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On Golden Pond

Written by Ernest Thompson
A touching comedy directed by Donald Babbitt

Production Dates: September 24, 25, 26 & October 1, 2, 3, 2004

This is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-fourth year. They are visited by their divorced, middle-aged daughter and her dentist fiancé, who then go off to Europe, leaving his teenage son behind for the summer. The boy quickly becomes the "grandchild" the elderly couple have longed for, and as Norman revels in taking his ward fishing and thrusting good books at him, he also learns some lessons about modern teenage awareness – and slang – in return. A very witty, sensitive play.

CAST

Bert Cayer as Norman Thayer
CeCe Cardoza as Ethel Thayer
Kim Allesandro as Chelsea Thayer
Joe Casey as Bill
Kris Cournoyer as Billy Jr.

REVIEW

On Golden Pond (Theatre Mirror review by Tony Annicone, September 27, 2004)
Theatre Works Presents 'On Golden Pond' (The Call, September 23, 2004)

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Amahl and the Night Visitors

Written by Gian Carlo-Menotti
Directed by Connie Anderson
Assistant Director, Barbara Monfils
Musical Direction by Dale Munschy
Evelyn Zifcak, Assistant Producer

& Holiday Spectacular

Directed by Mark Anderson
Produced by Connie Anderson

Production Dates: November 26, 27, 28 & December 3, 4, 5, 2004

 

AMAHL: The time of the opera is at the birth of Christ and centers around a young crippled shepherd boy and his visit by the three wise men on their way to Bethlehem. The story tells of the Three Kings following the star who stop for shelter at the home of Amahl, who lives in poverty with his widowed mother. Inspired by the wise men, Amahl offers his own simple gift to the Christ Child and then a miracle happens. This is a warm and compassionate story truly capturing the essential spirit of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR: The season would not be complete without the sounds of beautiful voices singing those familiar holiday tunes. The evening’s entertainment will include a lineup of familiar faces as well as surprise guests.

 

Back row: Rene Pincince, John Moran, David Littlehale, Kevin Endicott
Front row: Matthew Moran, Diane Pincince, Daniel Ariel

 

CAST

Diane Pincince as Mother
Matthew Moran and Daniel Areil as Amahl
Rene Pincince as Kaspar
John Moran as Balthazar
David Littlehale as Melchior
Kevin Endicott as the Page
Townspeople: Veronica Ariel, Joe Casey, Jan Cournoyer, Becky Cuellar, Emily Cuellar,
Brittany Curran, Marie Gregoire, Roger Gregoire, Barbara Monfils, Shelley Whittle

REVIEW

Amahl and the Night Visitors (Theatre Mirror review by Tony Annicone, September 27, 2004)

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Moon Over Buffalo

Written by Ken Ludwig
Hysterical comedy directed by Mark Anderson

Production Dates: March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 2005

A washed up acting couple are on tour in Buffalo in 1953 performing Cyrano de Bergerac and Noel Coward's Private Lives in repertory. They have one more shot at film stardom in Frank Capra's The Scarlet Pimpernel IF they impress Capra at a matinee performance of their show. A cheating wife, a drunken husband, and mistaken identities make this a fast-paced farce.

 

CAST

Richard Concannon as George Hay
Connie Anderson as Charlotte Hay
Lisa Forsgard as Ethel
Laura Ash as Rosalind
Matt King as Howard
Diane Colburne as Eileen
Ed Benjamin as Paul
Chris Kibbe as Richard


Ed Benjamin, Connie Anderson, Richard Concannon, Laura Ash, Matt King, Diane Colburn, Chris Kibbe


Ed Benjamin, Laura Ash, Richard Concannon, Lisa Forsgard, Connie Anderson, Chris Kibbe


Connie Anderson, Matt King, Richard Concannon


Action? -- We've got action!

REVIEWS

Moon Over Buffalo (Theatre Mirror review by Tony Annicone, September 27, 2004)
Couple finds love on stage...and off: Moon Over Buffalo at Theatre Works by Frank O'Donnell (The Valley Breeze, March 10, 2005)

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Monky Business

Book by Todd Mueller and Hank Boland
Music and lyrics by Gregg Opelka
A musical comedy directed by Connie Anderson
Musical Direction by Mary Jo Rett

Production Dates: May 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2005

The Brothers from St. Bernard’s Monastery are busy trying to save their abode from being transformed into a casino. They have put together a radio telethon hoping to raise the funds needed to keep their home. Come and enjoy an evening of laughter and song with Abbot Costello, Brother Brooks, Brother Clarence, Brother Forte, and Brother Lee Love!

The Brothers of St. Bernard's
Ed Benjamin, Louis Lamoureux, Mark Anderson, Paul Adam, Kevin Endicott

CAST

Mark Anderson as Abbot Costello
Paul Adam as Brother Brooks
Ed Benjamin as Brother Clarence
Kevin Endicott as Brother Forte
Louis Lamoureux as Brother Lee Love

And introducing Chaussette Pantin as Brother David

During the course of auditions, rehearsals, and the performance of this show, Frank O'Donnell of The Valley Breeze wrote a series of articles on the making of a show.

ARTICLES AND REVIEWS

The devil is in the details with opening night just day's away (The Valley Breeze, May 26, 2005)
Atmosphere a mix of frustration, joking as opening night approaches (The Valley Breeze, May 12, 2005)
Auditions for 'Monky Business' proves that it's tougher to cast men (The Valley Breeze, May 5, 2005)
'Monky Business' at Theatre Works (The Valley Breeze, May 5, 2005)
Review by Tony Annicone in the Theatre Mirror