by Eugene O’Neill
Directed by Carol Brevick
Presented February 24-26, Feb 28 – March 4, 1978
Season 30
A nostalgic and heartwarming play set in Connecticut during the Fourth of July celebrations of 1906. The story centers around a young man, Richard, his family, and his blossoming romance with Muriel, the girl next door. The play explores themes of youthful idealism, parental expectations, and the complexities of love and family.
The Cast
| Nat Miller | Chuck Mary |
| Essie, Nat’s Wife | Sharon Sherlock |
| Arthur, Yale Son | Scott Beseman |
| Richard, 16 yr old son | Bruce Abas |
| Mildred, daughter, 15 | Sherry Lint |
| Tommy, 11 yr old son | Nick McRee |
| Uncle Sid, Essie’s brother | Loyd Thompson |
| Lily, Nat’s sister | Betty Jo Ayarra |
| David McComber, Muriel’s Father | Chris Brevick |
| Muriel McComber, Richard’s girlfriend | Susanne Sweddal |
| Wint, Arthur’s Yale friend | Glenn Nestlerode |
| Belle, Lady of the evening | Jennie Tunnell |
| Nora, maid | Ronnee Helzner |
| Bartender | Greg Huffman |
| Salesman | John E Miller |
The Crew
| Director | Carol Brevick |
| Assistant Director | Vera Cederstrom |
| Furniture Restoration | Scott Beseman |
| Set Designer | Warren Caldwell |
| Construction Assistants | Jim McKay, Greg Huffman, James Van Schmidt |
| Stage Manager | Ray Sackett |
| Sound | Millie Boardman |
| Sound Assistants | Don Cederstrom, John Ignoffo, John Blanchard |
| Music | Gary Wallison |
| Properties | Ruth Allison |
| Properties Assistants | Lisa Brevick, Cindy Meier, Cathryn Dockstader, Kathy Higgins, Trudy Geddes, Marion Frahm |
| Wardrobe | Liz Webster |
| Wardrobe Assistants | Judy Pierce, Barbara McRee |
| Lights | John Charchalis |
| Light Assistants | Bill Sargent, Chris Brevick |
| Make Up | Ethel Tuman |
| Harstyling | Larry Cantrell |
| Program Cover Design | Kelly Longo |
| Supervising Stage Manager | Jim McKay |
Back Row (Left to Right): Susanne Swenddal, unknown, Jennie Tunnell, Bruce Abas, Greg Huffman, Loyd K Thompson, John Miller, Chris Brevick, Millie Boardman
Middle Row (Left to Right): Ronnee Helzner, Betty Jo Ayarra, Sharon Purdy Sherlock, Chuck Mary, Sherry Lint, unknown, Scott Beseman
Front Row (Left to Right): John Charchallis, Ray Sackett, Nick McRee, Unknown.
The possibles for the unknowns are: David McComber, Glenn Nestlerode, Warren Caldwell, James Von Schmidt, John Ignoffo, John Blanchard, Gary Wallison, Ruth Allison, Lisa Brevick, Cindy Meier, Cathryn Dockstader, Kathy Higgins, Trudy Geddes, Marion Frahm, Liz Webster, Judy Pierce, Barbara McRee, Bill Sargent, and Larry Cantrell
