Of Thee I Sing

Book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind
Music by George Gershwin
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin

Directed by Graham Thatcher

September 23 – October 3, 1976

This all-American political satire focuses on the election campaign and Presidency of John P. Wintergreen, whose party, lacking a viable platform, runs on love, promising that if elected he will marry the partner chosen for him at an Atlantic City beauty pageant. When he falls for Mary Turner (a campaign secretary who bakes a mean corn muffin) instead of Diana Deveraux (the fairest flower of the South and winner of the pageant), trouble begins!

 

  • Cast

    Louis Lippman Willie Collins
    Francis X. Gilhooley Jim Littman
    Maid Debi Koskela
    Matthew Arnold Fullman Bob Ackerman
    Senator Robert E. Lyons Alvin L. Walker
    Senator Carver Jones Terry Crow
    Alexander Throttlebottom Phil Bangs
    John P. Wintergreen Dave L’Esperance
    Sam Jenkins Mario Hieb
    Diana Devereaux Rayo Daniel
    Mary Turner Helen Dahl
    Miss Benson Linda B. Allen
    The Chief Justice Louis Dorland
    The Scrubwoman Harriet Redden
    The French Ambassador Ron Beebe
    Senate Clerk Phil Brooks
    Guide Margaret Lombardi
    Chorus Pam Hutsell
    Randy Ericksen
    Don Lysaught
    Lynn Varilek
    Dave Grebner
    Fred Meyers
    Denise Williams
    Bruce Lehmann
    Tim Varilek

  • Crew

    Director Graham Thatcher
    Stage Manager Marnie Lee Baylor
    Costume Design Connie Krcil
    Choreographer Kay Schneider
    Music Director Carol Lea Hunter
    Rehearsal Pianist Diane Ketel
       
    Violin I Kim Evander
    Yvonne Thorstenson
    Violin II Kris Beck
    Viola Mary Ann Fritz
    Sara McCulloh
    Cello Judy Felderman
    Tenor Saxophone Mike Zachmeier
    Trumpet Rod Pedigrew
    Larry Henderson
    Drums Mark Burnham
    Alto Saxophone Ron Dyvig
    Trombone Ed Seaver