ON DECEMBER 8 TH & 9 TH IT WAS “NOW OR NEVER” FOR THE NOT QUITE READY
FOR PRIME TIME PLAYERS OF “LIVE FROM ST. V’s!”
Returning thespians, Kristen Burr, Jeffrey Burr, Mary Burr, Bob James, Valerie
James, Tom Klementowski, Jennifer Kline, Chris Knapp, Helen Knapp, Tom
Knapp, Tracy Molta, Dan Modugno, Jenn Modugno, Sue Overton, Michael Roth,
Katie Stanczyk and Tim Winterfield welcomed newcomers Mary Anne Ciccarelli,
Helen Knapp and Vincenzo Mangan to their troupe of players for an evening of
mayhem and fun.
Special thanks to Bob James, Our Producer Extraordinaire! The production would not have been possible without his dedication, diligence, and hard work. He is an amazing leader
in addition to being an all-around nice guy!
Here is a brief rundown of the skits that entertained our audience (and ourselves!)
-A group of 10 women come together each week to complain about their husbands
in “HUSBANDS ANONYMOUS.” The moderator of the group, Katie Stanczyk tries
to keep order, but Mary Anne Ciccarelli has something to say about what almost
everyone else has to say. The other members of the group are Kristen Burr, Mary
Burr, Valerie James, Jennifer Kline, Chris Knapp, Helen Knapp, Tracy Molta, Jenn
Modugno and Sue Overton.
-“SEAN HANNITY” (Time Winterfield) and surprise guest, former President Donald
Trump (Jeff Burr), started the evening off by announcing that Donald Trump
would be looking to an overlooked group of voters, “ex-cons” for help in winning
the election.
-A burglar, Tom Klementowski, pretends to be Alexa because he unplugged the
device to rob it.
-Kristen Burr tries to use cash at a credit card only DVD Store while clerk, Helen
Knapp, tries to explain the store is “CASHLESS” and calls on her supervisor,
Valerie James, for assistance.
-Mary Burr likes to look out the window at what is happening ‘ACROSS THE
ROAD” while her husband reads the newspaper and is only interested in what’s
for dinner. Mary thinks her neighbors, who are away, are donating things from
their house to charity. It was shocking for her to realize the items were from house which was her house that was being robbed while she peered out the window.
-Gracie Land (Sue Overton) hosts a 2023 ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO ELVIS PRESLEY
CONTEST. Fans, hyperventilating Mary Burr, Mary Anne Ciccarelli who was
hoping to see some gyrating while Valerie James, Jenn Modugno and Mary Anne
were ready to “Rock and Roll All Night.” Contestant #1, Pierre (Tim Winterfield)
sang or rather lip synced “Always on My Mind”, Contestant #2, Cliff (Dan
Modugno) lip synced “Hound Dog”, contestant #3 Cody (Bob James) lip synced
“Are You Lonesome Tonight”, contestant #4 Riley (Kristen Burr) lip synced “In
The Ghetto” while Brook (Tom Klementowski) lip synced & Jail House Rock.” Mary
Anne got her wish and saw lots of gyrating! The judges, Elton John (Jeff Burr),
Priscilla Presley (Tracy Molta) and Taylor Swift (Helen Knapp) couldn’t decide on
a winner and left it up to the audience to decide. They selected Cody (Bob James)
and he was crowned the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Champion.
-In “CALL CENTER,” Mary Burr plays a less than bright trainee for the Super
Budget Insurance Company, while her yelling supervisor/trainer, Mary Anne
Ciccarelli becomes more and more frustrated. Mary was brighter than one
thought as she soon discovers that the goal of each call is to deny claims. When
she was pronounced ready to take her first call, she was no match for Michael
Roth, who soon outsmarted her but not until he had to call three times because
Mary, following the training manual, hung up on him twice, in order to make a
claim.
-Katie Stanczyk played God in “GOD’S VISIT” while Bob James played the
confused visited person who called on God by saying “Oh, God.” God had a few
things to say about being irresponsibly called upon!
-In “THE LITTLE COUNTRY STAR,” narrated by Tracy Molta, Vincenzo Mangan
played the grandson of Michael Roth and Sue Overton. His wish was to be able to
sing a Christmas song at the Grand Ole Opry with his grandfather who once
performed there. Since Christmas is a time for miracles, it actually happened!
Many thanks go out to those who supported this endeavor and attended the
Dress Rehearsal on Friday or the Live Performance on Saturday. Judging by the
laughs and applause, a fun time was had by all! Speaking as a cast member, it
was, indeed, great fun!
Written by newcomer, Mary Anne Ciccarelli
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