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CTC Celebrates 150
August 01, 2024
About The Show

CTC Celebrates 150

Thursday, August 1st 

A Benefit Reading of OLD TIMES 

Directed by Katherine McGerr



Chautauqua Theater Company invites you to a special benefit reading of Harold Pinter's classic OLD TIMES starring former CTC artistic directors Vivienne Benesch, Andrew Borba, and Rebecca Guy, directed by Katherine McGerr.


Throughout CTC's history, these visionaries have trained generations of theater artists, graved our stages, and presented unforgettable productions, shaping CTC and contributing to Chautauqua Institution's 150-year legacy of excellence.

Cast and Creative Team

CAST

Deeley: Andrew Borba                                              

Kate: Vivienne Benesch 

Anna: Rebecca Guy 

Stage Directions: Kamal Sehrawy 

CREATIVE

Director: Katherine McGerr

Stage Manager: Jeane Compton

Administration and Production Team

ADMINISTRATION  

Producing Artistic Director: Jade King Carroll 

General Manager: Emily Glinick  

Arts Marketing Specialist: Makayla Santiago-Froebel

Artistic Assistant: Jennifer Davis

Administrative Assistant: Rachel Lykins

Administrative Intern: Ben Cornell  

Company Manager: Ryan Duncan-Ayala  

Company Management Advisor: Matthew B. Cullen

Assistant Company Manager: Adam Owens  

Digital and Print Arts Marketing Associate (Weeks 1-5): 
Teresa Fidalgo-Azize  (Weeks 6-9): Julia Gorske

Assistant House Manager and Sales Associate: Jace Jacobs  

Bratton House Manager: Fosse Thornton  

Graphic Designer: Chance Brinkman-Sull  

PRODUCTION TEAM:  

Production Manager: Will Duty  

Associate Production Manager and Business Assistant
Cecelia Hill  

Technical and Facilities Manager: Spencer Dick  

Carpenter and Facilities Assistant: Justin Kochetta  

Production Assistant (Production Management)
Sebastian Tingle

Production Intern: Colin Drayer  

Production Intern: Ethan Tyger  

Props Supervisor: Hyla Stellhorn  

Assistant Props Supervisor: Donnie Woodard  

Props Artisan: Lillian Hargesheimer  

Costume Supervisor: Erin Prokopchak  

Assistant Costume Supervisor/ Draper: Sean Castro  

Costume Assistant: Atlas Mendoza  

Wardrobe Lead: Sophie Millar  

Lighting Supervisor: Matt DiVita  

Assistant Lighting Supervisor: Grayson Crosby  

Lighting Technical/ Board Operator: Brittany Konruff 

Sound Supervisor: John Kolbinski  

Audio Engineer: Molly McGill  

Sound Technician/Board Operator: Miriam “Mimi” Daniel  

Production Stage Manager: Jenny Kennedy  

Assistant Stage Manager 1: Savanha Moore  

Assistant Stage Manager 2: Wren Heiman  

Production Assistant (Stage Manager): Alexandra Rogers 

 CITY THEATRE TEAM  

Production Manager: Rachel D’Amboise  

Co-Technical Director: John Brucker 

Co-Technical Director: Sam Karas  

Shop Foreman: Emma Cummings  

Carpenter: Sydney Dobbs  

Scenic Charge: Leah Blackwood  

Scenic Charge: Alexx Jacobs  

Summer Carpenter: Ash Buford  

Summer Carpenter: Jacob Jencks  

Thank You To Our Supporters

Thank you to our supporters for making theater on our grounds possible. Special thanks to Chautauqua Opera who have been a great help to us this summer.

Friends of Chautauqua Theater

Friends of Chautauqua Theater was founded in 1994 to ensure that theater remains a powerful pillar of the arts community at Chautauqua. We are proud that all living Past Presidents of FCT continue actively engaging with the group. 

Our overarching mission and purpose are: 

  • to support Chautauqua Theater Company and enhance the experience of the artists who visit Chautauqua 
  • to connect CTC artists with the broader Chautauqua community, and to connect Chautauqua theater-lovers with each other 
  • to ensure that theater remains a vibrant pillar of the arts at Chautauqua

Membership benefits include:

  • Weekly email during the summer season, with advance notice of theater events and members-only content from CTC’s artistic leadership
  • Invitations to special members-only events
  • Additional “Producers’ Circle” membership is available at no cost for members who volunteer with us.  We have fun – having fun is in our by-laws!
  • Off-season notifications of live and virtual theater events and previews of the upcoming season in advance of public announcements
  • Membership is still only $10 per person – though your additional contributions are deeply appreciated and significantly increase the support we can provide to Chautauqua Theater Company

To renew your membership or join as a new member online, visit www.friendsofchqtheater.com