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Dizenzo, Charles

Larson, Jeff

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John Carroll University

John Carroll UniversityCarroll CollectedTheatre Productions Communication & Theatre Arts10-10-2002Strange Condition; SociabilityJeff LarsonCharles DizenzoFollow this and additional works at: https://collected.jcu.edu/playsThis Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Communication & Theatre Arts at Carroll Collected. It has been accepted for inclusion inTheatre Productions by an authorized administrator of Carroll Collected. For more information, please contact connell@jcu.edu.Recommended CitationLarson, Jeff and Dizenzo, Charles, "Strange Condition; Sociability" (2002). Theatre Productions. 147.https://collected.jcu.edu/plays/147]ofin Carro[{'University Veyartment of Communications and The Marinell() ()ne Ac:1s pre§ent !TUNC I fONDITION 5ociabilit_y Written by Charles Dizenzo Directed by Jack Gutowitz Written & Directed by Jeff Larson Marinello Little Theatre October 10, 11,12 & 13,2002 !TRANCI fONDITION Cast In order of Appearance Glen ..................................................................... Pat Bittel Pat. ................................................................... Jeff Snitzer Kayla ......................................................... Marissa Madden Linda ................................................................ Beth Foster 5ociabilit_y Cast In order of Appearance Fanny ........................................................... Caitlin Rohrer Frank ........................................................... Justin Blanche Milly ........................................................... Kristin Netzband -1 Jack ................................................................ Tim Cherney Crew Director ............................................ Jeff Larson (Strange Condition) Jack Gutowitz (Sociability) Assistant Director .............................. Stephanie Pasadyn (Sociablity) Stage Manager ............................. Zahil Caraballo (Strange Condition) Natalie Wilson (Sociability) Assistant Stage Manager .......................................... Sharon Rudolph Technical Director ................................................... Elizabeth Wood Lighting Designer ............................................... Maureen Patterson Sound Designer .............................................................. Bill Amato Sound Board Operator ................................................... Natalie Beck Light Board Operator ............................................... Janine Rendano House Manager .......................................................... Erin Kaminski PR Manager .......................................................... Hannah Fritzman Ticket Sales ................................................................ Vince Bona IIi Props Crew ................................. Chelsea Larson, Chris Roseburrow, Katherine Kormos, Melissa Rowe Costumes ........................................... Rebecca Gellot & Wildali Lugo Set Crew .............. ..... ...................................................... ..... co 275 Electrics Crew ..................................................................... CO 365 Meet the Cast of 5ociabilit_y Justin Blanche (Frank)- A former fireworks store clerk. Justin is simply thrilled to be "sociable". He is a Leo, grr ... and has several plays. In his spare time, Justin collects sea turtles that have trouble chewing hard foods. His interests include walking , sleeping, and if time allows beautiful , beautiful women. Justin would like to acknowledge his mentor, Richard Simmons, and also Ghandi , who originated the role of 'Frank' on Broadway. He sends his sincere thanks to everyone involved in this production. Tim Cherney (Jack)- Tim likes me (yeah , You!). Tim Cherney does like you! He also likes EZ Cheese, composing sonnets and shaving off his eyebrows. Tim is an English/Communications major who can't even write his own bio, but he can act! Can he ever! (Sometimes he even acts like a normal guy.) In his free time, Tim enjoys preying on poor orphans ... or he did in high school when he played the Artful Dodger in Oliver. He would like to thank his family and friends for always encouraging him to pursue his dream - good hygiene. He isn't quite there yet, but he's well on his way! A special thanks goes out to Caitlin Rohrer for writing this bio. Finally, Tim would like to thank Jack, Kristin , Justin and the rest of the crew of Sociability for a wonderful evening-next time we'll do it at my place! Kristin Netzband (Milly)- Kristin is a sophomore who enjoys singing , dancing, and sitting in her "Big o· chair. She's planning to major in Communications and made her debut as Marcus Lycus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at JCU last Fall. She has graced the stage elsewhere in community theatres around the Cleveland area. Favorite roles , include Anita in West Side Story, Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, and Urleen in Footloose. She would like to thank the Molecular Man for direction, Justin for being inspired by Richard Simmons, Tim for putting up with a singing wife, and Caitlin for being the other blonde bombshell of the show with her. Pennies anyone? How 'bout bridge? Caitlin Rohrer (Fanny)- Caitlin is a senior Sociology major, who enjoys singing in the shower, and in the car, and in the street, and in the mall , and ... her quirks include licking doorknobs before she enters a room and rehearsing her lines in a sombrero. Her last performance was playing Maggie in Best Intentions as a freshman at JCU. You may be asking yourself, "Why hasn't this tantalizing and talented actress been in a performance for 3 years?" Well , Caitlin has been hard at work attempting to mate a kangaroo with a koala deep in the outback of Australia. Hoping to name the new species, "koala-roo" , she has finally had to accept defeat and return to the stage. She would like to thank her parents and friends for support ... and brownies! She loves 'em! She also gives mad props to her director and cast for being so hot! Good work guys! By the way Jack, thanks for the M&M's. Meet the Cast of !TUNC I tONDITION Patrick Bittel (Glen)- "I love my family , entertaining and living lARGE. Thanks to everyone for coming out tonight and enjoy the show!!! Beth Foster (Linda) - Beth will be graduating in May with a degree in Communications. Beth has always been a big fan of the arts. She has a much greater appreciation for them after studying abroad in Rome last fall. Theatre has always been a hobby for Beth. She likes to be in front of people performing or public speaking . Beth hopes to someday empower and motivate young teens to be different and to dream big dreams. Marissa Madden (Kayla) -Marissa is a sophomore Communications major from Steubenville, OH. She is active in track and intramural soccer and is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Marissa has always loved live theatre, musicals, and entertaining . Her dream role would be to play opposite James Dean, but since that's impossible she is content with beginning her stage career in a one act at John Carroll. Marissa would like to thank the cast and crew, her family , and friends. Jeff Snitzer (Pat)- "Mr. Jcu· Snitzer has been rocking the drama scene since the fall of 1998. He's been in numerous plays and musicals including Grease, in which he played the part of Roger and Guys & Dolls as Nicely Johnson. He has performed in front of the camera as well. Jeff just finished starring in and producing Eliminations , which is a small mob movie. This is Jeffs first dramatic performance at JCU but it will certainly not be his last. Thank you for supporting live theatre. Rugby Rules, Go Gators. Director's Notes !TUIII~I fOIIIDIT 0111 1 want to thank my parents most of aU for being so supportive with all my efforts. To my cast and crew for being so easy to work with CO!ISidering my minimal director/playv.Tight experience. To Keith Nagy for pushing me to write a one-act play and to Karen Gygli for ber directing advice. To the audience for taking a chance on live theater when there are plenty of good movies 0111 there. To the audience again for being open-minded to the oddball themes in my play. To Bob NoU for ripping apart the first draft of this play and saying it wasn't funny. To everyone who read the script and gave me advice especially Pat Vrobel And to Hannah Frit.zman for ber enthusiasm to publicize the one-acts. - Jeff Larson, Director Sociabilit_y Thanks. First and foremost to Charles Dizenzo for writing such a wonderful script. To my cast and crew for continually amazing me with their talent and dedication. To the cast for great limes and fun Tae Bo before every rehearsal. To my family for their support and strength. To Allen Kellogg for turning me on to this script. To Karen Gygli for her training and support. To Keith Nagy for his guidance and giving me a good kick in the butt when I needed one. To my assistant director. Stephanie Pasadyn, who helped to make practice fun. To my stage manager, Natalie Wilson, who makes sure the show goes on. To Hannah Fritzman for doing an awesome job in the Public Relations And to everyone else who had to put up with me. To the audience, without your support we wouldn't have anyone to entertain. - Jack Gutowitz, Director f Meet the Crew Bill Amato (Sound Designer)- Heyo! Once again you get to hear a sample of Bill 's Audio Goodness. Mmm ... Fresh out of the oven. He knows you'll enjoy the show and would like to thank everyone who has helped him along the way. Sound: Much Ado About Nothing, West Side Story (SEHS); Marvin's Room, The Diary of Anne Frank, and The Philadelphia (JCU). Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoal (Halle Theatre); Buggy Malone Jr. (S. Euc./Lynd. BOE). Technical Director You're A Good Man Charlie Brown (Shaker Youth Theatre Camp). Jack Gutowi1z (Director, Sociability) - Jack Gutowitz is a senior Communications major with a Creative Writing minor at John Carroll University. He is proud to add director to his resume along side of Stage Manager of last Spring's Defying Gravity, Assistant Stage Manager of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and parts of The Critic and Bob in New York Actor. Jack is also president of John Carroll Television, but his real passions are writing and film. Don't mention film to Jack, he'll talk your ear off. He is currently finishing his first feature film, which he co-wrote and directed, writing his first novel, and starting a dub for filmmaker's on campus. He is a Libra. His favorite color is blue. He likes dry humor. He writes in third person. Jeff Larson (Director and Writer, Strange Condition) - Jeff Larson is a senior Communications major from Ashtabula, Ohio. He has starred in past One Act performances including, Halloween and Urban Myths. Jeff also has a radio show, The Buff Mix, on 88.7 FM WJCU and encourages you to tune in every Saturday after the football games from 4 pm to 6:30 pm for modem and alternative rock (your listening to it right now). Strange Condition is his first written and directed show and he is still a little nervous about being paired up with Sociability, which has received national praise. Pats on the back are encouraged. If the randomness of the show isn't up your ally, a "Hey kid, you'll get it next time," is also greatly appreciated. Jeff wants to thank his parents for all of their support and for buying him a video camera to film steel cage matches in the dog kennel. Jeff would like to apologize for all damaged foliage. Maureen E. Patterson (Lighting Designer) ·Maureen has designed The Diary of Anne Frank, The Wheel, and Halloween for John Carroll University. She has recentty returned to Cleveland after working as an electrician on the largest permanent light rig in the world at MGM Grand, Las Vegas. Her designs have been seen at John Carroll University, The Cleveland Black Box with The Next Production Company, Brecksville Theatre on the Square, The Cleveland Play House, Kenedey's at Playhouse Square, and Baldwin-Wallace College. She has consulted and assisted for companies such as The Cleveland Opera, Dobama, Beck Center for the Arts, Cleveland Signstage, and Baldwin-Wallace College. Other design credits include: Mosquito Tales, Pecos Bill and The Ghost Stampede, The Nutcracker, Pinocchio 3.5, Six Characters in Search of an Author, Best of Broadway, BWC Dance Concert '99, Twelfth Night, Arsenic and Old Lace, and Love and Arms. Currently, Ms. Patterson is the Production Electrician for the Cleveland Play House. She is also the resident Lighting Designer for The Cleveland Play House Children's Series as well as Charenton Theatre Company. Thanks to Keith for everything. Natalie Wilson (Stage Manager)- Natalie is a freshman at John Carroll University, participating in her first show on the Marinello little Theatre stage. Her other theatrical endeavors include playing Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. the Wicked Stepmother in Cinderella and many other Warren G. Harding High School productions. Natalie has also worked as the stage manager for the Great Lakes Festival Ballefs production of The Nutcracker. When Natalie is not on the stage she enjoys the letter q, small boxes, and fresh daisies. She wants everyone to know that....'Tm covered in oil!!! Lalalala!!" 

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