We can’t believe it – this time last year we were getting 
together costumes, make-up, swords, pineapples, and ducks!
It was on June 21, 2008 (summer solstice, longest sunlight day of the year), that dozens of us gathered at Mt. Cuba Center and worked from before sun-up until past sun-down to create “The Adventures of Ana L’Tech“
To get a look at what the day was like (from the dressing room to the bloopers), click here.
For an incredible collection of photos from that day, click here.
Written & Directed By Christopher Stout
Cast
Ana L’Tech Stacey Ann Shevlin
Baker Betsy Gage
Cloth Dyer Marcie Weigelt
Brewer Tom Wagner
Baldric Jim Jones
Sheriff Dan “Risk” Sutton
Lackey Micky Jones
(no relation to Jim Jones)
First Guard Bill Berger
Second Guard Gus Miller
Third Guard Joe Zilcosky
Fourth Guard Justin Grant
First “Witch” Ann-Marie Jordan
Second “Witch” Eleonore S. Thomas
Third “Witch” Dr. Merle Edelstein
The Royal Duck Howard
Turkey-leg guy JJ Brannon
“No Clue” guy Matt Lamkin
(founder and president of the company)
“She’s French” woman Rebecca C. Faber
(Executive Director of World Trade Center DE)
“burn her” woman Sara DiSabatino
“Stay on Task” guy Phil Jones
(no relation to Micky or Jim)
Clapping Guy Alok Patel
Alchemist, Dr. Lamkin Phil Amico
Ironic commentator Rick Jensen
(Famous Talk Show Host on WDEL)
“Good PR” guy Mike Castle
(U.S. Congressman – DE)
The rest of the “Olde Angrye Mobbe”
Steven Miles
(General Manager for the company)
Amy Miles
Wesley Miles
Seth Miles
Laurel Miles
Holly Miles
(yes, we’re OK with nepotism when it comes to film productions)
Kristin Grant
Kelsey Grant
(yep, more nepotism)
Wendy Swift
(Erica’s sister-in-law: see nepotism comment above)
Greg Mazzotta
Allegra DiNetta
Jordyn Buckingham
Kathryn Kohler
Kristen Saksa
Sarah Carnish Berry
Smokey Berkley
Squeaky Whittmore
Caine Kubala
Kathy Leigh Samson
Mary Durbano
Jim Durbano
Eric Winter
“Intermission”
Announcer Ken Grant
(Kristin Grant’s husband)
Lab Tech Micky Jones
(yes, he also played the Lackey – he’s just that talented)
Adoring Blonde Erica Sarver Swift
Adoring Brunette Laurie Jones
(that’s right – even more nepotism)
Best Crew in the world
Cinematography Blake Eichenseer
Assistant Camera David Rivera
Sound Recordist Jamie MacPherson
Sound Mixer Patrick Mulrooney
Cowboy Brian Sowards
Key Grip Max Kulish
Grip Bonnie Von Duyke
Gaffer Kevin Lane
PA Timmy Von Duyke
Costumes Gina Scarnati
(for rentals at Opera Delaware, go to www.operade.org)
Make Up Freda J. Carson
Duck Provider Dr. Rob Teti, Founder and Executive Director of Chenoa Manor – www.chenoamanor.org
Filmed Entirely on the grounds of Mt. Cuba – www.mtcubacenter.org – near Wilmington, Delaware – this is one of the most beautiful places on the face of the earth with the nicest staff ever, seriously, these folks are the best, they let us in before sunrise and helped with anything we asked for all day long – if you get a chance, check out these incredible gardens!
Catering Bella Vista Restaurant – www.bellavistatrattoria.com
Finally, a HUGE Thank You to Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin – we truly appreciate your collective genius!