Steve Malionek

Yeoman of Regard - 2008

When Steve first got connected to the internet in 1996, the first thing he did was type Gilbert and Sullivan into the search engine and found The Sudbury Savoyards. He immediately called orchestra managers Bill and Nancy Burdine to volunteer his services and lucky for us he was hired as Principal Clarinet for our 1997 production of The Yeomen of the Guard.

How appropriate it is that we are honoring Steve this year for his unparalleled dedication and enthusiasm to this organization. His participation is not always in the orchestra pit or at the piano, it is just as much behind the scenes as Graphic Designer, Master Carpenter, Set Painter, Trustee, Videographer, and Props Construction, as well as at the computer as Webmaster, Listmaster, Playbill, and Publicity, just to name a few of the many tasks no one may ever hear about.

Whether he is waving his baton in front of an orchestra, re-writing an entire score so it is easier to follow, turning old wooden organ pipes into halberts at C.B. Fisk in Gloucester, or practicing the score while voicing an organ in Japan, Steve not only meets the criteria for this honor, but exceeds it with his deep understanding, patience, and vision for The Sudbury Savoyards.

YEARPRODUCTIONROLE
1997The Yeomen of the GuardClarinet I
1998Trial by Jury / HMS PinaforeClarinet I, Board of Trustees
1998The Importance of Being EarnestPublicity Crew, Usher
1999IolantheClarinet I, Orchestra Liaison, Board of Trustees, Painting and Set Construction
1999Foggerty's FairySet Construction Chief, Stage Crew, Videographer, "Special Thanks"
2000RuddigoreMusic Director, Board of Trustees
2000You Can't Take It With YouSet Construction Chief, Playbill Layout, Graphic Design
2001The GondoliersMusic Director, Set Construction
2001Blithe SpiritMaster Carpenter, Set Painting, Playbill Layout, Co-Graphic Design, Cast Photographer
200140th Anniversary CelebrationClarinet I
2002The SorcererMusic Director
2003PatienceMusic Director
2004The Boys Next DoorUsher, Set Construction and Painting
2005The MikadoMusic Director
2006The Grand DukeMusic Director
2006California SuiteSet Construction
2007IolantheMusic Director, Graphic Designer, Webmaster
2007You're a Good Man, Charlie BrownAccompanist

Induction Ceremony - March 1, 2008

Andrea Roessler giving the induction speech
Steve Malionek giving his acceptance speech
First Yeoman Jon Saul and Second Yeoman Ed Fell sing a parody song.
Jan Malionek, Andrea Roessler, 2008 Honoree Steve Malionek, Tony Malionek