GLCT | Greater Lewisville Community Theatre

To Kill a Mockingbird

Dramatized by Christopher Sergei
from the book by Harper Lee

October 12–28

Directed by Harry Friedman

GLCT is thrilled to re-create the first production mounted in its Old Town venue. Set in Depression era Alabama, this faithful adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, as told through the eyes of a child, deals with the themes of dignity, tolerance and a father's love for his children.

Tickets $13 for adults, $10 for seniors (65+) and juniors (under 18).

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Cast Picture

	Nancy Ewing Friedman (Miss Maudie) just completed a star turn as Momma Rose in GLCT’s production of Gypsy. Past GLCT credits include Cabaret, Guys and Dolls, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Last Night of Ballyhoo, Dancing at Lugnasa, The Female Odd Couple, Damn Yankees, and The Sisters Rosensweig. Twelve years ago she was in the original GLCT cast of To Kill a Mockingbird. Nancy studied theatre at the University of Oklahoma and would like to send her love to those stars of her life, Harry and Spencer.		Courtney White (Scout) makes her debut at GLCT with this production. Courtney is very “Scout-like” – she loves sports, asks lots of tough questions and has even had a fist fight with a boy! A home-schooled 8th grader, she has appeared in Puss in Boots, Breman Town Musicians, Emperor And Nightingale, Pinocchio, Wind in the Willows, Sleepy Hollow and Hobbit. She thanks God for all her blessings and is thrilled to be part of this cast.
	Mike Serverian (Walter Cunningham Jr.) is ecstatic to be on GLCT’s stage again. He previously performed in George M. Cohan (Percy) and Nuncrackers (Jon) at GLCT. He has also run sound and lights, and managed properties in his theater life. He lives at Flower Mound HS, where he is a freshman, and GLCT this fall! Thanks, Mom and Dad, for love and support.		Sherida Jones (Calpurnia) is new to community theatre and is excited about starting out at GLCT. She is a native of Oklahoma where she attended OSU. In her youth, she played Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker and Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. She lives in Lewisville and is a mortgage banker by day.
	Julie Aylor (Miss Stephanie) – You might remember her as Mrs. Jessup from last season’s production of The Uninvited. Her award-winning roles include Gorgeous in Sisters Rosenweig, Maud in Forty Carats and Maggie in Tribute. Favorite roles include Sara Lee in Daddy’s Dyin’, Clelia in The Nerd, Clairee in Steel Magnolias and Boo in Last Night of Ballyhoo.		Bill Blackford (Judge Taylor, Walter Cunningham, Sr.) This is Bill’s seventh production at GLCT having appeared in Proof, My Three Angels, Sabrina Fair, Guys and Dolls, George M. Cohan and Enchanted April. Bill would like to express his appreciation to his wife, Karen, for her love, encouragement and support.
	Charles Beachley (Heck Tate) has done Return With Us Now, The Foreigner, Grand Night for Singing, You Can’t Take It With You, Much Ado, My Three Angels, Smoke on the Mountain, Cohan, Love Is On The Air and Gypsy at GLCT. He’s married to his high school sweetheart, Cindy. Thank you, Princess, for everything.		Betty Detamore (Mrs. DuBose) - Betty has performed and directed in theatres around the country, including off Broadway. Some of her favorite (and award-winning) roles include Ouiser in Steel Magnolias, Miss Maudie in To Kill a Mockingbird, and Ethel in Moon over Buffalo. She makes her living performing in films, TV commercials, etc. Betty is enjoying being part of the GLCT family.
	Phillip Sinclair (Jem) is another new face at GLCT. A native Texan, he attends Shadow Ridge Middle School in Flower Mound. He is active in the National Junior Honor Society and plays football, soccer and ultimate Frisbee. He appeared in Scrooge last Christmas and hopes to be in school productions this year. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and sings in his church choir.		Robert Paul (Reverend Sykes) is making his return visit to GLCT in this production. Having been in theatre since childhood, he has had many roles and is currently the minister of discipleship and worship drama at The Servant House in Lewisville. He has an upcoming appearance in “Prison Break” on Fox TV. He is fully committed to God, his wife Karessa, and his children Dawn, Krista and Justin.
	Shannon Johnston (Mayella Ewell) is thrilled to be back at GLCT where she last appeared as the title character in Sylvia. Other favorite productions include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Twelfth Night, Our Town and Man of La Mancha. In her spare time, Shannon is a middle school Theatre Arts teacher in Flower Mound, and is taking over the world brainwashing one kid at a time. She is tickled pink to be sharing the stage with two of her wonderful students in this production.		Greg English (Bob Ewell) caught the theater bug at 15 when his sister talked him into auditioning for West Side Story. Favorite roles performed include Max Halliday in Dial M for Murder, Mike Talman in Wait Until Dark, Benny Southstreet in Guys and Dolls and Dr. Sanderson in Harvey.
	Spencer Ewing Friedman (Dill) - His first show at GLCT was Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Then he was in his father’s production of Taming of the Shrew at Grapevine’s Runway theatre. Back at GLCT, Spencer was in Guys and Dolls and, most recently, Gypsy with his mom and dad. He is excited to be in this production that his dad is directing. He has also done several school productions, enjoys fencing and his two beagles. He sends his love and thanks to his mom and dad for first getting him on this stage.		Dale Downie (Atticus Finch) is reprising his role as Atticus. He was in GLCT's 1995 production of To Kill A Mockingbird and also played Dr. Anagnos in The Miracle Worker. Dale has been in community theater for over 20 years, ever since a high school English teacher threatened him with bodily harm if he did not get into drama. He has had numerous roles at Angelo Civic Theater in San Angelo. Dale would like to thank his wife, Kathy, and his sons, Justin, Trevor, and Garret, for pushing him out the door to go to auditions for To Kill A Mockingbird. He would also like to give a special thanks to Harry Friedman for "letting me climb into Atticus' skin and walk around in it again". Break a leg, everyone!
	Chuck Jimerson (Tom Robinson) makes his return to GLCT reprising his role as Tom Robinson. He was last seen as Tomduring Coppell Community Theatre’s production of this same play. Chuck wants to thank God, his family and Harry Friedman, for the opportunity to perform in this magnificent production.		Bill Thorne (Horace Gilmer) was last seen on stage in GLCT's production of Barefoot In the Park as the telephone repairman. Bill has been actively involved with GLCT for over 23 years as a Board member, several years as President, and is currently doing a long-term stint as Treasurer. Bill has been seen in several GLCT productions, including Boolie in Driving Miss Daisy and Captain Keller in The Miracle Worker.He lists his favorite role as Owen Musser in The Foreigner. Bill is excited about working again with Harry and so many of GLCT’s original To Kill a Mockingbird cast.
	John Mallory Land (Arthur “Boo” Radley) has worked with a number of companies in venues across the Dallas area as an actor, director, producer, designer, playwright, and instructor. He is Vice-President of Frisco Community Theatre and Technical Director for Teatro delle Muse in Plano. He holds a BFA in Directing and Design from Baylor University. He wishes to thank Jeff for his encouragement and support.		Harry R. Friedman (Director) is thrilled to be back at GLCT recreating the show he directed here 12 years ago. Harry spent six years as Artistic Director of GLCT and produced more than 30 shows in this space. Harry has a BFA in theatre from the renowned Meadows School of the Arts at SMU and has produced, directed, designed, and even acted on stages all over the Metroplex. It is a special treat to be directing this show again, and it is particularly sweet to be able to do it with his wonderful wife Nancy and darling son Spencer. Love to them both.
	J. Christine Lanning (Asst. Director) is excited to be back at GLCT and part of this literary classic. For the past few years, she has been working on different kinds of productions, mainly her two boys Brance and Kyler. When she was on stage, her favorite roles included Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Jo in Little Women, Cherie in Bus Stop, and Lala in Last Night of Ballyhoo. Christine spends her days as a choreographer for “Barney & Friends” and loves it. She would like to take this time to thank Harry for bringing her back to theatre and her husband for all his love and support.		Connie Salsman (Stage Manager) is always happy to be backstage at GLCT productions, and especially so with this reprise of such a significant show. After more than 25 shows in the past 7 years, her loving family’s support has never been more important.
John Damian Sr. (Technical Director) has had the pleasure of working at GLCT for nearly ten years. John has been an avid lighting designer for many shows including The Sound of Music, Cactus Flower, The Rainmaker, Nuncrackers, Enchanted April and 84 Charing Cross Road. He has worked sets, lights and the many renovation projects for the theatre. John realizes that without his wife and family’s support, he would not be able to continue to enjoy this wondrous adventure		Heidi Whitaker (Asst. Stage Manager) thanks Harry Friedman and Connie Salsman for the opportunity to be further involved with GLCT’s production. She enjoys the return to backstage work as an opportunity to meld her professional skills with the thrill of the show. Thanks to her son Mike for dragging her along.
Ellen Mizener (Set Design) is very pleased to have the opportunity to return to GLCT again so soon (she designed last season's production of Gypsy) and to be a part of the Gala 25th Anniversary season. She would like to thank director Harry Friedman for the opportunity to add To Kill a Mockingbird to her body of work and everyone who helped make this vision a reality.		Jeff Mizener (Sound Design) has been in and around the technical side of theatre ever since seventh grade. A former mime, he holds degrees in electrical engineering from Purdue University (with a minor in technical theatre). He is grateful to Harry for the opportunity to create another evocative soundscape.