Poe's Midnight Dreary
October 30 & 31
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Poe’s Midnight Dreary
By Richard McElvain and Edgar Allen Poe
Poe’s Midnight Dreary IS PRESENTED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH CONCORD THEATRICALS ON BEHALF OF SAMUEL FRENCH INC. www.concordtheatricals.com
Director: Brian Bond
Edgar Allan Poe’s life works are hauntingly dramatized in this play. The story is cleverly told through a series of dramatizations of the master’s works: The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, The Raven, Annabel Lee, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Premature Burial, and The Poetic Principle. These stories are threaded together with the events of Poe’s life as he deliriously remembers them on an anonymous deathbed in a Baltimore hospital. McElvain fully recreates each story on stage, often making use of special stage effects, bringing those haunting images of Poe’s work into the theatrical world.
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MEET THE CAST
(*) denotes also a member of the Ensemble (^) denotes Dance Ensemble (‘) denotes Fight Ensemble (“) denotes Dance Captain
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TYLER MARVIN
What better way to end October than with some Poe! While usually more of a musical person, with previous credits including King Arthur in Riverstage's Spamalot, and Cliff Bradshaw in Cabaret here at CTL, Tyler is happy to make this show his 3rd appearance in a play on CTL's stage. Tyler would like to thank the production staff for trusting him with this role, his friends and loved ones, his cast mates, and the local theatre community that supports shows like this.
TYLER MARVIN
(Poe)
ELAINA PACKER
is making her CTL debut and is delighted to join such a wonderful team of artists! She has worked in many on and offstage roles at the Millbrook Playhouse and is a member of the Lock Haven University Players. She would like to thank her family and those who have supported her theatre career.
ELAINA PACKER
(Virginia)
DEMOND JACKSON
an actor making his return to the stage after a 3 year hiatus. He was previously in Romeo and Juliet, An improv murder mystery “murder medium rare”. As well as an independent show post-audition by the very same Brian Bond. Outside of theater he is a full time cook, Cat dad, and part time dungeon master.
DEMOND JACKSON
(Dr. Moran)
KRISTEN PEREZ
is so excited be back on stage. She has been seen in several CTL musicals including Beauty and the Beast, Elf, The Prom and Catch Me If You Can. Kristin has also worked behind the scenes on 9 shows including Cabaret, Ragtime, 9-5 and Calendar Girls. She also has done choreo for the Penguin project. Kristin would like to thank the production team for their encouragement. She would also like to thank her husband and fur babies for their support!
KRISTEN PEREZ
Chorus (And Mrs. Clemm and Choreo)
KENNA DEVALOR
(they/them) was born in the artistically rich Lehigh Valley. Kenna was last seen on the Community Theatre League stage in 'Cabaret' in 2022. Since then, they've been in 'Oliver! The Musical' at Riverstage Community Theatre, 'Sorry, The Voices In My Head Are Arguing Again' at BloomsburgU, and other various remote voice acting gigs. Outside of theatre, Kenna is a published writer, artist, founder of a nonprofit lit mag: FlowerMouth Press, and lover of all things spooky and strange!
KENNA DEVALOR
Chorus (And “Reginald” and Allouisius)
EVAN JOHNSON
is thrilled to make his acting debut, embracing this opportunity to create lasting memories and form new friendships. A passionate nature and wildlife enthusiast with four pet tarantulas, Evan also enjoys listening to music, trying new foods, and playing video games with friends. His favorite color is purple, he loves the One Piece anime, and he’s a devoted Philadelphia Eagles fan, always ready to cheer on his team.
EVAN JOHNSON
Chorus (And Zachary and Raven)
ALAYNA HEMPHILL
is a life-long lover of theatre in all its forms. During her time at Lock Haven University, she had the opportunity to play: Theodora in the Haunting of Hill House, Michael in the God of Carnage, and herself in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). Alayna is excited for the chance to embrace her love of the strange and unsettling in her CTL debut, Poe's Midnight Dreary. She looks forward to many more performances with CTL in the future!
ALAYNA HEMPHILL
Chorus (And Bertram)
RAINA LONG
is emerging from the curtains of the Williamsport drama room onto the CTL stage just in time for her favorite time of the year ! Though her experience is limited, she is a girl of many names and faces as she takes on the role of a Chorus Member. She's like if "Where's Waldo?" was dark and disappointingly easier to find ! Can YOU find her in all of these series of uncomfortable events? Hint, Hint! Keep an "eye" out for her ...!
RAINA LONG
Chorus (And Cat)
MARK PATRICK
The darkness creeps in again only for a figure to stand there before you...until you find out it Mark again! Making his CTL stage play debut, Mark is excited to put on another ghoulish performance! He would like to thank his friends and family for there love and support as the story of Poe unfolds in front of you!
MARK PATRICK
Chorus
MARLEY NAUGLE
is very excited to be involved in her first musical at CTL. Marley was previously seen as Gabriella in High School Musical at Williamsport Area Middle School. She would like to thank the production staff for giving her the opportunity to be in this show, her family for supporting her, and her cast mates for being the best sisters a girl could ask for.
MARLEY NAUGLE
(Jane Seymour)
ANDREW TRUEMAN
A graduate from Montoursville Area High School, Andrew was seen as King Triton in Montoursville's production of DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID. He is excited to perform as Lewis and would like to thank the cast and crew of PIPPIN for making this possible.
ANDREW TRUEMAN
(Lewis)
ETHAN PARKE
a 6th grader at Montoursville School District, Ethan has been a part of Praise Kids musicals at Faith United Methodist Church in Montoursville since age 4. He was recently inspired by the CTL's spring production of The Little Mermaid. He would like to thank the production staff for the opportunity to portray Theo in his first CTL production, Miss Lisa for instilling her love of all things music, and his family for their never ending encouragement and support.
ETHAN PARKE
(Theo)
MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM
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BRIAN BOND
is a theatre practitioner who graduated from Bloomsburg University BA Theatre Arts, where he was also the president of the BU Players. He’s played roles as Dr. Bennett (Big Fish) and Marquis (Hooded: Or Being Black for Dummies). He has completed two educational tours with Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble acting in plays titled Park Protectors and Discovering Frederick Douglass. On top of being an actor, director, and playwright, Brian is currently finishing a master's degree in education.
BRIAN BOND
(Director)
TARA GARDNER
is running around backstage again! If they had a nickel for every Poe production they've stage-managed at CTL, they'd have 2 nickels, which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice. Tara is back for the 2nd year in a row trying to make ~Spooky Scary CTL~ a thing. Tara has stage-managed shows here since Season 46 and is our Volunteer Coordinator; they would love to have you get involved at CTL! Stop by the box office for more info. Tara wants to thank Brian, Seth, the cast, and you!
TARA GARDNER
(Stage Manager)
MORE CREDITS
SETH SPONHOUSE...Lighting Designer
JOSIAH HICKS-LEE...Sound Technician
PAUL YOUNG...Lighting Technician
BETH O’CONNELL...Original Scenic Painting
JOSIAH HICKS-LEE...Sound Technician
PAUL YOUNG...Lighting Technician
BETH O’CONNELL...Original Scenic Painting
MAIA CENIMO
(Choreographer)
NEVAEH WILLIAMS
is very excited to return to CTL as a stage manager for SIX: TEEN EDITION! This experience has been so incredibly fun and rewarding for them. She would like to thank the production staff for being such an amazing group of ladies and second family. Nevaeh would also like to tell the queens to always be fierce, to be true to themselves, and remember to always 'Get Down' when the opportunity arrives!
NEVAEH WILLIAMS
(Stage Manager)
NOW IT'S YOUR TURN TO JOIN US! FIND OUT HOW BELOW
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
- Attend an audition–The best way to jump right in is to attend an audition and meet the director, stage manager, and production manager. They can tell you where help is needed most.
- Visit the business office–CTL’s administrative staff will be on hand during the day to help get you started by putting you in touch with our CTL’s Volunteer Coordinator.
- Call or email–Contact the business office by calling (570) 327-1720 or by emailing CTLVolunteers@yahoo.com with your contact information and areas of interest.
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