BACKSTAGE
With the Chatham Community Players
September 2001

Opening Night Bonanza, October 5th
To celebrate the beginning of our 80th season, we offer all subscribers one guest ticket at half price for opening night only. Here's your chance to treat a friend at a bargain price! There's an additional bonus: a gala reception follows the opening performance immediately after the show. It'll be a great party - join us!

Student Special
Five minutes before the opening night show begins, there will be a "student rush" for tickets at only $5. There will be another student rush on Thursday, October 18th. "Student" is defined as grade school through college up to age 22 with valid student ID.

Our heartfelt thanks to....
Fred Stuhr, who, after many faithful years as our historian, has resigned

Sandy De Cristofaro, talented scenic artist, who is going on hiatus

Cynthia Wiese, who has brilliantly led our Jersey Voices for several years and is now turning to other Players responsibilities

And welcome to....
Lisa Everhart, scenic artist for Blithe Spirit

Lisa and Jeff Streger, last seen on our stage as Stella and Stanley in A Streetcar Named Desire, new co-chairs of Jersey Voices

Tom Gray, our graphic designer

Meghan Luckey, last seen on our stage as Kitty in Pride and Prejudice, assisting with hospitality/parties

council member Peter Kerns, our new historian

Bruce Duty, assisting with our Outreach Program

Chatham Players Nominated for Awards
Recognizing Excellence in Community Theater (RECT) has announced the following nominations of Chatham Players' productions:

A Little Night Music
Outstanding Production of a Musical: Richard Hennessy
Lead Actor in a Musical: Joe Roberts
Featured Actress in a Musical: Robyn Bloom
Ensemble Actress in a Musical: Cynthia Wiese
Featured Actor in a Musical: James Kilduff
Ensemble Actor in a Musical: Bruce McCandless
Outstanding Direction of a Musical: Susan Speidel
Outstanding Musical Direction: Jesse Vargas
Outstanding Lighting Design: Richard Hennessy

Pride and Prejudice
Outstanding Production of a Play: Maybelle Cowan
Featured Actor in a Play: Peter Horn
Outstanding Direction of a Play: David Christopher
Outstanding Lighting Design: Richard Hennessy
Outstanding Costume Design: Bettina Bierly
Outstanding Set Design: Gary Cohen

All My Sons
Outstanding Direction of a Play: Robert Pridham

The RECT Perry Awards will be presented Sunday, September 30th. Congratulations to all the nominees!