Crossing Delancey by Susan Sandler
Directed by Adrian Elfenbaum
September 13 – October 13, 2024
A story of unexpected love kicks off Ross Valley Players’ new season. Modern Manhattan dating collides with traditional folkways in playwright Susan Sandler’s humorous ode to the connections that make life worthwhile. Sandler also wrote the Golden Globe-nominated film of the same name. RVP welcomes back director Adrian Elfenbaum, architect of last season’s hit, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Elfenbaum summarized his affection for Crossing Delancey, a 1985 New York Jewish Repertory Theatre premiere by saying, “Izzy’s journey reminds us that when we’re feeling lost our roots can often guide us to where we need to go.”
Spirited Izzy, a dreamy bookseller, navigates New York City’s singles scene as best she can while fielding colorful advice from her resourceful but increasingly desperate-for-a-wedding grandmother, Bubbie. Enter Hannah, a fan of Bubbie’s cooking and a professional Cupid. Can “good catch” Sam, a humble Lower East Side pickle vendor with a literary soul, triumph over suave best-selling author Tyler, the fueler of Izzy’s fantasies?
- Thursday Night Preview – September 12 at 7:30 pm
- Opening Night – Friday, September 13 at 7:30 pm
- Show Times: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM, Sundays at 2:00PM
CAST (Order of appearance)
Ida “Bubbie” Kantor – Tamar Cohn
Isabelle “Izzy” Grossman – Lisa Morse*
Hannah Mandelbaum – Jennifer S. McGeorge*
Tyler Moss – Steve Price
Sam Posner – Mark P. Robinson
Understudies – Rebecca Grintsaig, Tina Marzell, Robert Molossi
*Appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Producer – Steve Price
Director – Adrian Elfenbaum
Stage Manager – Ben Vasquez
Assistant Stage Managers – Robert Molossi, Katherine Rupers
Set Design – Mikiko Uesugi**
Lighting Design – Jim Cave
Costume Design – Valera Coble
Assistant Costume Design – Michael A. Berg
Sound Design/Music Director – Billie Cox
Property Design – Dianne Harrison
Intimacy and Movement Choreography – Bessie Zolno
Dialect Coaches – Nancy Carlin and Lynne Soffer
Master Set Builder – Michael Walraven
Scenic Painter – Dhyanis
Photographer – Robin Jackson
Graphic Design – Mark Shepard
Program Consultants – Suzie Hughes and Nancy Wilson
Volunteer Coordinator – Eleanor Prugh
Web Manager – Andy Wilson
Lobby Flowers and Décor – Maureen Kalbus
**United Scenic Artists Local USA 829, IATSE. Crossing Delaney is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.