2006-2007

Nunsense

Book, Music, and Lyrics Written by Dan Goggin
Directed by Louis Lamoureux
Musical Direction by MaryJo Rett

Production Dates: September 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and October 1, 2006

The show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God) (publisher's description). A Theatre Works favorite, this production was fondly remembered by Kathie Raleigh of The Call: The stars fire up 20th anniversary tour of 'Nunsense'.

CAST

Connie Anderson as Sister Robert Anne
Danielle DeRotta as Sister Mary Amnesia
Emily Luther as Sister Leo
Diane Pincince as Sister Mary Hubert
Carol Varden as the Reverend Mother

Channel 12 News Anchor Karen Adams rehearses with the cast of "Nunsense" as she
prepares for her guest role as Sister Walter Cronkite in Theatre Works' September 23 performance.

Pictured:
Top Left: Carol Varden (as the Reverend Mother), Karen Adams (as Sister Walter Cronkite),
Connie Anderson (as Sister Robert Anne)
Top Right: Karen Adams
Bottom Left: Emily Luther (as Sister Leo), Karen Adams, Connie Anderson
Bottom Right: Connie Anderson, Karen Adams

The Boys Next Door

Written by Tom Griffin
Directed by Connie Anderson

Production Dates: November 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 2006

This very funny yet very touching play focuses on the lives of four retarded men who live in a communal residence under the watchful eye of a sincere, but increasingly despairing, social worker. Filled with humor, the play is also marked by the compassion and understanding with which it peers into the half-lit world of its handicapped protagonists (publisher's description).

CAST

Kevin Broccoli as Arnold Wiggins
Joe Casey as Lucien P. Smith
Greg Bonin as Jack Palmer
Chris Kibbe as Norman Bulansky
Ryan Hanley as Barry Klemper
Mark Anderson as Mr. Hedges, Mr. Corbin, Senator Clarke
Desiree Hewey as Mrs. Fremus, Clara, Mrs. Warren
Pat Tulli-Hawkridge as Sheila
Ron Mutton as Mr. Klemper

ARTICLES AND REVIEWS

• 11/16/06 The Valley Breeze 'The Boys Next Door' on stage now at Theatre Works by Frank O'Donnell (.pdf)
• 11/12/06 - Little Rhody Theatre (online review) The Boys Next Door review by Tony Annicone.
• 11/9/06 The Call, Theatre Works moves next door (.pdf)
• 10/26/06 The Valley Breeze, 'Boys Next Door' on Theatre Works stage (.pdf)

Stage 2

Greg Bonin

CD Release Concert

Saturday, November 25, 2006, 8 pm
Sunday, November 26, 2006, 2 pm

ARTICLES AND REVIEWS

12/21/06 InNewsweekly, RI baritone Greg Bonin sings simplicity into the holidays by William Henderson (.pdf)
12/7/06 The Valley Breeze/The Valley Breeze and Observer, Greg Bonin has a new CD this Christmas by Frank O'Donnell (.pdf)
12/3/06 The Providence Journal, Have yourself a funky little Christmas by Rick Massimo,
Journal Pop Music Writer [review of Simply Christmas] (.pdf) [link may require registration for free membership]
11/23/06 The Providence Journal, Lifebeat Weekend, November 23-26: Music (.pdf) [link may require registration for free membership]
11/23/06 The Call, (press release) New CD (.pdf)

Visit www.GregBonin.com for more information.

Forever Plaid

Book Written by Stuart Ross
Music Includes Pop Hits from the 1950s
Directed by Mark Anderson
Musical Direction by Katie Estrella
Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International

Production Dates: March 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 2007

 

The Plaids: Josh Smith (Jinx), Rene Pincince (Frankie), Bob Drisko (Sparky), and Sean Corbett (Smudge).

One of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory, this deliciously goofy revue centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash in the 1950s on the way to their first big concert, and now miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was (publisher's description).

CAST

(in order of appearance)

Rene Pincince as Frankie
Sean Corbett as Smudge
Bob Drisko as Sparky
Joshua Smith as Jinx

ARTICLES AND REVIEWS

 

• 3/22/07 Motif Magazine, 'Forever Plaid' is forever delightful by Frank O'Donnell (.pdf)
• 3/15/07 The Valley Breeze, Smith returns to the stage in 'Forever Plaid' at Theatre Works by Frank O'Donnell (.pdf)
• 3/15/07 The Call, Plaid is back in style (.pdf)

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Sylvia

 

Written by A. R. Gurney
Directed by Connie Anderson

Production Dates: May 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 2007

Greg and Kate are empty-nesters who have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years in the suburbs. Greg brings home a labrador/poodle mixed breed dog he finds in the park who becomes a wonderful companion for him and a rival to Kate. Ultimately, Greg and Kate compromise and Sylvia becomes part of the family.

Click here for slide show.

CAST

(in order of appearance)

Mark Anderson as Greg
Holly Brouillette as Sylvia
Pat Hawkridge as Kate
Elizabeth Kirk as Tom, Phyllis, Leslie

Show dates:
Fridays and Saturdays, May 11, 12, 18, 19 at 8 pm
and Sunday, May 20 at 2 pm

ARTICLES AND REVIEWS

• 5/20/07 Little Rhody Theater (online review) Sylvia review by Tony Annicone
• 5/17/07 The Call, Happenings (.pdf format)
• 5/10/07 The Call, Theatre Works welcomes Sylvia (.pdf format)
• 5/10/07 The Valley Breeze, 'Sylvia' - the life of a dog by Frank O'Donnell (.pdf format)