a comedy by Ken Ludwig

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Max (Assistant to Saunders) | Jim Arp |
| Maggie (Max's girlfriend) | Kim Campbell | |
| Saunders (Maggie's father and general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company) | Brad Thielsen
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| Tito Merelli (World-famous tenor, also known as "Il Stupendo") | Henry Meza
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| Maria (Tito's wife) | Sylvia Newell | |
| Bellhop (A bellhop) | Tim Lewis | |
| Diana (A soprano) | Nicola Alama | |
| Julia (chairman of the Opera Guild) | Marcy Reese |
- TEN MINUTE INTERMISSION -
Production Staff

Producer:
Brad Thielsen
Stage manager:
Laurie
Ness
Set and lighting designer:
Jay Schueller
Light board operator:
Greg Versteeg
Sound board operator:
Brian Johnson
Properties manager:
Grace Miersma
Properties assistant:
JaNeil
Peschon
Costumes coordinator:
Becky
Thielsen
Hair/makeup assistant:
Deborah
Heller
Publicity:
Karin Denison, Laurie Ness,
Marty Wallin
Ticket handling:
Delores Runge, Becky
Thielsen
"Take time to laugh...it is the music of the soul..."Lend Me A Tenor has a little bit of music and a lot of laughter. What it doesn't have is any drama, symbolism, or a moral-except, perhaps, don't try to be someone your are not. It is a comedy for comedy's sake. There are a lot of doors, which always signifies a good play. On the other hand, there are no special effects, just actors going in doors and going out doors...although, isn't a surprise entrance a special effect? There are a few of those. There are also no kings, gods, heroes in Lend Me A Tenor, and I'm not even sure there is a protagonist. This is truly an ensemble piece. Each character is vital in his or her own way. These are heroes we can laugh at. The fun and laughter in the performance springs from the fun, laughter and hard work of many people. this cast has weathered storms, and triumphed and laughed in the face of adversity. For this, along with their dedication and patience, I thank them. I couldn't have done it without them...and I wouldn't want to. I must also thank the Calumet Players, their board of directors and Marty Wallin, in particular, for allowing me this wonderful opportunity. My producer, Brad Thielsen, deserves special appreciation for his tireless work and sense of humor. Thank you all for taking me in and letting me laugh with you. Finally, to everyone, audience and cast alike-life is short and there can never be enough laughter. Therefore, do not take this play seriously. I don't. |
- Jason Kerr, Director |
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The ushers of the Pipestone Performing Arts Center; KLOH-KISD Radio and the Pipestone County Star; Progress, Inc.; Lois Wentzel for her short-notice sewing work; Spencer (Iowa) community Theater; Southwest State University theater program; the Green Earth Players, Luverne; the Pipestone-Jasper High School Theatre Department; Monk's Secondhand; Pipestone Interiors; Mylan Ray & Roger VandeKieft for help with sound effects; Chris Roelfsema-Hummel and the staff of the Pipestone County Museum; everyone who donated various props for both theatrical and publicity purposes; and Dennis Hansen and Jim Hintermeister.
Calumet Players Children's Theater (formerly the Pipestone Youth Drama Company)....March 5-7, 1999
Murder Ahoy! (Dinner Theater)....June, 1999
Marty Wallin-President; Laurie Ness-Vice President Karin Denison-Secretary; Becky Thielsen-Treasurer; Deborah Heller, Leslie Kallsen, Grace Miersma, Sylvia Newell, Brad Thielsen-Directors



This play is made possible in part by a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities council (SMACH), with funds appropriated from the Minnesota state legislature. Permission for performance was given by Samuel French, Inc.
Last updated: January 27, 2006