Our Christmas Traditions by Candlelight Thank You!

Sotterley Christmas Traditions by Candlelight Common Lives, Shared Sentiments was a lovely event which ended a seven night run last Saturday evening. Entering each room of our 1703 Plantation House and into a five different time periods of Sotterley's history spanning from 1727 through 1955, guests were enchanted by the actors in this year's interactive living history event.

Our sincere thanks to the following for their commitment to Sotterley and making this such a memorable event:

Writer, Producer, and Director 
Jeanne Pirtle

Stage Manager
 Dawn Lopez

Set Decoration
 Leslie Burgess

Technical Assistants
Ashley Morgan
Phillip Scassero

Cast in Order of Appearance

Margaret Knott ~ Emily Fox

India Knott ~ Lisa Zimmerman

Jeannette Briscoe Thomas ~ Helena Fondeur

Emeline Briscoe ~ Shannon Ivanchev

James Bowles ~ James J. Mathe

Rebecca Bowles ~ Robyn Mathe

Entry Hall Servant ~ Craig Tyer II, Jared Mathe

Guides, Musicians & Dining Room Cast

Gregory Belvin

Julia Belvin

Shemika Berry

Deborah Curtis

Anna Maria Fondeur

Alyssa Fox

Phoenix Spalding Ivanchev

Katelyn Kovach

Dawn Lopez

Colin Maher

Jared Mathe

Jeanne Pirtle

Elizabeth Prather

Craig Tyer II

Our Sincere Thanks to:

Harry Burgess

Jeanne Davis

Wesley Thomas

Patuxent Voices

Costumes provided by:

St. Mary’s College of Maryland

The Sotterley Players

Sotterley Volunteers

Betsy King

Cindy Gianacopolos

Kim Curry

Lynn Fitrell

Sharlene Chiu

Tammy Parsons

&

The Sotterley Staff
Nancy Easterling, Executive Director
Ginger Askew, Museum Shop Manager
Joe Goldsmith, Farm and Facilities Manager
Kim Husick, Office Manager
Eileen Miller, Marketing Manager
John O'Rourke, Restoration Manager
Jeanne Pirtle, Education Director
Nathan Ryon, Development Manager
Arleen Strider, Finance Manager 
Stacey Svendgard, Membership/Volunteer Coordinator
Mellanie Teed, Events Manager

and to the following

who made Members' Night such a fabulous evening:

Sotterley Garden Guild

for the beautiful greens and decorations

Premiere Choral performance by:

Chopticon High School

Fabulous fare provided by:

Bear Creek BBQ

Café des Artistes

Days Off Deli

Expressions

Hardesty Haven

Lenny’s Restaurant

Maryland Country Caterers

Sunshine’s Catering

Historic Sotterley Plantation is grateful to

The Sotterley Players

 for sharing their talents, for dedicating their time and efforts, and for making this a wonderful and memorable event! Those involved with The Sotterley Players strive to entertain, educate, uplift, challenge, enlighten, and enrich their audiences.