It includes a great ensemble of characters including the star-crossed sweethearts Danny and Sandy, the on-again, off-again couple Rizzo and Kenickie, one-woman “USO” Marty, beauty-school dropout Frenchy, and who could forget Roger and Doody.  And of course a special appearances by
“Teen Angel” and Johnny Casino!

GREASE, the fifth longest running musical in Broadway history, was originally staged as a five-hour amateur production in a Chicago trolley barn. Grease took a satirical look at the dress, manners, morals, and music of teenagers at the beginning of the rock and roll era.

Whether you're seeing it for the first time, or a devoted fan you'll have a blast with Grease...it's still the word!

PICTURES OF OUR PRODUCTION

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AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

Dec 29th, 2006: Five Best Shows of 2005, Hippo Press
The New Thalian Players are extremely proud that our production of
"GREASE"
was listed as one of the "Five Best Shows of 2005" in NH by the
Hippo Press.  Receiving this level of recognition is a huge validation of our summer theatre concept, and a tribute to the great talents of our cast & crew! Click Here to read the article in full.



This is the 1950's rock 'n' roll musical. Rydell High's spirited class of '59; gum chewing, hubcap stealing, hot rod loving boys with D.A.'s and their wise cracking girls in bobby sox and pedal pushers---capture the look and sound of the 1950s in a rollicking musical. While hip Danny Zuko and wholesome Sandy Dumbrowski resolve the problems of their mutual attraction, the gang sings and dances its way through such nostalgic scenes as the pajama party, the prom, the burger palace, and the drive in movie. Songs recall the Buddy Holly hiccups, the Little Richard yodels and the Elvis Presley wiggles that made the music of the 50s a gas. Grease's eight year run made Broadway history and its recent long running revival put it among today's most popular musicals. "A lively and funny musical --as well as the dancingest one in town.... It's a winner.... The songs ... are dandies [that portray] the early rockers ... with zip and charm.... The sheer energy of Grease carries all before it."---N.Y. Daily News.


The New Thalian Players also wish to extend gratitude to
Mayor Robert Baines
Manchester Parks & Rec Dept.
Peter Ramsey, Palace Theatre
Stage One Productions
Music Factory, Inc.
Gardener Goldsmith Show
Charlie Sherman Show
Rockingham Security
Bob Hanscom of Pepsi Bottling Group
Joe Selvoski
Paul's Executive Car Care
Hebert's Used Auto Parts
The UPS Store
Music Factory Inc.
WGIR
HippoPress
Union Leader
Cold Springs RV & Camp Resort


Character  List
CAST LIST
(In order of appearance)
Jan ...............................................................Rebecca Peterson
Marty ............................................................Deborah Emmons
Betty Rizzo ...................................................Stephanie Lessard
Doody ...........................................................Paul Brewster
Roger ............................................................David Lemay
Kenickie ........................................................Steve Damboise
Sonny LaTierri ................................................Steven Ihde
Miss Lynch ....................................................Sally Nutt
Eugene Florczyk ............................................Jason Plante
Frenchy .........................................................Stephanie Munroe
Sandy Dumbrowski ........................................Ashley Hughes
Patty Simcox .................................... ............Jessica Scalese
Danny Zuko ...................................................Kevin Roberge
Vince Fontaine / Johnny Casino.......................Jim Rogato
Cha-Cha DiGregorio ........................................Elizabeth Lang
Teen Angel .....................................................W. Nash Klardie
Pink Lady..  ....................................................Alicia Garside
Burger Palace Boy...........................................Jacob Keefe


Production Staff

Director: George F. Piehl
Music Director: Peter Bridges
Choreographer: Sue Horne
Stage Manager: Carey Cahoon

Producer: Joe Vago
Theatrical Producer: Christine Frydenborg
Contracts: Jack Trommer
Treasury: Lindsay Peterson
Venue Manager: Ken Drinan
PR & Publicity: John Campanello

Program Manager: Lindsay Peterson
Sales: Ken Drinan, John Campanello, Beth Ann O'Hara
Poster Design: Bert DeWaters
Graphics: Bert DeWaters

Costumes: Mary Selvoski, Betty Thomson, Chandra Tremblay
Props Master: Jack Trommer
Props Asst: Pat Napolitano
Hair & Makeup: Heidi McGrath, Heather Chartier, Abby Langella

Park/House Manager: Catherine Andruskevich
Raffle Manager: Catherine Andruskevich
Gate Managers Jack Lessard, Madaline Lessard, Alan Kaplan
Set Crew Leader: Warren Small
Set Crew: Brian Sanchez, Dave Nelson
Backstage Audio Tech: Dave Nelson

Technical Director: David Nelson
Set Build Manager: Tom Peterson
Set Design: George Piehl
Set Build: Tom Peterson, Joe Vago, Brian Sanchez, Dave Nelson.
Lindsay Peterson, Jack Trommer, Warren Small
"Greased Lightning Car": Jack Trommer, Warren Small, Ken Drinan
Set Painting: Bert DeWaters, Lacy Long, Joe Vago, Lindsay Peterson
Set Graphics Design: Bert DeWaters

Lighting Music Factory Inc.
Sound: Music Factory Inc.
Sound Effects: Music Factory Inc.
Spotlight Operators: Sean Damboise, Keith Yampanis

Band:
Tenor Sax: Don Goldstone
Percusssion: Judy Bruneau
Bass: Joe Lang
Tenor Sax: Dan McDonough



SCENES
ACT 1
Sc. 1: Reunion
Alma Mater...........Miss Lynch, Patty, Euguene & Company
Alma Mater Parody..........Pink Ladies & Burger Palace Boys

Sc. 2: Cafeteria and School Steps
"Summer Nights"...
Sandy and Danny, Pink Ladies, Burger Palace Boys
"Those Magic Changes"
Doody, Burger Palace Boys, Pink Ladies

Sc. 3: Pajama Party
Freddy, My Love... Marty and Pink Ladies

Sc. 4: Street Corner
Greased Lighnin'  Kenickie and Burger Palace Boys

Sc. 5:  School Yard
Rydell Fight Song.... Patty and Sandy

Sc. 6: Park
Mooning.....ROger and Jan
Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee... Rizzo
We Go Together.... Pink Ladies & Burger Palace Boys

ACT 2
Sc. 1: School Gym/Sandy's Room
Shakin at the High School Hop... Company
It's Raining on Prom Night... Sandy & Radio Voice
Born to Hand Jive..............Vince Fontaine

Sc. 2:  In Front of the Burger Palace
Beauty School Drop Out... Teen Angel and Choir

Sc. 3: Drive In Movie
Alone at a Drive in Movie.... Danny

Sc 4: Jan's Party
Rock n Roll Party Queen... Doody, Roger, Sonny, Marty
There are Worse Things I Could Do...Rizzo
Look at Me I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise)....Sandy

Sc. 5: Inside Burger Palace
All Choked Up...Danny, Sandy, Pink Ladies, Burger
Palace Boys, Patty

Finale
We Go Together....Company



Tickets and Location
Entry is FREE but we are asking each person to consider a $5 donation
On the Stage at Veterans Park on Elm Street in Manchester NH

Remember to "Bring a Chair" for the show!

Friday July 15th* 2005
Saturday July 16th* 2005
Sunday July 17th* 2005
*All shows will start at 8:30pm