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Fond du Lac Community Theatre
presented our Spring production, the dramatic play
"Of Mice and Men" on April 25,
26 & 27 and May 3 & 4, 2002 at 8:00 P.M. at The University of Wisconsin
- Fond du Lac Prairie Theater. "Of Mice and
Men," was based on the classic dramatic novel written by author John Steinbeck. It was directed by Todd Louis Whittaker. Well known for his many
memorable acting roles, Todd made his directorial debut.
| Cast of
Characters |
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| "George" |
Steve Hilbert |
| "Lennie" |
Steve Wimmer |
| "Candy" |
Jerry Martin |
| Boss |
Charlie Engelhart |
| "Curley" |
Todd Louis Whittaker |
| Curley's wife |
Beth Nintzel |
| "Slim" |
Dan Bushner |
| "Carlson" |
Dan Zeleske |
| "Whit" |
Jeff Junig |
| "Crooks" |
LaMont Coleman |
| Candy's dog |
Coda Otte |
| Behind the
Scenes - Our Production
Staff |
| Author |
John Steinbeck |
| Director |
Todd Louis Whittaker |
| Production Assistant |
Debi Debbert |
| the "Mice and Men" band |
Danny Munson, Angela Otte, Tom Otte, Gloria
Schroeder, John Vande Zande |
| "The Plan of Mice &
Men" lyrics by |
Tom Otte (tune adapted from traditional
"Wayfaring Stranger") |
| Light Board operator |
Richard Wright |
| Sound Board operator |
Mike Stahowiak |
| Lighting Designer |
Douglas Vance |
| Master Electrician |
Douglas Vance |
| Sound Effects |
Matthew F. Rodenkirch |
| Set Design |
Richard Wright |
| Set Construction |
Richard Wright, Mike Stahowiak, Deb Zwicky, Angela
Bruflat |
| Master Painter |
Angela Bruflat |
| Stage Manager |
Deb Zwicky |
| Assistant Stage Manager |
Mary Claire Runde |
| Stage Crew |
Mel Bushner, Debi Debbert, Emily Helmeid, Renee Hinn,
Brian Kolstad, Alex Konen, Robin Schroeder, James Zwicky |
| Props |
Lori Garbisch |
| Costumes |
Cheryl DuBrava |
| Make-Up |
Kathy Hilbert, Will Meyst |
| Hair Design |
Tara Whittaker of Turning Heads Salon |
| Social Coordinators |
Mel Bushner, Brian Kolstad |
| Programs |
Mary Muehlius, Pat Teofilo-Moser |
| Publicity |
Tammy Eichhorn |
| House |
Debi Debbert |
| Tickets |
Ann Yockey |
| Acknowledgements - Special Thanks
to |
Fond du Lac High School, Richard Gustin, the
University of Wisconsin - Fond du Lac, Bill and Evie Whittaker, Fondy
Express, Terry Schumacher at Taycheedah Correctional Institution, Danny
Munson, Kathy Hilbert, Tom Deere, Fondy Acoustic Music Alliance, and
"Bob" - thanks for the Bright Idea |
History: This
was the first time that Fond du Lac Community Theatre has produced "Of Mice and Men." However, it has been made into a major motion picture three times so far. The first version was in 1939 and starred Burgess Meredith as "George" and Lon Chaney, Junior as "Lennie." The second time was in 1981 and starred Robert
Blake as "George," Randy Quaid as "Lennie" and Lew Ayres. The third time was in 1992 and starred Gary Sinise as "George,"
John Malkovich as "Lennie" and Ray Walston as "Candy."
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