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Midsummer Renaissance Faire 2007
Where: Ukrainian Homestead (Lehighton, PA)
When: June 2007
Status: closed
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*****It is time once again for the Fete de Fache Poulet in the city of Rostand. Aloysius has taken up his mantle as the Lord of
Misrule, Motley, and Widdershins and the forces of Chaos have taken control. Yet, something sinister lurks in the background. A
nobleman by the name of Sir James Wyddowson has come in the name of Queen Elizabeth to claim the bounty on the head of
one Captain Joffrey du Made and his associate Captain Morgen Ni'Calliegh. As Joffrey begins to divert Sir James, it appears the
young nobleman's herald has cast an eye in the direction of this year's Countess du Poisson. Could this be the solution to the
Captain's little problem? Either love or disaster is in the air. Perhaps both. Everything should be fine as long as nobody
suggests a human chess match...
Cast:
Aloysius...............................................................................................................................................................Christopher Pizolato
Doctor Jon Duns Scotus.................................................................................................................................................Shaun Super
Sister Loquacious of the Chattering Order....................................................................................................................Anna Koneski
Ida Knowe..........................................................................................................................................................................Jon Corbin
Marguerite, the Countess du Poisson...............................................................................................................................Katie Smith
Captain Joffrey du Made....................................................................................................................................Brian DiBonaventure
Captain Morgen Ni'Calliegh.................................................................................................................Jennifer Chamberlain-Thomas
Sir James Wyddowson.........................................................................................................................................Peter David Hughes
Ambrose Steward..............................................................................................................................................................Victor Hoch
Directed by: Brian DiBonaventure
Written by: Brian DiBonaventure
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All In The Timing (PG-13)
Where: Kremmer's Cafe & Catering (Allentown, PA)
When: March 2007
Status: closed
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*****David Ives' world is a strange place indeed. These four of his classic plays will push the boudaries of the English language,
and test the audience's capacity for stress and joy. Mitch tests the meaning of existentialism when he tries to explain that he is
not human, but something rather more inanimate. We join the scene in a quiet little cafe where Bill and Betty search for the "Sure
Thing". Unsuspecting Mark begs for help when he finds himself stuck in what his friend, Al, refers to as "a Philadelphia". And
three construction workers discuss the truth behind some of the world's greatest unsolved mysteries and notable historical figures
in "Mere Mortals". (photo gallery)
Cast:
Sure Thing:
Bill......................................................................................................................................................................Brian DiBonaventure
Betty.............................................................................................................................................................................Krystel Hubble
Directed by: Christopher Pizolato
The Philadelphia:
Al.........................................................................................................................................................................Peter David Hughes
Waitress.......................................................................................................................................................................Krystel Hubble
Mark....................................................................................................................................................................Christopher Pizolato
Directed by: Brian DiBonaventure
Mere Mortals:
Joe......................................................................................................................................................................Peter David Hughes
Charlie...............................................................................................................................................................Brian DiBonaventure
Frank..................................................................................................................................................................Christopher Pizolato
Directed by: Peter David Hughes
All plays written by: David Ives
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La Vie Boh-Ren (PG)
Where: Kutztown Univeristy (Kutztown, PA)
When: December 2006
Status: closed
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*****Viscount Benoit Kinsky was not always an overbearing nobleman. Once mingling with the common folk, he has now come
back into his fortune and shunned his old friends. Only the poet Marcello remains by his side. However, his newfound scorn for
the lower classes will not be ignored. Something is stirring in the once splendid streets of Prague. A revolution has begun. Hired
as performers, Benoit's old friends have found their way into his home during his annual holiday celebration with one goal in
mind...to assassinate the viscount. Everything is planned out perfectly...but how can you plan emotions? What happens when
the minstrel, Rudolfo, meets the housemaid, Maria? What happens when hate is replaced with love again? What happens when
two formers lovers are reunited? What happens when an innocent life is caught in the crossfire? Can a lost man remember the
life he lived before and change?
Cast:
Viscount Benoit Kinsky................................................................................................................................................Jeffrey Pizolato
Countess Marguerite Rohan.........................................................................................................................................Anna Koneski
Maria...............................................................................................................................................................................Caitlin Gilroy
Marcello Villani....................................................................................................................................................Christopher Pizolato
Rudolfo......................................................................................................................................................................Michael Weaver
Schaunard......................................................................................................................................................................William Hand
Colline................................................................................................................................................................Brian DiBonaventure
Musetta........................................................................................................................................................................Rachel Liesau
Alcindoro........................................................................................................................................................................Jarrod Weida
Directed by: Rev. Brian DiBonaventure
Written by: Rev. Brian DiBonaventure
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KUMRC Dinner 2005 (PG)
Where: Kutztown University (Kutztown, PA)
When: December 2005
Status: closed
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*****Following the War of the Roses, two formerly friendly households find themselves torn apart. William, the lord of House
Montgomery, invites his old friend Harold, Duke of Wescott, to his annual holiday feast in hopes of mending old alliances. To do
this, they have planned to have William's son, Charles, wed Harold's daughter, Mary. Worried that Charles has nothing to offer,
William has allowed him to plan that evenings festivities in an attempt to show him off. However, things are made more difficult
with the arrival of the famous bard, Donald of the Southern Lands. As well as George, the Duke of Lackland...who has plans of
his own. And with a mysterious gypsy suddenly arriving, will Charles win Mary's heart? Or will he lose her, and his home to the
scheming Duke? (photo gallery)
Cast:
Baron William Montgomery............................................................................................................................................Jarrod Weida
Baroness Katherine Montgomery.............................................................................................................................Barbara Wenner
Charles Montgomery..........................................................................................................................................Brian DiBonaventure
Duke Harold Wescott...........................................................................................................................................Peter David Hughes
Duchess Elizabeth Wescott.............................................................................................................................................Jackie Ream
Mary Wescott...............................................................................................................................................................Sue Adamczyk
George; Duke of Lackland..............................................................................................................................................William Hand
Steward.........................................................................................................................................................................Anna Koneski
Donald of the Southern Lands...................................................................................................................................Michael Weaver
Nicholai; the Mysterious Gypsy...................................................................................................................................George Spelvin
Directed by: Brian DiBonaventure
Written by: Brian DiBonaventure & Christopher Pizolato
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A Christmas Dirge (PG-13)
Where: the Beethoven-Waldheim Club (Hellertown, PA)
When: December 2004
Status: closed
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*****Reprising their acclaimed show from two years ago, Subtle Hint Productions returns with A Christmas Dirge, a satirical parody
of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Set in 16th century Ireland, the famous ghosts are after Lord Edmund Smythe, to redeem
his supposedly worthless soul. The young nobleman is dragged through his past, present, and future to be shown the error of
his ways. Hopefully, the ghosts can pull this one off...despite it being their first time out on the job. With a rehashed script, and
stellar new cast, this presentation of A Christmas Dirge promises to be even more spectacular than the last.
Cast (in order of appearance):
Robert McGuire.............................................................................................................................................................Steve Mazlum
Lord Edmund Smythe..........................................................................................................................................Peter David Hughes
James Norman............................................................................................................................................................Daniel Ramirez
Ghost of Christmas Past............................................................................................................................................Shara Donohue
Duke William Smythe..........................................................................................................................................Brian DiBonaventure
Heather.............................................................................................................................................. Jennifer Chamberlain-Thomas
Ghost of Christmas Present................................................................................................................................Christopher Pizolato
Baron Waldorf..........................................................................................................................................................Wayne Cushman
Baron Statler.............................................................................................................................................................Craig Baenziger
Molly McGuire...........................................................................................................................................................Barbara Wenner
Timothy McGuire...............................................................................................................................................................Mike Kiefer
Ghost of Christmas Future............................................................................................................................................David Serfass
Directed by: Brian DiBonaventure
Written by: Brian DiBonaventure
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The Feast of Fools (PG)
Where: Kuztown University (Kutztown, PA)
When: May 2003
Status: closed
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*****The town of Rostand is home to the annual Feast of Fools, which is presided over by Aloysius, the Lord of Misrule, Motley,
and Widdershins. However, a quirk of this cheery festival is that if the Fools' Wedding does not happen by sundown, the festival
will go on forever. Thrown into the mix is a traveling Commedia troupe. Stefano, one of the actors, has fallen in love with King
Aloysius' duchess, Margueritte. Too shy to approach the lady himself, he asks his friend, Reynard, to woo her for him. Problems
mount when Reynard himself falls in love with the girl. Will the two friends be able to overcome this new adversity? And who is
this mysterious "Spaniard" everyone keeps talking about? It's one dramatic twist after another, but at the end of the day will order
prevail, or will the forces of chaos reign supreme? (photo gallery)
Cast (in order of appearance):
Christophe.........................................................................................................................................................................Mike Kiefer
Aloysius, King of Fools........................................................................................................................................Christopher Pizolato
Ida Know.........................................................................................................................................................................Jason Mellon
Marten..............................................................................................................................................................................Mike Knapp
Elisabeth...........................................................................................................................................................................Rita Cohen
Cpt. Geoffrey the Mad........................................................................................................................................Brian DiBonaventure
Cpt. Morgen ni Calleigh.......................................................................................................................Jennifer Chamberlain-Thomas
Margueritte........................................................................................................................................................................Liz Francis
Robert Coere du Nuveau..............................................................................................................................................Steve Mazlum
Scarlet Jack...............................................................................................................................................................Shara Donohue
Pied Piper..................................................................................................................................................................Amanda Folwell
Reynard Dulceo.........................................................................................................................................................Craig Baenziger
Stefano Di'Amoroso.............................................................................................................................................Peter David Hughes
Angel.......................................................................................................................................................................Donna Rae Steck
Cheinne.......................................................................................................................................................................Krystel Hubble
El Capitano..............................................................................................................................................................Christian Wenner
Albert Pocket......................................................................................................................................................................Tom Leidy
the Spaniard................................................................................................................................................................Sue Adamczyk
Directed by: Brian DiBonaventure
Written by: Brian DiBonaventure, Craig Baenziger, & Shara Donohue
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A Christmas Dirge (PG-13)
Where: Kutztown University (Kutztown, PA)
When: December 2002
Status: closed
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*****The famous ghosts of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol are out and about in 16th century Ireland. Their target: Lord
Edmund Smythe...sent by his father to oversee Her Majesty's lands abroad. Their task: Show him the error of his ways, and
redeem his soul before it is too late. The catch: It's their first time out on the job, so they're not exactly sure what they're doing.
Hilarity ensues.
Cast (in order of appearance):
Robert McGuire.........................................................................................................................................................Craig Baenziger
Lord Edmund Smythe..........................................................................................................................................Peter David Hughes
James Norman............................................................................................................................................................Daniel Ramirez
Ghost of Christmas Past..............................................................................................................................................Krystel Hubble
Duke Smythe.............................................................................................................................................................Craig Baenziger
Lord William Smythe...........................................................................................................................................Brian DiBonaventure
Lord Bartleby....................................................................................................................................................................Mike Knapp
Heather......................................................................................................................................................................Shara Donohue
Ghost of Christmas Present................................................................................................................................Christopher Pizolato
Baron Waldorf....................................................................................................................................................................Tom Leidy
Baron Statler..................................................................................................................................................................Jason Mellon
Molly McGuire......................................................................................................................................Jennifer Chamberlain-Thomas
Timothy McGuire...............................................................................................................................................................Mike Kiefer
Ghost of Christmas Future...............................................................................................................................Rev. Matthew Thomas
Directed by: Brian DiBonaventure
Written by: Brian DiBonaventure, Craig Baenziger, & Shara Donohue
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Poltergeist Pub (PG-13)
Where: Alexander's Pub and German Deli (New Jerusalem, PA)
When: October 2002
Status: closed
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*****This spooky, old-fashioned tavern is the setting for a Halloween séance, and it is quickly revealed that nowhere is truly free of
sin. Even this little, out-of-the-way pub has skeletons in its closets. The former proprietor once committed the brutal murder of
his barmaid and her young lover, Mickey. Spirits from beyond the grave are summoned to answer for their abominable crimes.
(photo gallery)
Cast (in order of appearance):
the Storyteller............................................................................................................................................................Shara Donohue
the Skeptic.........................................................................................................................................................Brian DiBonaventure
the Medium..........................................................................................................................................Jennifer Chamberlain-Thomas
Mickey.................................................................................................................................................................Peter David Hughes
Barmaid..........................................................................................................................................Donna Rae Steck, Sue Adamczyk
Proprietor.........................................................................................................................................................Rev. Matthew Thomas
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Y1K (PG)
Where: Kutztown University (Kutztown, PA)
When: May 2002
Status: closed
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*****The Vatican has sent two papal representatives to Prague to propose a new calendar. However, the Emperor Rudolph
Hapsburg has removed himself to his castle, and is unable to greet his guests. Among the nobles and clergy gathered to discuss
the new calendar, are hidden the members of the Bohemian Revolution, led by Maximillian Laski. The situation becomes more
intense with the presence of his ex-fiancé, Katerina. Can Maximillian overcome his personal issues, and continue his fight for the
greater good? And who is the mysterious Guild, who seem to have their hands in everyone and everything? Most
importantly...where is the Emperor? (photo gallery)
Cast (in order of appearance):
Wolfgang Rumpf........................................................................................................................................................Craig Baenziger
Abbess Joanna............................................................................................................................................................Sue Adamczyk
Lord Thurston Howell......................................................................................................................................................Filip Muncan
Lady Eunice Wentworth Howell...............................................................................................................................Donna Rae Steck
Katerina Howell............................................................................................................................................................Krystel Hubble
William Gates......................................................................................................................................................Peter David Hughes
Archbishop Vincent Marcinkas................................................................................................................................Christian Wenner
Cardinal Antonio Sindona...................................................................................................................................Christopher Pizolato
Nadia.........................................................................................................................................................................Shara Donohue
Maximillian Laski..........................................................................................................................................................Daniel Ramirez
John Cecil..........................................................................................................................................................................Mike Kiefer
Nicolao de Moreul..............................................................................................................................................Brian DiBonaventure
Vicol cel Rau de Stravnos..............................................................................................................................................Jason Mellon
Emperor Rudolph Hapsburg.......................................................................................................................................George Spelvin
Directed by: Brian DiBonaventure
Written by: Brian DiBonaventure
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The Templar Treasure:
John Dee Mysteries vol. 1 (PG)
Where: Kuztown University (Kutztown, PA)
When: December 2001
Status: closed
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*****Charles, the Viscount of Rennes-les-Bains, has discovered an ancient artifact that appears to be of great worth. The
problem is...nobody knows what it is. He has called in two experts to inspect the item, Dr. John Dee and his assistant, Edward
Kelly. The guest list also includes the Marquis Jacque de Molay, his wife Helena, and the Countess Gabrielle Dauvet...who claims
the artifact came from her lands. It appears to be just another noble dinner, and all is well until...the Marquis turns up dead.
Cast (in order of appearance):
Viscount Charles of Rennes-les-Baines.........................................................................................................................Jason Mellon
Marguerite, his Wife...................................................................................................................................................Shara Donohue
Henri, the Herald................................................................................................................................................Brian DiBonaventure
Marquis Jacques de Molay...............................................................................................................................Rev. Matthew Thomas
Helena Blavatsky, the Marquess de Molay..........................................................................................Jennifer Chamberlain-Thomas
Countess Gabrielle of Blanchefort..........................................................................................................................Donna Rae Steck
Dr. John Dee.......................................................................................................................................................Peter David Hughes
Edward Kelly.................................................................................................................................................................Eric Stoveken
Nicholas de Cage, Captain of the Guard...........................................................................................................................Mike Kiefer
Annabel Leichtor, the Cook.........................................................................................................................................Sue Adamczyk
Marcus Antonio, the House Minstel............................................................................................................................Craig Baenziger
Alais Cour de Jean...........................................................................................................................................................Kim Hessler
Directed by: Brian DiBonaventure
Written by: Brian DiBonaventure
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All's Faire in Love and War (PG)
Where: Kutztown University (Kutztown, PA)
When: May 2001
Status: closed
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*****It has been brought to the attention of George, Baron of Hastings, that his daughter has come of age. This means that it is
time for her to wed, and an appropriate suitor is to be chosen. However, Katherine, the young future Baroness, has no intentions
of making it easy for her would-be suitors. With the aid of her grandmother, Katherine has devised a series of trials and tests that
each suitor must take. Only he who thus proves himself worthy, will win her hand. Many have come...but at the end of the day,
who will win the fair maiden's hand? And with a small group of pirates lurking about, it is quite clear that this day's events may not
necessarily go as planned. (photo gallery)
Cast:
Lady Katherine of Hastings.........................................................................................................................................Kelly Schrumpf
George, Baron of Hastings..................................................................................................................................Peter David Hughes
Rosamund, Baroness of Hastings..............................................................................................................................Shara Donohue
Jane, Lady in Waiting...................................................................................................................................................Sue Adamczyk
Abigail, Lady in Waiting..............................................................................................................................................Christina Kimes
Anne, Chief Herald of Hastings.................................................................................................................................Jennifer Cannon
Albert, Baron of Winchester........................................................................................................................................Steve Diamond
Thomas of Winchester...............................................................................................................................................Craig Baenziger
Edwig, Lord of Jarrow.....................................................................................................................................................Jason Mellon
Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales...........................................................................................................................................Mike Kiefer
Baldrick, Elite Guard........................................................................................................................................................Darrell Allen
Edmund, Elite Guard.......................................................................................................................................................Ray Leibach
"Bob", Elite Guard...................................................................................................................................................Donna Rae Steck
Master Joffrrey DuMade.....................................................................................................................................Brian DiBonaventure
Master Madoc Remward................................................................................................................................................Eric Stoveken
Lady Morgause DeNeacley.................................................................................................................Jennifer Chamberlain-Thomas
Matilda.....................................................................................................................................................................Rebecca Pewdall
Cpt. Geoffrey the Mad.............................................................................................................................................................Himself
Cpt. Morgen ni Calliegh...........................................................................................................................................................Herself
Murdoch Remward...................................................................................................................................................................Himself
Catrina o' the Cannons............................................................................................................................................................Herself
Directed by: Brian DiBonaventure
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Everyman's Off (PG)
Where: Kutztown University (Kutztown, PA)
When: December 2000
Status: closed
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