ShoeString Community Players History
Show: Love Rides The Rails
Opening: 06-26-1982
Place: Plaza Square Park
Cast:
Chad Kearsley, Lynn Oester, Myra Addington, Lyn Mueller, Alan Leach, Doug Beisley, Phil Brock, Nellie Justice and Mike MacDonald.
Director: Cheri Adams
Comments: Though not recognized initially as a ShoeString production, this was show has been adopted as ours since it involved people deeply involved with the cast of Brigadoon, and a production outside the jurisdiction of the school district.
Show: Brigadoon
Opening: 07-22-1982
Place: Olmscheid Auditorium
Cast:
Tommy Albright: Sean McKenney
Jeff Douglas: Rolf Adams
Sandy McGregor: Jim Susee
Meg Brockie: Cheri Adams
Archie Beaton: Chad Kearsley
Harry Beaton: Doug Beisley
Maggie Anderson: Kris Heller
Andrew McClaren: Al Petersen
Jean McClaren: Cheryl Oliver
Fiona McClaren: Chris King
Angus McGuffie: Ron Till
Stuart Dalrymple: Joe Nelson
Charlie Dalrymple: David Cook
Mr. Lundie: Gary Heide
Jane Ashton: Janelle Engstrom
Frank: Tony Gustafson
Townsfolk: Byron Bodie, Wilda Hatch, Sue Gauen, Sue Arriaga, Lynn Oester, Joan Heide, Helen Hasselblad, Diana Moorhead, Kristi Heide, Margaret Moorhead, Jim Petersen, Kitty Heide, Nancy Federici, Mary Petersen, Laurilee Oliver, Kalli Heide, Alan Leach, Bruce Stratton, Lisa Rieke, Barbara Cross, Lyn Mueller, Ken Moorhead, Nellie Justice, Emily Cook, Shannon Kissinger, Jodi Adams, Scott Kissinger, Catherine Federici.
French Horn: Jennifer Cheek
1st Clarinet: Bob Mayclin
2nd Clarinet: Shannon Lannigan
1st Trumpet: Jesse Meek
2nd Trumpet: Cindy Berrian
1st Violin: Paul Fischer
2nd Violin: Fran Pickering
Trombone: Doug Carr
Bass: Laura Woodruff
Viola: Viola Pruitt
Flute: Vicki Heller
Oboe: Joel Schmitz
Bassoon: Sharon Bilyeu
Percussion: Berkeley Smith, Karen Feimer, Cory Oliver
Piano: Julie Eaton
Director: Patricia Cook
Assistant To The Director: Robyn Powell
Musical Director: Bernard Bottens
Choreographers: Pat Todd, Linda Knowles
Production Manager: Bill Cade
Scenic Design: Junis Olmscheid
Technical Direction: John Schmor
Lighting: Shannon Nelson, Jeff Nelson, Jill Scudder
Business Manager: Alan King
Stage Crew: Roy Barbour, Darren Adams
Make-Up: Raelynn Young and Debbi Wert
Costumes: Patti Cook, Ellen Patterson, Shirley Lessard
Poster And Ticket Design: Cheri Adams
Program Cover: Robert Hasselblad
Comments:This was the first musical done by ShoeString and recognized as the first production of this theatre group.
Show: Storybook Theatre
Opening: 06-25-1983
Place: Plaza Square Park
Cast:
Sue Arriga, Melanie Harrison.
Show: Music Man, The
Opening: 07-21-1983
Place: Olmscheid Auditorium
Cast:
Harold Hill: Jon Corazza
Marian Paroo: Wilda Hatch
Jacey Squires: Chris King
Ewart Dunlop: Sean Mckenney
Oliver Hix: Dave Dworschak
Olin Britt: Bill Cade
Mayor Shinn: Tony Federici
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn: Shirley Lessard
Mrs. Squires: Barbara Cross
Maud Dunlop: Dena Nelson
Alma Hix: Sue Arriaga
Ethel Toffelmier: Wendy Ann Wood
Mrs. Paroo: Nancy Federici
Winthrop Paroo: Ryan Dato
Tommy Djilas: Jerry Susee
Zaneeta Shinn: Cheryl Oliver
Amaryllis: Emily Cook
Gracie Shinn: Shannon Kissinger
Constable Lock: Dean Ebert
Charlie Cowell: Joe Nelson
Salesmen: Gary Heide, Ken Moorhead, Dean Ebert, Roger Barbour, Phil Walrod.
Train Conductor: Rolf Adams
Chorus (not mentioned before): Barbara Whittick, Diana Teeples, Alena Erickson, Adrienne Clemmer, Debby Lamore, Cheri Adams, Chriselle Donaldson, Dottie Kloppman, Sue Gauen, Linda Knowles, Marian Mitchell, Jan Carlson, Joan Heide, Kitty Heide, Kris Heide, Chad Kearsley.
Band (not mentioned before): Catherine Federici, Karyl Heide, Micah Olson, Ceven Cullens, Nick Federici, Jodi Adams, Mandy Hull.
Dancers (not mentioned before): Terri Lungberg, Bill Vigil, Jill Scudder, Ricke Horner, Janelle Engstrom, John Thompson, Diana Moorhead, Ken Kilborn, Carlene Galloway.
(Understudies: Dana Kinney, Paul Schoen)
Orchestra: Janet Clithero, Viola Pruitt, Paul Fischer, Fran Pickering, Sue Goldman, Jay Chambers, Lynda Sato, Roxanne Knutson, Nancy Brecunier, Dick Uthmann, Ray Clithero, Steve Atchison, Brian Huffman, Dave Seger, Ben Miller, Berkeley Smith, John Brecunier, Jane Cross.
Director: John Schmor
Musical Director: Bernard Bottens
Set Design: Cheri Adams
Backdrops, Artistic Direction: Sean McKenney
Set Technician: Rolf Adams
Stage Crew: Darrin Adams, Scott Kissinger, Nick Federici, Shannon Ebert, Andy Barbour, Eric George, Cindy George, Jeff Nelson, Rich Hoffman, Torey Gregory.
Light Design: Christopher Shannon Nelson
Light Technician: Al Peterson
Sound Technician: Joby Lessard
Props Manager: Willa Ralphs
Props Assistant: Myra Addington
Publicity Manager: Chris King
Poster Logo Design: Bob Hasselblad
Makeup: Kris Heller, Kyle Franklin, Lynn Walker
Costumes Design: Patricia Cook, Teresa Ebert
Costume Construction: Patty Mattson, Tessi Burr, Teresa Ebert
Show: Arsenic And Old Lace
Opening: 10-08-1983
Place: Olmscheid Auditorium
Cast:
Abby Brewster: Della Schwab
Rev. Dr. Harper: Rolf Adams
Teddy Brewster: Tom Weaver
Elaine Harper: Roxanna Sheldon
Mortimer Brewster: Chad Kearsley
Mr. Gibbs: Rich Weaver
Jonathan Brewster: Nick Federici
Dr. Einstein: Matt Scudder
Officer O'Hara: Paul Schoen
Lieutenant Rooney: Roger Barbour
Mr. Witherspoon: Dean Ebert
Dead Body: Barney Sheldon
Director: Bill Cade
Assistant Director: Cheryl Oliver
Set Designer: Adrienne Clemmer
Stage Manager: Cheri Adams
Lights: Monte Keady, Rob Heller
Costumes: Barbara Cross, Patti Cook, Launa Thayer
Concession: Debbie Lamore, Marian Mitchell
Stage Crew: Chriselle Donaldson, Carlene Galloway
Set Construction: Lou Hall
Publicity: Mary Johnson
Video Production: Sean Mckenney
Show: Anything Goes!
Opening: 07-19-1984
Place: Olmscheid Auditorium
Cast:
Reno Sweeny: Mary Anne Foster
Billy Crocker: John Schmor
Moonface Martin: Shannon Nelson
Hope Harcourt: Cheryl Oliver
Mrs. Harcourt: Diana Teeples
Sir Evelyn Oakleigh: Chad Kearsley
Bonnie: Carol Novak
Whitney: Bruce Oswald
Chastity: Adrienne Clemmer
Charity: Sue Gauen
Virtue: Linda Pfannes
Purity: Susan Page
Modesty: Carla Ashton
Bishop/Captain: Ken Moorhead
Understudies: Dave Cook, Danny Domenighini
Reporter/Purser: Bryan Simmons
Photographer: Janelle Engstrom
Steward: Peggy Rolf
Ling: Kerry Jeffrey
Ching: Dave Hovater
Sailors: Mike Lamont, Al Petersen, Byron Loosli
Drunk Passenger: Rolf Adams
Girls: Vicki Parks, Debby Lamore
Passengers: Dottie Kloppman, Dave Cook, Roxanna Sheldon, Steven Moorhead, Lavina Thayer, Meghann Adams, Sue Arriaga, Danny Domenighini
Dancers: Becky Mikesh, Jodie Howard, Michelle Russell, Rebel Babcock, Byron Loosli
Alto, Tenor Saxophone: Bud Runyan
Clarinet: Craig Howard
Trombone: Steve Todd
Trumpet: Dave Chartrey
Bass: Dean Ebert
Piano: Robin Ward
Flute: Renee Starr
Percussion: Buddy Mayors, Bart Hafeman
Director: Pat Todd
Vocal Director: Wendy Wood
Combo Director: Holly Battson
Choreographer: Jeannie Romine
Production Assistant: Bill Cade
Costume Designer: Becky Wallace
Costume Construction: Margaret Moorhead, Marian Mitchell, Nancy Graham, Patrice Mattson, Gayle Clemmer, Janet Parashos, Carol Terry, Gretchen Clemmer
Programs: John Schmor, Cheri Adams, Teresa Ebert
Set Design: Cheryl Gray, John Schmor
Backdrops and Artistic Direction: John Schmor
Set Construction: Rich Russell, Ken Hanson, Jeff Nelson, John Hazen, Mandi Minikel
Sound: Joby Lessard
Light Design: Shannon Nelson
Assistant: Al Petersen
Light Technician: Jeff Nelson
Spotlights: Jim Petersen, Bill Ebert, Bobby Mcgarity
Props Manager: Willa Ralphs
Props: Rolf Adams, Carla Ashton, Donna Worley, Susie Worley
Publicity: Marian Mitchell
Stage Manager: Cheri Adams
Backstage Crew: Shannon Ebert, Scott Kissinger, Barney Sheldon, Mary Ann Cave
House Manager: Della Schwab
Make-Up: Shirley Lessard, Dorothy Kimmell, Jerry Susee, Margaret Moorhead
Show: You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running
Place: Elks Lodge
Opening: 09-28-1984
Cast:
Salesman: Randy Johnson
Harriet: Margaret Moorhead
George: Rolf Adams
Jill: Sue Gauen
Jack Barnstable: Joby Lessard
Herb Miller: Dave Cook
Dorothy: Jill Scudder
Richard Pawling: Ken Moorhead
Herbert: Joe Nelson
Muriel: Roxanna Sheldon
Directors: Cheri Adams, Shirley Lessard
Properties: Jan Carlson, Danielle Ebert
Makeup: Shirley Lessard
Show: Rehearsal For Murder
Opening: 11-16-1984
Place: Olmscheid Auditorium
Cast:
Alex Dennison: Jon Corazza
Ernie/Mr. Santoro: Joby Lessard
Sally Bean: Jill Scudder
Monica Welles: Cheri Adams
Loretta: Phyllis Smith
Lloyd Andrews: Matt Littau
Bella Lamb: Shirley Lessard
Karen Daniels: Kitty Heide
David Mathews: Paul Schoen
Leo Gibbs: Matt Scudder
Male Police Officer: Kevin Thornton
Understudy: David Price
Female Police Officer: Adrienne Clemmer
Man In The Auditorium: Dave Cook
Director: Bill Cade
Assistant Director: Della Schwab
Stage Manager, Costumes: Margaret Moorhead
Publicity: Debbie Smith
Makeup: Shirley Lessard
Props: Willa Ralphs
Sound: Joby Lessard
Lights: Scott Kissinger, Shannon Ebert, Mike Welch
Programs/Posters/Tickets: Adrienne Clemmer
Fly Loft: Ken Moorhead, Gretchen Clemmer, Shannon Adams
Tickets: Marian Mitchell, Rachel Clemmer
Publicity Crew: Roxanna Sheldon, Shannon Brien, Mike Lamont, Casey Smith