Friends and family,

I am so excited to welcome you to The Drowsy Chaperone, Curtain Call’s 31st Summer Youth Theater production!  On behalf of the production staff, cast and crew, I am overjoyed that you were able to join us today.

I have always considered this program to be like no other, with students from ages eight to twenty-one working in a professional setting to mount a full-scale musical. But this year is even more unique as it is SYT’s first venture in the Kweskin Theater since the beginning of the pandemic. For a while, we were all cooped up listening to musicals just like the character of The Man in Chair. After sixteen months of so much loss and getting so tired of hearing words like “unprecedented”, our rehearsal process has been a breath of fresh air.  I know I am not alone in feeling truly blessed that we were able to be back having fun and doing what we love again together.

I cannot go any further without thanking some brilliant people. First, Brian Bianco, an advisor to the Summer Youth Theater board and this summer’s director. He has encouraged all of us to try our best and make big choices both onstage and off. I can confidently say that this production would not be possible without his tireless efforts and dedication to this program. Our music director (a man of many talents with a last name of few vowels) Greg Chrzczon and choreographer (an absolute firecracker with a heart of gold) Jennifer Silverman always challenged us to be our best and never get complacent with cut-offs or dance energy. Grady Dennis is truly in a class of his own, as he always offered a helping hand or a thoughtful acting note. Rachel Lese never failed to put a smile on our faces even under a mask. Our unparalleled stage management team— composed of Molly Emmens, Kaitlyn Pepa, Cooper Toland, and Lana Busch— kept us organized, punctual, and on the top of our game. And Lou Ursone, Curtain Call’s executive director, has supported and trusted us every step of the way. You all are simply the best!

I need to give one more shout-out to my dear friends on the SYT board. From organizing virtual meetings to wrestling with licensing agencies, you all have made this year one to remember. Lauren Travers, thank you so much for all of your help, advice, and alumna guidance. To our graduates, Sarah and Justin, I am so excited to see you do amazing things. And to our continuing members (including my fabulous VP, Nora Belle Watson), I cannot wait to see what next year holds!

When I auditioned for my very first Summer Youth Theatre show at eight years old, I had no idea that Curtain Call and SYT would grow so close to my heart. I feel so lucky to have served as President this year and been able to share this experience with every individual involved this summer. To be honest, I don’t think words could ever describe the amount of gratitude have for the incredibly special community I have found here. So for now, all I can say is thank you, and please enjoy The Drowsy Chaperone!

Sincerely,

Katie Priscott
President
Curtain Call’s Summer Youth Theater 
Board of Directors

Welcome to our 31^st annual Summer Youth Theatre production...an event that always puts a smile on my face!

Just before school got out in June, the amazing group of young people involved in this production started rehearsing, building and painting scenery, helping with costumes and lighting, selling ads, etc., and will be "running" the show.

This program is very important to all of us at Curtain Call. Helping prepare another generation is exciting and, for most of us, reminds us of our beginnings.

My first summer theatre experience as an actor was in 1973 and I am still friends with several members of that production. We know that theatre friends are the best and are happy to share in the joy of creating these lasting relationships!

We know that the many skills developed over the course of the summer are invaluable. Theatre is a collaborative art, and much like organized sports, teaches the value of teamwork, the ability to stand in front of an audience, d and much more - all skills helpful in life whether pursuing a career in the theatre or not.

To the families of our young participants - THANK YOU for supporting them this summer. We know that it can be challenging to fit the rigorous rehearsal schedule into what is often, a more laid back summer routine. We hope you all appreciate the work your kids have put into this great show.

And great shows are what we work on all year. Beginning next month, we'll kick off our 31st season with the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, 1776, followed immediately by (and running concurrently) the charming, romantic comedy, Crossing Delancey. Our entire season (nearly 200 performances!) is listed in this program. We hope you'll come back and see some of the shows we have on tap. Our five, seven and 10-ticket FLEX PASSES, offer significant savings (and restaurant discounts), and more, making regular attendance here very reasonable indeed.

For now, sit back, relax and enjoy this Musical Theatre gem – The Drowsy Chaperone!

Lou Ursone

Curtain Call Inc.
PRESENTS
THE DROWSY
CHAPERONE

Music and Lyrics by
Lisa Lambert and
Greg Morrison
  Book by
Bob Martin and
Dan McKellar

Production Stage Manager
Molly Emmons

Costume Coordinators
Grady Dennis / Grace Eagleton / Molly Eagleton Lighting Design
Even Brenner

Set Design
Alex Jourdan

Music Direction by
Greg Chrzczon  Choreographed by
Jennifer Silverman   

Directed by
Brian J. Bianco  

Original Broadway production of The Drowsy Chaperone produced by Kevin McCullum, Roy Miller,  Bob Boyett, Stephanie McClelland,
Barbara Freitag and Jill Furman.

The Drowsy Chaperone Is presented through special
arrangementwith Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE – SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS

The action takes place in The Man in Chair’s apartment, modern day, in which the 1920s world of The Drowsy Chaperone comes to life.

ACT ONE

Prologue…….……………The Man in Chair

Overture…….……………Orchestra and The Man in Chair

Scene One: The entrance hall to Mrs. Tottendale’s Long Island estate. Morning.

Fancy Dress…….……………Full Company

Scene Two: The Groom’s Suite. Later that morning.

Cold Feets…….……………Robert and George

Wedding Bells #1…….……………George

Scene Three: The poolside. Early afternoon.

Show Off…….……………Janet, Feldzieg, Kitty, The Chaperone, Reporters, Wedding Guests and Servants

Scene Four: A hallway in the Tottendale estate. Afternoon.

Scene Five: The Bridal Suite. Afternoon.

As We Stumble Along…….……………The Chaperone

Aldolpho…….……………Aldolpho and The Chaperone

Scene Six: The garden. Afternoon.

Accident Waiting to Happen…….……………Robert, Janet and The Man in Chair

Scene Seven: The salon. Afternoon.

Toledo Surprise…….……………Gangsters, Feldzieg, Kitty, Aldolpho, The Chaperone, George, Janet, Robert, 

            Mrs. Tottendale, Underling, Reporters and Wedding Guests

ACT TWO

Message from a Nightingale………………The cast of The Enchanted Nightingale

Scene One: A courtyard at the Tottendale estate. Later in the afternoon.

Bride’s Lament…….……………Janet, The Man in Chair, Monkeys and Company

Scene Two:  A hallway in the Tottendale estate. Late afternoon.

Love is Always Lovely…….……………Mrs. Tottendale and Underling

Scene Three: The garden. Just before sunset.

Wedding Bells #2…….……………George, Robert, Feldzieg, Aldolpho and the Gangsters

I Do, I Do in the Sky…….……………Trix the Aviatrix and the Full Company

Scene Four:  The Man in Chair’s apartment; back in reality.

Finale Ultimo…….……………The Man in Chair and Full Company

ACT II  

Tottendale’s Servants, Dancing Monkeys and Clouds:
May Simone Avidan

Marley Bramble

Elena Cappella

Sofia Caurant

Jonah Farber

Lucas Jones

Abigail Kesmodel

Olivia Simner

Wedding Guests/Reporters:
Kaylee Deenihan

Grace Eagleton

Elsa Franks

Caty Galgano

Maddy Galgano

Maggie Haber

Grace Huber

Chloe Naudet

Victoria Razhanskiy

Elder Rivera

Hannah Schager

Katherine Scully

Zara Williamson

President Katie Priscott

Vice President Nora Watson

Secretary Sarah Kadlick

Treasurer Justin Villard

Social Media Manager Maddy Galgano

Volunteer Coordinator Cooper Toland

Members:
Kristina DeLelle

Lola Duhov

Grace Huber

Ella Leferman

Kaitlyn Pepa

Chloe Simner

Jake Sperling 

Advisors: Brian J. Bianco and Lauren Gulliver-Travers

Kaylee, it's so wonderful to see you performing on stage again, doing what you love! -Love Mom and Dad

Break a leg, Abby! We love you! - Mom, Dad, Paul and Sara

Our full selection of acting and other performance-related classes will return in September.

Break a leg, Hannah! You're a star! Love, Dad, Jackie, Julia and Grandma Anne

Don’t miss 1776 coming this fall.

Congrats, Hannah! We Love You! Love Mommom and Poppop

Way to go and break a leg, May Simone from Grandma and Papa!

Congratulations to the cast and crew! - Neil and Carol Sherman

A show in the Kweskin, how lovely! Break a leg, Katie P.! Love Mome

Katie, P., we are so excited for you and your fancy dress! Love from Grandma Mary

Thanks to all of our parent volunteers!