snow white and the seven dwarfs
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by Ben Crocker
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It’s December in Powell River, which means that Theatre Now! is well into rehearsals for the production of this year’s Christmas Panto.
For folks unfamiliar with the term Panto, it is short for Pantomime, which refers to the English tradition of a formulized play once referred to as low opera. The English pantomime is full of song and dance, audience participation and all kinds of humorous antics, as well as “any thing for a laugh” dialogue. For this year’s offering of Snow White expect the traditional lineup of Panto characters with a few twists in the plot, of course. For example, our dame Dolly Dumpling, played by Dez Hussey, will bring her charms to the stage as “she”, her son Danny, (Lockman Wong) and Prince Frederick (Maenyn Forsythe) along with the seven dwarfs help save Snow White (Stephanie Pearse) from the evil Queen Caligula (Nicole Narbonne) along with the queen’s servant Black Wing (Tricia Andrews) and the semi-evil comic cohorts Bogwart and Stinkwart (Michael Munday and Tina Thompson). It’s a fun filled evening of riotous theatre comedy, with actors from 7 years old to … well, the Queen says “There’s no need to go into that just now!” Director Brian Liddle is excited to also introduce this year’s musical ensemble The Mellow Gnomes, lead by musical director, Al Dicken. |
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cast
Fairy Goodheart Haley Smith Wonderwings Barb Richards Queen Caligula Nicole Narbonne Black Wing Tricia Andrews Speak True Ted Durnin Snow White Stephanie Pearse Dolly Dumpling Desmond Hussey Danny Dumpling Lok Man Wong Prince Frederick Maenyn Forsyth Bogwort Tina Thompson Stinkwort Michael Munday Bear Jeannie Brown The Seven Dwarfs: TD Robert Holmgren Grouchy Eli Chapple Snoozy Lok Wing Wong Cheerful Emma-Lee Gale Sniffly Zeke Chapple Dozy Lok Hang Wong Disney Sabine Chapple Chorus: Jeannie Brown, Freeman Agorista, Pat Hanson, Heidi Gale, Ted Durnin, Howard Durnin, Katie McLean musicians The Metro Gnomes: Al Dicken, Marc Dupuis, Carston Huber & Brian Liddle |
crew
Director Brian Liddle Producer Nicole Narbonne Stage Manager Teresa Steinfort Musical Director Al Dicken Choreographer Mariah Sheridan Set construction Walter Forsyth Tech Ben Pearse Sound recording Low Key Studio Ad Sales Shainil Jessa Photography & Video Gary Slootweg Prompter Greg Chapple Props & Design Jolaine Wright & Kelly Munday Stage hands Wolfgang Steinfort, Paul Wiltse, Stuart Itso, Robin Gibson, Andrew Berg, Darrell Pearse Costumes Stephanie Pearse, Tricia Andrews Loretta Cameron Drop design Robin Gibson Set painting Doug Brown, Nicole Narbonne, Robin & Samanth Gibson, Pat Hanson, Lok Man Wong, Lok Wing Wong Publicity Nicole Narbonne & Maenyn Forsyth Front of house Mary Johnston, Tracy Gurney Corwyn and Elsa Carpenter, Sharlene Reid |
Here is your guide to audience participation when you come to our Christmas Pantomime:
1. Be enthusiastic! React to whatever happens. It gives us confidence! 2. Cheer for Robin Hood & boo the evil Sheriff. Really, it's ok. They want you to. 3. Laugh at all our jokes! We’ve worked hard on our comedic timing. 4. Clap after all the songs. It takes a lot of courage to sing on stage! 5. Turn off your cell phone, and boo anyone who doesn’t! 6. Have a wonderful time at the show, and tell your friends to come to the next one! |