 | Performance Dates: May 1-11,
Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.
Special Sunday brunch before the show on May 4 and May
11 at D'Amatos
Location: 408 West Washington
Directed by Francyn Chomic
 | SYNOPSIS: Rhoda Greenleaf is a gardener who dreams of her own
greenhouse. Her husband, Vincent, does not share the dream. Rhoda, with
the help of her garden club, is determined to emerge from the weeds and Miracle Gro
triumphant in this lushly foliated comedy.
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| Send PARTICIPATION FORM (for crews) directly to
DIRECTOR, Francyn Chomic
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 | Cast List:
Rhoda ............ Erica Dutton
Vincent ............ Fred Kahle
Marigold ............ Laura Goldman
Dillson ............ Kent Klausner
Cora ............ Maggie Hutchens
Lillybelle ............ Kathleen Beardmore
Birdie ............ Liz Vinsant
Dede ............ Jamie Platte
Clara ............ Mary Quigley
Evie ............ Cherie Nichols
Dora ............ Ann Marie Mann
Angelica ............ Cassie Mann (May 1-4)
Angelica ............ Wendy Fritz (May 8-11)
Zelda ............ Nicole Newman
Dorothy ............ Nitti Sachdeva
Ginger ............ Linda Lee Austin
Lorraine ............ Gretchen Baumgardt
Trudy ............ Marva Phillips
Judi ............ Linda Rama
Fran ............ Katina Nichols
May 1 - 4
Ada ............ Judy Ray
Bertha ............ Eileen Bargowski
Emily ............ Lyn Davidge
Sophie ............ Nancy Nicholson
Madge ............ Cheryl Anderson
Suzanne ............ Suzanne Krug
Rita ............ Michelle Doepker
May 8-11
Ada ............ Malloria Miller
Bertha ............ Adrienne Miller
Emily ............ Ellen Bernard
Sophie ............ Jen Miller
Madge ............ Paddy Ash
Sherry ............ Sherry Weaver
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| PRODUCTION STAFF:
Director - Francyn Chomic
Producer - Michele Leshan
Assistant Director - Catherine Zudak
Publicity - Steve Horne
Set Design and Construction - Don Chomic
Props/Set Decoration - Linda Wark
Costume Design - Suzie Berneis
Lighting Design - Thom Johnson
Light Board Operator - Samantha Peer
Sound Design & Operation - Larry Rusinsky
Music - Bridgit Rutz
Graphic Designer - Melissa Muldoon assisted by Luke Wark
Program - Ron Baumanis
Horticultural Advisor - Linda Lee Austin
House Managers - Melissa Henderson, Patty Branam
Photographer - Francyn Chomic and Mary Kumbier
Videographer -
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| DIRECTOR COMMENTS
This is a delightful and extremely funny play about
finding your dreams and going after them despite the obstacles. We have a wonderful cast
including a very large number of cameo actors - everyday people who have joined us on the
stage. Some of these cameo actors are experienced actors, but for most, this is their
first experience on the stage since playing "a butterfly in my 3rd grade play."
Many are members of local garden and social clubs. I encourage you to get together with
friends and join us for a wonderful evening (or afternoon) of fellowship, flowers and a
little fertilizer.
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THE REVIEW: Printed in the Ann Arbor News, Friday, May 2, 2003