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Sylvia

By: A.R. Gurney

Directed by: Loren Dunn

Performances: February 16, 17, 23, 24, 25(m), March 1, 2, 3

Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career, as a public-school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him—bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn’t understand the relationship between man and dog. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives.

Director

Loren Dunn has been involved with ACT since 2006. His first show was The Homecoming and has acted in many shows since then including: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Diary of Anne Frank, Wonder of The World, Man of La Mancha, Tom Sawyer, Paradise Lost and Found, Miracle on 34th Street and most recently Treasure Island. He made his ACT directing debut in 2011 with Christmas Belles. He has since directed Pirates Of The Chemotherapy, A Little Piece Of Heaven, Trials, Tribulations, and Christmas Decorations, Seniors Of The Sahara, and Last of the Boys. Loren also serves on the ACT board of directors as Production Coordinator.

Cast of Characters

Sylvia: Sarah Roth
Greg: Tom Martin
Kate: Stephanie Lunceford
Tom: Matthew Huffman
Phyllis: Colleen Franzoia
Leslie: Shannon Peters

The Three Musketeers

Adapted by: Charles Morey

Directed by: Josh Anderson

Performances: January 12, 13, 19, 20, 21(m), 25, 26, 27

 

Adapted from Alexandre Dumas’ timeless tale, this witty and action packed swash-buckler inserts the author himself into the plot, writing and re-writing his way through the adventures of D’Artagnan and his band of Musketeers as they fight the rule of a dishonest Cardinal and protect the ones they love. Double crossings, kidnappings, and carefully guarded secrets keep the Musketeers and the writer in constant battle against their enemies, from looming deadlines to deadly assassins. Featuring lavish sword fights and sweeping romance, this adaptation of the classic novel evokes a time where honor and love ruled all.

Director

This is Josh Anderson’s directorial debut. Previously at ACT, Josh stage managed for The Odd Couple, and appeared in Shrek, The Wizard of Oz, Avenue Q, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Game Show, Disney’s High School Musical, Curtains, and Meet Me in St. Louis. He works as a security officer for the US Department of Energy, and lives in Albany with his wife Christy. He enjoys shooting and historical reenactment.

Cast of Characters

D’Artagnan- Osvaldo Torres
Athos- Nicholas Sheler
Aramis- Anthony McMahon
Porthos- Josh Mitchell
Dumas/Treville/Others- Chuck Skinner
Cardinal Richelieu- Douglas Hambley
Rochefort- Joshua Winter
King Louis XIII/Felton/Musketeer #1- Matthew Manske
Queen Anne- Stephanie Marie
Constance Bonacieux- Holly Mitchell
Milady de Winter- Maxine Marie Agather
Planchet- Jeff Rice
Bonacieux/Harbor Master/Huguenot– Danny Corliss
Buckingham/Musketeer#2- Aaron Marchbanks
Jussac/Ambusher/Huguenot– Michaela Bauer
Bicarat/Ambusher/Huguenot– Ry Schuerger
Cook/Innkeepers/Godeau/Antoine/Huguenot- Lori Martin
Cardinal’s Guard/Ambusher/Huguenot- Rachel Guthrie
Meanest of the Disreputable Types/King’s Servant/Huguenot- Constance Jones
Kitty/Nun/Tavern Wench/Lady at Court- Sidra Metzger

Pippin

by Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz

Directed by: Kay Roth

Performances: December 1, 2, 8, 9, 10(m), 14, 15, 16, 17(m), 21, 22, 23

 

A traveling troupe of actors takes up the challenge of telling the story of Pippin, a young prince who is trying to find his corner of the sky. Pippin, encouraged by the Leading Player, goes to war, visits his grandmother to learn some wisdom, falls in love all while trying to discover who he really is and where he belongs.

Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.

We’ve got magic to do isn’t just the name of the opening song- it’s what Pippin is all about. The magic of life, the magic of the circus, the magic of love and finding your way.

Director

Pippin is Kay’s eleventh time directing at ACT. She has also appeared on stage, first in The Rocky Horror Show and most recently in Paradise Lost and Found. Her other directing credits include Oliver, The Runner Stumbles, Noises Off, The Laramie Project, Of Mice and Men, The Diary of Anne Frank and The Game’s Afoot. Kay has also designed props, sets and costumes, stage managed and been assistant director for a number of shows, including Shrek the Musical, Avenue Q, Hello Dolly and Big Fish. Kay is a past board member and currently acts as the program editor. She is a graduate from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Digital Communication Arts and currently works for Lee Enterprises. Kay lives in Albany with her husband Ken. The entire Roth family, including grandson Sebastian are active at ACT.

Cast of Characters

Leading Player– Noah Nieves Driver 
Pippin– Jarred Sheffield
Charles– Ron Seymour
Lewis- Scotty Bowman
Fastrada– Cathleen Hockman-Wert
Berthe- Georgiana Rodriguez 
Catherine- Jasmin Hancock
Theo- Sebastian Dill/Dallas Headley

Ensemble–
Luce Ayers
Mark Bader
Karlissa Cornwell
Carson Davis
Karlie Guilliot
Taha Haji-Mohamed
Lyndi Kellogg
Conner Riley
Sarah Roth
Rachael Stephen

No Body Like Jimmy

By: Burton Bumgarner 

Directed by: Scott Harvey
Performances: October 20, 21, 27, 28, 29(m), November 2, 3, 4

 

On the evening of Ralph and Eloise Vanlandingham’s political fundraising dinner, Ralph’s best friend from college shows up with a problem. Harold has a dead body in the back of his van and he needs a place to stash Jimmy. Harold’s timing couldn’t be more awful as the Vanlandinghams are expecting a house full of major campaign donors in about five, four, three, two…

Director

Scott Harvey got started with ACT in 2001 and made his directorial debut last season at ACT with The Trouble With Cats. He has been involved in almost every aspect of the theater productions, from assistant director (Singin’ in the Rain,Waiting for Godot) to acting (Peter Pan, The Secret Garden, It’s a Wonderful Life, Man of La Mancha, Looking for Normal) to behind the scene duties (Treasure Island, The Game’s Afoot, The Mousetrap). 

Cast of Characters

Harold- Joshua Winter
Ralph- Anthony McMahon
Eloise- Dinee Alexy
Baxter- Joshua White
Diane- Melissa McCue
Nigel- Sam Sappington
Jimmy- Gino Romo
Rick Pitman- Doug Mainwaring
Emma Pitman- Hannah Brunson
Officer Linda- April Wilcox
Officer Cooper- Logan Klein

Rabbit Hole

By: David Lindsay-Abaire

Directed by: Shauna Kiefiuk

Performances: September 22, 23, 24 (m), 28, 29, 30

Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. Rabbit Hole charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day.

Director

Shauna Kiefiuk has been involved with ACT since 2002. Last season she directed The Butler Did It. Previously, she directed The Odd Couple and Independence. Shauna has been onstage in several plays as well as musicals. She was the assistant director for Fat Pig, Hay Fever, The Game’s Afoot and A Little Piece of Heaven. Shauna also serves on the ACT Board.

Cast of Characters

Becca- Kristie Nelson
Howie- Jason Howell
Izzy- Jamie Muller
Nat- Kathie O’Brien
Jason- Clayton Hollingsworth