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| SYNOPSIS |
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The time is 1971, and theatrical impresario
Dimitri Weissmann (famous for his garish Weissmann Follies of yesteryear)
hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting
the stage for a parade of brilliant ‘20s, ‘30s and ‘40s pastiche
numbers that have become every bit as famous as their models: “Losing My
Mind,” “I’m Still Here” and “Broadway Baby,” to name a few.
Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant
truths about their past and present and come face to face with the future.
Surreal, sophisticated, compelling, heart-wrenching and epic in scope,
“Follies” uses the musical theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of
American innocence and naïveté in the post-Kennedy years. It is a
showcase for powerful dramatic actors, featuring a large cast rich in
character, which provides opportunities for seasoned older performers.
Spectacular and grand in scale, “Follies” has also proven ideal for
concert presentation and features many of Stephen Sondheim’s best-known
songs and a thrilling book by James Goldman, the author of “A Lion In
Winter.” A true theatrical event, this legendary masterpiece is
considered by many to be the greatest musical ever created.
Directed by Kay Kleinerman with
choreography by Todd Aragon and musical direction by Cary Litchford.
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| PERFORMANCES |
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Friday,
April 25, 2003, 8PM
Saturday, April 26, 2003, 8PM
Sunday, April 27, 2003, 2PM
Friday, May 2, 2003, 8PM
Saturday, May 3, 2003, 8PM
Sunday, May 4, 2003, 2PM
Friday, May 9, 2003, 8PM
Saturday, May 10, 2003, 8PM
Sunday, May 11, 2003, 2PM |
| LOCATION |
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AMADOR
THEATER
1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton |
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CAST
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CAST
for
FOLLIES
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| ROLE |
NAMES |
| Sally |
Liz
Cadenasso |
| Phyllis |
Jenifer
Tice |
| Heidi |
Sandy
Peter |
| Vanessa |
Melanie
Ulrichsen |
| Emily
Whitman |
Linda
Bean |
| Carlotta |
Jackie
O'Keefe |
| Hattie |
TBA |
| Solange |
TJ
Burnie |
| Stella |
Kathleen
Walter |
| Christine |
Laura
Fischer |
| Ben |
Richard
Davis |
| Buddy |
David
McClellan |
| Vincent |
Jim
Mayberry |
| Theodore
Whitman |
John
Tiedemann |
| Max/Roscoe |
Bob
Weismann |
| Weisman |
John
Hale |
| Major
Domo/Willy/Chauffeur |
Zac
Cohen |
| Young
Sally |
Meghan
May |
| Young
Phyllis |
Tonia
Johnson |
| Young
Heidi |
Jennifer
Panko |
| Young
Vanessa |
Misty
Schachtell |
| Margie |
Beth
Elliott |
| Young
Stella |
Morgan
Breedveld |
| Young
Ben |
Erik
Scanlon |
| Young
Buddy |
Ricky
Altamirano |
| Young
Vincent |
Eric
Johnson |
| Ensemble |
Kate
Ulrichsen, Courtney Berger, Alissa Hoerchner, Jesse
Midili |
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