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160 Main Street, Route 101, Marlborough, NH 03455
Narrator (Voice over) ................................ Frank Behrens
Hester Prynne ...................................... Heather Morrison
Young Pearl ............................................ Dakota Pickering
Older Pearl .............................................. Willow Morrison
Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale ............... Bryan Hebert II
Roger Chillingworth ....................................... Bert Torsey
Reverend Mr. Wilson .................................... David Chase
Governor Bellingham ...................................... Rich Booth
Mistress Hibbins ...................................... Marilyn Simons
Town Beadle .............................................. William Pearre
Woman/Parishioner ...................................... Meg Kupiec
Woman/Parishioner ........................................ Carin Torp
Woman/Parishioner ..................................... Alana Korda
Woman ................................................. Amanda Pickering
"[Maureen] congratulations on a beautiful, moving and major accomplishment -- such a memorable play -- loved being there to see it -- still stunned by your transformation from story to theater!"... Molly M.
CAST
"[Heather] you were a gorgeous and moving hester --- as I said to Wendy after ---- it takes a real finesse -- you have to believe she could tempt the minister yet believe she is a puritan (or whatever they were) at heart and thus not flashy -- you were elegant and strong --- really wonderful!"... Molly M.
ACT TWO
CREW
CREW
CAST
"You all did a wonderful job Boy...you sinner" ... Amanda G.
Based on Nathaniel Hawthorne's masterful allegory, The Scarlet Letter, remains as the classic psychological drama about the consequences of unbridled passion and love. The story, set in Puritan Boston, centers around convicted adulteress Hester Prynne who is mercifully spared the gallows but sentenced to wear the “scarlet letter” for her natural lifetime. Pressed by the political magistrates and clergy to name her paramour and give her child Pearl a father, “she refuses to speak,” thus setting in motion a macabre dance between guilty lover, the most holy Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale and learned, but vengeful husband returned from captivity, Roger Chillingworth. The spiritual journey becomes a transformational tale of three lovers earmarked for damnation in the “Black Man's book” and struggling for the redemption and salvation of their souls. Today the The Scarlet Letter remains as one of the classics of American literature, pitting intellect against passion in a classic conflict of good and evil.
"Just saw The Scarlet Letter in a very faithful adaptation at Small Pond players in Marlborough. The "A" is for "adultery" but get this, her husband sent her to America and then she didn't hear from him for two years. She thought he was dead and then had a child out of wedlock. Can you imagine anyone getting excited about that today? OK except for some republicans, of course. Heather Morrison is excellent as Hester and her daughter plays her daughter very effectively and very movingly"... Dan P.
Mrs. Hatch & Thompson, Board Member ...................... Kay Lucius Tilly ................................................................................ Maria Muskus Eustace ............................................................................... Kate Smith Young George Bailey ................................................... Gustyn Smith Young Mary Hatch ....................................................... Gracyn Smith Carter, Randy, Neighbor, Board Member ........... Henry Parkhurst Zuzu Bailey ................................................................... Rose Muskus Janie Bailey ....................................................................... Brooke Ells Petey Bailey ...................................................................... Jarrett Hull Jimmie Bailey ................................................................ Griffyn Smith Charlie, Board Member, Shareholder ....................... Ruth Linehan Edie, Board Member, Shareholder, Reporter ........ Clare Margand Ruth, Bank Teller, Shareholder ................................ Frannie Cooke Mrs. Davis, Board Member, Shareholder ................ Ann Mahoney Mrs. Campbell .................................................................. Lorrie Gray
Director ............................................................ Traci Booth
Pianist ................................................................ Walt Sayre
Lighting .................................................... Sharon McHugh
Sound ............................ Mason Amadeus, Bryan Hebert Costumes ............................ Traci Booth, Donna Schauer Set Construction ................................. Small Pond Board
Stage Crew ......................... Bryan Hebert, Ruth Linehan, Clare Margand, Maria Muskus
Poster Design ......................................... Sharon McHugh
Playbill ......................................................... Bryan Hebert Advertising ........................................... Small Pond BoardProduction Photography .................... Maureen McHugh
WHAT PEOPLE HAD TO SAY ...
"Well done [Heather]! Stoic yet not stern and sweet in just the right way. I thoroughly enjoyed your performance!! (Shout out to lovely Willow, too!)" ... Heidi S-D.
1 - Heaven
2 - Potter's Private Office, June 1934
3 - Granville House Living Room 4 - Heaven, Seconds later 5 - Loan Office Lobby, December 25, 1945 6 - Bank Lobby, Same Time 7 - Heaven, Seconds Later 8 - Street Outside the Bank 9 - Granville House Living Room, 6 p.m. 10 - Potter's Office, Minutes Later 11 - Heaven, Seconds Later 12 - Martini's Café, Seconds Later 13 - Heaven, Seconds Later 14 - Toll Bridge 15 - Toll-Taker's Shack, Minutes Later 16 - Nick's Bark, Minutes Later 17 - Street Outside Nick's Bar 18 - Main Street in Pottersville 19 - Ernie's Cab 20 - Empty Granville House 21 - Ma Bailey's Porch 22 - Cemetery 23 - Library Sidewalk 24 - Toll Bridge 25 - Old Granville House
SPECIAL THANKS
SPECIAL THANKS
"Bravo, All! What a great show - what a great adaptation!" ... Mia M.
1 - Heaven
2 - Gower's Drug Store, May 1919
3 - Heaven, Seconds later
4 - Bailey Dining Room, June 1928 5 - Heaven 6 - Sidewalk of Sycamore Street 7 - Heaven, Seconds Later 8 - Board Room, October 1928 9 - Loan Office, Immediately After 10 - Heaven, Seconds Later 11 - Bailey Dining Room, June 1932 12 - Sidewalk later that evening 13 - Mary's Front Walk, Seconds later 14 - Mary's Parlor 15 - Heaven Second's Later 16 - Ernie's Cab, October 1932 17 - Heaven 18 - Loan Office, October 1932 19 - Main Loan Office, Seconds Later 20 - Main Loan Office, 5 hours later
ACT ONE
George Bailey ........................................... Richard Clough
Clarence ....................................................... John Sansone
Superintendent, Sherriff, Mr. Welch ............. Rich Booth
Mary Hatch Bailey ...................................... Lisa Perreault Mr. Potter ....................................................... Andy Cooke Uncle BIlly .................................................... Ray Mahoney
Violet Bick, Board Member ................................ PJ Cooke
Harry Bailey, Sam Wainwright, Fella ......... Bryan Hebert
Pop Bailey, Martini ....................................... David Chase Ma Bailey .................................................. Donna Schaeur Gower, Toll Taker ................................................ Rob Gray Nick, Fella, Shareholder ..................................... Bill Smith
Ernie .............................................................. Mel Andrews
Officer Bert ..................................,...... Sherman Morrison
Our story takes place in
Bedford falls, New York
Between 1919 and Christmas 1945
"What a wonderful production! Kudos to all involved!! " ... Brenda G.
Director .................................................Maureen McHugh
Asst. Directors.................... Traci Booth, Sharon McHugh
Producer .................................................. Sharon McHugh
Lighting/Sound ........................................Sharon McHugh
Sound Recordings ................................. Steve Armstrong
Costumes ............................ Traci Booth, Donna Schauer
Set Construction ..................................Small Pond Board
Poster Design/Playbill .............................Sharon McHugh
Advertising ............................................Small Pond Board
Production Photos .......................................Ruth Linehan
This perennial Holiday favorite is the story of George Bailey of Bedford Falls, NY on Christmas Eve in 1945. As his world crashes down around him, he stands on a bridge contemplating suicide when Clarence, Angel 2nd Class appears. Clarence, in order to earn his wings, takes George on a journey of his life … as a boy saving his brother from drowning, meeting his future wife, the conflicts with Mr. Potter, and much more.
When George’s Uncle Billy misplaces the funds to keep the Building & Loan Company going, Mr. Potter finds and keeps the money. George confronts Mr. Potter for a loan against his life insurance, and not knowing Potter has the misplaced funds, he’s told he’s worth more dead than alive. But with the help of Clarence, answering George’s prayers, the town rallies around George and raises the monies needed to keep the Building & Loan Company going.
Branch River Theatre, Community House of Marlborough, Frank Behrens, Steve Armstrong
"I second that, Dan. Saw the show on Thursday. A very affecting performance with special kudos for Heather Morrison and Willow. Beautifully done!" ... Damien L.
Intermission
Keene Fusion Studio, Branch River Theatre, Community House of Marlborough, Donna Schauer, and our incredibly talented cast.
If we've forgotten anyone, our sincere apologies!
"[Heather] Sorry we didn't get a chance to catch you yesterday after the show, but we thought you and Willow were great." ... Kate F.