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The St. Mark's Players Proudly Present

Book by Peter Stone ~ Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards

Directed by Jeff Breslow ~ Music Direction by J. N. Wickert III

Produced by Larry & Ellen Cardwell

Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International

The Players

 Act I

 INTERMISSION 

Act II

The Orchestra

Production Crew

A Prologue to 1776

Ann Bay

The men who came together in 1776 to sign the Declaration of Independence represented four major regions and cultures: the New England Puritans; the Virginia Cavaliers, the Delaware Valley Quakers, and the settlers of the Appalachian backcountry. All four of these groups immigrated to the colonies from the British Isles in a series of waves.

The first wave (1629-40) brought the Puritans, who settled in Massachusetts and then spread to parts of New York State and New Jersey and other New England colonies. The Puritans came out of a desire to create an ideal community striving to achieve a godly life based on rigorous Calvinist doctrine. In terms of social rank, the vast majority came from the middling strata of English society. They tended to be steady, sober, stoical, pious, and discreet.

In the second wave (1642-75) came the Virginians, whose culture was characterized by strong ties to the Church of England, well-defined levels of social rank, scattered settlements, large households, and a strong sense of personal honor. Many of Virginia’s social elite came from families in the upper ranks of English society; often the younger sons, who were forced to seek their own fortunes because of the English laws of primogeniture. The servants for these households were recruited from the lower-middle strata of English society. The bulk (two-thirds) of the colonists in Virginia, however, were tenant farmers.

The Friends (Quakers) came in the third wave (1675-1715) and settled in the Delaware Valley. Their society was founded on a Christian idea of spiritual equality, a suspicion of social hierarchy, a strong work ethic, and an ascetic way of life. Many became successful merchants in the port cities of Philadelphia and Newcastle.

In the fourth wave (1717-75) a group from the borderlands of North Britain settled in the colonies. Although from different countries of origin (Scotland, Ireland, England, and Wales) and of different social ranks, these immigrants shared a common culture marked by a fierce and stubborn pride and a variety Calvinistic denominations whose members continually fought among themselves. With encouragement from Quaker leaders, the North Britons moved rapidly west from Philadelphia into the Pennsylvania interior and south into the mountains of Maryland, Virginia, and the Carolinas.

From the beginning, these four major groups of immigrants did not get along. New Englanders thought the Virginians were morally corrupt.  Virginians thought the Quakers and the Puritans were pious hypocrites. Both the Virginians and the Puritans thought the Quakers were fraudulent radicals. And all three groups heartily disliked the North British border group on the grounds that they were savage barbarians.

Then, in the mid-eighteenth century, these four distinct British American cultures found themselves facing a major challenge from London’s new imperial elite. The way in which the descendants of the original settlers faced the challenge of the English Crown is marked by dramatic regional differences, which can be seen among those on stage in 1776. The members of the Continental Congress represented each of these groups, with their radically different histories. But somehow, they managed to come together, sign the Declaration of Independence, and win the Revolutionary War. Those at Mount Vernon, where I am responsible for the education programs, believe this absolutely could not have happened without George Washington and his fair-minded, charismatic leadership. Although Washington is never seen on stage in 1776, his presence is indeed an important part of the proceedings leading up to the Declaration.

Special Thanks to

The Rev. Paul R. Abernathy

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Washington, D.C.

Eric Swanson, event manager at the Mount Vernon Inn, for accommodating the cast retreat and lending 20 Windsor chairs

 Cynthia Elek for all her help, advice, and assistance

Pablo Zylberglait for his consultation and input

Youri Hair Salon, Washington, D.C.

Port Tobacco Players for lending the Tote Board and Calendar

Christ Church for rehearsal space

 George Gobel, Rick Gobel, and Mary at A.T. Jones & Sons, Baltimore, suppliers of our fabulous costumes

 Kevin Kosty for all his willing support

Janet Zavistovich, for special help with graphics

Restal Bell for lending us the violin

Steve and Carolyn Emery, for loan of their Suburban  for picking up chairs at Mount Vernon and costumes in Baltimore

John Sedgewick for Lyman Hall's watch

Souny Kodjanian, Metro Camera Photo Center, Inc., for extraordinarily fast photo processing

 Intermission Cookies prepared by Sweet Tooth Cakes & Pastries

The Wake Up the Earth Festival for cooperation

Nick Aliff for entertaining at Wake Up the Earth

Chris Tully for performing in St. Mark’s Worship Services

Margaret McGhee for joining us on the Crew

The Eastern Market Flyer Crew

Thanks for ad sales to Peter Eveleth, Bill Palander, Rick Rutherford, Larry Thompson, Ed Wilde and Alex Zavistovich

The Cast

Ian R. Adams (John Hancock) has been performing throughout the Washington metro area for the past 14 years. His favorite roles include Harry the Horse in Guys and Dolls (a role he has played four times for four different companies), Horace Vandergelder in Hello, Dolly, and Bill Sykes in Oliver!. Ian works as a computer programmer in Columbia, Maryland, and lives in Damascus, Maryland, with his daughter Megan. He would like to thank Mabel for all her love and support.

Mark Allen (Judge James Wilson) is happy to be appearing in a singing role in a musical, having been the Wizard in the Wizard of Oz, Doc in West Side Story, and Admiral von Schreiber in the Sound of Music. He would like to salute the director, who had the vision to cast him as a weak, indecisive, non-entity when he is so obviously leading man material. Brave choice, Jeff!

Nick Aliff (Courier) is performing in 1776 for the first time and enjoying himself thoroughly. He loves performing in musical theater and cabaret and variety programs and has appeared in shows such as Pippin and South Pacific. He plans on further collaboration with the St. Mark’s Players after this show. He is going on to university to major in theater.

Michael Andrew Jabez Blackburn (Joseph Hewes) returns to the stage after an eight-year hiatus. In the interim, this youngest-of-seven made a name for himself as a dot-com entrepreneur, lead singer, white-tablecloth waiter, chaos mathematician, and ersatz development administrator. He digs his improv theater classes at WIT! Michael caught the theater bug from Kate Blackburn, who recently appeared here as M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias.

Blakeman Brophy (Richard Henry Lee) is pleased to work with SMP for the first time. Previous performances include Lips Together Teeth Apart (LTA), Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (PGLT), Torch Song Trilogy (PCP), and Shenandoah and My Fair Lady (TAP). Blake has also directed Hello Dolly! (TAP—WATCH director nominee) and Call It Clover (TAP—NVTA Festival Outstanding Overall Production).

Fairfield Butt (Stephen Hopkins). Each production feels the same to me at the beginning: much work to be done, much energy expended, much creativity unleashed, much joy experienced along the way. We are happy you are here to experience the result. This is a wonderful piece.

Courtney Carter (Martha Jefferson) is pleased to be making her debut with SMP. Most recently she was seen in the DC area as Dawn in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Other roles dear to her heart are Chava in Fiddler on the Roof, Louisa in The Fantasticks, and Cassie in A Chorus Line. “Thanks, Larry and Ellen, for making this so enjoyable!”

John Condray (Robert Livingston) is happy to return to the SMP stage after a mere 14-year absence (Carousel). A regular performer in local theater, John’s favorite roles include Pirelli in Sweeney Todd, The Wiz in The Wiz, Ko-Ko in The Mikado, and his recent run as Ralph Rackstraw in GG&SS’s HMS Pinafore. John wishes to thank SMP and the directing team for letting him work his history jones and his theater jones together. Special thanks go to #1 fan Mattie Condray for 13 years of tenor toleration (as of April 20).

Pete Eveleth (Dr. Josiah Bartlett). This past June, Pete’s legal career turned to Capitol Hill after many years in the Executive Branch and private practice. So 1776 seems like a particularly apt vehicle for returning to the St. Mark's Players after far-too-long a hiatus. Previous SMP roles: Fiddler on the Roof (the Rabbi); Shadowlands (Warne), and The Lady's Not for Burning (Justice Tapercomb).

Jon Keeling (George Read) is jumping back into performing for the first time since he graduated from Kenyon College in 1998. He would like to thank all of his friends for their support, enthusiasm—and overwhelming desire to see him in a funny outfit.

Matthew Krell (Leather apron/painter), a senior at George Washington University, is making his SMP debut but has been performing for 13 years. He got his start in community theater in Hattiesburg, MS, and moved with abandon into student theater at GW his freshman year. Having annoyed every-one there, he decided to break into community theater in Washington to see how many he could annoy here. Favorite roles include Dvornichek and himself.

Joe Mancuso (Andrew McNair) is enjoying the role of Andrew McNair. He is a graduate of the National Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. He is grateful for the opportunity to work with SMP and thanks his wife, Leslie, for her constant support and encouragement.

Joe McDonald  (Roger Sherman) would like to thank the St. Mark's Players for giving him the opportunity to return to the stage after an absence of more than two decades.

Jerry McKenzie (Lewis Morris) is returning to the stage after a nearly 20-year hiatus. His last performance was on this stage as Sam Paris in The Crucible. Playing in that role helped him purge a portion of the piety imprinted on every cell of his body. His father and both his grandfathers were ministers. Jerry also appeared in SMP productions of the Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, and The Gondoliers.

Donald Neal (Benjamin Franklin) has acted, directed, or produced more than 100 D.C.-area plays since moving here in 1974. He is a retired Army officer and retired tennis teaching pro. His stage credits include appearances at Arena Stage, the Shakespeare Theatre, Signature Theatre, Lazy Susan and West End dinner theaters, and numerous community theaters. Favorite roles include Willy Loman, Sancho Panza, Marquis de Sade and, of course, Benjamin Franklin. This is his first appearance in an SMP production.

Paul Neiswander (Samuel Chase). This is Paul’s first appearance with SMP but the second time he has played Samuel Chase, having first presented the role in 1974. He has performed in several community theater productions in the Northern Virginia area, including Tevye in Fiddler, Nicely-Nicely in Guys and Dolls, Mayor Shinn in Music Man, and Bumble in Oliver. Paul has also stage managed Carousel and Brigadoon.

Rick Rutherford (Col. Thomas McKean). Rick’s connection to the Players dates back to 1988, when his daughter was cast in Wizard of Oz #1. Since then he has appeared on stage in six shows, performed most technical jobs, and served many years on the board of directors, including two as company president. He is married to one of the more successful SMP producers and is particularly grateful to have one final chance to perform with his son before Theo leaves for college to pursue a career in theater. Rick is grateful to the Players for being the vehicle that helped him discover the vibrant and special community that is St. Mark’s.

Theo Rutherford (Thomas Jefferson) is a senior at St. Anselm’s Abbey School. This is his ninth show on stage with the Players, not to mention countless productions spent behind the scenes. It’s a special show—his last with the Players before leaving for college, where he hopes to study theater, and perhaps the last he will do with his father. Thank you to all of the St. Mark’s community; it has been wonderful to grow up here.

Jack Snyder (Dr. Lyman Hall) has been involved in choral and theater arts for nearly 40 years, in Chicago, Richmond, Philadelphia, New York, and Washington. He has participated in operas, operettas, madrigals, church choirs, dinner theaters, song & dance, and a capella groups. With wife Michele and daughters Jacqueline and Danielle, Jack lives in Maryland, where he serves his country as an associate director at the National Library of Medicine.

Persis A. Sosiak (Abigail Adams) received the 2003 WATCH Award for Lead Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Maria in SMP’s The Sound of Music last spring. She has also appeared in SMP's “An Evening at the Tony’s” and the “20th Anniversary Gala.” Favorite roles include Louise in Gypsy (TCP) and Maggie in “A Chorus Line” (JeRM). Love to Eric.

Larry Thompson (Caesar Rodney) is appearing in his third SMP production, having previously performed in Amadeus and Man of La Mancha. The character of Caesar Rodney inspires him by his courage and unswerving support of American independence. A retired career federal employee, Larry lives on Capitol Hill with his wife, Darcy. His other pursuits include choral music, tutoring in the DC schools, and struggling to learn Spanish.

Christopher Tully (John Adams). This is Chris's 13th show with the St. Mark's Players over the past eight years, both front and backstage. These include on-stage appearances in Into the Woods (Baker), Dancing at Lughnasa (Michael), Pal Joey (Ludlow Lowell/producer), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Asher/Baker), Six Degrees of Separation (Ben, co-producer), Galileo (Andrea), the Players’ 20th Anniversary Gala and An Evening at the Tonys, and one of his favorites, The Good Doctor (Cherdyakov/Army). Chris has also been in productions by other community theaters, including the Elden Street Players (Richie in Streamers) and the Arlington Players (Bela Zangler in Crazy for You). A theater major from Drew University (along with a UVA law degree), Chris dedicates this performance to his favorite historian and personal Abigail, his wife Susan.

John Franklin Wagner (Charles Thomson) proudly returns to theater after a four-year hiatus. Drawn to this production by its convenience (he passes St. Mark’s walking to and from work), he has found his D.C. theater début a rewarding distraction from his sometimes dramatic life. He thanks his family and friends for their support over these past few months.

Ross Wolfarth (Edward Rutledge) last appeared on-stage playing the part of Jack in the 2002 SMP production of Into the Woods. He is delighted to return to the stage after spending the last two years attempting to graduate from Thomas Jefferson High School, where he is now a senior. He would like to thank his mother for unending support and tolerance.

Mitchell Wunsh (Reverend John Witherspoon) is happy to join 1776 for his second show with SMP. Among his many parts (D.C., St. Louis, and elsewhere), he has played a Nazi, a hippie, and now a reverend. His Jewish mother is proud. Mitchell sends hellos and hugs to his family, including the newest additions, his cute baby nephew Evan and his fiancée Supriya, whom he will wed in October.

Alex Zavistovich (John Dickinson) was recently seen as Edward Rutledge in Port Tobacco Players’ production of 1776 just six weeks ago. He must be a natural at villains because he’s never been cast as anything else. See him in July as Antonio in the Baltimore Shakespeare Festival’s production of The Tempest. Alex lives in Fort Washington with his wife Janet and their two Schipperke dogs, Zoe and Skeeter.

The Crew

Ceci Albert (co-chair, props) is delighted to return to the theater after a 30-year hiatus. A neighbor of St Mark’s for many years, she is happy to be able to share her love of crafts, her interest in what makes us uniquely “American,” and a 20-year collaboration with the Sedgewick family in participating in this production.

Susanne Allen (Crew, costumes and makeup) has been in many SMP productions, but this is her first time as a member of the crew. Her favorite roles were Katisha in The Mikado, Aunt Eller in Oklahoma!, and Sister Berthe in The Sound of Music. Her favorite show was Fiddler on the Roof. Susanne loves 1776 so much she offered to work backstage.

Alden Atwood (Assistant Producer) participated in theater in the Boston area for many years, both as performer and director. He directed various church theater groups in productions with contemporary religious themes written by Dorothy Sayers, the English detective writer. Other productions included Our Town, The Skin of Our Teeth, The Glass Menagerie, a special reading of “Don Juan In Hell” from Shaw’s Man and Superman, and other one-acts. It is a pleasure to be associated with SMP.

Tom Bailey (Performance and Rehearsal Pianist and Vocal Coach) recently moved back to the Washington area from New York, where he was coordinator of examinations and competitions for the American Guild of Organists national headquarters. Formerly organist/choirmaster of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Brooklyn, he now serves as director of music for Washington St. United Methodist Church in Old Town, Alexandria. Tom plays organ recitals throughout the country and Europe and last summer served as a juror for a competition in Schloß Goldrain, Italy. He conducts orchestral works on occasion and works as a vocal coach with opera singers and actors. He lives in Old Town with his cat Scully and a harpsichord.

Ann Bay (Cast/crew retreat) is associate director in charge of education at Mount Vernon, where she oversees the planning, development, and implementation of educational programs, publications, and exhibitions. Previously, she served as executive director of the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies. Her career at the Smithsonian spanned 25 years as an educator, writer, and administrator. She is a member of St. Mark’s, where she sings in the choir, and loves American history. It has given her great pleasure to be able to contribute to the success of SMP’s stellar version of 1776.

Paula Becker (Choreographer) is tickled to work with the Players for a 12th time (as performer or choreographer or both). All Congressmen should be able to work in 3/4 time. On stage, her favorite roles are Maggies (Anderson in Brigadoon and Mundy in Dancing at Lughnasa). Choreographically, she's torn between the drug addicts of Runaways and the dance hall girls of Pal Joey.

Youri Beitdashtoo (wig stylist and hair consultant) was born in Iran but emigrated to the United States and is now an American citizen. A cosmetologist and hair stylist, he loves styling hair and being with people. He also loves being on or behind the stage. He was in plays in high school, and as a stylist he has been onstage for fashion shows. Youri and his wife, Nahid Ahmadpour, have a beauty salon at 1800 I Street, NW, in downtown DC.

Jeffrey R. Breslow (Director) is pleased to be directing 1776 for SMP. His previous credits include The Mikado (GG&SS), All in the Timing (SSS), Patience (VLOC), and Beyond Therapy (WTT). Jeff has also directed/produced L.A. Tour Guides and American Clown for his film production company, Big Monkey Entertainment®. His next project is Hello Dali—an original musical based on the life of the Spanish painter.

Chris Byrne (Lightboard Operator). This is Chris’s 11th show with SMP, the fifth running lights. He is pleased to be working with such an experienced crew in 1776. When not behind a lightboard, you will find Chris resetting furniture in and around St. Mark’s. He is a Capitol Hill and St. Mark’s native, who had his Eagle Scout ceremony in the nave of St. Mark’s.

Ellen R. Cardwell (Co-Producer). Ellen and Larry have done it on stage, once a season, even back-to-back, but never before side-by-side. Producing, of course! Ellen, who founded SMP in 1983, and in 22 seasons since then has directed, produced, and performed cameo roles as well as run box office, painted sets, reset the nave, catered galas, led retreats, typeset programs, played tympani and much more, is delighted to be co-producing 1776, one of her favorites, with Larry, her partner in theater and in life.

Larry Cardwell (Co-Producer) is producing 1776 because he believes we must relearn how difficult were the compromises in drafting the Declaration of Independence. He has appeared onstage in 17 SMP shows and produced five of them, including West Side Story and Oliver! Memorable on-stage roles have included Editor Webb and Lazur Wolf. He served two terms as SMP president. Thanks, Ellen, for 22 magical seasons!

Russell Colman (Set Designer), an active SMP volunteer, directed last season’s Sound of Music. Other production credits at SMP include producer for You Can’t Take It With You, set designer for Lord of the Flies, and stage manager for the Wizard Of Oz. Russell has a BA in Theatre Arts from Northern Illinois University. He lives on Capitol Hill with his partner Bill and their three cats.

Tracy Councill (Logo Design), an artist and art therapist, directs the Art Therapy Program in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Georgetown Hospital's Lombardi Cancer Center. She occasionally shows her own art at local venues.

Jerry Dale, Jr. (Master Electrician) is an SMP regular. He is a member of the board of directors; served as stage manager for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Snowangel, Sound of Music, and Ludlow Fair and assistant stage manager for Into the Woods; and has assisted with many light hangs and strikes. He has also worked with LTA as master electrician (ME) for Twigs and stage manager for The Ritz. This is Jerry’s first ME job at St. Mark’s, and he is looking forward to the challenge. He would like to thank his family for all of their love and support.

Lisa Anne Kerwin (Stage Manager) has lost count of how many shows she has worked on for SMP, but she is fairly certain she recently performed her 100th reset. Although she has held virtually every other position in the program, from actress to producer to current president, this is her first stint as stage manager since college. It was the only way she could be involved in a show written for 22 men and two sopranos! (Certain friends would suggest that as a middle school teacher and professional control freak, stage managing has been her true calling all along.) In her spare time, Lisa teaches German to adults and works with a local high school marching band.

Walton Moody (Historian) was in the cast of the SMP production of Trial by Jury in 1983 and appeared in numerous later Players’ productions. As a historian and a member of the St. Mark's choir, he continues to wrestle with history and myth. Sometimes the only way is to do a song and dance.

Edwin Morman (Sound Consultant) served 10 years in the Air Force as an audiovisual director for the President of the United States. He is now an audiovisual consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean. Originally brought to SMP by pianist (now wife) Laurie Smith Morman to do last-minute sound design for Pippin, he has stayed on to become sound guru for the company. He also does sound design for other local theater groups.

Kim Oathout (Costume assistant) is a graduate of the Roger Williams College Theatre Arts Program. Over the last 14 years, she is lucky to have been on staff at Long Wharf Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre, Goodspeed Opera House, Santa Fe Opera, the Seattle Opera, and the Washington Opera. Currently, she operates a sewing business, freelances at local theaters, and is pursuing an MA in Latin American Studies at American University.

Bill Palander (Advertising Sales Manager and Marketing Assistant), an active volunteer with the Players, has assisted in several productions, beginning with the Wizard of Oz. Major acting credits include the naval officer in Lord Of The Flies, Mr. Kirby in You Can’t Take It With You and, most recently, Max Detweiler in the Sound of Music. Bill thanks his partner, Russell Colman, for introducing him to the magic of the stage.

Jo Rake (Costume Design). 1776 is the fifth (Steel Magnolias, The Sound of Music, Albertine in Five Times, You Can’t Take It With You) and easiest of the productions Jo has costumed for SMP thanks to Ellen Cardwell and her contacts with A. T. Jones in Baltimore. The costumes, true to the period in color, fabric, and construction, were worn by members of Congress in a production of 1776 presented at Constitution Hall. Jo’s on-stage credits include two SMP productions, The Sound of Music (Frau Schmidt) and You Can’t Take It With You (Mrs. Kirby) and local productions of Me and My Girl (Lady Battersby), The Music Man, Great Dames (Marie Antoinette), A USO Christmas, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Jekyll & Hyde. Jo’s next on-stage appearance will be as Kathleen et al. in TCP’s Ragtime.

Jim Robertson (Lighting Designer) has been active in theater as an actor, director, producer and lighting designer. He has worked on several SMP productions, including directing The Wizard Of Oz and You Can't Take It With You. He has designed lights for Oliver, Dancing at Lughnasa, Albertine in Five Times, and Runaways. He is currently directing Bell Book and Candle  for the Chevy Chase Players.

Susan Sedgewick (Co-Props Manager) enjoyed working on SMP’s Pippin several years ago and was proud and pleased to be able to "shop" with Ceci Albert for 1776. In real life she hangs out at St. Mark's and other Capitol Hill venues with her husband, John, and son, Wally.

Jill Vohr (Character Makeup) spends most of her time on stage versus off, but is pleased to be able to work with her home town theater, St. Mark’s, in any way she can. With the variety of crazy characters she has played, makeup seemed to be the most fitting way for her to help. She looks forward to making everyone look both their best and very 1776.

J. N. Wickert III (Music Director), in more than 50 shows, has worked his way from on stage to backstage to the front of the orchestra pit. Prior to coming to the DC area, J was manager for the West Virginia Opera Theatre and assistant manager for the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. He worked with all 11 theater companies in Charleston, West Virginia, and was seen on stage in professional grand opera, community theater productions, and even a ballet or two! More recently J won the ACT Award for Musical Director for Zorba (TAP) and was nominated for a WATCH Award for Musical Direction for The Sound of Music (SMP). Over the years, his favorite on-stage roles have been George Reed in 1776 (FairStage) and Francis in Bad Habits (West Virginia State College). Favorite music directing was Blame It on the Movies and Seven Brides For Seven Brothers.

Ed Wilde (Sound Operator, Technical Crew) joined SMP on his return to theater after 25 years of major construction projects. Acting credits include Sheriff, Finian's Rainbow and King, The King and I. Technical productions include lighting/sound design for Funny Girl, Magic Garden, Virgil Fox's Heavy Organ, and other major touring companies. His favorite role was mascot Albert Alligator at the University of Florida (5 years).

Eric Willette (Assistant Stage Manager). Over the past three decades, Eric has learned the ropes of theater management in the Washington area. He thanks Howard University, the D.C. Department of Recreation, the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, the St. Mark’s Players, Round House Theater Company, and Jeff Breslow for giving him the opportunities.

Theater Abbreviations

The 2003-04 Sponsors Circle

 Archangels

Robert C. Bates

The Jordan Family

Michael A. Pemberton and Chad M. Wilmer

Bill and Kay Pommerening

The Rutherford Family

Angels

Ellen and Larry Cardwell

Mark Lindley

Kevin Sockwell

Patrons

Margaret Crenshaw

Greg Gay and Marlane Liddell

Inez and Robert Lester and family

Jim and Marilyn Meek

Walton Moody

Brent Stone and Family

Joseph Tarantolo and Elissa Feldman

Sponsors

Betsey Athey and Frank Lloyd

Kate Blackburn

Pamela Caldwell-Foggin and Tom Foggin

Lisa Anne Kerwin

Buzz March

Bertha Martin

John Paynter

The Soble Family

Larry and DarCY Thompson

Friends

Mark and Susanne Allen

The Blumgart Family

Nikki Felix

Bertha Martin

Ted Piccone

Judy Ross

The Sponsors’ Circle contributors are a major source of

support for the St. Mark’s Players. We sincerely thank each

of them for their generous contributions.

St. Mark’s Players’ Board of Directors

Nancy Van Scoyoc, Vestry Liaison

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

The Rev. Paul R. Abernathy, Rector

The Rev. Shearon Sykes Williams, Assistant Rector

Keith S. Reas, Director of Music

This production is dedicated to:

St. Mark's Players Paul Bugge and Richard Dobson,

who were too ill to audition for 1776.

Best wishes for a return to good health!

The late Ambassador Julius Walker,

who graced our stage in The Crucible

and was an endearing Stage Manager in Our Town.

Julius died this past winter. We miss his intelligence, wit, and talent.

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