Sugar
July 30 - August 14, 2010
Sugar
Music by Jule Styne Lyrics by Bob Merrill Book by Peter Stone
Based on the Screenplay "Some Like It Hot" by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond
Based on a Story by Robert Thoeren
July 30 - August 14, 2010
Directed by Bruce R. Coleman
The Musical based on Some Like It Hot
Dupree Theater
Irving Arts Center
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75062
Fridays & Saturdays, July 30, 31, August 6, 7, 13, 14, 2010 at 8pm.
Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 8pm.
Sundays, August 1, 8, 2010 at 2:30pm.
Who can forget the great comedy, “Some Like It Hot.” It’s 1929 and two down and out musicians happen to witness the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. They’re desperate to get out of Chicago before the mob gets them too. So, they dress up as women and join an all girl band heading for Florida. Unforgettable hilarity ensues as one of the musicians falls for Sugar, the bands lead singer; while the other is trying to avoid a rich suitor who won’t take “no” for an answer. All the while, the mob is HOT on their trail.
Take this story and add a Julie Styne and Bob Merrill score and this 1973 Tony nominated musical brings fun for the whole family.
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Reviews
“Howell and Roberts have excellent chemistry, playing off each other like the classic comedy teams of old… ICT mounts an impressive and entertaining production...” ~ Kris Noteboom, Theatre Jones
Production Images
Jerry (Calvin Roberts), Joe (Steven Tyler Howell), Sugar (Christine Phelan), Josephine (Steven Tyler Howell), Daphne (Calvin Roberts)
*Photography by Mike Morgan Photography
Cast
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MIKEY ABRAMS (Bienstock) is pleased to make his ICT debut. He has been seen in shows with Garland Summer Musicals, Uptown Players, Lyric Stage, Rover Dramawerks, Stage West, Theatre Arlington, Granbury Opera House, Brookhaven Theatre, & Hip Pocket Theatre. When not performing, Mikey is a teacher at the Dallas Summer Musicals Academy of Performing Arts as well as director of North Garland HS Raider Theatre Department. Thanks for the chance to work with you again, Bruce. Much love to Scott, Gretel, & Chewy! ~ |
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KIM BORGE (Dolores/Ensemble) is thrilled to be doing her first show at ICT MainStage under the direction of Bruce Coleman. Kim has done over 25 plays and musicals in the area. Some of her favorite roles include Roxie/CHICAGO, Daisy/LI'L ABNER, Beth/LITTLE WOMEN, Babette/BEAUTY & THE BEAST, Irene/CRAZY FOR YOU, Perfect/Columbinus, Suzie/THE RUBY SUNRISE. Kim is currently at Texas Christian University studying to get a BFA in Theatre: emphasis in Musical Theatre. ~ |
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CHRIS EDWARDS (Ensemble) is pleased to be making his first appearance with ICT. Chris has performed in such diverse area stages as Uptown Players, Onstage in Bedford, Theatre Coppell, Garland Civic Theatre, Mesquite Community Theatre, and Repertory Company. In 2009, Chris was honored with a Column Award for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and an Ony award for THE FULL MONTY. He now serves on the Board of Directors for The Column Awards. Chris would like to thank family and friends for the love that keeps him going, and Bruce for the opportunity. ~ |
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MICHELLE FOARD (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her ICT MainStage debut! A graduate of Truman State University, she holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. Recently, Michelle has been seen in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Onstage in Bedford, MAME with Garland Summer Musicals and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL with Casa Mañana. Michelle would like to thank Caleb and her family for all of their constant love and support! ~ |
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STAN GRANER (Sir Osgood Fielding) returns to the ICT stage after a 14-year absence, having played Albert in BYE BYE BIRDIE in 1996. Stan won the 2009 Best Actor in a Non-Equity Musical COLUMN award (his fifth COLUMN). He was featured on the recent CD Holidazzle 2009: DFW Actors Give Back, and was honored to be invited back to his alma mater Texas Wesleyan University in 2008 to perform an evening of Broadway songs. This is his seventh time to have the privilege and pleasure of being directed by Bruce Coleman. ~ |
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WHITNEY HENNEN (Ensemble) is pleased to be making her ICT MainStage debut in SUGAR. Whitney, while a dance major at UNT, was in her first musical and has not been unable to stop since. Some of her favorite roles include Ensemble and Featured Dancer/PIPPIN, Val/A CHORUS LINE, MISS DOROTHY BROWN/ THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, and JUNE/DANCE CAPTAIN/CHICAGO. Whitney was most recently seen in the Ensemble of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Uptown Players. Many thanks to the cast and crew of SUGAR and lots of hugs and kisses to her amazing friends and family. ~ |
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STEPHEN TYLER HOWELL (Joe/Josephine) is delighted to make his ICT debut with SUGAR. Stephen was last seen as Leo Clark in Theatre Arlington’s LEADING LADIES, and is a senior at the University of Texas at Arlington. He is pursuing his BFA degree with a focus in Performance and has starred in multiple productions over the past three seasons including: Garry Lejeune/NOISES OFF, Danny/DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA, and Matt Poncelet/DEAD MAN WALKING. ~ |
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BRITNEY HUDGINS (Mary Lou) is happy to be a part of SUGAR at ICT! She was recently seen in BEEHIVE! THE 60’s MUSICAL at Theatre 3. Britney is a senior, BFA Performance major at the University of Texas at Arlington where she was featured in the roles of Poppy/NOISES OFF! and Hope/Emily Percy/DEAD MAN WALKING. ~ |
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GREGORY HULLETT (Dude/Ensemble) Greg is excited to be making his debut with ICT. Greg attended KD Studio Actors Conservatory with a degree in Performance of Theatre/Film. He has been active with the Dallas/Ft. Worth area theatre and has also worked on network television shows, industrials and film. Some of his previous local theatrical works include: Jim/Purser/THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE, Nicky Arnstein/FUNNY GIRL, Willard/ FOOTLOOSE, Chad/ALL SHOOK UP, Joe/HEAVEN CAN WAIT, Kenickie/GREASE, Pharaoh/JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Benard/DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER. Thanks to all my family and friends and Ashlea for their love and support. ~ |
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SUMMER KENNY (Ensemble) is excited to be working with ICT MainStage for the first time! Summer most recently performed in Uptown Players’ production of BREATHE. She has also performed in area shows including Dream Laurey/OKLAHOMA, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, HELLO DOLLY, FIORELLO and FUNNY GIRL. She attended TCU where she earned degrees in Ballet and Journalism, and she recently completed her MBA at UTA. Many thanks to my loving family, boyfriend, and friends for their ongoing support & encouragement! ~ |
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JARED JOHNSON (Ensemble) Jared finds it “sweet” that he is making his ICT debut in SUGAR based on one of his favorite classic movies. Some of his past favorite roles include Leaf Coneybear/25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, John Worthing/ THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Clifford Anderson/DEATHTRAP and a Protean/A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM. Thank you so much to Bruce Coleman for wonderful direction and the opportunity to work with you, Vonda for just being your fabulous self, Kelly for attempting to show me how to dance and Stacey for always keeping us in line! Also, thanks to this magnificent cast. You are all superb and have made this experience pure bliss. Love to family and friends. Enjoy the show! ~ |
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DELYNDA JOHNSON MORAVEC (Olga/Ensemble) DFW credits include Lady Rowena/ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (ICT MainStage), LOST IN STARS and Signora Nacarelli/THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA (Theatre Three), Penelope Pennywise/URINETOWN (Richland Theatre), Ernestina/HELLO, DOLLY! (Lyric Stage), Katisha/THE MIKADO (GCT), The Farmer’s Wife/STEVEN KELLOGG’S THE THREE SILLES (DCT - National Touring Company), A..MY NAME IS ALICE (FMPAT) and THE WHO’s TOMMY (Uptown Players). She is a three time Column Award winner for Best Featured Actress for THE SECRET GARDEN (ICT MainStage), HONK! (FMPAT) and DAMN YANKEES (GSM). Love and thanks to Kip, Mom & Dad. ~ |
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NEELEY JONEA’ (Sweet Sue) is ecstatic to be making her return to the ICT stage, after last being seen as Clarabel in TEN NIGHTS IN A BAR ROOM. Neeley’s favorite past credits include: Jewel\BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, Mrs. Cratchit/ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Dorothy/ THE WIZ, and Kelsey/Lorne Michael’s produced soap opera ALMOST LEGAL. Neeley is SO grateful for this phenomenal opportunity, and thanks her family and loving boyfriend Nate for their continuous support! ~ |
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PHILLIP MORGAN (Knuckles Norton, Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the stage as a performer after six years working as a director at Irving MacArthur High School. While there, he directed shows such as THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, TARTUFFE and CONFEDERATE LETTERS as well as multiple musicals. Phillip currently serves as an advocate for drama as a registered UIL One-Act Play Critic Judge. As a performer, he holds an Honors B.F.A. in Acting and has performed in multiple academic venues such as Paris Junior College, Texas Wesleyan University and U.T. Arlington. He is ultimately thankful to his director, Bruce Coleman, and the ICT Production Team for allowing him the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful cast, crew and show. ~ |
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CHRISTINE PHELAN (Sugar Kane) is thrilled to be in a production at ICT again. Some of her previous roles include Evelyn Nesbit/RAGTIME, Mitzi Travers /FIORELLO, Young Phyllis/FOLLIES and Sarah Stone/NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY. She has also been seen at GSM as Lois Lane/KISS ME KATE, Irene Roth/CRAZY FOR YOU and Hope Harcourt/ANYTHING GOES. Christine is a newlywed and would like to thank her husband Travis for his love and support. ~ |
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CALVIN ROBERTS (Jerry/Daphne) is delighted to make his debut at ICT MainStage! Calvin was seen most recently as Chris in RCT's production of Miss Saigon. Calvin has worked with several theaters locally including: Salerio/MERCHANT OF VENICE, Lucius/JULIUS CAESAR at Shakespeare Dallas, Labourer/ Undertakers Man/ A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Dallas Theater Center and, Coalhouse Walker Jr/RAGTIME with JPlayers. ~ |
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ALEXANDRA VALLE (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her debut at ICT MainStage. Recent credits include Milt Skeeter/HOW I BECAME A PIRATE at Dallas Children's Theatre, Marcy Park/25TH ANNUAL...SPELLING BEE at Theatre Three, Armanda/THE GLORIOUS ONES, Sally/YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, and Woman 2/A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING at Lake Dillon Theatre in Dillon, Colorado. She earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from TCU. ~ |
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DAYLON WALTON (Spats) is thrilled to be making his ICT MainStage debut as Spatz Palazzo in SUGAR. Recent productions have included Nugget/EQUUS, Chief Bromden/ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, and Jigger Craigin/CAROUSEL. When not on stage, Daylon is an avid diver and underwater photographer, having recently returned from the British Virgin Islands where he was involved in documenting shipwrecks. Big thanks to Bruce Coleman, Kelly McCain, Vonda Bowling, and this very talented cast. ~ |
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COREY WHALEY (Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the ICT MainStage, having previously appeared as Bill Bobstay/H.M.S. PINAFORE and Freddie/NOISES OFF. Most recently, Corey has appeared in POSEIDON with Level Ground Arts and as The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince/INTO THE WOODS at Richardson Theatre Centre. He has also performed in SWEENEY TODD with Garland Civic Theatre, and as The Professor/GILLIGAN’S ISLAND: THE MUSICAL, Father Rivard/THE RUNNER STUMBLES, and Graham/FRAME 312 at Rover Drama-werks. ~ |
Crew
BRUCE R. COLEMAN (Director) has been associated with ICT MainStage since 1994, when he directed the musical BIG RIVER. Other ICT MainStage directing assignments include DRACULA (Column Nom.), ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Rabin Nom.), THE SECRET GARDEN (Rabin Nom., Column Award), THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, INHERIT THE WIND, INTO THE WOODS (Leon Rabin Award) and SHADOWLANDS. Other local favorite assignments include BEEHIVE, [TITLE OF SHOW], and WOODY GUTHERIE’S AMERICAN SONG for Theatre Three, and EQUUS, THE HISTORY BOYS (Column Award), BENT (Column Award) and THRILL ME (Leon Rabin Award, Column Award) for Uptown Players. This Fall, Mr. Coleman looks forward to directing the North American Premiere of The Pet Shop Boys Musical, CLOSER TO HEAVEN, for Uptown Players and the Bunraku Puppet Play, TALES FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS, (which he also wrote) for Theatre Three.
VONDA K. BOWLING (Musical Director) is thrilled to be working with ICT for the second time! In 2007, Vonda was the music director for LIES AND LEGENDS: THE MUSIC OF HARRY CHAPIN and was privileged to work with Bruce Coleman. This is their 5th show together! Vonda has music directed at many theatres around the metroplex including Theatre Three, Theatre Too! (where she just closed the world premiere of BLANKITY-BLANK), and Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre. Some of her favorite shows include: A DOG’S LIFE (Column Award Nomination) LOST IN THE STARS (DFW Theatre Critics Award), 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Column Award Nomination), FOREVER PLAID, HONK!, SEUSSICAL!, and BLANKITY-BLANK. She is the co-founder of Dallas Young Artists, a musical theatre experience that targets high school and college students. www.dallasyoungartists.org Vonda is the middle and upper school choir director at Greenhill in Addison, where she teaches with choreographer, Kelly McCain. She lives in Rowlett with her husband, Jeffrey, and their two sons, Harrison (10) and Mason (7).
KELLY MCCAIN (Choreographer) is excited to be a part of another ICT production. Other choreography credits include ONCE UPON A MATTRESS and SHAKESPEARE FOR THE MODERN MAN (ICT), BREATHE (Uptown Players), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Pocket Sandwich Theater), MACK AND MABEL (Theatre Three), FAME and ZOMBIE PROM (Imagination Players). Favorite performance credits include HAIR, TOMMY, and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS (Uptown Players), CAROUSEL, HELLO DOLLY, KING AND I, and FIORELLO (Lyric Stage), BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (Contemporary Theatre of Dallas); OKLAHOMA, 42ND STREET, GUYS AND DOLLS, CRAZY FOR YOU, HELLO DOLLY, WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, and MAME (GSM). Much thanks to the cast and production staff for making summer of ’10 a lot of fun. Love to Jay!
RODNEY DOBBS (Set Designer) has designed hundreds of sets for Dallas theaters over the past thirty years including Dallas Repertory Theatre, Dallas Alliance Theater, Garland Summer Musicals, Garland Civic Theater, Pegasus Theatre, WaterTower Theater, Theatre Too and Pocket Sandwich Theatre—which he co-founded with Joe Dickinson in 1980. Rodney has been nominated for two Leon Rabin awards for set design by the Dallas Theatre League. From 1995 to 2009 he worked as Technical Director and teacher at Greenhill School in Addison. He is married (24 years!) to Dallas actress, Cindee Mayfield and their son, Garrett, is a Junior at Stanford, majoring in product design and a member of the 2010 NCAA Championship men’s volleyball team.
BRUCE R. COLEMAN (Costume Designer) has been designing costumes for 30 years. Other ICT MainStage costume designs include DRACULA (Column Award), ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Rabin Nom.), THE SECRET GARDEN (Rabin Nom.), and INTO THE WOODS (Leon Rabin Award.) Locally, Mr. Coleman has designed costumes for Theatre Three, Theater Too!, The Pocket Sandwich Theatre, The Junior Players Summer Shakespeare, Kitchen Dog Theatre and New Theatre Company. Much Love to Tory and Binnie for all of their help!!
SAM NANCE (Lighting Designer) is honored to be resident lighting designer for ICT MainStage this year. He has designed numerous shows for ICT, including NOISES OFF, PROOF and more recently OF MICE AND MEN and the LION IN WINTER. He also serves as resident lighting designer for Pegasus Theater and the Column Awards. His work has been nominated for a Carbonell Award, two Rabin Awards, and fourteen Column Awards. He has received Column Awards for THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Theatre Three, and for NINE and All MY SONS, both for ICT MainStage.
JD SONES (Sound Designer) started his sound design career working with rock bands in the '70's providing support for many regional and national groups. During this time he designed and operated lighting and sound systems while touring. He made the move to TX in '99 and started designing sound systems for theater and in 2000 became sound designer for local theater groups in the DFW area. He has had professional training in a variety of areas including the Broadway Masters Class for Live Design in NY. Nominated for many awards while in TX, he is a 2 time Column Award winner for Best Sound Design for a Musical. When not working he enjoys hanging out with Spunky A Monkee and CC as well as watching the NFL Network and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
STACEY STREET (Stage Manager) –Stacey’s most recent stage managing work has included LION IN WINTER, NINE, SHAKESPREARE FOR THE MODERN MAN and DEARLY DEPARTED with ICT MainStage. Stacey has also worked with the Greater Lewisville Community Theater, Garland Summer Musicals, Theatre Britain and Theater Three. Stacey would like to thank her family and Janel for their constant encouragement and support.
IAN GARLAND (Assistant Lighting Designer) is currently working his fourth season with ICT MainStage. He is a Technical Theater Major at the University of North Texas where he was Lighting Designer for the New Choreographers Concert. He also has worked as Assistant Lighting Designer for THE MISANTHROPE and GHETTO. He wants to thank everyone at ICT MainStage for all of the great opportunities.
Auditions
Directed by Bruce R. Coleman
Musical Director – Vonda Bowling
Choreographer – Kelly McCain
Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 6 - 10pm
Monday, June 7, 2010 from 6 - 10pm
Music & Readings scheduled between 6 – 8 pm. Dance auditions will follow between 8 – 10pm.
Please prepare a song and bring your sheet music. Come dressed to dance.
Performances: July 30 - August 14, 2010
Call 972-594-6104 to schedule an appointment. We offer a gas allowance.
Roles: 13 Male, 8 Female
13 Male roles – Ages 19 - 55
Specifics - Joe 22 - 35
Jerry 22 - 35
Osgood - 40 - 55
Spats 30 - 55
Beinstock 30 – 55
8 Female roles - Ages 19 – 55
Specifics - Sugar 25 – 35
Sweet Sue #0 - 55
(all roles are available)
