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Saturday Night
Book by Julius J. Epstein, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Based on the play Front Porch in Flatbush by Julius Epstein and Philip G. Epstein Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood, Ohio, March, 2002 |
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 Rebecca Borger as “Celeste,” Colin James Cook as “Bobby,” David Robeano as “Hank,” Craig Recko as “Gene,” Terry Sandler as “Artie,” Jason Yachanin as “Ted,” Kenneth Bentley as “Ray” and R. Scott Posey as “Dino” |
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Best Musical — Saturday Night
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| Excerpts from the Cleveland Scene review
“the best musical experience of the season thus far”
“the cast excels” “Director Fred Sternfeld …staging abounds in warmth and high spirits” “cast loaded with charisma, performing a show that thrives on unalloyed charm” “In the same blissful category as first love, first car, and first hot pastrami sandwich is the exuberance elicited by Beck Center’s current production, Saturday Night. Perhaps its greatest bounty is that it reminds audiences that musical theater, when it clicks, can be one of life’s indisputable pleasures” Keith A. Joseph, Cleveland Scene, 2002 link to complete review |
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 R. Scott Posey as “Dino,” Rebecca Borger as “Celeste,” Jason Yachanin as “Ted” and Kenneth Bentley as “Ray” |
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 Kimberly Lauren Koljat as “Mildred” |
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Cast of Characters
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Dino — R. Scott Posey
Artie — Terry Sandler Ray — Kenneth Bentley Ted — Jason Yachanin Bobby — Colin James Cook Celeste — Rebecca Borger Hank — David Robeano Gene — Craig Recko Pinhead — Allen Branstein Mildred — Kimberly Lauren Koljat Vocalist — Kevin Joseph Kelly Attendant — Tim Hnat Helen — Jennifer Goodson*, Laurel Held-Posey** Plaza Hotel Party — Betsy Kahl, Colin James Cook, Curtis Proctor, David Robeano, Jonathan Sweet, Kimberly Lauren Koljat, Laura Rightnour, Rebecca Borger, Terry Sandler, Alison Hernan Plaza Waitpersons — Jason Yachanin, Allen Branstein Movie Ushers — Kevin Joseph Kelly, Curtis Proctor Flower Seller — Alison Hernan Homeless Woman — Laura Rightnour Clune — Tim Hnat Mr. Fletcher — Kevin Joseph Kelly Fantasy Butler — Tim Hnat Fantasy Dancers — Laura Rightnour, Betsy Kahl, Jonathan Sweet Mr. Fisher — Curtis Proctor Florence — Betsy Kahl Dakota Doran — Alison Hernan Headwaiter — Tim Hnat Waiter — Curtis Proctor Lieutenant — Curtis Proctor |
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*Jenn Goodson performed the role of Helen March 22 – April 4
** Laurel Held-Posey performed the role of Helen April 5 – 14 ^ – member of Actors’ Equity Association |
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 Jason Yachanin as “Ted,” R. Scott Posey as “Dino,” Kenneth Bentley as “Ray” and Terry Sandler as “Artie” |
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 Kimberly Lauren Koljat as “Mildred,” Kenneth Bentley as “Ray” and Terry Sandler as “Artie” |
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| Excerpts from the Cleveland Plain Dealer review
“Under Sternfeld’s direction, the production that opened Friday radiates musical verve and the gentler glow of wholesome, but still sharp-witted humor”
“Sternfeld’s show … a model of theatrical craftsmanship, from the expertly rendered supporting characterizations to the lively pacing. It makes Saturday Night fun” “the director has chosen his actors well” “they convey a wry common sense and affectionate humor that keep the story warm and engaging” “the cast’s vocal talents are both individual and collective: clear, strong, expressive, accurate voices that shine alone or in gleaming blend” “Charles Eversole leads an exceptionally tight onstage band through numbers that have charm” “pretty darned good” |
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 R. Scott Posey as “Dino,” Terry Sandler as “Artie,” Colin James Cook as “Bobby,” Kenneth Bentley as “Ray” and Jason Yachanin as “Ted,” |
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 Jason Yachanin as “Ted,” R. Scott Posey as “Dino,” Jenn Goodson as “Helen,” Terry Sandler as “Artie” and Kenneth Bentley as “Ray” |
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Production Staff |
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Beck Center Artistic Director — Scott Spence
Director — Fred Sternfeld Music Director — Charles Eversole Choreographer — Martin Cespedes Set Design — Richard Gould Lighting Design — Jeff Lockshine Costume Design — Ali Hernan Sound Design — Casey Jones Stage Manager — Jean Fyfe Assistant Stage Manager — Tod Huffman |
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 Kevin Joseph Kelly as “Vocalist” and “The Orchestra” |
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 Colin James Cook as “Bobby” |
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| Excerpts from The Free Times review
“agreeably adept and sunny mounting”
“fresh and inspiring are the birthmarks of Sondheim’s superior musical gifts, to which Beck’s appropriately youthful and energetic cast, under director Fred Sternfeld’s knowing guidance, does rousing justice” “the score … sparkles with an abundant, natural musical and lyrical flair” “Beck rates congratulations, both for doing such a project and doing it so well” James Damico, The Free Times, 2002 |
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 Rebecca Borger as “Celeste,” Kimberly Lauren Koljat as “Mildred,” Betsy Kahl as “Florence,” David Robeano as “Hank,” R. Scott Posey as “Dino” and Kenneth Bentley as “Ray” |
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 Craig Recko as “Gene” and Jenn Goodson as “Helen” |
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| Excerpts from the Cleveland Jewish News review
“wonderful” “stellar production”
“delightful and entertaining” “a spirited ensemble that sings and acts its heart out” “enchantment” “special mention must be made of Fred Sternfeld, a director whose passion for the theater is matched by his commitment and dedication to peerless standards of artistry” Fran Heller, Cleveland Jewish News, 2002 |
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 Betsy Kahl |
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 Kimberly Lauren Koljat, Colin James Cook and David Robeano |
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 Rebecca Borger, Laura Rightnour and Kimberly Lauren Koljat |
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The Orchestra |
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Piano
Keyboard/Reh. Accompanist Drums Bass Trumpet Trumpet Trombone Reed Reed |
Charles Eversole Marc Baker William Hart Bruce Amsel Matt Wirfel Kevin Mulder Kevin Wenner Dave Nelson Karen Langenwalter |
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 Rebecca Borger as “Celeste,” Colin James Cook as “Bobby,” Terry Sandler as “Artie,” Craig Recko as “Gene,” Jason Yachanin as “Ted” and Kenneth Bentley as “Ray” |
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The story follows an ambitious young man from Brooklyn’s Flatbush Avenue who dreams of wealth and glamour across the bridge in the Manhattan of 1929. |
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 Terry Sandler as “Artie,” Jason Yachanin as “Ted,” and R. Scott Posey as “Dino” and Allen Branstein as “Pinhead” |
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 Jenn Goodson as “Helen” and Craig Recko as “Gene” |
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 Rebecca Borger as “Celeste” and Craig Recko as “Gene” |
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 Craig Recko as “Gene” and Laurel Held-Posey as “Helen” |
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 Laurel Held-Posey as “Helen,” David Robeano as “Hank,” Rebecca Borger as “Celeste” and Craig Recko as “Gene” |
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 Jason Yachanin as “Ted,” Laurel Held-Posey as “Helen,” Colin James Cook as “Bobby” and Craig Recko as “Gene” |
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 Craig Recko as “Gene” and Jenn Goodson as “Helen” |
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Saturday Night is dedicated to the memory of Steven Sterlekar |
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