Past Productions 2002

THE CAN OF YAMS

Hilary Caws-Elwitt as Heather Lyme, Jonathan Caws-Elwitt as Alan Plum, Jennifer Lyn Smith as Delphinia, Bob DeLuca as Euclid.

EMTC's 2002 season kicked off with a one-act farce written by EMTC member Jonathan Caws-Elwitt (with songs by Caws-Elwitt and Charlie Zayleskie).  "Yams", which was presented on March 24 at the Montrose Theater, is about an egotistical painter's ridiculous efforts to impress a visiting gallery owner, while his sardonic sister tries to sort out her love life -- and her brother's career. This performance was part of an event sponsored by Montrose Restoration Committee.

Directed by Andrea Lang.

Cast:
ALAN PLUM: Jonathan Caws-Elwitt
DELPHINIA: Jennifer Lyn Smith
HEATHER LYME: Hilary Caws-Elwitt
EUCLID: Bob DeLuca

SWEET CHARITY

This foot-tapping, high-kicking, knock-your-socks off musical has a well-deserved reputation as a hallmark of top-notch production numbers ("If My Friends Could See Me Now", "Big Spender", "I Love to Cry at Weddings", "Rhythm of Life"). It's a challenge to stage, but EMTC rose to this challenge and did justice to this super show, from the overture to the finale. Script by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields.

Presented at Blue Ridge High School on July 12-13, 2002.
Directed by Andrea Lang.

Cast:
Charity Hope Valentine: Lynette Daniels
Oscar Lindquist/Rev. Big Daddy: Joseph Bednarchik
Nickie: Jamie Aldrich
Helene: Kitrina Phillips
Vittorio Vidal: Ron Balmer
Herman: Bob DeLuca
Ursala March/Rosie: Tracy Rickard
Carmen: Dianna Wayman
Cast of Thousands: Cassie Bednarchik, Maria Belles, Ashley Donato, Marie King, Kaitlyn Kurosky, Marc Leach, Angie Michaliga, Bridget Nowik, David Schmidt.

TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING

This show, created by Nancy Cassaro, is a revolutionary -- and uproariously funny -- mixture of prepared material and improvisation. You, the audience, are invited to attend the delightfully tacky wedding of Anthony Nunzio, Jr. and Valentina Vitale. You arrive, eat dinner, and interact with the actors, who play the parts of the bride and groom, their wacky families, and the outrageous friends who populate this wild affair. Very little is scripted, and what happens is anybody's guess -- no two performances are alike. EMTC's version of Tony n' Tina's Wedding was so popular that its three performances in August of 2002 were supplemented by additional performances in November of 2002.

Directed by Bob DeLuca.

Cast [August 9-11 performances]: Tina Vitale: Kitrina Phillips Tony Nunzio: Michael Maynard Josephine Vitale: June Wootton Anthony Nunzio, Sr: Douglas Overfield Joey Vitale: Bob DeLuca Sister Albert Marie: Lynette Daniels Rose Domenico: Dianna Wayman Luigi Domenico: David Schmidt Madeline Monroe: Jamie Aldrich Johnny Nunzio: Marc Leach Grandma Nunzio: Letitia [Lee] Schroeder Father Mark: Jay Thornton Donny Dulce: Jonathan Caws-Elwitt Vinnie Black: John Puzo Loretta Black: Hilary Caws-Elwitt Connie Mocogni: Tracy Rickard Barry Wheeler: Joseph Bednarchik Marina Galino: CasSandra Bednarchik Michele Just: Angie Michaliga Rick DeMarco: Ray Telnock Sally Antonucci: Kaitlyn Kurosky Margarita: Maria Belles Sangria: Nancy Dennis Assistant Videographer: Jeff Smith

Cast [November 29-30 performances]: Tina Vitale: Kitrina Phillips Tony Nunzio: Joseph Bednarchik Josephine Vitale: June Wootton Anthony Nunzio, Sr: Douglas Overfield Joey Vitale: Bob DeLuca Sister Albert Marie: Kaitlyn Kurosky Rose Domenico: Dianna Wayman Luigi Domenico: David Schmidt, Jeff Smith Madeline Monroe: Jamie Aldrich Johnny Nunzio: Marc Leach Grandma Nunzio: Letitia [Lee] Schroeder Rev. Celeste Romano: Bonnie Love Donny Dulce: Jonathan Caws-Elwitt Vinnie Black: Tom Munley Loretta Black: Hilary Caws-Elwitt Connie Mocogni: Tracy Rickard Donna Marsala: Donna Trusky Dominic Fabrizzi: Ric Rackett Marina Galino: CasSandra Bednarchik Michele Just: Angie Michaliga Rick DeMarco: Ray Telnock Sally Antonucci: Amanda Kalinowski Margarita: Maria Belles Sangria: Nancy Dennis

To see more pictures, visit our Wedding Album.

THURSDAY NIGHT LIFELIKE

Beginning in the fall of 2002, EMTC presented a unique improv show that blurred the lines between cast and audience. To see how host Manny Tikitz and his friends confused and delighted the people of Susquehanna County on a semi-regular, off-and-on weekly basis for a full year, visit Manny's own Thursday Night Lifelike Website.

Conceived and created by Jonathan Caws-Elwitt.