4th May 1996, 6th May to 11th May 1996
Eve - 7.30pm
Mat 30th May - 2.30pm
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Bella and Samuel Spewak
Background
Those of you who saw "Camelot" last May will recall Derek
Brechin's memorable portrayal of the dizzy, funny yet wise King Pellinore. Over the
past ten years he has given us a gallery of portraits: Fagin ("Oliver!") Nathan
Detroit ("Guys and Dolls") Harold Hill ("The Music Man") and Luther
Billius ("South Pacific"). He directed "The Wizard of Oz" and
"All Together" (which he also wrote) for our Youth Theatre of which, for many
years, he was a Co-Director. Sadly, Derek died on January 13th 1996 after a long
illness which he faced wtih great courage. To the momory of this much-loved man we
dedicate this production of "Kiss Me Kate".
Our show takes place in the late 1940's at a theatre in Baltimore.
An American company are presenting a musical version of "The Taming of the
Shrew" and their off-stage tantrums are reflected in the words and action of
Shakespeare's play.
First presented in Broadway in December 1948 and at the London Coliseum in
1951, "Kiss Me Kate" has become a music-theatre classic. Cole Porter's
score will send you home humming the now familiar tunes. Thanks to a witty book by
Sam and Bella Spewak - and the Bard himself - this year we promise you a happy ending to
our show.
So for the next hour or two, we urge you to relax and enjoy with us
"Another Op'nin' Another Show".
The Cast (in order of appearance)
Conductor
Himself
Fred Graham - Petruchio
Howard Stapleton
Harry Trevor - Baptista
Syd Pearson
Lois Lane - Bianca
Shivaun Mason
Ralph (Stage Manager)
Anton Perusko
Lilli Vanessi - Katherine
Christine Reynolds
Hattie
Beryl Argles
Stage Doorman
Peter Leedale
Paul
John Dowell
Bill Calhoun - Lucentio
Patrick Perusko
First Gangster
Ian Coyne
Second Gangster
Clive Bradley
Harrison Howell
Michael Grabowski
Gremio - First Suitor
Andy Truscott
Hortensio - Second Suitor
David John
Ladies and Gentlemen on the Company
Abby Allcorn Catherine Boss Julie Bull Suzanne Camsey Sue Childs Michelle Croft Dawn Ebbs Karen Emmerson Clare Gummarsall Emma Hawkins Karen Platt Brenda Richardson Joanna Sicurello Laura Sicurello Matthew Ager Clive Dancey Jack Holt Ben Packard
The Band
Violins
Jayne Donnelly Lesley Newing Helen Corsie Lindsay hogg
Viola
Amanda Hodges
Cello
Susan Everson
Bass
Mike Crofts
Reeds
Steve Davies Mike James Robert Clarke Lara Stringer
Horn
Kate Denham/David Lack
Trumpets
Michelle Upton Nick Perry
Trombone
Martin Wakley
Keyboards
Colin Bradley
Percussion
John-Paul Williams/Simon Belcher
Production Team
Director
Mike Walker
Musical Director
Malcolm Crane
Choregrapher
Allison Coyne
Producer
Jackie Hall
Stage Manager
Ken Branchette
Lighting and Sound Director
Martin Putman
Rehearsal Pianist and Assistant to the M.D.
Colin Bradley
The Crew
Assistant Stage Manager
Malcolm Boss
Acme Stage Crew
Les Argles Nick Boss Reg Green Mike hurrell Philip Hurrell Andrew Lawrence Sam Martin Barbara Mason Dennis Smith
Set Design
Ken Branchette
Lighting & Sound
Martin Putman
assisted by
Cliff Gilby Dave Howard Tim Mason
Wardrobe Mistress
Joan Pennington
Wardrobe Assistant
Ruth Sicurello
Make-Up
The Company
Properties
Sue Stagnell
Prompters
Linzi Cottrell Angela Lovell
Continuity
Jackie Hall
Set Construction
Malcolm Boss Sam Martin Matthew Ager Reg Green Phillip Hurrell Mike Hurrell Andrew Lawrence
Painting
Ken Branchette Barbara Mason Dennis Smith
Box Office
Brenda Watson
Publicity & Programme
Dave Farmer
Front of House Manager
Jean Ashby
Front of House Staff
Members and Friends of the Society
Printing
City Print (MK) Ltd
Photographs
Norman Kent
Costumes supplied by
Carousel Costumes
Acknowledgements
The Society are very grateful for the assistance given by:
Bletchley Community Centre
Chappell of Bond Street
St John Ambulance Brigade
The Management and Staff of Stantonbury Campus
