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Cast of Characters
(In order of appearance)
Abbott Costello.......................George Steffens
Brother
Brooks.................................John Smith
Brother
Clarence...............Christopher Strong
Brother
Forte.......................................Trey Ryan
Brother Lee
Love..........................Bowen Barrs
Stan................................................Graham Jones
Dancer.................................Brittany Stoltenborg
Place: A small religious
radio station
Time: The present
MEET
THE DIRECTOR
DAVID MIDDLETON – David
is semi-retired and after an absence from theatre work for several
years, has returned to active participation in community theatre. This
season he has directed FWP’s first production, The Second Time Around
and now, Monky Business. He has appeared on stage in shows at
St. Petersburg Little theatre, West coast Players, Francis Wilson
Playhouse and more. In addition to directing here, he has directed for
St. Petersburg Little Theatre and other local groups.
MEET THE MUSICAL DIRECTOR
MARK JELKS –You’ll
remember Mark from his wonderful work on FWP’s production of Oliver!.
Mark has been a part of nearly every aspect of the performing arts. He
has trained and performed as a dancer internationally and musically
directing the national tours for such shows as Evita, A Chorus Line and
Sweeney Todd. He will be Musical Director for our season productions of
The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Man of La Mancha. Mark would like to
thank his partner Anthony for his never ending support.
STAGE MANAGER
ANGIE SMITH – Plenty of
“Monky” business goes on behind the scenes of every play as Angie, who
returns to FWP for this production, can tell you. She enjoys working
with all the wildlife (cast members) and this show has been “heavenly”
for her. Being Stage Manager enables her to keep her eye on that rascal
Brother Brooks who, in another life, is her husband, John.
MEET THE CAST
BOWEN BARRS (Brother
Lee Love) – Bowen is very pleased to return to the FWP stage. He
performed here last as Phaedra in La Cage Aux Folles. Now, as Brother
Lee Love he’s still appearing in “skirts!” Bowen thanks Rocco Morabito
for his loving support and sends a big “Who’s your buddy?” out to Jake,
his partner of 18 years. Bless everyone connected to this production
and to live theatre supporters like you. Amen!
GRAHAM JONES (Stan) -
Graham has temporarily put away the green eyeshade he wears as the FWP
Treasurer to be the voices of Stan Beechmeyer. Enjoy!
Trey
Ryan (Brother Forte) – Trey hails from Jacksonville but has
been here long enough to hit the boards many times. Although this is
his FWP debut, you’ve seen him in
Guys and Dolls (City Players),
Nightwatch (WCP), and
Beauty and the Beast (EOT).
JOHN SMITH (Brother
Brooks) – Forget the vow of silence, tell everyone - FWP cannot keep
John off their stage. He returns after appearing in this season’s
opener, The Second Time Around and will be back shortly in Gilbert &
Sullivan’s Ruddigore. As always and for always, he thanks his lovely
wife Angie for being his greatest fan!
GEORGE STEFFENS (Abbot
Costello) – George recently returned to acting when he performed in 1776
(TSPAC), since then he has performed with TSPAC, Carrollwood Players,
and City Players. With Monky Business he makes his debut on the FWP
stage. When not performing on stage, George and his wife, Judi, are
Realtors with Century 21 East Lake Realty.
BRITTANY STOLTENBORG
(Dancer) – Brittany started dancing at the tender age of three and
quickly began to win dance competition trophies and prizes. She
co-captained the Countryside H. S. Cougarettes dance team. This is her
first appearance at FWP.
CHRISTOPHER STRONG
(Brother Clarence) – A veteran actor, Chris has performed locally for
over 25 years. Some highlights of where you have seen him are; Oklahoma
(FWP), Carousel (EOT), Gigi (SPLT), A Funny Thing Happened... (Royalty),
The Mikado (Royalty), The Sound of Music (City Players) and more. Chris
has received three Lary Awards. He is the owner of Christopher’s Hair
Salon in St. Petersburg.
Production Staff
Director........................................David
Middleton
Music
Director.....................................................Mark Jelks
Stage
Manager.................................................Angie Smith
Costumes..................................................Mickey Bronson
Props..................................................................Angie
Smith
Lighting
Design.........................................James Grenelle
Set
Design.....................................................Jim Demetrius
Set
Construction...............Jim Demetrius, CJ Rosemire
Lighting &
sound........................................Dianna Hanger
Box
Office.........................................................Sharon
Price
Special thanks to:
Rita Kitenplon, line coach
Donna Grabill, rehearsal
pianist
Musicians:
Pianist/Conductor....................................................Mark
Jelks
Percussion..............................................................Alan
Brooks
Guitars..........................................................Connie
Youngman
Flute/Piccolo..............................................................Julie
Tatro
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT I
Monky
Business.......................................................Company*
The Mohair
Rug.........................................................Company
Merry
Monastery.......................Costello, Lee Love, Brooks
Satan’s
Place...............................................................Clarence
Long Distance
Calling..................................................Brooks
The David and Forte
Show.....................................Company
Be Kind to Your
Brother..........................................Company
God Loves a Cheerful
Giver....................................Company
*Brother Forte appears in
the Act I Company numbers,
although, of course,
he does not sing in them
ACT II
The Miracle
Monk..............................................................Forte
That God
Guy..............................................................Clarence
Celibacy.......................................................................Lee
Love
The Greatest Book on
Earth..................................Company
People
Believed...........................................................Costello
My Brother’s
Keeper................................................Company
Satan’s Place
(reprise)..............................................Clarence
Heavenly
Reward......................Company except Clarence
My Brother’s Keeper
(reprise)...............................Company
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