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The
East Brunswick
The
Community Arts Center
2010 - 2011 SEASON
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
THE “ON THE EDGE” SERIES PRESENTS:
Directed by Scott Goldman
September 10 - October 10, 2010 (No Show 9/17, 18 & 19)
As Bees In Honey Drown
e Crucible
by Douglas Carter Beane
Directed by Jonathan Wierzbicki
October 29 - November 21, 2010
Setting: The mid 90’s, New York City
Cast
A Christmas Carol
Directed and adapted by Tony Adase
December 10 - 19, 2010
Curtains
Directed by Robert Gargiullo
February 4 - 27, 2011
e Merchant of Venice
Directed by Andrew Parks
April 8 - May 8, 2011 (No Show 4/22, 23 & 24)
Hairspray
Directed by Anamaria Kalet
June 3 - 26, 2011
And Presenting The "On the Edge" Series:
As Bees In Honey Drown
Directed by Amy Levine
January 7 - 16, 2011
All the King's Women
Directed by Walter Placzek
March 11 - 20, 2011
(Shows and dates may change due to availability.)
www.playhouse22.org or call 732-254-3939 or email [email protected]
Alexa
Evan
Backup singer, secretary,
2nd muse
Woman, Carla, Bethany
Waiter, Ginny, Denise
Photographer, Ronald, Swen
Skunk, Mike
Kaden, Clerk
Amber, Illya, 1st muse
Andrea Ambs
Derek Mazukiewicz
Daisy Velazquez-Glasgow
Tonya Jenkins
Katie Matseur
Rudy Palma
Ken Paris
Aaron Ratzan
Angela Trombatore
Crew
Producer
Director
Stagemanager
Props
Costumes
Lights
Set
Sound
Sound Operator
Pete Matseur
Amy Levine
Katie McGillick
Kate Matseur
The Cast
Paul Carver
Ken Paris, Scott Brandt
Amy Levine, Peter Riga, Jr.
Paul Carver
Special Thanks to Circle Playhouse, Annmarie Matseur & Mark Kalet
The videotaping or audio recording of this performance is strictly prohibited.
“As Bees In Honey Drown” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
Playhouse 22’s On The Edge Series is an opportunity for directors to present lesser known or smaller works that might not be
suited to a full-scale production. The emphasis is on the play and the acting, not costumes, props or special effects. The shows
are presented with the audience on the stage, right in the middle of the action, allowing a ringside view as the story unfolds
around them. This season we are proud to present “As Bees in Honey Drown” by Douglas Carter Beane and “All The King’s
Women” by Luigi Jannuzi. We hope you’ll join us for future productions.
CAST BIOS
Andrea Ambs (Alexa Vere de Vere) is thrilled to part of this production, and have a chance to work
at this beautiful new theater. Many thanks to Amy and a wonderful cast & crew! She's performed
in numerous productions at various professional, regional and college theaters as an actor, director,
musician, composer and dialect coach. She holds a BME Degree from Temple U. and has studied
acting at Temple and The Walnut Street. Of the many and varied roles she’s been privileged to
play, her favorite role (so far) was Lusia in A Shayna Maidel. Andrea is an avid member of WomanSpace (which supports victims of domestic violence).
Tonya Jenkins (Woman, Carla, Bethany) is in her 1st production at playhouse 22. She has worked
with circle players in Piscataway and has done some theater wile in college and highschool. Tonya
is excited to be in this production of "As bee's in honey drown." She wishes to thank her loving husband Jimmy who supported her in this endeavor. Thank you to an amazing cast and Crew who
made this show possible.
Kate E. Matseur (Waiter, Denise, Ginny)/Props) is so pleased to be back on stage at the Playhouse
after stage managing Jewtopia here last June, and receiving a NJACT nomination for it. In addition
to being the recording secretary here at the Playhouse, she is constantly helping with productions
wherever she can, as you can tell by her also doing props for this show. This season, Kate has
stage managed Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and The Christmas Toyshop at Villagers Theatre, and plans
to be more 'on-stage' this spring season. Kate would like to thank: Pony for getting me involved in
the show; MOMA for always being there; her friends and family who always support her; and the
cast and crew for a hilarious time! And just a reminder...there are no small parts, just small actors :)
Derek Mazukiewicz (Evan) is very happy to be returning to the Playhouse stage. He was last seen
here as Chris O’Connell in Jewtopia, as Pfc. Louden Downey in Villagers Theater’s "A Few Good
Men" and as Algernon in “The Importance of Being Earnest” at Circle Players. He would like to
thank Amy for this wonderful opportunity! And thank you Nan and Pop for always watching over
me. He would also like to thank his friends and family for always putting up with all the rehearsal
time. And to the Polish Mafia, the words can not express.
Rudy Palma (Photographer/Ronald/Swen) is a student, writer and actor making his debut with Playhouse 22. Thanks to Amy, the impressive cast and crew and most of all those in attendance. There
are many options with which to spend your leisure time, and we are grateful you have chosen the
theatre.
Ken Paris (Skunk, Mike) was most recently seen in Playhouse 22’s “The Crucible.” He also appeared
this season in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” and stage-managed “A Christmas Carol.” Last season he appeared in “You Can’t Take It With You” and in Villager’s Theatre’s
production of “A Few Good Men.” Next up, a role in Playhouse 22’s “Curtains.” Long-time Playhouse 22 audiences may remember him from the 80’s and 90’s in “Dames at Sea,” “Baby,” “Sweet
Charity," “Kiss Me, Kate,” and many others, but if you do your memory is better than his.
Aaron Ratzan (Morris Kaden/Clerk) is honored to be working with this amazing cast and crew.
Aaron was last seen on stage as Adam in "Jewtopia" here at Playhouse 22. Other recent acting:
Fred/Marley in WRSU's "A Christmas Carol,” Gamble Gold in "The Legend of Robin Hood" (2010
Bucks County Renaissance Fair), and Franck the Wedding Planner in "Father of the Bride.” Recent
stage management: "You Can't Take It With You," "Knockout! A Night To Fight Cancer!," "All Shook
Up," "Love, Sex, & the IRS.
Angela Trombatore (Amber, Illya, Muse) is happy to be joining the very talented cast of As Bees in
Honey Drown. Some of her most favored previous roles include Kate in Love, Sex and the I.R.S.,
Mother Teresa in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Wilma in Lovers and Other Strangers, The Baker's
Wife in Into the Woods and Madge in Picnic. Angela would like to extend sincere thanks to her
family, friends and Michael for lending her out, as well as the cast, crew, production staff and Amy
for working so hard to put on a great production.
Daisy Velazquez-Glasgow (Backup singer, secretary, 2nd muse) makes her acting debut on this
stage! Though she has never performed before this production, she has really enjoyed the experience. She finds the challenge of a live show thrilling. She would like to thank her family and friends
for their support and love. Also thank the theatre family for welcoming her and hope to learn more
about acting in future shows.
CREW BIOS
Pete Matseur (Producer) – Thanks to a great cast and crew. Break a Leg.
Amy Levine (Director) has worked with Playhouse 22 as a director and as an actor and is happy to
be back. She has directed shows in the local area such as “Love, Sex and the IRS” (Main Street),
“Lion in Winter” (Circle Players), “Two by Two (Marlboro Players) and “Visiting Mr. Green,” “Dracula,” “Beau Jest,” “1776,” (Playhouse 22). Her next project will be at EVP directing “Beau Jest.”
She is also an accomplished actor/singer playing leads in such shows as “Leader of the Pack,”
“Falsettos” (Perry Award Winner), “Godspell,” “Into the Woods,” “Fame,” “Pippin,” “1776,”
“Once on This Island,” and many others. Amy wishes to thank Katie, Pete, Ken, and her love of her
life. Working with this cast has been a wonderful experience and she hopes everyone enjoys the
show.
Katie McGillick (Stage Manager) has a B.A. in Theatre from Messiah College. She has worked on
past productions such as: Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Godspell, Dead Man Walking, The Importance
of Being Ernest, Bald Soprano, Fantasticks, Twelfth Night, The Plays the Thing, Romeo and Juliet,
Barefoot in the Park, etc. Katie has also worked for the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey as a
carpenter and with several other theatres. Break a Leg everyone!
In MeMoRIAM
is season is lovingly dedicated to
Michelle Catania and noah Wolf Landis
taken from our lives far too soon.
is program has been made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for
the Arts; through a grant provided by the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage
Commission/Board of Chosen Freeholders.