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By Paul Rudnick
Directed by Steven Tangedal

The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and was subsequently produced off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theatre by Scott Rudin, Viertel/Frankel/Baruch/Routh, Paramount Pictures and Maxwell/Balsam/Harris.

An earlier version of the Play was produced by the Williamstown Theatre Festival.

The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told by Paul Rudnick is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. in New York.

The play is performed with a 15–minute intermission.

starring
Shelly Bordas • Cini Bow • Richard Cook • Jennifer Kiatta • Steven Miles • Trina O’Neill • Tony Pordon •Doug Rosen • Gina Wencel

stage manager: Steven Neale
set design: TDA Design and Production
sound design: George Pulver
light design: Anna R. Kaltenbach
costume design: Lamecia Landrum
prop design: Jim Kaiser
house manager: Chris Loffelmacher

shelly bordas (Stage Manager) is thrilled to appear in her seventh production at Theatre On Broadway with The Most Fabulous People Ever Known. (The cast and everyone at Theatre Group). Other Theatre Group credits include Beautiful Thing, Cell Block Sirens of 1953, Execution of Justice, Tony ’n Tina’s Wedding, subUrbia, and Psycho Beach Party. Other Denver stage appearances include: The Arvada Center, Littleton Town Hall, Denver Civic, Promethean, and Venus Productions interactive theatre.

cini bow (Jane) This is Cini’s first appearance with Theatre Group. She has spent the last two years at the Avenue Theatre in such shows as Eccentrcities of a Nightengale, Dearly Departed and Missing Persons. You may have seen her in Babe the Sheep Pig at the Arvada Center, or in films, commercials, interactive murder mysteries, or corporate entertainment. She has a M.A. in Psychology, but is full of B.S.

richard cook (Adam) makes his eighth appearance in a Theatre Group production. Other Theatre Group favorites include: Love! Valour! Compassion!, Two Boys in a Bed on a Cold Winter’s Night, Tony ’n Tina’s Wedding, Execution of Justice, Corpus Christi, Beautiful Thing, and this Winter’s production of A Question of Mercy. If you think he’s charming, you should see his three–year–old son, Johnny.

anna r. kaltenbach is delighted to work with Theatre Group for the first time, having been a long–time appreciative audience member. Recent designs include Iph, On the Verge, Love Is, Tongue of a Bird, Art, and The Kentucky Cycle, for which she and her co–designer, Steve Deidel, received a DDCC award. Special thanks goes to those who make it possible for her to do what she loves.

jennifer kiatta (Miriam Miller, Babe, Mom #1, Ftatateeta, Shepherd, Rabbi Sharon) recently moved to the Denver area from California, and is excited about her first production with Theatre Group. This past summer, Jenny played Olive Steinbeck in a nine hour adapted play of John Steinbecks East of Eden. A truly magical experience. Two years ago she received her BA in theatre from the University of California Ð Santa Cruz. Other favorite roles include: Tessi Tura in Gypsy. Ztietal in Fiddler on the Roof, and the Greek chorus in Trojan Women.

lamecia landrum has done tons of costumes for about 10 years, primarily for the Theatre Group, but she does occasionally wander off somewhere else. That might be due to age.

steven miles (Latecomer, Rabbit #1, Dad #1, Pharaoh, Shepherd, Trey Pomfret) is happy to be joining Theatre Group in this production of The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told. He has an extensive theatre background. He holds a BFA from Brigham Young University. On a personal note, Steven has enjoyed his return to comedy as his local appearances have been mostly in musicals. He was last seen in Cinderella at Littleton Town Hall. His favorite roles include CS Lewis in Shadowlands, Erni in Rumors, and Tony in West Side Story.

steven neale has served as stage manager for the Theatre On Broadway for the past three years for such shows as A Question of Mercy, Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly, Corpus Christi, and Poor Super Man. Steven also is the designer of the Theatre Groups programs and newsletters, as well as serving as Webmaster for the Theatre Group Web site. Thanks to the cast for all the laughter, and to Steve and Nick for the creative freedom.

trina o’Neill (Mabel) is delighted to be a part of this talented cast and crew. Previous Theatre Group credits include: A Question of Mercy, Poor Super Man, Execution of Justice, and The Dying Gaul.

tony pardon (Father Joseph Markham, Rabbit #2, Rhino, Dad #2, Brad, Shepherd, Kevin Markham) is wildly thrilled to be returning to Theatre Group. He last appeared as Jamie in last Springs production of Beautiful Thing. He is grateful to be surrounded by such a talented ensemble, and he dedicates his performance as a go’go elf to Grant.

george pulver feels privileged to do technical work for Theatre Group in this production, as well as for past productions, including: A Question of Mercy, Execution of Justice and Poor Super Man. Also, he recently appeared onstage in Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly, Party! and Howard Crabtree’s Whoop Dee Doo!

doug rosen (Steve) Favorite regional credits include: Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Margaret Meade in Hair, Teacher in Schoolhouse Rock LIVE, and Utility Guy in Jeffrey. Most love goes out to: Mom Ð Cal, Dad Ð Barb, Shana, Sheila, and Greg.

steven tangedal jumped at the chance to direct his second Paul Rudnick comedy after previously directing Jeffrey for the Theatre Group. Starting with Theatre Group in 1979, he has directed a wide variety of shows including the dramas Tracers, Burn This and Six Degrees of Separation; the musicals A My Name is Alice, The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Closer Than Ever; the comedies Jeffrey, Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr and Tony ’n Tina’s Wedding and the recent hits Beautiful Thing, Emma’s Child and The Boys in the Band. Steve hold a Music Education Degree and serves as the Executive Director for the Theatre Group.

tDA design and production was formed in October of 1999. Since their recent beginning they have provided decor and design support for many auspicious occasions, including corporate events, weddings, galas, trade shows, fund–raisers, permanent installations, theatrical stages and fashion shows. Tina Anderson holds a design degree from Colorado State University. She has been involved in the special events industry for over 12 years. She oversees all technical production, and her favorite events are fashion shows and theatrical production. Wendy Foster holds a design degree from North Dakota State University. Prior to her recent transmutation to the special events industry, Wendy was an interior designer and owned an art gallery. Her favorite events are tent weddings.

gina wencel (Cheryl Mindle, Fluffy, Mom #2, Peggy, Shepherd) is very happy to be involved in another production for Theatre Group. Past appearances include Maddy Monroe in Tony ’n Tina’s Wedding. She was last seen as Teresa in the Memory of Water.

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By Win Wells
Directed by Nick W. Mischel

Gertrude Stein and a Companion by Win Wells is presented through special arrangements with Samuel French, Inc. in New York.


Setting: Their famous literary salon in Paris, France at 27 Rue de Fleurus.

The play is performed with a 15-minute intermission.

starring
Judy Phelan–Hill • Marion R. Rex

production director#58; Nicholas Sugar
stage manager: Joseph McPhillips
set design: TDA Design and Production
light design: Trey R. Barker
costume design: Lamecia Landrum
art design: Steve Cruz
house manager: David Williams

trey r. barker Past scenic and light designs have been seen in: The Memory of Water, Three Days of Rain, Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Colorado Quickies, The Colorado Womens Playwright Festival, and many others. For the Mizel Arts Center production of The Prince and the Pauper and The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Barker was the assistant director. Barker is also a writer, and his work for the stage includes an adaptation of Agatha Christies Mysterious Affair at Styles, a late–night version of The Wizard of Oz, and a one man play based on the life of Edgar Allan Poe.

lamecia landrum has done tons of costumes for about 10 years, primarily for the Theatre Group, but she does occasionally wander off somewhere else. That might be due to age.

joseph mcPhillips was a transplant to the Rockies as a young teenager. He attended high school in the region, and upon graduation spent a year traveling continental. He then moved to the beautiful Northwest, settling in Seattle for 10 years until he returned to Denver in 2000. He has a passion for anything theatrical.

nick w. mischel This is Nicks directorial debut with Theatre Group. He’s acted in classics such as Harvey, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Anything Goes, Wizard of Oz, and Woddy Allens God. He is founder and director of Improv, Inc., teaching classes and is a member of Laugh Lines, the groups performance troupe. Who would have guessed heÕs a therapist in private practice by day? To Nick S., thanks for your support, talents, and friendship I hope I’ve made you proud. To all parents, you are still your childs favorite audience. Support arts education in the schools! And finally, to the ladies, this show is for you.

judy phelan–Hill Gertrude Stein) returns to Theatre Group for her third production. Other Theatre Group credits include: Night Mother and Ten Percent in Maple Grove. She most recently appeared in Missing Persons and Dearly Departed at the Avenue Theatre; and Three Viewings at the Aurora Fox. By day, Judy owns and operates Second-Hand Rose–Ann, a Best of Westword consignment shop in Congress Park.

marion r. rex (Alice B. Toklas) is delighted to be working for the first time with Theatre Group, and for the first time with Director Nick W. Mischel, and for the first time with Judy Phelen–Hill in the very first Denver production of Gertrude Stein and a Companion. She thanks her husband, Don, for his love and support, without which she could not enjoy all these exciting firsts!

nicholas sugar is the Artistic Director for the Theatre Group. He recently directed A Question of Mercy as well as last seasons Howard Crabtrees When Pigs Fly, The Blue Room, and the award winning Shakespeares R&J. Other directing projects include The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me, The Dying Gaul, Party!, Love! Valour! Compassion!, subUrbia, Psycho Beach Party, Howard Crabtrees Whoop Dee Doo!, and Poor Super Man (Best of Westword, 1998–1999). Nicholas has been seen on stage in the critically acclaimed productions of Corpus Christi, The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged), Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, and A Perfect Ganesh. He has worked as a director, choreographer and teacher with numerous theatres and schools. Nicholas serves on the board of directors for The Colorado Theatre Guild.

tDA design and production was formed in October of 1999. Since their recent beginning they have provided decor and design support for many auspicious occasions, including corporate events, weddings, galas, trade shows, fund–raisers, permanent installations, theatrical stages and fashion shows. Tina Anderson holds a design degree from Colorado State University. She has been involved in the special events industry for over 12 years. She oversees all technical production, and her favorite events are fashion shows and theatrical production. Wendy Foster holds a design degree from North Dakota State University. Prior to her recent transmutation to the special events industry, Wendy was an interior designer and owned an art gallery. Her favorite events are tent weddings.

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