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Friday, October 16, 2009

Now Playing at the Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre

NOW PLAYING: September 30 – November 29




SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN


September 30 – November 29
Country music superstar Mel Tillis says “I believe [this] is the finest collection of great old time gospel music combined with hilarious comedy that you will find anywhere!”


  • SETTING
    The play takes place in the Sanctuary of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Chruch in Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina, located just west of Hickory near the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a Saturday night in June, 1938. The United States is in the last years of the Great Depressions. Organized religion is at its peak.

    CAST BIOS
    (In Alphabetical Order)

Jeffrey Bryce Davidson (Stanley Sanders)
This is Jeff’s 37th appearance on our stage. Favorite roles include Teddy Brewster, Dr. Treves, Sir Evelyn Oakleigh, Rev. Samuel Parris, Abel Frake, and Marc Sharples. Jeff studied his craft with Graham Paul, a Clint Eastwood associate.

Jan Forbes (Burl Sanders) – Jan last appeared her as Capt. Andy in Showboat. He performed last fall as Al Lewis in Little Theatre of Alexandria’s production of the Sunshine Boys and also starred in the PBS movie The Doll by Emmy Award winning director Dante James. Lazy Susan regulars will also remember him as Alderman Higgs in Witness for the Prosecution, Sir Henry in the Hollow, Admiral Schrieber in the Sound Of Music, Mr. Hasler in the Pajama Game, and Rodgers in Ten Little Indians, as well as other character roles. In 2004 his set for Host and Guest won best set award out of 40 international participants at the New York Fringe Festival, and you may have seen his work for Synetic Theatre at the Kennedy Center since 2005.
Cathy Kidwell (Vera Sanders) – You have seen Cathy at the Lazy Susan as Miss Marple in A Murder is Announced, Mrs. Fezziwig and a Caroler in A Christmas Carol, Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music, Aunt Eller in Oklahoma!, Lady Westholme in Appointment with Death, Detective in Clue: the Musical, and Parthy in Showboat. Other favorite roles include: Mrs. Potts (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), Domina (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum), Lead Soprano (Side-by-Side-by Sondheim) (ACT Nomination for Best Supporting Actress), General Cartwright (Guys & Dolls), Widow Corney (Oliver) and Nurse Ratched (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest).

Katherine Lipovsky (June Sanders)
Katherine is excited to be in her sixth production at the Lazy Susan, having previously been the female ensemble member in Little Shop of Horrors, Sharpay Evan in High School Musical, Phillipa Haymes in Agatha Christie’s A Murder is Announced, Mrs. Fred/Fan in A Christmas Carol, and Princess # 12/Nightingale of Samarkand in Once Upon A Mattress. She is a graduate of James Madison University and has a BA in History with a minor in Music.
Kathleen McCormack (Denise Sanders)
Kathleen was last seen as Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. Favorite roles include Liesl (Sound of Music), Nanette (No, No Nanette), Baker’s Wife (into the Woods), and Lady Larkin (Once Upon A Mattress). She was also Assistant Choreographer for MCP’s Evita and A Christmas Carol.

George Rouse (Pastor Mervin Oglethorpe/Stage Manager)
Recently George appeared as the Puppeteer for Audrey II in Little Shop of Horror, the Wizard in Once Upon A Mattress, Dick Wilkins & the Young Solicitor in A Christmas Carol, and Rudi Scherz in A Murder is Announced. George has often snuck around in his “tech blacks” for a wide variety of shows including Beehive, Steel Magnolias, Grease!, The Mousetrap, Spider’s Web, Murder on the Nile, Guys & Dolls, and No, No, Nanette…to name a few. He became Stage Manager here in 1997. This year marks George’s 15th year at the Lazy Susan.

Jeanne Forbes (Lighting Designer) –
Jeanne has appeared onstage, in the booth, and many other positions here at the Lazy Susan, and is happy to once again design lighting for the Lazy Susan. You may remember her as Parthy in Show Boat, Pauline in No, No Nanette, Ouiser in Steel Magnolias, or Yente in Fiddler on the Roof. Jeanne has been the lighting technician for over 30 shows, and is the produce/director of Young People’s Theatre. Her film/TV credits include Kurt Vonnegut’s Fortitude and the popular TV series M*A*S*H where she appeared as Nurse Able and as Frank Burns’ wife.

John Edward Niles (Music/Vocal Director)
John has been Musical Director at the Lazy Susan for many years. He is Artistic Director of the Opera of Northern Virginia. He has conducted with Bel Canto Opera and the Prince George’s Opera.


“SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN” is presented through special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. 45 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10010

Thursday, September 10, 2009

The Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre


You’ll always have a great time at the Lazy Susan . . . whether you’re a party of two or two hundred. One of the oldest and most prestigious dinner theatres in the Washington, D.C. area, the Lazy Susan is located just 10 minutes south of I-495 (the Capital Beltway) off I-95 on US 1 at Woodbridge. (That’s just 20 minutes from downtown Washington).Our Dinner Theatre begins your evening with cocktails, served from 6 o’clock, followed by one of the finest buffets ever offered by a Dinner Theatre; salads, relishes, home baked breads, Pennsylvania Dutch hot entrees—all prepared from scratch—roast beef, chicken, fish, homemade desserts — an endless bounty of delicious treats for your enjoyment. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy a full scale Broad-way production, performed by experts.




All this in the unique atmosphere provided by the Lazy Susan.


SEATING
Seating is done based on date of reservation.
Please reserve early.

REGULAR ADMISSION*
Sun., Tues., Wed., Thurs., & Fri.$41.95 Sat.$44.95
Youth 11-15 $35.00 Children 10 & under $25.00
*Includes dinner, show, tea, coffee & tax.

SELECTED SUNDAY MATINEES
Doors open at 1:00 p.m.– No Evening Performance
2/22, 3/15 • 4/12, 6/21, 7/12
8/16, 9/27 • 10/25, 11/29 • 12/13, 12/27
Late Matinees on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

…PROPER ATTIRE REQUESTED…
(703) 550-7384 Metro or (703) 494-6311 Local
Gift Certificates Available
For Group Information, Ask for Karol
One of the longest running Off-Broadway shows of all times. This affectionate spoof of 1950’s sci-fi movies received the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. “This horticultural horror will have you screaming with laughter…” (New York Post)


NOW PLAYING:
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
JULY 29 – SEPTEMBER 27


One of the longest running Off-Broadway shows of all times. This affectionate spoof of 1950’s sci-fi movies received the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. “This horticultural horror will have you screaming with laughter…” (New York Post)





ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Hans Bachmann is excited to be directing again at the Lazy Susan. He has appeared at the Lazy Susan as Gaylord Ravenal in Show Boat, Emile de Becque in South Pacific, Adam Pontipee in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Edward Rutledge in 1776, King Arthur in Camelot, judge Wargrave in Ten Little Indians, and Sky Masterson in Guys & Dolls as well as having directed You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Show Boat, Witness for the Prosecution, Clue: the Musical, Appointment With Death, The Hollow, The Spitfire Grill, The Mousetrap, …Petent Leather…, Ten Little Indians, and Murder at the Vicarage. Hans has directed many other productions locally as well, including Closer Than Ever at Foundry Players, 42nd Street at American Music Stage, South Pacific, and Some Enchanted Evening at C.A.S.T. in McLean, Seven Brides for Seven Brother for McLean Theater Alliance, 42nd Street, and Evita at Rockville Musical Theater, and Our Town, and The Scarlet Pimpernel at Tantallon Community Players, to name a few. As an actor he has appeared locally at Ford’s Theater, The Folger Theater, Arena Stage, Signature Theater, The National Theater, and the Kennedy Center.


CAST OF CHARACTER
Seymour Ryan Schaffer/Mark Hamburger
Audrey Kathleen McCormick/Tara Leigh Moore
Audrey II (Voice) Antonio Bullock
(Manipulation) George Rouse
Chiffon Janelle Delaney
Crystal Dena Kolb/Richelle (Rikki) Howie
Ronnette Christina Sanchez
Mr. Mushnik Carl Bowman
Orin Scrivello/Mr. Martin/M. Luce Christopher Culosi
Bernstein/Ensemble Katherine Lipovsky
Skip Snip/Ensemble Tony Turchiano

Understudies
Audrey II Patrick Doneghy
Chiffon Tracy Lu
Ronnette Katherine Lipovsky
Mr. Mushnik Lyle Blake Smythers
Orin Scrivello Tony Turchiano
Bernstein Tracy Lu

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Have your next party here at Skinifatz

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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Skinifatz New Year's Eve 2009 Party $10.00 Per Person

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2009.

  • The cost will be $10.00 per person at the door starting at 6:00pm.
    Includes: party hats, party favors and champagne at midnight.
    Price does not include bar beverages, sodas or gratuity.
  • For more information, please contact us at (703) 550-9252, or www.skinifatz.com.
  • Resident DJ (Little Jeff) spinning hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today.
Where you can dance until you drop!! Music from the 70's, 80’s, 90’s and today hits.

Address: 10712 Richmond Hwy. Lorton, Va. 22079.
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