Madwoman of Chaillot

by Jean Giraudoux

Directed by Mary Ruth Lynn

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Other Programming at the Arts Center...

Past GP Seasons....

2006-2007
How the Other Half Loves
The Fantasticks
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
Into the Woods
The Road to Mecca

2005-2006
Cemetery Club
Little Shop of Horrors
No Sooner Won Than Wed
Laura
Quilters

2004-2005
1776
A Voice of My Own
The Pirates of Penzance
Run For Your Wife
Pippin

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March 21-23, 28-30, 2008

Giraudoux's political cynicism is amply evident in this satirical and socially relevant story that expounds truths through the mouths of characters who seemingly would be the least credible...a histrionic woman and a rag picker. It's clear that even in the 40s, Enron tactics were alive and well, although there was no name for it yet.

The Cast & Photos

Carol Davenport (Aurelia) is a long-time member of GP, where she has acted, directed, done musical direction and designed sets and costumes. She has also appeared at Hackmatack Repertory Theatre, Hackmatack Playhouse, the Mill Pond Center, New London Barn Playhouse and Cortland Repertory Theatre, Cortland, NY. Acting credits include roles in over 100 productions, ranging from Little Mary Sunshine to Lady Macbeth. Personal favorites include Amanda in Private Lives, Eleanor in The Lion in Winter and the title role in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. She played Lucille in Garrison Players' Spotlight award-winning production of The Cemetery Club, and was last seen as Madame Arcati in the Player's Ring production of Blithe Spirit and in GP’s satire, “We the People...”


	Suzy Allen (Constance) is thrilled to be back on stage with Garrison Players, having spent the past several years tied up with her real job. Most recently, her involvement has been backstage, stage managing Cemetery Club and No Sooner Won Than Wed. On stage, her favorite roles include Spanky in All She Cares About is the Yankees, Melissa in Love Letters and Jessie in ‘Night Mother. In her real life, Suzy is the Director of Financial Aid at UNH and lives in Dover with Sam, Benny, Maggie, Andy and Jake.


			Barbara Dunnington (Gabrielle) has been associated with Garrison Players since 1973 and currently is the Treasurer of the organization. For the past several years, she has been most active behind the scenes and this will be her first performance on stage at the Arts Centre. She played Lily Parker Doomsbury in the Murder Mystery, A Fatal Combination and appeared in the recent GP production of We, the People. Barbara has performed in several other murder mysteries, but Madwoman is the first actual play she has been in since we opened at GPAC.


	Tinka Finley (Josephine) has acted (Two by Two, Quilters, Fiddler on the Roof, ‘night, Mother), and directed (Pirates of Penzance, Oklahoma, The Sound of Music,) as a long-time member of GP. She spent 19 summers on stage at Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick and has also performed at the former Dover Repertory Theatre, Gamaliel Theatre in Durham, and the Rochester Opera House. Some of her favorite roles include the psychiatrist in Agnes of God, Katisha in The Mikado, and Lotte Schoen in Lettice and Lovage. Offstage, Tinka runs the computer lab at Horne St. Elementary School in Dover.

			Todd Seely (Ragpicker) is very pleased to be returning to the stage at GP. He was last seen as David in the GP productions of To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday and Little Shop of Horrors. Some of his more memorable roles in the past have been Elwood P. Dowd in Harvey, Lord Fancourt Babberly in Charley's Aunt, Paul Bratter in Barefoot in the Park and Luther Billis in South Pacific. Todd plays guitar and sings in different bands in the area and works with the youth group at First Parish Church in Dover.


			Jim Gelinas (President) has always enjoyed his productions with GP - especially those Dinner Theatre Murder Mysteries! That’s why he keeps coming back. Over the past 20 years, Jim has appeared in several stage productions in the seacoast area as well as Improv shows and TV commercials. He’s also an advisor for the drama club at Rochester Middle School where he maintains some sanity as a Guidance Counselor for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.


	Paul Lefevre (Baron) was seen last year in GP’s The Fantasticks. He lives in East Rochester and is the Reading Specialist at East Rochester Elementary School. Last summer he played Frank in Weekend Comedy with Lakeside Players and in Targets with Northwood Theater Workshop. Other roles include Felix Unger in The Odd Couple, Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, Matthew Cuthbert in Anne of Green Gables, John Utterson in Jekyll and Hyde, Marc in ART, and Weller Martin in The Gin Game, which he will reprise in April with Lakeside Players. He thanks everyone who continually supports his theatre endeavors.


			Bob Milner (Prospector) is excited to be a part of the cast in his first production with GP and thanks Mary Ruth Lynn for this opportunity. “This has been a very enjoyable and fun experience working with a bunch of great cast members.” Bob was seen as Danforth in I'm Not Rappaport at the Mill Pond Center in Durham and Hans Van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank in Derry. Bob' first role, after starting his acting career last year, was the leading role in Cheaper by the Dozen at the Rochester Opera House. When not rehearsing and acting, Bob spends his "real" work time as a pharmacist for Hannaford. Bob lives in Durham with his wife and three children and would like to thank them all for their support and accepttance of his crazy schedule.


	Greg Bell (Broker) Greg Bell is happy to once again be onstage in a GP production. In addition to theater he enjoys mountain biking, reading, singing in The Bell Center Jazz Choir and (when he has the time) being a couch potato. Greg would like to thank his wife, son and dog for putting up with him.


	Derek R. Brigham (Pierre) has performed at venues such as Sanford Maine Stage, Exeter Players, Prenumbral Productions, Portland Lyric Theatre and numerous others. Some of his past credits includ Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie, Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, George Gibbs in Our Town, and Emcee in Cabaret. Most recently, Derek directed A Christmas Carol at Sanford Maine Stage. He also dabbles in independent filmaking, currently co-directing and editing a film entitled Altering Conclusions to be released this summer (www.goldshoeproductions.com). Derek is thrilled to be working at GP for the first time and hopes that you all enjoy the show.


			Linda Saucerman (Irma) is a newbie to Garrison Players and is thrilled to be working with such a fantastic cast and production team. Before moving to The Granite State, Linda studied comedy improv for four years in NYC. This performance marks the first time Linda will be delivering memorized lines on stage -- and not just coming up with words and ideas off the top of her head!


	Jerry Finley (Dr. Jadin) has been a member of GP for many years and has performed in The Fantastics, 1776, Pirates of Penzance, and We, the People. He directed No Sooner Won Than Wed for GP last season, and wielded hammers and paint brushes on occasion. Other performance venues are UNH, Hackmatack, the former Dover Repertory Theatre, and Theatre-by-the-sea. When nbot on stage, Jerry is an avid gardner.



			Fred Bloise (Sergeant) is on the GP stagefor the first time, but performed in GP’s recent "Dinner Theater Benefit." He lives in Rollinsford with his wife, three spirited children, and two adventurous cats. After watching his wife perform in numerous seacoast productions, he is thrilled to join her in this show and dedicates his performance to his family. Thanks to GP for this opportunity.


	Bryan Olivier (Policeman) is pleased to be making his GP debut. Bryan is active on the GP board as web designer and has done corporate voice-over work for NH Public Television and Comcast. Bryan can also be seen in local clubs playing guitar in a rock band. A Dover native, Bryan now lives in Durham with his wife Mary and three children and works as a management consultant/corporate trainer and freelance graphic designer.

The Vagabonds (clockwise from front)

Monique Bloise (Waitress) is thrilled to return to GP where she has performed for Dramedy Productions (and at Prescott Park) in Into The Woods and A Christmas Carol. She lives in Rollinsford with husband Fred and has enjoyed this opportunity to perform with him and make new friends. She sends lots of love to her children: Aubrey Holtz, Jordan Holtz and Casey Bloise, and kitties Pumpkin and Milo! Always remember ~ "forget regret for life is yours to miss"!

Rich Salvati (Street Singer) After a brief interruption since his debut as Hairless Joe in L’il Abner in 1975, Rich Salvati is terrified to be back on stage once again subjecting his delicate psyche to public ridicule. He thanks son Sam and daughter Isabelle for not terrorizing mom, Kate, badly enough for her to insist he give up the dream and come home every night. He also thanks Tom Dunnington for letting him out of the basement long enough to do this.

Buz Cook (Doorman/Little Man) was inspired watching his 8 year old son in the recent production of TheWizard of Oz. It has been since high school that Buz has been on stage and he is thrilled to be here. Buz is grateful to his wife Mary and son Hyatt for giving him the time to participate in this wonderful play.

Francois Lamothe (Juggler) was Narrator and mysterious man in last year's Into the Woods and he designed that set, as well as the set for Madwoman. His set for Quilters was nominated for a NH Theatre Award. He is happy to have found a theatrical home at GP. He will be the Juggler tonight and soon to be President of GP at the next annual meeting. Don't think he will be like one of "those" presidents mentioned in this play. When not on stage, he keeps himself busy pastel painting and seeing patients at the Portsmouth Dental Studios.

Phil Adams (Deaf Mute) has previously been seen as a Baron and a Reporter with GP a Narrator with Seacoast Rep, a Grandfather and Bar owner at Prescott Park, and a Miser, Ghost, Father and Businessman with Dramedy Productions and can now add Deaf-Mute to that list.

Scott Seely (Street Painter) not pictured

Danielle Souza (Flower Girl) not pictured

Portrait photographs courtesy of Photography by Carin
(except Derek Brigham & Fred Bloise by Bryan Olivier)

Show photographs & web design by Bryan Olivier

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