BHSDC Blog

Don't Miss the Haunted House!

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exit stage right

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more pictures of closing night

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flash mob Foeman dance

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A Little "speechafying" at the last show

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The Summer Family Family

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What a wonderful group of people!

Creative Team behind Reluctant Dragon

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Reluctant Dragon photos by Jeremy Peacock

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Reluctant Dragon pictures by Jeremy Peacock

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Reluctant Dragon pictures by Jeremy Peacock

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The Reluctant Dragon pictures by Arthur Balzotti

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The Reluctant Dragon pictures by Arthur Balzotti

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more pics by Arthur

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Reluctant Dragon Photos by Aurthur Balzotti

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REluctant Dragon Photos by Aurthur Balzotti

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Reluctant Dragon photos by Jeremy peacock

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The Cape Cod Times Review!

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The Reluctant Dragon' is a funny, fitting farewell

By PAUL BABIN
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
July 09, 2011

BARNSTABLE — The Barnstable Summer Family Theater's production of "The Reluctant Dragon" has been 23 years in the making. Well, not exactly. But the story, originally penned by Kenneth Grahame in 1898, is a longtime favorite of director John Sullivan's and his adaptations have evolved steadily since he first staged it in 1988.

That first production featured just three songs. It wasn't until 2001 that Sullivan called in lyricists Clayton Stang and Andrew Rapo and made the play a full-blown musical. Now, 10 years later, Sullivan has added a new ballad to the mix and dumped one tune in favor of a "snappier number." The result is one of the funniest children's plays I've seen, and a fitting finale for the Barnstable Summer Family Theater, which will close up shop for good when this show ends July 22.

Sullivan retired as Barnstable High School's drama coach this year after a remarkable 34-year career. This, his final production, features a cast of many of his former students, including, you guessed it, "American Idol" contestant Siobhan Magnus. She made her Barnstable summer theater debut as Gwen in "The Reluctant Dragon" when she was just 8 years old. This time she plays the disenchanted wife of a greedy innkeeper (Andrew Rapo) who is shamelessly out for profits. Magnus' singing is extraordinary, particularly her solo performance of "Somehow, Someday," a song about unfulfilled dreams. The lyric, "Just watch me fly somehow, someday" is ironic considering her meteoric rise to stardom.

"The Reluctant Dragon" frequently surprised me by breaking the so-called "fourth wall" between the actors and the audience. For instance, when a frantic shepherd, played by Dave Sweet, tries to warn the townspeople about the supposedly deadly dragon that lives in a nearby cave, he's stopped in midsentence. The mayor (Duncan Macallister) calmly reminds him that he must "sing his story," as he is performing in a musical production in front of a live audience. That sets the tone for the rest of the play, which is shamelessly silly and self-conscious.

Basically the townspeople get caught up in the hype surrounding the mysterious dragon and call on St. George, played brilliantly by Peter Murray, to slay him. Murray, who has played this part before for Sullivan, gives a comedic performance worthy of Mel Brooks. His best moments come when he tries to seduce a "young damsel" — wearing a sundress and carrying a parasol — that's really just the dragon in drag. (Funny how he doesn't notice the giant green tail sticking out the back). Sullivan plays the dragon himself, and his banter with Murray is infectiously funny. When St. George asks where the young lady would like to meet him for a lunch date, the dragon retorts, "How 'bout the moon?"

In his program notes, Sullivan makes the following observation: "Saying goodbye is never easy — but I leave knowing I did the best I could, worked as hard as I could, and in so doing gave a few people some fun memories and a lot of laughs."

This show had me laughing hysterically from start to finish, proving that the old master still has some tricks up his sleeve.

ON STAGE

What: "The Reluctant Dragon"

Written by: John Sullivan and Jim Hill, with music by S. Andrew Rapo and lyrics by Clayton Stang

Presented by: Barnstable Summer Family Theater

When: 7 p.m. July 12-15 and 19-22

Where: Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center 744 W. Main St., Hyannis

Tickets: $10

Reservations: 508-771-6246

SNAP

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THere's a Dragon with Reprise

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Finale

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Good Knight

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Happy Little Hamlet

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Vocal Songs for Dragon - Mega Mix

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Here Comes The Reluctant Dragon!

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July schedule and show dates

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June schedule for Reluctant Dragon

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LIsten to the music of the Reluctant Dragon!

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http://rapo.org/andrew_music/

The Reluctant Dragon Cast! First Meeting Wed at 6pm

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Cast for Reluctant Dragon

Mayor Ed O’Toole, Duncan Macallister

Shepherd Jim Hill, Dave Sweet
(also The Dance Captain)

Innkeeper Andrew Rapo

Innkeeper’s wife Lola Flabotnick

Wesley Johnny Robinson / David Palmer

Jon Charlie Nash/ Dylan Byrnes

Gwen Alicia Pierozzi/Alyssa Tavares

Dragon Jeffery Spaulding

Make-up Girl Rachael Moritz O’Connell

St. George Peter Murray

Squire William Shanahan

Make-up Kid Maeve Shanahan

Jingles the Jester Matthew Kohler

Bruce Scott Peacock

Poultry Lady Taylor Melchiono

Farmer Todd W. Moos

Woman #1 Maria Pierozzi / Peggy Bernard

Little Girl #1 Molly Shanahan

Man #1 Danny Schwarzhoff Sr. / Chris Dace

Kid #1 Finlay Rapo / Grace Rapo

Scream Girl Beans Zahn

Offstage Murray TBA ( the loudest male voice I can find)

Townspeople (Happy Little Hamlet)

Sean Potter Catherine Macallister
Caleb Seaver Shannon Slater
Danny Schwarzhoff Jr. Ali Rockwell
Chad Goddard Gabrielle Marchant
Scott Peacock Maria Pierozzi
Todd W. Moos Peggy Bernard
Danny Schwarzhoff Sr. Dina Lyons
Chris Dace April Robinson
Scott McManus Julie Myett
Scott Hogan Sr. Christina AraBadzhiena
Gigi Dasovich Carol Chandler-Rourke
Patrice Czapski Janice Nash
Kim Kennedy Kara Hume
Kim Moberg Karyn McGovern Dace
Carol Dulak Meg Zahn
Joyce Lawson Margaux Weber
Ed Lariviere Marilyn Lariviere
Bobbi Moritz

Sheep (Ewe and Me)
Olivia Moos Abigail Mead
Nik Lyons Jack Lyons
Greta Weber Rebecca Moberg
Susie Bernard Joe McManus
Eric AraBadibieu Alexander AraBadibieu
Pete Sisson Sophia McManus
Benjamin Nash Annie Kennedy
Scotty Hogan Jr. William Dace
Rebecca Moberg Beans Zahn
Jamie Lawton Katalena Hume
Jack Dace Meredith Dulak
Lilly Rapo Finlay Rapo
Yasmine Tavares

Kids Chorus (Snap)

Jamie Lawton (tap dancer) Grace Rapo
Maeve Shanahan William Shanahan
J.T. Bernard Isabelle Ramage
Kristen Schwarzhoff Jenny Fuhrman
Rhiannon Callahan Grace Rufo
Sara Kuehne Alyssa Kuehne
Elizabeth Duane Jessica Duane
Lileana Sethares Lianna Mitchell
Bailey Moos Molly Autery
Derek Rockwell Alyssa Martin
Rachel Moberg Gabby Macallister
AmeliaBelle Dasovich Nicholas Dasovich
Carolyn Nash Abigail Macallister

High School Chorus (Everything is Showbiz)

Male Harlequin: Sean Potter
Female Harlequin: Catherine Macallister
Zeus: Caleb Seaver
Athena: Shannon Slater
Cowgirl: Ali Rockwell
Rodeo Clown: Danny Schwarzhoff Jr.
Comedia Dell’Arte Man: Chad Goddard
Comedia Dell’Arte Woman: Gabrielle Marchant

Jade Lobas Charlie Myett
Samantha Mullin Jaclyn Flaherty
Natalie Charpentier Tobias Goyette
Michael Palmer Emily Nunes
Austin Benevides Kayla Burnell
Shauna Joseph Laura Emily Sirnal
Gabriel Rourke Leslie McKinnon
Isabella Macallister Ben Parkka
Taylor White Danielle Filkins

AUDITIONS FOR BSFT!

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Don't miss Joseph and the ATD!

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Shows March 18, 19th 25th & 26th at 7pm
March 20th & 27th at 2pm

click for larger view

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Rehearsal Schedule this coming week

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Sunday Feb 6th : brothers @ 12-2, chorus & wives @ 2-3, narrators @ 2-3:30

Monday Feb 7th : Joseph @ 6:30-8:30, brothers @ 7:00-8:30

Tuesday Feb 8th : chorus & narrators @ 6:30-8:30, wives 6:30-7:30

Wednesday Feb 9th : brothers @ 6:30-8:30, narrators @ 7:30-8:30

If you can not make rehearsal please call 508 771 6246 and leave a message so we won't call you on the day of rehearsal.

Thanks!

JOSEPH CAST LIST

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Cast List

Main Narrators
Danielle Porkka Catherine Macallister
Narrators
Alyssa Brumfield Sara Cannistraro Kat Lovett Ali Rockwell

Choir
Soprano Soprano 2/Alto 1 Alto
Jaclyn Flaherty Alicia Pierozzi Chrissy Crocker
Chloe Brumfield Katrina Walsh Alexandra Faszewski
Siobhan Scott Virginia Ohlson Gracie Horvath
Kate Chandler Dawn Love Alexandra Cote
Monica Miorandi Emily Nunes Charlotte Rockwell
Jade Lobas Kristen Corbett
Jacqueline Fitzgerald
Danielle Filkins
Jessica Duane

Wives
Soprano Soprano 2/Alto 1 Alto
Kayla Salmon Kara Felegian Taylor Melchiono
Gabrielle Marchant Amanda Kennedy Molly Kirk
Alyssa Tavares Kelsey Palmer Camille Buffington

Potiphar’s Female Servants
Soprano Soprano 2/Alto 1 Alto
Kayla Salmon Kara Felegian Taylor Melchiono
Gabrielle Marchant Amanda Kennedy Molly Kirk
Alyssa Tavares Kelsey Palmer Camille Buffington
Christa Mullaly Isabella Macallister Kelly McGrath
Daisy Bennett Leslie McKinnon

Pharoah’s Attendants
Meghann Soby Cassidy Gruenstern Natasha Bennett
Rebecca Corliss Natasha Ouimette Leanne Signoriello
Rory Callahan Celine Ramos Savanna Ramos
Kathryn Hoyt Emma Rixon

Mrs. Potiphar
Danielle Porkka Alyssa Brumfield

Joseph
Jeremy Peacock Dylan Byrnes

Pharaoh
Tommy Meyers Greg Gianno

Reuben Seth Garcia solo in Those Canaan Days
Simeon Justin Blaze solo in One More Angel in Heaven
Levi Richard Egan
Napthali Caleb Seaver
Isachar Dylan Byrnes Jeremy Peacock
Asher Sean Potter solo in Benjamin Calypso
Dan Ben Porkka
Zebulun Greg Gianno Tommy Myers
Gad Chad Goddard
Judah Charlie Nash
Benjamin Bobby Fitzgerald

Potiphar Sean Potter Justin Blaze
Butler Jamie Neelon
Baker Michael Palmer

Potiphar’s Male Servants
Jamie Neelon Gabriel Rourke Danny Schwarzhoff
Devin Massarsky David Palmer Austin Benevides
Chris Porkka Zach Packard Kevin Shanley

Prisoners
Kayla Salmon Kara Felegian Taylor Melchiono
Gabrielle Marchant Amanda Kennedy Molly Kirk
Alyssa Tavares Kelsey Palmer Camille Buffington
Seth Garcia Justin Blaze Richard Egan Caleb Seaver
Dylan Byrnes Jeremy Peacock Sean Potter Ben Porkka
Greg Gianno Tommy Meyers Chad Goddard Charlie Nash
Bobby Fitzgerald

Pharaoh’s Guards
Jamie Neelon Michael Casey Kevin Shanley
Camels
Michael Casey /Kevin Shanley, Tommy Meyers/Greg Gianno
Baby Camel Maeve & William

Thanksgiving parade

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Seussical is one musical not to be missed
Written by Linnea Donnelly
November 26, 2010

BHS production is clever and colorful

Barnstable High School’s Seussical the Musical brings life and color to the Cape Cod theatre scene. Director John Sullivan never ceases to amaze his audiences.
The storyline tells of two very unusual thinkers, Horton the Elephant and the young JoJo. Both find themselves listening to their thinks, which gets them into a bit of a pickle.
Horton, so pure of heart, finds it impossible to say no when Mayzie La Bird asks him to sit on her egg while she takes a break. Sadly, he is blind-sighted to the bird that is right in front of his eyes the entire time, Miss Gertrude McFuzz, the bird with the one-feathered tail. While keeping Mayzie’s egg safe, Horton discovers the “tiniest planet in the sky,” otherwise known as Who. The planet of Who is suffering due to its size. Horton is just “an elephant trying to save a small world.”
This production features other famous Dr. Seuss stories and characters introduced by the narrator, the famous Cat in the Hat. The Barnstable High School Drama Club represents the works of the unforgettable author in an energetic and colorful depiction.
As the play opens, the curious JoJo, played by Bobby Fitzgerald, whose singing voice makes the audience feel that they are sitting in a Broadway theater as opposed to a high school auditorium, is introduced to the Cat in the Hat, played by Jeremy Peacock. Peacock is meant to play the Cat in the Hat. His agility and comedic timing allow him to portray the many masquerades the Cat puts on as the story proceeds. Peacock is unforgettable in his role.
Horton the Elephant is played by Tommy Myers. Myers’ deep voice helps him portray the empathy of the elephant with his beautiful ballads and duets, such as “Alone in the Universe” and “Solla Sollew.”
The birds of this show each have extremely different personalities. Mayzie La Bird, played by Sara Cannistraro, is a sassy girl who just wants to have some fun. Cannistraro brings a vivacious spunk to the stage in her songs and dance numbers. Gertrude McFuzz, played by Catherine Macallister, is the shy little girl-next-door who gains a good dose of gumption by the end of the play. Macallister develops the character perfectly; her beautiful and versatile voice makes Gertrude truly loveable.
Other principal characters include the Sour Kangaroo, played by Ali Rockwell, who doubts Horton’s sanity with her feisty attitude. The Mayor of Whoville (Travis Manni) and His Wife (played by Kara Felegian) are nervous parents wanting only the best for their son JoJo, and not always sure how to get it. When performing musical numbers together they emulate their characters to a tee, decked out all in yellow and nervously clinging to each other.
The chorus of Bird Girls acts as the background vocals and storytellers of the play along with the Cat in the Hat. All of the girls dazzle onstage as they help to seamlessly intertwine the story lines. The Wickersham Brothers fill up the stage with energy and acrobatics when they “monkey around.”
With musical direction by Michael Gross and the accompaniment of Carolyn Kunze on piano and the orchestra pit, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s collaboration resounds throughout the 1,460-seat auditorium.
All costumes were designed under the direction of the creative Karen Mannal. Mannal and her crew planned out ever stitch, detail, and choice of fabric to help the audience escape into a completely different land.
John Sullivan’s design helps bring every story within the play to life. The rolling sets are so intricate and detailed that the audience practically feels as if they were in a Dr. Seuss book.
Seussical the Musical can be seen Nov. 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center at 744 West Main St., Hyannis. General admission is $10. Call 508-771-6246 for reservations or further information.

Siobhan rehearses for thanksgiving parade

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March of The Horribles Oct 17 Village Green

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Dont Miss March of the Horribles!

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The Haunted House opens Saturday!

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Oct 17th Poster

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March of The Horribles Oct 17 Town Green!

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2010 - 2011 Drama Club

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Drama Club 2009 - 2010

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SIOBHAN in STAR Magazine.

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Thank You Siobhan!

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Thank you Siobhan for sharing your talent with the world. We all knew someday people would "discover" the talents we always saw in you while you were here. Best of luck and I hope the world beats a path to your door! You certainly deserve it.

VOTE SIOBHAN MAGNUS!

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Siobhan Magnus on American idol

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Keep Siobhan in the running! VOTE as many times as you can!!

Screen Caps of Siobhan Magnus on American idol.

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Remember to vote a lot for Siobhan!!

Send Siobhan letters and cards of support!

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American Idol
attn: Siobhan Magnus
CBS Studios, stage 36, 3rd floor
7800 Beverly Blvd.
Suite 251
Los Angeles, CA 90036

REVIEW: Fall in love with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

2010-03-26T05:19:00.000-07:00

Fall in love with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Written by Kathleen Szmit

Barnstable Drama Club delights with spring show

Once upon a time there was a handsome, but spoiled young prince who was put under a spell by an enchantress looking to teach the lad a lesson.

Because she felt he had no love in his heart, she turned him into a hideous beast, giving him until his 24th birthday to find someone to love who would also love him back. Should he not, he would remain a beast forever. To symbolize his fate he was given a magic rose that would bloom until that time, at which point the last petal would fall.

So begins the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast, in which a cursed Beast finds true love with the bookish young maiden named Belle.

Made popular by a 1990s Disney movie, the story has again come to life in magical splendor on the stage of the Performing Arts Center at Barnstable High School.

Rumored to be BHS Drama Club director John Sullivan’s last “big show,” Beauty spares no detail in this lively retelling, complete with dancing dishware, marvelous melodies, and a wonderfully happy ending.

Once again Sullivan has divvied up the roles between numerous actors and actresses, with Kat Lovett and Seth Garcia stepping impressively into the title roles on opening night (March 19).

Lovett brings a refreshing believability to the part of Belle, a young woman more interested in the books she pores over obsessively than in life in her provincial European town, while Garcia is splendid as the Beast, nicely conveying the struggle of a once-human prince now trapped, perhaps forever, in an unrecognizable form.

Will Belle save him, or will she fall prey to the overconfident, overblown Gaston, well played by Tom Myers, who is obviously enjoying a role in which he gets to ham it up greatly.

Not if those also under the enchantress’s spell have anything to do with it, particularly Cogsworth (a talking clock) and Lumiere (an animated candlestick). As Cogsworth Travis Manni is quite funny, while Sean Potter seems destined for the part of the ebullient Lumiere, playing it up masterfully.

Andrew Harmon is the perfect comic foil for Gaston, taking more than a few lumps while literally falling all over the stage, and Derek Rockwell is absolutely adorable as Chip, a little boy transformed into a teacup.

Perhaps the most surprising star turn, though, comes from Matheus Fiuza, who plays Maurice. With fantastic makeup and an engaging air, Fiuza fully embodies the part of Belle’s well meaning but befuddled father. His makeup is so well done, as is his acting, that one might not realize it’s a high school student on the stage.

Look for Johanna Regan and Danielle Parkka to take over the role of Belle during other performances, while Jeremy Peacock will become the Beast. Rumor also has it that Charlie Ferguson turns out a most hilarious Cogsworth, snooty British accent included.

It wouldn’t be a BHSDC production if there weren’t stunning visual effects, and in this case the show does not disappoint. The sets, built by a host of talented club members, are spectacular, complete with rustic castle walls, balconies, and twinkling stars, all of which is greatly enhanced by nicely done lighting.

Also deserving highest praise are those who created the myriad costumes in the show. From the furry Beast, to the dancing dinnerware that takes the stage during the sensational “Be Our Guest” performance, the costumes are fantastic and quite creative.

While there were a few sound glitches on opening night, they weren’t enough to overshadow what was, ultimately, a hugely entertaining experience.

It is clear from the passion and intensity that the students involved in the show take their work seriously, making this show a must-see.

After all, who doesn’t love a happy ending? Just make sure to get there before the last petal falls.

production Photos Beauty and the Beast

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Production Photos Beauty and the Beast

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Production Photos Beauty and the Beast

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Production photos Beauty and the Beast

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Beauty and the Beast March 19!!!

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Watch Siobhan on American Idol and give her your vote!

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MARCH SCHEDULE FOR BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

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Beauty and the Beast Schedule
March 2010

Monday
March 1- 6:00-9:00
Songs- “Belle”, “Be Our Guest”
All Belle songs
All dialogue before and after songs.
Sheep are needed

Tuesday
March 2- 6:00-9:00
Songs- “Gaston”, “Kill the Beast”, “Me”, “No matter what”
All dialogue before and after songs.

Wednesday
March 3- 6:00-9:00
Songs- “Human Again”, “Be Our Guest”
All dialogue before and after songs.

Thursday
March 4- 6:00-9:00
All acting scenes
Chase scene. Objects and townspeople
Wolves are needed

Friday
March 5- 2:00-5:00
Work Meeting

Saturday
March 6- 9:00-3:00
Work Meeting

Sunday
March 7- 11:00-4:00
Act I

Monday
March 8- 6:00-9:00
Act II

Tuesday
March 9- 6:00-9:00
Act I

Wednesday
March 10- 6:00-9:00
Act II

Thursday
March 11- 6:00-9:00
Full Show

Friday
March 12- 2:00-5:00
Work Meeting

Saturday
March 13- 9:00-3:00
Work Meeting

Sunday
March 14- 11:00-4:00
Full Show

Monday
March 15- 6:00-9:00
Act I

Tuesday
March 16- 6:00-9:00
Act II

Wednesday
March 17- 6:00-9:00
Full Show

Thursday
March 18- 6:00-9:00
Full Show

Friday
March 19- Opening Night
Call @ 5 Show opens at 7

Saturday
March 20
Show for open House “Belle” be here at 12 – over at 2:45
Call @ 5, Show opens at 7

Sunday
March 21 Call @ 12, Show opens at 2

Thursday
March 25-6:00-9:00
Brush up rehearsal

Friday
March 26- Call @ 5, Show opens at 7

Saturday
March 27- Call @ 5, Show opens at 7

Sunday
March 28- Closing. Call @ 12, Show opens at 2
Cast Party and set take-down. Cast goes home about 9pm.

Monday – catch up on sleep for a job well done!

VOTE for Siobhan Magnus on American Idol.

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Please watch and vote for Siobhan Magnus on American Idol tonight!

TONIGHT MEETING CANCELLED !

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Do to a scheduling conflict the Knight Hall will not be available so the rehearsal for tonight is cancelled. Regular rehearsals will resume on Sunday 12 - 4.

Jordan Ahnquist Gets Rave Reviews for (title of show)!

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Last Sunday Mr & Mrs Gyra, Mr & Mrs O'Toole and I went up to our former student Jordan Ahnquist is a musical at the Speakeasy Stage Company called (title show) which is described like this: A love letter to the musical theatre, this recent Broadway hit tells the story of two struggling young writers who decide to enter a musical theater competition, even though the deadline is just three weeks away. With the help of their friends, the pair write and perform a show in the festival, along the way learning important lessons about themselves as people, friends and artists.

It was a wonderful afternoon in the theater and the reviewers have agreed.....

"[title of show] is all about making your dreams come true, while understanding the reality of having to work hard to achieve what you want. It is the story of two struggling young writers writing a new musical about two struggling young writers writing a new musical about...and so on. ... the chemistry among these four is a good mix. Ahnquist is especially endearing." - Broadway World

"Ahnquist and Lanza generate an antic chemistry as Jeff and Hunter, making us believe in their collaboration, and their ambition, however covered it may be in a layer of one-liners. " - Boston Globe

"“[title of show]” takes the genre to its furthest limit, and in doing so swings back around to musical theater’s cw0wide-eyed roots. It’s a show about writing and cw-3editing a show, a musical about making musicals, a tribute that is a tribute to a tribute. If none of that makes sense, relax. SpeakEasy’s New England premiere of this New York mini-hit is, first and foremost, just fun. As Jeff and Hunter, Jordan Ahnquist and Joe Lanza share a natural best-buds chemistry and a pair of sweet tenor voices." - Boston Herald

This is the theater's website if you want to get tickets check this out: http://www.speakeasystage.com/index.php

For a great night of theater and to support Jordan - go see the show!

Rehearsals this week!

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Monday Jan 25th - 6:30 to 7:30 Belle and Bookseller, - 7 - 8 (yes there is an overlap) Gaston Belle, La Lou, Bookseller 8-9 Belle, Maurice

Tuesday Jan 26th - 6 to 9 Maurice, Cogsworth, Lumiere, Babette, Mrs. Potts. Chip, Beast, Belle, Wardrobe

Sunday Jan 31 -12 to 2 - Belle, Gaston, Le Fou, Silly Girls, Aristocratic Lady, Fish Man, Egg Man, Sausage Curl Girl, Baker, Bookseller, Lady with Cane, Lady with Baby, Lady with Babies, Hat Seller, Milk Maid, Shepard Boy, Candle Man, Female Villagers, Male Villagers

Sheep should show up at 1 to be fitted in their costumes then can go home.

2 -3:30 Lumiere, Chip, Flatware, Enchanted Object Singers, Women Enchanted Objects, Men Enchanted Objects, Mrs. Potts, Babette, Napkins, Belle, Cogsworth, Wardrobe.

Wolves should show up at 3 for costume fitting.

The Cast for Disney's Beauty and the Beast 2110!

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Beauty And The Beast Cast List

Belle Kat Lovett, Johanna Reagan, Danielle Parkka

Beast Seth Garcia, Jeremy Peacock

Gaston Tom Myers

Le Fou Blake Cordiero, Andrew Harmon

Maurice Matheus Fiuza

Lumiere Joe Milos, Sean Potter

Cogsworth Charlie Ferguson, Travis Manni

Mrs Potts Linnea Donnely, Catherine Macallister, Kara Flegian

Wardrobe Ali Rockwell, Gracie Horvath

Babette Sara Cannistraro, Amanda Kennedy

Chip Derek Rockwell

M. Darque Greg Gianno, Ethan Pulsifer

Silly Girls (to be divided into 2 casts based on volume)
Alyssa Brumfield, Sam Melchiano, Siobhan Scott,Caitlinn Andris, Shannon Pacella, Gabrielle Marchant, Kelsy Palmer, Olivia Nee, Camille Buffington, Arielle Catania

Aristocratic Lady Talya Perper, (opposite silly girl TBA)

Fish man Jeremy Peacock, Seth Garcia

Egg man Sean Potter, Joe Milos

Sausage curl girl Athena Levesque

Baker Will Turner

Lady with cane Arianna Levesque

Lady with baby Taylor Melchiano

Candle man Ladon Pitts

Hat seller Blake Cordiero, Andrew Harmon

Milk Maid Jaylynn Rivera

Shepherd Boy Brandon Tavares, Caleb Seavers

Lady with Babies Jamie Ashley

Male Villager Ethan Pulsifer

Gargoyles Kevin Malone, David Panora

Prince David Panora

Enchantress Meaghan Soby

Bookseller Ethan Pulsifer, Greg Gianno

Chairs Jesse Kilroy, Mattheu Littleton

Napkins Arianna Levesque, Athena Levesque, andrea Levesque, Cali Conroy, Chloe Brumfield, Lindsey potter, Jacqueline Fitzgerald, Rachael Medeiros

Salt and Pepper Shakers Shannon Lindlay, Jenny Hayes

Cheese Grater Michelle Mcgaughey

Enchanted Silverware
Kelsey Macdonald, Emily Nunes, Jaclyn Flaherty, Aimee eaves, Emily Myers, Lisa Hebenstreit, Molly Kirk, Devin Massarsky

Enchanted Kid Objects
Taylor White, Madison childs, Grace Boudreau, Rachel Moberg, Lila Sethares, Abigail Macallister, Rebecca Lieberwirth, Rory Callahan, Sarah Cowap, Maridnge Wurfbain, Virginia O’Day Lianna Mitchell

Sheep (to be divided into 2 casts)
Rebecca Moberg, Maeve Shanahan, Rachel Corliss, Kiley Campbell, Lucy Belfiore, Casey Fitzgerald, William Shannahan, Meredith Dulak, Gabrielle Macacllister, Pete Sisson, Jacqueline Delcourt, Jordynn Johnson, Cayleigh Malone, Ben Nash, Anne Kennedy, Olivia Chute

Wolves (to be divided into 2 casts)
Alicia Pierozzi, Kianna Chavalier, Rhiannon Callahan, David Palmer, Charlie Nash, Gabriel Rourke, Austin Benevidas, Molly Whitmore, Isabelle Garland, Carly Wilkinson, Melissa Ferreira, Carolyn Nash, Elizabeth Duane, Jessica Duane

Female Villagers
#1 Mackenzie Corrigan, Mackenzie Malone, Alexis Demarkles, Katrina Manni, Kat Rademaker, Rebecca Corliss, Molly Kirk, Molly Shanahan, Kelly M’Grath, Haley Broberg, Emily Baker, Emily Niedbala, Alyssa Nastri, Autumn Harrington

#2 Kristen Corbett, Alex Curtiss, Alexandra Faszewski,Emma Boudreau, Sarah Sisson, Natalie castro, Alyssa Tavares Virginia Ohlson, Cassidy Gruenstern, Shannon Slater, Katrina Walsh,
Corey Campbell, Kathryn Lawler

We would like to thank everyone who auditioned and encourage all those that weren’t cast to audition for A Midsummer Night’s Dream!

Don't Miss these dates!

2010-01-05T06:11:00.001-08:00

AUDITIONS FOR BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!!

2010-01-04T08:13:00.000-08:00

Beauty and the Beast Auditions

SUNDAY, Jan 10th

Sunday - 12- 1pm: 8th grade and younger Children (none of these kids will be leads) -8th grade can read but younger kids will just sing - if someone stands out they will be brought back for callbacks.

Sunday - 1 to 2pm: Men's Auditions - All men trying out for Beauty and the Beast must arrive by 1pm. They will be taught a song and given a reading that will require them to interact with another role, so it won't be a solo audition. After learning the song, men will be auditioned in the order of the sign- in sheet. Then each person auditioning will sing the song solo and read the assigned role. After audition is complete they can leave.

Sunday 2 to 3:30pm: Women's Auditions - All women trying out for Beauty and the Beast must arrive by 2 pm. They will be taught a song and given a reading that will require them to interact with another role, so it won't be a solo audition. After learning the song, women will be auditioned in the order of the sign in sheet. Then each person auditioning will sing the song solo and read the assigned role. After audition is complete they can leave.

Beauty and the Beast Auditions

MONDAY, Jan 11th

Monday - 6:30 to 7:30pm: Men's Auditions - All men trying out for Beauty and the Beast must arrive by 6:30 pm. They will be taught a song and given a reading that will require them to interact with another role, so it won't be a solo audition. After learning the song - Men will be auditioned in the order of the sign in sheet. Then each person auditioning will sing the song solo and read the assigned role. After audition is complete they can leave.

Monday 7:30 to 8:30pm: Woman's Auditions - All women trying out for Beauty and the Beast must arrive by 7:30 pm. They will be taught a song and given a reading that will require them to interact with another role, so it won't be a solo audition. After learning the song - Women will be auditioned in the order of the sign in sheet then each person auditioning will sing the song solo and read the assigned role. After
Audition is complete they can leave.

Beauty and the Beast Auditions

Tuesday, Jan 12th

Tuesday - 6 to 7pm: 8th grade and younger Children (none of these kids will be leads): 8th grade can read, but younger kids will just sing - if someone stands out they will be brought back for callbacks

Tuesday - 7 to 8pm: Men's Auditions - All men trying out for Beauty and the Beast must arrive by 7 pm. They will be taught a song and given a reading that will require them to interact with another role, so it won't be a solo audition. After learning the song - Men will be auditioned in the order of the sign in sheet then each person auditioning will sing the song solo and read the assigned role. After audition is complete they can leave.

Tuesday 8 to 9pm: Women's Auditions - All women trying out for Beauty and the Beast must arrive by 8 pm. They will be taught a song and given a reading that will require them to interact with another role, so it won't be a solo audition. After learning the song, women will be auditioned in the order of the sign in sheet. Then each person auditioning will sing the song solo and read the assigned role. After the audition is
complete, they can leave.

Callbacks on Wed - List will be posted on Wed morning downstairs on the Drama Club Window and on the upstairs doors to the PAC.

All People on Callback List MUST attend the 6:30pm meeting or be dropped from consideration for a part in the show.

Thursday AM: Cast list posted on Drama Club Windows downstairs in lobby and on upstairs PAC doors

Thursday PM: Full cast Meeting in the PAC 6:30 to 8:00 - Just a reading of the script and measuring for the costumes. No singing. All cast members have to attend or be dropped from the cast.

A Flash Christmas Card by Michelle McGaughey

2009-12-22T12:04:00.000-08:00

ENCHANTED VILLAGE TONIGHT CANCELLED

2009-12-20T09:52:00.000-08:00

Due to the snow and the wind - tonights enchanted village will be cancelled. We would like to thank everyone who attended and a reminder that the giving tree is accepting donations until Christmas.

TOYLAND IS A REAL TREAT! A review by Kathleen Szmit

2009-11-26T20:23:00.000-08:00

Beat the bah, humbugs with BHS holiday show

With all the unpleasantness happening in the world, getting into the holiday spirit can be challenging. I highly recommend taking time to see the latest show from the Barnstable High School Drama Club, Babes in Toyland. For a mere $10 you’ll chuckle, you’ll groove, you’ll grin, and you’ll come away in a much happier and more festive mood than when you walked in.

Babes brings together myriad Christmas and fairy tale folk to tell the tale of Mary Quite Contrary, her charming beau Tom, the dastardly Barnaby, and their somewhat epic, but mostly humorous, adventure that takes place somewhere near the North Pole.
It seems the greedy Barnaby has designs on fair Mary, but not because he’s truly in love with the lass. No, Barnaby happens to know that upon marrying, Mary will receive a sizeable inheritance, money that Barnaby desires.

There’s just one problem: Mary is in love, but with Tom, son of Santa’s chief Toymaker. Tom, as it just so happens, loves Mary, as well, and plans to propose. Before he gets the chance, though, Barnaby, enlisting the assistance of two goofy entrepreneurs, sets in motion a plan to get Tom out of the picture and have Mary – and her money – all for himself.

Those familiar with the BHSDC know that when they put on a show they go all out. Babes is no exception. I do have to admit, however, that as I was far from being in the holiday spirit, I had my qualms about seeing the show, not quite ready for jingling bells and “ho, ho, hos.”

When I heard the Christmas music playing over the speakers of the Performing Arts Center at BHS, my inner Scrooge cringed. I took my seat, and a deep breath, and waited for the curtain to rise.

When it did, boy did that inner Scrooge get a kick in the pants. Spread out across the stage were cheeky elves dressed in festive red and green, busily wrapping packages under the encouraging eye of the Toymaker, nicely played by BHS English teacher Ed O’Toole.

As the orchestra played from the pit beneath the stage, the elves burst into cheery song, giving old Scrooge another sharp nudge. Then Head Elf #1 and Elf #2, well done by Michelle McGaughey and Kristen Corbett, kicked off the story, setting in motion a show filled with rapid-fire dialog, well-timed jokes, and some fantastic song and dance.

Not even halfway through the first act I realized Scrooge had left the building, leaving me to enjoy the hilarious antics of Gonzorgo and Ronrico as they attempted to help the evil Barnaby with his sinister plans to eliminate Tom and claim Mary and her money.
As the dunce-ish duo, Jeremy Peacock and Travis Manni were laugh-out-loud funny, while Tom Myers was decadently wicked as the villainous Barnaby, the trio garnering big laughs throughout the show.

Kat Lovett was suitably sweet as Mary, bringing a truly melodious voice to the role, while Sean Potter was excellent as Tom, boasting a smooth singing voice of his own. Olivia Nee was winning as Mother Hubbard, Mary’s mother, and Shannon Pacella was a perfect Bo Peep in her pink bonnet and poufy frock, while Ethan Pulsifer was splendidly jolly as Santa.

A BHSDC show wouldn’t be complete without an appearance by the infamous Keystone Cops, led in this performance by the entertaining Andrew Harmon. With backup from cops including Charlie Ferguson, Nick Bancroft, Michael Palmer, Caleb Seaver, Igor Anastacio, Charlie Nash, Blake Cordeiro, and more, Harmon performed an impressive version of the Tarantara song first heard in Pirates of Penzance.

One of the finest and most energetic performances, however, came from newcomer Adam Barosy as the Jester, getting everyone clapping as he masterfully rapped out one of the show’s main numbers, one of several special songs written by Roy Richard. Look for some terrific choreography from Shannon Pacella, as well.

I also can’t forget to mention the adorable sheep: Morgan Nailor, Rachel Corliss, Nora Canady, Rachel Gardner, Sophia Zuniga, Olivia Chute, Kate Walsh, and the hysterical Anne Kennedy who got her kicks bruising the shins of Barnaby, much to the audience’s delight.

Karen Mannal deserves many kudos for her stylish costumes, including the frightening bogeymen.

The sets, created by a team including Matheus Fiuza, CJ-Cea Curry, Charlie Pineo, Kevin Shanley, Justin Massarsky, Conor Slack, Lindsey Bill, Alex Ferreira, Michelle McGaughey, and Tom Crabtree, are eye-catching and thematic, enhanced wonderfully by lighting from Chad Goddard. Stage manager Cea-Curry also did a fantastic job of keeping the show moving along nicely, in spite of a set glitch.

Because the show is double-cast to give all of Barnstable’s stars a chance to shine, I recommend seeing the show twice. It’s certainly worth it.

As Babes came to its conclusion – a happy ending for all – and the snow began to fall inside the theatre, I realized that I had quite a smile on my previously Scroogelike face. What really sold me on the magic of the show was the reaction of the children in the seats nearby. On their faces, inspired by the merriment and mayhem of Babes in Toyland, was the true joy of Christmas; such a wondrous gift indeed.

Later, Scrooge.

Remaining performances of the BHS Drama Club production of Babes in Toyland at the BHS Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St., Hyannis are Nov. 27, and 28 at 7 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees Nov. 28, and 29. All seats are $10.

Santa Arrives in Toyland!

2009-11-22T16:39:00.000-08:00

Toyland Santa's Arrival and Presents!!!

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Santa and his elves arrive in Toyland with presents for everyone!

Barnaby gets a present

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Mary's Little Lamb offers Mean Old Barnaby a present while Santa watches on.

Photos from Toyland

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Barnaby is captured by Toyland's Police Force under the direction of Santa Claus, while Tome, Mary, Gonzorgo and Ronrico look relieved!

Babes in Toyland Press Release

2009-11-13T11:08:00.001-08:00

When the Barnstable High School Drama Club put on A Christmas Carol last year, many passages stuck in the memory of the students, but one passage resonated with them more than any other. It occurs early in the play, when Scrooge is visited by two solicitors. When he asks them why they are asking for a donation for the needy at Christmas, one of them responds, “It is a time, of all others, when Want is keenly felt.” This year, a year when Want will be more keenly felt than ever, the Drama Club will be using its upcoming production of Babes in Toyland to contribute to two charitable causes.

The set from Babes in Toyland, which will cost about $2,000 in materials when completed, will be donated to The Cape Codder Hotel, where it will be used as part of their Enchanted Village. Last year visitors to the Enchanted Village donated over $10,000 in food, toys, and gift cards to Independence House. In addition, Drama Club members will also appear each weekend of the Enchanted Village costumed as Dickens-era carolers, as they have for the past seven years, to help guests and visitors get into the holiday spirit.

Babes in Toyland will also be helping the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary raise money for the third year in a row. The Drama Club will be donating the profits from the Dec 21 matinee to the Auxiliary. As an added treat, Hospital Regional Marketing Director Van Northcross will be playing the part of Old King Cole during that matinee performance.

“It’s all about the community in which you live.” says John Sullivan, Drama Club advisor and director of Babes in Toyland. “I try to instill in the club members (totaling over 150) a sense of belonging to a community and helping out whenever we can.”

This isn’t the first time the Drama Club has worked with the community to help raise money for charitable causes. Since its inception the club has also worked with The March of Dimes telethons, the Diabetes Foundation, Housing Assistance corporation, Big Brothers and Sisters of the Cape and the Islands, Champ House, Independence House and many others.

This summer The Drama Club even helped raise money for the Barnstable school system. Sullivan designed the layout for the 9-hole mini-golf course on Main Street in Hyannis and created with his students a 30-foot-long, 14-foot -tall sea serpent, which eventually captured the award for the favorite hole on the course. The attraction helped raise over $15,000, which was recently allocated to different enrichment programs throughout the school system.

RecentlyThe Drama Club donated $6,500 for a large marble fountain which serves as a centerpiece in Barnstable High School’s Memorial Garden, located in the Cobb Astro Park. The Drama Club was proud to help out this important school project, to which many people throughout the community have donated time, effort and materials, to honor deceased Barnstable students and staff.

Babes in Toyland has long been a favorite of the BHS Drama Club. Written in 1903 by Victor Herbert, the operetta has been made into numerous motion pictures, most famously asThe March of the Wooden Soldiers (1933), which featured Laurel and Hardy, and as Walt Disney’s Babes in Toyland (1962). “I’ve always considered Babes in Toyland the ultimate in holiday entertainment,” said Sullivan. “You’ve got Santa Claus, the elves, a befuddled toymaker, Bo-Peep and her sheep, a pair of not-so-sharp funny characters and the classic melodrama villain, the evil Mr. Barnaby. And of course, everybody’s most feared pack of bad guys, the Bogeymen.”

When Sullivan adapted the show for the Drama Club back in 1984, he took out what he calls “the slower songs, the ones that make kids squirm,” and added a few surprises, including the band of heroic policemen from Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance led by Groucho Marx, complete with pith helmet and cigar.

Sullivan also notes that in that first production of Babes in Toyland, Barnaby was played by BHS alum Neal McDonough, seen most recently on ABC’s Desperate Housewives. “Once a bad guy, always a bad guy, I guess,” mused Sullivan.

Babes in Toyland is a fun-filled show for all ages and a perfect way not just to welcome in the holiday season, but to contribute to those in need. Babes in Toyland opens November 20 at 7 PM with shows on November 21st at 2 PM and 7 PM, November 22 at 2 PM, November 27 at 7 PM, November 28 at 2 PM and 7 PM and November 29th at 2 PM. All seats are $10. For reservations, call (508) 771-6246.

Babes in Toyland _Past production photos

2009-11-13T07:36:00.001-08:00

REHEARSAL HAS BEEN CHANGED!!!!!

2009-11-10T08:25:00.000-08:00

The Drama Club Meeting of Babes in Toyland tonight (TUESDAY NOV 10) has been cancelled and rescheduled for tomorrow night (WED NOV 11) from 6 to 9. A work meeting will take place from 9am to 6pm Wed for all those interested. Remember Wed rehearsal at 6 to 9 for the full cast of Babes in Toyland.

Here Comes the Haunted House!

2009-10-12T19:37:00.000-07:00

The Upcoming Season for the Drama Club!!

2009-09-18T12:15:00.001-07:00

Cryil the Sea Serpent - created by members of the BHS Drama Club for the Strokes of Genius 9 hole mini golf on Main Street

2009-07-16T10:37:00.000-07:00

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS FROM OUTER SPACE is OUT OF THIS WORLD ENTERTAINING!!!

2009-07-10T04:15:00.000-07:00

Goldilocks is out of this world
Written by Kathleen Szmit

Kids of all ages will enjoy unique twist on familiar fairy tale

There is much happening on the stage of the Performing Arts Center at Barnstable High School. Sgt. Frank Rizzo has lost his coffee cup, Goldilocks has been arrested, and there are rampant rumors of an alien invasion.

If it sounds crazy, it’s not. It’s all part of the Barnstable Summer Family Theatre production Goldilocks and the Three Bears From Outer Space.

Written and directed by brothers Fred Sullivan, Jr., and John Sullivan, head of the Barnstable High School Drama Club, Goldilocks is the first of three BSFT shows at BHS this season, and includes a wonderfully eclectic cast of characters who are part of a fun, quirky adventure.

Unlike the fairy tale of old, this Goldilocks features a feisty heroine determined to prove that the Bear family of Kalamazoo are really aliens who are part of a plot to overtake the world.

Goldilocks shares her theories with the hapless Sgt. Rizzo while being questioned after breaking into the Bear home. When agents Dana Mully and Foxy Sculdor of the FBI get involved, mayhem ensues, with much hilarity.

Throw in several dead celebrities, an evil alien emperor, and myriad Meeps and you’ve got quite a scene.
Anastasios Pappasotiriou is terrific in the role of Sgt. Rizzo, while Jeremy Peacock is quite funny as Deputy Joe Cavanaugh. Catherine Macallister and Tom Myers do a great job spoofing The X-Files as Mully and Sculdor, and Duncan Macallister, Elisabeth Moore and Ryan Chevalier draw lots of laughs as the Bear family (Chevalier shares the role of Junior with Gregory Keating).

High praise goes to Michelle McGaughey for her turn as the spunky Goldilocks, and also to Mike O’Toole for perfectly capturing the maniacally eccentric alien ruler Xanderararar the Majestic.

While the set, created by McGaughey and Matheus Fiuza, at first seems simple, the onstage visuals get more impressive as the plot thickens, and are greatly enhanced by lighting from Tristan O’Toole and Chad Goddard.

Costumers Kara and Barbara Felegian have done a superb job of putting together official-looking police attire and Goldilocks’ cute couture, but it’s the Bear family that gets my applause for being cuddly and creative. Xanderararar’s style is also commendable.

I don’t want to give away too much of what happens in Goldilocks, but it’s apparent that the Sullivans knew not only their science fiction, but also children’s fairy tales, and it paid off.

Although some puns may be lost on kids unfamiliar with the X-Files, Yogi Bear, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, they’ll appreciate the show’s silliness and physical comedy. Adults will enjoy the wry humor infused into the script.

Parents looking to spend a fun evening out with the kids and learn the “tippity-top secret” ending of Goldilocks and the Three Bears From Outer Space will want to see this show.

Goldilocks can be seen at the Performing Arts Center at Barnstable High School on West Main Street in Hyannis at 7 p.m. July 10 and 11, and 14 -18. Reservations may be made by calling 508-771-6246. All tickets are $10.

Don't miss Shakespeare by the Sea! The Critics love it!

2009-07-10T04:09:00.000-07:00

Bard tragedy showcase for talented youths

By CAITLIN RUSSELL
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
July 07, 2009

HYANNIS — The weather was beautiful at Aselton Park Sunday night, and Shakespeare by the Sea's "Romeo and Juliet" for the town's Harbor Your Arts program proved a fine showcase for the talented actors of Barnstable Summer Family Theatre.
The outdoor venue did, though, present challenges that weren't present to the young actors when the Barnstable High School Drama Club performed the show indoors last spring. Some of the dialogue got lost when the wind assaulted the actors' microphones. But the sounds of dogs barking and car horns honking were not enough to drown out the actors' impressive command of Shakespearean English.
The cast and director Ed O'Toole make the most of the outdoor venue. Having the actors enter the stage by cutting through the audience — as though the crowd were part of the play — is a great way to keep the audience engaged and prevent the distractions of the outdoors from becoming overwhelming. The play runs about two hours and moves at a steady pace.
O'Toole's decision to sprinkle a few modern touches in the tragic love story makes for some funny surprises. There is, for example, a Shakespearean interpretation of "The Hokey Pokey" ("'Tis what it's all about") performed at the Capulets' party. The dance scenes' choreography by Jen Hayes and Linnea Donnelly is executed with precision, and the play's sword fights are carried out with an almost frighteningly real swiftness.
As Mercutio, a companion to lovelorn Romeo, Ethan Brown has an irrepressible presence and great timing that make him impossible to ignore. He never misses a beat, has a good grasp of the language and and his swagger belies his slight frame. His cries of pain and final words in reaction to his mortal wound are startlingly realistic. Capulet is played by Jason Pacella, whose portrayal of an authoritative father who crumbles when he believes his daughter, Juliet, has died is heartbreaking.
Romeo is played with passionately naive sweetness by Seth Garcia. As Juliet, Cait Gardipe sounded a little shaky at first on Sunday, but was increasingly captivating as the tension grew around and within her. She and Garcia are confident and believably play off of one another. Gardipe is especially effective when she cries out one last time for her nurse, as she faces the terrifying realization that she must decide on her own what to do.
The set — designed and painted by Emma Eichner, Kendra Bourne and Michelle McGaughey, and constructed by Evan Haussmann — are simply and tastefully done. The intricately painted plants on the walls are lovely.

On stage
What: "Romeo and Juliet"
Presented by: Barnstable Summer Family Theatre in collaboration with Barnstable's Harbor Your Arts program and its Shakespeare by the Sea
When: 5 p.m. Sunday and July 19 and 26
Where: Aselton Park, at the corner of Ocean and South streets, Hyannis
Admission: Free (audience

Romeo and Juliet a summer must-“sea”
Written by Kathleen Szmit
Shoreline Shakespeare in Hyannis

Manhattan may have Shakespeare in the Park, but Hyannis has Shakespeare by the Sea.
Each Sunday evening in July, fans of the Bard can bring blankets and beach chairs to Aselton Park on the Hyannis waterfront for a spirited rendition of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet performed by Barnstable Family Summer Theatre.
The production was first seen earlier this spring in the Knight Hall at Barnstable High School. Traditionally, comedies are chosen for the spring Shakespeare show.
This year, however, Shakespeare teacher and director Ed O'Toole opted to break from tradition and go with what is perhaps Shakespeare’s most well known tragedy. It was a risk, but a risk that proved a solid success as each show performed at BHS this spring played to a packed house.
Part of the show’s success lies with the cast, a terrific mix of past and present BHS Drama Club members and students from O'Toole's classes. I was most impressed with the performances of KC Schuck as Juliet’s Nurse, Ethan Brown as Mercutio, Cait Gardipe as Juliet, and especially Seth Garcia as Romeo.
During the show’s first performance on July 5, this group, along with the rest of the tremendous cast, entertained a sizeable crowd with their impressive talents.
Brown, along with the hilarious Harry O’Toole as Benvolio, offered comic relief from the show’s serious tone, particularly during the challenging Queen Mab speech, which he delivered flawlessly.
Schuck, as the Nurse, was wonderful in conveying every feeling, from joy at Juliet’s discovery of love with Romeo to profound sorrow at Juliet’s untimely death.
It was Garcia, however, who simply shined as the lovestruck lead, delivering his lines with sincerity and believability. Like Isaiah Voegeli, who portrayed Romeo in several spring performances, Garcia was an ideal match for Gardipe’s powerful Juliet.
Gardipe, a woman with a tremendous future ahead of her, evoked much emotion as the fair Juliet. Whether discussing marriage with Romeo or battling her parents for her freedom, she was wonderful to watch.
Also impressive was Jason Pacella as Juliet's strong-willed father, Matt Kohler as the Prince, Tommy Myers as Tybalt, and Sam Bechtold as Friar Laurence.
Emma Eichner, Kendra Bourne and Michelle McGaughey worked marvels creating the simple, yet effective set, while Evan Haussmann did a fine job on the set. I also appreciated the mix of old and new in costume designer Breana Cole's use of modern-day dress against the age-old set.
Shakespeare fans, and even those just looking for an excellent production, will definitely want to see this show during its run at Aselton this summer. This skilled and talented cast does not disappoint in bringing Romeo and Juliet to life yet again.
Romeo and Juliet can be seen each Sunday evening in July beginning at 5 p.m. at Aselton Park in Hyannis. The show is free and refreshments are on sale during the performance.

GOLDILOCKS IS A HIT - Don't miss it!

2009-07-09T03:32:00.000-07:00

'Goldilocks' just right for parents, patient kids

By CAROLINE HUGHES
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
July 09, 2009

HYANNIS — Even though "Goldilocks and the Three Bears From Outer Space" has some familiar fairy tale creatures, other faces transport the play into unfamiliar territory. Jimmy Hoffa, Anastasia Romanov and Elvis Presley join the cast in the second half of the play.

Writers-directors (and brothers) Frederick Sullivan Jr. and John Sullivan have re-imagined the popular children's story and peppered it with enough mature jokes that adults appeared more entertained than their kids were on opening night. The new interpretation gives spice to the otherwise well-known plot (girl enters unfamiliar house, tries out the furniture and food, and finally falls asleep in a perfectly sized bed) by adding plenty of bear puns and references to "The X-Files."

Goldilocks, believing that aliens have landed in her town of Kalamazoo, Mich., searches for evidence in the Bear family home and is charged with breaking and entering. Skeptical police Sgt. Frank Rizzo (played by a wonderfully believable Anastasios Pappasotiriou) and his nervous deputy (Jeremy Peacock, a nice foil to the overbearing sergeant) doubt her claims, even when FBI agents Mully and Sculdor (Sound familiar ... ish?) come by to check things out.

The motley crew of first act-ers travels to outer space in the second act in an attempt to stop the "bad guy," Xanderararar the Majestic (Mike O'Toole) and meet a few historical figures along the way.

The character impersonations were incredibly impressive, particularly Dick Weir's superbly realistic Albert Einstein, Greg Gianno's smooth-talking Elvis, and Will Turner's powerful Jimmy Hoffa. They were intricately precise, with perfect accents, contemporaneous turns-of-phrase and impressive costuming.

Michelle McGaughey's Goldilocks is saucy, bold and frantic. Her voice and personality are out-of-this-world loud. But it works. She bounces between sweet and violent, from crying sweetly on a chair to stomping on Sergeant Rizzo's foot.

Goldilocks is pitiable, likable, and deplorable all at once. She's a self-proclaimed SAP — member of the Space Alien Protection club, that is. Her mop of bouncy blond curls and pretty patent-leather shoes invite sympathy and make the audience believe her alien theory.

Kids seemed to love the Bear family, though they didn't seem to catch the overbearing puns, especially little Junior Bear (played by Ryan Chevalier on opening night, alternating with Gregory Keating) who just wants to do the right thing.

In keeping with the unwritten rule that comic bad guys really can't be that bad, Xanderararar is slightly too pathetic to be evil. I found myself feeling sorry for him despite his evil plans of galactic domination.

The piece de la resistance is the army of Meeps, aliens played by young children, who indisputably stole the show. The kids who had been sitting patiently through a multitude of adult jokes cackled excitedly when the extraterrestrials marched onstage in masks and robes. They are the least intimidating and most lovable army of aliens imaginable.

"Goldilocks" is a terrific show for parents who want to be entertained and for kids who can sit still during breaks in the kid-friendly bits. Be prepared to explain labor unions and space travel on the ride home.

CAST for JILL and the Beanstalk - First Meeting Tuesday Night in the "Knight!" at 6pm.

2009-06-20T04:58:00.000-07:00

Jill and the Beanstalk Cast List

Giant................. Seth Garcia
Jill..................... Ashley Goverman
Jack ................. Charlie Ferguson
Ms. Beano........ Maddie Sicard/ Megan Corrigan
Golden Harp .. Johanna Regan/ Shannon Pacella
Golden Goose... Amanda Kennedy/ Samantha Mullin
Mother Dobbins.... Lisa Mitchell/ Sonia Schonning/ Gabrielle Osborn
Chester the Chicken..... Travis Manni/ Adam Garcia
Gloria the Goat..... Shannon Slater/ Kristen Phelan
Pete the Pig...... Brian Pacella
Carl the Cow ....... Caleb Seaver/ Blake Cordiero
Rapunzel............ Natalie Charpentier/ Alyssa Brumfield
Straw Pig........... Alex Faszewski/ Cali Conroy
Stick Pig ........... Rebecca Corliss/ Sydney Speight
Brick Pig ........... Stephanie Sirhal/ Emma Devine
Little Red Riding Hood....... Kianna Chevalier/ Jenny Hayes
Big Bad Wolf ......... James Cooke
Little Miss Muffet .... Molly Kirk/ Chloe Brumfield
Puss-in-Boots........ Austin Benevides
Gretel..................... Kelsey MacDonald
Little Bo Peep........ Laura Sirhal
Cinderella............. Kat Rademaker
Snow White........... Victoria Cordiero
Raggedy Ann ........ Mackenzie Corrigan

Super Secret Spy Sheep

Carrie Osborn
Rachel Corliss
Addie Schonning
Tala Svhonning
Allison Gilson
Lorraine DeLia
Caitlin Creed
Anne Kennedy

Cast List for Goldilocks and the Three Bears from Outer Space!

2009-06-09T08:37:00.000-07:00

Here is the cast for Goldilocks and the Three Bears from Outer Space.

If you did not make this cast please audition for our other shows "Jill and the beanstalk" and "Young Robin Hood and the Quest for the Golden Arrow". Both shows are looking for anyone who is interested in having a fun time this summer to audition.

The schedule for Goldilocks will be published shortly. A special schedule for the "Meeps" will also be published soon.

Goldilocks Cast

Sgt. Frank Rizzo--------Tassos Pappas
Deputy Joe Cavanaugh---Isaiah Voegeli
Goldilocks------------Michelle McGoughey
Agent Dana Mully------Athena Levesque
Agent Foxy Sculdor-----Tom Myers
Paw Bear-------------Duncan Macallister
Maw Bear------------Elizabeth Moore
Junior Bear-----------Ryan Chevalier/Gregory Keating
Albert Einstein--------Dick Weir
Elvis Presley----------Greg Gianno
Jimmy Hoffa----------Will Turner
Amelia Earhart--------Kim Borowski
Anastasia Romanov-------Shannon Pacella
Xanderararar the Majestic--Mike O’Toole
Shop Meep-------------Ethan Brown
Mr. Locks--------------John Everson
Mrs. Locks-------------Elizabeth Babich
Larry’s Mom------------Jess Weir Moler

Meeps (will be divided into 2 casts of 30)

Charlie Nash, Taylor White, Brandon Tavares, Taylor Rooney, Matthew Gubbins, Victoria Wright, Jacob Hirschberger, Ryan Cooper, Mariella Martin, Carolyn Nash, Elizabeth Duane, Kelly McKenna, Molly Shanahan, Cory Babich, Lily Sethares, Shauna Joseph, Marla Grenier, Riley Ann Kennedy, Matthew Gordon, Ben Gordon, Kianna Chevalier, David Palmer, Jessica Duane, Austin Benevides, Ella Hunt, Colleen Doherty, Paige Doherty, Katherine Doherty, Kaity Crowley,

Megan Crosby, Hannah McNealy, Maggie McCartin, William Shanahan, Maeve Shanahan, Skylar Bowman, Rachel Dwyer, Emily Miller, Matthew Fredo, Jack Fredo, Caroline Lewis, Abigail Miller, Christian Davis, Clare McCartin, Laura Deely, Jared Joseph, Matthew Crosby, Derek Rockwell, Andrea Reed, Audrey Brewer, Benjamin Nash, Alyssa Martin, Angus Anderson, Isabelle Anderson, Audrey Hukalowicz, Alyssa Kuehne, Sara Kuehne, Lianna Mitchell, Joey Bearse, Meghan Borowski, Heaven Voegli

FINAL POSTER DESIGN for Goldilocks and the Three Bears from Outer Space!

2009-05-27T20:36:00.001-07:00

Audition Form - fill out and bring with you!

2009-05-27T18:41:00.000-07:00

Info about Goldilocks and the Three Bears from Outer Space! - worth the read!!!

2009-05-27T18:39:00.000-07:00

To: Entertainment Editors

From: Barnstable Summer Family Theater

Re: Goldilocks and the Three Bears from Outer Space

The Barnstable Summer Family Theater opens its 22nd season with its usual surprising take on an old favorite when Goldilocks and the Three Bears from Outer Space has its world premiere on July 7th in the largest high school auditorium in New England, the Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center at Barnstable High School, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis.
Obviously this won’t be the Goldilocks story you knew as a kid. But what else would you expect when Goldilocks and the Three Bears from Outer Space has been written and will be directed by the “Brothers Sullivan,” local theatre legends John and Fred.

Fred, a member of the company at Trinity Rep in Providence where he has acted in 90 roles in 25 seasons, just recently won an Elliot Norton Award as outstanding actor for a large company for his work in Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit and for a performance of As You Like It at Boston's Free Shakespeare. He also directed Awake and Sing at Providence’s Gamm Theatre, which won the award for outstanding production. Fred’s roots extend deep into Cape Cod theatre, as he was a mainstay of Harwich Junior Theatre and the BSFT for many years.

John, the drama coach and Barnstable High School has directed and produced over 200 shows in the last 30 years and recently received the Community Leadership in Support of the Arts Award from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. The brothers have collaborated many times in the past, but this will be their first time co-writing a play since Bremen Town, which they did for the BSFT in 1994.
The brothers like to write for family audiences, according to John: “I think we put enough clever writing into the show to make the adults in the audiences laugh and enough silliness and slapstick to keep the kids laughing.” He added, “Our writing process is pretty fluid and jokes fly fast and furious all the time, which makes for great rehearsals.”

A fast-moving comedy for all ages, G3BOS sets the traditional story of Goldilocks on its head. Goldilocks, a young girl, is not running away from home, but investigating alien abductions and thinks the Three Bears are responsible. Along the way she runs afoul of the police and the FBI, not to mention real aliens! And they’re old hands at abduction. After all, where else would Amelia Earhart and Jimmy Hoffa meet but aboard a flying saucer in deep space?

The plot hearkens back to the screwball comedies of the 30’s and 40’s, with its snappy dialogue, silly situations and slapstick chases. Add in the elaborate sets,

special effects and scenery that have been a hallmark of the award-winning Barnstable Summer Family Theater.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears from Outer Space promises to be one of the funniest shows you’ll see this year and one that will be talked about for years to come!

Don’t miss your chance to join in the fun: auditions for Goldilocks and the Three Bears from Outer Space will be held on June 1, 2 and 3 from 6-8 PM in the Knight Hall and are open to all ages as there are many adult parts along with parts for children.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears from Outer Space will be presented in the Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center at 744 West Main Street, Hyannis. Shows will be July 7-11 and

14 -18 at 7 PM. All tickets are $10. Reservations can be made by calling (508) 771-6246.
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The Hobbit OPENS!!

2009-03-21T16:44:00.000-07:00

More pictures can be seen at www.bhsdc.org.

The Elf Queen Dance

2009-03-21T13:33:00.000-07:00

Pictures for The Hobbit

2009-03-09T21:04:00.001-07:00

Latest Hobbit Poster!

2009-03-08T18:49:00.003-07:00

New Picture of Bilbo and Gandalf

2009-03-08T18:46:00.000-07:00

Gandalf the Wizard (Joe Barry) shows Bilbo Baggins (Ethan Brown) an image of Smaug the Dragon.

SIGN UP FOR AN ART CLASS!!!

2009-03-05T10:01:00.000-08:00

Stagecraft is a class taught by Mr. Sullivan and helps builds the sets for all the shows presented by the Drama Club. See Mr. Sullivan if you'd like to take the class.

Important Monday March 2nd information!!

2009-03-02T05:55:00.000-08:00

Because school was cancelled there will be no rehearsal on Monday - all Hobbits should show up on Tuesday night for their Monday rehearsal. We will rehearse both groups on Tuesday.

Here comes The Hobbit!

2009-02-20T20:11:00.001-08:00

IMPORTANT! TUES FEB 3rd INFO!

2009-02-03T08:21:00.001-08:00

Tomorrow night (Wed) we will have the Tues rehearsal along with the scheduled Wed rehearsal.
See you Wed night!

UPDATE!!! New Hobbit Schedule!

2009-02-03T05:47:00.000-08:00

Remember if you miss three rehearsals without letting us know you"may be" dropped from the cast.

The Hobbit Schedule

Month of February

Sunday, 1st - PAC - 12-6
12 - Bilbo sing, “Far From Home”
12:30 - Dwarves sing, “Days Untold”, and “Lullaby”
1:15 - Singing Lakemen sing, “Mountain Kings Return”
2:30 - Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, Gandalf, Bilbo, Elf Queen, Singing Lakemen sing, “Roads Go Ever On”
3:30 - Hobbits and Elves Dance

Monday, 2nd - PAC - 6-9
6-6:30 - Spiders sing
6:30-7 - Hobbits, Dwarves, Bilbo, Gandalf sing, “Shire/Gandalf”
7-9 - Elves sing “Elf Queen”

Tuesday, 3rd - PAC -6-9
Teaching Stage Combat - Lakemen, Goblins, Dwarves, Fighting Elves, Fighting Spiders

Wednesday, 4th - PAC - 6-9
Bilbo, Dwarves, Gollum, Trolls and Smaug, Voices and puppeteers

Saturday, 7th - Mr. Sullivan’s Room, 2731 - 10-3
Work Meeting - Masks/Props - Only High School Students

Sunday, 8th - PAC - 12-6
12-2 - Dwarves, Bilbo Review all songs, and Elf Queen and Harmony Elves
2-3 - Singing Lakemen
3-6 - Battle Scene - Lakemen, Goblins, Dwarves, Fighting Elves, Fighting Spiders

Monday, 9th - PAC - 6-9
All Speaking Parts Act One

Tuesday, 10th - Knight - 6-9
Bilbo, Gandalf, and Gollum - Lines only

Wednesday, 11th - PAC - 6-9
6-6:30 - Singing Spiders
6:30-9 - Elves sing, “Elf Queen” and Dance

February 17th - 21st, 10 - 2
Work Meetings everyday in PAC
Monday, 23rd - PAC - 6-9
Review all songs

Tuesday, 24th - PAC - 6-9
ACT ONE

Wednesday, 25th - PAC - 6-9
ACT TWO

Month of March

Sunday, 1st - PAC - 12-6
Act One - Full Cast and Crew

March 2nd - March 14th To Be Announced

Sunday, 15th - PAC - 12-6
FULL SHOW with Pit - Full Cast and Crew

Monday, 16th - PAC - 6-9
ACT ONE

Tuesday, 17th - PAC - 6-9
ACT TWO

Wednesday, 18th - PAC - 6-
FULL SHOW

Thursday, 19th - PAC - 6-
FULL SHOW

The Hobbit
Opens Friday, March 20th at 7PM. Be here at 5PM
Saturday, 21st at 7PM. Be here at 5PM
Sunday, 22nd at 2PM. Be here at 12PM

March 26th, brush-up rehearsal, Full Show, No costumes

Friday, 27th at 7PM. Be here at 5PM
Saturday, 28th at 7PM. Be here at 5PM
Sunday, 29th at 2PM. Be here at 12PM

The Cast for the Hobbit - 2009!!!

2009-01-12T07:01:00.000-08:00

Cast for “The Hobbit”

Bilbo Baggins - Shane Harris, Ethan Brown

Mrs Sackville –Baggins Caitie Corrigan

Miss Sackville-Baggins - Jocie Coombs

Bandolay Took – Charlie Nash

Auctioneer – Brandon Tavares

Hobbits
Kianna Chevalier, Alyssa Tavares, Carolina Miranda, Rebecca Corliss, Alex Faszewski, Nicole Wilkinson, Meredith Penney, Chloe Brumfield, Hannah Nickerson, Victoria Cordiero, Katherine Doherty, Rory Callahan, Jenn Whelan, Mackenzie Corrigan, Cassidy Gruenstern, Samantha Gemborys, Adam Harris, Charlie Nash, Brandon Tavares, Shannon Slater, Lisa Habenstreit, Kristen Corbett, Alicia Perozzi, Caleb Seaver, Chad Goddard,Emily Nues, Rebecca Lieberwirth, Carly Wilknson. Carolyn Nash.

Gandalf the Grey - Joe Barry

Thorin Tom Myers The Boss
Balin Seth Garcia scout/ naturlist
Dwalin Travis Manning always polite
Fili Emma Charpentier youngest
Kili Jayne Croteau youngest
Oin Shane Harris/Ethan Brown fighter/ handyman
Gloin Ethan Pulsifer skeptic/fighter
Nori Andrew Harmon moaner and groaner
Ori Linnea Donnelly moaner and groaner
Dori K C Shuck moaners and groaner
Bilfur Shannon Pacella short temper
Bofur Grace Cambareri short temper
Bombur Harry O’Toole comic relief

Trolls Voices - Duncan McAlliater, Ed O’Toole, John Sullivan

Trolls Puppeteer - Max Meade, John Collins, Taylor Masson

Goblins
Michael Palmer, James Cooke, Christian Nee, Dan Orth, Luke Fater, Matt Bancroft, Tom Macphee, Sean Potter, Max Meade, Taylor Masson, John Collins, Michael Palmer, Ethan Pulsifer, Matthew Littleton, Bruno Lemos, Alex Lariviere-Warner, Greg Gianno, Sam Bechtold, Luke Fater, Paithan Campbell, Lucas Ribeiro, Mack Thompson (Others to be added at later date)

The Great Goblin voice
Alex Lariviere-Warner, Sam Bechtold

Great Goblin Puppeteer – Hudson Gallagher

Goblin Captain - Isaah Voegeli, Tristan O’Toole

Gollum Charlie Ferguson

Speaking Spiders

Tomnoddy Melayna Grassetti
Attercrop Ari Hansen
Cob Catherine Macallister
Lob Adrianna Leone

Spiders
Alisha Collucci, Jaclyn Flaherty, Kate Chandler, Kara Felegian, Jessica Adler, Kat Radmaker, Alyssa Nastel, Emily Niedbala, Gabrielle Marchant, Jennifer Daley, Sarah Sissan, Emily Myers, Amanda Fadum Hall, Jackie Humphrey, Alaina Tamash, Allison Blazes, Allison Adams, Sam Melchiono

Elf Captain - Arielle Catania / Emma Eichner

Elf Solder #1 Breana Cole

Elf Solder #2 Mary-Catherine Maurer

Elf Hunting Party

Arielle Catania / Emma Eichner, Larissa Macedo, Olivia Nee, Arianna Levesque, Sara Cannistraro, Kat Lovett, Johanna Regan

Elf Queen
Cait Gardipe

Elves
Paloma Childs, Danelle Parkka, Cali Conroy, Kristin Phelan, Jenny Hayes, Michelle McGaughey, Andrea Levesque, Athena Levesque, Siobhan Scott, Hiedi Archibald, Gracie Horvath, Molly Kirk, Hannah Van Petten, Sarah Cowap, Caitie Andris, Shea Barfield, Alyssa Brumfield, Emily Nunes, Demi Miskiv, Kelsey Palmer, Amanda Kennedy, Haley Broberg, Meghann Soby, Jenn Whelan, Larissa Macedo, Olivia Nee, Arianna Levesque, Sara Cannistraro, Kat Lovett, Johanna Regan, Mary-Catherine Maurer

Elven Chancellor - Catlin Littleton

Dungeon Master Allison Adams
Jailor #1 - Ari Hansen
Jailor #2 – Breanna Cole

Singing Laketown Men
Bruno Lemos, Alex Lariviere-Warner, Greg Gianno, Sam Bechtold, Luke Fater

Bard of Laketown – Jason Pacella.

Lakemen
Sean Potter, Max Meade, Taylor Masson, John Collins, Michael Palmer, Ethan Pulsifer, Matthew Littleton, Isaah Voegeli, Tristan O’Toole.

Voice of Smaug Ed Lariviere

Smaug Puppeteers Back Stage Crew.

First Meeting of the Hobbit Cast
Wed night, Jan 21, 6 to 8pm

All Cast Members Should Attend!

Drama Club Member Gets Grammy Nod!

2008-12-04T07:21:00.000-08:00

Kate McGarry BHS 1980 grad and former Drama Club member "Lucy in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" just got a grammy nomination for her new album "If Less Is More...Nothing Is Everything"

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Dec. 3, 2008) — Nominations for the 51st Annual GRAMMY® Awards were
announced tonight by The Recording Academy® and reflected one of the most diverse years ever with the Album
Of The Year category alone representing the rap, R&B, folk and rock genres.

Nods for Best Jazz Vocal Album go to:
Imagina: Songs Of Brasil — Karrin Allyson
Breakfast On The Morning Tram — Stacey Kent
If Less Is More…Nothing Is Everything — Kate McGarry
Loverly — Cassandra Wilson
Distances — Norma Winstone (Glauco Venier & Klaus Gesing)

Good Luck Kate!

The Hobbit is Coming in March!!!

2008-12-04T07:08:00.000-08:00

See times for Auditions below.

High Drama: Against all Oz on Bus Radio

2008-12-03T05:51:00.000-08:00

Cast of "High Drama"....Exclusive!!
Lucia got a chance to hang out with some of the cast from the show "High Drama," a reality show about a high school that puts on awesome school plays! Check it out as the cast answers Lucia's toughest questions....and don't forget to look for the show on thewb.com!!

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Students are driven to interact with the BusRadio show on air and online at BusRadio.com through exciting contests, lively DJ banter, PSAs and age-appropriate top 40 songs. With BusRadio, students are guaranteed to be entertained, even when they're not on the bus.