Show Archive - November 2001

Main Stage:

"The Boys Next Door"

Written by Tom Griffin
Directed by Rose Burnett Bonczek

Performance Dates:
Friday and Saturday, November 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 8:00 PM
Sunday Matinees, November 4 and 11 at 2:00 PM

“The Boys Next Door” is a touching comedy about four men living in a group home.

Arnold who is both neurotic and naive, sees every minor event as a major crisis. He continually threatens to move to Russia (by train).

Michael J. Cerevella

Christopher G. Roberts and Michael J. Cerevella

Lucien is a large and sweet man who has a heart as big as he is.

Mentally retarded, he is no further advanced than a five year old.

Norman is also mentally retarded and works in a donut shop. His world revolves around three things: donuts, a large set of keys that he carries everywhere, and his girlfriend Sheila. Norman and Sheila attend weekly dances and dream of getting married.

Adrianne Noroian and Philip Rogers

Judy Sellman and Will McCaffrey

Barry is schizophrenic and from an abusive family. He has deluded himself into believing that he is a golf pro.

Jack, the boys caretaker, is caring and compassionate but bordering on the edge of burnout.

Supporting characters include Barry’s father and golf students, Arnold’s boss and a nearly deaf elderly neighbor.

Bill Sellman

The play is interspersed with both hilariously comedic and deeply touching moments while giving a glimpse into the lives of “The Boys Next Door”.

Photos by Scott Saperstein and Michael Tesmacher

CAST

in order of appearance

Arnold Wiggins	..............................	Michael J. Cerevella
Lucien P. Smith	..............................	Christopher G. Roberts
Jack Palmer	..............................	Bill Sellman
Norman Bulansky	..............................	Philip Rogers
Barry Klemper	..............................	Will McCaffrey
Mr. Hedges, Mr. Corbin, Senator Clarke	..............................	Scott Saperstein
Mrs. Fremus, Mrs. Warren, Clara	..............................	Judy Sellman
Sheila	..............................	Adrianne Noroian
Mr. Klemper	..............................	Jules Jacobs

Cast Photo

Standing l to r:
Adrianne Noroian, Judy Sellman, Bill Sellman, Scott Saperstein and Jules Jacobs
Seated: l to r:
Michael J. Cerevella, Christopher G. Roberts, Philip Rogers and Will McCaffrey

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Last update 11/2/01