ICT Presents "Woman In Mind", January 20 - February 4, 2012

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying

Now Playing! July 29 - August 13, 2011

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
Book by Abe Burrows andJack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Based on How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying by Shepherd Mead

July 29 - August 13, 2011

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Directed by Michael Serrecchia

Musical

Dupree Theater
Irving Arts Center
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75062

Fridays & Saturdays, July 29, 30, August 5, 6, 12, 13, 2011 at 8pm.
Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 8pm.
Sundays, July 31, August 7, 2011 at 2:30pm.

From the authors of "Guys And Dolls" comes one of the most delightfully irreverent musicals of all time. A satire of big business and all it holds sacred, "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook called "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive, tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the boss' whiny, nepotistic nephew, the office party, backstabbing co-workers, caffeine addiction and, of course, true love.

This winner of 7 Tony Award includes the songs “Coffee Break,” “Been A Long Day,” “Rosemary,” “Paris Original” and “I Believe in You.”

Production Images

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at ICT

Morgan Mabry Mason as Rosemary and Max Swarner as J. Pierrepont Finch
(Photo Courtesy of Mike Morgan)

Cast

	BENNIE ADKINS JR. (PETERSON) debuts at ICT MainStage. He is very appreciative to be back doing what he loves to do most. He has performed at the KWAANZA Festival (Fair Park), The Annual Black Music and Civil Rights Concert (Morton Meyerson Symphony Center) and Opening for the Velvet Kittens' Burlesque Company. Other roles include: Mayor/BYE-BYE BIRDIE, Jester/ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Scarecrow/THE WIZ and Johannes Pafuri/LOST IN THE STARS. ~
	ROBERT BANKS (Mr. Bratt) appeared as Grandpa in YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU for ICT Mainstage, following Henry Drummond/INHERIT THE WIND at Onstage in Bedford (2011 Column Award nominee) and as Conjur Man/DARK OF THE MOON for Level Ground Arts. He studied acting at the University of London and favorite roles include Henry Higgins/MY FAIR LADY, which he has played three times; Charley/ANNIE GET YOUR GUN; The Stage Manager/OUR TOWN; and George/OF MICE AND MEN. ~
	DOMINIQUE BRINKLEY (Mona Jefferson) debuts at ICT MainStage and graduated from KD College’s Musical Theatre program. Previous roles include Maggie/WORKING, Ensemble/RAGTIME, Ensemble/ BYE BYE BIRDIE, and Dominique/ BEYOND THE SHOCK. Many thanks to the entire cast, crew and production team, ya’ll are wonderful. Thank you to my family and friends for always trying to support me in living out my dream. Ya’ll Da’ Biznezz!!! ~
	STEPHANIE BUTLER (Ruby Weinstein/Dance Captain) is very excited to finally get to work with the amazing duo: Michael Serrecchia and Megan Kelly Bates. Stephanie graduated from KD College’s Acting and Musical Theatre programs. She was last seen as a dancer in THE MUSIC MAN, Garland Summer Musicals and is currently choreographing ALADDIN JR. with Imagination Players. Stephanie would like to thank Shannon Grady for helping her get through this busy summer. ~
	JERRY CROW (J.B. Biggley) appeared as Jack Votaugh/THE ROADS TO HOME at Theatre Three with Michael Serrecchia and Max Swarner. Also for Theatre Three: Dr. Bob/BILL W. & DR. BOB, Herbert Dean/THE ROYAL FAMILY. Metroplex credits include: Kitchen Dog Theatre, Stage West, WaterTower Theatre, and Wingspan Theatre. Jerry is represented by the Kim Dawson Agency for broadcast work, which includes the PRISON BREAK TV series. He received his BFA in Professional Acting from SMU. ~
	PETER DICESARE (Bud Frump) is a senior at TCU pursuing his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and debuting at ICT MainStage. Credits include: at Theatre TCU: Chalmers/OKLAHOMA!, Male Ensemble/THE EXONERATED, Man 1/AND THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, and Ensemble/URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL. He has also appeared as Neville Landless and Mr. Victor Grinstead/THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, and Lamar/GODSPELL at the Annex Theatre, Houston, TX. ~
	ERIN ELLIOTT (Olive Purkelmeir) is thrilled to be making her ICT debut amongst such incredible talent! Favorite past roles include Amy March/LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL, Babette/BEAUTY & THE BEAST, Hermia/A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, Veruca Salt/CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, and, most recently, Emily Webb/OUR TOWN. ~
	STEPHANIE FELTON (Smitty) was last seen at ICT in NINE in 2008. Favorite performances include: Millennium Opera Theatre, Mother/LITTLE RED/KASHCHEI, Family Music Theatre's Madame Giry/THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Gertrude McFuzz/SEUSSICAL and Level Ground Arts' Cheryl/EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL Her most important role is Mom to Caitlin & Preston, whom she loves dearly. Thank you for letting her coffee addiction & silliness out on to the stage. ~
	SAHARA GLASENER-BOLES (Maxine Finnegan) debuts with ICT. Her first Texas performance was as Melody Seville in the Rover Dramawerks’ MURDER AT THE ORIENT BURLESQUE. Previous performances include Light Opera Works and Quest Theatre in Chicago,Ohio Light Opera, Lyric Opera Cleveland, Cleveland Opera, Tri-Cities Opera in New York and Friends of Operetta in Los Angeles. She’s passionate for Gilbert & Sullivan, having sung leading roles in seven of their ten major operettas. ~
	FRANCIS “HANK” HENRY (Mr. Twimble) appeared as The Stage Manager/OUR TOWN, Frisco Community Theater, and Father O’Connell/THE MAGDALENE WHITEWASH, Broken Gears Theater Project. His most recent film was IN THE LAND OF FIREWORKS, which debuted at this year’s Dallas International Film Festival. He graduated from Duke University’s drama program and has studied the Meisner Technique with Terry Martin. He is represented by Linda McAlister Talent. ~
	ART KEDZIERSKI (Toynbee) returns to the Dallas stage with ICT. Art has a BFA in Theatre (Performance/Management) from UT-Arlington and interned at Theatre Three. Appearances include: Seymour Krelborn/LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Lloyd Dallas/NOISES OFF, Leon Darnell/THE WAKE OF JAMIE FOSTER, Captain "Big Jim" Warington/LITTLE MARY SUNSHINE, Artie Shaughnessy/HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, and Eric Bogosian’s SEX, DRUGS AND ROCK & ROLL. ~
	ASHLIE KIRKPATRICK (Miss Krumholz) returns to ICT. Favorite roles include Maria/LEND ME A TENOR (2011 Column Award Winner), Maudie/TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Baker’s Wife/INTO THE WOODS (2010 Column Award Nominee), Miss Adelaide/GUYS AND DOLLS, Mother/NEVER IN MY LIFETIME. Thanks to her wonderful family of friends for their support and countless hours of babysitting, and to her son, Corbin, for being excited about yet another show. ~
	MORGAN MABRY MASON (Rosemary) debuts at ICT. She graduated from Texas A&M, B.A., Communication, and studied at State School of Acting and Page Parkes Academy. Favorite roles include: Maria Rainer/THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Carlotta Giudicelli/PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Meg March/LITTLE WOMEN; Millie Dillmount/THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. and as a soloist with the Plano Symphony Orchestra. She is grateful to her incredible family, husband, and friends. Special thanks to the directors, cast, crew. Be blessed and enjoy the show! ~
	IAN MOORE (Ed Edwardleman) Originally from Little Rock, AR, this is Ian's fourth production in DFW since relocating last August. He was last seen as the Dauphin/HENRY V, Stolen Shakespeare Guild, and Matt/FANTASTICKS, OnStage Bedford. Ian’s degree in philosophy from Hendrix College gets puts to dubious use by day as a government employee. "Thanks to TWT for my start, and everyone who's indulged me in this extended flight of fancy." ~
	TOM E. MOORE (Wally Womper) debuts at ICT. Some of Tom’s previous credits include: Senex/A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, Leon Czolgosz/ASSASSINS and Det. Sgt. Porterhouse/RUN FOR YOUR WIFE at Theatre Coppell; Max Dietwieller/THE SOUND OF MUSIC and The Wizard/ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at GLCT; and Uncle Roman/POLISH JOKE at Runway Theatre. Tom is also a member of the 4 out of 5 Doctors Improv Comedy Troupe. ~
	ALEXIS NABORS (Hedy LaRue), returns to ICT after playing Lina Darling/NINE. Favorite roles include Czarina Katherina Anastasia Faberge Antoinet/MURDER AT THE ORIENT BURLESQUE at Rover Dramawerks, Sandy Beach/THE GREAT WHITE WAY at WaterTower's Out of the Loop Festival, Betty Foster/SANTA VS. THE MARTIANS and Susan Shelby/POSEIDON: AN UPSIDE-DOWN MUSICAL at Level Ground Arts, and several shows at the Pocket Sandwich Theater. Many thanks go to Michael and Scott! ~
	TRAVIS PONIKIEWSKI (Mr. Tackaberry) debuts at ICT. He graduated from the University of Texas in Arlington with a BFA in Acting, where he performed as Felix/BLIND DATE and Pony /EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES. Travis was born and raised in Irving and is excited to perform for ICT. ~
	DIANE POWELL (Mildred Marie Cooper) debuts at ICT. Previous shows include OLIVER! at Lyric Stage, JEKYLL AND HYDE at Greater Lewisville Community Theater and Luisa/THE FANTASTICKS for MTD.. She received her Bachelor of Music from Sam Houston State University and works as a music therapist for children with special needs in Keller ISD. Love to the family and to God be the glory. ~
	CATHY PRITCHETT (Miss Jones) debuts at ICT. She has a Bachelor of Music Education, U.T. Arlington, & master of educational administration, Texas A&M. She was last seen as Janette/THE FULL MONTY, Theatre Arlington. She is the Director of Programming for the Honors College at UTA, and thanks her family and friends for their awesome love and support. Special thanks to Michael Serrecchia for this wonderful opportunity! ~
	MAX SWARNER (J. Pierrepont Finch) debuts at ICT after playing the title role in PIPPIN at Theatre Three. Credits include Alan Strang/EQUUS, Uptown Players; Mr. Long/THE ROADS TO HOME, Theatre Three; Che/EVITA, Dickon/THE SECRET GARDEN, RCT. Workshop credits include ASHER, TX. ’82, Uptown Players; CREEP: THE MUSICAL, WaterTower Theatre; as well as the national tour of CASPER THE MUSICAL, Dallas Summer Musicals with Chita Rivera. ~
	SCOTT TAYLOR (Ovington Matthews) debuts at ICT. After spending 12 years in NYC, Scott moved to the Metroplex and he heads the theatre department at Flower Mound High School. Favorite roles include: Ching Ho/THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Custus/CRAZY FOR YOU, Motel/FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and Hysterium/A FUNNY THING HAPPENED. Special thanks to his families in New Mexico, Flower Mound, Carrollton, and his new family at ICT. ~
	KEITH J. WARREN (Milton Gatch) comes directly from OLIVER! at Lyric Stage and as Valentin/KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, Artes de la Rosa. He has performed with Casa Manana, WaterTower Theater, and Jefferson Performing Arts Society in Louisiana. Favorite credits: Billy Bigelow/CAROUSEL, Gaston/DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Frank/THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Harry Toukarian/FLORA, THE RED MENACE, and Anthony/SWEENEY TODD. ~
	COREY WHALEY (Jenkins) returns to ICT MainStage after appearing as Horace/THE LITTLE FOXES. Other roles at ICT include Ensemble/SUGAR, Bill Bobstay/H.M.S. PINAFORE, and Freddie/NOISES OFF. Elsewhere in the Metroplex, Corey has appeared in POSEIDON, Level Ground Arts; The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince/INTO THE WOODS, Richardson Theatre Centre; SWEENEY TODD, Garland Civic Theatre; and Father Rivard/THE RUNNER STUMBLES at Rover Dramawerks. ~

Crew

MICHAEL SERRECCHIA (Director) is very happy to be back for his second show at ICT. NINE was one of my favorite theatre experiences of all time (winning 9 Column Awards). Other projects include regional premieres of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Best Director/Choreographer/Best Musical) for Theatre Three and NEXT TO NORMAL at Uptown Players. For the 2009-2010 Theatre Season Michael was named one of the Top Directors in Dallas, as well as Fort Worth, and on October 2, 2011 receives the prestigious NATALIE SKELTON AWARD FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE. Look for Michael this summer in the soon to be released documentary “BROADWAY, BEYOND THE GOLDEN AGE; THE 60’s, 70’s, AND 80’s.”

SCOTT A. ECKERT (Music Director) Previous ICT shows are NINE and BIG RIVER. Other music direction credits include: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, NEXT TO NORMAL, Uptown Players; TITANIC, JANE EYRE, Lyric Stage; FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Associate Conductor, National Tour; THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE, Contemporary Theater Of Dallas; COMPANY, WaterTower Theater; and 7 seasons with the Garland Summer Musicals. He has been recognized by the Dallas Theater League, The Column, and The DFW Theater Critics Forum for his work both as music director and playwright.

MEGAN KELLY BATES (Choreographer) is happy to return to ICT after performing onstage as Martha/THE SECRET GARDEN, Winnifred/ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, and in NINE; this is her first time choreographing for ICT, but has collaborated with Michael Serrecchia on THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Theatre Three and THE FULL MONTY and 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre Arlington. She directs the Musical Theatre Department at Preston Center Dance and teaches at KD College. She thanks her two beautiful daughters, Lilly and Molly.

STACEY STREET (Stage Manager) Stacey’s most recent stage managing work has included SUGAR, 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.

THE DALLAS COSTUME SHOPPE under the direction of Michael Robinson, who with his team have designed and provided costumes for many area productions: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, CATS, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, LEADING LADIES, and the award-winning NINE for ICT. Area theaters include: Theatre Three, Stage West, Uptown Theatre, Echo Theatre, Rover Drama Werks, Mesquite Community Theatre, Garland Summer Musicals, Garland Civic Theatre, WaterTower Theater, and Lyric Stage. Their costumes for Mozart’s COSI FAN TUTTI were seen at the famous Goldini Theatre in Venice, Italy, as well as for the BBC documentary of BONNIE AND CLYDE. They are the oldest costume shop in the Southwest, serving Metroplex theatres since the turn of the last century.

SAM NANCE (Lighting Designer) has designed numerous shows for ICT, most recently for The Little Foxes and You Can’t Take it With You. He is the resident lighting designer for Pegasus Theatre where he has lit their innovative “living black and white” shows for a number of years as well as their more colorful presentations. He has received three Column Awards for his lighting of The Light in the Piazza for Theatre Three and Nine and All My Sons at ICT.

ROBIN STEPHENS (Producer, Sound Designer, Sound Board Operator) has been working with ICT in many capacities since 1986, including producing and designing Lighting and Sound. Most recently he served as Stage Manager for THE LITTLE FOXES, Master Carpenter for HMS PINAFORE and DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER, and Sound Designer for 10 NIGHTS IN A BAR ROOM. He also operated sound for Theatre Britain’s annual Panto. Robin is a current member of the ICT Board of Directors.

JUDD VERMILLION (Scenic Designer) is currently an Assistant Professor of Theatre at TCU and Technical Director for the Department. Locally, Judd has designed CROWNS for Jubilee Theatre in Ft. Worth, NOISES OFF for Theatre TCU and LOVE AND INTRIGUE for the University of Dallas. Selected other credits include: ANYTHING GOES for The Summer Theatre of Meredith, New Hampshire, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST for Ector Theatricals in Odessa, TX, ELLIE AND THE BEAR MAN for Texas Tech.

IAN GARLAND (Light Board Operator) is a senior at UNT majoring in Theater with focus in lighting; there he has been assistant light designer on THE MISANTHROPE and GHETTO; as well as light designer for IN THE BLOOD and for the New Choreographers Concert in 2009 & 2010 as well as LEND ME A TENOR for ICT and has been assistant light designer and light board operator for the past four seasons.

DANE TUTTLE (Co- Master Carpenter) is working towards a degree in Theatrical Production. He has been involved in theatre for most of his life building many shows, including: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, PRESENT LAUGHTER and THE CRUCIBLE. This is his first show for ICT and he looks forward to opportunity to fill that role in many more.

Auditions

Directed by Michael Serrecchia

Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 12 noon - 3pm
Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 10am - 2pm
Please note the dates and times have changed as of March 23rd

Performances: July 29 - August 13, 2011

Call 972-594-6104 to schedule an appointment.

Roles: 8 Male, 5 Female + Chorus

(all roles are available)

Major Characters

J Pierrepont Finch- a window washer who applies for a job at the World Wide Wicket Company. Rosemary's love interest. 20’s
Rosemary Pilkington- a secretary who works at the World Wide Wicket Company. Finch's love interest. 20’s
Bud Frump- Biggley's arrogant and snobbish nephew who thinks he can get away with anything because he is J.B. Biggley's nephew. Mid-20’s
J.B. Biggley- The boss of the World Wide Wicket Company. 50/60’s
Smitty- a secretary who works at the World Wide Wicket Company. Rosemary's best friend. 30’s
Hedy LaRue- Biggley's attractive and dim-witted mistress. The future Mrs. Wally Womper. 20-30’s

Supporting Characters

Book voice- the narrator Ageless
Mr. Bert Bratt- Personnel manager. 30/40’s
Mr. Twimble- Head of the mailroom for 25 years before finally being promoted to the shipping department. 50/60’s
Mr. Milton Gatch- a wise-cracking executive, who is almost successful but has a penchant for ladies. 40/50’s
Miss Krumholtz- a secretary of Mr. Gatch, then J. Pierrepont Finch. 20/30’s
Mr. Benjamin Burton Daniel Ovington- head of the advertising department until he is fired by Biggley, for being a "Chipmunk." 30/40’s
Mr. Wally Womper- the Chairman of the World Wide Wicket Company. He is, traditionally, played by the same actor as Twimble. 50/60’s
Miss. Jones- Biggley's Secretary 30/50’s
Executives and Secretaries- Chorus Various Ages 20/40’s