An Evening of Classic HORROR & SUSPENSE cast and program notes

written and directed by Nora Davis & Terrie Vasilopoulos

Musical direction by Bill Hohnke
Produced by Paul Baker

Please note that some of our sound effects are a bit loud. If you have sensitive ears, you might want to keep an eye on the trash can lids.

Your Host for the Evening: Christopher Skyles

The Southwest Chamber

by Mary Wilkins-Freeman
adapted by Terrie Vasilopoulos

An aunt refuses to surrender her bedroom, even after death.

Cast:

Narrator: Wynn Meyer
Sophia Gill: Laura MacGregor
Amanda Gill: Stefania Gomez
Flora Scott: Meara MacGregor
Louisa Stark: Ashley Mister
Eliza Lippincott: Kate Lindgrew
Elvira Simmons: Rachel Dawson
Sister Dunn: Gerri Hudson

The Monkey’s Paw

by W.W. Jacobs
adapted by Nora Davis

Be careful what you wish for.

Cast:
Narrator: Corinna Christman
Mr. White – Pat Cummings
Mrs. White – Bobbie Lyons
Herbert – Ben Krinsky
Sergeant-Major Morris – Spencer Bibbs
The Visitor – Kate Lindgrew

Intermission

The Backstory Cafe will be open during intermission.

Get your treats quick so you don’t miss a minute of the second half!

The Cask of Amontillado

by Edgar Allan Poe
adapted by Terrie Vasilopoulos et alia

Revenge is a dish best served cold. And damp. And dark.

Cast:
Fortunato – Paul Baker
Montresor – Jeff Solotoroff

The Signal Man

by Charles Dickens
adapted by Nora Davis

A mysterious figure foretells disaster to a nearly powerless witness.


Cast:
Dickens – Scott Malpass
Signal Man – Stephen Sittler
Engineer #1/Conductor #2 – Wynn Meyer
Conductor #1/Engineer #2 – Rachel Baker

The Canterville Ghost

by Oscar Wilde
adapted by Terrie Vasilopoulos

A persistent and woeful ghost encounters the gentle soul of a young girl.


Cast:

Hiram: Spencer Bibbs
Elizabeth: Elaine Danner
Virginia: Malvika Jolly
Washington: Ben Krinsky
Roland: Wynn Meyer
Roger: Stefania Gomez
Mrs. Umney: Gloria Gugliotta
Lord Canterville/Sir Simon: Stephen Sittler

Thanks to our Crew:
Music by Bill Hohnke, Rachel Baker, Corinna Christman
Sounds by Terrie Vasilopoulos, Nora Davis, Paul Baker, Corinna Christman, and cast

Special thanks to Elizabeth Wyman and the Board and security staff of The Promontory, who graciously allowed us access to a rehearsal space with stunning views. Thank you!

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