TABLE OF CONTENTS
A Special Word from the Director (pg 1)
The Cast (pg. 2)
Who's Who in the Cast (pg. 4–8)
The Crew (pg. 9-10)
Additional Crew (pg. 11)
Main Street Theatre Board (pg. 11)
MST Mission and Vision (pg. 10)
The Lamplighters Circle (pg. 15)
Upcoming (pg. 16)
Special Thanks (pg. 16)
The Cast (pg. 2)
Who's Who in the Cast (pg. 4–8)
The Crew (pg. 9-10)
Additional Crew (pg. 11)
Main Street Theatre Board (pg. 11)
MST Mission and Vision (pg. 10)
The Lamplighters Circle (pg. 15)
Upcoming (pg. 16)
Special Thanks (pg. 16)
A SPECIAL WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR
Main Street Theatre began ten years ago with the mission of creating a place where the community of Tucker could produce, participate in, and experience the world of theatrical performance. In those ten years, this company has produced comedies, tragedies, dramas, murder mysteries, dinner theatre, established plays, and original productions, all utilizing the expertise and talent of the Tucker community.
This year, MST took a giant leap into the world of musical theatre with this wonderful production of Oliver! This musical tells the story of Charles Dickens’ novel of the same name, chronicling the plight of a young orphan as he searches the world for a place where he can be loved. On his journey, he is abused, used, and taken in by those who feign love but only wish to use him. He witnesses comradery with the gang, brutality in Bill Sikes, compassion and beauty in Nancy, and finally love and a family.
Oliver is considered one of Dickens’ social novels designed to draw the audience’s attention to the plight of the poor and the corruption of the institutions designed to take care of them. This, like so many of Dickens’ work, reveals the underbelly of the world with its greed, violence, and abuse, especially at the expense of children. But, also like the works of Dickens, it reveals that there is hope and compassion. It is a story of rescue and of coming home.
I am immensely grateful to be able to participate in this great leap forward for Main Street Theatre in telling the story of one of Dickens’ most loved characters.
With much thanks,
Candace Lambert
This year, MST took a giant leap into the world of musical theatre with this wonderful production of Oliver! This musical tells the story of Charles Dickens’ novel of the same name, chronicling the plight of a young orphan as he searches the world for a place where he can be loved. On his journey, he is abused, used, and taken in by those who feign love but only wish to use him. He witnesses comradery with the gang, brutality in Bill Sikes, compassion and beauty in Nancy, and finally love and a family.
Oliver is considered one of Dickens’ social novels designed to draw the audience’s attention to the plight of the poor and the corruption of the institutions designed to take care of them. This, like so many of Dickens’ work, reveals the underbelly of the world with its greed, violence, and abuse, especially at the expense of children. But, also like the works of Dickens, it reveals that there is hope and compassion. It is a story of rescue and of coming home.
I am immensely grateful to be able to participate in this great leap forward for Main Street Theatre in telling the story of one of Dickens’ most loved characters.
With much thanks,
Candace Lambert
THE CAST
OLIVER
Ricky Grimes
FAGIN
David Gregory
THE ARTFUL DODGER
Michael Bernard
BILL SIKES
Will Hiltman
NANCY
Harlie Sawtelle
BET
Coco Perkins
MR. BUMBLE
Charles Bohanan
MRS. CORNEY
Sarah Mason
MR. SOWBERRY
Jacob Arkin
MRS. SOWBERRY
Nicole Nappo
CHARLOTTE
Morgan Chislett
NOAH CLAYPOLE
Evan Brandonisio
MR. GRIMWIG
Wayne Kelley
MRS. BEDWIN
Parks Dickey
MR. BROWNLOW
David Andignac
CHARLEY BATES
Amelia Waters
ORPHAN, GANG
Sadie Brown
ORPHAN, GANG
LiliaRose Johnson
ORPHAN, GANG
Sid Swaminathan
MILKMAID, ENSEMBLE
Maddie Westbrook
Ricky Grimes
FAGIN
David Gregory
THE ARTFUL DODGER
Michael Bernard
BILL SIKES
Will Hiltman
NANCY
Harlie Sawtelle
BET
Coco Perkins
MR. BUMBLE
Charles Bohanan
MRS. CORNEY
Sarah Mason
MR. SOWBERRY
Jacob Arkin
MRS. SOWBERRY
Nicole Nappo
CHARLOTTE
Morgan Chislett
NOAH CLAYPOLE
Evan Brandonisio
MR. GRIMWIG
Wayne Kelley
MRS. BEDWIN
Parks Dickey
MR. BROWNLOW
David Andignac
CHARLEY BATES
Amelia Waters
ORPHAN, GANG
Sadie Brown
ORPHAN, GANG
LiliaRose Johnson
ORPHAN, GANG
Sid Swaminathan
MILKMAID, ENSEMBLE
Maddie Westbrook
ORCHESTRA
BASS
Rob Mason
PERCUSSION
David Ray
PIANO
Katy Ray
KEYBOARD
James Roberts/Peggy Ray
Rob Mason
PERCUSSION
David Ray
PIANO
Katy Ray
KEYBOARD
James Roberts/Peggy Ray
The action of the play takes place in the Midlands outside of London in a workhouse for boys, an undertaker’s parlour, and in London in the slums and in an upper-class London Neighborhood.
Time: About 1850
ACT I
Scene1: Workhouse (early evening)
Scene 2: Widow Corney’s Parlour (later)
Scene 3: Undertaker’s Parlour (later that evening)
Scene 4: Undertaker’s Parlour (next morning)
Scene 5: Paddington Green (one week later)
Scene 6: Thieves Kitchen (later)
Scene 7: The Street (same day)
10-minute intermission
ACT II
Scene 1: Three Cripples, a Public House (the following evening)
Scene 2: Brownlow’s House and the street outside (two weeks later)
Scene 3: Thieves Kitchen (later)
Scene 4: Widow Corney’ s Parlour (a few days later)
Scene 5: Brownlow’s Drawing Room (later)
Scene 6: London Bridge (at night)
Time: About 1850
ACT I
Scene1: Workhouse (early evening)
Scene 2: Widow Corney’s Parlour (later)
Scene 3: Undertaker’s Parlour (later that evening)
Scene 4: Undertaker’s Parlour (next morning)
Scene 5: Paddington Green (one week later)
Scene 6: Thieves Kitchen (later)
Scene 7: The Street (same day)
10-minute intermission
ACT II
Scene 1: Three Cripples, a Public House (the following evening)
Scene 2: Brownlow’s House and the street outside (two weeks later)
Scene 3: Thieves Kitchen (later)
Scene 4: Widow Corney’ s Parlour (a few days later)
Scene 5: Brownlow’s Drawing Room (later)
Scene 6: London Bridge (at night)
WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST
RICKY GRIMES (Oliver) is thrilled to make his Main Street Theatre debut in Oliver! He has danced multiple roles in the Northeast Atlanta Ballet’s productions of The Nutcracker and performed in several school plays at Livsey Elementary. Ricky brings passion and excitement to everything he does. When he’s not acting or dancing, he stays active with friends and participates in a variety of extracurricular activities, from Math Club to sports. He is grateful for the support of his family, friends, teachers, and castmates and hopes you enjoy the show!
DAVID GREGORY (Fagin) has lived in Tucker since 1999 and is thrilled to be working with Main Street Theatre for the first time. David has played Fagin before (in 1977; he was 14). As an adult, he has appeared in shows like HMS Pinafore and Guys and Dolls and been a professional ComedySportz improviser. He has been a media creator for more than forty years and a college media instructor for twenty-five. Since 2016, he has been a proud “haunt actor” at Netherworld Haunted House—come see him Fall 2025! He gives many thanks and much love to his biggest supporters, fellow theater nerds Jacqui and Madeline. XOXO
MICHAEL BERNARD (Artful Dodger) is thrilled to be in his second production with Main Street Theatre. He began acting at the age of nine in his school’s Drama Club. Some of his past roles include Benny in My Classmate’s an Alien (Main Street Theatre), Jim Hawkins in Treasure Island (Lionheart Theatre Company), and Marlin in Finding Nemo Jr. (Briarlake Drama Club). Michael is thankful for the great job of the production team working behind the scenes, and is grateful for his friends and family’s love and constant support.
WILL HILTMAN (Bill Sikes) is thrilled to be back with Main Street Theatre and joining this cast of Oliver! He was born and raised in Atlanta and began theatre in middle school, playing the villainous Judd Fry in Oklahoma! A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Drama, he has previously enjoyed performing in Main Street Theatre’s productions of Sanders Family Christmas, Four Weddings and an Elvis, and Smoke on the Mountain: Homecoming. He’s glad to be sharing the stage with this talented cast and crew once again!
HARLIE SAWTELLE (Nancy) is excited to make her Main Street Theatre debut in Oliver! She has been acting since age six and has continued performing over the years. Some of her previous roles include Penny in Hairspray (Red Phoenix Theatre Company), Dory in Finding Nemo Jr. (Red Phoenix Theatre Company), and Maria in The Sound of Music (Smokerise Academy of the Arts). When she’s not on stage performing, you can find her taking dance classes and spending time with friends. She is grateful to her friends and family for their continued love and support. Enjoy the show!
COCO PERKINS (Bet) is ecstatic to be a part of his second MST production—this time onstage! A soon-to-be graduate from DeKalb School of the Arts, he made his professional debut last summer through the Alliance Theatre’s Palefksy Collision Project, and remains involved there as a member of Teen Ensemble. Other credits include Mr Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors (D.S.A.), Soldier Doll/Rat King in The Nutcracker (D.S.A.), and Juror #11 in 12 Angry Jurors, for which he won Best Actor for a regional One Act Play competition. He hopes to pursue the performing arts into college, and can’t wait to see where his theatrical journey may take him next!
CHARLES BOHANAN (Mr. Bumble) will be known to MST audiences for The Sunshine Boys, Laughing Stock, and Four Weddings and an Elvis. He has appeared on many local stages since the 1970s, most recently in Sweat, Second Samuel, and Disaster (Onstage Atlanta), Baskerville and The Fantasticks (Merely Players Presents), The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Live Arts), Guys and Dolls (Players Guild @ Sugar Hill), A View from the Bridge (Lionheart), Over Coffee (Authenticity Theatre), and Jimmy Carter Stage Left (Carter Center). You can see him frequently on Atlanta streets playing trombone with the Seed and Feed Marching Abominable.
DAVID ANDIGNAC (Mr. Brownlow) studied and performed improv at the Whole World Theater for five years. He performed improvised speaking roles on Personal Injury Court (Morton v Abernathy) and an unaired pilot. He also appeared in Main Street Theatre’s productions of Death by Chocolate, Things My Mother Taught Me, A Murderous Scandal in Tuckerton, Harvey, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. During the day he is an Alliance Director for Oracle Software. David thanks his wife, Heather, and children – Davey, Gracie and Ben - for their love and support
JACOB ARKIN (Mr. Sowerberry) is delighted to be a part of Main Street Theatre’s first musical. A senior in high school, this is his second production with MST, having played Dick Simmering in last year’s production of Death by Chocolate. Some of his favorite roles (other than that one) include Major-General Stanley in The Pirates of Penzance (Decatur Community Players), Gomez in The Addams Family (SRAA), and Man in Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone (SRAA). Jacob would like to thank his family for being supportive of his time commitments as well as the cast and crew for being so welcoming.
MORGAN CHISLETT (Charlotte) is making her onstage debut in Oliver! Previously, Morgan worked backstage with Main Street Theatre as props master for Steel Magnolias and Kodachrome. By day, Morgan is a library worker in the DeKalb County Public Library system, and by dawn she is usually at the local barn where she has been hanging out with horses for the last decade or so. Morgan is grateful to this community for acting as her gateway into the theatre world, and can’t wait for more, please.
WAYNE KELLEY (Mr. Grimwig) is very happy to be cast in another Main Street Theatre production. He is honored to work with this very talented cast of younger and older performers, as well as the amazing director, Candace. On stage, Wayne has played a psychiatrist, a furniture maker, a prison warden, Santa Claus, a cab driver, a retired British Army Major, and another doctor. He has also been stage manager, assistant director, costumer, dramaturge, and props manager on various productions. He directed a vignette from Almost, Maine for Banned Together: A Censorship Cabaret.
EVAN BRANDONISIO (Noah Claypole) is excited to be a part of his first musical in many years! You may remember him from 99X, ROCK 100.5 or voicing a bevy of other stuff and being a host of far too many podcasts. In 2019 he was awarded Creative Loafing’s “Best Radio Personality of the Year”, as well as “Best Comedy Show of the Year” for Cineprov, which you can still catch every month at The Tara Theater. He hopes you enjoy the show!
PARKS DICKEY (Mrs. Bedwin) is overjoyed to be making her Atlanta theater debut at Main Street Theatre! She is a true Midwestern princess hailing all the way from Minnesota. She studied theater at Marquette University where she continued to grow her love for the arts. Some favorite credits of hers include Mamma Mia (Tanya), Peter and the Starcatcher (Blackstache) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Shwarzy). She’d like to thank her incredibly supportive partner who inspired her to continue pursuing theatre, and her mom who gets to watch every show from the best seat in the house.
NICOLE NAPPO (Mrs. Sowerberry) is thrilled to be appearing in her first Main Street Theatre production. Some past favorite roles include Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly, Ms Hannigan in Annie, (Holy Cross Theatre Ministry), Rev. Mother Mary Regina in Nunsense (Onstage Atlanta), Mother Superior in Sister Act (Newton Cty Arts Asso.), and three seasons as Mrs. Claus in A Stone Mountain Christmas. She appeared most recently as The Book Fairy in The Enchanted Bookshop (Lionheart Theatre). Nicole has also Directed/Music-Directed/Choreographed over twenty years worth of school/church/community productions. She is a wife and mother of four, and is now in her favorite role, Leo’s Nona.
AMELIA WATERS (Charley Bates) is thrilled to be making her theater debut in the Main Street Theatre production of Oliver! Amelia has been acting in film and television since age 8, with credits including Sweet Magnolia (background), Stranger Things (background), Feel Blue/Less Than I Do (Young Leah), and Guardians of The Galaxy (Star Child). Passionate about storytelling, she loves bringing characters to life on both the screen and stage. When not performing, she enjoys singing, dancing, drawing, and writing. Amelia is grateful to her friends and family for their love and support and would like to thank all those involved in Oliver! for making this one of the most rewarding experiences of her life.
SADIE BROWN (Orphan, Gang) is excited to be making her first appearance with Main Street Theatre in Oliver! Sadie is from Atlanta and has been acting for two years with a handful of plays but this is her first musical! Before acting though, she has been accustomed to roleplay as she loves to play Dungeons and Dragons. She also loves to create art, play video games, swim and listen to music. Sadie loves to make friends and is looking forward to entertaining you with some new ones in this play!
LILIAROSE JOHNSON (Orphan, Gang) is excited to be in her first production with Main Street Theatre and hopes to one day be an on film actress. She is third generation Atlantan and been acting for 6 years in musical and creative theater. Along with acting, LiliaRose has a passion for aerial silks, music, animals, dance and cosmetology. Her family and friends are very important to her. She is excited to be on this adventure with her cousin and best friend, Sadie making new friends along the way. She hopes to have another opportunity to act with Main Street Theater in the near future.
SID Swaminathan (Orphan, Gang) is thrilled to make his stage debut in Main Street Theatre’s production of Oliver! He is nine years old and a third grader at Drew Charter School Elementary Academy in the East Lake neighborhood. Previous credits include a class play about rocks (narrator) and another class play, also about rocks (Ghost Lion). Besides acting and singing, Sid likes geography, video games, and going to basketball games with his dad. Thank you to Mom, Dad, Nan, Nana, Papa, Aaji, and Thatha for all of your support!
MADDIE WESTBROOK (Milk Maid, Ensemble, Dance Captain) is thrilled to be back with Main Street Theatre! This is her 4th show with them and she has recently performed as Lavender in Matilda Jr with Tucker Middle. Outside of acting she plays cello in her school orchestra and is Secretary of the TMS FBLA Club (Future Business Leaders of America). Her favorite musical is Cinderella and it inspired her to pursue acting. She feels that “being on stage with such a great community is a gift” and would like to thank everyone who made this possible.
THE CREW
CANDACE LAMBERT (Director) received a BFA in theatre from FSU and came to Atlanta where she earned an MA in theatre from GSU and acted in productions around town. When she retired three years ago after 17 years of teaching acting and directing competition and mainstage shows at DeKalb School of the Arts, she returned to the stage post pandemic in productions at Dunwoody Stage Door, Woodstock Arts, and Contemporary Classics. Candace joined Main Street Theatre as an actor in two dinner theatres and most recently as Veta in Harvey. She is thrilled to participate in the first musical at MST. She knows the audience will love this production and that it is only the beginning.
KATHY RAY (Musical Director) is privileged to work on MST’s first full-length musical. She’s known for her role as the piano-playing cousin in MST’s productions of the Smoke on the Mountain trilogy. She worked with the Arcado Theatre Company in Sweet Charity and Annie Get Your Gun, and with First Baptist Church Tucker’s productions of Smoke on the Mountain and Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She was also in Godspell and stage manager for Pirates of Penzance at UGA. She is Atlanta born and bred and a retired media specialist from Pebblebrook High School in Cobb County. “Be still and know that I am God.” Ps. 46:10.
MARIA KARRES-WILLIAMS (Choreographer) is the Middle School/Upper School Theatre Director at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School. She has received six nominations for directing, choreography, and production at the Shuler Hensley Awards for Excellence in Georgia High School Musical Theatre. In addition to choreographing Oliver!, Maria is proud to say that she’s been a part of Main Street Theatre for 10 years, including as director of Smoke on the Mountain, Sanders Family Christmas, and Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming as well as Stage Manager for the inaugural production of Harvey! Many thanks and much love to her husband, John.
TONJA BRIDGES (Stage Manager) joined the Main Street Theatre board in 2022. She worked alongside her teenage son James as stagehand for Laughing Stock before stage managing MST’s productions of Steel Magnolias and Harvey. In real life, Tonja is a healthcare communications professional and a devoted Broadway musical fan. Many thanks to her husband, Jim, and to her kids for letting her play with this wonderful cast and crew!
MERLE WESTBROOK (Producer) is positively thrilled to produce Oliver! and bring a bit of Broadway to Tucker. She’s always dreamed of staging a musical at MST. Favorite performances include Clairee in Steel Magnolias and Veta Louise in Harvey (2015). As Artistic Director, she is proud that MST continues to attract newcomers to the theatre family and is committed to providing a creative, safe, and fun environment for all. Thanks to this remarkable cast for bringing this incredible story to life and to her Westbrook Clan. She’s beyond happy to be working with her sweet husband David and their amazing Maddie.
DAVE CONLEY (Set Design) enjoys the comradery of working with the talented and dedicated people of Main Street Theatre. Envisioning and building sets is a great creative outlet to occupy his retirement days. His career skills of designing, fabricating, and managing projects are a natural fit for this task. With each new play he creates an immersive world for the actors and audience. And each set has its own challenges to be solved. Dave lives in Tucker with his lovely wife Laurie, who also volunteers with Main Street Theatre.
CHARLIE WASMER (Sound Design) is absolutely thrilled to be part of the production of Oliver! He has always loved the magic of theater and is excited to help bring this beloved classic to life in a way that is sure to captivate. Being involved in the creative process behind the scenes is a rewarding experience, and Charlie is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a wonderful production. He is honored to be part of the Main Street Theatre family and to pursue his passion for the arts. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
TOMIKO NICHOLS (Costume Director) is excited to work with MST again in this new capacity. Her debut with MST was in the role of Sweet Pea in Death by Chocolate. After assisting with costumes for Harvey she was tapped for Costume Director for Oliver! She’s produced many children’s plays and musicals as Owner/Exec Director of the NE Atlanta Drama Kids franchise for 7 years as well as leading the Theater Ministry for 10 years at Unity Atlanta church. She’d like to thank her amazing assistant, Megan Johnston, and her mother VP Emerson, a costume and clothing designer who gave her the love of theater.
KATHY RAY (Musical Director) is privileged to work on MST’s first full-length musical. She’s known for her role as the piano-playing cousin in MST’s productions of the Smoke on the Mountain trilogy. She worked with the Arcado Theatre Company in Sweet Charity and Annie Get Your Gun, and with First Baptist Church Tucker’s productions of Smoke on the Mountain and Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She was also in Godspell and stage manager for Pirates of Penzance at UGA. She is Atlanta born and bred and a retired media specialist from Pebblebrook High School in Cobb County. “Be still and know that I am God.” Ps. 46:10.
MARIA KARRES-WILLIAMS (Choreographer) is the Middle School/Upper School Theatre Director at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School. She has received six nominations for directing, choreography, and production at the Shuler Hensley Awards for Excellence in Georgia High School Musical Theatre. In addition to choreographing Oliver!, Maria is proud to say that she’s been a part of Main Street Theatre for 10 years, including as director of Smoke on the Mountain, Sanders Family Christmas, and Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming as well as Stage Manager for the inaugural production of Harvey! Many thanks and much love to her husband, John.
TONJA BRIDGES (Stage Manager) joined the Main Street Theatre board in 2022. She worked alongside her teenage son James as stagehand for Laughing Stock before stage managing MST’s productions of Steel Magnolias and Harvey. In real life, Tonja is a healthcare communications professional and a devoted Broadway musical fan. Many thanks to her husband, Jim, and to her kids for letting her play with this wonderful cast and crew!
MERLE WESTBROOK (Producer) is positively thrilled to produce Oliver! and bring a bit of Broadway to Tucker. She’s always dreamed of staging a musical at MST. Favorite performances include Clairee in Steel Magnolias and Veta Louise in Harvey (2015). As Artistic Director, she is proud that MST continues to attract newcomers to the theatre family and is committed to providing a creative, safe, and fun environment for all. Thanks to this remarkable cast for bringing this incredible story to life and to her Westbrook Clan. She’s beyond happy to be working with her sweet husband David and their amazing Maddie.
DAVE CONLEY (Set Design) enjoys the comradery of working with the talented and dedicated people of Main Street Theatre. Envisioning and building sets is a great creative outlet to occupy his retirement days. His career skills of designing, fabricating, and managing projects are a natural fit for this task. With each new play he creates an immersive world for the actors and audience. And each set has its own challenges to be solved. Dave lives in Tucker with his lovely wife Laurie, who also volunteers with Main Street Theatre.
CHARLIE WASMER (Sound Design) is absolutely thrilled to be part of the production of Oliver! He has always loved the magic of theater and is excited to help bring this beloved classic to life in a way that is sure to captivate. Being involved in the creative process behind the scenes is a rewarding experience, and Charlie is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a wonderful production. He is honored to be part of the Main Street Theatre family and to pursue his passion for the arts. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
TOMIKO NICHOLS (Costume Director) is excited to work with MST again in this new capacity. Her debut with MST was in the role of Sweet Pea in Death by Chocolate. After assisting with costumes for Harvey she was tapped for Costume Director for Oliver! She’s produced many children’s plays and musicals as Owner/Exec Director of the NE Atlanta Drama Kids franchise for 7 years as well as leading the Theater Ministry for 10 years at Unity Atlanta church. She’d like to thank her amazing assistant, Megan Johnston, and her mother VP Emerson, a costume and clothing designer who gave her the love of theater.
ADDITIONAL CREW
Rory Barrett
Props
Sheila Bissonnette
Box Office
Brian Chambers
Graphics/Photography
Sabrina Chambers
Costume Assistant
Laurie Conley
Set Decoration
Sandy Dalton
Set Decoration
Tom Difulco
Set Construction
Sawyer Ennis
Video Editor
Gary Goettling
Publicity
Elizabeth Grimes
Green Room Assistant
Scott Hartman
Video Director
Kym Howe
Props
Jerri Jenkins
Concessions
Megan Johnston
Asst. Costume Director
Adam ManchesteR
Crew Chief
Jonn McDaniel
Set Construction
Maureen Miles
Makeup
Brittany Morgan
Set Decoration
Barbara Morris
Makeup Design
Victoria Nichols
Costume Assistant
Heather Phillips
Set Decoration
Carly Sharec
Publicity
Walter Stark
Set Construction
Michelle Tanen
Makeup
Donna Thompson
House Manager
Vicki Warren
House Manager
Sandi Waters
Makeup
David Westbrook
Technical Director
Props
Sheila Bissonnette
Box Office
Brian Chambers
Graphics/Photography
Sabrina Chambers
Costume Assistant
Laurie Conley
Set Decoration
Sandy Dalton
Set Decoration
Tom Difulco
Set Construction
Sawyer Ennis
Video Editor
Gary Goettling
Publicity
Elizabeth Grimes
Green Room Assistant
Scott Hartman
Video Director
Kym Howe
Props
Jerri Jenkins
Concessions
Megan Johnston
Asst. Costume Director
Adam ManchesteR
Crew Chief
Jonn McDaniel
Set Construction
Maureen Miles
Makeup
Brittany Morgan
Set Decoration
Barbara Morris
Makeup Design
Victoria Nichols
Costume Assistant
Heather Phillips
Set Decoration
Carly Sharec
Publicity
Walter Stark
Set Construction
Michelle Tanen
Makeup
Donna Thompson
House Manager
Vicki Warren
House Manager
Sandi Waters
Makeup
David Westbrook
Technical Director
MAIN STREET THEATRE BOARD
Sabrina Chambers
President
Christa Sfameni
Vice President
Merle Westbrook
Artistic Director
Sheila Bissonnette
Treasurer
Amy Trocchi
Secretary
Tonja Bridges
Member
Jerri Jenkins
Member
Ed King
Member
Camille Mahdi
Member
Jonn McDaniel
Member
Angie Ward Dykes
Member
President
Christa Sfameni
Vice President
Merle Westbrook
Artistic Director
Sheila Bissonnette
Treasurer
Amy Trocchi
Secretary
Tonja Bridges
Member
Jerri Jenkins
Member
Ed King
Member
Camille Mahdi
Member
Jonn McDaniel
Member
Angie Ward Dykes
Member
OUR MISSION
To produce superior theatrical experiences that entertain and connect the community of Tucker with the arts and with each other.
OUR VISION
To be a successful and exciting community theatre company that:
- Enhances cultural activities in and around Tucker and the surrounding communities
- Encourages people of all ages to get involved in the arts
- Brings the diverse community of Tucker together
- Creates a theatrical destination outside of Atlanta
THE LAMPLIGHTERS CIRCLE
Through generous contributions from our Lamplighters, we are constantly working to make the theatrical experience at Main Street Theatre the best it can be. Because of your gifts, we’re in our TENTH season of bringing excellent theatrical experiences to the Tucker community! With your amazing support, we’re thrilled to be on the stage of the Bill Hines Auditorium at Tucker Recreation Center. We continue our efforts to enhance the Main Street Theatre experience for both our audience and volunteers. YOU have made it possible for us to be Tucker’s community theatre. THANK YOU
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
$1,000+
Kay & John Entrekin
Christa & Joe Sfameni*
PRODUCER
$500+
Frank & Gaye Auman
Dave & Laurie Conley
Dawn Hines*
Neal & Jo Stubblefield
DIRECTOR
$250+
Sheila Bissonnette
Tonja & Jim Bridges
William Carmichael II
Spencer Carr
John Gronwall & Joan Netzel
Jonn & Susan McDaniel*
Angie Ward
Merle & David Westbrook*
Trackside Tavern
(in honor of Thaddeus Nifong)
STAGE MANAGER
$100+
Katie Beacham
Charles Bohanan
Brian & Sabrina Chambers*
Ellen Clay
Christine Davis
John Frankllin
Susan Ganser
Jerri Jenkins
Marla Krohn
Camille Mahdi
Samantha Newman
Matt Robbins
Kimber Shray
Beth Thompson
Amy Trocchi
Scott Topping & George Wellborn
Trecina Wiggins
ACTOR
$50+
Robert Bodimer
Dianne Hiltman
Athena Jones
Cheryl Kasper
$1,000+
Kay & John Entrekin
Christa & Joe Sfameni*
PRODUCER
$500+
Frank & Gaye Auman
Dave & Laurie Conley
Dawn Hines*
Neal & Jo Stubblefield
DIRECTOR
$250+
Sheila Bissonnette
Tonja & Jim Bridges
William Carmichael II
Spencer Carr
John Gronwall & Joan Netzel
Jonn & Susan McDaniel*
Angie Ward
Merle & David Westbrook*
Trackside Tavern
(in honor of Thaddeus Nifong)
STAGE MANAGER
$100+
Katie Beacham
Charles Bohanan
Brian & Sabrina Chambers*
Ellen Clay
Christine Davis
John Frankllin
Susan Ganser
Jerri Jenkins
Marla Krohn
Camille Mahdi
Samantha Newman
Matt Robbins
Kimber Shray
Beth Thompson
Amy Trocchi
Scott Topping & George Wellborn
Trecina Wiggins
ACTOR
$50+
Robert Bodimer
Dianne Hiltman
Athena Jones
Cheryl Kasper
* Indicates a member of the 2017-18 inaugural Lamplighters Circle
If you would like to become a member of the Lamplighters Circle, visit www.MainStreetTheatre.org for more information.
If you would like to become a member of the Lamplighters Circle, visit www.MainStreetTheatre.org for more information.
UPCOMING
Adapted from the book by E. B. White
By Joseph Robbinette
By Joseph Robbinette
April 18 – May 3, 2025
Wrapping up MST’s Season of Classics, we are delighted to present this timeless children’s story. Come meet Fern, Wilbur, and Charlotte. Share this beloved story of moral integrity and simple kindness with your young ones as you relive your own youth. Thanks to a generous grant from DeKalb County, Main Street Theatre will be presenting this show at Tucker Recreation Center this summer for six FREE performances!
Auditions for kids and adults will be held the first week of May. Follow us on Facebook or join our email list at tuckertheatre.org to be the first to find out about exact dates and times.
Auditions for kids and adults will be held the first week of May. Follow us on Facebook or join our email list at tuckertheatre.org to be the first to find out about exact dates and times.
SPECIAL THANKS
A community theatre is nothing without its community. Tucker citizens and groups make Main Street Theatre possible. We are grateful to each of the following groups and individuals:
Ross DeMocko for the loan of Bill Sike’s top hat.
Sarah Mason and the Theater Ministry at Holy Cross Catholic Church for the tankards and assorted props.
The Theater Ministry at Holy Cross for the loan of lighting and sound equipment.
James Smith and Rehoboth Baptist Church for the loan of our rehearsal piano there.
Kathy Ray and Peggy Ray for the donation of the electric keyboard.
Tomiko Nichols for the assorted fabrics donated to the theatre.
St. Andrews Presbyterian for providing us with emergency rehearsal space.
David Lukens, Ed Weaver and the SAPC Music Ministry for loan of the piano.
Maria Karres-Williams for the loan of petticoats and props from Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Theatre Department.
The amazing City of Tucker and its citizens for their continued support of community theatre.
The parents and extended family of our OLIVER! kids for the many hours spent shuttling actors to and from rehearsals, running lines, and all the amazing support and love you have provided your children and MST over the last three months! You are all amazing and Fagin would be happy to have you on his crew any day! Please consider yourself one of us. Welcome to the MST Family!
Sarah Mason and the Theater Ministry at Holy Cross Catholic Church for the tankards and assorted props.
The Theater Ministry at Holy Cross for the loan of lighting and sound equipment.
James Smith and Rehoboth Baptist Church for the loan of our rehearsal piano there.
Kathy Ray and Peggy Ray for the donation of the electric keyboard.
Tomiko Nichols for the assorted fabrics donated to the theatre.
St. Andrews Presbyterian for providing us with emergency rehearsal space.
David Lukens, Ed Weaver and the SAPC Music Ministry for loan of the piano.
Maria Karres-Williams for the loan of petticoats and props from Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Theatre Department.
The amazing City of Tucker and its citizens for their continued support of community theatre.
The parents and extended family of our OLIVER! kids for the many hours spent shuttling actors to and from rehearsals, running lines, and all the amazing support and love you have provided your children and MST over the last three months! You are all amazing and Fagin would be happy to have you on his crew any day! Please consider yourself one of us. Welcome to the MST Family!
