KJ Hippensteel, left, playing Chick Miller and Lauren Jelencovich, playing Teddy Stern in the Forestburgh Playhouse production of "Wish You Were Here."Forestburgh Playhouse Catskill Memories
If you were one of the lucky ones to see "Wish You Were Here" June 16-21 at the Forestburgh Playhouse it truly took you back to the "Golden Era" of our Sullivan County Catskills.
Having been there and done that during some of that "Golden Era" I remember well working as a caddy at the Big G and playing drums in a dance band at bungalow colonies and so the skits in this presentation by the very talented Forestburgh Playhouse actors and actresses rang very true and gave their audience the real picture of what some of the "Golden Era" looked like.
This musical comedy gem set among the young singles at Camp Karefree recreated those many magic summer-times enjoyed by so many in that great Golden Era of the Catskills.
The basic theme of Wish You Were Here is about a young lady (Teddy Stern) who is sent by her doctor to an adult summer camp in the Catskills called Camp Karefree "where friendships are formed to last a whole lifetime through." She hopes to relax enough to clear her head for her upcoming wedding, but ends up becoming one of the most sought-after female prizes for the oversexed wait staff of eager college men....among them the aggressive, womanizing Pinky Harris and the charming law student Chick Miller, who eventually makes her realize she doesn't want to be married after all.
Outstanding acting and vocals by KJ Hippensteel playing Chick Miller and Lauren Jelencovich playing Teddy Stern. KJ was recently seen in Altar Boyz as Matthew in Vero Beach and the National Tour of The Wedding Singer as Glen Guglia. Lauren has appeared in the Off Broadway world premiere of The Music Teacher and has appeared in concert at Carnegie Hall and at the MGM Grand and Hard Rock Live in Las Vegas.
It was nice to see local actor Harold Tighe in the role of Herman Fabricant....another great job Harold.
Directed and choreographed by Richard Amelius and musical direction by David Jenkins Jr. we give this performance five stars for outstanding acting and musical talents by the entire cast.
Next up is Elvis-All Shook Up June 23-July 5 and Disney High School Musical July 2-August 15 only on Thursdays and Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Tickets and reservation are available by calling 794-1194.
If you were one of the lucky ones to see "Wish You Were Here" June 16-21 at the Forestburgh Playhouse it truly took you back to the "Golden Era" of our Sullivan County Catskills.
Having been there and done that during some of that "Golden Era" I remember well working as a caddy at the Big G and playing drums in a dance band at bungalow colonies and so the skits in this presentation by the very talented Forestburgh Playhouse actors and actresses rang very true and gave their audience the real picture of what some of the "Golden Era" looked like.
This musical comedy gem set among the young singles at Camp Karefree recreated those many magic summer-times enjoyed by so many in that great Golden Era of the Catskills.
The basic theme of Wish You Were Here is about a young lady (Teddy Stern) who is sent by her doctor to an adult summer camp in the Catskills called Camp Karefree "where friendships are formed to last a whole lifetime through." She hopes to relax enough to clear her head for her upcoming wedding, but ends up becoming one of the most sought-after female prizes for the oversexed wait staff of eager college men....among them the aggressive, womanizing Pinky Harris and the charming law student Chick Miller, who eventually makes her realize she doesn't want to be married after all.
Outstanding acting and vocals by KJ Hippensteel playing Chick Miller and Lauren Jelencovich playing Teddy Stern. KJ was recently seen in Altar Boyz as Matthew in Vero Beach and the National Tour of The Wedding Singer as Glen Guglia. Lauren has appeared in the Off Broadway world premiere of The Music Teacher and has appeared in concert at Carnegie Hall and at the MGM Grand and Hard Rock Live in Las Vegas.
It was nice to see local actor Harold Tighe in the role of Herman Fabricant....another great job Harold.
Directed and choreographed by Richard Amelius and musical direction by David Jenkins Jr. we give this performance five stars for outstanding acting and musical talents by the entire cast.
Next up is Elvis-All Shook Up June 23-July 5 and Disney High School Musical July 2-August 15 only on Thursdays and Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Tickets and reservation are available by calling 794-1194.
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