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January 6, 2010 by

Jeeves in Bloom ‡

Written by Margaret Raether, based on the works of P.G. Wodehouse
Directed by Alison C. Vesely

Featuring

Christian Gray, Jim McCane, Melanie Keller, Kevin McKillip, Jeannie Affelder, and James Leaming

Performed January 27, 2010 ~ February 28, 2010

JEFF RECOMMENDED

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES JUST ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND!

 

“As delightful a respite as one could hope for in the gloomy days of winter…Vesely’s staging fires on all cylinders.” – Chicago Tribune★★★½

“A funny, thoroughly charming production….the return of Jeeves is as welcome as a reunion with old friends.” – Daily Herald ★★★½

“The second installment into Wodehouse land is every bit a splendid confectionary treat…twice as stylish and exquisitely executed…a production this fine is too good to let slip by.” – SteadstyleChicago.com★★★★

The Story

When Bertie gets himself into another scrape, Jeeves must resign his service and re-invent himself as something other than Bertie’s Gentleman’s Gentleman. This sequel to First Folio’s hit production of Jeeves Intervenesfeatures the return of Christian Gray as the lovably loopy Bertie Wooster and Jim McCance as his unflappable butler Jeeves.

Wednesday and Thursday shows:  $28/Adults, $23/Students and Seniors
Friday/Saturday/Sunday shows: $30/Adults, $25/Students and Seniors

The Artists

  • Alison C. Vesely, SDC+ – Director
  • Matthew Kurtis Lutz – Stage Manager
  • Angie Miller+ – Scenic Design
  • Elsa Hiltner+ – Costume Design
  • Michael McNamara, USA – Lighting Design
  • David Rice – Sound Design

The Cast

  • Christian Gray*+ as Bertie Wooster
  • Jim McCance* as Jeeves
  • Melanie Keller*+ as Madeline Bassett
  • Kevin McKillip*+ as Gussie Fink-Nottle
  • James Leaming* as Uncle Tom/Anatole the Chef
  • Jeannie Affelder as Aunt Dahlia

* indicates member of Actors Equity Association + indicates First Folio Artistic Associate

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The Photos

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Jim McCance (Jeeves), Christian Gray (Bertie), & Kevin McKillip (Gussie)
Kevin McKillip (Gussie), Melanie Keller (Madeline) & Christian Gray (Bertie)
Jim McCance (Jeeves), Christian Gray (Bertie), & Kevin McKillip (Gussie)
James Leaming (Anatole), Jim McCance (Jeeves) & Christian Gray (Bertie)
Christian Gray (Bertie Wooster) and Jim McCance (Jeeves)
Christian Gray (Bertie Wooster) and Jim McCance (Jeeves)
Christian Gray (Bertie Wooster) and Jim McCance (Jeeves)
Jim McCance (Jeeves)

Our Sponsors

The 2021-22 Season was sponsored by Susan & Alan Becker and Daniel Nowaczynski & Nancy Ziegler.

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