SWEENEY TODD THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET A MUSICAL THRILLER

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1 MEDICINE HAT FIREHALL THEATRE SOCIETY 2012 presentation of SWEENEY TODD THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET A MUSICAL THRILLER Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book Written by Hugh Wheeler From an adaptation by Christopher Bond Through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI)

2 Medicine Hat Firehall Theatre Message from the President At this time, I am both honoured and priviledged to welcome you on behalf of the Medicine Hat Firehall Theatre to this year s production of Sweeney Todd. Deb Hoefling and her crew have been working for months putting together this thought-provoking stage play for your enjoyment. My hat is off to the cast, the volunteers, the crew, and all their families. It is because of the dedication, patience, and perseverance of people like these that we are able to enjoy such top-notch entertainment right in our own city. Thank you as well to you, the audience, for your continued patronage, because without you there would be no show. Now, as the lights dim, and the curtains open, we hope you appreciate the show perhaps with a pie or two! Brenda Garrioch Medicine Hat Firehall Theatre Board of Directors Brenda Garrioch Derrick Ironside Myrna Ironside Gerry Getz Danita Schick-Musfelt Rose-Marie Meier Allan Meier Tom Munro Dallas Janot Lachlan Bell Dave Tongs Kevin VanDerKooy Medicine Hat Firehall Theatre believes that participation in arts activity is important for the social, emotional, aesthetic and creative growth of the individual in society. Our Board fosters and encourages greater understanding, appreciation, and practice of Theatre. We welcome the opportunity to sponsor amateur productions. Firehall Theatre encourages all Directors to bring their ideas for productions to the Board at any time. We are delighted to provide aspiring actors and directors an opportunity to bring their plays to the stage. We are proud to provide support to other theatre groups, churches, schools and semi-professionals by supplying props, sets, costumes, lights and technical expertise. WARNING Please be advised that strobe lights and mist (water vapour) will be used as special effects during the show. Due to copyright laws no recordings of any kind can be made of tonight s performance. In consideration for the audience and performers please turn off all cellular telephones. Viewer discretion is advised, some scenes may contain violence.

3 Director s Message I fell in love with the story Sweeney Todd about 25 years ago when I saw it performed in Calgary. From that moment on I have dreamed of directing it. Well this year Firehall Theatre gave me my chance. We held auditions in May and had a splendid turn out. From then on the members of this company have been working their hearts out. The music of Stephen Sondheim is, to say the least, not easy. The cast has put in many hours of rehearsal and the crews have put in the hours of labour and I think it shows. I am very proud to have had a part in this production. I would like to thank Firehall Theatre and the cast and crew for trusting me enough to take this chance. I hope you all enjoy the many and varied talents of our cast and crew so please sit back and enjoy the show. Thank you Debi Hoefling The Production Team Margaret McCulley Andrew Plait Debi Hoefling Sandra Craven Synopsis Set in 19 th century London, England, Sweeney Todd is the tragic love story of reknowned barber, Benjamin Barker, and his beautiful wife, Lucy. Unfortunately for the two, Lucy caught the eye of Judge Turpin, a sadistic, lecherous individual who, through a cruel miscarriage of justice, sentenced Benjamin to prison in Australia. Fifteen years of confinement has created a monster bent on revenge, not solely for Turpin and his accomplice, the Beadle, but ultimately, all mankind. Insanity, born of hatred, created a new identity for Benjamin, that of Sweeney Todd! Returning to London, Todd opened his barbershop above the pie shop of the one Mrs. Lovett, a sinister and unscrupulous baker. It was a pact made in Hell! While Sweeney Todd wrought revenge on the male population of London, Mrs. Lovett ground, spiced, and baked the evidence into her much sought after meat pies! Come, sample one of Mrs. Lovett s pies that is if you dare!!

4 Cast of Characters Sweeney Todd Mrs. Lovett Johanna Judge Turpin Anthony Toby Pirelli The Beadle Lucy Company Doug Frelick Shannon English Kayla de Graff (Oct. 18 to 20) Sydney Baedke (Oct. 25 to 27) Peter Leeming Joshua Edison Sydney Frelick Carolyn Freeman Jason English Carol Whaley Angela Bygrave Glen Jamieson Greg Mclean James Hastings Kierdon Dyck Lori Frelick Moira Schultz Nicole Shupe Samantha Frelick Shelby Semeniak Simon Frelick Randy Hastings Phil Bygrave Shea Wilks Josh Hopkins Jim Cunnings Bob Herring Darlene Dee

5 Cast of Characters Sweeney Todd Mrs. Lovett Doug Frelick Shannon English Johanna Anthony Johanna Sydney Baedke Joshua Edison Kayla De Graff

6 Cast of Characters (continued) The Beggar Judge Pirelli Toby Beadle Woman Turpin Carolyn Freeman Sydney Frelick Jason English Carol Whaley Peter Leeming The Company

7 ACT ONE The Ballad of Sweeney Todd.. Company No Place Like London... Sweeney Todd, Anthony, Beggar Woman The Worst Pies In London.Mrs. Lovett Poor Thing..Mrs. Lovett My Friends...Sweeney Todd, Mrs.Lovett Green Finch and Linnet Bird...Johanna Ah, Miss...Anthony, Johanna, Beggar Woman Johanna...Anthony Pirelli s Miracle Elixir...Toby, Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett, Company The Contest..Pirelli Ballad of Sweeney Todd..Company Wait..Mrs. Lovett The Ballad of Sweeney Todd..Company Kiss Me (Part I).Johanna, Anthony Ladies In Their Sensitivities.The Beadle Kiss Me (Part II) The Beadle, Johanna, Anthony, Judge Turpin Pretty Women (Part I & Part II)...Sweeney Todd,,Judge Turpin Epiphany Sweeney Todd A Little Priest Sweeney Todd, Mrs.Lovett

8 ACT TWO God, That s Good..Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd, Company Johanna...Anthony, Sweeney Todd, Johanna, Beggar Woman By The Sea (Part I & Part II).Mrs. Lovett Wigmaker (Part I & Part II)...Sweeney Todd, Anthony Not While I m Around...Toby, Mrs. Lovett Fogg s Asylum...Company City On Fire/ Searching...Johanna, Anthony, Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett, Beggar Woman, Company Judge s Return..Sweeney Todd, Judge Turpin Final Scene (Part I & Part II).Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett, Toby The Ballad of Sweeney Todd...Company

9 Production Team Set Construction Derrick Ironside Stewart Kennedy Ken Appleton Props, Set Decoration Lighting Shauna Pringle Shirley Carra

10 Production Team (continued) Hair Makeup Erin Taylor Lona Meyer Frankie Undseth Angela Stubbs Bob Gehring Deb Deans Cast & Crew

11 Production Team Director Music Director Stage Manager Production Manager Set Construction Costumes Properties Make Up Hair Design Lighting Sound Rehearsal Pianist & Ensemble Vocal Coach Posters & Handbills Announcer Photography Program Debi Hoefling Andrew Plait Margaret McCulley Sandra Craven Darlene Keeler Ken Appleton Derrick Ironside Stewart Kennedy Bill Pringle Committee Shauna Pringle Lynn Snowden Bernice Feintiman Brian Snowden Bill Pringle Steve Welling Bob Gehring Angela Stubbs Debbie Deans Elite Hair Group Shirely Carra Ron D Ippolito Josh Krause Paul Frances Chris White Andrea Denton Wayne Craven Joan Kennedy Melanie Keeler

12 Acknowledgements The Board of Directors of Medicine Hat Firehall Theatre Society gratefully acknowledges the support of local merchants and the many individuals who contribute in any way to the success of this production or to our organization as a whole. These efforts are most sincerely appreciated. Any omissions from the following list are genuinely regretted and the contribution no less appreciated. All Saints Anglican Church Benchmark Geomatics Inc. Chris White Joan Kennedy Andrea Denton Chris Brown with the Medicine Hat News Rock The Medicine Hat Shopper, Hat Cable 10 CopyWorks, Smart.e.Prints Brent Deuling Dorothy Carlyle Patricia Swan Royal Conservatory of Music Joanne Birtz of Century 21 Doris & Chris Evangelos McGuffy s News, Bow Island Commentator Ron and Dawn Blackmer Respiratory Home Care Solutions Inc. Falcon Contracting Innovative Renovations Mr. & Mrs. Baedke Mall Hair CakeBreak, Redcliff Bakery St. Michael s School

13 Upcoming Productions Medicine Hat Musical Theatre presents Grease November 16-21, 2012 Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre Medicine Hat High School presents The Neverending Story November 27-December 1, 2012 Medicine Hat High School Hometown Acting Studio presents Legally Blonde December 5-9, 2012 Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre Monsignor McCoy High School presents Into the Woods TBA Thesbos presents Dr. Horrible s Sing-A-Long Blog Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre Crescent Heights High School presents Sherlock Holmes Great Grandson Comedy Play November 27 30, 2012 Crescent Heights High School Crescent Heights High School presents Guys and Dolls February 6 15, 2013 Crescent Heights High School Medicine Hat Firehall Theatre presents Arsenic and Old Lace April 4-6 & 12 & 13, 2013 Medicine Hat Lodge