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A QUIRKY COMEDY OF THE HEART | MAIN STAGE

The Language Archive

by Julia Cho
Directed by Kit Colbourn
Evenings at 8pm   | Fri 9/11, Sat 9/12, Fri 9/18, Sat 9/19, Fri 9/25, Sat 9/26

Sun Matinee 2pm | Sun 9/20
Sat  Matinee 2pm | Sat 9/26

A fable about the limits of language in matters of the heart.

Will a man who speaks nine languages ever learn to communicate with his wife? Will the last two speakers of a soon-to-be dead language break their vow of silence? The lives of five people are imaginatively woven together as they discover that no matter how many words they can speak, it’s the heart’s language that matters most.

The Language Archive is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. dramatists.com

Passionate... wise and wonderful.
Talkin' Broadway

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WHO’S WHO:

CAST (in alphabetical order)

Rich Hack (George)

is delighted to be back. This marks his fourth production at County Players, having previously appeared in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Hero), Rabbit Hole (Howie Corbett), and Born Yesterday (Harry Brock). Other favorite productions over the years include Of Mice and Men (Rhinebeck Theatre Society), Assassins (CENTERstage Productions), Into the Woods (CENTERstage Productions), Death of a Salesman (CENTERstage Productions), and Honk! (Rhinebeck Theatre Society). While performances are the destination, it’s the journey that means the most to him—the discovery, creation, collaboration, and lasting friendships forged throughout the process. He sends deep gratitude to not only Kit and this cast and crew, but to everyone who he has shared the stage with over the years, especially Jenn, Kevin, Lou, and Michael, whose memories continue to inspire, and heartfelt thanks to Christine for helping him find his way back to the stage.

Stephanie Hepburn (Alta)

performed with County Players in Our Town, The Drowsy Chaperone, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Admissions, and A New Century. Elsewhere: Follies, The Importance of Being Earnest, and A Watched Pot (Depot Theatre); Equus and Lend Me A Tenor (TroupEnigma); Scotland Road Bannerman Island); two national tours of Fiddler. She won Best Actress in the Depot One Acts for a 10min monologue, Slow Dating. Trivia: she was Brenda Vaccaro’s body double in Al Pacino’s You Don’t Know Jack; taught English on Japanese TV at age 14; was in the world premiere of the musical Orphan Train in NYC; originated the role of Helene in 84 Charing Cross Road in Britain; is the voice of Miss Abby in Bully and Widder in Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto IV; taught theatre for over 30 years at various colleges. 60 years of films, TV, stage, and teaching; boy, I’m old!

Janet Nurre (Mary)

aper plej laste ĉe County Players en Into the Breeches (Maggie), Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B (various) kaj Ragtime (ensemble). Alia favorato komplicojn inkluzivas Constellations kaj Grounded kun Rosendale Theater Collective. Janet estas fiera membro de SHINee World kaj BTS ARMY. Ŝi estas danka al ŝi alianculoj kaj komplicoj, precipe Eileen kaj Lexa.

Ted Odell (Resten)

is glad to be making his second appearance at County Players, having appeared in 12 Angry Jurors (Juror 11 – foreigner) back in 2009. Ted got the acting bug in college after taking an elective acting course with legendary acting teacher George Morrison at SUNY Purchase. He has appeared in well over 80 productions in the Tri-State area over the past 40 years. Most recently he appeared in The Book of Will (Elmwood Playhouse), Man of La Mancha (Creative Theatre Muddy Waters), and Romeo and Juliet (Cornerstone Playhouse). Favorite roles include John Barrymore in I Hate Hamlet, Toby Belch in Twelfth Night, and Caldwell B. Cladwell in Urinetown. Thank you to my son, William, and daughter, Madyson, for their love and support.

Bill Peckham (Old Man - Zamenhof)

is proud of his history with CP since 1978 as a director, set designer, board member, and actor. He finally became eligible to play “Old Men” without makeup! More recently, he directed and designed sets for On Golden Pond, Miracle on South Division Street, Of Mice and Men, Doubt, and All My Sons. He has appeared in numerous productions and involved with most all of the theatre companies in the Hudson Valley. What a great life! Thanks to Kit and crew for their help, and the sweet memory of Jayne.

Vincent Peter (Passerby 1)

is excited to be a part of another County Players’ production. His last time on-stage was in A Few Good Men. He has worked backstage dressing actors in Into the Breaches!; Big Fish; Lips Together, Teeth Apart; and Vania and Sonia and Masha and Spike. During the day, he teaches Public Speaking at Dutchess Community College/SUNY. He’d like to thank all of his County Players friends for showing up when he needed them during his recent difficult time. He was overwhelmed by their kindness and generosity and support. In particular, he’d like thank Alex for the 19 years. You left us too soon. He misses you every day.

Jenn Propfe (Emma)

is delighted to be playing in this endearing and quirky piece. She previously appeared in the CP2 Reader’s Theater productions of Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley (Jane Bingley), and Silent Sky (Margaret Leavitt), as well as full productions of Lips Together, Teeth Apart (Sally Truman), Young Frankenstein (ensemble), Guys and Dolls (Hot Box Girl Silk), CP In Concert (singer), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (woman 1/nun/maid/ensemble), A County Players Christmas (singer), All American Big Band Style (singer), A Grand Night For Singing (singer), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (mother/Mrs. Bradley), and Once upon a Mattress (ensemble). When Jenn is not at the theater, she can be found singing with her acoustic duo, She’s My Ex. She would like to thank Becca and Alan for their (reluctant) patience with her ridiculous performance and rehearsal schedules.

Elan Riggs (Passerby 2)

Previous acting credits include Something Rotten! (County Players), and 42nd Street and Godspell (Theatre on Main Street). He’d like to thank his mother and sister for their eternal support, and has enjoyed working hard with the cast and crew to bring you a great show!

Julie Seltzer (Instructor)

is so grateful to be part of this production! She previously appeared on the County Players stage in Babel (Narrator), The Half-Life of Marie Curie (Marie) and The Book of Will (Boy Hamlet/Elizabeth Condell/ Marcus/Marcellus). Other credits include Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet at The Brewster Theater Company. Big thank you to the incredible collection of people working on every aspect of this show, and to Dr. Ulrike Offenberg for accent help.

Douglas Woolley (Old Man - Baker)

has performed in over 40 productions at County Players, recently including The Dining Room and On Golden Pond with his wife, Julie.

Rich Hack
Rich Hack
(George)
Stephanie Hepburn
Stephanie Hepburn
(Alta)
Janet Nurre
Janet Nurre
(Mary)
Ted Odell
Ted Odell
(Resten)
Bill Peckham
Bill Peckham
(Old Man - Zamenhof)
Vincent Peter
Vincent Peter
(Passerby 1)
Jenn Propfe
Jenn Propfe
(Emma)
Elan Riggs
Elan Riggs
(Passerby 2)
Julie Seltzer
Julie Seltzer
(Instructor)
Douglas Woolley
Douglas Woolley
(Old Man - Baker)

CREW

Kit Colbourn (Director, Set Décor)

CP directing credits include It’s Only a Play, Photograph 51, Yankee Tavern, Witch, Almost, Maine, Seven Keys to Baldpate, Incorruptible, and Lips Together, Teeth Apart. CP acting credits: Into the Breeches! (Celeste Fielding), Calendar Girls (Chris), Native Gardens (Virginia Butley), Our Town (Stage Manager), You Can’t Take It with You (Mrs. Kirby), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Muriel Eubanks), and Chapter Two (Jenny). Elsewhere and NYC: The Lion in Winter, The Language Archive, Other Desert Cities, 1984, Blithe Spiri, and Tartuffe. CP Board Member, B.A. in theatre from FSU, Associate Broker (Realtor) at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. She is deeply grateful to this talented cast, our amazing production staff, family, friends, and everyone who supports live theatre in any way.

Jody Coleman (Production Manager)

is happy to be working with Kit again. She is currently serving as secretary on the CP Board of Governors, and can be found working concessions, ushering, or helping in the box office. She would like to thank Kit, Glen, and Jeanne for making the job so easy, as well as the rest of the cast and all of the volunteers for their hard work and dedication in creating this production. Special thanks to all of you, the audience, for your support and appreciation of live theatre.

Mark Weglinski (Set Construction Head, Sound Designer)

is an Emmy Award winning Hudson Valley audio engineer professionally credited with the livestream of the Tony Award-winning Fallen Angels for

BroadwayHD, the historic live theatrical broadcast of Good Night, and Good Luck (CNN), plus the live television musicals Annie, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hairspray, The WIZ, Peter Pan, and Sound of Music LIVE! (NBC), and A Christmas Story LIVE! (FOX). Additional 2025 shows include the State Funeral of Jimmy Carter, Presidential Inauguration, State of the Union, and Papal Conclave (ABC), Great Performances for WNET-PBS, 77th Tony Awards (CBS), and MTV Video Music Awards. Local credits include numerous productions at County Players, The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, and Marist University. Mark is a member of the County Players Board of Governors and would like to thank the patrons, performers, and personnel for choosing to make time and space in their lives for the collaborative art of theatre. verylimitedproductions.com

Glen Morrice (Stage Manager)

is thrilled to return to support this cast. Glen previously stage-managed last season’s final CP2 Readers’ Theatre mini-festival and The Dining Room, and was assistant stage manager on Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson – Apartment 2B.

Jeanne (Charlebois) Johnson (Assistant Stage Manager)

is happy to be returning to County Players in the ASM role! Her County Players credits include ASM for Ragtime (2024), stage crew for Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B (2024), and in her previous life at CP, stage managing A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1990), Crimes of the Heart (1989), and Fifth of July (1989). More recently she has been working front of house as House Manager with some of our wonderful ushers. Jeanne would like to thank Kit and Glen for extending the offer to work with this fantastic cast and crew! She is thrilled to be working backstage again, but working on a show in any capacity is always a good time. She hopes this heartfelt journey inspires you to find the right words for whatever is in your own heart.

Connie E. Boden (Costume Designer)

has been involved in over 20 County Players productions, on- and off-stage since 2018, her favorites being An Ideal husband (Lady Markby) and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Gymnasia/Costume Designer). Recent costume design credits include: Something Rotten!, A Few Good Men, Lips Together, Teeth Apart; Into the Breaches!; Perfect Arrangement; Incorruptible; and The Humans with County Players, and Into the Breeches! with the CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck. Connie earned an M.A. in English Literature from Hofstra University. “Much love to Mike!”

John Leinung (Scenic Designer, Set Décor)

has designed four other sets for County Players: Something Rotten!; Perfect Arrangement; Lips Together, Teeth Apart; and Bullshot Crummond. Retired after more than 40 years as a professional video editor and graphic designer, cameraman, sound man, and producer, he is enjoying dusting-off and reviving his college-acquired theatre training. Many thanks to County Players for this opportunity, and to the talented, dedicated, and jocular construction crew. “As always, thanks to my wife, Elaine, for sharing me with the theatre.”

Dani Masterson (Hair & Makeup Designer)

is an award-winning makeup artist whose artistry has enriched stage, film, and television productions for over four decades. Her portfolio boasts renowned works, including Something Rotten!, A Few Good Men, Ragtime, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, It’s Only a Play, Native Gardens, The Book of Will, Young Frankenstein, Seven Keys to Baldpate, Jesus Christ Superstar, Aida, Spamalot, and Amadeus. Her expertise in wig design and makeup artistry has graced such venues as County Players and Westchester Broadway Theater. Dani’s skills earned her the Best Hair Design Award from the 2019 Broadway World Regional Awards. Dani was also inducted into the prestigious Buglers Hall of Fame, a testament to her diverse talents and passions. Dani serves as a Moulage Specialist, creating hyper-realistic special effects injuries for Homeland Security training exercises.

Peggy Ringwood (Properties)

is excited to work with this talented cast and crew. She has appeared on-stage in many County Players productions, and headed props on many more. As always, she is grateful for her family, the County Players friends she has made, and her “Props Peeps,” especially Nancy. Peggy is thankful for our returning patrons and offers prayers for those who are here in spirit. “Always remember, have fun!”

Nancy Scrivner (Properties)

has been a volunteer at County Players for almost 30 years. She has helped backstage, with set décor, costumes, concessions, and ushering. She had no theater background, but got hooked watching live theater here. She wants to thank Charlie for his love and understanding, Grace Padworski and Dilys Clark for getting her started, and everyone else she has met along the way. Love you all.

Marc Schroeder (Lighting Designer)

previously designed the lighting for the County Players’ productions of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike; The Dining Room; Bullshot Crummond; Lips Together, Teeth Apart; Into the Breeches!; Incorruptible; Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B; An Ideal Husband; Calendar Girls; On Golden Pond; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; It’s Only a Play; Native Gardens; Seven Keys to Baldpate; The Price; Prelude to a Kiss; Pride and Prejudice; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee; Moonlight and Magnolias; In a Word; The Weir; Yankee Tavern; Our Town; A Christmas Tuna; Guys and Dolls; Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; Godspell; Marvin’s Room; All My Sons; Doubt; and Of Mice and Men.

Julia Cho (Playwright)

plays include The Language Archive (2010 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize), The Piano Teacher, Durango, BFE, The Architecture of Loss, and 99 Histories. Her plays have been produced at South Coast Repertory, The Vineyard Theatre, The Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, New York Theatre Workshop, East West Players and the Cincinnati Playhouse, among others.

CREATIVE TEAM & PRODUCTION CREW

Set Construction and Painting Crew
Jason Anson, Deborah Baldwin, Ralph Bowman, Bill Bracey, Aiden Breneman-Pennas, Logan Breneman-Pennas, Danielle Cintron, Kit Colbourn, Jody Coleman, Kay Dartt, Tim Durniak, Tom Elliott, Denny Evaul, Vincent Farina, Aaron Heisler, Marsha Kramer, John Leinung, Chris Lupo, Babs Maltseva, Kevin Martin, Nancy McManus, Tom McManus, Thomas Schmeelk, Jeff Sculley, Prateek Taylor-Mishra, Venessa Taylor-Mishra, Scott Woolley
Costume Crew
Bobette Collins
Lighting Crew
Kevin Barnes, Ryan King
Board Operator
Scott Woolley
Concessions
Jody Coleman, Nancy Scrivner
Marketing
Joe Pettignano, David 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, Laurie Brown, Amy Schaffer

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


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Fri & Sat 8pm | Fri 9/11, Sat 9/12, Fri 9/18, Sat 9/19, Fri 9/25, Sat 9/26
Sun Matinee 2pm | Sun 9/20
Sat Matinee 2pm | Sat 9/26
 

CAST (in alphabetical order)

Rich Hack (George)
Rich Hack

is delighted to be back. This marks his fourth production at County Players, having previously appeared in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Hero), Rabbit Hole (Howie Corbett), and Born Yesterday (Harry Brock). Other favorite productions over the years include Of Mice and Men (Rhinebeck Theatre Society), Assassins (CENTERstage Productions), Into the Woods (CENTERstage Productions), Death of a Salesman (CENTERstage Productions), and Honk! (Rhinebeck Theatre Society). While performances are the destination, it’s the journey that means the most to him—the discovery, creation, collaboration, and lasting friendships forged throughout the process. He sends deep gratitude to not only Kit and this cast and crew, but to everyone who he has shared the stage with over the years, especially Jenn, Kevin, Lou, and Michael, whose memories continue to inspire, and heartfelt thanks to Christine for helping him find his way back to the stage.

Stephanie Hepburn (Alta)
Stephanie Hepburn

performed with County Players in Our Town, The Drowsy Chaperone, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Admissions, and A New Century. Elsewhere: Follies, The Importance of Being Earnest, and A Watched Pot (Depot Theatre); Equus and Lend Me A Tenor (TroupEnigma); Scotland Road Bannerman Island); two national tours of Fiddler. She won Best Actress in the Depot One Acts for a 10min monologue, Slow Dating. Trivia: she was Brenda Vaccaro’s body double in Al Pacino’s You Don’t Know Jack; taught English on Japanese TV at age 14; was in the world premiere of the musical Orphan Train in NYC; originated the role of Helene in 84 Charing Cross Road in Britain; is the voice of Miss Abby in Bully and Widder in Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto IV; taught theatre for over 30 years at various colleges. 60 years of films, TV, stage, and teaching; boy, I’m old!

Janet Nurre (Mary)
Janet Nurre

aper plej laste ĉe County Players en Into the Breeches (Maggie), Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B (various) kaj Ragtime (ensemble). Alia favorato komplicojn inkluzivas Constellations kaj Grounded kun Rosendale Theater Collective. Janet estas fiera membro de SHINee World kaj BTS ARMY. Ŝi estas danka al ŝi alianculoj kaj komplicoj, precipe Eileen kaj Lexa.

Ted Odell (Resten)
Ted Odell

is glad to be making his second appearance at County Players, having appeared in 12 Angry Jurors (Juror 11 – foreigner) back in 2009. Ted got the acting bug in college after taking an elective acting course with legendary acting teacher George Morrison at SUNY Purchase. He has appeared in well over 80 productions in the Tri-State area over the past 40 years. Most recently he appeared in The Book of Will (Elmwood Playhouse), Man of La Mancha (Creative Theatre Muddy Waters), and Romeo and Juliet (Cornerstone Playhouse). Favorite roles include John Barrymore in I Hate Hamlet, Toby Belch in Twelfth Night, and Caldwell B. Cladwell in Urinetown. Thank you to my son, William, and daughter, Madyson, for their love and support.

Bill Peckham (Old Man - Zamenhof)
Bill Peckham

is proud of his history with CP since 1978 as a director, set designer, board member, and actor. He finally became eligible to play “Old Men” without makeup! More recently, he directed and designed sets for On Golden Pond, Miracle on South Division Street, Of Mice and Men, Doubt, and All My Sons. He has appeared in numerous productions and involved with most all of the theatre companies in the Hudson Valley. What a great life! Thanks to Kit and crew for their help, and the sweet memory of Jayne.

Vincent Peter (Passerby 1)
Vincent Peter

is excited to be a part of another County Players’ production. His last time on-stage was in A Few Good Men. He has worked backstage dressing actors in Into the Breaches!; Big Fish; Lips Together, Teeth Apart; and Vania and Sonia and Masha and Spike. During the day, he teaches Public Speaking at Dutchess Community College/SUNY. He’d like to thank all of his County Players friends for showing up when he needed them during his recent difficult time. He was overwhelmed by their kindness and generosity and support. In particular, he’d like thank Alex for the 19 years. You left us too soon. He misses you every day.

Jenn Propfe (Emma)
Jenn Propfe

is delighted to be playing in this endearing and quirky piece. She previously appeared in the CP2 Reader’s Theater productions of Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley (Jane Bingley), and Silent Sky (Margaret Leavitt), as well as full productions of Lips Together, Teeth Apart (Sally Truman), Young Frankenstein (ensemble), Guys and Dolls (Hot Box Girl Silk), CP In Concert (singer), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (woman 1/nun/maid/ensemble), A County Players Christmas (singer), All American Big Band Style (singer), A Grand Night For Singing (singer), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (mother/Mrs. Bradley), and Once upon a Mattress (ensemble). When Jenn is not at the theater, she can be found singing with her acoustic duo, She’s My Ex. She would like to thank Becca and Alan for their (reluctant) patience with her ridiculous performance and rehearsal schedules.

Elan Riggs (Passerby 2)
Elan Riggs

Previous acting credits include Something Rotten! (County Players), and 42nd Street and Godspell (Theatre on Main Street). He’d like to thank his mother and sister for their eternal support, and has enjoyed working hard with the cast and crew to bring you a great show!

Julie Seltzer (Instructor)
Julie Seltzer

is so grateful to be part of this production! She previously appeared on the County Players stage in Babel (Narrator), The Half-Life of Marie Curie (Marie) and The Book of Will (Boy Hamlet/Elizabeth Condell/ Marcus/Marcellus). Other credits include Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet at The Brewster Theater Company. Big thank you to the incredible collection of people working on every aspect of this show, and to Dr. Ulrike Offenberg for accent help.

Douglas Woolley (Old Man - Baker)
Douglas Woolley

has performed in over 40 productions at County Players, recently including The Dining Room and On Golden Pond with his wife, Julie.