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What do you tell your living wife - when the ghost of yourfirst wife moves in?

Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit" is a farce spun so airily that thereis no time for it to hit anything except the funny bone. "Blithe Spirit"shook the laughter rafters on Broadway for over a year, and enjoyed anequally successful run in London. Coward has written in "Blithe Spirit"a unique variation on the "eternal triangle," with Mr. and Mrs. CharlesCondomine and the ghost of the husband's first wife, Elvira, compromis-ing the triangle's principle angles.

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ACT IBefore dinner on a summer eveningAfter dinner

ACT IIThe next morningLate the following afternoonEarly evening a few days later

ACT IIIAfter dinner a few days laterSeveral hours later

• * * • * *.A brief intermission will follow Act I. At this time restroomand smoking facilities and refreshments are provided at thelower level of the theatre.

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Montague in "The Haunting of Hill House" and in other hits. He recentlydirected Neil Simon's "Come Blow Your Horn." Earlier, Heath appearedwith Red Mask as Noah in "The Rainmaker." In addition to his on-stagetalents, Heath has worked off stage at production coordination, lighting,sound, and numerous other responsibilities.

Our Technical Director: Patty Ferris

Patty has appeared on the Red Mask stage in "Monique" and mostrecently in "Everybody Loves Opal." She has also worked backstage,but this show is her first time as technical director. Patty is a serviceworker with the Department of Public Aid .

Our Stage Manager: Erin Huckaba

Erin attended St. Mary of the Woods College in Indiana where sheparticipated in backstage operations of drama productions. She isthoroughly enjoying Red Mask activities since joining earlier this year.

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Madame Arcati played by Margaret FitzGeraldMargaret is the winner of three Red Mask Drama Awards for her

roles in "Picnic", "Absence of A Cello" and "Arsenic And Old Lace".She is a veteran performer of many years, having appeared in such RedMask hits as. "Detective Story," "John Loves Mary," "The Gazebo/'"Teahouse of The August Moon," "Man In The Dog Suit," "Born Yester-day," "Goodbye, My Fancy," "The Unwicked Witch," "Lily, The Felon'sDaughter" and "Life With Father."

Margaret has also played supporting roles in Danville Light Operaproductions including "Music .ltdan," "Guys And Dolls," "'Bye-'8ye,Birdie" and "Mame."

She also appears as a regular performer in the Danville JuniorWomen's Club Follies.

Margaret is a graduate of the American Academy of Arts and is acommercial artist employed as an instructor in the Occupational TherapyDept. of the Veterans Administration Hospital.

Ruth played by Liz Miller

Liz has appeared in a number of Red Mask hits including "Send MeNo Flowers'" and "Cactus Flower" for which she received a merit award.Off-stage Liz was the talented director of "Monique." Presently, Liz is

our Red Mask president, but in the past she has served in several otheroffices as well as on the board of directors. She is a speech therapist forthe Vermilion County Schools, and her husband "Tex" is in guidanceat Danville H.S. Matt and Marti are their children.

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Elvira played by Barbara JudyBarbara has had leads in a number of Red Mask productions

including "John Loves Mary" and "Seven Year Itch." She holds acoveted Katy and two merit awards for Red Mask performances. Bar-bara has served on the board and has done back stage work also. Sheis the interior decorator for Sandusky's. Husband Harold is an activeRed Masker. They have a son Scott.

Charles played by Chuck Ferris

Chuck recently appeared on the Red Mask stage in "EverybodyLoves Opal". With Danville Light Opera he appeared in "Camelot". Hislead roles include his performance in "Call Me Madame" with the CircleTheatre at Grand Rapids, Michigan. Chuck is executive director forBig Brothers - Big Sisters of Vermilion County. Wife Patty is ourtechnical director for this show. They have a son Eric.

Edith played by Judith Kirk

Judy has appeared in Theatre 601 performances of "Spoon RiverAnthology" as well as in Danville Follies and Danville Light Opera. Sheis a microbiologist and will be attending the U. of I. this summer. Judy'shusband Randy is with the Commercial-News.

Dr. Bradman played by Brad Huffman

Brad's major is acting and directing and he has worked in dramaand oral interpretation at Danville Jr. College. He is making his debuton the Red Mask stage with this performance. Brad's mother and step-father are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Blackwell of Lake Blvd.

Mrs. Bradman played by Carol Jackson

A sophomore at Danville High Carol has participated in I.H.S.A.speech competition and is active in Drama Club. Carol has appeared inRed Mask children's plays. She plans to major in drama at college.Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Jackson are. her parents.

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Mask's 1945 production of "Blithe Spirit" came to my attention. Thenames on this program are legend to dedicated Red Maskers and includeBob Wright, C. H. Scholey, Mary Brandt, Ruth Tuggle, Guy Supple andmany, many more. No sponsors, no patrons, and exactly 3 advertise-ments!

Today, almost 30 years later, Noel "Co'ards" veteran piece oftheatre is again presented to Danville's theatre goers.

Thanks to an energetic and truly talented cast, an untiring crew,and Dr. Bob Can etta's D.J.C. stagecraft course students, we feel we havedone justice to a jewel of a show.

My thanks to all who participated ... it was a pleasure to direct.H. Heath Acton

---An Open .YnvilationAmong objectives for the coming season is new faces. We encour-

age participation in theatre activities by those in the area not preyiouslyactive including high school and junior college students.

Those interested in the technical side of the theatre will join groupsled by experienced backstage members.

Those interested in acting can tryout for small parts and work up.

We need play directors with or without experience. Those peoplewith drama schooling, directing, or acting experience should submit ashort letter to Red Mask Players, Box 814, Danville, Illinois 61832.All applicants will be interviewed.

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I have mixed emotions while writing this final curtain talk for theseason. I have been doing this either from the stage or in the programfor two years now, and its been a pleasure to keep in touch with our audi-ences. On the other hand, I'm rather relieved that someone else willhave this responsibility, as well as the other responsibilities of the office,next year.

I am certainly pleased to report to you who that person will be.Dwight Sherer, who has been an active Red Masker for a number ofyears, and one of our most able set designers, will be our next president,with his term starting in July. Donna Prather, also a talented set artist,and member of both casts and crews. will assist him as vice president.Aggie Christman, who has apveared in plays and has been in charge ofwriting our programs, will be secretary, and Joan Vogel has kindlyconsented to serve another year as treasurer. With this leadership, nextyear is certain to be a productive season.

Members of the Board of Directors who retire this year are BessCastle, Jack Wilkinson, and Liz Miller. Tonight all adult members havethe opportunity to vote for the three new members to replace them.

Although it was a difficult decision to make, we have decided not tohave a summer children's play this year. We are extremely proud of ourchildren's theater program, and this is a temporary measure only, inorder to keep the theater free this summer for planned rewiring andother improvements. Our fall children's play is already scheduled, how-ever, for Sept. 27 and 28, with Jean Lewis directing.

Please note the plays scheduled for next year. It promises to be anexcellent season. I hope you will all want to renew your membershipsand will encourage your friends to join you for your "theater evenings"next year. Memberships are available now, and you may obtain yourstonight if you wish.

Thank you for being a kind and receptive audience during mypresidency and for your continued support of Red Mask.

Liz MillerPresident

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