Follies

This page serves as a general information area for the Pleasanton Playhouse production of FOLLIES.

SYNOPSIS

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.

PERFORMANCES
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
AMADOR THEATER
1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton
CAST

CAST
for
  FOLLIES

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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