1. 67 BREMERTON COMMUNITY
Years THEATRE
Sept. 2011
Now Playing
Laughter on the
23rd Floor
Performance dates: September 2-25, 2011 in every situation. Whether the story revolves directly
Based on Neil Simon's early career experiences as a around his own youth (Brighton Beach Memoirs, Biloxi
writer for Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows - and with Blues and Broadway Bound) or fictitious lives (Star
characters based on Larry Gelbart, Mel Brooks, Carl Spangled Girl, The Odd Couple), Simon seems to find
Reiner, and Selma Diamond, among others - Laughter that reciprocal chord that resonates with the average
highlights the fighting, writing, and craziness that man.
happens in a 1950's TV show's writers' room, and the Cast:
star's battles with network executives regarding the Lucas - Chris Dolan
sophistication of the show's humor. Max Prince, the
star of The Max Prince Show, is locking horns with the Milt - Paul Holiday
network in an effort to keep his show on the air. NBC is Val - Raymond Deuel
looking to replace it with shows that appeal to a wider
Brian - Riley Abel
audience, as television is expanding to new markets.
R The show is about this 'family' of writers trying to deal
with a divorce of sorts, a comedy tinged with all-too-
human emotions. Laughter's Broadway premiere
Kenny - Bob Eldred
Carol - Ronni Wolfe
Max - Chris Jantzi
production opened in November 1993, starring
Nathan Lane, Mark Linn-Baker, Bitty Schramm and Helen - Elena Easley
others. Ira - Ashley Hurd
Neil Simon’s shows are among the most entertaining Directed by Rana Teresa Tan, this comic masterpiece is
and attended shows in theatre history. Often taking sure to be a special evening of entertainment for all.
from his own life, Simon finds the humor and emotion
COMEDY! MAGIC! STUNTS! AND MORE COMEDY! show packed full of magic, juggling, music, odd skills, audience
The Curious Comedy Tour Comes to BCT This Fall participation and a whole lot of comedy, the Curious Comedy Tour
is a show you don't want to miss. Bremerton Community Theatre
The Curious Comedy Tour is a traveling family variety show is proud to host this unique show, which will entertain kids and
from Seattle, Washington. The show features two of the adults alike.
premier comedy/variety acts on the West Coast. Comedy
magician Steve "The Pretty Good" Hamilton and professional The Curious Comedy Tour plays one day only on Sunday, October
comedy juggler Matt Baker are two separate, but equally funny 9th at 2:30PM. General admission tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for
professional entertainers. They have combined forces for one children age 12 and under, and kids age two and under are free (but
hilarious show that is fun for all ages. Between the two of these may have to sit on the lap of an adult if the show is a sell-out!)
accomplished performers, they have performed over 4,000
shows, have appeared on America's Got Talent, Last Comic Tickets may be purchased online at www.bctshows.com, or during
Standing, and have made people laugh in over 16 different regular box office hours. Check out video clips from the show at
countries. One of them even has a Guinness World Record! A www.curiouscomedytour.com.
Our Box Office is Now Open! (360) 373-5152 or 1-800-863-1706

2. Presidents Letter ROBERT B. STEWART
I would like to thank the membership for allowing me to be the President of your community PERFORMANCE
theatre. We have a great board, and I am looking forward to working for you. We are gearing HALL BUILDERS WALL
up for the new season on the Main Stage and we need your help with many jobs at the theatre. Thank you to our wonderful
The Front of House offers many volunteer opportunities on show nights, and production staff supporters who are helping make
the Performance Hall a reality
also is looking for volunteers to help with behind the scenes efforts to build the productions.
Please let us know if you would be interested in donating time to your theatre. Work continues BENEFACTORS
in the Robert B. Stewart Hall. We are moving closer to completing our black box theatre with Barbara Miller
the addition of lights, sound and other items. Those projects will be installed in the next PATRONS
couple of months. On a sad note our benefactor Robert B. Stewart, passed this month leaving Bob & Mary Eldred
behind his legacy at the theatre. Larry Bricker
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Dave Tucker, Visit BCT on th ytheatre.org Manette Rainbow Assoc.
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President, Bremerton Community Theatre or bctshows.co Imogene Wilson
FRIENDS
FIDDLER CAST ANNOUNCED Mrs. Elisabeth Bondy
Larry & Shirley Walden
Director Eric Spencer has announced his cast Rabbi Dale Borer
for the eagerly-anticipated BCT production Mordcha J.G. Berry
of “Fiddler on the Roof”, opening October Fiddler Adam Caswell Louise Skipton
28th for a four week run. Fruma-Sarah Natika Shewry Karen E. Ford
Tevye Blaine Lewis Constable Ray Deuel
Golde Palmer Scheutzow Mr. John Albers
Russian James Raasch
Tzeitel Julie Fedorko Chorus Kelly Skiff Bob & Jane Fredericks
Hodel Allison Verhofstadt Chorus Emily Scheutzow Patricia Swan
Chava Becca Gray Chorus Vicki Valley John & Corrine Surrette
Shprintze Maddie Scheutzow Chorus Catherine Porter
Bielke/Grandma Katharine Beddoe Margaret Murdach
Chorus Alicia Hill
Yente Katie Olson Chorus Carl Miller Carolyn McClurkan
Lazar Wolf Paul Adkins Chorus/Papa Blaine Sherfinski Linda Sheely
Motel Ty Brillhart Chorus Gary Fetterplace The Ladies of Elks
Perchik Eric Richardson Boy DJ Degnan
Fyedka Michael Bryan DONATIONS
Petra Hellthaler
Looking for a few good Shows Leslee A. Kiyokawa
Submissions are being accepted for consideration by the Play & Director Selection Committee for
the 2012-2013 season on the BCT Mainstage. The submission deadline is October 2, 2011; though
Owen & Yvonne Trip
the Committee highly encourages all submissions to be in by mid-September. JP & BW Baglio
The PDSC is looking for directors with specific shows as well as directors without particular shows Albert & Dorothy Gauvin
(occasionally the Committee selects shows in need of directors). June & Janice Grimm
To download more information and the directors submittal form, please visit M.E. & P Hamlin
.A.
bremertoncommunitytheatre.org or email Vice-President and Committee Chair Jason Hill at Rona Mary Anne Clevlan
vp@bctshows.com. Marilyn J. Mantzke
Natalie Bryson
QUICKIES...QUICKIES...QUICKIES...QUICKIES...QUICKIES
The Samara Manette Fest Sept. 10th-September 10, 2011 9 am to 6 pm - Come
Satin Scones and
High Tea and Fashion
Dancers return! The
belly-dancing troop
is a longtime favorite
visit the BCT booth on 11th Street in the heart of the Manette in
Bremerton. Mingle with our neighborhood's local merchants at the
open market, enjoy live music, and celebrate the last of summer.
Sunday, of our audiences. If
October 16th you’d like some Far- Special BCT deals will be available for those who attend the festival. "
2:30 to 4:30 pm East fun, please join The special deals will be 2-for-1 tickets to the opening weekend of
them October 1st at "Laughter" and include $2 off beer/wine good at any performance of
7PM. "Laughter".

3. FORMER THESPIAN SUPPORTS BCT WITH WARDROBE DONATION
This summer the theatre was the beneficiary of a large wardrobe donation from the late
father of one of our long time BCT season ticket holders - Elizabeth and Raymond Flagg.
Elizabeth's father, Robert (Bob) Finlay, was an immigrant from Ireland to Canada
(Winnipeg), and eventually the United States (Los Angeles), moving finally to Silverdale
and Poulsbo with Elizabeth's mother, Ann, in the 1990's. After moving to Canada,
Robert (Bob) became active in Irish organizations beginning in the 1930s, including the
local Irish Dramatic Club, of which, he eventually became president. Bob acted in plays
and thoroughly enjoyed himself on stage. He also loved music, particularly Irish music,
played the concertina and was an accomplished dancer. Always known as a spiffy
dresser, Bob amassed a large wardrobe of formal wear and suits which he began
acquiring in the 1930's through the 1990's to attend and preside over the functions of the
Fairy Tales do come true at BCT!
many organizations to which he belonged. With many items still in their original boxes
BCT hosted the Bremerton Chamber of
and well-preserved, The Flaggs thought what a great way to support the BCT by
Commerce After Hours on June 23rd. In
donating Bob's wardrobe for the use of fellow thespians. All whose lives Bob touched
attendance were local merchants enjoying
remember him as the finely dressed gentleman with an Irish twinkle in his eyes who
tours of the Robert B. Stewart
always had time to stop and chat and share a warm smile or story. The BCT thanks the
Performance Hall and lovely treats
Flaggs for their donation in remembrance of her father, Robert (Bob) Finlay.
provided by A Matter of Thyme personal
Unlike some theatre groups which design and develop costumes for each production, chef Jenny Sellar. Providing ambience
BCT depends largely on our stock of clothing to support productions. Anyone who were young members of BCTJr and BCT
thinks that they may have clothing suitable for stage productions and is interested in Board members Rana Tan and Alicia Hill.
exploring a donation can contact Jeanette Tucker, our clothing manager, at the theatre, Apples were not served.
for additional information.
In Memoriam
Robert B. Stewart was a frequent first-nighter at BCT and always a staunch supporter of the Theatre, even after he moved from
Bremerton to Seattle. Bob became a member of Bremerton Community Theatre in the 1960's and performed in two plays: See
How They Run, playing a confused Anglican priest, and The Girls in 509 as Mr. Pucey, a very confused political reporter!
Mr. Stewart was a former member of the Bremerton City Council when the drive was on to get the "new" Community Theatre
built back in 1974.
While employed at the Puget Sound Navy Shipyard, Bob became
interested in the operating affairs of the Credit Union. He managed to
coax the little organization into a much larger one... the very same
organization that opened an impressive new office building near the
waterfront in Downtown Bremerton in 2006.
Sometime later, Bob got involved in the savings and loan business, and
was one of the principal organizers of the local Olympic Savings and
Loan. He also practiced what he preached, saving much of what he
earned over the years. He sold out his interest in the Bank when he was
on the City Council. Bob ultimately moved to Seattle where he was
employed as an investment advisor.
Although Mr. Stewart's health declined over the past few years, he never
forgot his connection to BCT. In May of 2006, he donated $100,000
toward building an addition to our theatre. In August of 2006, he
surpassed his generosity by donating an additional $150,000 in order to
realize our dream of expanding what is already an amazing performance
space. The dream became a reality this spring. We are forever thankful
to Mr. Stewart for his support of Bremerton Community Theatre.
Robert B. Stewart shuffled off this mortal coil July 31, 2011. The Robert
B. Stewart Performance Hall stands as a legacy to his generosity and
passion for the arts.

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Sept. 2 - 8PM
BCT VOLUNTEER DAY!
Have you ever wanted to find out what happens behind l the scenes that
General Membership
Meeting
Wed. Sept 14- 7PM
keeps BCT running like a well-oiled machine? Would you like to join our The Curious
crazy cast of cogs? BCT relies on its volunteers to keep us moving and we’d Comedy T our
Sunday, Oct. 9th
like you to join us! Come explore at our Volunteer Day Aug. 28th at 3pm. at 2:30PM
Meet the folks who keep us running and get a peek behind the curtain.
Annual Tea & Fashion Show
Contact Jeanette at costumes@bctshows.com October 16