December 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2010At the Warehouse Theatre

The

Iola Community TheatreProduction of

Staged & Directed by

Kim Strickler

Plaid Tidings is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

Tel: (212)541-4684, Fax: (212)397-4684, www.MTIShows.com

Original Forever Plaid vocal & musical arrangements by James RaittVocal and Musical Arrangements by

James Raitt, Brad Ellis, Raymond Berg, David SnyderMusical Continuity & Supervision by David SnyderOriginal Direction & Musical Staging by Stuart Ross

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Production StaffDirector ............................................................................................ Kim StricklerAssistant Director/Stage Manager .................................................... Dolores HoffChoreography ........................................................... Liz Ulrich, Reagan WebsterSet & Lighting Design ................................................................ Richard SpencerProduction Manager ........................................................................ Pam TresslerLights ............................................................................................. Angie TerhuneProperties .......................................................... Angie Terhune, Charlene LevansSound ................................................................ Katie Terhune, Richard SpencerCostumes ......................................................................................... Dolores HoffConstruction ............................ Richard Spencer, Jim Talkington, Caleb SpencerHair & Makeup ......................................................... Sabra Aguirre, Kim StricklerPublicity ......................................................................................... Pam TresslerProgram .................................................................................................. Dee SellDecorations ............................. Charlene Levans, Angie Terhune, Janelle Wolf Servers ................ Kappa Alpha Chapter of Phi Tau Omega Sorority, & Volunteers

New Faces at ICT

Cast(In Order of Appearance)

Frankie ...................................................................................... Skylar StricklerSparky .................................................................................... David Gilham Jinx ............................................................................................ Bryan JohnsonSmudge ................................................................................................ Bill WolfUsher/Messenger ..................................................................... Maggie TerhuneVoice Over ........................................................................................ Jeff Cokely

MusiciansPiano ........................................................................................... Treca JacksonBase ................................................................................................. Tom WheatPercussion ........................................................................................ Todd Willis

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank the following who helped make this production a success:Allen Community College, Bowlus Fine Arts Center, City of Iola, IHS LeadershipClass, IHS Singers, Iola City Band, Iola Register, Kappa Alpha Chapter of Phi TauOmega Sorority, KIKS / KIOL Radio, Pat Powell, Ravin Printing, Sophisticated Rose,Treasurer Chest

Iola Community Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support and assistance provided by the generousfriends that have aided in this production. If we have missed anyone, please forgive our mistake.

The Iola Community Theatre Board of Directors

Keith Goering Nicolle Hoepker Dolores HoffDan Johnson Jan Knewtson Nancy Maier

Margaret Robb Dee Sell Richard SpencerKim Strickler Jim Talkington Karen Toland

Pam Tressler Saundra Upshaw

Photography, videotaping, or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Musical Numbers

Act I

#1 Opening Fanfare#2 On February 9th#3 Deus Ex Plaid#4 What Happens#5 Strangers In Paradise#6 Amor/Hallelujah#7 Moments Underscore#8 Holiday for Plaids

After Holiday Underscore#9 Sh-Boom#10 A Psycho Christmas#11 The Most Wonderful Time/Merry Christmas#12 Bésame Mucho/Kiss of Fire#13 Mambo Italiano#14 Mistletoe Music#15 Holiday Catering Drill#16 Christmas Calypso

Calypso Tag

15 Minute Intermission

Act II

#17 Entr’act#18 Holiday Talk#19 Cool Yule#20 ‘Twuz The Nite B4#21 Let it Snow#22 Newspaper Underscore#23 The Christmas Cardigan

Mambo In Winter WonderlandSwell BackupsComo Underscore/We Wish You a Merry Christmas

#24 It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas#25 Ed Sullivan (I’ll Be Home for Christmas)#26 Finale Part I (Merry Christmas/The Wassail Song)

Finale Part II (Home for the Holidays)Finale Part III (Jingle Bells)

#27 Closing Underscore#28 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas#29 Curtain Call Music

This program is presented in part by the Kansas Arts Commission, a state agency, and the NationalEndowment for the Arts, a federal agency which believes that a great nation deserves great art.

For those of you who have never seen Forever Plaid, we’ve included notes from the original production - it’s a goodback-story. For those of you who have seen PLAID, I sincerely want to take this opportunity to say, “Thank you forcoming back and sharing your very precious time with us.”

For over a decade, I resisted creating a holiday sequel based on FOREVER PLAID. I was stubborn about it.Sequels are for movies - like RAMBO, LORD OF THE RINGS, HOME ALONE, LEGALLY BLONDE, INIDANA JONES,HARRY POTTER, etc. I tried to explain this when I was approached to create a “follow up” to FP. (Can you imagine- PLAID ALONE TWO, LEGALLY PLAID, SPARKY POTTER AND THE CUMMERBUND OF FIRE, THE LORD OF THEPLAIDS, INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF PLAID???.)

However, right after 9/11, I was approached by the PASADENA PLAYHOUSE to create a Holiday edition of PLAID.It was at a time when we all needed a little joy and a little cozy Holiday fun to lift spirits. FORVER PLAID has beenembraced by many wonderful communities, so I attemped to creat a little Holiday Party of Plaid for the Playhouse.After the first year of the show, various other theatres asked if they could do PLAID TIDINGS. Over the past fewyears the show has evolved to what you are going to experience tonight (or this afternoon).

Each year brings its share of joys and tribulations for the world, our country and our loved ones. Here’s hopinga little toasty, cozy, musical, holiday cheer will put you in the mood to appreciate all the good stuff that is alwaysaround us.

Amor/Alleluia, Music, Lyrics, Arranged by James RaitBesame Mucho, Music & Lyrics by Consuelo Velázquez, English Lyrics by Sunny Skylar, Arranged by Brad EllisCarol of the Bells, Arranged by David Snyder & Raymond BergThe Christmas Song, Music & Lyrics Arranged by David SnyderChristmas Talk, Music & Arrangement by Brad Ellis, Lyrics by Brad Ellis & Stuart RossCool YuleMusic & Lyrics by Steve Allen, Arranged by Brad EllisDay-O, Music & Lyrics by Willliam Attaway & Irving BurgieDeus Ex Plaid, Arranged by James RaittThe Dreidel Song, Traditional, Arranged by David SnyderFeverHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Music & Lyrics by HughMartin & Ralph Blane, Pulished by EMI FeisCatalog, Inc., Arranged by James RaittHey ThereHoliday for Strings, Music by David Rose, Lyrics by Sammy Gallop, ©1944 (Renewed) David Rose PublishingCo. (ASCAP) All Rights Reserved, Used by Permission, Arranged by Brad EllisHome For The Hoidays, Music & Lyrics by Robert llen & Al Stillman, Used by Permission of Charlie DeitcherProductions, Inc. and Kitty Anne Music Co. Inc., Arranged by James Raitt I’ll Be Home for Christmas ArrangedbyRaymind BergIt's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, Arranged by Ryamond BergJamaica FarewellJoy to the WorldJingle Bells, Traditional Music & Lyrics, Arranged by James RaittKingston MarketKiss of Fire, Music & Lyrics by Lester Allen & Robert Hill, Adapted from “El Choclo” by A. g. VIlloldo, Used byPermissionof Universal Music, Arranged by Brad EllisLet It Snow, Nusic & Lyrics by, Arranged by Raymond Berg & David SnyderLittle Town of Bethlehem, Nusic & Lyrics by orman Span, Arranged by James RaittMambo ItalianoMatilda, Music & Lyrics by Norman Span, Used by Permission of MCA Music Publishing, a Division of MCA Inc.,Arranged by James RaittMele Kalikimaka, Music & Lyrics by Alex R. Anderson, Used by Permission of Universal Music, Arranged byJames RaittMerry Christmas, Music & Lyrics by Fred Spielman & Janice Raitt, Published by EMI Robbins Catalog Inc.A Mixmaster Christmas, Traditional, Arranged by Brad Ellis & Raymond BergMoments to Remember, Music by Robert Allen, Lyrics by Al Stillman, Used by Permission of LArry Spier, Inc. &Charlie Dietcher Productions, Arranged by James RaittMr. Santa, (authorized version of Mr. Sandman), Music & Lyrics by F. D. Ballard, Used by Permission of EdwinH. Morris & Company, a Division of MPL Communications Inc.Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Music & Lyrics by John D. Marks, Arranged by David SnyderSha-Boom (Life Could Be A Dream), Music & Lyrics by Jimmy Keyes, Carl Feaster, Floyd McRae & WilliamsEdwards, ©1954 (Renewed) Unichappll Music Inc. (BMI), All Righs Reserved, Used by Permission, Arranged byJames RaittStranger In Paradise, Music & Lyrics by George Forrest & Robert Craig Wright, Arranged by James Raitt'TWUZ THA NITE B4 XMAS, Based on the poem Twas the Night Before Chrismas by Clement Wood, Arranged byJames RaittWe Wish You a Perry Christmas

Musical Continuity Throughout by David Snyder

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In addition to those listed for their contributions of talent and time in this production,Iola Community Theatre would like to express our appreciation of the following individualsand firms who have provided financial support for the 2010 / 2011 season:

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