Audition for a show at Guelph Little Theatre! May 26 to June 10, 2017 GUELPH LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison Book by Bob Martin & Don McKellar Directed by Tim Clarke Musical Direction by Kieran Kane Choreography and Musical Staging by Sarah Jane Burton The Drowsy Chaperone is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
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Audition for a show at Guelph Little Theatre!
May 26 to June 10, 2017 GUELPH LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS
Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin & Don McKellar
Directed by Tim Clarke
Musical Direction by Kieran Kane Choreography and Musical Staging by Sarah Jane Burton
The Drowsy Chaperone is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
Producers’ Message
Jen and Paul Barson - Producers Putting on a show of this size isn’t a simple endeavour, and we couldn’t have done it without the help of so many great people and organizations. We would specifically like to extend our gratitude to cast members Allison Humeniuk and Robyn Walsh – the organizers of our
“Show off and Karaoke” variety night at DSTRCT that raised over $1200 to use towards this production. This fundraiser itself was a massive production and without it, we wouldn’t be able to stage The Drowsy Chaperone for you today. To the directors, cast and crew that have put everything into this: We couldn’t be prouder of all of you. Thank you for your dedication. We know the audience will appreciate it!
THANK YOU TO ALL THE FUNDRAISER SPONSORS: Guelph Music
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Guelph Little Theatre has presented outstanding amateur theatrical productions to Guelph and surrounding communities for over 80 years. Starting with a simple play reading group that met monthly, GLT's first production, Yellow Sands, was staged in November 1935 by an enthusiastic 300-member group who loved live theatre. During the early years, GLT members mounted their productions in schools, church basements and at many other locales in the city.
In 1967, the group purchased and moved into the former Salvation Army Citadel at 107 Dublin Street North. The building was purchased through fund-raising activities and private donations from members and patrons, and the mortgage was paid off within 15 years. However, on November 16th, 1993, the theatre building was destroyed by a devastating fire. For 3 years, the theatre had no permanent home, but for the 1996-97 season, the current space at 176 Morris St opened.
The constant support of the community has allowed Guelph Little Theatre to recover from its difficult financial times and put more money into publicity and production values. As a result, Guelph Little Theatre continues to produce high quality theatre for the community to enjoy. Over the past several decades, GLT has earned a reputation for producing shows of the highest caliber, both artistically and technically. Dramas, comedies, musicals, full-length plays and one-acts; Guelph Little Theatre has done them all, and has won many awards at both the Western Ontario Drama League and Theatre Ontario festivals.
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Director’s Message
Tim Clarke – Director I don't like director's notes. A play should speak for itself, and a musical should... sing and dance for itself. So it stands to reason that The Drowsy Chaperone, billed as “a musical within a play”, should sing, dance and speak for itself. But perhaps an annotation or two is in order. The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving pastiche of the American musical comedies that were popular during the 1920s. Naturally, it was conceived by a group of Canadians as an
elaborate stag party performance in the late 1990s. The work evolved and was repeatedly remounted, eventually finding a home on Broadway, where it won five Tony Awards. In the interest of writing good satire, the creators of The Drowsy Chaperone stuffed the libretto with plenty of low comedy, farce, slapstick and a healthy dose of cultural appropriation. Yes, I felt I should mention that in advance. It's twenty seventeen, you see. I won't tell you how the “cringy” moments in this show should make you feel. If they provoke a discussion of any kind, I'm happy. I'll also be happy if the show makes you smile and laugh a bunch. At the heart of The Drowsy Chaperone is a really beautiful message about art and its ability to... Y'know, I've already said too much. That's all. I won't interrupt again! - Tim
Production Team Producers Jen and Paul Barson Artistic Director Tim Clarke Choreography and Musical Staging Sarah Jane Burton Musical Director Kieran Kane Stage Manager Luisa Lago Costume Designer Stephanie Clarke Props Master Steve Sherry Set Decorator Steve Sherry Sound Design Dennis Gray Set Design Paul Briggs Lighting Design Tim Jackson Assistant Stage Manager Scott Lale Assistant Stage Manager Quaid Lale Assistant Stage Manager Robin Jackson Hair and Makeup Consultant Gail Cornwell Hair and Makeup Mercedes Killeen Set Painters Pascal Labillois, Rodney Freake Set Builders Mark Sears, Jim Hoare & Kevin Potruff Welder Sam Brough Choreographer's Assistant Breanne Tice Dance Captain Robyn Walsh Mic Assistants Thea Lale, Janella Lale Front Of House Manager Carey Hutchison Light Operator Deborah Neve Sound Operator Mike Ferguson Spotlight Operator Calum McGeachie Spotlight Operator Josh Cameron Spotlight Operator Andrew Cameron Tech Assistant Erich Williams Graphic Design Jen Barson Publicity & Press Lynne McIntee Play Polisher Bruce Hunter Photographer Dean Palmer Program Designer Paul Barson Thanks to all the costume assistants, set helpers and other volunteers that aren't listed above. GLT and The Drowsy Chaperone would also like to thank: CFRU Rogers TV - Jan Hamilton &
Lynne McIntee The Grand 101
David Tanner Royal City Musical Productions Inc.
Marnie Jutzi Erin District High School
Cast Man In Chair Carlo Adamo Janet Van De Graaf Allison Humeniuk Robert Martin Tristan Pilcher Mrs. Tottendale Lisa MacNeil Underling Trevor Smith Diggins The Drowsy Chaperone Alison Jutzi* Aldolpho Brendan Stehouwer George Marc Harwood Trix the Aviatrix Natalee Harvey Mr. Feldzieg Philip Sullivan Kitty Laura Reitzel Gangster Robert Free Gangster Bryndyn Boonstra Ensemble/Superintendant Ken Cameron Ensemble Robyn Walsh Ensemble Karson Thériault Ensemble Alexandra Meinzinger Ensemble Kelly Vrooman *Alison Jutzi appears with the permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.
Orchestra Kieran Kane Conductor / Keys / Reed 2 Matt Teeter Percussion Danny Berezowsky Reed 1 Jesse Turton Bass Rob Gellner Trumpet Nathaniel Andrew Piano Liam Newsom Trumpet
Musical Numbers Act One
Overture – Orchestra Fancy Dress – Company Cold Feets – Robert, George Show Off – Janet, Company As We Stumble Along –
Drowsy Chaperone I Am Aldolpho – Aldolpho,
Drowsy Chaperone Accident Waiting To Happen
– Robert, Janet Toledo Surprise – Gangsters,
Feldzieg, Kitty, Mrs. Tottendale, and Company
Act Two Message From A Nightingale
– Kitty, Gangsters, Aldolpho, Drowsy Chaperone
Bride's Lament – Janet, Company
Love Is Always Lovely In The End – Mrs. Tottendale, Underling
