‘Pajama Game” opens at Little Theatre

Mandee Mitchum (Sandra), Rena Katz (Virginia), Heather Nettles (Babe), Susan Cardillo (Brenda), Javana Angelique (Poopsie) and Danielle Grau (Mae). Click on any photo to bring up in new window, then click on magnifying glass to enlarge. All Photos by Sandi Carroll

The musical “The Pajama Game” will be presented by The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach Feb. 24, 25, 26 and March 1, 2, 3, 4 and March 8, 9, 10 and 11. The musical is based on the novel “7 ½ Cents” by Richard Bissell. It features a score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.

The story deals with labor troubles in a pajama factory, where worker demands for a seven-and-a-half cents raise are going unheeded.

In the midst of this ordeal, love blossoms between Babe, the grievance committee head, and Sid, the new factory superintendent. David Santiago, playing Sid is earnest, with a fine voice and assured presence. Heather Nettles is a Babe to match him, falling for Sid’s personal charms but standing fast with her fellow union members.

Prez (Robert Roam) puts the moves on Gladys (Bernadette Suidock)

Babe is the “good” Good Girl, while Bernadette Suidock as the perky bookkeeper Gladys is the “bad” Good Girl. Her strutting, jealous, boyfriend Hines, played by Franco Bottley is the factory timekeeper. The cast is complimented with many Little Theatre veteran actors and some wonderful new ones including Robert J. Roam, Chris Jenkins, Ida Anderson, John Palermo, John Lipka, Danielle Grau, Susan Cardillo, Javana Angelique, John Hardebeck, Bill Walker, Rena Katz, Mandee Mitchum, Joey Reader, and Violet Anne.

“The Pajama Game” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) and all authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. Performances are evenings at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

This show is directed by John Stenko with musical direction by Lizzie Brahm-Kriger. Daniel Walker is the choreographer for this musical.

Tickets are selling out fast, so call or visit the box office Monday through Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm at (386) 423-1246. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $19 for seniors and $10 for students under 18. Visit www.nsbplayers.org for additional information. The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach is located at 726 Third Avenue, NSB.

The cast of "The Pajama Game" - ready to entertain theater-goers at the Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach.

Art Walk and Wine walk Saturday

Art Walk and Wine Walk will be held from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. There is nothing better than taking a stroll along Flagler Avenue, the five-blocks between the Indian River and the ocean with its many charming shops to visit. There will be something for everyone, including unique art works on display in galleries, as well as several visiting artists who will be set up under canopies.

Wine Walk tickets are available at the tent at Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Avenue, NSB.

The popular monthly event features painting, jewelry, ceramics, decorative art, sculpture, fabric arts, pottery and more. DJ Dennis will be playing everyone’s favorite music at the gazebo at Flagler and Pine, and live glassworking demonstrations will be presented at Galleria di Vetro.
The wine walk portion of Art Walk runs from 1 to 7 p.m. and offers a progressive wine tasting along the avenue where participants can taste their choice from more than 50 wines. Wine tasting passports are $20 and are available at Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler and at the tent at Flagler Avenue and Cooper Street. The passport will include 20 tasting tickets and a keepsake wine glass. Some locations feature both one-ticket and multi-ticket wines to sample. It is a great way to extend you knowledge of wines and try something new and different.

A “Wine Tasting” flyer will list host locations in geographic order between the river and the ocean and what wines are featured. For those who want to share their 20 tasting tickets with a friend, an additional wine glass will be available for $10.

From the river heading east to the ocean, the locations are: 100 block, Ta Da Gallery, Heavenly Sandwiches & Smoothies; 300 block, Clancy’s Cantina, That’s Amore, Gyftz, Manzano Fine Foods, Galleria di Vetro, Trader’s Beach Club, Om Bar & Chill Lounge; 400 block, Flagler Tavern, Peanut’s Restaurant Sport’s Bar; and around the corner on Buenos Aires at Toni & Joe’s.

Richard Collinson working at the wheel at Palms Up Pottery. Palms Up is donating this month's punch card drawing prize, a pair of wine goblets.

A special “punch card” prize drawing is presented by the Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue. The Wine Tasting flyer includes the punch card, so pick one up and get it punched at each of the four sponsoring galleries for a chance to win this month’s prize, wheel-thrown wine goblets, donated by Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler Ave. Other sponsoring galleries are Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave.; Jewelry of Joy, 301 Flagler Ave.; and Galleria di Vetro Studio and Glass Gallery, 310 Flagler.

Come for the art, enjoy tasting some new and interesting wines, and stay for a fabulous beachside sunset. The street boasts a variety of dining options to suit every taste and budget for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information about Art Walk, call 386-428-1770, or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com.

Call for Artists

The Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, is seeking professional artists in any medium to display their art at Art Walk and Wine Walk held the fourth Saturday of the month (except for September and December when Art Walk is scheduled a week earlier).

Artist applications can be downloaded at www.flaglergallerygroup.com.

For more information, call 386-428-1770.