ABOUT THE SHOW
Our 50th Season and Our Two Hundred and Fortieth Production!
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Buck Creek Players and Director Melissa DeVito are excited to announce their upcoming production of Bell Book and Candle by John Van Druten. Gillian Holroyd is one of few people who can cast spells and perform supernatural feats. But when she casts a spell over an unattached publisher who falls madly in love with her, the modern day witch finds herself bewitched by real human love. Buck Creek Players is pleased to continue our 50th season with this live event on our mainstage. Join us for the six live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, March 29th and running through Sunday, April 7th. |
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service (www.dramatists.com)
Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for small children.
Performance Dates & Times
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Friday, March 29, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 2:30 PM |
Friday, April 5, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:30 PM Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 2:30 PM |
CAST OF CHARACTERS
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SETTING
Gillian Holroyd's apartment in Murray Hill, New York City.
HELP SUPPORT THIS PRODUCTION
Tickets only cover a portion of the costs to produce this show.
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
ANNA SPACK
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ANNA SPACK (Gillian Holroyd) is thrilled to be back on the Buck Creek stage after taking a year off from theatre to plan her wedding! She has been involved in numerous Kokomo theatre organizations and enjoyed getting her feet wet here in Indy as Miss Brahms with Buck Creek last spring. Her favorite roles include Catherine/Helene Shaw/Paula in WHO AM I THIS TIME AND OTHER CONUNDRUMS OF LOVE, Maggie in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, Tuptim in THE KING AND I, and Vivienne in LEGALLY BLONDE and Co-directing WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.
In her free time, Anna enjoys game and movie nights with friends and family, karaoke nights, visiting local breweries and wineries. Thank you to my family and friends for allll of your support and patience with the busyness and breakdowns during shows and to Justin, the best line memorization buddy a girl could ask for. |
JOSH ROOKS
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JOSH ROOKS (Shep) returns to Buck Creek Players after previously starring as Alan in ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS at the Belfry Theatre. Josh has been involved in over 20+ productions in the Indianapolis area with some of his favorites including FLY BABIES (Sgt. Lewis), THE CURIOUS SAVAGE (JEFF), THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL (DUKE), and THE BOOK CLUB PLAY (Rob). When he is not on stage, Josh enjoys playing his guitars, collecting vinyls, and going all out at a concert. Josh would like to thank director Mel Devito along with his friends, family, and cast mates for all of their support.
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NANCY LAUDEMAN
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NANCY LAUDEMAN (Aunt Queenie) is excited to be back on the Buck Creek stage where she was last seen as Sedalia in ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID. She was also seen as Willa Wild in THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE (Epilogue Players). In Fort Wayne Nancy appeared as Sr. Mary Patrick in THE SISTER ACT and Carole Strong in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at the University of St. Francis, as well as Mrs. Fezziwig in A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL and Madame Renaud in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, and also Emma Goldman/Bystander in ASSASSINS and Head Nurse in SOUTH PACIFIC at Arena Dinner Theatre. Northwest Indiana credits include Anna in THE KING & I, The Baker’s Wife in INTO THE WOODS (NIETF Best Actress in a Musical nomination), Charlotte in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (NIETF Best Featured Actress in a Musical award), and Sr. Mary Amnesia in NUNSENSE (NIETF Best Featured Actress in a Musical award). By day, Nancy is a Title I reading teacher. When not at work or on stage, she enjoys reading, singing, and spending time with her husband and family. Nancy would like to thank her husband, Rich, for his constant love and support.
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BEN JONES
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BEN JONES (Nick Holroyd) is thrilled to return to the stage! Ben most recently directed SORDID LIVES as well as THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL this past spring. Ben was last seen on stage as Mr. Humphries in ARE YOU BEING SERVED? and Professor Baher in LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL. Some of his other favorite productions include: THE MATCHMAKER, MAKING GOD LAUGH, MASH, CLUE, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, and HELLO DOLLY. Ben serves on the Board of Directors for Buck Creek Players. He would like to thank his family, cast, and amazing production team for helping bring this show to life.
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JEREMY TEIPEN
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JEREMY TEIPEN (Sidney Redlitch) is excited to return to the Buck Creek Players' stage! His most recent roles include Phillip Reynolds in PERFECT CRIME, Lewis Green in FAILURE TO ZIG ZAG, and Norbert Garstecki in THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL. When not preparing for a show, Jeremy works as the Chief Public Defender for the Hancock County Public Defender Office. In his spare time he enjoys tabletop gaming, playing and relaxing with his rescue fur-kids, and sharing life with his amazing wife, Georgie, with whom he shares two wonderful children, Miranda and Schuyler, as well as an objectively crazy number of dogs. Jeremy would like to thank Mel for allowing him this wonderful opportunity, as well as the entire cast and crew for their humor and encouragement. And to Georgie, for her endless support and love - LYM! Enjoy the show!
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ENDORA GALORE
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ENDORA GALORE (Pyewacket) is happy to be making her community theater debut with BELL, BOOK, and CANDLE. Endora started her acting career as Flerken kitten # 17 in the recently released The Marvels and was on the stage with “CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF”, and the traveling musical “CATS”. Hailing from the amazon, Endora recently moved to Indy. When not in shows Endora enjoys catnapping, modifying the texture of furniture, spelunking in tight basement spaces, and the aerodynamic features of items flying off counters and shelves.
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PRODUCTION STAFF
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CLANCE LATURNER (Producer) is thrilled to be with Buck Creek Players in this new role as Producer! Originally starting with church dramas 30 years ago where she wrote, directed and sometimes acted, she's thankful to now be part of community theatre. She loved being on the BCP stage as the Maid in SOUND OF MUSIC, July in ANNIE, the Sheriff in OKLAHOMA, and Darla the fertilizer salesman/theatre critic in BARBEQING HAMLET. She totally enjoyed taking a couple of turns as Stage Manager, and Directed A LITTLE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. Clance has also been on other stages or directed – most recently at the President Benjamin Harrison Home and Oaklandon Theatre. When she's not at the theatre, she can be found working for Validators in Carmel or Duewel Literature Trust in Greenwood. Favorite pastimes are reading, making cards, or (especially) sharing life with friends and family. Clance thanks the Lord for the privilege of her 46 years as a wedding planner, walking alongside brides to make their dreams come true – guess you could say Always a BridesAide! She is so glad to be working with Mel and the gang on this show and is continuously grateful to Jon for his 38+ years of faithful love and support. To you she says, “Thank you for investing your time and resources in us today – hope you enjoy the show!”
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MELISSA DEVITO
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MELISSA DEVITO (Director) is glad to be back in her happy place at buck creek players. Melissa has been a versatile member of BCP, including acting, directing, costuming and properties. Her recent activities have been directing ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID last season, producer of MOON OVER BUFFALO and playing the part of Miranda in last season’s OVER MY DEAD BODY. When not at the theater, Mel works as a respiratory therapist at Quipt Home Respiratory, camping, sewing and enjoying time with her family, including her granddaughters Ellie and Blake.
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TYLER RILEY
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TYLER K. RILEY (Assistant Director/Lighting Designer) is thrilled to be the assistant director and learning what it’s like to direct a show. Tyler also has the pleasure of designing the lights for this show. Tyler is also known as "Mr. Personality" because he is probably the biggest introverted extravert there is. Everyone says that he is "one of a kind." Tyler has been involved with community theater, somehow, since 2015 starting with acting on stage to most recently finding a passion with showing his creativity in designing lights. He has designed lights for Shelby County Players young audience production of CINDERELLA, BCP production of ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID and most recently BCP production of DAD’S CHRISTMAS MIRACLE. Tyler has been a school bus driver for five years and currently drives for Shelby Eastern Schools! A very special thank you goes out to Mel DeVito for being such a great teacher and mentor!
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TIFFANY WILSON
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Tiffany D. Wilson (Costume Designer) Tiffany is honored to participate in her ninth production with Buck Creek Players, though it is her first time as Costume Designer. She first appeared on the Buck Creek stage in 2012 in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE playing Kitty. Other BCP roles include Actor 5 in VINTAGE HITCHCOCK: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, Sally Applewhite and Lana Sherwood in IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY in 2017 and 2021, and she portrayed Madge Geisel in THE GAME'S AFOOT in 2022. Her costuming credits through the years include A DIFFERENT JOURNEY with the Phoenix Theatre and the University of Indianapolis, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN with the Civic Theatre, and DAMN YANKEES with Shelby County Players. In 2019, she won an Encore Award for Best Costumes for a Comedy for Shelby County Players' BLITHE SPIRIT. Tiffany holds a Bachelors Degree in English and Theatre from Franklin College and a Masters of Library Science from Indiana University. She serves as the Branch Manager at the Franklin Branch of the Johnson County Public Library. She also works part-time for PAX (Program of Academic Exchange) placing wonderful exchange students with amazing host families.
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MATT SPURLOCK
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MATT SPURLOCK (Sound Designer) returns for another Buck Creek Players performance behind the scenes with Sound Design. Matt has been seen on stage at BCP in performances of BANANAS, THE MATCHMAKER, THE RAINMAKER, and MAKING GOD LAUGH. Other non-BCP performances include MISSING LINK and CLUE. Matt has designed sound for numerous BCP performances such as PYGMALION, DISASTER: THE MUSICAL, TRAP (Encore winner for Best Sound Design), and FOUR OLD BROADS, among several others over the years. Thanks to Mel DeVito for giving me an opportunity to continue doing what I love. A very special thank you to the audience for continuing to support live theatre as we do our best to be creative and bring you live entertainment during these not so ordinary times.
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SUZI BROWN
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SUZI BROWN (Properties) is thrilled to join Buck Creek Players this season. Suzi has previously worked with BCP as a dialect coach for ARE YOU BEING SERVED? and is excited to continue working on other shows this coming season. Suzi is a teacher at Avon Middle School North and has been the co-director of theatre there for the past three years. Suzi also teaches acting classes at the Biz Academy of Musical Theatre and runs their productions at North as auditorium director, makeup designer, lighting operator, as well as many other aspects of theatre. Shows that Suzi has worked on recently include, THE LAST GLADIATOR, THE MUSIC MAN, MATILDA, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, and 42ND STREET. When not in a theatre, which is rare, Suzi enjoys cross-stitching, painting, and spending time with her family, especially her niece and nephew.
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SUSANNE BUSH
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SUSANNE BUSH (Set Decoration & Painting) is thrilled to be working with Buck Creek Players again! Susanne's second home is at the theatre. Some of her favorite shows she's been a part of are NOISES OFF, LIZZIE BORDEN, A CHRISTMAS STORY, MOON OVER THE BREWERY, and GAME'S AFOOT. She most recently won Encore Awards for her set decoration in LIZZIE BORDEN and GAME'S AFOOT. Susanne homeschools her two younger children, while her oldest is now off at college. She also loves to run and owns her own clothing resale business. She hopes you enjoy the show!
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PRODUCTION CREW
Scenic Designer/Technical Director/Stage Manager
Rich Laudeman
Rich Laudeman
Light Board Operator Sound Board Operator
Ryan Bland Tristan Bland
Ryan Bland Tristan Bland
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SPECIAL THANKS
Susanne Bush
Set Construction Crew: Tony Brazelton, John Walker, Justin Spack, Brandon Wilson, and the Cast
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
JOHN VAN DRUTEN
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JOHN VAN DRUTEN was born in 1901 in London, England. His first successful play was YOUNG WOODLEY, produced in 1928. His best-known plays, primarily light comedies, include OLD ACQUAINTANCE (1940), THE VOICE OF THE TURTLE (1943), I REMEMBER MAMA (1944), BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE (1950), and I AM A CAMERA (1951). After several years and considerable success in the U.S., he became an American citizen in 1944. He passed away in 1957.
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