News Details (Posted: January 8, 2007):

"Proposals" comes to Theatre Guild

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paul amaru
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Proposals comes to the Vero Beach Theatre Guild in January Playwright Neil Simon provides an outdoor setting in this romantic comedy/drama that takes place in the 1950s. A memory play, it is guided by the late Clemma, the devoted housekeeper for Burt Hines and his daughter, Josie. Clemma recalls the events of a summer in the '50s when nine people converged on this tranquil country home and sorted out their tangled lives and loves in a non-tranquil manner. In his review, AP's Michael Kuchwara reported: "Funny and heartfelt, 'Proposals' entertains with equal amounts of laughter and tears!" Starring as Clemma Diggins will be Vallery Thaw-McCrary, a newcomer to our stage. Jim Daly will portray Burt Hines; Mandy Nusser, will portray Josie Hines; Thomas Muniz takes the role of Ken Norman; Jared Byrd, our second newcomer, acts the part of Ray Dolenz; Wendy Byrd, our third newcomer is Annie Robbins; Jason Avery, Vinnie Bavasi; Candice Bourgault, our fourth newcomer, is Sammii; and Gary Sayles, Lewis Barnett. Veteran Tony Della Rocca is directing. Stage manager is Clara McCarthy. Michael Kadish is the producer. The production manager is Denise Lee; Costumes: Ann McCabe and Gerry King; Lighting: Jan Myers; Sound: Ed Dessureau; Props: Anne Talbot; Hair/make-up, Clara McCarthy, Madelyn Rogers. Nine performances are scheduled. Showtimes are: 8 p.m. - Jan. 18-19, 20, 25-26; 2 p.m. --- Jan. 21, 27-28. A one-time-only 7 p.m. show is Jan. 24. The theatre is dark Mondays and Tuesdays. Tickets are $20, Section A, and $18, Section B. Students are half-price. The Box Office is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday-Friday. For reservations, call 562-8300. Visa or Mastercard are accepted. Handicapped facilities and hearing devices are available. Treasure Coast Financial Planning, Guy L. Bassini, CFP, is sponsoring the production. The Guild is at 2020 San Juan Ave. For information, call 562-8300. To view the complete '06-07 season, how to audition or other Guild activities, visit the website at: 1. www.verobeachtheatreguild.com.­ The Guild is a member of the American Association of Community Theatres, Cultural Council of Indian River County, Downtown Business Association and the Sebastian River Area and Indian River County Chamber of Commerce.