Staff Christopher Schario ...................... Executive/Artistic Director Janet Mitchko .......................................... Co-Artistic Director Carol Ham................................................ Business Manager Jennifer Madigan ...... Asst. Director Marketing/Development Paige Holmes ..................................... Development Director Jim Alexander ........................................... Technical Director Susan Spellman ................................... Box Office Manager Kathy Lawrence .................................... Box Office Assistant Melinda Emerson/Storm Coleman ............ House Managers Martin Andrucki ........................... Dramaturg/Literary Advisor Ben Lounsbury .............................................. Video Archivist

The Public Theatre is a member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre.

The Public Theatre was founded to bring high quality professional theatre to the people of Maine, at an affordable price. We strive to make our presentations accessible to all, especially those less likely by tradition or inclination to attend live theatre. In choosing our season, we look for plays that speak from the heart; that are life-affirming and uplifting even when the subject matter is dark or painful; that use our language in powerful and provocative ways; that invite the audience to see their world in a new way. Artistic excellence is central to the mission of The Public Theatre.

Martin Andrucki Kathy Gleason Colby Michaud

Sheri Olstein Jim Pittman

Christopher Schario K. Alexander Visbaras

Board of Directors Peter Kowalski ................................................ President Jennifer Malloy ....................................... Vice President Candace Walworth ......................................... Secretary Thomas H. Platz .............................................Treasurer

Associate Members: Anna Sims Bartel, Sue Brown, Linda Chiaravelotti, Marilyn Closson, Mary Ellen Costello, Dina Jackson, Kathy Lawrence, Rich Livingston, Ben & Bonnie Lounsbury, Elaine Makas, Alice Mogensen, Chip Morrison, Carol Murrell, Tara Paradie, Pat Phillips, Polly Robinson, Cathy Snook, Linda Varrell, Susan Weiss

THE PUBLIC THEATRE takes pride in recognizing our season sponsors. We seek to develop a partnership with local businesses working together for the enrichment of the Lewiston-Auburn area. The following businesses have joined us in this partnership. If you would like to see your company listed here, please contact us regarding sponsorship

CORPORATE SHOW SPONSORS

Agren Androscoggin Bank Baxter Brewing Butler Bros. Center Street Dental Cross Insurance Emerson Toyota Evergreen Subaru The Forecaster Iberdrola USA/Central Maine Power IBEW Local 567 Jim’s Auto Sales

Lee Auto Malls Liberty Mutual Insurance

Mainebiz Residence Inn Auburn - Marriott

Norway Savings Bank Patrons Oxford Insurance Co.

Praxis Production Studios Skelton, Taintor & Abbott

SymQuest The Brand Collective

Twin City Times Visbaras Law/Excalibur Title

EDUCATIONAL UNDERWRITERS Androscoggin Bank BJ Investments Cross Insurance Davis Family Foundation Helen & George Ladd Charitable Corp.

Iberdrola USA/Central Maine Power Mechanics Savings Bank

Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Liberty Mutual Insurance The Shubert Foundation

EDUCATION & OUTREACH SUPPORTERS Berube’s Complete Auto Care Budget Document Technology Carrabassett Coffee Company CCS Pediatrics - St. Mary’s Patti Gagne Allstate Insurance Geiger

Lewiston-Auburn Children’s Foundation Maine Community Foundation

- High Valley Fund Penmor Lithographers

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United Ambulance Service

Actors Equity Foundation Maine Public Broadcasting Network

GRANT SUPPORT Maine Community Foundation

- Maine Theatre Fund

MEDIA PARTNER Maine Community Foundation

- Maine Theatre Fund

SEASON UNDERWRITERS

Austin Associates Maine Magazine Platz Associates

Sun Journal WOXO / Z105.5 / LAAlerts.com

The Shubert Foundation

FOUNDERS Androscoggin Bank Austin Associates Platz Associates Sun Journal

Presents

Starring

ERIK GULLBERG

Men are from Mars/Women are from Venus - Live!, the one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book by John Gray.

There will be one fifteen minute intermission

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ERIK GULLBERG (Actor) A veteran of the stage, Erik is thrilled to be traveling the country with Mars/Venus LIVE! Erik was last seen onstage in New York City in Deployed at the Pershing Square Signature Center during the NYMF, which was directed by Mars/Venus LIVE’S! own Mindy Cooper. Erik’s previous credits include The Boss (Metropolitan Playhouse, NYTimes Critic's Pick), Lombardi (Harbor Lights), Twice Charmed (Prince Charming - Walt Disney Theatre), Much Ado About Nothing (Claudio - Alabama Shakespeare Festival). He

can be seen all over the Southeast catching and throwing chicken biscuits in commercials for Bojangles Fried Chicken. Erik attended New York University – TISCH School of the Arts where he received a BFA in Drama and History. He currently lives in New England. Follow Erik on Twitter @erikgullberg or visit his website at http://www.erikgullberg.com

CHRISTOPHER SCHARIO (Executive/Artistic Director) has been Artistic Director of The Public Theatre since 1993. His adaptation of A Christmas Carol, published by Dramatists Play Service in 1996, was developed for The Public Theatre and has enjoyed successful productions at professional and amateur theatres throughout the world. In New York he directed for Roundabout Theatre, Westbeth Theatre, Spectrum Stage,

American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Drama Project and Madison Avenue Theatre. Regional theatre directing includes Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Boulder Ensemble Theatre, Kentucky Repertory Theatre, Toledo Repertory Theatre and Millbrook Playhouse. He has acted Off-Broadway, on national tours, regional theater, summer stock, dinner theater, films, soaps and commercials. He has taught at Carnegie-Mellon University, University of Colorado, University of Tennessee, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, as well as privately in New York. He received a BFA in Acting from Ohio University and an MFA in Directing from Carnegie-Mellon University.

JANET MITCHKO (Co-Artistic Director) Over the past seasons Janet has directed numerous TPT productions including Wait Until Dark, The Last Romance, Hound of the Baskervilles, Around the World in 80 Days, Beau Jest, Animals Out of Paper, Visiting Mr. Green, Over the River and Through the Woods, Dinner with Friends, The Nerd, etc.) Regional productions include Our Son’s Wedding at Florida Studio Theatre and The Heiress at The Theater at Monmouth, among others. Many moons ago, before

her life in Maine began; Janet lived in midtown Manhattan where she earned her living as an actress, acting teacher and director. She is a graduate of the acting program at Carnegie-Mellon University, and the proud mother of Emily.

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We are pleased to offer hearing assistance free of charge to help patrons with hear ing d if f icu l t ies enjoy our productions to their fullest, no matter where they are seated in the Theater. We are using a system which transmits an FM signal to a personal receiver outfitted with lightweight headphones, or neck-loop for hearing aids equipped with a T-coil. Please inquire at the Box Office for more information.

The Public Theatre’s Assisted Listening System

was funded in part by Dr. & Mrs. Ben Lounsbury

and a grant from the Maine Arts Commission,

an independent state agency supported by the

National Endowment for the Arts.

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Crabgrass Puppet Theatre Presents

AFRICAN ADVENTURE TALES

Public Performance on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 2 pm

Anansi & the Talking Melon/Koi & the Kola Nuts

This is a great family show recommended for audiences pre-K through grade 5. Two funny folktales from Africa come to life with vibrant pup-pets, spectacular scenery, and an infectious musical score. Koi and the Kola Nuts is a tale from Liberia in which the young son of a chief sets out on a wonderful journey in search of his place in the world, carrying only a sack of kola nuts. In Anansi and the Talking Melon Lady Anansi con-vinces Elephant that he owns a talking melon, and he proudly shows everyone the miraculous fruit...until he takes it to the King and the melon won’t say a word.

Ticket prices: Adults $10—Children $5

Thank you to all of our wonderful ushers, concession and poster volunteers who

are too numerous to name. We couldn’t do what we do without YOU!

Help raise $10,000 for Lewiston/Auburn’s Professional Theatre

THE GRAND PRIZE

A Broadway Theatre Getaway For Two in New York City

Or $1,500 Cash ONLY 400 TICKETS SOLD!

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A Broadway Theatre Getaway for TWO in New York City

VIP tickets to TWO Broadway shows of your choice. Round trip airline tickets for two from Portland Two nights hotel accommodations in the heart of the theatre

district in Midtown Manhattan. 2nd PRIZE: $50 cash 3rd PRIZE: A gift certificate for four tickets to The Public Theatre

Drawing will take place February 5, 2016.

For raffle tickets call: 782-3200 Or purchase online today at

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INDIVIDUAL DONORS Contributions are the cornerstone of a not-for-profit theatre. Ticket sales generate less than 40% of our

income. We thank the following individuals who have supported The Public Theatre with their generous financial contributions.

If you would like to join our Individual Donors, please call 782-2211.

* Denotes Theatre Founder

Star ($1000+)

Cynthia Crocker Leon & Mary Bresloff Joel & Sheri Olstein Jim & Sue Pittman Thomas H. Platz* & Paula

Marcus-Platz Candace & Edward Walworth* Ellen W. P. Wasserman* Susan & Robert Weiss*

Producer ($500-$999)

Bill & Cynthia Desoi Ben & Bonnie Lounsbury* Elaine Makas Dr. Bill Phillips Dan & Debbie Snow Ann E. Weiss

Director ($250-$499)

Carmen Bennett Pat & Patti Butler Ken & Melinda Emerson Dick & Kathy Gleason Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Handler Ralph & Melinda Harder David & Christine Heckman Bob & Nancy Kleckner Lynn & Gary Knight Peter Kowalski & Gail Carville Kathie Leonard & Steve Lunt Chip & Jane Morrison Barbara & Lanny Oliver Marcy Plavin Cecile Thornton

Leading Actor ($100-$249)

Mark & Nancy Alexander Bruce & Pamela Allen Bruce & Nan Amstutz Ed Barrett & Nancy Orr Connie & Ray Bedette Anne Stauffer Behnke Jim Betts & Mary Henson Janet & Fred Bishop John & Doris Bonneau Susan & Jeffrey Brown Carl & Joyce Bucciantini Gail & Dan Cailler Paul & Kathryn Cain

Raye Clark-McGrath Ned & Kitsie Claxton The Condit Family Martha Corey Ellen Crawford & Mike Genovese Bill & Lorraine Cummings Greg D’Augustine Jerry & Gretchen Davis Phyllis Deringis Rick & Barbara Diamond Gillian Ehrich Dick & Lynda Giard George & Martha Gilmore Bob Grieshaber Robert Heikkinen Jill & Jim Helmkamp Julie Hendrickson Joyce Hodgman Todd Johnson Jill Jones Lee & Ingrid Kendall Kathy Lawrence & Bruce Hall Joel Leffert & Nancy Nichols Mr. & Mrs. Richard Legendre John & Elizabeth Lewandowski Julie & Chris L’Hommedieu Jennie Malloy Kelly & Linda Matzen Denise McCourt-Buikema Steve & Nancy Mennealy Norman Michaud Darlene Miller, M.D. Judy Mitchko Joanne Morse John & Marge Oxman Darby Ray & Raymond Clothier Anonymous Deborah Reifsnyder Brian & Robin Robins Carolyn Robertson Craig & Carol Robinson Polly & Paul Robinson Peter & Eleanor Sassano Jean C. Saunders Joe & Susie Saunders Roger Segars Patricia Snyder Rick Speer & Judy Frost David & Sharon Staszak Howard & Eileen Stiles Dave & Kathleen Stuchiner Gary & Anne Stuer Christine Swain Susan & Woody Trask

Allan & Suzanne Turgeon Rick & Phyllis Vail Bill & Molly Webster Walter & Patricia White Edwin & Louise Woods

Stage Manager ($50-$99)

Tony & Marcia Augello Bruce & Pam Bell Paul & Sally Belisle David Blocher & Helen Warren Jack Brooks Lindsey & Andrew Cadot Bernard & Shirley Carrier Roger & Linda Charpentier Steve & Marilyn Closson Marilyn Crowley Althea Croxford & Phil Blake Rachel Cyr Al & Pat Daniels Bruce Edwards Guy Emery Harriet & Behzad Fakhery Ruth Farnsworth Dorothy Fishman Ruth Fiske Robert & Claire Gagne Raymond & Joan Gamache Lucien & Anna Rose Gosselin Geri Guerette Julia Hayes & Norm Duphily Michael Jones & Judy Head Linda A. Hill David & Cori Holt Stephen Jacobs Philip Jean Tim & Sue Jordan Doris Lahey Brenda Lambert Dana & Kay Little Chip & Margaret Liversidge Stephen MacDougall Andrew & Joann McKee Armand & Lucille Mercier Don & Bonnie Miville Carol & Richard Murrell Steve & Susan Myers Margaret Nichols Kathleen O’Wril David & Joel Ann Oshansky Timothy & Susan Parsons Walter & Joan Phillips Roland & Diane Poirier

Lorraine Poulin Mike & Pat Quinn Dr. Paul & Sharon Raczynski Priscilla Rooth Thomas & Bethel Shields Jeffrey & Sara Sloan Peter Small Jan & Woody Tarbuck Marc & Wendy Tardif Steve & Carol Thomas Joseph C. Varuolo Richard & Lois Wagner Bruce White

Supporting Actor ($20-$49)

Judy Abromson Laurie Addison John Andrews Richard & Shirley Babb Barbara Helen Baker Roland Belanger Nancy A. Bell Gene & Ellen Benner Connie Best Dana Boas Bertha Bodenheimer Tom & Allie Boyer John & Marj Burgess Aaron & Ellen Burke Kevin & Catherine Carey Robert & Tookie Clifford Helen Closson Stephen Cowperthwaite David & Julie Cuningham Tim & Vicki Dean Lorraine Deremer Carolyn Downing Richard & Elaine Dubois Martin Eisenstein & Gunilla

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Trudy Ellis Ron Estes & Bernice Green Alice Faucher Anna & Ed Flotten Paul & Pauline Fournier Anonymous Elaine & Thomas Freeman Monique Gagne Ronald Getchell Robin Gorrell & Ken Hotopp Gene Guthrie & Janice

Redmond Jody Harris Hilda Heselton Sandra Hodge Richard & Lorrie Hoeh Christine Holden Vivianne Holmes, PhD Janet Isbell Phil & Diane Jackson Jared & Sandy Jalbert Patience Johnson Chirs & Verdell Jones Edith Jordan Don & Dee Keneagy Sue & Jack Kennedy James Lewis C. P. Longley Wm. & Harriet MacGregor Diane Maheux Diane Marquis Monaghan The Marquis Family Gerry & Claudette Martel John Masters Heidi McCarthy & Adam Lee Vince & Joanne McDermott Nancy Mercer Carroll & Muriel Minkowsky Tom & Mary Ellen Molokie Lee Morin

Roland Morin & Laura Cote Christine Murphy & Wayne

Arsenault Margaret O’Donnell Jean Parkin-Clunie & Robert Clunie Joan Pedersen Richard & Rose Pelletier Helene & Lewis Perry Maureen Perry Debra & Craig Phillips Edouard Plourde Edward & Diane Potter Diane Poulin Jim & Tracey Rancourt Julia Reuter Christine & Gary Richards Geraldine Ricker Christine Riendeau Mitzi & Quimby Robinson Barbara & Michael Shapiro Claudette & Tom Shea J. Gregory Shea & Susan Wygal Bonnie Shulman Iris Silverstein Cathy & Ed Snook June Spear Robin Struck Claire & John Sullivan Stan & Cathy Tetenman Lisa Therrien Adriann Tucker Sue Tymoczko Cheryl Van Messel & Charles Bross Melissa & Gary Veilleux Dean & Jeanine Wells Susan Weber Dean Wells Patricia West Scott & Joy Wiley John & Bette Woodbury

All contributions to the Theatre are tax-deductible. This list reflects donations of $20 or more received through October 23, 2015.

We also thank those who have contributed yet could not be listed due to printing deadlines.

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