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May 5, 6, 7 (and June 9-10), 2006 Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" By T.S. Eliot
Cameron Mackintosh, The Really Useful Company and David Geffen
First Performance at the New London Theatre, London May 11, 1981
Presented by Cameron Mackintosh and the Really Useful Theatre Co. Ltd.
Original Broadway Production Directed by Trevor Nunn
Associate Directed and Choreographed by Gillian Lynne
Designed by David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber
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The Cast of CATSAdelina * Melissa Morin Admetus Thomas Hebert Alonzo Adam Hayward Andromeda * Faythe Webster Asparagus David White Bombalurina Elizabeth Perrin-Vigil Bustopher Jones Larry Seiler Carbucketty W. Nash Klardie Cassandra Katherine Proulx Coricopat Mike Spaziani Demeter Jessica Scalese Electra Lanéa Ritrovato Exotica Shawna O'Brien George Steve Damboise Griddlebone Mary Reilly Grizabella Barbara Lawler Growltiger Bob Frasca Incognita * Cheri Birch Jellylorum Deborah Emmons Jemima Alexandra Socha Jennyanydots Bethany Cassidy Kalyptica * Shaina Schwartz Kumquatikus * Macaela Sears Macavity Tom Ritrovato Mr. Mistoffelees Bobby Fonacier Mungojerrie Alex Goleman Munkustrap David Cote Old Deuteronomy Brett Mallard Panthera * Ashley Love Plato Steve Riley Quaxo Dylan Gamblin Rum Tum Tugger Kevin Roberge Rumpleteazer Rachel Scott Sillabub Brittney-Lynne Stanley Skimbleshanks Tim Stanley Tantomile Tracy Smith Victor Tom Caron Victoria Tina Cassidy * Jellicle Cat Ensemble Understudy Old Deuteronomy Steve Damboise Orchestra Reeds - Kevin Smith,
Suellen Davidson Oboe and English Horn - Don Conley Trumpet - Deb Walz, Craig Neth French Horn - Amy Allen Trombone - Michael Steadman Bass - Bob St. Cyr Drums - Judy Bruneau Percussion - Michael Newman Keyboard - Kei Maeda, Judy Hayward | The Production CrewDirector Paul Metzger Musical Director Judy Hayward Choreographer Donna O'Bryant Metzger Producer Rich Glynn Stage Manager Deb Ritrovato Assistant Stage Manager Steve Harper Technical Director Dennis Schneider Set Designers John McAllister (lead),
Dennis Schneider,
Paul Metzger Sound Designer Mike O'Keefe Lighting Designers Craig Brennan, Dennis Schneider Costumers Tracy Smith (lead),
Kathleen Goreham,
Elizabeth Perrin-Vigil,
Kevin Roberge Costume Assistants Alan Amaral,
Linda Stanley,
Joanne Duhamel,
Tina Cassidy,
Cheri Birch Wig Design and Creation Tracy Smith Makeup Linda Stanley (lead),
Bethany McMahon,
Beth Schwartz,
Kirsten White Costume Airbrushing Elizabeth Perrin-Vigil Properties Gretchen Gray (lead),
Barb Asketh,
Kirsten White Publicity Martha Daniels Holland (lead),
Amy Friedman Tickets Bob Frasca,
Dave Cote,
Kerry Schneider Set Construction John McAllister,
Larry Doiron,
Joe Reilly,
Geoff McAllister,
Maureen Keller,
Alan Amaral,
Ed Hinton Scenic Artist Jillian Mitchell Set Decorator Elizabeth Perrin-Vigil Set Painting Maureen Keller,
Gail Ward,
Kathy Lovering,
Kathi Martinage,
Meghan Brooks,
Joe Reilly,
Kerry Schneider,
Jonathan McDowell,
Kirsten White,
Barb Asketh,
Louisa Asketh,
Chuck Emmons,
Kathi Roy Lighting Crew Joe Reilly Sound Crew Kevin Lawler,
Mac McIlvaine,
Dan Murphy Stage Crew Tom Ritrovato,
Lorenzo Vigil,
John McGrath,
Barb Asketh,
Laura Franzini,
Val Psoinos,
Kirsten White Flies Bob Lovering Cast Photography Lorenzo Vigil Poster Design Paul Metzger Program Prill McGan Program Cover Design Paul Metzger Lobby Design Lorenzo Vigil,
Elizabeth Perrin-Vigil,
Gretchen Gray Matinee Face Painting Tajoura (TJ) Davis Ushers Ellie Morrill (chair) Permits Pamela Bruckman Subscriptions Kerry Schneider Webmaster Jared Holland Afterglow Denis Brunelle Audition Board Paul Metzger,
Judy Hayward,
Donna O'Bryant Metzger,
Dave Ducharme,
Val Psoinos,
Deb Ritrovato,
John Campanello Audition Helpers Rich Glynn,
Ron Williams,
Martha Daniels Holland,
Linda Stanley,
Brittney-Lynne Stanley,
Lanéa Ritrovato,
Kellie Haigh,
Tracy Smith,
Laura Patterson Board of Directors Charles Emmons (President),
Martha Daniels Holland (Vice-President),
Pam Bruckman (Corresponding Secretary),
Cheryl Stocks (Recording Secretary),
Stan Polan (Treasurer),
David Cote,
Donna O'Bryant,
Val Psoinos,
Rich Glynn,
Mike Ryder,
Barb Asketh |
In Memory of Mr. Albin R. Tamulonis
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Fifty-one years ago, a handful of dedicated individuals, interest in sharing
their love of musical theatre, established the Nashua Actorsingers.
On March 10, 2005, Actorsingers lost our last charter member of the
organization, past president, dedicated supporter, dear friend, Albin "Al"
Tamulonis.
We are indebted to Al for his vision of bringing musical theatre to the
Nashua audience, and we will always be grateful to him for opening the
doors to so many artists eager to show their talents on stage or behind
the scenes, in the orchestra, or directing. Thank you, Al.
Our condolences to his loving wife, Penny, and the entire Tamulonis
family.
Notes from the Director
About a year ago, when Donna and I discovered the community theater rights
for CATS were available, we began this journey to produce one of the world's
most beloved musicals. Some called us crazy... perhaps we were! Many said
we could never pull it off — we wouldn't get enough people to audition, we
wouldn't find enough dancers, we couldn't handle the costumes and makeup, we
wouldn't have enough time or money to build the set, and that nobody would
wear a unitard! We proved them all wrong. We had almost 90 people audition,
and we now have an extremely talented cast of 40, gorgeous costumes and
makeup, a little bit of magic, and a fabulous show in store for you.
Some people say CATS has no plot. Although the plot is a bit light, loosely
tying together the poems of T.S. Eliot, it tells thes tory of the annual gathering of a
special tribe of cats (the Jellicles) who meet once a year at the Jellicle Ball where
their leader (Old Deuteronomy) choose one cat to ascend to the Heaviside
Layer and come back — reborn — as a new Jellicle cat. The plot showcases cats
telling their stories, hoping to be the one chosen. The challenge in presenting
this plot is that many productions have actors play 2 or 3 different roles, so you
often see a specific character in only one song, making CATS appear to be a
musical review instead of a show with a story line. In our production, cats show
up for the Jellicle Ball, they tell their stories, and everyone stays to the very end to
see who gets chosen. We hope you appreciate our interpretation. Enjoy the
show!
Paul Metzger, Director
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