I’m so glad that you are able to join us for this production. Live theater is an important aspect of any thriving community. The mission of the Players is to encourage education, interest, and participation in theater and to provide quality theatrical productions for the local audiences. I am proud to say that I believe we are succeeding in accomplishing that mission. We have a great group of actors, technicians and production staff that have worked diligently to bring this play to life. I do hope you return for A Murder is Announced in May and be sure to check our web site for extra productions that we will be bringing to you in 2009, including Doubt. Thank you for your continued support and enjoy the show.

President .............................................Sharon Benchoff

Vice-President ..........................................Ken Johnson

Corresponding Secretary ...................Terri Thornton

Recording Secretary ....................................Kel Nagel

Treasurer ............................................Charles Linton

Immediate Past President ...............Becky Mumford

David Allen Amanda Welch-Hamill Ernie Matthews

Kathy Panchyk Lisa Robbins Tom Robinson Susan Rogers

Advertising................................................................ David Allen

Box Office ...................................................................John Alex

Concessions ...........................................................Brenda Allen

Fund Raising ....................................................Rusty Mumford

Historical .............................................................Bonnie Bosies

House .......................................................................Carol Alex

Maintenance........................................................... Lester Huss

Membership .....................................................Terri Thornton

Nominations ...................................................Pat Oberholtzer

Patrons ...........................................................Ernest Matthews

Program .............David Allen and David and Pat Oberholtzer

Production ............................................................Ken Johnson

Scholarship ......................................................Rusty Mumford

Season Tickets ...............................................Ernest Matthews

We hope that you will come see our remaining shows this Season:

The Agatha Christie, Miss Marple mystery, A Murder is Announced

And a special production of Doubt

(In order of appearance)

Ken Allen

Dr. Judy Ferrand, Wor-Wic Community College

Jones & Dryden Truck Rental

Adam's Ribs

Break Time

Cactus Taverna

Lombardi's

Maynie's

Restaurant 213

Vinnie's La Roma
Zia's
Clear Channel Broadcasting

Great Scott Broadcasting

PAC 14

The Daily Times

WBOC (Channel 16)

WMDT (Channel 47)

Sam Barnes (Glenn Cooper) – Sam returns to the Community Players for his second show; his first was Wait until Dark. Also a member of the Ocean Pines Players, he has appeared in Romantic Comedy, Dearly Departed, and a few others. Sammy has also done extra work in various movies, most recently a pilot for HBO called The Washingtonienne and was a production assistant for Eric Walter's award winning short film Whistle.

Chris Bosies (Officer Welch) – Chris made his debut with the Community Players in 1994 when he appeared in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Since then he has appeared in numerous other Players productions including Guys & Dolls, My Fair Lady, Annie, and Bye Bye Birdie. He was last seen on the Players stage two years ago in Harvey. Chris has also performed at SU’s Bobbie Biron Theatre, The Dorchester Unity Players, The Eastern Shore Ballet, Radio Airwaves, The Ocean Pines Players and Parker Productions. He has also appeared in three independent films - Enchantment, The Lumberjack of All Trades, and Even Steven. Chris would like to thank his wife Bonnie, and his mother, Mildred for their love and support.

Erin McKenzie Dean (Cassie Cooper) – Erin is so excited about her debut acting performance as Cassie Cooper! Erin's curiosity with theater has grown increasingly over the past few years since she has played violin in the pit orchestras of several musical theater productions at local schools and with the Community Players. She is the Program Coordinator of ShoreCorps/PALS, the AmeriCorps program at Salisbury University, and is passionate about serving the community. Erin would like to thank her friend, Megan Centineo, for her help & constant encouragement and, her husband, Trevor, for his support during this somewhat "out of character" theatrical interlude!

Cindy Gore (Cookie Cusack) – Cindy Gore has been an active member of Players for almost four decades. Her favorite roles include Miss Hannigan in Annie, M'Lynn in Steel Magnolias, Mother Superior in Nunsense and Aunt Eller in Oklahoma!. She directed The Pleasure of His Company, Night of January 16th, Blithe Spirit, Little Women, The Mouse That Roared and Bell, Book and Candle. She has directed and performed for WorWic's dessert theatre and reprised her role as Mother Superior in their production of Nunsense, a fund raiser for Relay for Life. A former theatre arts teacher at Parkside and Snow Hill High Schools, Cindy also served two terms as President of Players. She is a nine -year breast cancer survivor and dedicates this performance to her friends at Women Supporting Women and Drs. Grasso and Anderson for getting her back on the boards.

Colleen Jennings (Officer Pudney) – This is Coleen’s second show with players. She made her theatrical debut with us in Harvey. She was last seen as the maid in Harvey. This role is a departure from her job as a criminal defense attorney. She is the human servant to her two dogs and two cats, and her mother would like available men to know that she is single.

Jennifer Livingston (Claire Gantz) – After performing in several musical productions for The Community Players of Salisbury, including Hello Dolly!, The Wizard of Oz, Footloose, Sizzlin’ Summer Music Review, and Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jennifer is very excited to be performing in her first non-musical with Players. A 2001 graduate of Salisbury University, she has been seen in many SU productions including The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, The Crucible, Lend Me A Tenor, and Crop Circles. Jennifer has shared her love of the theatre with others through her instruction at the Maryland Summer Center for the Arts, and her choreography of several local productions that include Footloose, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Peter Pan. Thanks to Mandy and the cast for another great theatrical experience. It has been a pleasure!

Rusty Mumford (Ken Gorman) – Rusty has been a member of Community Players for more than 20 years. During that time, he has held almost every office in the organization and has taken part in almost every show either on stage or back stage. He has been an usher, props coordinator, stage manager, producer, make-up coordinator, and set construction. He has directed numerous productions for Players, the most recent being Anything Goes. On stage, Rusty has appeared in many productions, including Harvey (Elwood P. Dowd), Social Security (David Kahn), Christmas Carol (Scrooge/Dickens), You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Schroeder), Godspell (Company), Annie (Drake), The Sunshine Boys (Ben), You Can’t Take It With You (Paul), My Three Angels (Joseph), Fiddler on the Roof, Hello Dolly, The Wizard of Oz (Uncle Henry), and Footloose (Uncle Wes). He has also appeared on stage for Wor-Wic Community College and Somerset Players.

Rumors marks a full circle completed—in February 1993 Rusty directed Mandy in her first role (Anne in Cheaper by the Dozen) and now, as director for the first time she is directing him!

Kel Nagel (Ernie Cusack) – Kel has been in numerous Players productions since his debut in Guys and Dolls in 1996. He was stage manager of our last show, Thoroughly Modern Millie, making brief appearances on stage as a policeman and a party guest. Favorite roles include Blessington in Solid Gold Cadillac, the president in The Mouse That Roared and Carlino in last season's Wait until Dark. For Players he has directed You Can’t Take It with You and Harvey, and plans to direct our special production of Doubt this coming July.

Gillian Babb (Stage Manager) – Gillian is currently a sophomore at Salisbury University majoring in Communications and minoring in Theatre. She has been the stage manager for Rimers of Eldrich, The Laramie Project, and Much Ado about Nothing. Gillian has also been part of the technical crew for numerous others. She is excited to be joining community theatre with Rumors, and hopes that it will be the start of a long association.

David Allen (Set and Sound) – David started in Players in the fall of 1993 helping with lights in Oklahoma! Since then he has worked in every show Players has produced, once or twice on stage but usually behind the scenes. He has been president and is now a board member again. He thanks his wife, Brenda, and their kids for putting up with his crazy hours.

Lynne Bratten (Costumes) – Lynne has been helping Players for longer than she cares to remember. She enjoys working behind the scenes as costumer.

Joanne Little (Props) – Joanne, a retired county teacher, is best known for her work on the piano, but she has been in charge of props for many of our straight shows.