DIRECTED BY
Lance Jones
Lance Jones
SET DESIGN
Benton Palmer
SET CONSTRUCTION
Christine Rowley
COSTUMING
Lance Jones
COSTUMING
Julene Thurston
SET DESIGN CREW
Cherie Hamilton
SET DESIGN CREW
Lance Jones
SOUND DESIGN
Andrew Gibby
LIGHTING DESIGN
Stephanie Curtis
MARKETING
DonnaMae Harper
PROMOTION
Megi Jones
TICKETING
Stetzon Blacker
LIGHT & SOUND OPERATOR
Director's Notes
The Community Theatre experience is a uniquely valuable one for everyone - a chance to make new friends, find talents and grow new wings. These talented actors have been hard at work (and at play) preparing and rehearsing for the run of this hilarious show. Each one of these actors brings a special form of humor, kindness and respect for the show and their characters. As a Director, I truly enjoy the entire process of a show, especially through the eyes of actors on stage for the first time (and we have few in this production). They remind me of the jubilation of entertainment, the excitement of story telling and a friendly reminder that it’s not about the size of an audience, but the joy we bring to the audience for each performance.
Working with the Cast and Crew of, DRINKING HABITS, has been a laughing ride from the start. I’ll just say it: Nuns are fun! Anywho, we are so fortunate to be part of the amazing community, where local business owners kindly say “yes,” when we ask for support.
We are immensely grateful. The renovations of The Burley Theatre are very exciting, yet also very tedious. Thank you all for the generous support and your patience as we watch the transformation of this piece of Burley history come to life.
Now sit back and enjoy the show. And for-the-love, LAUGH!!!
Lance Jones
Working with the Cast and Crew of, DRINKING HABITS, has been a laughing ride from the start. I’ll just say it: Nuns are fun! Anywho, we are so fortunate to be part of the amazing community, where local business owners kindly say “yes,” when we ask for support.
We are immensely grateful. The renovations of The Burley Theatre are very exciting, yet also very tedious. Thank you all for the generous support and your patience as we watch the transformation of this piece of Burley history come to life.
Now sit back and enjoy the show. And for-the-love, LAUGH!!!
Lance Jones
The Cast
Sister Philamena
DINA ERLING
Sister Augusta
KRISTI PUGH
George Donnelly
BEN WHIPPLE
Mother Superior
MARIANNE WELCH
Sally
JEMMA THURSTON
Paul
AUSTIN SILVA
Father Chenille
JON MAHER*
Sister Mary Catherine
CORRINA ETHRIDGE
* A member of the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
Special Thanks
A big thank you to the following people and businesses who helped us make this show a success! We have a wonderful, supportive community.
The Mount Harrison Board of Directors
The Burley Theatre
Community Members
The BHS Drama Department
The Mini-Cassia Chamber of Commerce
The Burley Theatre
Community Members
The BHS Drama Department
The Mini-Cassia Chamber of Commerce
Cast & Crew
Dina Erling
Sister Philhamena
Dina Erling has a love for musical theater and is stepping out of her comfort zone and into a wimple and veil for her fourth production with the Mt. Harrison Heritage Foundation. Previous roles include Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn in The Music Man, the Stepmother in Into the Woods, and Aunt Eller in Oklahoma. Dina and her husband, Ty, were both raised in the area and chose it as the perfect place to raise their family. Now with their kids grown, Dina’s two perfect grandsons have become her new passion. By day, she works for Lee Family Broadcasting, selling radio advertising and chatting it up on-air daily from noon to seven. She also stays busy volunteering on the board for Simply Hope Family Outreach and serves as a board member for the Mini-Cassia Chamber of Commerce. Dina would like to thank everyone who helped bring this production to life and adds that the last eight weeks of nightly belly laughs have been an incredible amount of fun.
Dina Erling has a love for musical theater and is stepping out of her comfort zone and into a wimple and veil for her fourth production with the Mt. Harrison Heritage Foundation. Previous roles include Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn in The Music Man, the Stepmother in Into the Woods, and Aunt Eller in Oklahoma. Dina and her husband, Ty, were both raised in the area and chose it as the perfect place to raise their family. Now with their kids grown, Dina’s two perfect grandsons have become her new passion. By day, she works for Lee Family Broadcasting, selling radio advertising and chatting it up on-air daily from noon to seven. She also stays busy volunteering on the board for Simply Hope Family Outreach and serves as a board member for the Mini-Cassia Chamber of Commerce. Dina would like to thank everyone who helped bring this production to life and adds that the last eight weeks of nightly belly laughs have been an incredible amount of fun.
Kristi Pugh
Sister Augusta
Kristi Pugh is the licensed social worker for Countryside Care and Rehabilitation and Minidoka Memorial Hospital. She is the wife of Dr. Paul Pugh and the mother of two boys, Paul and Victor Pugh. She has been behind the scenes for most of the plays and productions last 6 years at Burley High School but has never been on the stage herself. She feels honored to be selected to be a part of the cast of Drinking Habits. Kristi loves all of her cast and crew members and they have been absolutely amazing to work with.
Kristi Pugh is the licensed social worker for Countryside Care and Rehabilitation and Minidoka Memorial Hospital. She is the wife of Dr. Paul Pugh and the mother of two boys, Paul and Victor Pugh. She has been behind the scenes for most of the plays and productions last 6 years at Burley High School but has never been on the stage herself. She feels honored to be selected to be a part of the cast of Drinking Habits. Kristi loves all of her cast and crew members and they have been absolutely amazing to work with.
Ben Whipple
George Donnelly
Ben is grateful for the chance to be a lot bit silly on these historic boards. He was probably a bit too serious (and steeped in blood) his last time under the glare of these lights. His beautiful wife and handsome sons have been wonderfully supportive and deserve their own round of applause. And a big thank you to you! Coming to the show and supporting community theatre in our amazing area is just the sort of thing people like you are so loved for.
Ben is grateful for the chance to be a lot bit silly on these historic boards. He was probably a bit too serious (and steeped in blood) his last time under the glare of these lights. His beautiful wife and handsome sons have been wonderfully supportive and deserve their own round of applause. And a big thank you to you! Coming to the show and supporting community theatre in our amazing area is just the sort of thing people like you are so loved for.
Marianne Welch
Mother Superior
Marianne is thrilled to be a part of this hilarious show, Drinking Habits, put on by the Mount Harrison Heritage Foundation. This is just her second time on stage – you may have seen her in The Cemetery Club back in the Fall of 2019. Marianne travels a lot with her work as an independent sales rep, but is excited that her schedule allows her the flexibility she needs to be a part of this production. She wants to thank her actor son, Levi, for his support and invaluable coaching and encouragement. Marianne is also very appreciative of her husband Kevin, who is always supportive of whatever new adventure she takes on. Rehearsals have been a blast with this amazing cast and director and she’s confident you’re going to have a belly laughing good time!
Marianne is thrilled to be a part of this hilarious show, Drinking Habits, put on by the Mount Harrison Heritage Foundation. This is just her second time on stage – you may have seen her in The Cemetery Club back in the Fall of 2019. Marianne travels a lot with her work as an independent sales rep, but is excited that her schedule allows her the flexibility she needs to be a part of this production. She wants to thank her actor son, Levi, for his support and invaluable coaching and encouragement. Marianne is also very appreciative of her husband Kevin, who is always supportive of whatever new adventure she takes on. Rehearsals have been a blast with this amazing cast and director and she’s confident you’re going to have a belly laughing good time!
A big thanks to our Platinum Sponsor
Jemma Thurston
Sally
Jemma is thrilled to be part of Drinking Habits! She has been involved in theater and performance since 2011, with her first production being Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Over the years, she has performed in numerous plays and musicals, as well as unique roles such as the mascot for Burley High School and scare acting at Haunted Mansions of Albion. Jemma is currently a student at the College of Southern Idaho and is excited to graduate this year. She thanks her friends, family, and the cast and crew for their support and hopes you enjoy the show!
Jemma is thrilled to be part of Drinking Habits! She has been involved in theater and performance since 2011, with her first production being Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Over the years, she has performed in numerous plays and musicals, as well as unique roles such as the mascot for Burley High School and scare acting at Haunted Mansions of Albion. Jemma is currently a student at the College of Southern Idaho and is excited to graduate this year. She thanks her friends, family, and the cast and crew for their support and hopes you enjoy the show!
Austin Silva
Paul
Saying Austin is excited for this show is an understatement. He grew up watching his older sister Emily become involved in many shows and grew up with the sound of musical numbers coming from her room. Never finding time to be in one himself however, he added it to his bucket list, soon to be forgotten... until one fateful phone call. Austin is now proud to act for the first time alongside his talented and hilarious castmates. Hopefully you all laugh as much as he has during its production.
Saying Austin is excited for this show is an understatement. He grew up watching his older sister Emily become involved in many shows and grew up with the sound of musical numbers coming from her room. Never finding time to be in one himself however, he added it to his bucket list, soon to be forgotten... until one fateful phone call. Austin is now proud to act for the first time alongside his talented and hilarious castmates. Hopefully you all laugh as much as he has during its production.
Jon Maher
Father Chenille
Theater: Father of the Bride; Bronze Star (Kennedy Center Award Recipient); The Foreigner, The Miracle Worker, Children of a Lesser God, Fiddler on the Roof, Gypsy. Film/TV: Baby Sitters Club, General Hospital, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Oprah Show, Switched At Birth, Last Rights, LA Law, Garth Brooks Christmas Special; Commercials: yes, and too many to mention. Frequently referred to as The Sign Language Guy, as a Certified Interpreter for the Deaf, Jon has interpreted for Film/TV/Theater/ Presidents, English Royalty, Oscars, Emmy’s, etc. Jon is the only recipient of a special Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for Outstanding Achievements and Contributions to Theater. He is winner of the Great Western Comedy Competition, a two-time recipient of the Carrie Hamilton Humanitarian Award, recipient of Humanitarian Rainbow Award and REAF HERO Humanitarian award. Member of SAG/ AFTRA.
Theater: Father of the Bride; Bronze Star (Kennedy Center Award Recipient); The Foreigner, The Miracle Worker, Children of a Lesser God, Fiddler on the Roof, Gypsy. Film/TV: Baby Sitters Club, General Hospital, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Oprah Show, Switched At Birth, Last Rights, LA Law, Garth Brooks Christmas Special; Commercials: yes, and too many to mention. Frequently referred to as The Sign Language Guy, as a Certified Interpreter for the Deaf, Jon has interpreted for Film/TV/Theater/ Presidents, English Royalty, Oscars, Emmy’s, etc. Jon is the only recipient of a special Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for Outstanding Achievements and Contributions to Theater. He is winner of the Great Western Comedy Competition, a two-time recipient of the Carrie Hamilton Humanitarian Award, recipient of Humanitarian Rainbow Award and REAF HERO Humanitarian award. Member of SAG/ AFTRA.
Corrina Cramer
Sister Mary Catherine
Corrina is very grateful to be a part of Drinking Habits. Having acted in Alice in Wonderland and The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon in High School, she's delighted to be a part of her first community play. Corrina and her family moved to Burley this last fall and are excited to join the community. She previously taught Highschool and is now a stay at home mother to a fun and curious toddler. Corrina would like to thank her son and husband Matt for helping her get back into her favorite hobby.
Corrina is very grateful to be a part of Drinking Habits. Having acted in Alice in Wonderland and The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon in High School, she's delighted to be a part of her first community play. Corrina and her family moved to Burley this last fall and are excited to join the community. She previously taught Highschool and is now a stay at home mother to a fun and curious toddler. Corrina would like to thank her son and husband Matt for helping her get back into her favorite hobby.
