"I had a great time at CCT/2nd Flight's production of FLIGHT OF THE LAWNCHAIR MAN. The production was funny, inventive, surprising, charming, and poignant, with great singing and delightful performances." - Peter Daniel Ullian, writer of Flight of the Lawnchair Man
"Susanna Todd is a charmer, with a strong belting voice and a perky persona!" - Showbiz Radio (Click here for full review)
"Khatcheressian has always been known in this area for his vocal prowess, but here he finds the humor in every last aspect of his character and takes it to a new level." -Showbiz Radio (Click here for full review)
May 29, 30 June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 of 2009 Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm Sunday Matinee at 2:00pm
By Peter Ullian (book) and Robert Lindsey-Nassif (score) Directed by: Randall Jones
Recommended for Audiences Ages 12 and Up
Location: Waddell Theatre on NOVA's Loudoun Campus 1000 Harry Byrd Highway Sterling, VA 20164
Synopsis: Meet Jerry Gorman. He's a thirty-four-year-old guy from Passaic, New Jersey, who just got promoted to Snack Bar Manager at Wal-Mart His mother is thrilled, but Jerry is depressed. Deep inside, he knows he was born to achieve something extraordinary. But what? With the help of his girlfriend, Gracie, and a movie rental from Netflix, Jerry has an epiphany: He wants to fly! But how? He's not very bright, not very rich, and not very cool, unlike his neighbor, airplane pilot Big Jack Preston. Plus, Jerry is so dyslexic he can't even drive a car. The neighbors think he's nuts. But Gracie encourages Jerry to quit his job and follow his "Jerriosity." Together, Jerry and Gracie try flight school, the Up With People Space Program, and anything else they can think of to help Jerry soar into the stratosphere. But they are stymied by bureaucracy, Jerry's disapproving mother, and deep, dark family secrets. Finally, when all seems lost, Jerry and Gracie hit on a highly unorthodox method of getting airborne. With a little help from a lawnchair and 400 helium-filled toy balloons, Jerry defies the odds and takes to the friendly skies. Once aloft, Jerry is thrilled by the splendor of flight. But his reverie is quickly halted when Big Jack flies by in a jumbo jet, spots Jerry in his floating lawnchair, and reports Jerry to Homeland Security. Meanwhile, Gracie is on the ground with a walkie-talkie fending off the media and an FAA Agent, who charges Jerry with piloting an unlicensed lawnchair and demands he land immediately. Oblivious to the commotion on the ground, Jerry rises higher into the glorious atmosphere, where he discovers Leonardo Da Vinci, Charles Lindbergh, and Amelia Earhart, who urge him to join the greats of aviation in the sky. In the end, Jerry has a decision to make: come back down to earth, or fly forever where the air is free.
Jerry Gorman: Mark W. Gray-Mendes Gracie: Susanna Todd Mr. Frankel: Cory Okouchi Mother Gorman: Marissa Quintos Big Jack Preston: Ryan Khatcheressian Blaire: Rebecca Clary French Boy: Lori Staley Thong Dude/Movie Narrator: Jesse Baskin Model/Nena: Jen Faulconer Car-Jacked Guy/Photographer: Jeffery Miller Nun/Feather O'Hurlahee: Carla Okouchi Biker Chick/FAA Man: Renee Rabben Wal-Mart Employee/NASA Official: Michael Schaaff Closet Gay/Thuggish Bully: Stephen T Wheeler Madeline/Lindbergh Bimbo: Christine Young Young Jerry: Braedon Kulick Leonardo da Vinci: Kevin McCormack Charles Lindbergh: Josh Doyle Amelia Earhart: Cathy Arnold
Production Team: Producer: Leah Aspell Director: Randall Jones Assistant Director: Maribeth Jones Music Director: David Rohde Stage Manager: Colleen Stock Assistant Stage Manager: Laura Moody Technical Directors: Kevin King, Rick Wilson Master Carpenters: Kevin King, Rick Wilson Special Effects: Nick Brown, Jeff Bender
Really enjoyed the play! Wish I could see it again! The singing was wonderful and everyone was in harmony. I was very impressed! I think you guys are ready for Broadway : )
