A Child s Christmas in Wales

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1 59 years of excellence in community theatre A Child s Christmas in Wales BASED ON THE STORY BY DYLAN THOMAS Adapted to the stage by Jeremy Brooks and Adrian Mitchell Directed by Moira Nikander-Forrester December 2-18, 2010 Pinnacle Playhouse Belleville, Ontario

2 CAST in order of appearance ACTOR ROLE Jim Alexander Old Dylan Nathan Cowan Young Dylan Jackie Sutherland Mother Dan Douglas Father Jack Evans Postman / Murgatroyd Connor Baltutis-Bond Jim Cameron Jardine Jack Brian Weatherall Tom John O Connor Smoky the Park Ranger / Police Constable Lloyd Jones / 1st Fireman Donna Douglas Aunt Hannah Steve Forrester Uncle Gwyn Christine Jensen-Reid Aunt Nellie Richard Bly Uncle Glyn Sarah Vanberkel Brenda Natasha Mullins Glenda Sophia Douglas-Najem Addenda Dave Henderson Uncle Tudyr Meaghan Lattanzio Aunt Bessie Rachel Kelleher Aunt Elieri Ben Jensen-Reid Hunchback / Stinky, a Town Hill Boy / 2nd Fireman Nikolas Hallé Sprinkles, a Town Hill Boy / 3rd Fireman Nadia Douglas-Najem Spike, a Town Hill Boy Jamie Douglas-Najem Slice, a Town Hill Boy Regan Girard Scraps, a Town Hill Boy Brayah Pickard Sparky, a Town Hill Boy Time The present and the past Place Wales / Dylan s memory There will be one 15 minute intermission Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company A Child s Christmas In Wales from the director I learned more music sitting in the backseat of my father s Ford Fairlane than I ever did at my lessons. Whenever my family would travel somewhere in the car we would sing. We sang long songs, A Capital Ship for an Ocean Trip, or, My Grandfather s Clock, always songs with many verses. We had hundreds of songs we could sing by heart and in harmony. I realize now those car trips were Ceilidhs. And now I ve met Dylan Thomas s family. They sing at the drop of a hat. They sing to entertain each other and to enjoy themselves. I recognize this family and how they think and how they interact. This family uses words and songs to express their joy in communicating and being together. All of this was, of course, before we shut ourselves off from each other with MP3 players, walkmen, earbits. When children needed each other to pretend with instead of their Xboxes and Playstations 3. It is a bit painful that this way of life is just a memory for most and for the young a strange, unbelievable way of life surely an invention of the author. It is not. It happened. Just this way. We are happy to offer this real and wonderful time back to you for this evening. Merry Christmas, Moira

3 THE CREW thank you to the crew that made this performance possible A CHILD S CHRISTMAS IN WALES Based On The Story By Dylan Thomas Adapted To The Stage By Jeremy Brooks and Adrian Mitchell Director Producer Stage Manager Assistant Stage Managers Accompanist Set Design Set Construction Assistants Set Painting Assistants Lighting Design Assistants Sound Design Assistants Set Change Music Special Effects Costume Design Assistants Properties Assistants Set Maintenance Makeup House Manager Programme Cover Art Window Display Photography Moira Nikander-Forrester Dave Henderson Carol Peoples Heather Muir, Nadine Ruechel, Kathy Vowinckel Donna Douglas Marianne Sutton Neil Judge Ed Anderson, Dick Breadner, Bob Cruikshank, Steve Forrester, Harry Holtz, Cliff Hoy, Dale Summers, George Picha Marianne Sutton Regina Wright, Dan Douglas, Sophia Douglas-Najem, Serge Hallé, Christine Jensen-Reid, Rachel Kelleher, Moira Nikander-Forrester, Heather Muir, Marlene Sutton Art MacKay Ken Capstick, Ryan Girard, Paul Melling, Jackie Mullins, Jim Rittinger, Gary Mullins, Josh Vanberkel Rick Bough Ryan Girard, Doug Love. The 12 Strings of Christmas by Louise Ford and Ron Nicholas Clarissa Kelly Carole Herbertson Lee Casselman, Kaila Vanberkel Richard Bly Annelle Reidel, Charley-Anne Jensen-Reid Steve Forrester, Doug Love Sonya Zaback Jim Love Ian McKendry Melody Lawrence Phil Bowerman, Greg Pinchin Acknowledgements City of Belleville, The Quinte Arts Council, Shield Media, Quinte Broadcasting, Starboard Communications, The Intelligencer, Community Press, Loyalist College, Funk & Gruven A-Z, Culligan - The Good Water Company, Tipper Financial Services, Nancy Grew, Liz Hallé, Liz Semlitge, Stephen Licence Ltd., Carson Cross, ETFO Hastings-Prince Edward, OSSTF District 29 and of course all the families and friends of the production team. A few notes The Belleville Theatre Guild welcomes you to our theatre. We strive to make your experience a memorable one. Accessible seating is available for those in wheelchairs, walkers, etc., or for the hearing impaired. Late-comers will be seated at intermission. Performances can be viewed by monitor in the lobby. Please turn off all electronic devices. Only bottled water is allowed in the theatre. Photography and audio and video recordings are forbidden by copyright law. Please enjoy the show.

4 The Belleville Theatre Guild years of excellence in community theatre President Lise Lindenberg Vice President Dave Henderson Past President Judy Bridle Treasurer Diane Cannon Secretary Nancy Garrod House Jim Love Technical Marilyn Lawrie Membership Lynda Zadan Program Phil Bowerman Production Heather Muir Publicity Debra Tosh Box Office/ Subscriptions Bob Long Annex Richard Bly City of Belleville Rep. Mark Fluhrer THE BELLEVILLE THEATRE GUILD Phone Numbers Mailing Address Theatre Box Office: Pinnacle Playhouse Backstage Phone: Pinnacle Street Annex: Belleville ON K8N 3B1 Web: Incorporated in 1951, The Belleville Theatre Guild is proud to be a member of: The Eastern Ontario Drama League Theatre Ontario The Quinte Arts Council The Belleville and District Chamber of Commerce DOUBT, A PARABLE* by John Patrick Shanley Directed by Liz Marshall SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER by Oliver Goldsmith Directed by David Henderson Upcoming Shows for the Season THE PAJAMA GAME by George Abbott and Richard Bissel Music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross Directed by Steve Forrester Songs include Hey There, Steam Heat and Hernando s Hideaway * This play replaces For The Pleasure Of Seeing Her Again originally scheduled, for which rights could not be obtained. TIPPER FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD. 340 Pinnacle St., Ste 101, Belleville, ON K8N 3B4 Tel: Proud Sponsor of the Belleville Theatre Guild Radio Campaign on Quinte Broadcasting The Belleville Theatre Guild would like to thank you for your continued support of Community Theatre programme design: robert robinet design - design@robinetdesign.com

5 Catering Private Parties Chef Sam Cashin Notice to Our Patrons Announcing a Change to the Season The Belleville Theatre Guild is pleased to announce the inclusion of Doubt, A Parable by John Patrick Shanley as our third production this season. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we were unable to secure the rights to our original choice, Michel Tremblay s For the Pleasure Of Seeing Her Again. However, we feel confident that you will be more than pleased with the alternative a tight, absorbing drama under the expert direction of Liz Marshall. When Sister Aloysius, a school principal, suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with a male student, she takes matters into her own hands. Her pursuit of the truth not only puts her in conflict with the priest, but also with both the boy's teacher a young, idealistic nun and the boy's mother, struggling to get her child out of a poverty-stricken environment. Expect a fast-paced ninety minutes involving you in the lives of four passionate people and the unexpected consequences of what Sister Aloysius sets in motion. Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award in 2005, the play is both gripping and thought-provoking. Please join us for Doubt, A Parable which runs from February 3rd to February19th. Belleville s Community Theatre

6 GORDON CRAIG - Music Director MASTERWORKS CONCERT SERIES October May 2011 QUINTE SYMPHONY POPS The Music of the Eagles Saturday, April 2, 2011 For Tickets/Info call MASTERWORKS CONCERTS: BRIDGE STREET CHURCH, BELLEVILLE POPS CONCERT: MARANATHA CHURCH, BELLEVILLE TICKETS: BOOKS & COMPANY, 289 MAIN STREET, PICTON, QUINTE ARTS COUNCIL, 36 BRIDGE STREET E., BELLEVILLE, BRUINIX JEWELLERS, 73-B DUNDAS ST. W., TRENTON,

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