Lone Star College-Tomball

Performing Arts Center

30555 Tomball PkwyTomball, TX 77375

You can’ttake it

with youA comedy by

Moss Hart & George S. Kaufman

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CastPENELOPE SYCAMORE……………………………………………REIANNA MORGAN

ESSIE………………………………………………………………………………….ALYSSA NICKEL

RHEBA………………………………………………………………………………….ASTRUD RUIZ

PAUL SYCAMORE…………………………………………………………………AUSTIN KIEL

MR. DE PINNA………………………………………………………………SHAWN WALKER

ED………………………………………………………………………………….MCAULEY TETERS

DONALD…………………………………………………………………………………….EAN NAVA

MARTIN VANDERHOF…………………………………………………JOHN KENWARD

ALICE……………………………………………………………………………JORDAN MERRITT

HENDERSON…………………………………………………………………….KEVIN DOWNS

TONY KIRBY………………………………………………………………JOSH MARCHANT

BORIS KOLENKHOV.............................................................................JOHN PRICE

GAY WELLINGTON…………………………………………………………KAYLYN KING

MR. KIRBY………………………………………………………………………DAVID CATHERS

MRS. KIRBY………………………………………………………………………MICHELLE SEE

GMEN…………………………………………………………………………………….JACK YOUNG JOSE CALDERON KEVIN DOWNS

OLGA…………………………………………………………………………………NIKKI DEMOTT

The scene is the home of Martin Vanderhof, New York in the year 1937

Please, turn off all phones.There will be no flash photography or video copying of any kind

during the performance, as it is against copy right laws.

There will be a 15 minute intermission.

Thank you.

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CrewDIRECTOR/COSTUME DESIGNER……………………SHERRI RYAN WHITE

TECHNICAL/SCENE DESIGNERS………MICHELLE SEE and JOHN PRICE

BASED ON THE SCENE DESIGN OF…………………JERRY JAY WILLIAMS

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR……………………………………………………KAYLYN KING

STAGE MANAGER……………………………………………………………………BRI SHORT

SOUND…………………………………………SYDNEY NEVAREZ and TIM SITTON

LIGHTING DESIGNER……………………………………………………………BRI SHORT

LIGHTING ENGINEER/CONSULTANT……………………RICHARD BECKER

COSTUMES…………………………………………………………………………KAYLYN KING

PROPS…………………………………………………………BRI SHORT, PATRICIA JARA, KAYLYN KING and JORDAN MERRITT

HOUSE MANAGER……………………………………………………………KRYSTA KEITH

PORTRAIT ARTIST……………………………………………GWYNN WORBINGTON

INTERIM PAC MANAGER………………………………………………MICHELLE SEE

SHOP FORMAN………………………………………………………………………JOHN PRICE

BOX OFFICE MANAGER……………………………………………JORDAN MERRITT

SHOP ASSISTANTS…………………………………AUSTIN KIEL, KAYLYN KING, HUNTER MCDONALD, JORDAN MERRITT, and BRI SHORT

RUNNING CREW………………………………LINDSAY WILSON, TIM SITTON and MARIS THORNTON

SET CONSTRUCTION…………………………ALEXIS BASS, DAVID CATHERS KEVIN DOWNS, AUSTIN KIEL, KAYLYN KING, HUNTER MCDONALD, JORDAN MERRITT, EAN NAVA, JOSE CALDERON, JOHN PRICE, MICHELLE SEE, BRI SHORT JOSH MARCHANT, PATRICIA JARA JOHN KENWARD and KYLE SMITH

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CompanyJose Calderon (MACK) this is Jose’s 1st show with Lone Star College-Tomball. He would like to thank Jesus Christ, Donald Trump, his baby mama, CPS, his friends, family, and most of all Mrs. White for giving him this opportunity. He hopes everyone has a great show!

David Cathers (MR. KIRBY) is in his first show with LSC-Tomball. He has been in theatre for eight years and has been cast in shows such as A Christmas Carol, Grease, and I Never Saw Another Butterfly. He would like to thank his mother and brother for their support, as well as Kaylyn for just being amazing. And last but not least he would also like to give a special thanks to Mrs. White for giving him this opportunity.

Nikki Demott (OLGA) is in her second show with LSC-Tomball. She previously played Flora in Arabian Nights. She would like to thank her family, the fabulous Mrs. White, and all the friends she’s made during these past two productions and wants to wish everyone a good show. She knows it’s gonna rock!

Kevin Downs (HENDERSON / JIM) this is Kevin’s ninth production here at LSC-Tomball. His previous roles are as Guy in the 2014 A Night of Short Plays where he also co-directed the scene "Sad and Glad." He was also Amos/Guard in The Runner Stumbles, Joe Hoefingers/Wayne/Civil War Guy in Leaving Iowa, a Shipoopi dancer in The Music Man, Bird Seller in Sweeney Todd, Third Director in Singin’ in the Rain and last but not least he was the lightning engineer for The House of Blue Leaves where he was awarded Superior Rating in Lightning Design at the 2015 TCCSTA Play Festival. He would like to thank all his friends for consistently supporting him throughout the years. He would like to also thank Lyndsay and Kaylyn for being super awesome through-out everything! He would like to wish everyone a good show.

Patricia Jara (PROPS) she has been a part of this theatre department for a number of years she has received superior in properties design for All My Sons, superior in for properties design for The Runner Stumbles, superior for running crew for The Dining Room and a superior in property design for I Never Sang for My Father and The House of Blue Leaves. Other shows include Moon Over Buffalo, Noises Off, The Music Man, Shrek, Singin’ in the Rain and A Night of Short Plays in which she directed her first show, "Arabian Nights". She had so much fun directing and she would love to do it again. She would also like to thank Mrs. White for all that she does and allowing her to come back time and time again.

Krysta Keith (HOUSE MANAGER) is very excited to be a part of this production with LSC-Tomball! She was last seen as Lina Lamont in Singing in the Rain and Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy in Shrek, the Musical. Krysta would like to thank her fiancé for his constant support in everything she does!

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John Kenward (MARTIN VANDERHOF) this is John's 14th show with Lone Star College-Tomball. John recently spent the last three years living in Los Angeles as a working actor. His film/TV credits include Alone for Christmas, Phantom Halo, and a recent Dodge commercial this year. His previous plays include All My Sons which was a contest play where he won the Bill Morton Acting Award. He plans to move back to LA eventually. However for now he just wants to enjoy performing in his favorite theatre under his favorite director Mrs. Sherri White.

Kaylyn King (GAY WELLINGTON / ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / PROPS) this will be Kaylyn’s sixth production with the Lone Star College System. And this will be her second time on stage (Singin’ in the Rain was her first). She has worked backstage for shows such as The Mousetrap, Murder at Café Noir, and A Night of Short Plays. She won Superior rating for outstanding stage managing in the production The House of Blue Leaves at TCCSTA. She would love to thank her mom for allowing her to spend so much time in the Theatre, her friends, and all the people who have helped her grow and pursue her dream, along with the lovely Mrs. White for supporting her. Try not to get TOO drunk over Kaylyn’s performance... Enjoy the show!

Austin Kiel (PAUL SYCAMORE) This is Austin's ninth show at Lone Star College-Tomball and has recently been seen as Sid Phillips in Singin' in the Rain, Interpreter in "Arabian Nights" from A Night of Short Plays, and Ronnie in The House of Blue Leaves. He would like to thank the Sycamore family of his own for all of their loving support, Mrs. White for the wonderful opportunity to learn from this experience, and to thank his fellow cast and crew members. Have a great show everyone!!

Josh Marchant (TONY KIRBY) this is Josh’s third production at Lone Star College-Tomball and is honored to be a part of the incredible production. Josh was last seen in Lone Star College-Tomball’s production of Singin’ in the Rain as Cosmo Brown, and Shrek the Musical as the Wolf in Drag, and is thrilled to be back alongside of this Tomball Family. He would like to thank his family at CYT for always supporting him, his real life family for always loving him and his incredible artistic team for always believing in him. He would like to dedicate this performance to his Heavenly Father, because without him, he would be nothing.

Jordan Merritt (ALICE / PROPS) this is her ninth show with LSC-Tomball. She has previously been seen as Carnell Scott in the The Miss Firecracker Contest, Zelda Zanders in Singin’ In the Rain and Bunny Flingus in The House Of Blue Leaves. She also co-directed "The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged” as part of A Night of Short Scenes last spring. She would like to thank her wonderful friends and not quite as crazy but still perfect family for their endless support. She hopes you enjoy the show… Don’t forget to relax!

Reianna Morgan (PENELOPE SYCAMORE) couldn’t be happier to be returning to the Lone Star College-Tomball main stage as one of her favorite characters in one of her favorite shows. She made her debut on the Black Box Theatre stage as Tessy Mahoney in "The Miss Firecracker Contest" during 2014’s A Night of Short Plays and

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then continued on to the main stage for the first time as a Fairy-tale Character in the knockout summer production of Shrek: The Musical. Anna would like to thank our director, Mrs. White, for believing in her and giving her this opportunity—though, she also owes infinite gratitude to her friends and family for always supporting her and understanding the time it takes to pursue productions—especially her grandma, Diane, who has the same admirable warmth and love to give as Penny Sycamore, herself.

Ean Nava (DONALD) this will be Ean’s fourth show with LSC-Tomball. He was running crew for The House of Blue Leaves, Simon in "Exit, Pursued by a Bear" during A Night of Short Plays and Charlie Chaplin in the show Singin’ in the Rain. He would like to thank Mrs. White for the opportunity to be a part of this show as well as Monica and Kaylyn for being fantastic. He hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Sydney Jo Nevarez (SOUND) is in her second show with LSC-Tomball. She has acted in many Magnolia West High School productions in the past. She would like to thank her friends and family for their wonderful support, and wants to wish her new friends in the cast a great show!

Alyssa Nickel (ESSIE) this is her eighth show with Lone Star College-Tomball. She is so happy to be sharing this experience with her best friends and very thankful to Mrs. White for encouraging her and giving her his opportunity. She would also like to thank all the dark Lords who’s souls she traded in return for a part in the show.

John Price (BORIS KOLENKHOV) has studied acting at LSC-Tomball for a few years, and has graduated from the acting courses provided from Page Parks 713. This will be his 14th play with the LSC-Tomball Theatre Company. Some of his favorite roles were Max in Lend Me a Tenor, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Philip/Fredric in Noises Off and Tom Garrison in I Never Sang For My Father for which he won the Bill Morton Acting Award at TCCSTA in 2013. John would like to thank all the family and friends that helped him chase his dream of acting. John would also like to thank his beautiful fiancé, Krysta for all of her love and support.

Astrud Ruiz (RHEBA) is in her second show with LSC-Tomball. She has played one of the Three Blind Mice in Shrek, The Musical. She would like to thank Mrs. White for this opportunity and the community of LSC-Tomball for this great experience and hopes everyone enjoys the show as much as she does.

Michelle See (MRS. KIRBY) is a recent graduate from the University of Houston’s School of Theatre and Dance. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.

Brianna Short (STAGE MANAGER/LIGHTING DESIGNER) this is Bri’s ninth show with LSC-Tomball. She was previously a part of The House of Blue Leaves as assistant director, in which she won Superior Rating as Assistant Director. She was stage manager for Singin’ in the Rain and a director in A Night of Short Plays. She also was property master for Murder at Café Noir. She is excited to have a chance to design

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lights and also be stage manager for this amazing show and would like to thank the cast and crew for all their hard work in making it come together. She would also like to thank Mrs. White for this amazing opportunity along with past and future ones. She would like to thank Mr. Becker for all of his expert guidance. She would also like to thank Mr. Cooper even though he isn’t working under the Lone Star College System anymore but is grateful for his knowledge and experience with her. Last but certainly not least she would like to thank her wonderful mother and father for supporting her and letting her follow her dreams.

Tim Sitton (SOUND) is in his first show with LSC-Tomball. He has done sound and video editing for his YouTube channel and church. He would like to thank his Mom and Dad for always pushing him to go for his goals and telling him to never back down. He also hopes this is his first of many productions with LSC-Tomball

Mcauley Teters (ED) this is Mcauley’s third show at LSC-Tomball and is very excited to be a part of it! Most recent roles were Rod in Singin’ in the Rain, Juliette in A Night of Short Plays "The Complete Works of Shakespeare's (Abridged)", and the White Man in The House of Blue Leaves. Mcauley is pursuing a degree in theater and hopes to turn it into a career. He would like to offer special thanks to Mrs. White for the awesome opportunity.

Maris Thornton (CREW) is in her first show with LSC-Tomball. She has done lights and sets for Wizard of Oz, The Giver, and Mary Poppins. She would like to thank the cast and crew at LSC-Tomball for being so nice and great and wants to wish everyone a good show!

Shawn Walker (MR. DE PINNA) this is Shawn's fourth show performing at Lone Star College-Tomball. He was sound engineer for Singin’ in the Rain, running crew for The House of Blue Leaves and was one of the Othello's in "The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)" during A Night of Short Plays. He would like to thank all the staff at Tomball as well as everyone in the drama department for making his move from Florida to Texas a great choice by being a positive influence and outstanding friends. He would also like to thank you for coming and hopes you enjoy the show!

Lindsay Wilson (CREW) this will be Lindsay’s first show with Lone Star College-Tomball. She is excited to work with the cast and crew and wishes everyone a good show!

Gwynn Worbington (PORTRAIT ARTIST) has been performing in theatre since she was young, and has done over 20 shows in her career. Her last performance was in the spring where she played the Head Nun in the competition show The House of Blue Leaves, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be the artist of the lovely painting seen in the show.

Jack Young (1st GMAN) this is Jack’s second show with Lone Star College-Tomball and he is so excited to be here. He hopes you all enjoy the show!

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Special ThanksJill Riethmayer, Deena Donaho, Donna Fitzpatrick and Adriane Hutchison

Dr. Lee Ann Nutt and Jacqueline Shepherd

Dr. John Fishero and Karen Hase

Robbie Powell, Barbara Curtiss and LSC-Tomball Office Services

Ronnie Pickard, Michael Mayfield, Jennifer Richardson,Sandra Moye, and Patty Wiggin

Captain Mark Pemberton and the LSC-Tomball Police Department

Mike Dannenbaum, Buddy Wiggin, James Baskin, Karen Davisand the LSC-Tomball Maintenance Staff

Kathy Dannenbaum, Carol Wheeler, Gwyn Reynolds,

Verena Podraza, Mary Ann Zack and the Business Office Staff

Shannon Marino, Danielle Thornton and the Student Life Staff

Lindsay Craven

Valerie Hill

Jerry Jay Williams

Richard & June Becker

W. Jack White, Jr.

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Upcoming Fine Arts Events

Night of Song: Italian ClassicsA music scholarship fundraiser!

October 13, 2015 at 7 p.m.Beckendorf Conference Center

Fall Music Concert: A Spooky Good Time!October 27, 2015 at 7 p.m.

Performing Arts Center

Night of Song: Cole PorterNovember 5, 2015 at 7 p.m.

Beckendorf Conference Center

Nunsense II: The Second ComingBook, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin.

November 19 – 21, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.Black Box Theatre — Join us for our dessert theatre!

Tomball Community Holiday Music Extravaganza

December 1, 2015 at 7 p.m.Performing Arts Center

Night of Song: A Potpourri of StyleFebruary 11, 2016 at 7 p.m.

TCCSTA State Play Festival entryTBA

February 25 – 27, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.Performing Arts Center

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DON’T MISS THESE UPCOMING PLAYS!!!

Nunsense II: The Second ComingBook, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin

November 19–21, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the BLACK BOX THEATREJOIN US FOR OUR DESSERT THEATRE!

TCCSTA State Play Festival entry-TBA February 25–27, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the PAC

A Night of Short Plays Plays directed by LSC-Tomball students and written by

LSC-Tomball students and various authors. April 21–23, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the BLACK BOX THEATRE

Anything Goes Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter. Book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman.

July 14–16, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the PACJuly 17 at 2 p.m. in the PAC

Visit LoneStar.edu/tomball-drama for more information

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Lone Star College-TomballMusic Department Presents

Lone Star College-Tomball

Performing Arts Center30555 Tomball Parkway • Tomball, TX 77375LoneStar.edu/arts-tomball • 281.401.1889

October 277 p.m.

Fall Music Concert:A Spooky Good Time

JOIN US FOR OURDESSERT THEATRE!

Nunsense IIThe Second Coming

Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin

November 19–21, 20157:30 p.m.

BLACK BOX THEATRE

30555 Tomball Pkwy.Tomball, Texas 77375

281.351.3300LoneStar.edu/Tomball

Produced by Special Arrangement with DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

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