Totem Pole Presents 45 SECONDS FROM BROADWAY, Runs 6/15-27

TOTEM POLE CONTINUES ITS MOMENTUM WITH 45 Seconds from Broadway June 15 - 27, 2010. Directed by John Putch

Totem Pole veterans Wil Love, Tess Hartman, Catherine Blaine, Ed Gotwalt (Mister Ed) and newcomers Paul Floriano and John Dow lead a cast of twelve that ignite comedic fireworks in this smart, fast-paced Valentine to Broadway.

John Putch, son of former Playhouse Producing Artistic Director, William Putch and Actress Jean Stapleton, returns to Caledonia to direct for the first time at Totem Pole. John has had a respectable television and film-acting career but now enjoys directing. John last appeared at Totem Pole in 1984.

45 Seconds from Broadway is the 33rd. play written by America's master of comedy, Neil Simon. The title refers to the amount of time it takes to walk to Broadway from the play's setting, a coffee shop inspired by the one located off the lobby of midtown-Manhattan's tourist-class Edison Hotel, a long-time watering hole for struggling actors, aspiring writers, stand-up comics and suburban matinee ladies.

James Fouchard, resident scenic designer's set is true to life. In January, James joinEd Ray Ficca, Artistic Director at the Edison Hotel's coffee shop in New York for several mornings for research and, of course, breakfast. Photos were taken and many notes were made. "Anyone who has ever been to the Edison will recognize the Polish Tea Room immediately," states Ficca.

45 Seconds from Broadway is sponsored by Walker, Connor & Spang, LLC and Orrstown Bank.

Playing until Sunday, June 13th
Sisters of Swing, the Story of the Andrews Sisters

Coming Soon:
June 29 - July 11, 2010: The Complete History of America (abridged)
July 13 - 25, 2010: The Coward and the Glory
July 27 - August 8, 2010: Unnecessary Farce
August 10 - 22, 2010: Ruthless! The Musical
August 25 - 29, 2010: Late Nite Catechism

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