written by Richard Rodgers (Music), Stephen Sondheim (Lyrics), Arthur Laurents (Book)
directed by Elaine Vogel
Friday July 13th 2001 — Saturday August 11th 2001

Leona, an unmarried American secretary ‘of a certain age,’ goes on a vacation to Venice where, under the spell of that enchanted city, she falls in love. The gentleman is an attractive, middle-aged shopkeeper, whose attentions give flight to her deepest dreams of romance. Too soon, however, he openly informs her that he is a contented family man, and Leona’s hopes are dashed. She can, for a short time, harness romance, yet realizes that such a relationship would have nowhere to go. Still, might it be better than never having loved at all? This timeless story, which is the basis of the movie ‘Summertime’ starring Katharine Hepburn, remains a bittersweet testament to the complexities of the heart.
Cast
- Leona Samish: Helene Gardner
- Renato di Rossi: Larry Wilbur
- Fioria: Gail Newman
- Eddie Yeager: Chris McVey
- Jennifer Yeager: Jennifer Orwin Pelletier
- Mrs. McIlhenny: Elaine Schloss
- Mr. McIlhenny: James Coakley
- Giovanna: Katelyn Rodman
- Vito: Michael Satow
- Mauro: Jesse Wekerle
- Nick: Nick Sanchez
- Victoria Haslam: Marge Hoermann
- Ensemble: Jessica Beckerman
- Ensemble: Jackie Ferrara
- Ensemble: James Kandar
- Ensemble: Ross Hopman
- Ensemble: Roseann Lettieri
- Ensemble: Ron Neretin
Production Staff / Crew
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Director: Elaine Vogel
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Musical Director: Helen Lindsey
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Choreographer: Kathy C. Gnazzo
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Set Designer: Robert Sven Olson
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Costume Designer: Karen Schild
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Lighting Designer: Mike Gnazzo
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Lighting Designer: Tim Reid
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Technical Director: David Vogel
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Stage Manager: Mike Gnazzo
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Stage Manager: Emily Robertson DiGennaro
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Producer: Selma Sorkin
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Assistant Stage Manager: Fred Pulver
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Master Carpenter: Ralph Felice
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Property Crew: Marge Hoermann
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Property Crew: Jean Marie Donnelly