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Cast
Trial by Jury
The Learned Judge - Blair Eig The Plaintiff (Angelina) - Courtney Kalbacker The Defendant (Edwin) - David Merrill Counsel for the Plaintiff - Denise Young Usher - Bennett Umhau Foreman of the Jury - Rand Huntzinger Solicitor for the Defendant - Gary Sullivan The Sorcerer
Sir Marmaduke Poindextre, an Elderly Baronet - Tom Mirenda Alexis, his Son - David Merrill Dr. Daly, Vicar of Ploverleigh - Tom Goode John Wellington Wells, of J.W. Wells & Co., Family Sorcerers - Gary Sullivan Lady Sangazure, a Lady of Ancient Lineage - Carla Rountree Aline, her Daughter--betrothed to Alexis - Kellie McHugh Mrs. Partlet, the Vicar's Housekeeper - Syril Kline Constance, her daughter - Emma Jensen Notary, a lawyer - David Bradley Hercules, a typical teenager - Zachary Korn Ensemble - Peggy Dennis, Julia Frank, Noah Friedlander, Lena Goldweber, Tuyet Gunter, Ralph Johnson, Carlton Maryott, Jane Maryott, Stevie Miller, Josh Milton, Sherry Mitchell, Barbara Semiatin, Julie Stevens, Maria Wilson Orchestra
Violin 1 - Steve Natrella (CM), Bonnie Barrows, Irv Berner, Carolyn Larson
Violin 2 - Peter Mignerey, Cathy Thompson, Marion Richter, Virak Pich Viola - Amanda Laudwein, Andrew Nixon Cello - Michael Stein, Sheryl Friedlander, Tom Zebovitz Bass - Pete Gallanis Flute - Jackie Miller, Louise Hill Oboe - Gwen Earle Clarinet - Laura Langbein, Laura Bornhoeft, James Bensinger Bassoon - John Hoven, Paul Chassy Horn - Lora Katz, Adam Watson, Kathy Bartolomeo Trumpet - Tom Gleason, Curt Anstine Trombone - Steve Ward, Frank Eliot, Al Potter Percussion - George Huttlin |
Production Staff
Producer - Denise Young
Assistant Music Director - Jenny Craley Bland Stage Manager - T. Tamura Gardner Set Designer - Rebecca Meyerson Costume Designer - Denise Young Lighting Designer - Dawson Smith Makeup/Hair Design - Renee Silverstone Master Carpenter - Rebecca Meyerson Senior Carpenter - William Kolodrubetz Set Construction - Peter Finkel, Tony Dwyer, Les Elkins, Ernst Harmse, Dave Kaysen, Mike Lewis, Ali Oliver-Krueger, Pete Oliver-Krueger, Scenic Artist - Rebecca Meushaw Set Painting - Rand Huntzinger, Ralph Johnson, Carl Maryott, Jane Maryott, Doug Maryott Audition Pianist - Jenny Craley Bland Rehearsal Pianists - Jenny Craley Bland, Addie Edelson, Debbie Grossman Props - Carlton & Jane Maryott Photography - Harvey Levine Program - Denise Young Surtitles - Douglas Maryott Cover & Poster Art - Erika White Abrams Publicity - Ed Vilade House Management - Cassandra Stevens Set Storage - Rockville Civic Center Special Thanks to Bethesda Presbyterian Church, British Players, City of Rockville, HST, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, HST Cultural Arts, Julie Stevens, Rockville Little Theater, Rockville Musical Theater, West-lake Corner Bakery Cafe Trial by Jury was presented as a part of the 2012 Capital Fringe Festival, a program of the Washington, DC non-profit Capital Fringe.
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Directors' Note
When we first paged through Trial by Jury and The Sorcerer, we were struck by themes in both shows: the unrealistic expectations we sometimes have for our partners in love; the cynicism that can erupt when romance fails; the fear that we’re not going to measure up in our lover’s eyes, or that this time is going to be like the last time we loved and lost. These are themes we see everywhere today, in pop psychology, books, movies, and increasingly in social media as we process our private hurts and anguish in public arenas. With that in mind, we’ve moved the action to our present time, and have taken our inspiration from pop culture and current events:
Trial By Jury “He’s Just Not That Into You”
From the Victorian era to today, people remain fascinated with courtroom spectacle. We have countless courtroom reality shows, prime-time law dramas, and an endless cycle of news coverage for celebrity trials. Angelina, a famous movie star, sues Edwin, her ex, for standing her up at the altar. The Plaintiff drives herself crazy trying to understand why the Defendant would do this to her? The truth of the matter is that … he’s just not that into her.
The Sorcerer “She’s Out of My League”
We love The Sorcerer, but admit it’s not a fan favorite. And, the main reason is, well, traditionally, Alexis is a bit of a jerk. But what if we look at him in a different way? What if Alexis is not arrogant and bossy, but instead self-consciously all too aware of his own weaknesses? What if everything he does is motivated by a deep conviction that sweet, rich, beautiful Aline is way out of his league? Sure, she loves him now, but what happens when the romance wears off and she realizes that she’s a solid 10 and he’s a 6.5? What would Alexis be willing to do to hang on to the love of his life?
Victorian audiences, with their rigid sense of class structure, easily saw humor in the inappropriate couples created by the philtre. Lifting the show out of the Victorian era gave us an opportunity to examine where our social divides are today. What are the “right” matches? What are the “wrong ones”? We leave it to you to decide, and hope you enjoy our contemporary take on these classics.
Trial By Jury “He’s Just Not That Into You”
From the Victorian era to today, people remain fascinated with courtroom spectacle. We have countless courtroom reality shows, prime-time law dramas, and an endless cycle of news coverage for celebrity trials. Angelina, a famous movie star, sues Edwin, her ex, for standing her up at the altar. The Plaintiff drives herself crazy trying to understand why the Defendant would do this to her? The truth of the matter is that … he’s just not that into her.
The Sorcerer “She’s Out of My League”
We love The Sorcerer, but admit it’s not a fan favorite. And, the main reason is, well, traditionally, Alexis is a bit of a jerk. But what if we look at him in a different way? What if Alexis is not arrogant and bossy, but instead self-consciously all too aware of his own weaknesses? What if everything he does is motivated by a deep conviction that sweet, rich, beautiful Aline is way out of his league? Sure, she loves him now, but what happens when the romance wears off and she realizes that she’s a solid 10 and he’s a 6.5? What would Alexis be willing to do to hang on to the love of his life?
Victorian audiences, with their rigid sense of class structure, easily saw humor in the inappropriate couples created by the philtre. Lifting the show out of the Victorian era gave us an opportunity to examine where our social divides are today. What are the “right” matches? What are the “wrong ones”? We leave it to you to decide, and hope you enjoy our contemporary take on these classics.
