1989
South Pacific – Fiddler on the Roof – No No Nanette
South Pacific
The Synopsis
The story takes place during a lull in the war with Japan – the characters – chiefly marines, Seabees, nurses and sailors. Most important of the two romantic themes is the love affair of Ensign Nellie Forbush and the gallant middle-aged French planter, Emile de Becque. The secondary romantic theme is that of the likeable American marine, Lieut. Joseph Cable and the lovely Tonkinese girl, Liat. Nellie Forbush and de Becque fall in love, but Nellie’s love cools on hearing that de Becque had married a Polynesian woman and had by her several children. She is long since dead. Because of Nellies coolness, de Becque goes on a dangerous mission with Lieut. Cable. On his return, de Becque finds Nellie has meanwhile grown fond of his native children and realises his worth as a man. The tragic subplot of South Pacific is the story of the touching romance between Cable and Liat. Exquisite though the Tonkinese girl is, and sincerely though they love one another, Cable fears that the difference in their races would work against a happy marriage for them.
The Production Team
Director – Madeleine Witzlsperger
Choreographer – Caryn Hansford
Musical Director – Allan Stiles
Assistant Director – Gailsusan Clarke
Rehearsal Pianist – Lyn Klepetko
Chorus Mistress – Pat Gleeson
The Cast
Rosemary Guy (Nagana), James Guy (Jerome), Betty Tougher (Adi / Assistant to Bloody Mary), Jan Mahoney (Nellie Forbush), Bryan Dalton (Emile de Becque), Alia Naughton (Bloody Mary), David Stringer (Buzz Adams), Jonathan Johns (Stewpot), Steve Donelan (Luther Billis), Brett Kinsett-Smith (Professor), Robert Lashmore (Herbert Quale), Michael McPherson (Joseph Cable), Geoff Kerr (George Brackett), Ross Clarke (William Harbison), Helen Kennedy (Pamela Whitmore), Donna Fitzgerald (Dinah Murphy), Margaret Emerton (Liat), Janet Kay (Janet McGregor), Fred Waski(Hamilton Steeves), Julie Aubert, Richard Barta, Anthony Brincat, Robyn Goldman, Karen Hawkins, Sue Hunter, Kelley Johnson, Angela Kennedy, Judy Kennedy, Peter Marshall, Marion Palazzi, Robin Roberts, Nola Verrills, Anne Warren, Graham Stevens.
Fiddler on the Roof
The Synopsis
Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof is the brainchild of Broadway legends, Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince; songwriters, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick; and bookwriter, Joseph Stein. Touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty, this universal show is a staple of the musical theatre canon. Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. The show features a star turn in Tevye, among the most memorable roles in musical theatre. MTI's comprehensive choreographic guide allows productions to retain original director/choreographer, Jerome Robbins', classic staging. With iconic and beloved songs such as "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," Fiddler on the Roof is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart.
The Production Team
Director – Robert Neill
Choreographer – Anne Warren
Musical Director – Julie Blewitt
Assistant Director – Michael Kay
Rehearsal Pianist – Helen Short
The Cast
Lance Smith (Tevye), Carole Barry (Golde), Helen Kennedy (Tzeitel), Kerry Edwards (Hodel), Shelley Kennedy (Chava), Alexandra Mason (Shprintze), Bonnie Dormor (Bielke), Marion Palazzi (Yente), James Llewelyn (Motel), Allan Blewitt (Perchik), Fred Jones (Lazar Wolf), Don Donaldson (Mordcha), Bryan Dalton (Rabbi), David Stringer (Mendal), Les Herbert (Avrahm), Peter Moore (Nachum), Betty Tougher (Grandma Tzeitel), Judy Kennedy (Fruma Sarah), Michael McPherson (Fyedka), Keith Gorman (Constable), Anne Wilson (Shaindel), Greg Jones (The Musician), Trent Prees or Todd Prees (The Fiddler), Fred Waski, Bill Hands, Alan Shepherd, Cilla Norris, Mary Brogan, Wendy Mason, Denise Nelson, Robyn Goldman, Greg Hansford, Graham Stevens, Paul Wright, Russell McNair, Jeanette Kerr, Sally Graham, Angela Kennedy, Janelle McNair, Jane Lisson, Susie Kennedy.
No No Nanette
The Synopsis
This is a bright breezy musical set in the 1920’s, which will appeal to young & old, alike. The musical numbers are stunning & the choreography bright & bouncy in the vain of Forty Second Street. The story is ready made for a musical comedy & centres on a plot of misunderstandings & matrimonial intrigue. Jimmy Smith is a wealthy middle-aged publisher of Bibles’ &, although married to Sue, spends lavishly on other ladies in various parts of the country. Though his long – distance flirtations are quiet innocent & his only wish is to make people happy with his money, the ensuring difficulties cause him to call for the help of his old friend & solicitor, Billy Early. Billy also as an eye for the girls but his wife Lucille is not so sure about this carefree arrangement. Intertwined in all of this the romance of Nanette & Tom. Nanette has young ideas & a whole lot of friend’s who would like to see her put them into practice. Although Nanette is in love with Tom, she would like to see a little of life first & so a lovers’ tiff ensures. In true musical comedy fashion it takes the whole show to sort everything out but by the end of Act II deserving wealth & happiness have been meted out to all.
The Production Team
Director – John Trainor
Choreographer – Kate Klusman & Paul Wright
Musical Director – Bruce Rixon
Rehearsal Pianist – Lyn Klepetko
The Cast
Margaret Emerton (Nanette), Jan Mahoney (Lucille), Craig Curran (Billy), Graham Stevens (Tom), Marion Palazzi (Pauline), Peter Burgess (Jimmy), Annette Emerton (Sue), Anne Warren (Betty), Sonja Curran (Winnie), Caryn Hansford (Flora), Richard Barta, Scott Hollingsworth, Robert Lashmore, Ross Clarke, Peter Auton, Michael Cronin, Johnathan Johns, Anthony Brincat, Bredan Fitzgerald, David Stringer, David Samuels, Kelley Johnson, Julie Fairclough, Jeanette Kerr, Julie Aubert, Angela Kennedy, Michelle Croudace, Denise Nelson, Cilla Norris, Judy Kennedy, Anne Wilson, Jan Knight, Kathleen Ritchie, Jayne Leeson, Kay Moore, Robyn Goldman, Oriana Rizzardo
