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THE CuNTER PLAYERS
Present
2 *e FOUR HUNDRED NIGHTS"
A DRAMA IN ONE ACT
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PON GERMAINE. es eeceeeeeeeee ss Court :
FLORENCE FRAZIR ues
INEZ TOWNSEND...
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JOHN STRATTON... TIM. Gray
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LINCO ee er es nan
AMES JaCKSONssscscceseeeeess William M
MARTIN MOLSON. s.eccsescsecesedudge io eee
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LUCRETIA DIGGS, sa PILOY, HERE LuACHMAN
MaRY MaNESS* BARBARa JACKSON, ELL, POUNCIE
and MaYME STRaTTON
TECHNICsaL STFF= 3
eee is ee eveveseseentage Manager
LaRR AMS. ce cesees hssistant
HERD LEACHMaN. nme seid
weet Courtreom on the third day of William.
Morelana's trialeee
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WHO'S WHO IN THE CaST=
eeeMARY MANESS...is a native of PITTSFIELD, MASS. ,
where she was educated, MARY is also a charter
member of THE CENTER PLAYERS, being one of its
founders, and commutes from PITTSFIELD to ALBANY
to attend meetings and rehearsalse
»s eBARBARA JACKSON, «.was porn in ALBANY where she
attended local schools. . Her hobbies include
painting and acting. BaRB holds the Office of
SiCRETARY with THE CENTuR PLAYuRS...
DAVE LANEY (Stage Manager).»..born in BOSTON,
MaSS,, where he and J. Riche sold newspapers to-”,
gether when they were "knee-high to a grass-hop-
per’, DAVE is now a permanent resident of this
area and possesses a desire to énter into busi-=
ness» DAVE makes his debut as STAGE MANAGER | ~.+
with "4GD NIGHTS" ané is also a student at
RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE.
«.. LARRY WILLIAMS (Assistant STAGE MANAGER) 4s a
student at PHILIP LIVINGSTON HUNIOR HIGH. LARRY: «
is a more than active member of THE CENTER and
G@eserves credit for his dedication to CENTER
and PLAYERS « Q
.. LUCRETIA DIGGS .«., born dn PHILADELPHIA, Pas,
4s a grad of N. Ys Us, and won her Be a., major-
ing in Sociology. She also served most conscien=
tiously and effietiently on THE CENTER staff
during this past Summer, in WEHE SUMMER FUN" PRO
GHauM, as ARTS & CRaTS SPECIALIST «+.
».sHERB IBACHMaN (lighting) is a native of
ALBANYL~ Born ‘ané educated here» His packground
dn LITTIE THHaTRE includes working at THE TEMPIS
ISRAFL, Where he was seen in the folk play -
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WHO'S WHO IN THR CaS -
veeJAMES JaCKSON..sborn in COLUMBIA, $,.caRqiin.
and moved to NEW YORK CITY at arf ‘Carly age, ° Hs
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studied Voice at The JULLIARD SCHOOL of MUSIC and
became one of the original: founders of THE AMER IN
CAN ‘NEGRO THEATRE. JIM appeared in such plays as
"NATURAL MAN" and “HELL'S HELP. ACRE” and algo
acted in many radio plays, .He is now a permanent
resident of ALBANY and an employee of the Us S.
POSTAL SERVICE: and is well-known iin Theatre cireler ;
as being an outstanding actoree. ae
SLBLNY where she was educated, She now: resides in
aLBANY and is employed by THE NEW YORK STATE BOARD
of COMPENSATION, RUTH'S hobbies, in addition to
acting, include’ paintingss. y
eseLINCOLN JONES...born in ..TLANTIC CIRY, Nw;
"LINC",:as he is called by THE CENTER PLAYuRS
weat*on to Bostcn to: further we ormal education
and graduated from BOSTON UNIV RSITY.° While in’
BEaN-TWON, "LINC" allied himself with "THE. SIDE
WaLK THis! PLiY.URS", where he proved himself to,
be a valuable member, appearing, in such. prod: etione |
tn stan, |
as = "DETECTIVE STOR "THE PHILADELPHL
"SUMMER & SMOKE" and many others, "LINC" is a
meiber ‘Of: OMEG. PST PHI Praternityes.s
«»-JOHN STRATTON is a rarity =‘he is one of the fer
native 4LB.NILNSE He is well-remembered for his
prowess in athletics, as well as DEBATING, PUBLIC
SPEAKING, while in school. "JON" was a memher —
of THE PHILOLOGL: LITERARY SOCIETY and THE FOREN~ 3 :
SIC LEAGUE. In addition to being an actor, JON
is also a fine singer and Président of "THE SILVER~}.
TONES CHORsL GROUP". JON'S “credits include =
"EMPLROR JONES" ané"MUSIC, I HEAR MUSIC! Z..)
¢»aRUTH PILOT...a)native of BANGOR, MAINE, moved tc |:
WHO'S WHO IN THE CaST=
eeeJ4N PILOT,,.born in BaNGOR, MAINE, and is
now a permanent resident of sLBANY, JAN is an
active member in THE .RBOR HILL COMMUNITY
CENTER and is VICE-PRESIDENT of that groups
JAN was on our Summer staff, during "SUMMER FUN
PROGR»M", as SENIOR COUNSELLOR, and captured
the love and admiration of \the many children
wé servicedes.. : i
eeeMAYME STRATTON...is one of an older ALBANY
family.s..Charter member of SCHOOL #6 P. T. Aes
active in MR. CauLVuRY BAPTIST CHURSCH, MAYME
is soloist for "THE SILVsR-TONE GOSPEL CHORUS",
ind is SECRET.RY for THE ARBOR HILL COMMUNITY
CENTER... 6
»»eCOLLEEN COMHR...born in the BRONX, N.Y.
A newcomer to local Little Theatre, COLLEEN
appears in the role of Spectator in the Courts ;
Room Audiencees»sShe has evincec an interest in
the role of "STELLA" in the PLAYERS' forthcoming
production of = "A STREBTC.R- NAMED DESIRE" .
eeeELLi POUNCIEs.sborn, LONG ISLAND, N.Y.,
Works extensively with teen-age Youth in the,
community. "EL" is a strong supporter cf The
Inter-Racial Council. This is her first. ven-
ture in Little Theatreves :
Tae YE renege eR Sree ES = SEE Sd ee
«».We are pleased to offer to)our: guests
tonight - the singing rage of the country =
“Fife FLIFTTIERERS”
RICHARD COLEMIN.........-BICKBY POUNCIB
JACKIE STRATTON
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WHO'S VHO IN THR CAST= |
deed e°RICHE COLEMAN (Director). born’ in BOSTON, MASS,
grew up in the atmes here of "Legitimate Theatre" as
poth his father, RALF, and (Uncle) Warren are well~
poenn to BROADWAY. "JAY" matriculated to LINCCLN
UNIV., PAs, — CLASS of 1h] = where he starred in
many college productionse A memper’ of. OMEGA PST
PHI Pratvernity; RICHE'S background is varied anc
rich as gzocia worker, author and, artist. 19h9
saw him in the role of Winner of the HARVARD UNIV.,
RADIO AWARP: fer his- original. script. upHE ATOM WHO
WANTED PEACE", While serving as BOvS' WORKER, in
BOSTON, he wrote, directed and produced a weekly
radio show,"THIS IS BROWN BOSTON, on WMEX. RICHE
radio PCRLRANY fron HARTFORD, CONN,, where! he
served as“PRGSRAM TIRECTOR-cf THE NORTH END COMMUNI:
TY CENTER. He also served with the CONN,, DEPT.
of WELFARE. He is,now PROGRAM DIRECTOR hereeesre
ee ePaTRONS. oe
+ eli CENTLR PinYuRs wish to express
their decp epprecietion to the following patrons,
without whose essisteuce this presentation
would not heve been possivle.
Mr. & Mrs. John Akullian
Mr, & Mrs. Joseph »lexander
Anonymous
Berkshire Cowity Branch NaacP,
Mr. Lafeyette welkcr,Presidcat
Mr. Jody Bolden
Mre & Mrse We Ae Bruce
bre & Mrs. Brusilovw
& Mrse Clifton Byrd
& Mrs, luther S. Cennon
& Mrs. Floyd Comer
& Mrse anos Dorsey
Mrs. Mae Douglas
Mr. & Mrs. arnold Dougless
£ Mrs. Mery G. wawerds
Mr. & Mrs. oemuel brilinger.
Mr. « Mrs,» Rogcr Fosky 2
Mr. Salvatore A, Frenze
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lire Ve. J. franze
Vee lire. John teith
by, & Irs. domes Larder
Herder's Beauty ond Berber supplies
ir. Lcenard hayes
Mrs. snabcl heath
fklcer's Food Market
Mr. © 128 Forold Johnson
or, Veban kenderins
tir. c. irs.’ Portcr iirkwood
Mrs. “¢sélic Lubincr
irs. i#e iocri
tre G tps, tiartin ij:olson sr,
se ETS. FeUL O Srien
ers, sisic Qvorbrugh~
urs. Sertha Pilet
bYe « TS, ocvell Prvyn
Jorothy vobinson
1%. G brs, Villicm scott
lire @ DYSe_lrthur Bs shepard
MeerainOnal Cont inucd)'. «.«
nr, worris clutsky
Me. Jcekic onoll
hy. & Urs. Jonn iy Smith
ive tc: apse Jerry 2. vperks
ims. sileen st.urnfeld
ior, wdverd Sternfild
hr. & irs. George Torien
Mr. & Wrs.e Pe How.rd Tovnsend
ar. Joseph Velcati
Mir, John, valkor
Mee @ urse John vard
: ips. Monroe webster
ir. Jemcs D, \VWilliems
iri, & irs. John Williems
ir, < bse hotcr Woods
Mr. Henry Woody
acknoulcody nts
Judge's 3ench-Fcpsi-Cole Bottling
Company of . Lbeny
\ Condelabrum’t-Righthand's wemp <
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netel antique Shop
646 Central’ wvceauc,loeny.
of YOUR Maks iRBOR HILL CotTikess
Monday-4s00 to 6:0 peme-gya end erefts for girls
G ix to NilGe ; : : i
7acG & closing-olacr girls night in tre gym
0330 pete" The Center rleyers"e
Tucsday-4:CcO to 6:CO Pelle-gym and crefts for
z six to nine.’
ape see to closing-sy" for the older boys
7:30 to o23€ Delle" LeTLEN" for girls ages
$3 te ae METIS CLUB meets (co-ed)
wcdnesGay-4 300 to 6:00 rae and crafts for
ages nine to twelve.
p00 sets to closing-gym for the olocr boySe
8:3C. peme-"The Center rleyers*.
Thursdey-420C to 6:CO pelie*zyll ana crefts for
irls up to @ue twelve. :
icc to 5;CO beterbuilet for girls.
7sCC Pee tO closiny-gy for girls eneS
13 and v
7336 to
Priday-4:CO to 6:€C pe -"QPLN HOUSL" for girls
ges six to tt elve in the gyms
7200 fetie versity pasxetbell in the gym.
$330 fem.-Junior vrema Club.
Gat
be day-9:CC ite to noon-boys of the "Popeye
ee in the gym ror inforwel paltcSe
9:00 vem. to noon-girls ect Tor pates
end crelts
ounéay=7200 palle-"THE KINGSHLN" meet. They $0
generously yave us the beuvtirul clectric
scoreboard.
WHO'S WHO IN THE CaST=
.» DON GERMAINE...Born in the BRONX, N.Y. DON
meved to COXSACKIE, N.¥., and attended CHAMPLIN
COLLEGS, where he majored in Sociology DON has
cen a member cf the ALBANY DRAMaTIC GROUP and
the ALBaNY CIVIC THEaTRE appearing in "UNCIE
HARRY", "LIGHT UP THE SKY" and as "BANQUC' in
the CIVIC THE.TRE*S WORKSHOP production of -
"MaCBETH" 4. ¢
veaPLORENCE FRAZIER,..a native of NUNTINGTON,
L.I., N. Ye,has done extensive work with High
Schcols and Y. W. Cs ue, groups. Studied Relig-
ous Drama at the AMERICaN BaPTIST aSSEMBLY in
GREENLAKES, WISCONSIN...
eee INEZ TOWNSEND...born in NEW YORK CITY and
educated there. a grad of »LBANY BUSINESS
CCLLEGE, INBZ is employed with the DEPT., OF
REGISTRY OF MOTWR VEHICIES, » singer, as well
as an actress, INud studied Voice in N.Y. Cay
and is well-known to albany residents as cne ef
the finest "pop" singers in the areas
seeSaNDRa IKLER...is a native aLBuNIAN, grad of
the UNIV. ef BRIDGEPORT, where she was active in
the UNIVERSITY LITTIE THEATRE, In addition te
werking with the CENTER PLAYsRS "SANDY" is also
a grad student at RUSSELL SaGE COLLEGE «+»
MARTIN MOLSON...is also a native sLBaNL.N and
educated here. "MsRTY" has been a member of
the aLB.NY CIVIC THE»ATRE and was last seen in
NEW YORK ST..TE TE.CHaRS! COLLEGE'S aRENa THEATRE
production of "W.ITING FOR GOber™., 4 many-
faceted person of talents, MARTY enjoys the
enviable reputation of being*assuperb bongo
player and is rated as one of the leading male
actors in the albany areaess
eve sea
veethe CLINTLR PLAYERS embrace ax, inter-racial
group interested and qualified ta engage in-the
many phases ef back-stage and on-stage werk, with
the hope ef establishing a permanent little Thea—
tre, . . The acters are cast and enact reles as ]
individuals - as people cn.the American scene and
as acters in true, demecratic, American crama,
eseThe PLAYERS are interested not enly in bring-
ing peeple tc the theatre, but in bringing the
theatre te the peeple. 5
eseThe PLAYERS welcome new members,
OFFICERS OF THis Cu IPR PLAYERS
MARTIN MOLSON. .....0e+ee+++sPresident
JANET PILOT. 064000 ecceees oeVice~President
BARBARA JACKSON.............Segratety :
JOHN STRATTON. ....e.eeeeeeesTreasurer
LINCOLN JONUS.....000..+++6+Business Manager
RUTH PILOT. oe eeeeaseceeceee Publicity
gd. RICHE COLEMAN........+-e-Directer
+esThe "CENTER PLAYuRS" will cast for their first
full preduction of "STRYETCAR NAMED DESIRE" py
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS cn Menday, Nevember th, at
8:30 pam,
