The Matchmaker
written by Thornton Wilder
directed by Samantha Wend Vargo
June 19-28, 2025
Helene Houle Auditorium at Saint Agnes School
“Isn't the world full of wonderful things?”
In this show for all ages, matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi heads into town with wealthy merchant Horace Vandergelder to help him find a new wife. His clerks and niece seize the opportunity to pursue their own adventures behind his back, leading to unexpected encounters, mistaken identities, and the reminder that even the biggest city is smaller than you might think. You’ll be swept away to 1880s New York with these delightful characters on a journey of self discovery, and might even learn something about yourself amidst all the laughs!
The Matchmaker is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Cast
Horace Vandergelder - Mark Vargo
Dolly Levi - Nikelle Morris
Cornelius Hackl - Steve Broszko
Irene Molloy - Angela Cahill
Ermengarde - Diana Smith
Ambrose Kemper- Chris Smith
Malachi Stack - Michael Conroy
Barnaby Tucker - Stephen Brewer
Minnie Fay - Bella Schaps
Flora van Huysen - Lois Estell
Rudolph - Rob Conroy
August - Paul Vallentos
Gertrude/Cook - Bernadette O'Keefe
Joe Scanlon - Kris Follmer
Cabman - Nick Messer
Musician Ensemble: Grace Maunula, Maria Salamon, Shannon Rouston, Clare Kracht
Creative & Production Team
Director - Samantha Wend Vargo
Assistant Director - Elizabeth Schafer
Music Lead / Sound Designer - Brendan Moir
Scenic Designer - Caroline Redelmeier
Props Designer - Daniel Brechting
Lighting Designer - Mary Shaffer
Costume Designer - Grace Maunula
Assistant Costume Designer - Abigail Fleck
Hair & Makeup Designer - Emma Knapik
Stage Manager - Veronica White
Production Manager- Annie Smaron
Technical Director - Kris Follmer
Assistant Technical Director/Head Carpenter - Ryan Gau
Scenic Artist - Caroline Berlage
Master Electrician - Olivia Lundsten
Audio Engineer - Abe Gross
Graphic Designer - Natalie Messer