Camping With Henry and Tom

by Mark St. Germain

Directed by Matt Andrews

Evenings at 8pm | Sat 3/14

Sun Matinee 2pm | Sun 3/15

Delightful, rollicking, quintessentially American.

In 1921, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and President Warren G. Harding took a camping trip together into the Maryland woods to escape civilization. Inspired by an actual event, Camping with Henry and Tom is an exploration of friendship, politics, and leadership; a comedic and dramatic clash of two great minds and one great heart of the twentieth century.

Camping With Henry and Tom is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals, on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. concordtheatricals.com

PURCHASE TICKETS

Wonderfully entertaining.... A treasure chest that leaves the audience aglow with pleasure.

N.Y. Post

CP2 Readers Theatre is an exciting series at County Players which offers an opportunity for actors, directors, and audience members to experience theater in a fresh way: selected plays with full dramatic readings, no costumes, no sets, no props, and the actors perform with scripts in hand. These shows are an incredible opportunity to experience great theater stripped to its essence: the playwright’s words.

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SYNOPSIS:

In 1921, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and President Warren G. Harding took a camping trip together into the Maryland woods to escape civilization; what they couldn't escape was each other. Inspired by an actual event, CAMPING WITH HENRY AND TOM is an exploration of friendship, politics and leadership; a comedic and dramatic clash of two great minds and one great heart of the twentieth century.

PLACE: The woods outside Licking Creek, Maryland

TIME: July 24, 1921

THERE WILL BE A SHORT INTERMISSION.

PRODUCTION HISTORY:

CAMPING WITH HENRY AND TOM was first presented at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York City on February 20, 1995. It was directed by Paul Lazarus.

WHO’S WHO:

CAST (in alphabetical order)

Robert Yarnall (Henry Ford)

is delighted to return to County Players, having appeared in An Ideal Husband (Sir Robert), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Pseudolus), and The Book of Will (Henry Condell). An actor and writer for many years in New York City, favorite productions include David Simpatico’s The Secret of Life, Angels in America (Elmwood Playhouse) and a musical adaptation of Pleasantville, for which he also wrote lyrics. He wrote and co-starred in the satirical musical revue Political Idol (2008 and 2020). Dedicated to his teachers over the years – for their guidance, wisdom and encouragement. RobertYarnall.com

David J. Ringwood (Warren G. Harding)

is a current member of the County Players Board of Governors, a former CP board secretary, and also proud to be a CP Honorary Lifetime Member. David has produced and/or directed many shows locally, and for CP he most recently directed Forum for Main Stage and Dracula for CP2 Readers Theatre. Since his CP stage debut in Company (Robert), David has appeared on the Falls Theatre stage many times, most recently in A Few Good Men (Capt. Isaac Whittaker), and Ragtime (Father). Favorite CP shows/roles have included: You Can’t Take It with You (Mr. Kirby), Amadeus (Joseph II), Spamalot (King Arthur), Aida (Zoser), and Born Yesterday (Ed Devery). He wishes to thank Matt for the opportunity to work with this talented cast and crew (friends old and new), and also wishes to thank his supportive children, Liam and Grace, and (as always) to “April.”

John Leinung (Thomas Edison)

is fresh off his star-turn overruling objections in County Players’ production of A Few Good Men (CAPT Julius Alexander Randolph). He was seen previously in Incorruptible (Father Charles), Ragtime (Ford/Whitman/Ensemble), An Ideal Husband (Lord Caversham) and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Senex). John received a TANY award for his appearance in Blithe Spirit (The Two of Us Productions). John has elsewhere appeared in Twelve Angry Jurors, A Shayne Maidel, and The Lady and the Clarinet, among others. Before retiring, John spent 40 years as a professional video editor, cameraman, and soundman. He sends thanks to his wife, Elaine, for putting up with the many hours and many shows, to the rest of the cast, and to Matt and County Players for this opportunity.

Champ Knecht (Colonel Edmund Starling, Narrator)

is thrilled to be combining his love of history and his love of theatre in this production. Some of his more recent Hudson Valley acting roles have been in The Mousetrap (Up in One Productions), What the Constitution Means to Me (Rhinebeck Theater Society), The Iceman Cometh (CENTERStage), The Tempest (New Deal Creative Arts Center), and Twelfth Night (CENTERStage). Some of his favorite performances in the past were in productions of Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Angels Fall, A Few Stout Individuals, Noises Off, The Importance of Being Ernest, Hay Fever, The Lion in Winter, and 1776. In his non-theatrical life, Champ is Director of Operations & Finance for a racial equity-focused arts philanthropy serving organization and lives with his husband and their dog Loki in Hyde Park. County Players debut!

ROBERT YARNALL
(Henry Ford)

DAVID J. RINGWOOD
(Warren G. Harding)

JOHN LEINUNG
(Thomas Edison)

CHAMP KNECHT
(Colonel Edmund Starling, Narrator)

CREW

DYLAN PARKIN (Production Manager)

started volunteering at County Players in 2017 and has since been involved in several productions including Bullshot Crummond (Otto Von Brunno), Into the Breeches! (Stuart), Perfect Arrangement (Jim), Silent Sky (Peter), Constellations (Roland), Calendar Girls (Lawrence), The Drowsy Chaperone (Man in Chair), and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Freddy). Local credits also include Braille Garden and The Covid Confessions at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, The Weekend People and Let’s Misbehave at Round the Bend Theater, Into the Woods and Tough Love at New Deal Creative Arts Center, and Ex-Gay Bar with both Howl Playwrights and ArtsWestchester. He also directed for and performed in the Hudson Valley Theatre Festival. Dylan holds a bachelor’s degree in Food Science from the Culinary Institute of America and works for an ice cream manufacturer in Congers, NY. He also serves on the County Players Board of Governors.

GLEN MORRICE (Stage Manager)

is thrilled to return to support two talented casts for the final CP2 Readers’ Theatre festival of this season. They’ve previously stage managed The Dining Room and was assistant stage manager on Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson – Apartment 2B. You can catch them on stage in County Players’ production of Something Rotten! in May. “Special shout outs to Karen, Molly, Aidan, and Chris. Break a leg to everyone this weekend!”

MARK ST. GERMAIN (Playwright)

is an American playwright, author, and film and television writer. He has written the plays Eleanor, Becoming Dr. Ruth, Freud’s Last Session (Best Play Award from the off-Broadway Alliance), Camping with Henry and Tom (Outer Critics Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award), Out of Gas on Lover’s Leap, Forgiving Typhoid Mary (Time Magazine’s “Year’s Ten Best”), Ears on a Beatle, and God Committee. With Randy Courts, he has written the musicals The Gifts of the Magi, Johnny Pye and the Foolkiller, winner of an AT&T “New Plays for The Nineties Award” and Jack’s Holiday at Playwrights Horizons. Mark’s musical, Stand by Your Man, The Tammy Wynette Story was created for Nashville’s Ryman Theater. He is an alumnus of New Dramatists, where he was given the Joe A. Callaway Award, a member of the Dramatists Guild, the Writer’s Guild East, and a Board Member of the Barrington Stage Company. He was awarded the “New Voices in American Theatre” award at the William Inge Theatre Festival.

CREATIVE TEAM & PRODUCTION CREW

Sound and Lighting Design: Mark Weglinski
Publicity/Marketing/Ads: Christine Crawfis, Stacy Greenspan, Joe Pettignano, David J. Ringwood
Production and Publicity Photography: Louisa Vilardi
Postcards/Programs/Brochure: Thomas G. Byrne, Christine Crawfis, Stacy Greenspan, Joe Pettignano, Louisa Vilardi
Box Office: Julie Eads Woolley

Information in “Who’s Who” is provided by those listed. Any opinions expressed are of the players and not necessarily of County Players.

Season 68 Sponsors and Supporters

We would like to extend our thanks to the following foundations, businesses, institutions, and individuals who have provided invaluable support.

Adams Fairacre Farms Arts Mid-Hudson Bill & Jayne Peckham County of Dutchess Rosemary* & Denny Evaul Dutchess ProPrint Facilities Maintenance Corp. Hudson Valley Credit Union IBM (Benevity - American Online Giving Foundation, Inc.) Michael A.* & and Connie E. Boden Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College Stewart’s Shops The Stissing Center

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NOTES

NO RECORDING: The use of any audio or video recording device, and the taking of photographs, with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. Violators may be punished by ejection and violations may render the offender liable for monetary damages.

FIRE NOTICE: Fire exits are indicated by illuminated signs above the exit doors. In the event of fire or other emergency, please WALK to the nearest exit door.

TURN OFF ELECTRONIC DEVICES: The use of cellular phones, pagers, and other audible or light-emitting electronic devices is an annoyance to your fellow theater-goers and can interfere with our wireless lighting and sound systems. If you are in possession of any of these devices, please ensure they are TURNED OFF, not merely silenced, throughout the performance.

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Guests expecting EMERGENCY MESSAGES should notify the house manager upon their arrival at the theater.

LATECOMERS will be seated at the discretion of the management at the first appropriate interval on a space available basis.

RESTROOMS are located in the back of the theater.

EMERGENCY RESUSCITATION EQUIPMENT (AED) is located behind the refreshment counter in the lobby. County Players is designated a Heartsafe Location by the Dutchess County Commissioner of Health.

PARKING is at your own risk. County Players is not responsible for parking tickets, towing fees, or damage incurred to vehicles of patrons. Please obey all parking signs and regulations.

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Just for Testing

Season 68
Title = Camping With Henry and Tom
by Mark St. Germain
This show is a Play
This show is a Comedy
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Lyrics by
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Fri & Sat 8pm | Sat 3/14
Sun Matinee 2pm | Sun 3/15

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