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DIRTY WORK AFOOT
or
The Trials of a Working Girl
Written by Terry Nelson DiMurro and Jerry Starks
Produced by Lora Buckman and Angela Hepola
Directed by Terry Nelson DiMurro
Featuring Bill Edwards on Piano
Performances April 8-May 1, 2022 at multiple venues in Loudoun County.
DIRTY WORK AFOOT is a family friendly, traditional, old fashion melodrama, with a villain to boo and a hero to cheer. DIRTY WORK AFOOT is the story of the Whitneys, a wealthy family who is the target of the villainous Ravenaw Blackwing who plans to marry the daughter for her fortune. It is also the story of Robert Whitney and his love for the house maid Penelope Pure who is hiding a deep secret that keeps her from returning his love.
The show also features specialty acts. The audience is encouraged to boo and cheer or sing along. Fun entertainment for the whole family.
COVID-19 safety precautions may be in place.
Protocols are subject to change based on the venue
and guidance from Federal, state, or local government.
If you have any questions or concerns,
please contact us at melodrama@sterlingplaymakers.org
MEET THE CAST
Mrs. Whitney - Kathleen Donovan
Alice Whitney - Sarah Lehner
Miss Harriet Norcross - KD Zavarelli
Robert Whitney - John Geddie
Penelope Pure - Courtney Garofolo
Ravenaw Blackwing - Scott Ruegg
Detective Rosenblum/Rev. Smith/Little Old Lady - Jack Seeley
Ralph the Rat - Tom Digre
Sam the Snake - Ovi Sufitchi
Augustina Note - Lisa Alford
Mr. Jones - Clint McCauley
Mr. Green - Peter Markey
Mrs. Jones - Brianna Baldwin / Soni Oberleas
Mrs. Fergusson - Angela Hepola
OLIO/ Mr. Fergusson - Paul Gernhardt
OLIO/ Mrs. Green - Susan Kronenberg
OLIO/ Miss Brown - Tina Pyhtila
OLIO/ Party Guest - Adam Halvorsen
OLIO/ Pianist - Bill Edwards
OLIO - Brianna Baldwin / Soni Oberleas
OLIO/ Host - Lauren Sunday
Host - Carol Frysinger
Host - Don O'Brien
Host - Sue O'Brien
Understudy - Mylo Schmidt