FROM THE DIRECTOR'S CHAIR

Being allowed the privilege to direct Cheaper By the Dozen has been one of my most rewarding theatrical experiences. Blending the experience and age levels of the actors and actresses into an ensemble performance has truly been exciting to witness. Actresses and actors of all ages working together and learning from each other is such an important aspect of a successful experience of quality theatre.

My sincere appreciation to The Grey Lite Players Board of Directors for their support and assistance throughout this production.

At many times during the performance you may become awed at the events which occur, but anything can happen when there's a large group of people living under one roof (especially if the majority of those are brothers and sisters!)

Please, sit back and enjoy as the tale of life in the big family of the Gilbreths is told as it truly was!

Cheaper By the Dozen is brought to you in part by a grant from Kappa Kappa Kappa.

WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST

KRISTIN BAILEY (LILLIAN GILBRETH) Kristin is nine years old and attends Harrison Hill Elementary where she is in the third grade. Cheaper By the Dozen is the first play in which she has been involved and she has enjoyed it very much.

JACY BORCHERDING (ERNESTINE GILBRETH) Jacy is a newcomer to Grey Lite Players, but not to the stage. She has had leading roles in several church and school productions; she was also seen in Harding High School's performance of The Music Man where she played the part of Gracie Shinn. Jacy has been seen dancing for six years with the Jordan K Dance Studio and has danced the Nutcracker with the Fort Wayne Ballet. Jacy is a sixth grader at Village Woods Middle School where she is active in band and Jazz/Show choir.

JUSTIN COLE (LARRY) Cheaper By the Dozen is Justin's first production with the Grey Lite Players, and he has enjoyed it greatly. Justin is a junior at South Side High School where he is involved in the Drama Club and marching band. He hopes to do another show soon!

RONA GRAHAM (MRS. FITZGERALD) Rona is a senior at South Side High School where she has been seen in several musicals including The King and I, West Side Story, and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. She is also active in Drama Club, Spanish Club, and the Hospitality Crew. Rona knows first hand about large families because she is the oldest of nine children. Rona plans to attend college at Taylor or Huntington where she'll major in counseling.

LAURA FURIAK- (MISS BRILL) is a veteran to the stage, but a first timer with the Grey Lite Players. In the past, she has worked in such shows as Evita, Roar of the Greasepaint; Smell of the Crowd, Rise and Shine, and her favorite role as Billie Dawn in Born Yesterday. While working on her degree at Ball State, Laura was active with the Ball State Dance Theatre and the Banevolks fold dance troupe. Laura and her husband Nick are both teachers in Fort Wayne. Laura teaches Math and Dance at South Side High School, and Nick teaches Math and Physics at Canterbury High School. Laura, who is originally from Shelbyville, IN, has enjoyed her experience with the Grey Lite Players, and she hopes to continue her involvement in community theatre in Fort Wayne.

JAN HAWORTH (MRS. GILBRETH) Jan was last seen as Cassie Cooper in Grey Lite's production of Rumors. She was also seen as the Vicar's wife in last year's Murder at the Vicarage. Jan teaches aerobics for Schering-Plough Health Care Products. She is also proud to say that Jacy really is her daughter, but will gladly claim the other young actors as her own also!

SARA KABISCH (ANNE) Sara is a senior at South Side High School. She has performed in many of their productions including The King and I, West Side Story, Up the Down Staircase, and this year Fame and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Sara has also performed with the Fort Wayne Ballet in "Nutcracker." She does not have set plans for after high school, but wants to continue with drama.

TYLER PARKISON (FRED GILBRETH) Tyler has enjoyed his first production on Grey Lite's stage, but he is not a newcomer to the stage having been in several church and school plays. Tyler is a fifth grader at Canterbury School. He enjoys watching and participating in all sports.

RON RUPER (DOCTOR) Ron moved to Fort Wayne fourteen months ago with his wife and two daughters from West Virginia. Cheaper By the Dozen is the first production he has been in since he moved to Fort Wayne, but he appeared in several productions in Erie, PA; Akron OH; and Cleveland, OH. Ron's favorite role was that of Elwood P. Dowd in Harvey.

LLOYD SHAFFER (MR. GILBRETH) Lloyd last performed in a high school play thirty years ago, and decided to read for "Dad" when his two sons auditioned for Cheaper By the Dozen. He has been a sale and marketing executive, which involves a lot of acting at times! His sons say that Dad is just right for the role of "Dad."

MYLES SHAFFER (JOE SCALES) Myles has been seen in Pinnocchio and The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Myles enjoys playing soccer and basketball. He attends Blackhawk Christian School, where he is an eighth grader.

JOHN SHEPPARD (DAN GILBRETH) Most of John's theatre work has been done backstage working with sound effects until now. He enjoys playing basketball and baseball, and was in the freshman football team at North Side High School where is a freshman.

MAX SHEPPARD (JACKIE GILBRETH) Max last helped Grey Lite Players last February when he worked lights for the production of Rumors. He has enjoyed working on the stage for a change. Max is a sixth grader at Memorial Park Middle School.

ALAN SHAFFER (FRANK GILBRETH) Alan,a senior at Canterbury High School, has been active in drama throughout his high school career, including the musicals Bye, Bye Birdie and Fiddler on the Roof. He has also performed in Fame and Whose Life Is It Anyway? ,and has been involved in the Youtheatre Production of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Alan enjoys photography and playing basketball. He is planning to attend college next year.

JOSHUA WILHELM (BILL GILBRETH) Joshua is making his debut on the Grey Lite stage as Bill. He has been seen in The Music Man as Winthrop Parou and The Bible Tells Me So Show where he played Contestant #2·

HEATHER WITTHOUSE (MARTHA GILBRETH) Heather is making her debut to the Grey Lite Stage, but by no means to the stage. Heather has been seen in many Youtheatre productions including The Boyhhood of Knute Rockne, Snow White, The Wizard of Oz, Pinnochio, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Heather has appeared in Enchanted Hills production of Oliver! as well as many commercials.

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