The Madwoman Of Chaillot program
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The Madwoman Of Chaillot program
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We are also very excited about the completed design of the new Fine and Performing Arts Center and are hopeful that the construction of this facility, so long in the planning, will take our program to even greater heights while providing a wonderful and comfortable venue for our audiences. The 2011112 season begins in late October with Gil Cooper's production ofGiraudoux's The Madwoman of Chaillot, a classic (and perceptive) comic tale of corporate greed that seems as fresh and "spot on" today as when it premiered in 1948. Then, in December, we continue our tradition of Theatre Unplugged with the student-directed one-act plays produced in the Studio Theatre on Joplin Street. In the spring of2012, the Studio Theatre hosts two contemporary plays. In March, yours truly presents an absurdist "eco-fable" by Jon Klein, Betty the Yeti, which questions our relationship to the natural world around us and suggests, in wildly comic terms, the unintended affect humans have upon the environment. Closing the season is Dead Man Walking, a live stage production of the -winning film. This production, directed by Kristy Magee, caps off a semester of campus events that ask us to examine our role in society regarding compassion, justice, freedom, and forgiveness. Of special note will be the visit of Sister Helen Prejean in late March to provide a guest lecture on the topic of capital punishment. I am sure the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Communication and PSU Theatre join me in expressing our gratitude for your support and our sincere hopes that you enjoy the 2011112 season. Regards, ask listen In business for over 146 years, Commerce has helped thousands of customers like you reach their financial goals. We will ask the right questions, listen to your needs and offer solutions to meet your financial needs. 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BROADWAY PITTSBURG. 620-235-0286 KANSAS 66762 fAX 620-235-0841 [email protected] *91te 'dJome "Complete CPQace Home Decorating" (620) ~f-5440 Catpet + ffiOOAlftg + CWIMOUI V"AealMer.ts <:Rflads + <JJome COeeo.t + g~ts Shellie Blevens, Owner 616 N. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762 GIL COOPER (Director). Prior to coming to PSU, Cooper served as Director of Speech and Theatre at Moberly Area Community College. In 1992 he joined the PSU Communication faculty and in 2001 directed his first PSU production, Never the Sinner. Gil enjoys directing plays that deal with issues of alienation and the need for connecting with others. Shows of note that he has directed include How I Learned to Drive, Marisol, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. The Madwoman ofChaillot marks his eleventh directorial effort here at Pittsburg State University. DOUG BENNETT (Set Designer/Technical Director) is a 30-year veteran in the art of theatre and has been a theatre instructor for 25 of those years. He is also an actor and director, as well as a designer and technical director. He holds three degrees in theatre. Aside from his career in theatre, Bennett is also a professional storyteller. LISA QUINTEROS (Costume Designer) has worked at PSU 2000. She has a B.A. in History and has found it melds nicely her love of theatre. Quinteros states that her job gives her the chance to "make the past come alive, build mythical creatures, create a future time and place .. .the list goes on. Theatre is limitless." She also states that the chance to share her visual perspective, and the director's visions as well, is a challenging, exasperating, collaborative, hectic and rewarding experience. (620) 231-2~00 Mon - Fri 9:00 - 5:30 Saturday 10:00 - 2:00 511 North Broadw8.Y Pittshurg, I<S 66762. since with or fun, MICHELLE RHOADES (Stage Manager) is a proud Pitt State Alumni from Allen, Texas who has had a passion for theatre and the arts since she was young. Her professional focus is in costume design and construction; however, she also enjoys all aspects of theatre including acting, directing, and stage managing. Michelle is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with PSU Theatre and with Gil Cooper once more! In addition to The Madwoman ofChaillot, she is currently working as the costume designer for ICC Theatre's production of Time Stands Still, in Independence, KS, which premiers November 17th. Pittsburg State University Theatre presents Piece of Cake ~--- 9~~~~ n: 'PI ~dw<J1Ih-~ <JI e~tto--:( The Madwoman of Chaillot is set in the Spring of 1947. _ FREE health evaluations for any age _ Excercise coaching only $lS/month _ Healthy shakes & smoothies on the go _ Weight Loss Challenges for groups _ Complete line of affordable health and fitness products (b20) b87-3~24 Family owned and operated! 512 N. Broadway. Pittsburg, KS 66762 The location is Paris, France. Act I: The cafe Chez Francis There will be one 15-minute intermission. Act II: Countess Aurelia's Cellar- 21 Rue de Chaillot Please turn off all electronic devices before curtain. No flash photography or video recording is permitted. For the comfort of other audience members, please take noisy children to the lobby. This production features the use of electronic cigarettes that do not emit harmful ingredients into the air. Thank you and enjoy the show! n: PI ~dw0114~ 01 (}A,tvitto'7t (}~ 1)1 (}~t/Vt;~c::t ~ (In order of appearance) BY JEAN GIRAUDOUX ADAPTED BY MAURICE VALENCY Martial the Waiter. DA VID SOWARDS Paulettell "Lady LARA ISMERT Little Man/Vagabond/Z'" Director. Scenic Designer/Technical Director. Costume Designer. Lighting/Sound Design Memorial Auditorium TD GIL COOPER DOUG BENNETT LISA QUINTEROS DOUG BENNETT JASON HUFFMAN Prospector Prospector. JOHN SULLIVAN Angelique/Vagabond JESSIE DENTON Jacques GRIFFIN COOPER The President AUSTIN CURTRIGHT Baron/S'" President/J'" Adolphe Street Singer Stage Manager. MICHELLE RHOADES* Asst. to the Stage Manager BETH NEWHOUSE Lead Property Coordinator. ROBYN HILT Assistant Property Coordinator. MICAH BLACK* Lead Hair/Make-up Designer. CHELSEA SMITH* Asst. Hair/Make-up Designer JORDAN LEPOGLOW Memorial Auditorium Staff. AUSTIN CURTRIGHT Memorial Auditorium Staff , LINDEN LITTLE Memorial Auditorium Staff. KIRSTEN BURKE Public Relations/Advertising Manager NADIA MARlI House Manager. JOHNATHON EASTMAN Poster/Program Cover Artist COREY HINE r:~o~t (}"t;eM) JESSICA BERBERICH, CASSIDY CURT JESSIE DENTON, CARLA DEPICOLI NOELLE KOWNSLAR, MANUEL LALICKER MIRANDA MCCUSITION, KATY NEWDIGGER DAVID PATTERSON, ERIC SEELEY SETH TOMASSI * indicates members of Alpha Psi Omega, Theatre Honor Society. CHRIS ALEXANDER HALEY WOLF Flower Girl MORGAN BEECH Ragpicker ROBERT WILSON* Sergeant/J" Press Agent. Policeman/Vagabond/Z'" nd Therese/2 BRETT BAKER* Press Agent. Lady The Deaf-Mute DAL TON JAY NELSON JORDAN LEPOGLOW TAYLOR PATTERSON Shoelace Peddler Irma ROBYN HILT MICAH BLACK* Broker/Z'" President/Z'" Adolphe Street Juggler Dr. Jadin/l JACOB HACKER sr MICHAEL HOLLERON JEANINE KUNSHEK* Adolphe Madeline/Vagabond Jeorgette JOEL YBARRA * LYNN JONES CORIN COOPER Mathilde/J'" Lady LAUREN RAUNIKER Renette/Vagabond COURTNI DILLARD Doorman/J'" Prospector. Countess Aurelia the Madwoman ofChaillot Pierre Sewer Man/l SAM HARDY KRISTY MAGEE CONNOR GOODMAN 51 Press Agent ETHAN CALDWELL * Madame Constance CHELSEA SMITH* Mademoiselle CEYELI CORBETT Gabrielle Madame Josephine VICTORIA SMITH The Madwoman ofChaillot was written only a few years before playwright Jean Giraudoux's death in 1944. He wrote it during the Nazi occupation of France and having watched the rape and plunder of Europe by two World Wars, he knew well that the lust for money and control is destructive to the quality of our lives. The Madwoman of Chaillot is a satire with eccentric characters and an outlandish plot but beneath the play's smooth exterior lays a fierce commentary on greed, materialism and the quest for power. While this play was written over seventy years ago it is a prophecy for today -look at our culture's infatuation with material goods, our worshipping of those with lots of money and our disgust with those who don't have it. There seems to be an attitude now that as long as "I get mine" then it doesn't matter what or who else suffers. However, Countess Aurelia, the Madwoman of Chaillot, tells us that we should not only celebrate the wonders of life but stand up and fight for them as well! 1 know that this play has been a celebration for me as working with such dedicated and enthusiastic people has been a joy. 1 hope that you find joy and wonder in your life too. -~t (}oor. 'f)~'t; r-~F"""""'::::;:::;~'!!!!!!!§?I" Director Gil Cooper is seen above giving cast members run through in the scene shop. feedback on their recent Kristy Magee, seen left, rehearses a courtroom scene where she has just u,.~'::;;E::li:~~ - ~_~--.J heard some very interesting information. KRISTY MAGEE (Countess Aurelia) is currently working . on her MA in Communication at PSU. Past PSU shows include Brass Tacks, "Helen" in The Water's Edge, and "Susan" in Woman In Mind. Kristy is thrilled to be a part of this production. She looks forward to directing Dead Man Walking in the spring. She is forever thankful to her daughter, Ainslee, and her husband, Nathan, for their uplifting spirits and amazing support. JOHN SULLIV AN (Prospector) is new to Pittsburg, having recently retired as a NYS Assistant Attorney General, and Deputy Medicaid Inspector General in Albany, N.Y. He is a widower and the father of four grown daughters. This is his second foray into the world of community theatre, having had a cameo role in a comedy by a local playwright in Sackets Harbor N.Y. Sullivan states that the message of the play is a timely one and that he is glad to be involved in this PSU production. ROBERT WILSON (Ragpicker) has always been interested in theatre. He has been seen in a few productions here at Pittsburg State University such as The Jungle Book and Midsummer Night's Dream. Wilson states that he can really relate to his role as the Ragpicker in the sense that he cares about those around him and wants the best for them., just as the Ragpicker does. ~--~--------------~------------------------~------~~~~~~------~--~~~~.~--~ AWQ National Honorar,SJ Theatre The design inspirations for The Madwoman of Chaillot are a mixture of old and new, past and present, re-purposed fabrics and items along with hopeful new ones carrying bright thoughts of a better future. Societ,SJ 5reak a leg! From the Alpha Epsilon Theta chapter Alpha Psi Omega Pittsburg State U niversit9 If that seems slightly off kilter, it is because everything about The Madwoman ofChaillot is just that. There are mad touches here and there, out of place, but fitting in the world of the misfits like Countess Aurelia and her Clochards (street people). It all fits in the Grande Scheme of things. My inspirations came from the late 1940's-early 50's photographers, who with their black and white shots created their own genre of art, French Humanist Photography, and the photographers who graced the covers of magazines with French fashion, reviving an industry in periL A few of these include Richard Avedon, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Doisneau, and Willy Ronis. These artists made France into France again, amidst a shell-shocked Europe and a world seeking to build itself up again, just as the Madwoman and her People of Paris hope to save and protect their beloved home in their own, albeit crazy, way. at I hope you enjoy our interpretation. Thanks to all of the costume crew members, you are fantabulous! Special thanks to Michelle Rhoades who kept me semi-sane and provided food when necessary! Enjoy the show! · . ~ II. Clr€le alive solutions ~, 9·1.3.4&S~A'?'~. ,crareYClt'me:wgnnClIJ.com ~, 'l ~ .~ ~i~ -.~_---'- ...,., ._' ..rj . \ Costume designer, Usa Quinteros, is seen here looking through reference material in between r The design for this set comes from research of Paris cafe's and old stone wall cellar photos. Pictured to the left is one of the many sketches that PllYSlcal AdrJress Mailing Addlcss 260 N. Industrial Drive Frontenac, KS 66763 792 E. 610th Avenue Pittsburg, KS 66762 v6-''--------------------------' are used in the production of the set. Phone 620·231·5420 or Cell 620·249·5420 It was a major challenge to get two full sets designed and stay within budget. The "modular" concept was derived from budgetary influences as well as stage space ...both on and off stage that is. However, the result came out nicely and all goals were met. TRANSPORTA nON, lLC L{{'uy RfHlwpI lI1~nauinu Mell1ber·Dis~atcher Pflysic.ll Address Office Phone: 620.2:35.00411 Fax: (;20·2:~ I·HHaa Industrial Drive Frontenac. KS 66763 MililillgAr/dn'ss 792 E. 610tll A venue Pittsburg. KS 66762 260 N. WINE • SPIRITS • IMPORT BEERS • KEGS Centennial Liquor, LLC. 2308 S, Rouse Pittsburg, Ks 66762 620-232-3700 Open Sunday 12:00-8:00 p.m. Owners: Gay & Kent Grisham Doug Bennett, pictured with Stage Manager Michelle Rhoades, goes over a preliminary sketch of the set during a production meeting. r ZO{{- ZO{Z ~~~~# From left to right: Chelsea Smith, Robert Wilson, and Ceyeli Corbett. Broadway Productions Campus Bookstore Centennial Liquor, LLC Cicero Liquor Commerce Bank Fancy Hair and Nails In the Garden Jo Dee Burke, Shelter Insurance Larry's Diesel Repair, LLC Loree's Bridal and Formal Piece of Cake Nutrition Club PSU Office of Career Services R&C Transportation, LLC Rex Garner, State Farm Insurance Sweet Designs Cakery Tempra Collins Modeling & Acting School The Home Place The Little Shop of Flowers Pictured above are members of the Production Staff during a Monday night meeting. Stella Hasting Alice Hilt St. Mary's Colgan Theatre Department Mary Hilt In the Garden Loree's Bridal and Formal Susan Marchant Memorial Auditorium Pittsburg Community Theatre Roger Stumfoll Katie Robinson Shellie Blevins of The Home Place All the people who helped with details too numerous to count. A very special thank you to our friends and family for the wonderful support and encouragement you have provided us throughout this endeavor. We couldn't have done it without you! -7k '/?l~Offl-a:ntJ~ a:n-d oj P-t-O~-ion- tJkn//o-:t' 9'# We hope you enjoy the show and we look forward to seeing you again!