The University of Michigan-Dearborn Players’ Club
Lysistrata: February 23-24, 2001
Lysistrata
2001 Dearborn Press & Guide Editors Award WINNER:
Lauren Russette, Best Actress in a Short Play or One-Act
Sarah
Mollner, James Poisson, & Meredith Valant
on behalf of
The University of Michigan-Dearborn Players' Club
present
by Aristophanes
translated by Jeffrey Henderson
book by Focus Publishing
The ancient Greek play where an army of men gets screwed.
February 23 & 24, 2001
STARRING
Andy Cartwright Tasha Cronenwett Ben Dickinson
Sharon Emeigh Mickie Finn
Jon Finnegan Cindy Gontko Brandon Hayes
Nathan Hughes Maureen McEachern
Erica Marks Joe Morbach James Poisson
Brandy Pouliot Jason Roark
Lauren Russette Meredith Valant Nathaniel Wright
Diana York Tami Younis
PRODUCERS
Sarah Mollner James Poisson Meredith Valant
DIRECTOR
Sarah Mollner
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS
Maureen McEachern Erica Marks Tami Younis
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Scott Montgomery
SET DESIGN
LSSC (Lysistrata Secret Set Cabal)
COSTUME DESIGN
Erica Marks
MAKEUP
Lauren Russette Diana York
PROP MANAGER
Bethany Bray
PROGRAM
Meredith Valant
CAST LIST
in order of appearance
Lysistrata - Lauren Russette
Calonice - Cindy Gontko
Myrrhine - Diana York
Stratyllis - Maureen McEachern
Women's Chorus 1 - Tami Younis
Women's Chorus 2 - Mickie Finn
Garlicville Girl 1 - Sharon Emeigh
Garlicville Girl 2 - Brandy Pouliot
Lampito - Erica Marks
Ismenia - Meredith Valant
Korinthian Girl - Tasha Cronenwett
Leader - Brandon Hayes
Men's Chorus 1 - Jason Roark
Men's Chorus 2 - Nathan Hughes
Magistrate - Andy Cartwright
Policeman 1 - Jon Finnegan
Policeman 2 - James Poisson
Policeman 3 - Nathaniel Wright
Policeman 4 - Joe Morbach
Rodney Balling - Ben Dickinson
Kid - Erica Marks
Spartan Herald - Jon Finnegan
2nd Magistrate - Joe Morbach
Spartan Ambassador - James Poisson
Athenian Ambassador - Nathaniel Wright
Peace - Sharon Emeigh
Spartan - Meredith Valant
Athenian - Tasha Cronenwett
clockwise from left foreground:
Meredith Valant as Ismenia, Maureen McEachern as Stratyllis, Sharon Emeigh as Garlicville Girl, Brandy Pouliot as Garlicville Girl, Diana York as Myrrhine,
Lauren Russette as Lysistrata, Erica Marks as Lampito, Tami Younis as Women’s Chorus, Mickie Finn as Women’s Chorus, Tasha Cronenwett as Korinthian Girl
DIRECTOR'S NOTESon behalf of
The University of Michigan-Dearborn Players' Club
present
by Aristophanes
translated by Jeffrey Henderson
book by Focus Publishing
The ancient Greek play where an army of men gets screwed.
February 23 & 24, 2001
STARRING
Andy Cartwright Tasha Cronenwett Ben Dickinson
Sharon Emeigh Mickie Finn
Jon Finnegan Cindy Gontko Brandon Hayes
Nathan Hughes Maureen McEachern
Erica Marks Joe Morbach James Poisson
Brandy Pouliot Jason Roark
Lauren Russette Meredith Valant Nathaniel Wright
Diana York Tami Younis
PRODUCERS
Sarah Mollner James Poisson Meredith Valant
DIRECTOR
Sarah Mollner
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS
Maureen McEachern Erica Marks Tami Younis
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Scott Montgomery
SET DESIGN
LSSC (Lysistrata Secret Set Cabal)
COSTUME DESIGN
Erica Marks
MAKEUP
Lauren Russette Diana York
PROP MANAGER
Bethany Bray
PROGRAM
Meredith Valant
CAST LIST
in order of appearance
Lysistrata - Lauren Russette
Calonice - Cindy Gontko
Myrrhine - Diana York
Stratyllis - Maureen McEachern
Women's Chorus 1 - Tami Younis
Women's Chorus 2 - Mickie Finn
Garlicville Girl 1 - Sharon Emeigh
Garlicville Girl 2 - Brandy Pouliot
Lampito - Erica Marks
Ismenia - Meredith Valant
Korinthian Girl - Tasha Cronenwett
Leader - Brandon Hayes
Men's Chorus 1 - Jason Roark
Men's Chorus 2 - Nathan Hughes
Magistrate - Andy Cartwright
Policeman 1 - Jon Finnegan
Policeman 2 - James Poisson
Policeman 3 - Nathaniel Wright
Policeman 4 - Joe Morbach
Rodney Balling - Ben Dickinson
Kid - Erica Marks
Spartan Herald - Jon Finnegan
2nd Magistrate - Joe Morbach
Spartan Ambassador - James Poisson
Athenian Ambassador - Nathaniel Wright
Peace - Sharon Emeigh
Spartan - Meredith Valant
Athenian - Tasha Cronenwett
clockwise from left foreground:
Meredith Valant as Ismenia, Maureen McEachern as Stratyllis, Sharon Emeigh as Garlicville Girl, Brandy Pouliot as Garlicville Girl, Diana York as Myrrhine,
Lauren Russette as Lysistrata, Erica Marks as Lampito, Tami Younis as Women’s Chorus, Mickie Finn as Women’s Chorus, Tasha Cronenwett as Korinthian Girl
As a first time director, this play was a challenge. There were twenty parts that needed to be filled and more than a handful were male. As our club was shy of men, that gave me quite a bit of worry. My thanks go out to Nate, Ben, and Jason for stepping in and Jon for sticking with. A director is only as good as the people who support her; I also want to thank all my family, Mum, Dad, Tanya & Tom; My Crew: Erica, Mo, & Tami, Sprite & James. Also Joe who was always giving me encouragement. Finally, I'd like to thank Brandon for giving me a chance and the cast & crew for putting up with my indecision. Oh, and Suzanne, for not flaying me alive whenever I get to class.
From the very first time I read Lysistrata, I wanted to stage it. When the Players' Club offered, I jumped on the opportunity. I looked for the loosest of translations, feeling that this would keep the playwright's intentions intact. I was also annoyed by the chorus, and the idea of constant singing, so we canned that. And, to make things really different, we decided that 1950's Greece would be way more fun than togas. So walk with us, down a different leg of the Trousers of Time, and enjoy the massacre of a tantalizing classic.
Sarah A. Mollner
frau direktor
THANKS TO:
The Campus Writing Center
Bud & Jeanice Mollner
The Painting Poissons
Aaron Bennet
Aunt Sis
Ron Pullins
and
All persons who have ever donated
ugly green clothing to any thrift shop
in southeastern Michigan.
This performance is dedicated to the memory of
Jacqueline Lawson (May 10, 1951 - January 8, 2001)
The Campus Writing Center
Bud & Jeanice Mollner
The Painting Poissons
Aaron Bennet
Aunt Sis
Ron Pullins
and
All persons who have ever donated
ugly green clothing to any thrift shop
in southeastern Michigan.
This performance is dedicated to the memory of
Jacqueline Lawson (May 10, 1951 - January 8, 2001)
Since arriving at UM-D in 1985, Jackie Lawson's contributions as a teacher, scholar, colleague, and friend have enriched our community beyond measure. Her gifts, both by nature and a lifetime of dedication, were wit, compassion, and a brilliant intelligence. She was a devoted teacher, and her many awards reflect her passion for the craft. Jackie was especially committed to the liberal arts and to the education of working-class students. A stalwart defender of faculty governance and academic freedom, Jackie served on numerous campus committees, as chair of SACUA, and on the board of directors of the Academic Freedom Lecture Fund. Jackie was committed to making our community a better place by speaking out against injustice. She left us far too soon.
From The Dearborn Press & Guide, Richard Marsh, March 1, 2001:
"The Players Club, the student theater troupe at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, is definitely a drama company on the grow. The large number of cast members director Sarah Mollner drew for last weekend's production of Lysistrata bodes well for the fledgling acting group. The cast certainly gave their all for the opening night performance of Lysistrata Friday...the actors provided the audience with an entertaining hour of drama...Leading the cast of 20 was Lauren Russette, who was marvelous as the title character. Her stage presence and body language well supplemented her dynamic dialogue delivery and character creation...Erica Marks did an excellent job with costuming to create the proper visual display without keeping everything simple."
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