ABOUT THE SHOW
Our 50th Season and Our Two Hundred and Thirty-Seventh Production!
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Buck Creek Players and Director Jim LaMonte are excited to announce their upcoming production of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS by Neil Simon. BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS is the first play in Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical comedic Eugene trilogy, which also includes BILOXI BLUES and BROADWAY BOUND. The story of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS follows almost 15-year-old Eugene Jerome as he grows up in 1937 Brooklyn. Eugene learns about girls, family, relationships, and the impending war. Eugene makes many witty observations about life and the need for family throughout the play, as he interacts with his passionate, quirky Polish-Jewish relatives. 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, September 29th and running through Sunday, October 8th. |
Produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. (www.concordtheatricals.com)
Parental Guidance suggested for adult language and situations. Some material may be inappropriate for children under the age of 13
Performance Dates & Times
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Friday, October 6th 7:30 PM performance has been cancelled.
Saturday and Sunday Performances will be presented as scheduled.
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Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 7:30 PM Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 2:30 PM |
Friday, October 6, 2023 at 7:30 PM - Cancelled
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 7:30 PM Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 2:30 PM |
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CAST OF CHARACTERS
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SETTING
The lower middle-class walk-up of the Jerome Family, Brooklyn, New York. 1937.
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CAST BIOGRAPHIES
DYLAN ACQUAVIVA
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DYLAN ACQUAVIVA (Eugene Morris Jerome) is very excited to perform for the first time on the Buck Creek Players stage. Dylan is an 8th grader at Zionsville Middle School who enjoys skateboarding and fishing when not on stage. Some of his favorite previous roles include Grover Dill - A CHRISTMAS STORY (Beef & Boards), Michael Hobbs - ELF THE MUSICAL (Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre), Edmund - NARNIA (Hendricks Civic Theatre), and Sven - FROZEN JR. (Jr. Civic). Dylan is a member of the Junior Civic Company at Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre and would like to thank Ms. Holly & Mr. Marty for all they’ve taught him. He’d also like to thank his family for their support and Jim for this incredible opportunity.
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BARB WEAVER
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BARB WEAVER (Kate Jerome) is excited to be performing in her first Buck Creek Players production. Barb has been involved in local community theatre since 2007. Past favorite roles include Karen in AUGUST:OSAGE COUNTY (Carmel Community Players), M’Lynn in STEEL MAGNOLIAS (Mud Creek Players), various characters in RED. WHITE AND TUNA (The Belfry) and THE DINING ROOM (Carmel Theatre Company), and Williamina in SILENT SKY (Main Street Productions). Barb has recently retired and enjoys sleeping in and volunteering at Teter Organic Farm. Barb would like to thank, Jim for giving her this opportunity, and her husband for his continued love and support.
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LETITIA CLEMONS
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LETITIA CLEMONS (Blanche Morton) is thrilled to be performing again at Buck Creek after recently playing Lavonda Jean in SORDID LIVES. She is a certified medical biller and coder who is no stranger to the theatre. She has been performing onstage and even backstage doing hair and makeup, set construction, set design, set painting, props, stage managing, and costuming for over 30 years. Since retiring as a color guard choreographer, her main passion continues to be acting. Some of her favorite roles she has portrayed are Claire Ganz in RUMORS, Gabriella in BOEING BOEING, Dragon in RAPUNZEL, Gillian Moore in 37 POSTCARDS, Clara Nowak in MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET, and Jimmy in NO BODY LIKE JIMMY. Letitia also has most recently played several extras in the currently streaming movie SO COLD THE RIVER. She stays involved in other community theaters and recently celebrated 30 years as a shadow cast member performing in THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW as Columbia. She also performs as a shadow cast member in REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA as Blind Mag. Letitia is thankful to Buck Creek for giving her this wonderful opportunity to work with this fabulous cast and crew. She also thanks her daughter Yvette for her constant love and support. Special thanks to Jan Jamison for her continuous encouragement.
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BROOKE DENNIS
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BROOKE DENNIS (Nora Morton) makes her second appearance in a Buck Creek Players production after playing Edna/Ensemble in ROSIE THE RIVETER in 2021. Throughout her 8 years of participating in community theatre, Brooke has had the opportunity to play many parts on stage, such as Rapunzel in RAPUNZEL and Phoebe in MISS NELSON IS MISSING. She has also played many parts off stage, including co-writing four original plays and directing two one-act productions. Whenever she's not on stage, Brooke enjoys making films and obsessing over her favorite book Six of Crows. Brooke would like to thank everyone who supports her in her creative pursuits.
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QUINCY CARMAN
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QUINCY CARMAN (Laurie Morton) is so excited to be making her debut on the Buck Creek stage! She’s a fifth grader at College Wood Elementary in Carmel. Quincy was thrilled to become a resident member of the Booth Tarkington Jr. Civic Company this past year and was most recently seen in their productions of NEWSIES, THE LITTLE MERMAID, and FROZEN JR. Other favorite roles include Young Violet in VIOLET at Actors Theatre of Indiana, Tippi in Q Artistry’s production of THE FOWL at the District Theatre and Tigger in Roots Theatre’s production of WINNIE THE POOH. When not being a typical tween, devouring You Tube videos and Tik Toks, Quincy can be found on the soccer fields, basketball courts, playing piano and hanging with her favorite pals. She’d like to thank her Mom and Dad for all of their support and schlepping.
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JEREMY TUTTEROW
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JEREMY TUTEROW (Jacob 'Jack' Jerome) has been active in Indianapolis community theater for many years and is very excited to get back to it. Some of his favorite roles include Odel (SORDID LIVES), Mike Dillon (GOOD PEOPLE), Boolie Wethan (DRIVING MISS DAISY), Charlie Gordon (FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON), Trip Wyeth (OTHER DESERT CITIES). He has also had the pleasure of directing many local plays around Indianapolis, including all four GREATER TUNA Plays, OUTSIDERS and GREETINGS. During the day he works as a Director of Practice Operations for Adult and Child Health. Aside from Theater, Jeremy enjoys camping and spending time with friends and family. Jeremy would like to thank his husband, family, and friends for their support in his theatrical adventures.
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SPECIAL THANKS
ADAM J. PHILLIPS
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Buck Creek Players would like to thank Adam J. Phillips for performing the role of Stanley Jerome for the final two performances. We appreciate his time and efforts and know our audience do to!
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AUDIO, OR VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION.
PRODUCTION STAFF
FRANCIE MITCHANER
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FRANCIE MITCHANER (Producer) is beyond excited to be working with the incredibly gifted and talented cast and crew of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS! You're sure to find Francie somewhere around the theater either on or off stage; most recently on stage as JEAN in GOOD PEOPLE; and Producer for BCP's ARE YOU BEING SERVED? and THE GAME'S AFOOT. She also served as Producer for OVER MY DEAD BODY and Assistant Director and Stage Manager for the Buck Creek Players outdoor production of the LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW. Other roles she has played at BCP include Nancy/Ensemble in ROSIE THE RIVETER, Deputy Dot in CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS, and Magenta/Usherette in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW: THE BCP PLAY-A-PART FUNDRAISER. Francie would like to thank her family and friends for their support and encourages the audience to sit back, relax, and enjoy your trip to Brooklyn!
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JIM LAMONTE
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JIM LAMONTE (Director) is happy to be directing again at BCP. He directed BCP’s production of GOOD PEOPLE by David Lindsay-Abaire in 2022. In June, Jim was cast as Charlie Akin in Main Street Production's AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY by Tracy Letts. He also recently directed Main Street Production’s MOTHERS AND SONS by Terrence McNally. Jim has directed/acted in Indianapolis community theater productions for over 25 years. Other favorite plays he has directed include OTHER DESERT CITIES by Jon Robin Baitz, E. B. White’s CHARLOTTE'S WEB, adapted by Joseph Robinette, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS by David Mamet, and BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY by Pearl Cleage. “My appreciation to the cast and crew for sharing your talent, dedication and for telling this story so beautifully. Much love to my husband and creative partner Jeremy Tuterow, my family, and my extended family. Peace, Love, Understanding.
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CATHY CUTSHALL
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CATHY CUTSHALL (Costume Designer) is thrilled to be a part of the staff bringing BCP’s second production of our 50th season to life! Cathy has had the pleasure of directing LITTLE WOMEN, The Broadway Musical, MIRACLE ON 34th STREET: A LIVE MUSICAL RADIO PLAY, TRAP!, MAKING GOD LAUGH, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, A LIVE RADIO PLAY (2017 and 2021), and BANANAS at Buck Creek Players, as well as ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST at Shelby County Players. Cathy is also an Encore winner for best costumes for DIRTY BLONDE, BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL, FOUR OLD BROADS and FLY BABIES. Whether working as a director or costumer, on stage or behind-the-scenes, she has had the pleasure of working in theaters throughout Indiana and New Mexico at Albuquerque Civic Light Opera Association, and Albuquerque Little Theater. Favorite productions include SWEENEY TODD, PARADE, HONK!, CHICAGO, CITY OF ANGELS, ON THE TOWN, HELLO DOLLY, ANYTHING GOES, SINGING IN THE RAIN, SHENANDOAH, THE WIZARD OF OZ, SOUTH PACIFIC, AND GYPSY. In her free time Cathy enjoys reading, sewing, antique shopping, and spending time with family. “I’d like to thank my family for their constant love and support, and for letting me have time to play. It’s been an honor to work with this amazing cast and staff!”
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BEN JONES
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BEN JONES (Hair and Make-up Designer) is thrilled to return to the production side of Buck Creek Players having most recently served as director for SORDID LIVES and THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL. 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.
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ADRIENNE REISWERG
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ADRIENNE REISWERG (Dramaturg, Dialect Coach) has been onstage, backstage, or on the administrative staff of most of Indianapolis' s theatres since 1988. She last appeared at BCP in NUTS in 2017. The portraits in the Jerome home are of her maternal great-grandparents, Ada and Moses Zaitz, taken in their hometown of Zecharineh in Belarus, a town which no longer exists, even on maps. She dedicates her work on this show to them.
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PRODUCTION CREW
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Stage Manager
CHRIS BECKER |
Website Management
AARON BAILEY Box Office Management NICKIE CORNETT & AARON BAILEY |
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
NEIL SIMON
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NEIL SIMON
American playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon (1927-2018) is widely regarded as one of the most successful, prolific and performed playwrights in theatre history. In addition to LOST IN YONKERS, which won a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize, his plays and musicals include COME BLOW YOUR HORN, LITTLE ME, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, THE ODD COUPLE, SWEET CHARITY, THE STAR-SPANGLED GIRL, PLAZA SUITE, PROMISES, PROMISES, LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS, THE GINGERBREAD LADY, THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE, THE SUNSHINE BOYS, THE GOOD DOCTOR, GOD'S FAVORITE, CALIFORNIA SUITE, CHAPTER TWO, THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG, I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES, FOOLS, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, BILOXI BLUES, THE ODD COUPLE (female version), BROADWAY BOUND, RUMORS, JAKE'S WOMEN, THE GOODBYE GIRL, LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR, LONDON SUITE, PROPOSALS, HOTEL SUITE, THE DINNER PARTY, 45 SECONDS FROM BROADWAY, OSCAR AND FELIX, AND ROSE'S DILEMMA. In addition to the film adaptations he wrote of many of his plays, his screenplay credits include AFTER THE FOX, THE OUT-OF-TOWNERS, THE HEARTBREAK KID (original 1973 version), MURDER BY DEATH, THE CHEAP DETECTIVE, SEEMS LIKE OLD TIMES, ONLY WHEN I LAUGH, MAX DUGAN RETURNS, THE SLUGGER'S WIFE, THE MARRYING MAN, and THE ODD COUPLE II. Other motion pictures based on stage plays include COME BLOW YOUR HORN, SWEET CHARITY, AND THE STAR-SPANGLED GIRL. For television, Mr. Simon wrote series, teleplays and motion pictures, including THE TALLULAH BANKHEAD SHOW, THE SID CEASAR SHOW, THE PHIL SILVERS SHOW, THE GARRY MOORE SHOW, THE TROUBLE WITH PEOPLE, ABC'S BROADWAY BOUND, and JAKE'S WOMEN. Books by Neil Simon include REWRITES, A MEMOIR, THE PLAY GOES ON, four omnibus collections of Neil Simon's plays (THE COMEDY OF NEIL SIMON, THE COLLECTED PLAYS OF NEIL SIMON, VOL. II, THE COLLECTED PLAYS OF NEIL SIMON, VOL. 3, THE COLLECTED PLAYS OF NEIL SIMON, VOL. 4) and LOST IN YONKERS (screenplay). Mr. Simon received more Academy and Tony nominations than any other writer. Awards he received include the Pulitzer Prize for LOST IN YONKERS, Emmy Awards for THE SID CAESAR SHOW and THE PHIL SILVERS SHOW, Tony Awards for THE ODD COUPLE, BILOXI BLUES, LOST IN YONKERS and a special Tony Award For Overall Contribution To The Theatre. His nominations include Tony Award Nominations for LITTLE ME, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, PLAZA SUITE, PROMISES, PROMISES, THE LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, BROADWAY BOUND, LOST IN YONKERS and THE GOODBYE GIRL (musical). Other nominations include a Writers Guild Screen Award for THE ODD COUPLE and THE OUT-OF-TOWNERS, a Writers Guild Laurel Award, an American Comedy Award for Lifetime Achievement and a Writers Guild Screen Award Nomination for BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, as well as an Oscar Nomination for THE ODD COUPLE, an Evening Standard Award, a Sam S. Shubert Foundation Award, Kennedy Center Honors, a UCLA Medal, a Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award and a William Inge Theater Festival Award for Distinguished Achievement in the American Theater.. |
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