King Lear 2013 Full Program

2013
Bernards Township Parks & Recreation
Presents
Shakespeare’s
Produced by:
HANK BARRE
Directed by:
JOE PENCZAK
Executive Producer:
LORRIE LANE
Pleasant Valley Park, Basking Ridge:
August 1, 2, 3
at 8 PM
August 4
at 7PM
Mindowaskin Park, Westfield:
August 30, 31
at 8 PM
September 1
at 2PM
Summer, 2013
Dear Residents and Friends of the Community,
Good evening and welcome to the Bernards Township Department of Parks and Recreation’s 26th
season of Plays in the Park!
So many of you enjoy and look forward to the plays year after year. I am excited that the
Township brings this tradition free to the public for all to enjoy. Bernards Township proudly
sponsors this event and substantially subsidizes the budget because we recognize the
importance of keeping performing arts alive during these difficult economic times. It is truly
wonderful that these productions are here, under the stars, in Pleasant Valley Park.
July is Parks and Recreation Month. Bernards Township offers many opportunities to enjoy
family outings such as Plays In The Park. Please join us as we celebrate… details may be found
on page 13 of this playbill. You can stay current on all our special events by visiting our website
at www.bernrads.org. There you will find information on the wide variety of programs we offer.
Now sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
See you in the parks,
Jennifer Gander
Director, Parks and Recreation
2013 Plays in the Park
This program is made possible, in part, by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of
State, a partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and administered by the Somerset County
Cultural and Heritage Commission through the State/County Partnership Local Arts Program.
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DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Earl of Kent...............................................................Lee Grabelsky
Earl of Gloucester ..........................................................Tim Evans
Edmund – Bastard son of Gloucester………………….Ken Bigelow
Edgar – Eldest son of Gloucester ……………………..Joe Penczak
Lear - King of Britain......................................................Hank Barre
Duke of Cornwall ......................................................Fred Dennehy
Regan - Daughter of Lear……………………….....Kelly Maizenaski
Goneril - Daughter of Lear………………………………Juliet Brines
Duke of Albany………………………………………...Michael Bieber
Oswald - Steward to Goneril........................................Peter Curley
Cordelia - Daughter of Lear…………………………..Erin Scialabba
Fool .........................................................................Alicia Harabin
Duke of Burgundy/Knight.....................................Alan Gershenson
King of France/Knight…………………………...………..Matt Marino
Curan, a Knight…………………………...………Maxwell Beutnagel
Knight of the Realm……………………………………..Sean Marner
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PRODUCTION STAFF
Producer..…………………………………………………Hank Barre
Director...……………………………………………Joseph Penczak
Lighting…………………………….Troy DeLorenzo, Chris Winans
Stage Manager………………………………………..Alex Petersen
Sound…………………...Tony Asch, Julia and Elizabeth Penczak
Costumes by………………………………………………..Zackman
SPECIAL THANKS
Jennifer Gander and the staff at Bernards Township Recreation & Parks
for their continued assistance
Dan Callahan and Bernards Township grounds crew for their perpetual help
Jaye Barre for costuming
Our stage and support crew for another fabulous production effort
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School Daze
Big River
The Fantasticks
Damn Yankees
West Side Story
The Mikado
The Music Man
South Pacific
Peter Pan
Brigadoon
Titanic
Kiss Me, Kate
Bye Bye Birdie
Guys & Dolls
H.M.S. Pinafore
Anything Goes
Into The Woods
Oliver
Kismet
The Pirates of Penzance
Music Man
Oklahoma
Seussical, The Musical
Footloose
Camelot
A Funny Thing… Forum
Twelfth Night
Comedy of Errors
Taming of the Shrew
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Tempest
As You Like It
The Taming of the Shrew
Scapino
You Can’t Take It With You
The Compleat Works of
Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth
WLLM SHKSPR (abridged)
Much Ado About Nothing
A Midsummer’s Night Dream
Cyrano deBergerac
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Inherit the Wind
Twelfth Night
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Bernards Township Department of Parks & Recreation
Director………………………………………………………………….. ..Jennifer Gander
Assistant Director…………...………………………………………..……....Sean O’Grady
Recreation Program Manager…………………………………...……………..Heather Re
Office Assistant…………………………………………………...…………...Ruth Cucinell
Administrative Assistant……………………………………...…………..… Kelly Kallaway
Administrative Assistant…………………………….………………...….... Linda McArthur
Recreation, Parks & Pathways
Bernards Township Committee
Advisory Committee
Mayor………………….. Carolyn Gaziano
Deputy Mayor………….... John Carpenter
Chairperson………………. Anna Scaniello
Committeeman………………...John Malay
Deputy Chairperson………….. Deborah King
Committeewoman…………... Mary Pavlini
Twp. Committee Liaison……….. John Malay
Committeeman……………… Scott Spitzer
Member……………………….… Linda Arnold
Member……………………… John Campbell
Member……………………... Michael Conley
Member…………………..…. Charles Cunion
Member………………………… Victor Hatala
Member…………………………….. Jim Milito
Member…………………...Richard Moschello
Alternate…………………..James Baldassare
Alternate…………………. Eileen Loughnane
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Trilogy Repertory Board of Directors
President………………………………………………………………………Jaye Barre
Treasurer / Theater Development / Nominating Committee…………..….Hank Barre
Secretary…………………………………………………………………Patricia Brady Idell
Member………………………………………………………………………...Andrea Adams
Member………………………………………………………………………….Hugh Wallace
Member…………………………………………………………………………...Bill Schmidt
Strategic Planning……………………………………….……………………...Matt Marino
Website Developer / Website Manager / Nominating Committee….Troy DeLorenzo
Nominating Committee…………………………………………..Marion Hagovsky-Drew
Special Events…………………………………………………………….Christian Winans
Trilogy Repertory provides area residents with
rewarding opportunities to participate in all
aspects of theater performances, production and
appreciation. Our purpose is to nurture and
to celebrate artistic expression through the
experience of live theater.
Costume and Prop Rental!
Trilogy offers a vast array of costumes and props, available to rent for school events,
theater productions, or historical reenactment. Contact Jaye Barre for more information:
Phone: 908-217-2714
E-mail: jayebarre@aol.com
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Trilogy Repertory… your community theater in the Somerset Hills
Each season, Trilogy Repertory presents a fall and spring show as well as traveling children's
participation theater performed at local libraries. In the summer, two shows are produced in conjunction with the Bernards Township Department of Parks and Recreation. During the school
year, Trilogy conducts a Theater Workshop Day that teaches basic theater skills to Girl Scouts.
Over 5,000 scouts have qualified for their Theater Merit Badges through this program.
We welcome the support of our community. Please consider joining us as a member by simply
mailing a membership fee with your contact information to the address below. Membership is
just $5, but of course, donations of any amount are greatly appreciated!
Trilogy Repertory
PO Box 199, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Be sure to “like” us on Facebook!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President/Artistic Director…………………………………………..……..Joseph Penczak
Secretary……………………………………………………………………….Joan Penczak
Treasurer………………………………………………………………………..Joe Penczak
Member……………………………………………………………..……….Sara Hedgepeth
Member……………………………………………………………………………..Julie Fette
For further information: www.TroupeofFriends.com.
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WHO’S WHO – PRODUCTION
Joe Penczak (Director/Edgar) is the founder and artistic director of Troupe of Friends, a nonprofit theater company that brings free theater to Westfield each summer. He has played a few
Shakespearian roles: Antiphallus, Malvolio, Prince Hal, Oberon, King Richard 2, Mr. Ford,
Petruchio, Brutus, Hamlet, and Macbeth. He has also played in a few Samuel Beckett
tragicomedies: Vladimir in Waiting For Godot and Clov in Endgame. Sometimes, he likes to squat
down, bend at the knees, and lean forward. 'Cause that's how he rolls....
Hank Barre (Producer/King Lear) After 60 years on stage, Hank will have finally undertaken
just about every role he ever wanted (if he survives this one). Thanks to Joe for his energy,
insight and knowledge and to this fine cast and production team for their efforts on this one.
Thanks to Jaye for her constant support and tolerance having Lear, Falstaff, Polonius, Big
Daddy, and a host of other noisy characters wandering around the house muttering and
howling through the years.
Alex Petersen (Stage Manager) is excited to be working on yet another Plays in the Park
production. She currently is studying at Syracuse University and in two years will be receiving
her B.F.A. in Theatre Design and Technology. Many thanks to the cast and crew for all their
hard work.
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WHO’S WHO – CAST
Ken Bigelow (Edmund) returns to Troupe of Friends/Trilogy after a three year break, taking
on the role of Edmund in this production of King Lear. He was an original member of the
Troupe of Friends’ Company, performing in their first six productions. With the Troupe, he has
played Falstaff in Henry IV, Part 1, Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night, and Mark Antony in Julius
Caesar. Ken also played Estragon in Samuel Beckett’s classic Waiting for Godot, and Hamm
in Beckett’s End Game. He recently performed the role of Dr. Neville Craven in the Hedgehog
and Feather production of The Secret Garden. Besides theater, he enjoys playing bass and
singing with a local pop music band, FOG (Four Old Guys).
Maxwell Beutnagel (Curan/Knight) is excited to be in this excellent production of King Lear.
Thanks to everyone who made this possible.
Michael Bieber (Albany) cannot wait for everyone to see all the hard work that has put into
this production. Break a leg!
Juliet Brines (Goneril) is thrilled to be apart of such a wonderful cast. She was last seen as
Katherina in Troupe of Friends Taming of the Shrew. Other favorite credits include By Jeeves
(Honoria) Much Ado About Nothing (Margaret), and Romeo and Juliet (Nurse). She recently
participated in the Manhattan Rep One Act Competition in NYC. Her next role will be "Bride"
in her upcoming wedding to her fiancé Patrick. Love and broken legs to the cast and crew!
Peter Curly (Peter/Oswald) is delighted to be back on stage with Trilogy and Troupe of
Friends. He has appeared in numerous productions with both theater companies. Prior credits
with them include Taming of the Shrew, Inherit the Wind, Midsummer Night's Dream, Richard
the Second, Macbeth, You Can't Take it With You, Julius Caesar, As You Like It, Henry the
Fourth-Part Two, and Twelfth Night. Recent productions with other theater groups include
Doubt, Cards on the Table, and Crucible. Thanks to Joe and a great production team. Break a
Leg everyone!
Fred Dennehy (Cornwall) has performed over a dozen roles in Shakespearean plays in the
last five years, in New York and New Jersey, including five for Troupe of Friends. They include
King Henry in Henry IV, Part One, Julius Caesar in Julius Caesar, Justice Shallow in Merry
Wives, York in Richard II and Baptista and Player in Taming of the Shrew. Many thanks to
Joe, Alex and the cast
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WHO’S WHO – CAST
Tim Evans (Gloucester) played the Fourth Night in Murder in the Cathedral around
1952.
He subsequently played Oberon in Midsummer Night's Dream at P..A..R..K..S..
Corp.'s miniature park at 333 Ellison Street, Paterson in 2011. In 2012, he played Prospero
in The Tempest at our said park in Paterson. Tim is currently in rehearsal for Twelfth Night in
the afore-mentioned park, which is scheduled for performance somewhere between
mid-September and mid-October, depending on weather, and also at St. Paul's Episcopal
Church in Paterson. He is cast as the Sea Captain. Last year, Tim did an excerpt from
Richard III in Upper Montclair, playing Clarence in the Tower of London scene.
Alan Gershenson (Burgundy/Knight) is excited to be working on another production with
Trilogy. Thanks to everyone for their hard work!
Lee Grabelsky (Kent) Prior shows include: Taming of The Shrew, Julius Cesar, Richard 2.
Off Broadway credits include: The Fourth Chair. Lee studied in NYC with Michael Eagan.
Speaking of Thanks to the Dynamic Duo of Joe & Hank
Alicia Harabin (Fool) last tackled The Bard in As You Like It (Rosalind) at Circle Players.
Other recent shows include The 39 Steps, The Farnsworth Invention, and Sherlock Holmes at
Circle and All My Sons at Summit. Alicia teaches elementary school drama at the Pingry
School and has enjoyed her summer off, chasing Lear around the park and her nearly-1-yearold everywhere else. Love to Matt and Felix.
Kelly Maizenaski (Regan) Credits: Mayzie - Seussical the Musical, Holloway-Something in
the Air, Allison - US Drag, Jessie - Still Life, Linda - The Drunken City, Esmepus - Three
Prince Charmings, Miriam - Email 9/12, Marlese - The Trouble With You Is, Veronica - Stark
Shadows, Emma -Tintypes, Ensemble - Singin' in the Rain & Light in The Piazza. Awards: NJ
Theatre World Award for her portrayal of Linda in The Drunken City. Alliance Rep Company
Member & Executive Board Member Dunellen Skylight Theatre. Love to my eternally supportive friends and family.
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WHO’S WHO – CAST
Matt Marino (France/Knight) is excited to be performing in King Lear, his favorite
Shakespeare play to teach. Prior roles (all with Trilogy Repertory and Troupe of Friends)
include Angus and Murderer #2 in The Scottish Play, Meeker in Inherit the Wind, Robin
Starveling/Moonshine in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and various parts in Spamalot and The
Taming of the Shrew. He also has appeared in Mount Saint Mary Academy productions of
Annie, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. In addition, Matt currently
serves on the Trilogy board of directors. During the school year, Matt teaches English literature
and coaches varsity tennis at the Mount. In his spare time, Matt enjoys playing tennis and
running. He considers himself lucky to work with such an excellent cast and crew and looks
forward to truly great performances of this classic – and timeless – tragedy.
Sean Marner (Knight/Messenger/Herald) began exercising his acting skills at age 7,
participating in the Contagious Drama Workshops in Westfield, NJ. He then became involved
with the Troupe of Friends and his first Shakespearean role was in 2011 as a gardener and
servant in King Richard II. He appeared as a shepherd in two seasons of Hedgehog and
Feather’s Amahl and The Night Visitors. In August 2012, Sean appeared in TOF’s Taming of
the Shrew as a servant. Sean kicked off 2013 as one of the townspeople in the Alliance
Repertory Theater’s rendition of Puss-n-Boots. This July, Sean attended the On Stage
Theater Program and starred as Gaston and the Prince in two performances of Beauty and the
Beast! Returning to Shakespeare, Sean is now a messenger and a servant in this year’s King
Lear. In his spare time, Sean constructs LEGO masterpieces and aces the backstroke for
Westfield’s Nomahegan Swim Team.
Erin Scialabba (Cordelia) is excited to make her Shakespeare debut playing Cordelia in King
Lear. Since studying the Bard in London, Erin has been in awe of Shakespeare's rich
and transcendent poetry, and is thus honored to work so closely with a play of such historical
and cultural significance. To my loving, supporting family: How shall I live and work to match
thy goodness? My life will be too short and every measure fail me.
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