LITTLE MURDERS by Jules Feiffer
Produced by M&G Productions, Artistic Director Will Combs
Directed by Gerrett Snedaker
OBIE AWARD WINNER
OUTER CRITICS' CIRCLE AWARD WINNER
Political satire at its best, Little Murders is the story of Patsy, who brings home her boyfriend, Alfred to meet her severely dysfunctional family amidst a series of random shootings, garbage strikes and electrical outages ravaging the neighborhood. Although it could have been written today, famed cartoonist Jules Feiffer wrote this for Broadway, opening in 1967.
June 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
GEORGE BERESCHIK (Henry Dupas/Lt. Practice) On the Rotary Stage: the pants-dropping Arnold Needham in No Sex, Please, We’re British and the long-suffering Butterworth in Dracula, both with Silver Moon Theatre. He was bitten by the acting bug after taking two classes with director Nellie Cravens. He is pleased and honored to be a part of this production with such a talented cast and creative team. Enjoy the show!
MEGHAN LEHMANN (Patsy Newquist) recently graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama with her BA in Acting. While in Wales, she was a member of the Richard Burton Theatre Company and she is thrilled to now be involved with Sonoma County theatre, having played Claire in CPAC's production of Proof. Having wanted to play Patsy since age 15, Meghan is excited to be in Little Murders with Sonoma Arts Live. She thanks you for coming and hopes you enjoy the show!
JIM LEVY (Judge Jerome M. Stern) Jim's acting career began in 1957 at age 12 in Shreveport, LA with his performance as Crown Prince Chulalongkorn in the The King and I. He last appeared in Evnod, a production at Carnegie Tech in 1964. Jim is a trustee of ACT of San Francisco, and produces and co-hosts a weekly radio show on KSVY. Jim thanks his wife Marcia for her encouragement and forbearance during this Little Murders experience.
PAUL MacKINNON (Alfred Chamberlin) has participated in Bay Area theatre since 2006. Recent productions: Les Misérables and The Game's Afoot at the Raven. He was last (not) seen as the wailing Jabberwocky in NWSC's Alice, Rebellion of Wonderland here in Andrews Hall. He's thrilled that such amazing talent has come together for this show. This, and his upcoming role in Proof, will mark a change into more dramatic works for him.
MARK MOLINA (Carol Newquist) has been involved in community theater for 10 years. He is a proud father of four grown children, and is currently employed by Wells Fargo Advisors as a financial advisor in Sebastopol. Productions include: The All Night Strut, Seussical, How to Succeed in Business, Some Like it Hot, Singing in the Rain, It’s a Wonderful Life, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and Charlie’s Aunt. He has enjoyed working with this spirited cast and thanks Gerrett for this opportunity to bring Carol to life. He appreciates cheers from a good audience, and donations to his favorite non-profit: this play.
THEA RHIANNON (Marjorie Newquist) is a lifelong drama queen delighted to be making her Sonoma debut. A free-lance writer, Thea has performed at 6th Street Playhouse, Pegasus Theater, and Raven Players. She moved to the North Bay in 2012 from Oregon. In Oregon: All My Sons, Blithe Spirit, Deathtrap, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, Leading Ladies, and She Stoops to Conquer. She loves all things mid-century and thanks a talented cast and crew for recreating that era so wonderfully.
PAUL SHAFER (Kenny Newquist) is a sophomore at Sonoma Valley High School where he is currently in advanced drama. After high school: go to college, get a degree in agriculture, and become a teacher. Paul appeared in Nunsense the Mega Musical. He looks forward to becoming closer to his fellow cast members and hopes to gain tons of experience.
GERRETT SNEDAKER (Director) This is Gerrett’s third year as producer/director. He has been active in Sonoma community theatre since Theater at The Center’s 2002 production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross (Baylen). Notable roles: McNaught in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile and Captain Flint and Dr. Livesy in Ken Ludwig’sTreasure Island. (both with Silver Moon Theatre) He thanks his wife, Diane, for tolerating his absence during these theater adventures.WILL COMBS (Artistic Director of M&G Productions/Producer) squandered a golf scholarship in time to drop out and navigate the world. Doodling in the margins of textbooks led him to pursue studio art and motion picture. Painting fellowships in Liguria and Oaxaca segued into film school and a brief career in cinematography before landing in Hollywood - eventually as Art Director for Warner Bros. In the early ’90s he defected to San Francisco, and now maintains an active studio on Sonoma Mountain. His artwork is exhibited and collected worldwide, and he practices in all mediums. willcombs.com
JANICE KOPROWSKI (Costume Design) Theatre production: 50 + years (MI & CA). BA in Theatre Arts: Western Michigan. Costume/makeup design: over 200 productions. Acting and directing: 20 productions. Favorite CA plays costumed: Peter Pan, Grease, the Producers, Gypsy, Oliver, Sound of Music, and My Fair Lady (Dean Goodman award), at Ross Valley Players, Alter Theatre, Shotgun Players, Pinole Players, Douglas Morrisson Theatre, California Conservatory Theatre, and Marin Theatre Company Conservatory Program. M&G Productions: Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Painting Churches.
STEVE HAGSTROM (Lighting Design) Steve’s first career was in technical theater - spanning more than 10 years - as a stage manager, master electrician, and lighting/sound designer, in the Bay Area and in NYC. He spends his days restoring mid century modern furniture and his nights at the theater, and cares for his beautiful 11-year-old daughter and future star!
ALDO MOSCA (Sound Design) has worked with a number of Sonoma-based theatre companies. In recent years he provided the sound design for Treasure Island, And Then There Were None, The Foreigner, Cabaret, and M&G Production’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile. He is the director of the Sonoma Music Arts School where he teaches guitar, drums and music/sound production.
LAURA JOVINO (Stage Manager) has been stage managing shows at the Sonoma Community Center for the past five years, mainly with Silver Moon Theatre, but happily moonlights with other groups. She is grateful to Nellie Cravens and Lisa Vernon for extensive training and support over the years. She is also thankful to Gerrett Snedaker and Will Combs for having her, and her stage crew for helping work the magic backstage.