American Idiot (Actorsingers Fringe), Big Fish (StageCoach), and Spamalot (Actorsingers). He made his choreographer debut with Actorsingers last year in the fringe production of Bat Boy: The Musical and recently worked on the teen show,

Jesus Christ Superstar. Throughout the month of December, he will be performing in Ballet Russes' production of The Slutcracker, a burlesque retelling of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Logan would like to thank his family, friends, and the patrons that support live theatre!

Cast Biographies

Sarah Wenrich (Ensemble) is thrilled to be performing with Actorsingers again! Her favorite roles include Sandra Templeton in Big Fish (Stagecoach), Laker Girl in Spamalot (Actorsingers), Lou Ann in Hairspray (DRT), and a featured dancer in Wild Party and American Idiot (Actorsingers). She thanks the cast and crew for their passion and dedication, and her family for their unconditional love and support! Tim Bomil (Ensemble) has been involved with musical theater on and off since he could follow directions. After a long break , he is back for good. and very excited about his third straight Actorsingers show. He started building sets, working stage crew for Rock of Ages last fall, then was Rod in last spring's Singin’ in the Rain, which in turn led to this show. He feels VERY PRIVILEGED to share this experience with such a talented group.

Sam Campanella (Butler) has been a musician since he was 8 years old, but has only started doing theater this year. Heck, this is only his third show. Before this, he was Mr. Bernstein in the NHSS production of Little Shop of Horrors and ensemble in JCS. Doing this show helped him further his love for theater and his continuing interest in it. Much love to the cast and crew!

Patrice Doherty (Ensemble) joined Actorsingers as a teenager and is proud to still be with this wonderful organization 18 years later! This is her 9th show with the company (aside from Junior and Teen shows) including Rock of Ages (Venus Club dancer), Bat Boy (muse dancer), Spamalot (Laker girl), Crazy For You (Patsy/follies girl), Singin’ in the Rain, and Wild Party. She thanks friends, family and coworkers who have come out to support her.

Congratulations to the Actorsingers

(and especially to my wife, Jo Ann Zall)

Jeffrey A. Zall

Attorney At Law

Providing legal counsel to the greater Nashua area for 40 years

221 Main Street

Nashua, New Hampshire 03060

603-883-7306

Martha Daniels Holland (Mrs. Tottendale) For my brother Peter John Daniels

Lynn Vaillancourt (Ensemble) is excited to be part of her first Actorsingers production! Favorite roles include Sister Mary Leo (Nunsense), Little Sally (Urinetown), Brooke (Noises Off ), all at Theatre at the Mount; Masha (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike) and Nellie (South Pacific), both at New Players Theatre Guild; Songs For A New World (Stratton Players); and Fastrada in Pippin (Stageworks). Thanks to JV and DJ for all your love and support.

Matthew Zielonko (George) is thrilled to be participating in his 1st Actorsingers show. He is a founding member of WPI’s vocal performance group, Nah-Capella, and supported Team Eric in last season’s Bachelorette finale, but, when all was said and done, recognizes that Brian is far better than Peter. He hopes that tonight's performance will bring him one step closer to meeting his idol: Carol Channing. Peace, Love, Dylby.

Meredith Thompson (Trix) is excited to make her Actorsingers debut with this talented cast and crew! Other recent favorite roles include the Bird Woman in Mary Poppins with ACTORS, Incorporated and Mama Noah in Children of Eden with Voices of Hope, which raises funds for cancer research. Meredith would like to thank her family for helping her dreams take flight!

Mia Allessandra Berardi (Kitty ) is so thankful to be a part of this silly show and to be playing such a fun part! Mia was last seen in Actorsingers’ Singin' in the Rain as Kathy Seldon. One of Mia's favorite shows in the past was Natalie in All Shook Up where she won a New Hampshire Theatre award! Mia would like to give thanks to God first and foremost, her family and friends and Ben and his family for all of their support. I love you doody!

Cast Biographies

Laura Millar (Ensemble) is proud to perform her 4th onstage role with Actorsingers. Most notably, she played Meredith Parker in Bat Boy, and was onstage in Wild Party, Rock of Ages, and Young Frankenstein, in the Spamalot pit chorus, and ASM’d American Idiot. Other roles include The Witch (Big Fish) and Dragon (Shrek). Laura is a vocal coach at her own Naxos Voice Studio, and is the founder/director of NH Heart & Soul.

Kathy LeClair (Ensemble) Having been helping out behind the scenes the past 3 shows, Kathy is excited to be back in front of the curtain!! Kathy is a Life Member of Actorsingers and recently completed her year as ex officio after serving 2 years as president. She wants to thank the directorial team and cast for making this such a fun experience!

Joel King (Gangster #1) is thrilled to be appearing in his first main stage production at Actorsingers as Gangster #1 in The Drowsy Chaperone! An aspiring musician, Joel has spent time singing in various choirs and bands around Nashua and hopes to one day make music a career! Favorite roles include Moritz Steifel (Spring Awakening, Actorsingers 2017) and Judas Iscariot (Jesus Christ Superstar, Actorsingers 2017).

Cast Biographies

Jennifer Ryder (Maid, Ensemble) is thrilled to be in her 23rd Actorsingers production. Jen's favorite past roles include Margot Frank in Yours, Anne, and Little Becky Two Shoes in Urinetown. Jen is a paralegal by day, and photographer by night at Metal Princess Photography. You've last seen Jen's photographs in the Nashua Telegraph and the programs of the Actorsingers productions The Wild Party, and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Jo-Ann Zall (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of the cast of The Drowsy Chaperone with the Actorsingers. Previous performances have been with the Friends of the Amato Center in Milford, NH and the Amherst PTA. Jo-Ann fully agrees with the words of author Kurt Vonnegut when he states, "Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul

Joey T. (Feldzieg) is happy to finally return to the Actorsingers main stage after a long hiatus. And is very glad to be playing a much less troubled and less scary character than he did in the Actorsingers Fringe Project production of The Wild Party (Burrs). He sends all his love to Eli for his love, support and patience.

Jared Holland (Superintendent) Jed's been working on Actorsingers shows since 1981. 8-)

Characters Man in Chair ......................................................................... Christopher Szczerba Janet Van de Graaff ............................................................................... Eliza Baxter Robert ....................................................................................... Dylan Mahalingam George .......................................................................................... Matthew Zielonko Mrs. Tottendale ................................................................. Martha Daniels Holland Underling............................................................................................ Glen Grimard Aldolpho ..................................................................................................... Ed Siegal Drowsy Chaperone .............................................................................. Erin Maitland Feldzieg .............................................................................................................Joey T. Kitty .................................................................................... Mia Allessandra Berardi Gangster 1 ................................................................................................... Joel King Gangster 2 ............................................................................................... Ben Levine Trix ........................................................................................... Meredith Thompson Superintendent .................................................................................... Jared Holland Ensemble:

Tim Bomil Sam Campanella Cameron Cassella Emerson Demers Patrice Doherty Chris Estrada Diane Hanscom Kathy LeClair Laura Millar Jennifer Ryder Hailey Sullivan Lynn Vaillancourt Sarah Wenrich Jo-Ann Zall

Cast Biographies

Eliza Baxter (Janet Van de Graaff) Surly bank analyst by day, glamorous showgirl by night! Eliza is ecstatic to return to the musical side of theater to show off for you all as Janet, after a run of non-musical parts with the former Bostonian troupe Verse and Vodka. An Actorsingers newbie, she is eternally grateful to have found this troupe and looks forward to many shows to come.

Emerson Demers (Ensemble) is excited to be returning to the stage after a 12-year hiatus. When not singing and/or dancing, she can be found playing tabletop RPGs and video games, reading about science, and snuggling her dogs.

Erin Maitland (Drowsy) is thrilled to be working with Actorsingers for the first time! She is excited for this opportunity to be in The Drowsy Chaperone, and working with this fabulous cast and crew. Some of her past favorite roles have included Eve (Children of Eden), Nancy (Oliver), Cinderella (Into the Woods), and Marian Paroo (The Music Man). Erin thanks her friends and family for their continued support and love. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Glen Grimard (Underling) was elected to serve as President of Actorsingers on the Board of Directors for ‘17-‘18. He joined the group in May '95 and because of 15 years of continuous active membership he was awarded Life-Member status in 2010. He’s previously been a producer and director as well as the treasurer for the group [3 terms]. His favorite roles include Sgt. of Police in Pirates of Penzance ’00 and Max in Sound of Music ’97.

Hailey Sullivan (Ensemble) has been dancing since the age of two and has been performing in musicals since the age of six. This is her first mainstage show with Actorsingers. She recently co-choreographed the Jr Actorsingers production of the Wizard of Oz and is excited to be dancing on stage with the teachings of our wonderful directors! The entire show has been such an amazing experience for her and she can't wait for next season!

Ed Siegal (Aldolpho) This marks Ed’s 4th appearance north of the border having played Chief Bromden (Cuckoo’s Nest) with MAP, Rooster Hannigan (Annie) and Sir Evelyn (Anything Goes) with Actorsingers. Ed is VP and active performer with Voices Of Hope, who raise funds for cancer research through theatrical performance. Thank you Babe for the constant love, support and patience while I “play” on the boards. AML 4U4N4ALWAYS!

Director ......................................................................................................................... Lance Arnold

Music Director .......................................................................................................... Karina Allayne

Choreographer ............................................................................................................ Logan Higgins

Producers ...................................................... Chuck Emmons, Pam Bruckman, Valerie Levesque Stage Managers ........................................................... Beth Schwartz, Jayne Butcher, Kendyl Trott

Tap Instructor ............................................................................................................. Leah Schwartz

Set Design .............................................................................................. *Amy Mackay, Jim Webber

Lighting Design ........................................................................................................ *Craig Brennan Sound ......................................................................................................... *Eric Hill, Mike O’Keefe

Costume Design ....................................................................................................... *Allison Szklarz

Props ......................................................................................................................... *Gretchen Gray Hair & Makeup ............................................................... *Karen Burum, Catherine Andruskevich

Technical Advisor / Rigger ................................................................................. Dennis Schneider

Set Builders & Painters .............. *Chuck Emmons, Amy Mackay, Andrea Mackay , Bill Wenrich, ........................................ Chur Masors, Eliza Baxter, John McAllister, Tim Bomil, Tom Ritrovato

Spot Operators ............................................................................................ Bill Wenrich, Joe Reilly

Lighting Crew ... Dennis Schneider, John McAllister, Rick Brooks, Steve Harper, Tom Ritrovato Stage Crew .................................................................................................................. Kelli Loughlin

Publicity ...................................................... *Glen Grimard, cast, Evelynn Decker, Lance Arnold,

..................................Logan Higgins, Pam Bruckman, Pam Thornhill, Peggy Harris, Val Levesque Tickets ................................................................... *David Miller, Evelynn Decker, Jackie Levine,

....................................................................... Kerry Schneider, Raelene Liljeberg, Sopheavy Miller

Program Ad Coordinator .......................................................................................... Chris Wenrich Photography ................................................................................................................... Paul Sandler

Photo editing................................................................................................................. Chris Estrada

Program ........................................................................................................................ Cheryl Stocks Graphic Design .......................................................................................................... Leslie McGrath

House Managers ........................................................ Charlie Pipilas, Howie Levine, Jenn Morton

Candygrams ............................................................................................................... Lorraine Louie

Business Manager ........................................................................................................ Kathy LeClair Board Liaison ........................................................................................................... Valerie Levesque

Subscriptions/Membership ..................................................................................... Kerry Schneider

Webmaster ............................................................................................................... Evelynn Decker Ticket Software Engineer .................................................................................... Dennis Schneider

Cast Refreshments ........................................................................................................ Dan Pelletier Audition Board ........................... *Steve Pierpont, Lance Arnold, Karina Allayne, Logan Higgins, ............................................................................ Dana Siegal, Kevin Desaulniers, Valerie Levesque Audition Accompanist ................................................................................................... Jed Holland

Audition Helpers .......................Cheryl Stocks, Evelynn Decker, Gretchen Gray, Leah Schwartz,

........................................ Meredythe Leonard, Sarah Desaulniers, Sarah Wenrich, Tom Ritrovato

* Denotes Chair

Production Crew

Chris Estrada (Wedding Guest) is thrilled to join The Actorsingers for their production of The Drowsy Chaperone, and is proud to be a part of this extremely talented cast. He recently moved to Nashua from NYC where he played ensemble roles in musicals such as The Pirates of Penzance, Cabaret, Anything Goes, Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, and most recently as Mottel Kamzoil in The Fiddler on the Roof. Thanks to all!

Christopher Szczerba (Man in Chair) Originally from NYC, Christopher grew up in FL, where he directed the award-winning a cappella group, Gemini Blvd., at UCF. He recently moved to Nashua and works in the glamorous world of healthcare IT. He is overjoyed to play this obsessive, neurotic shut-in, forcing you to listen to his favorite musical. He thanks family and friends for their love, the production team for the opportunity, the cast for their support, and his Chair for being cozy.

Diane Hanscom (Ensemble/Photographer) is very happy to return to Actorsingers for another show. Part of the cast of Anything Goes in 2009, she has also performed with Colonial Chorus (Mame) and Savoyard Light Opera (Nice Work if You Can Get It). Diane is so grateful to her family for their support, and to Dana and Ed for their encouragement. Many thanks to YOU -- dear audience members -- for supporting the arts!!

Cameron Cassella (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the Actorsingers stage in Drowsy Chaperone. His previous roles include Zack Price (Big Fish), Cam (American Idiot), Glad Hand (West Side Story), Amos Hart (Chicago), French Guard (Spamalot) and many more. He has had a blast working with such a talented cast & crew and owes it all to Lance, Katrina, Logan, Val, Pam and Chuck and the rest of the production team for their hard work and dedication to this show.

Cast Biographies

Dylan Mahalingam (Robert) is a recent graduate from WPI, working as a software engineer. His musical theatre experience includes acting and music directing at VOX Musical Theatre. Past roles include Leaf Coneybear (Spelling Bee), Professor Callahan (Legally Blonde), and Lurch (The Addams Family). He has been on music directing teams for Avenue Q and Assassins. Dylan is very excited to be involved in his first production with Actorsingers!

Ben Levine (Gangster 2) is thrilled to be returning to the Actorsingers stage. He last starred in the Fringe Project's production of Bat Boy (dir. Mia Berardi), and he's also recently appeared in Spamalot (Robin), Young Frankenstein (Ziggy), and Les Miserables (Grantaire). Love to family, Mia, and chinchillas. Enjoy the show!

Drowsy Chaperone Scenes

DROWSY CHAPERONE WILL BE PERFORMED

WITHOUT AN INTERMISSION

PROLOGUE

SCENE 1: TOTTENDALE’S ENTRANCE HALL – MORNING

SCENE 2: ROBERT’S ROOM – MORNING

SCENE 3: TOTTENDALE’S POOL – EARLY AFTERNOON

SCENE 4: ENTRANCE HALL – AFTERNOON

SCENE 5: JANET’S BRIDAL SUITE – AFTERNOON

SCENE 6: TOTTENDALE’S GARDEN – AFTERNOON

SCENE 8: TOTTENDALE’S SALON – AFTERNOON

SCENE 9: INTERMISSION MONOLOGUE

SCENE 10: ORIENTAL PALACE – DAY

SCENE 11: ACT II INTRO MONOLOGUE

SCENE 12: COURTYARD – AFTERNOON

SCENE 13: HALLWAY – LATE AFTERNOON

SCENE 14: JANET’S BRIDAL SUITE – LATE AFTERNOON

SCENE 15: TOTTENDALE’S GARDEN – SUNSET

SCENE 16: WRAP UP

Drowsy Chaperone Musical Numbers

Song Characters

Overture Orchestra

Fancy Dress Company

Cold Feets Robert, George

Show Off Janet, Company

As We Stumble Along Drowsy Chaperone

I Am Aldolpho Aldolpho, Drowsy Chaperone

Accident Waiting to Happen Robert, Janet

Toledo Surprise Gangsters, Feldzieg, Kitty, Aldolpho, George, Janet, Robert, Underling, Mrs. Tottendale, Drowsy Chaperone, Company

Message From a Nightingale Kitty, Gangsters, Aldolpho, Drowsy Chaperone

Bride’s Lament Janet, Company

Love Is Always Lovely in the End Mrs. Tottendale, Underling

I Do, I Do in the Sky Trix and Company

As We Stumble Along (Reprise) Company