Season 19, 2022 - 2023
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Eight to the Bar/ista: Not Here, Not Now
Congratulations and THANK YOU to all the playwrights, directors, actors and crew of 8 to the Barista. We would like to announce and congratulate the winners of our Audience Choice vote: 1st Place Of Our Own Device by Dave Mansell 2nd Place The Prodigal Cow by Mark Harvey Levine 3rd Place The Interview by Joe Weintraub Thank you to all of the audience members for voting and supporting GreenMan Theatre Troupe. Join us in September for The Tempest. Auditions are July 24 and 25. ********************************************************************* GreenMan is thrilled to re-schedule "8 to the Bar/ista" - originally scheduled to perform summer 2020. This festival of short 10-minute plays was performed July 14-15-16 at 7 pm Brewpoint in Elmhurst [N York location]. Thanks to everyone who participated in "8 to the Bar/ista"! This program of eight 10-minute plays was performed in July. Here is the complete list of plays, directors, and performers. "There's No Place Like Nome" by Marilyn Zerlak, director Dan Hitzemann Ruth - Tammy White Myra - Kate Troc Leonard - Bruce Worthal "The Interview" by Joe Weintraub, director Gina Palmer performed by Danny Parrott and Pete Gately "Library Noir" by Bruce Boeck, director Mary-Carol Riehs Stella - Jami Johnson Nick - Pete Gately Howard - Harry Davis "Of Our Own Device" by Dave Mansell, director Mike Speller performed by Kim Brumirski, Heather Ristanovic, Harry Davis and Mike Speller "The Prodigal Cow" by Mark Harvey Levine Calf. Carolyn Pizzato Kid. Mary Proska "The End" by Patricia Motto, director Becca Easley The End - Alice Payton The Woman - Donna Miller "Minor Deviations" by Erin Osgood, director Rhys Read Townsend - Debbie Talab Proska McNally - Jay Battles Maeve etc - Gina Lutvi "Oy Vey Maria" by Mark Harvey Levine, director: Gina Palmer Mary - Erin Davidson Payton Ann - Tammy White Joseph, Joachim - Peter Piane King 1, Jewish Mother - Heather Steil Ristanovic King 2, Jewish Mother - Bruce Worthel King 3, Jewish Mother - Margie Gustafson Little Drummer Boy - Alice Payton |
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The Tempest
GreenMan opens the 2022-2023 season with one of Shakespeare's late romances. The production opens September 16 for 3 weekends, closing October 2. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. "The Tempest" mixes comedy, magic, and a love story with more serious themes of loss, revenge, forgiveness and freedom. The tale centers on Prospero and his daughter, Miranda, living in isolation on a remote island. After he conjures a storm to shipwreck his enemies, Prospero must decide whether to forgive their past crimes. Complicating matters, he discovers that his daughter has fallen in love with one of the royal castaways. Shakespeare's play is filled with music, magic, and fantastical characters. You will be enchanted by this wonderous theatrical event! The Cast: Adrian - Richard Holloman Alonso --- Rhys Read Antonio --- Katharina Beckerleg Ariel/Ceres --- Katherine Damisch Boatswain --- Harry Davis Caliban --- Justin Vidovic Child Miranda --- Alice Payton, Caitlin O'Connor Ferdinand --- Elliot Brtva Gonzalo --- Duard Mosley Juno --- Maggie Opal Master --- Debbie Proska Miranda --- Kay Rower Prospero --- Jim Turano Sebastian -- Matt Walsh Stephano --- Scott Surowiecki Trinculo --- Elizabeth Surowiecki |
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Spooky Stories and Songs of the Season
October 2022 Spooky Stories and Songs of the Season: Why not come out and celebrate the Halloween season with an evening of ghost stories, and spooky songs. for adults and older children! This show were performed on October 14th and 15 at 7:30 p.m. each evening. The cost is $10.00, payable by cash or check at the door. Performances were at the First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst, 232 S. York St., Elmhurst. Exterior photos in slideshow and still frames are by Ken Beach |
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Cemetery Walk 2022
GreenMan Theatre Troupe is pleased to be partnering again with the Elmhurst History Museum in their presentation of Graveside Stories Cemetery Walk. Cemetery Walks took place during the daytime on October 15th and 16th in St. Peter and St. Mary cemetery (310 Alexander St.). On performance days tours walked thru the cemetery, stopping at each character's grave to hear their story. The actors performed their solo or duo piece for each tour - several times each day. CAST: Mr. Johann Baethke (HOWARD RAIK) Mrs. Dorothea Baethke (MAURA SHEA) Wilbert Brettmann (ATHENA PAPADIMITRIOU) Alma Brettman (ERINI PAPADIMITRIOU) Maria Miche (KITT RECKER) Nellie LaFave (MARILYN CONNOLLY) Albert Ladwig (father) (PATRICK DEERING) Edward Ladwig (son) (MICHAEL TRAVER) Dr Harlan Tarbell (BRENT HAINES) PRODUCTION CREW Director: Becca Easley Costumer: Debbie Proska, Alma Read Magic Consultant: Athena Papadimitriou Exterior photos in slideshow and still frames are by Ken Beach |
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Ninja Pirate Princess and Ghost Pirate Prince
Congratulations to the cast of "Ninja Pirate Princess" and "Ghost Pirate Prince"!
Appearing in the production will be Elliot Brtva, Myra Giurovici, Erin Payton, Mary-Carol Riehs, and Erick Sosa.
This pirate adventure double bill is written by Cathleen Ann and directed by Katie Soria, assisted by Marilyn Connolly.
Show dates are November 4-13. The Friday shows are at 7pm, the Saturday shows are at 4pm and 7pm, and the Sunday shows are at 1pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 kids/students; age 2 and under are free, but may need to sit on a lap if we reach seating capacity.
Congratulations to the cast of "Ninja Pirate Princess" and "Ghost Pirate Prince"!
Appearing in the production will be Elliot Brtva, Myra Giurovici, Erin Payton, Mary-Carol Riehs, and Erick Sosa.
This pirate adventure double bill is written by Cathleen Ann and directed by Katie Soria, assisted by Marilyn Connolly.
Show dates are November 4-13. The Friday shows are at 7pm, the Saturday shows are at 4pm and 7pm, and the Sunday shows are at 1pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 kids/students; age 2 and under are free, but may need to sit on a lap if we reach seating capacity.
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Seasonal Stories and Songs
Get in the holiday spirit as storytellers from GreenMan Theatre perform.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the Elmhurst Public Library or on Zoom.
Storytellers are: Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff, Cassy Beach, Marilyn Connolly, Becca Easley,
Debbie Proska, Mary-Carol Rhies, Victoria Rebeck, Kitt Recker
Get in the holiday spirit as storytellers from GreenMan Theatre perform.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the Elmhurst Public Library or on Zoom.
Storytellers are: Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff, Cassy Beach, Marilyn Connolly, Becca Easley,
Debbie Proska, Mary-Carol Rhies, Victoria Rebeck, Kitt Recker
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Shooby Doo in "That’s the Way the Cookie Murders"
Angelo's Ristorante, 247 N York St, Elmhurst, February 24 - March 5 Congratulations to the cast of Shooby Doo in That's the Way the Cookie Murders! at GreenMan! Doug Peterson is joining our cast as "Henry." Kevin Hathaway is playing Guy Sanders Elliot Brtva is playing Fred Jones Elizabeth Ley is playing Daphne Blake Vinny Prisco is playing Shaggy Rogers Cayley D'Anna is playing Shooby Doo Debbie Proska is playing Beatrice Gwynneth Davidoff is playing Randy Stephen Pickering is playing Don Knotts Derek Dillon is playing Seamus Kimberlyn Gayle is playing Velma Dinkley Join us for Shooby Doo in That’s the Way the Cookie Murders!, Greenman Theatre’s brand-new Murder Mystery! Shooby and the gang, now adults, come to Elmhurst when they hear that Angelo’s restaurant is being haunted by a Cookie Elf who attacks anyone who orders dessert, including tonight’s guests! So it’s just the usual day for Mystery Incorporated, complete with friends new and old, clues, high jinks, and chase scenes. That is, until someone is murdered by a ghost from Elmhurst’s past. They’ve handled masked villains aplenty, but is the gang ready to take on its first MURDER investigation? Take a few Scooby Snacks for courage and join us at Angelo's Ristorante, 247 N York St, Elmhurst, February 24 - March 5. |
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Storytellers: The Mind and the Brain
GreenMan Storytellers presented a storytelling show on the theme of The Mind/Brain for the Elmhurst Public Library on Wednesday, March 22nd.
Explore the human psyche with the GreenMan Theatre Storytellers
The library encourages registration, but walk-ins may attend. The show will also be streamed, and for that you must pre-register online at Elmhurst Public Library's website.
Performers:
Cassy Beach
Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff
Marilyn Connolly
Melanie Conklin
Becca Easley
Katie Lahey
Kitt Recker
Victoria Rebeck
Joe Schram
Steven Soria
Larry Vietzke
Mary-Carol Riehs
GreenMan Storytellers presented a storytelling show on the theme of The Mind/Brain for the Elmhurst Public Library on Wednesday, March 22nd.
Explore the human psyche with the GreenMan Theatre Storytellers
The library encourages registration, but walk-ins may attend. The show will also be streamed, and for that you must pre-register online at Elmhurst Public Library's website.
Performers:
Cassy Beach
Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff
Marilyn Connolly
Melanie Conklin
Becca Easley
Katie Lahey
Kitt Recker
Victoria Rebeck
Joe Schram
Steven Soria
Larry Vietzke
Mary-Carol Riehs
Love and Tear Gas
World Premiere by Ken Levine
Directed by Craig Gustafson
performances: May 5 - 21, 2023
GreenMan Theatre Troupe is pleased to announce its next show – the world premiere of Love and Tear Gas, by Emmy Award winning writer Ken Levine (Cheers, Frasier, M*A*S*H, The Simpsons, etc.) Levine’s plays are riotously funny (literally, with this one), and with a depth of human awareness. Recent productions of Levine’s Upfronts and Personal and America’s Sexiest Couple at Aurora’s Riverfront Playhouse have been highly successful, artistically and financially. Directing will be GreenMan regular Craig Gustafson, winner of the 2022 Broadway World - Chicago Best Director Award for his production of Levine’s Upfronts and Personal.
Cast for Love and Tear Gas:
Kim, the glamorous young movie star, will be played by Chicago actor Annie Murtha. Murtha plays a performer who is willing to risk her career to learn how to help people.
Actor Joe Gomez of Palos Park will perform the role of Walter, a young man who is a sincere, smart, and a dedicated activist.
As the voice of reason and an equally dedicated smartass, who also knows a Surprising Secret, Larry will be played by Jay Battles of Chicago Ridge.
SYNOPSIS – a comedy taking place in Los Angeles in 1969 amidst rioting and Hollywood glamor. Movie star Kim Carlisle hooks up with political activist Walter Arbogast and moves from her mansion in Bel-Air to Walter’s shabby, dangerous house. Their relationship gets a bit rocky when Kim tries to reconcile her old life with her new one, with the assistance of handyman Larry. The rats are disturbing, her new political awareness endangers her movie career and then Walter says, “Oh by the way, I thought a baby would help our relationship,” and hands her a newly adopted baby. Will Kim survive any of this?
Photography by Ken Beach
World Premiere by Ken Levine
Directed by Craig Gustafson
performances: May 5 - 21, 2023
GreenMan Theatre Troupe is pleased to announce its next show – the world premiere of Love and Tear Gas, by Emmy Award winning writer Ken Levine (Cheers, Frasier, M*A*S*H, The Simpsons, etc.) Levine’s plays are riotously funny (literally, with this one), and with a depth of human awareness. Recent productions of Levine’s Upfronts and Personal and America’s Sexiest Couple at Aurora’s Riverfront Playhouse have been highly successful, artistically and financially. Directing will be GreenMan regular Craig Gustafson, winner of the 2022 Broadway World - Chicago Best Director Award for his production of Levine’s Upfronts and Personal.
Cast for Love and Tear Gas:
Kim, the glamorous young movie star, will be played by Chicago actor Annie Murtha. Murtha plays a performer who is willing to risk her career to learn how to help people.
Actor Joe Gomez of Palos Park will perform the role of Walter, a young man who is a sincere, smart, and a dedicated activist.
As the voice of reason and an equally dedicated smartass, who also knows a Surprising Secret, Larry will be played by Jay Battles of Chicago Ridge.
SYNOPSIS – a comedy taking place in Los Angeles in 1969 amidst rioting and Hollywood glamor. Movie star Kim Carlisle hooks up with political activist Walter Arbogast and moves from her mansion in Bel-Air to Walter’s shabby, dangerous house. Their relationship gets a bit rocky when Kim tries to reconcile her old life with her new one, with the assistance of handyman Larry. The rats are disturbing, her new political awareness endangers her movie career and then Walter says, “Oh by the way, I thought a baby would help our relationship,” and hands her a newly adopted baby. Will Kim survive any of this?
Photography by Ken Beach
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