Applause! Applause! Ghosts of Sotterley a Success!

 

The many performances of this year's Ghosts of Sotterley - “Reapers in Red Coats 1814” wow-ed crowds on October 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25, 2014! Our sincere thanks to ALL who made this event one which audiences will remember and talk about for a long time to come! There are so many people who volunteer their time and talents to benefit Historic Sotterley Plantation and we are grateful to every single one of you!

 

Official Sponsors:

The Boeing Company

Ming and Dawna Diaz

The Mathe Family

Aaron Schoolcraft

Wesley Thomas

 

 

Dawna Diaz

Director, Producer

Dawna has been actively involved in all aspects of the Ghosts of Sotterley for the past 13 years. She returned as Director and Producer for this year's production. When not directing or performing on a stage, she is a Life Coach.  She also has a day job on base at Atlantic Test Range. 

 

Ming Diaz

Makeup Director

Ming has been acting and doing tech since the 60's in middle school and there is no cure in sight. His constant enjoyment is working for people who want to play in their performances while giving audiences their best. His alter ego is being a clown and face-painter for children.

 

Stacy Oosterink

Director

Stacy Oosterink is a veteran of SOMD theater, most recently directing "Little Shop of Horrors" for the Newtowne Players. This is her Sotterley debut. She'd like to thank Dawna, Ming, Sotterley Plantation, and her family for their trust, support, and giving her another opportunity to play with her friends.  

 

Paul Rose

Playwright & Director

Paul Rose is very excited about this experimental move from years of acting in the Sotterley Ghost Tours, to a chance to write and direct. Paul would like to point out that the choice to cast his daughter, Madeline, has no nepotism about it. He needed to cast a pretty, talented 12 year old girl who owned two Yorkie puppies and she was a fit! 

 

Wesley Thomas

Technical Director

This is Wesley's sixth year with the Ghosts of Sotterley. He has brought skills learned in the Navy and loves to play with all things technical. His day job is a test flight electronic/electrician on trainer jets and is always looking forward to the next year’s Ghosts of Sotterley.

 

Krista Whites

Stage Manager

Krista Whites is thrilled to be once again working with Historic Sotterley Plantation. She was graduated from West Virginia University in 2012 with a B.F.A. in Theatre concentrating in Theatrical Production and Design. Previous productions include Ragtime, Buried Child, and Blue Man Group. Krista sends her thanks to Dawna for this opportunity, and to her family and Christine for the back-up.

 

 

Tour Guides

Emma Carpenter, Jordan Dzialoski, Lindsey Horn, Anna Singer,

Claire Van Beek, Julie Woods
 

Crybaby Bridge

Dawna Diaz, Zeke Poiro
 

Personal Pride

Paul Rose
 

Damage Report

Jacob Dzialoski, John Dzialoski, John Healy

Tim Joyce, Vince Kolman, Colin Maher, Jeff Maher
 

Suspicion

Chris Burch, Alesandra Rodgers, Camilla Rodgers
 

Hounds of Sotterley

 Jake Dodges, Allyssa Fox, Katy Kindley, Ashley Maucher, Madeline Rose, Samantha Wilt
 

Cider House Ghouls

  Jade Burch, Emily Fox, J. J. Mathe, Jared Mathe, Dawn Weber
 

Spoils of War

Alexander Ivanchev, Iliya Ivanchev, Shannon Ivanchev, Phoenix Spalding
 

Garden of Gasps

Ellynne Davis, Helena Fondeur, Robin Mathe, Leni Weisel
 

Fox Hunt

Melissa Johnson, Jeremy Leissner, Brandon Maher,

Maddie Oosterink, Luke Rowe, Brandon Taylor
 

Costumes:

Joanna Woods
 

Sound:

Stephen Rumpf
 

Tech Support:

David Bizup, Greg Bizup, Samantha Maucher, Sydney Maucher,

Phillip Scassero, Aaron Schoolcraft, Meghan Thomas,

Brianna Whites, Larry Whites
 

Makeup Support:

Jade Burch, Emma Carpenter, Jordan Dzialoski, Jeana Fondeur,

Emily Gray, Maddie Oosterink, Anna Singer, Brianna Whites
 

Special Appearance by:

Frank & Pat Greenwell
 

 

Special Thanks to:

Atlantic Test Range - UV lights  |  Friends of Sotterley Acting Troupe

The Sotterley Staff  |  TJ Youhn - Gun

Canard’s Catering  |  Days Off Deli  |  Hardesty Haven Catering

Mike’s BBQ & Catering  |  Quality Street Catering

Your Journey Studios - Tom & Carol Davis

 

 

 Sotterley Volunteers:

Allen Hicks

Ashley Montes

Betsy King

Bob Trible

Cameron Lloyd

Carter Russell

Catherine Combs

Christine Stanley

Christopher Stanley

Chrystallyn Combs

Cindy Gianacopolos

Debbie Curtis

Debbie Gray

Elizabeth Gray

Elizabeth Prather

Emily Harris

Emma Teed

Eve Love

Gary Weaver, Jr.

Hannah Lord

Hazel McMullin
Hester Burch

Javiel Diaz

Jeff Estepp

Jenni McLellan

Jennifer Dell

JoAnne Wallmark

John Bogner

Kathleen Atkinson

Keith McGuire

Kim Curry

Kisha Jones

Kris Hills

Kristen Maher

Leslie Burgess
Liza Rodriguez

Lori Werrell

Malik Thompson

Marcus Orio

Mary Prather
Matt Evans

Matthew Wilson

Melinda Persiani

Melissa Bogner

Melissa Ramsey

Rick Werrell

Robin Wyvill

Rosalinda Orio

Rose Monan

Ruth Sands

Sage Burch

Sara Proctor

Scott Russell

Scott Teed

Staci Filomena

Stephen Fouche

Thomas Crowder

Thomas Gallagher

Tiffany Filomena

Tom Hills
Towanda Ganges

Take a bow, everyone!

UPDATED INFO on Wednesday Night's Speaker Series Event!

UPDATE on FINAL SPEAKER SERIES EVENT at Sotterley Plantation!

The Show Must Go On! 

Unfortunately, presenter Sandy Cannon-Brown will not be in attendance at Sotterley for the final Speaker Series event, but a commentary provided by Ms. Cannon-Brown about the film will be given prior to the movie screening. Following the movie, comments and response will be given by Bob Lewis, Executive Director of the St. Mary's River Watershed Association. 

 “SPAT: Bringing Oysters Back to the Chesapeake Bay”

Wednesday, October 29  |  7:00 p.m. in the Barn

After centuries of over-harvesting, and recurring bouts of devastating diseases, oyster populations in the Chesapeake Bay plummeted along with the profits of the industry and the health of the Bay.  In 2013, more than a billion hatchery-raised baby oysters were added to the Bay and new breeds of disease-resistant, meatier, faster-growing oysters are thriving in commercial aquaculture. Culture and ecology clash in this captivating story about one of the Bay’s most important critters. “SPAT: Bringing Oysters Back to the Chesapeake Bay” is directed and produced by Sandy Cannon-Brown, who is passionate about the vitality of ecosystems and the protection and health of their inhabitants.

This event is FREE to the public. Advance reservations are required due to limited seating. Call 301-373-2280 to make your reservation.

Because of the generous grant and continued support from The Boeing Company, Sotterley Plantation is able to offer this important community outreach, fulfilling its mission to preserve, research, and interpret Sotterley Plantation’s diverse cultures and environments and to serve the world as an educational, cultural, and community resource.