ABOUT THE SHOW
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Buck Creek Players and Director Nickie Cornett are excited to announce their upcoming production of OVER MY DEAD BODY, by Jean Blasiar.
A ghost and her husband are prepared to haunt the house below before they’ll let their family sell the house that has been theirs for three generations. Miranda and Ben have been quite happy living in their haunted family home their entire lives. And now that they have passed on and joined the realm of family ghosts as well, they are looking forward to an afterlife spent with their children and grandchildren. Unfortunately, their children (more specifically their daughter in law) have other plans. Plans that involve selling the more than slightly haunted house and moving to Florida. Plans that Miranda simply won’t have ... Buck Creek Players is pleased to continue our 49th season with this live event on our mainstage. Join us for the six live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, September 30th and running through Sunday, October 9th. |
Presented by special arrangement with Off The Wall Play Publishers. (www.offthewallplays.com)
Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may be unsuitable for younger children. Parents should consider whether content might upset younger or more sensitive children.
Performance Dates & Times
This production is a one act play with no intermission.
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Friday, September 30, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 8:00 PM Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 2:30 PM - SOLD OUT! |
Friday, October 7, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 8:00 PM Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 2:30 PM - SOLD OUT! |
CAST OF CHARACTERS
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SETTING
Gould Family Home
Present Day
Present Day
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CAST BIOGRAPHIES
MELISSA DEVITO
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MELISSA DEVITO (Miranda Gould) is excited to be on the stage again. She was last seen on stage in THE WOMEN in 2014 at Buck Creek Players. Since that time, Mel has been very active with BCP, as a director, props, costumer, and Board of Directors member. Recently she directed FLY BABIES and ROSIE THE RIVETER, and costumed LITTLE WOMEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL with the help of Donna Jacobi and Cathy Cutshall. When not at the theater, Mel enjoys her job as a respiratory therapist at Home Respiratory Services, drag racing cars with her husband Rick, and hanging out with her family, especially her granddaughters Ellie and Blake. She also enjoys camping and snuggling with her pit bull Zoey.
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BRAD BURNS
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BRAD BURNS (Ben Gould) marks his sophomore appearance at BCP in a role that could have been written specifically for him. This also marks ten years of local community theater for Brad who got his start as a founding member of the Odeon Society (the drama club) at Ivy Tech playing "the man with an umbrella " and the narrator In AN EVENING OF O'HENRY. Brad played Milt Dudman in SUDS and still knows the words to MYSTERY DATE. As Rudi in A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED (directed by his on-stage daughter in law) Brad was shot and killed. As Donald in MURDER INN Brad was stabbed and played dead so this time, he’s pleased to start off dead. As always Brad would like to thank his family and friends and all of you for supporting his avocation.
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TIFFANY D. WILSON
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TIFFANY D. WILSON (Stella Gould) is honored to be appearing in her seventh production with Buck Creek Players. She was first seen in 2012 in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE playing Kitty. She has also appeared as Actor 5 in VINTAGE HITCHCOCK: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, she portrayed Sally Applewhite in IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY in 2017, and she played Mrs. Eynsford-Hill in the outdoor staged reading of PYGMALION in 2020. Tiffany has also been involved with Shelby County Players since 1999. Her favorite roles include Audrey in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Lizzie in THE RAINMAKER, Elizabeth Proctor in THE CRUCIBLE, Agnes in I DO! I DO!, and Nurse Ratched in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST. 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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DENNIS KARR
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DENNIS KARR (Frank Gould) returns to our stage after a five-year absence. A transplanted Hoosier from the great state of Kansas, he has appeared in several BCP productions, most recently as Father John Mulcahy in M*A*S*H. Throughout the years BCP audiences might remember him from our productions of AUNTIE MAME, BUS STOP, HAROLD AND MAUDE, A LITTLE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT, ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT, and THINGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME. In his spare time, Dennis enjoys golfing, reading, gambling, and "messing around in the backyard". As usual, he would like to thank his wife for her patience, understanding, and support.
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JEANNA LITTLE
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JEANNA LITTLE (Jessica Gould) is delighted to be making her debut performance with the Buck Creek Players. Having been inspired by her father's work with screenwriting, the love for drama and the performing arts has always been present throughout her life. When not enacting various fantasy characters in her weekly dungeons and dragons game, Jeanna spends her time as a mother to her two sons, Xander and Dexter. She also enjoys cooking and gardening, as well as crocheting and other tedious fiber arts. She would like to thank Taylor, her devoted partner, for being a constant source of humor and support.
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GRANT BOWEN
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GRANT BOWEN (Dylan Gould) makes his debut with Buck Creek after performing in two productions at Epilogue. An IUPUI grad, his favorite roles include Officer Klein in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE and Lawrence in CALENDAR GIRLS. By day, Grant is a administrative assistant for CREA. When not at work or performing on stage, Grant loves to play guitar, watch movies, travel, and hike. As always, Grant would like to thank his friends and family for their continuing love and support.
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BETH POPPLEWELL
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BETH POPPLEWELL (Horatia) is excited to be returning to the BCP stage, after previously running the lightboard for LITTLE WOMEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL. Favorite productions at BCP include ROSIE THE RIVETER, (Evelyn) THE MATCHMAKER ,(Gertrude) A LITTLE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT, (Angelina) and several BCP Play-A-Part Fundraiser shows, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, ANNIE, PETER PAN, AND ROCKY HORROR. Other favorite shows include OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MURDER (Minna) at Our Town Players, and THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE (Glenda Bates) at Epilogue Theater. She was also the character of FRANKIE THE FRIENDLY WITCH at the Indianapolis Zoo for ZOO BOO. When not doing theater, she enjoys being "semi" retired, working part time for Gillespie Florists, and spending time with friends, family. She wishes to thank Nicki and BCP for the opportunity to be on the stage again, and to family, friends, and co-workers for putting up with her crazy schedule.
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RON PITTMAN
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RON PITTMAN (Francis) is happy to return to the stage of BCP after appearing in its productions of MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET and THE MATCHMAKER. He recently appeared in the Epilogue Players production of ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Ron teaches Spanish and English Language Learners. He volunteers with the Indiana Reading Information Service. He would like to thank the audience members for their support of community theater.
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MARY MILLER
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MARY MILLER (Victoria McQuire/Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on the stage for her 4th production at BCP! After her debut as Mrs. Trinkler in the LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, she has recently been working backstage for GOOD PEOPLE and LITTLE WOMEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL. Mary got her Associate Degree in General Arts at Marian University. When she not doing theatre, Mary is either working as a production associate at Sock Religious, singing with her church choir or spending time with her family. Theatre has been a part of Mary’s life since she played Narrator #1 in INTO THE WOODS. She has been in theatre productions ever since, both in high school and college. Some of her favorite previous roles include Faye in SUBTEXT, Mrs. Hopkins in MY FAIR LADY, Fairy Godmother in FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL and Issachar in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. “I would like to thank my mom, my dad and for all my family and friends for their love and encouragement to embrace the theatre kid inside of me.”
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CHERYL CROGHAN
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CHERYL CROGHAN (Assistant/Ensemble) is excited to be back on stage again in OVER MY DEAD BODY. Cheryl’s past stage productions have included working behind the scenes and on stage during her high school years. Cheryl is a member of her church choir, praise team, Indianapolis Women’s Chorus and Melody Makers.
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PRODUCTION STAFF
FRANCIE MITCHANER
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FRANCIE MITCHANER (Producer) is beyond excited to be back working alongside the gifted and talented cast and crew of OVER MY DEAD BODY. It is hard to say if you will find Francie on or off stage, but you are sure to see her somewhere around the theater; most recently on stage as JEAN in GOOD PEOPLE; and Producer for BCP's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY. She also served as 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 the show!
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NICKIE CORNETT
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NICKIE CORNETT (Director) is excited to be making her debut directing at Buck Creek Players with OVER MY DEAD BODY. Nickie returns to BCP after having most recently helping backstage for LITTLE WOMEN: The Broadway Musical. She has been involved with BCP in many capacities on and off stage since 2017. When she isn't onstage, backstage or in the box office, you can find her hanging out with her dogs! She thanks her family and friends for their constant support!
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BEN JONES
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BEN JONES (Assistant Director) is thrilled to be assisting Nickie as assistant director for OVER MY DEAD BODY after most recently directing LIZZIE BORDEN OF FALL RIVER. Previously, Ben was last seen as 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 and will be directing the final production of the 49th season, THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL. He would like to thank his family, cast, and amazing production team for helping bring this body to life.
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DAN DENNISTON
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DAN DENNISTON (Set Design ) is excited to be working on OVER MY DEAD BODY. He enjoys doing special effects and the magical illusion aspect to make people say, “How did they do that?”. Dan’s love for the stage started in a 6th grade talent show. Since then he has been Producer, Director, Technical Director, Lighting and Set Designer, Stage Manager, Sound, Props, Costumes, and Actor. The proud recipient of several Indianapolis Encore Awards. He current serves as a BCP Board Member, but some of his work has been seen on stages at BCP, Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, Footlite Musicals, Epilogue Players, Anderson Mainstage, Kokomo Civic Theatre, Peru Civic Theatre, and Wabash Civic Theatre. He has worked and performed with Peru Youth Circus, Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey, Clyde Beaty Cole Brothers, and Carson & Barnes Circuses. Some of his favorite set designs have been for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, MAN OF LA MANCHA, NUNSENSE, CHILDREN OF EDEN, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, LO & BEHOLD, LONDON SUITE, A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, and SHOW BOAT. Dan earned a BA in Education from the University of Arkansas at Monticello and has taught theater, speech, TV and art. He currently works as the Academic Career Counselor for Madison County at the WorkOne Anderson office. In his spare time, he attends art festivals for his stained-glass wind chime and yard art business, Wind Beneath My Wings. Dan would like to thank the Staff, Cast, Crew, and friends for their support. And also, you the Audience for your support of community theatre. So please sit back, relax, and hope you enjoy the show!
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BRIAN NOFFKE
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BRIAN NOFFKE (Lighting Design) is thrilled to be back at BCP after having just been seen as Mr. Lawrence in LITTLE WOMEN: The Broadway Musical. Previous BCP credits: Lighting Design for LIZZIE BORDEN and FLY BABIES, Light Board Operator for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A Live Radio Play, Farmer Stuyvesant in LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, Properties for ROMANCE/ROMANCE and Jack Chesney in CHARLEY's AUNT. Favorite past roles include: Denny in A STEADY Rain, Cogsworth in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Gary/Roger in NOISES OFF, Polonius in HAMLET, Hysterium in A FUNNY THING...FORUM, Father Flynn in DOUBT, the Quintet in SWEENEY TODD, Brian in AVENUE Q, Smackers/Young Marley/Broker in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Parris in THE CRUCIBLE, Juror #10 in TWELVE ANGRY MEN, Malvolio/Toby in TWELLFTH NIGHT, Gremio in THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, Caldwell B. Caldwell in URINETOWN, Charley in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Shaw in THE SECRET GARDEN, Touchstone in AS YOU LIKE IT, King Pelinore in CAMELOT, Vernon Gersch in THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG, Tevye in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and Willy Loman in DEATH OF A SALESMAN. Brian is thrilled to direct THE GAME'S AFOOT this season, as well as Scenic & Lighting Design for ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID. Thank you for supporting live theatre! "To thine own self be true."
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CONNIE SALVINI THOMPSON
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CONNIE SALVINI THOMPSON (Light Board Operator) is thrilled to return to Buck Creek Players after playing Mrs. Kirk/Ensemble in LITTLE WOMEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL. This is her first time in a technical role, and she is excited to learn the ropes (literally). Her other experience includes playing trombone in the pit orchestra of Perry Meridian High School's spring 2018 production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. She is studying environmental public safety at Ivy Tech, and she works as a caregiver for her mother. She is proud to be a transgender woman, and even prouder to be an organizer and activist in the Party for Socialism and Liberation. She would like to thank Nickie for offering her this incredible opportunity, and for being so darn friendly.
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MATT SPURLOCK
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MATT SPURLOCK (Sound Design) 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 Nickie Cornett 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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LEA ELLINGWOOD
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LEA ELLINGWOOD (Sound Board Operator) is excited to have this opportunity to be involved in the production of OVER MY DEAD BODY as a first time soundboard operator. Lea has appeared previously as characters in both the ROSIE THE RIVETER and LIZZIE BORDEN productions here at BCP. Lea enjoys being part of the Buck Creek Players theater family and is excited to try out this new role.
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BRANDON WILSON
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BRANDON WILSON (Properties/Stage Manager) is making his Buck Creek Players debut behind the scenes. During the day, Brandon works at Community Hospital East in housekeeping. When not helping on stage, Brandon has a passion for makeup design.
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PRODUCTION CREW
Website Management
AARON BAILEY
Box Office Management
NICKIE CORNETT & AARON BAILEY
AARON BAILEY
Box Office Management
NICKIE CORNETT & AARON BAILEY
SPECIAL THANKS
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Cathy Cutshall
Melissa DeVito Devin Holtsclaw |
Brandon Wilson
Cast & Crew of LIZZIE BORDEN OF FALL RIVER |
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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JEAN BLASIAR is a playwright and author of the award winning Emmy Budd series. As a playwright she has had eight full-length productions in the Los Angeles area, one of which was options by 20th Century Fox for a pilot. As President of MGR Productions, Ms. Blasiar has produced twelve full-length productions in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City, and has several screenplays in development. The Emmy Budd series is dedicated to all little girls who lived in a simpler time when hometown adventure could be found waiting around every corner. Ms. Blasiar resides in California and is currently at work on her next Emmy Budd novel.
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