Kevin GlaccumProducing Artistic Director

AZUKA THEATREpresents

by GREG KELLER

StarringBRENDAN DALTON & BRANDON PIERCE

Scenic Design Lighting Design Costume DesignMEGHAN JONES SHELLEY HICKLIN AMANDA SHARP

Sound Design Dramaturg Production Manager ANDREW NELSON SARAH OLLOVE MICHAEL KERNS

Production Stage ManagerLAUREN TRACY

Directed byKEVIN GLACCUM

Philadelphia Premiere!

September 11 – 22, 2013Azuka Theatre is a 501(c)(3) Not for profit organization

DUTCH MASTERS is produced by special arrangement with THE GERSH AGENCY, 41 Madison Avenue, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10010

DUTCH MASTERS recieved its professional world premiere at Berkshire Theatre Festival, Kate Maguire, Artistic Director, in July 2011.

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CASTSteve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brendan Dalton

Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brandon Pierce

There will be no intermission.

Please turn OFF all electronic devices prior to the performance. Photography or recording of this production,

including cell phones, is strictly prohibited.

Azuka Theatre is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance (GPCA).

Proud member of Off-Broad Street. Celebrating Philadelphia Independent Theater!

As artists we are often faced with asking ourselves tough questions, asking our audiences tough questions, digging deep to find the answers in ourselves and in each other. As I was reading Dutch Masters for thefirst time I realized I was getting a knot in my stomach. I think anyonewho has ridden public transportation in an urban environment mighthave had the same reaction. Who hasn’t had the experience of being in a subway/bus/rail car with someone who is too loud, too pushy, too inyour face? The fact that in this instance the loud individual was anAfrican American male, who constantly drops the ‘N’ word in his diatribeadded to this white man’s discomfort. Of course as theater artist I likework that makes me uncomfortable! Those are the kinds of plays thatmake me sit up and pay attention. I’m forced to question what’s makingme anxious and why.

We all bring our own experiences to the theater, and those experiencesimpact the way we see the play. I’m particularly attracted to theaterwhere I feel I may have no connection to the characters at the start of the play, and by the end I feel like we’ve all walked in the same shoes.Dutch Masters provides me with that experience; my pre-conceived notions are upended, my assumptions smashed. This isn’t an easy play:the language is harsh, the situations awkward and frightening. But asactor/playwright Tracy Letts said as he accepted his Tony Award, “We are the ones who say it to their faces”. I think you’ll find that this show does just that.

– Kevin Glaccum

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

WHO’S WHOBrendan Dalton (Steve)Brendan is thrilled to be back with Azuka this season. He was last seen in Failure: A Love Story. Agraduate of the University of the Arts, his credits include: Timon of Athens (Philadelphia Artists’ Collective), Love/Stories (Round Table Theatre Co.), and Charlotte’s Web (Arden, u/s). Brendan is very excited to tell this story with such a wonderful group of artists. Thanks to Kevin and the entire Azuka family. Love and thanks to his family and friends for all their love andsupport. www.brendan-dalton.com

Brandon Pierce (Eric)Brandon is thrilled to be working with Azuka on Dutch Masters. He last appeared on a Philly stagein Charlotte’s Web at the Arden Theatre. Earlier this year he appeared as Valentine in DelawareShakespeare Festival’s production of Two Gentleman of Verona and in The Shakespeare Theatre ofNew Jersey’s educational tour of Romeo and Juliet and The Comedy of Errors. He would like to givethanks to Kevin and the entire staff, crew, as well as Brendan. Much Love to Mom and Dad, and allthose that have been there for support over the years.

Greg Keller (Playwright)Greg Keller was born and raised in Manhattan and lives in Brooklyn. His plays include Dutch Masters (LAByrinth Theater Company, Berkshire Theatre Festival), Tripolitania (Williamstown Theatre Festival, Foeller Fellowship),The Young Left (Cherry Lane Theatre, Mentor Project), and The Seduction Community(Juilliard). Greg was a Lila Acheson Wallace Playwriting Fellow at The Juilliard School, where he was a two-time recipient of the Lecomte Du Nouy prize. Greg is also anactor, with an MFA from NYU. Acting credits include the world premiere of Belleville (NYTW), Wit(with Cynthia Nixon on Broadway), Seminar (with Jeff Goldblum at The Ahmanson in LA), TheSeagull (with Dianne Wiest and Alan Cumming at CSC), and 33 Variations (with Jane Fonda).

Kevin Glaccum (Director)Kevin has been a member of Azuka Theatre since he created the role of Guillaume in Azuka’s inaugural production of La Rue des Faux. For Azuka he has directed productions of Pookie GoesGrenading, Everyone and I, Hope Street and Other Lonely Places, Act a Lady, Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom, Nerve, Whisky Neat, Greek Active, Kid Simple, Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Barrymore Nomination; Best Director of a Musical, Philadelphia Weekly), Azuka One-Acts,Four, TheBoys andSincerity Forever. Other credits include Say Goodnight, Gracie (Act II Playhouse) Iron Kisses(Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Theater Festival), The Shoes (Philadelphia Fringe Festival) andThe

Rocky Horror Show, Club California and Proof at Arcadia University where he’s also an adjunct professor. Before turning to directing he appeared in Azuka’s productions of Metamorphosis, Friends and An Artist’s Workshop. Kevin is a member of The Lincoln Center Directors Lab and currently serves as Board President for Theatre Philadelphia. Thanks to HP.

Meghan Jones (Scenic Designer)Meghan is excited to join the creative team for Dutch Masters.  Meghan designs throughout the Philadelphia area.Her recent designs in town include Lantern Theater Co.’s Henry V, Inis Nua’sMy Romantic History and Theatre Exile’s The Northplan. Past companies include InterAct Theatre Co., Walnut St. Theater, and People’s Light and Theater Co. Past highlighted designs include Azuka’sAct A Lady, InterAct’sThe How and The Why, Inis Nua’s The Walworth Farce, Lantern Theater’sPrivate Lives, and People Light’sKidnapped . She is currently Production Manager of Lantern Theater Company.She holds her MFA from Temple University. Most appreciation to Azuka’s staff, cast, and crew for all their support.www.mcjonesdesigns.com

Shelley Hicklin (Lighting Designer)Shelley is thrilled to return to the Azuka, where she last designed Pookie Goes Grenading. Recent credits: This Is The WeekThat Is and Why I’m Scared of Dance  (1812 Productions); The Marvelous Wonderettes and The Great American Trailer Park Musical (11th Hour Theatre Company); All My Sons and Blithe Spirit (Delaware Theatre Company); Steelworks and The StripedHat (BalletX); Ideal Husband (Walnut Street Theatre).

Amanda Sharp (Costume Designer)Amanda is excited to be back at Azuka!  Previous designs include Failure: A Love Story at Azuka, You’re A Good Man CharlieBrown at Consortium Arts Camp, Club California and The Children’s Hour at Arcadia University for which she received The

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Regional Award for excellence in costume design and earned a spot asthe National Finalist Alternate for her region.  Thank you to Kevin and the Azuka family for the return invitation.  She is alsomost grateful for her support system of family and friends, without whom, she’d be nothing.

Andrew Nelson (Sound Designer)Andrew is thrilled to return to Azuka after composing for Nerve and playing bass for Hedwig & The Angry Inch. Other sounddesigns include Brat Productions’ MEANWHILE..., American Philosophical Society’s The Astronomer Collapses. Andrew spentthe spring as a programmer/interactive designer on the PIFA Time Tunnel. He can most often be heard playing (mostly)bass for Arden Theatre, Walnut St Theatre, Brat Productions, 1812 Productions, Azuka Theatre, Pig Iron Theatre Company,Shakespeare in Clark Park (2008-2012, composer), Johnny Showcase and the Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret. Recordingsinclude A Passing Wind (PIFA 2011), James Sugg’s The Sea, Johnny Showcase’s album Love is the Message and the GeorgeUrgo Blues Band. Upcoming projects: Brat’s Eternal Glamnation (Fringe) and Arden’s Parade (Oct).

Avista Custom Theatrical, LLC (Properties)Avista was founded in 2007 as a properties design and construction firm. Avista specializes in custom construction, upholstery, soft goods construction, and also owns a 7,000 square foot rental house in Norristown filled with props andlighting equipment. Avista’s work has been seen at Azuka Theatre, Flashpoint Theatre, Theatre Horizon, Mauckingbird, Act IIPlayhouse Theatre Exile, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Burlington County College and Drexel University. Avista is in its secondseason as resident prop team at 1812 Productions and its fifth season at InterAct Theatre. Please visit http://www.avistacustom.com/.

Sally Ollove (Dramaturg)Sally is the Resident Dramaturg at Azuka Theatre. She has dramaturged locally for Arden Theatre Company, The BeardedLadies Cabaret, Gas & Electric Arts, and TheatreExile and nationally at the American Repertory Theatre, Signature TheatreCompany in New York, and Untitled Theatre Company #61 among others. Sally also teaches at Rowan University and holdsan MFA in Dramaturgy from the MXAT/ART Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University. Thanks to Kevinand the Azuka family.

Lauren Tracy (Stage Manager)Lauren is thrilled to be returning to Azuka for her fourth season. She has stage managed Everyone and I, Pooking GoesGrenading, Hope Street and Other Lonely Places, Act A Lady, the terrible girls, andNeighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom forAzuka. Other local credits include Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Plays & Players), Les Miserables and West Side Story

(Wyoming Seminary’s PAI), A Christmas Carol (Walnut Street Theatre), Glass: Shattered and Hamlet Machine / Medeaplays(Renegade Classic Theatre), and The Winter’s Tale (Delaware Shakespeare Festival). Up next she’ll be working on Marcus forPlays & Players. She also serves at the Production Manager for Plays & Players Theatre and Cheltenham High School. She’s agraduate of Syracuse University’s Stage Management program. Thank you to her friends, family, and Andrew for all of theirsupport.

Michael Kerns (Production Manager)This is Michael’s first collaboration with Azuka.  Philadelphia credits include Technical Director for Basil Twist’s Petrushka, presented at the Annenberg Center in 2011, Master Carpenter for The Devil and Mr. Punch which debuted at the Neighborhood House as part of the 2011 Philadelphia Live Arts Festival, and most recently Technical Director for MazeppaProductions’ rendition of Avenue Q, also at the Neighborhood house this past July.  In addition to these professional credits,for the past two years Michael has been the Production Manager and Managing Director of the Theater Arts Departmentat Arcadia University where he designed the sets for 7 of their last 8 shows, receiving a certificate of merit from the KennedyCenter American College Theater Festival for his design of Garcia Lorca’s, House of Bernarda Alba.  Before moving to Philadelphia, Michael lived and worked in NYC as a Set Designer and Technical Director.  He had the opportunity to workwith the avant-garde theater company, Mabou Mines, and distinguished artists such as Lee Breuer, Julian Crouch and BasilTwist.  After a brief stint at The Metropolitan Opera, Michael worked as the Technical Director for Basil’s Puppet Theater company,Tandem Otter Productions. In addition to touring many of Basil’s shows around the world, he helped to createthe puppets for the Broadway productions of Addams Family: The Musical and The Pee Wee Herman Show. Michael wouldlike to thank his beautiful wife, Connor, for her constant love, support and thoughtfulness.

Josh Campbell (Assistant Director)Joshua is a senior concentrating on playwriting and producing at the University of the Arts. He is excited to be a part of thisproduction with such an amazing cast and creative team! UArts credits include Time Machine: The Lost Hour (Producer), AFree Man of Color (dramaturg), for colored girls….(director), Twilight: Los Angeles 1992 (Director), Anna in the Tropics (Producer).

John Bryant (Technical Director)John is proud to be a part of this “subway ride” and working with Azuka again. Local credits include: Technical Director(Azuka Theatre) Failure: A Love Story, Light Designer (11th Hour) Winter Wonderettes, World Goes Round (11th Hour Asst.) and Christmas Carol (Walnut Asst.). He also works full time at Opera Philadelphia as Properties Coordinator and WalnutStreet Theater as a Props artisan. Much love to his wife Cara and M&F.

Eric Baker (Master Electrician)Eric is a master electrician and lighting designer working in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He is a recent graduate ofRider University and his most recent designs were for Quince Production’s Gayfest! with the plays The New Century andSomeone Brought Me. He has also previously designed for shows in London and NYC. Eric is also a lighting technician for the South Camden Theatre Company in Camden, NJ. He shamelessly invites you to like his Facebook page Eric Baker Lighting Designer.

Lizzy Pecora (Assistant Dramaturg)Lizzy is thrilled to be working on her first production with Azuka! She is a recent graduate of Villanova University where shereceived her M.A. in Theatre with a focus in dramaturgy. At Villanova, Lizzy dramaturged the U.S. Premiere of Torben Betts’Muswell Hill (main stage) and Rajiv Joseph’s Gruesome Playground Injuries (student directed). She most recently worked withPlayPenn as the Samuel Fels Intern and the Dramaturg on Peter Gil-Sheridan’s Cockfight. Lizzy earned her B.A. in Theatrefrom Allegheny College and studied at the American Conservatory Theater. Before coming to Philadelphia, she worked in Pittsburgh as an actor and teaching artist at the Pittsburgh Public Theater and City Theatre.

Johanna Austin (Production Photographer)Johanna of AustinArt has had the pleasure of working with Azuka since she fell in love with them and their Nerve (April2010 production). For 14 years Johanna has been exploring her perceptions of the world through photography. She honesher sense of composition by focusing on the essence of what she sees, and presents it with a fresh eye. Johanna specializesin creating dynamic, vibrant images in low-light atmospheres of performance venues of all kinds. Although she shootseverything, her photography is inspired by a desire to create a still life out of performance art. She thrives on constructingimages that would otherwise be forgotten, and often, not even seen at all. With her calm, unobtrusive presence, clients find her to be a joy to work with as she captures the energy and spirit of the moment. Check out her portfolio here: http://www.austinart.org/

2012-13NP†Failure: A Love Story

by Philip Dawkins*Everyone and I

by Elizabeth ScanlonCo-Produced with The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts*Pookie Goes Grenading

by J.C. Lee

2011-12NP**Hazard County

by Allison Moore*Hope Street & Other Lonely Places

by Genne Murphy**Act a Lady

by Jordan Harrison

2010-11**Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom

by Jennifer Haley*the terrible girls

by Jacqueline Goldfinger

2009-10**Nerve by Adam Szymkowicz**The Long Christmas Ride Home

by Paula Vogel

2008-09**Kid Simple by Jordan Harrison*Whiskey Neat by Bruce Walsh

2007-08*Sweetie Pie by Madi DistefanoHedwig and the Angry Inchby John Cameron Mitchellmusic & lyrics by Stephen Trask

2006-07*Azuka One-Acts by various‘Twas the Night by Veronica GriegoTwo Rooms by Lee BlessingCo-Produced with Blue Ridge Theatre Festival

2005-06*‘Twas the Night by Veronica Griego*The Boys by Kris Elgstrand

2004-05**Laura’s Bush by Jane Martin**Four by Christopher Shinn

2003-04*An Artist’s Workshop

conceived and created by Alden Moorewritten by Raelle Myrick-Hodges

2001-02**Sincerity Forever by Mac Wellman**Friends by Kobo Abe

2000-01**Polaroid Stories by Naomi Iizuka

1999-2000*Trouble With Bohemia

by Raelle Myrick-HodgesMetamorphosis by Franz Kafkaadapted by Steven Berkoff

1999*La Rue des Faux by Raelle Myrick-Hodges

adapted from James Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room

PAST SEASONS

Everyone and I (2013) the terrible girls (2011) Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2008)

*World Premiere **Philadelphia Premiere †East Coast Premiere NPNew Professionals

In the midst of President George H.W. Bush’s second term, at the height of the Naughty by Nature’s musical career, in the wake of the Crown Heights and L.A. Riots – Greg Keller’s Dutch Masters welcomes us back into the summer of 1992. A year and half earlier the 106th mayor of New York City was sworn into office. David N. Dinkins was the first African-American to hold this title and appeared to be a beacon of hope for racial progress, combating poverty, and seeking class justice. However, the headlines published over his term seem to challenge this optimism. Keller depicts this reality by showing two New York youths experiencing not the progress of a new city, but rather the affects of recent racially charged riots, polarized cultures, and the overwhelming separation of classes. In the time between Dinkins’s inaugural ceremony and Dutch Masters, it is evident that what he set out to combat in his time as mayor was a deeply rooted problem that could not be solved by an impassioned speech. Below are a few passages from Dinkins’s inaugural speech.

“…I stand here before you today as the elected leader of the greatest city of a great nation, to which my ancestors were brought, chained and whipped in the hold of a slave ship. We have not finished the journey toward liberty and justice. But surely we have come a long way. This day is not a tribute to me; it is a tribute to you, the people of New York.

I see New York as a gorgeous mosaic of race and religious faith, of national origin and sexual orientation, of individuals whose families arrived yesterday and generations ago, coming through Ellis Island or Kennedy Airport or on buses bound for the Port Authority. In that spirit, I offer this fundamental pledge: I intend to be the mayor of all the people of New York. This administration will

seek an inclusive prosperity, not one that leaves too many lost amidst the wealth and grandeur that surrounds us…

[Finally,] I dedicate the Dinkins administration to the children of New York. And the measure of whether I fulfill my mandate will be how we treat those who start out in life during my tenure at City Hall. No matter how rich and powerful we become, we cannot be satisfied when so many children experience the sunset of opportunity at the very dawn of their existence. For the children of this city are voices of hope, singing out the sweet songs of the future amidst the discord of daily life.”

Indeed, Dinkins signified the hope for a new New York City. Yet, Greg Keller’s Dutch Masters seems to have taken its cue from the headlines of the time, depicting the authentic New York City of 1992.!

“Police Brace for Protest In Brooklyn” – The New York Times, 1991

“Can we all get along?” - Rodney King, 1992

“The Real Story Goes Beyond Black and White” – L.A. Times, 1992!

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“From Coast to Coast, Cities Are Struggling to Control a Swell of Violence”

- The New York Times, 1992

DRAMATURGICAL NOTES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS2013-2014Tamanya Garza – PresidentNatalie Diener – Vice-PresidentAndrea Sheaffer – TreasurerRoz DeKett – SecretaryMark H. AndrewsHeather EvansJason EvansDavid FedorKevin GlaccumLee Porter

AZUKA THEATRE STAFF

Producing Artistic DirectorKevin Glaccum

Director of MarketingMark H. Andrews

Artistic AssociateAllison Heishman

Artistic AssociateJennifer MacMillan

Production ManagerMike Troncone

Playwright in ResidenceJacqueline Goldfinger

Resident DramaturgSally Ollove

PR CoordinatorCarrie Gorn, Perpetual Motion PR

Administrative InternGreg Nanni

PRODUCTION CREW & CREDITS

Assistant DirectorJosh Campbell

Assistant DramaturgLizzy Pecora

Technical DirectorJohn Bryant

Master ElectricianEric Baker

Master CarpenterJoe Flores

CarpentersDavid DiMarcoTrevor Foehl

Scenic PainterBrooke Murray

Photo CreditsAlexander Heishman

Graphic DesignMark H. Andrews & Derek Carnegie

IT, Website Design & MaintenanceAndrew Nelson

PrintingQuaker Printing

AZUKA THEATRE1636 Sansom StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19103215.563.1100AzukaTheatre.org

STAFF & CREDITS

FOUNDATIONSUPPORTWilliam Penn FoundationThe Wyncote FoundationThe Lida FoundationVirginia and Harvey Kimmel Arts

Education FundCHG FoundationIndependence FoundationJune & Steve Wolfson

Family FoundationPhiladelphia Cultural Fund

PRODUCERS CIRCLEHonorary ProducerAnnie and Ken Goldenberg

Executive ProducerDr. & Mrs. Joel Porter

ProducerHarmelin MediaLouis BluverDan & Christiane GeislerKaren & David JonesAnne O’DonnellPatrick & Robin Tracy

Associate ProducerRoz DeKett Michael Norris

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTDreamer($1000 - $2499)Mark Andrews & Derek CarnegieDavid FedorMatthew & Marie GarfieldKevin GlaccumBob & Sue Ann Marburg

Optimist($500 - $999)Chris ColucciDavid FedorKen & Annie GoldenbergAndrea SheafferMarilyn Steinbright

Idealist($100 - $499)Mary Anne & Robert AndrewsPatrick Bell

Jane Biberman Martin BodtmannThomas CarragherPhyliss CohenJoseph & Helene DeesNatalie Diener & Michael CosenzaHeather EvansAndrew Fatek & Andrea LevinJill & Michael FeighanDan GannonGreg GephartBryan & Kathy GlaccumMaureen Glaccum &

David SpeersStephen & Pamela HeishmanBetsy & Ted HershbergSteve & Jane HeumannE. Ashley IzardKate & John KerriganJosephine KleinTom Korman & Ann KirschnerRobert MandelNoris Weiss MalveyWalter A. McCannSusan MockBrian MooreEllen MulroneyClifford Pearlman Dan PerelsteinKathryn PetersenJoel & Roberta PorterLee PorterDito van ReigersbergAlice RichardsonKevin RiordanMari ShawNoreen & Eric TarrEd & Lynn TettemerKanani Tichen & Louis SeitchikJohn TobinLee Cooper Van de VeldeFlorence VanembdenPeter WoolBlanka Zizka Anonymous

Realist(up to $99)Judy Adamson & Fred JackesRalph Andracchio & Daniel KellyTodd ArmstrongLarry BirenGail BourguignonTony Braithwaite

Tina BrockTimothy P. CareyPearl CarpelMarie Conti Daniel CheeverChristopher & Peggy ClineStephen CribbCharles DevlinJoseph DistanislaoMelanie EinbundQuinn EliHeather EvansJason Evans Tony & Sue FaillaceMolly FrantzPat & Narinder GargAmber GaynorGrace GonglewskiCarrie GornGene GualtieriTerry & Paul GuerinChris Hallenback & Lauren BieberFrederick D. JackesMichael & Eva Leeds Joann & Michael KeanAndrea KocerhaTom & Ann KormanStephen MandatoJean MarkovitzFrancis R. & Peter MatherlyJay May Jr.Christopher McCarrickAntonio MunizJudie NodlerSara PillingPeter ReynoldsTom ShotkinRichard St. ClairRobert Weinberg Stephen WoosleyAskold Zagars & Marie FeehanAnthony Zalis

(List complete as of September 4, 2013)

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