Fall 2009 "Carousel"
(Show Photos)Carnival barker Billy Bigelow, who much against his will falls in love with Maine factory girl Julie Jordan . Billy proves an improvident and unreliable husband, but Julie stands by him. Upon discovering that Julie is pregnant, the unemployed Billy sees an opportunity for some quick money by joining his unsavory pal Jigger . The scheme goes awry, and Billy dies. Standing before the Pearly Gates, Billy is given a chance to redeem himself by the kindly Starkeeper . He is allowed to return to Earth to try to brighten the life of his unhappy 15-year-old daughter Louise.
Billy Bigelow....................Robert Grady
Julie Jordan.....................Claire Lukaczyn
Carrie Pipperidge..............Maureen Bates
Enoch Snow.....................David Daly
Nettie Fowler...................Anne Thornton
Jigger Craigin..................Reed Dickinson
Mrs. Mullin......................Julie P. Ryan
Louise............................Rebecca Dickinson
Heavenly Friend...............Joel Leonard
David Bascombe...............Chuck Vermette
Policeman.......................Patrick Phillips
Starkeeper.......................Paul McCuen
Dr. Sheldon......................Frank Tripi
Enoch Snow, Jr.................Zachary Prescott
Arminy............................Ellen Spadorcia
Barker.............................Bill Stiles
Ensemble
Rick Beebe, Cheryl Brennan, Samantha Brennan, Patty Bowes-Phillips, Erin Dinneen, Nicole DiRuzza, Jennifer Kuzmeskas, Kelly Marshall, Karen Martino, Deirdre Merritt, Maureen Palmer, Logan Pratt, Pauline Rockwell, Amy Rogers
The Snow Children
Cassie Jordan, Mary Kate Leonard, Madison Pratt, Matt Prescott, Emma Ryan, Jack Thornton
Spring 2009: "Stepping Out"
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Set in North London , the story follows the lives of the members of an amateur tap class. Each attending for their own reasons, Harris’ play is a wonderfully endearing tale of how determination, friendship and camaraderie can shape even the most bashful into proud performers.
Mavis, a professional dancer who didn’t quite make it past the chorus line, now runs her own class in the local village hall for anyone in the area. A mixed, and otherwise incompatible, group of seven women and one man meet weekly for their tap-dancing class in a dingy North London church hall. Each struggling to conquer either their inhibitions or dance technique, or both!
Then the day comes when Mavis breaks the news to the group that they have been invited to perform in front of an audience for a big charity concert.
Mavis...........................Moira Flaherty
Lynne...........................Mandy Flaherty
Dorothy.........................Pam Curren
Maxine..........................Pauline Rockwell
Andy.............................Jeanne Denizard
Geoffrey.......................Gregg Creeden
Sylvia............................Natalie Bayersdorfer
Rose.............................Ellen Spadorcia
Vera..............................Dee Aymar
Mr. Fraser.....................Joel Leonard
Our wonderful show was directed by Pat Sherman, Choreographed by Pauline Rockwell, and Musical Arrangements by Ron Pomykala.
"Wizard of Oz"
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Dorothy of Kansas is swept away by a twister to a far off fantasy land of OZ. An endearing musical of bravery, love and friendship that will forever be a classic in the hearts of many. Directed by Tom Davis, choreography by Janet Fortier, and music direction by Sandee Foley
- Scott Mazerall as the Scarecrow
- Savanna Norris as Dorothy
- Scott Saposnik as the Tinman
- Stephen Walsh as the Cowardly Lion
- Bob Kniffen as Uncle Henry/Guard
- Joel Leonard as The Wizard
- Moira Congdon as the Wicked Witch
- Justin Grankewicz as the Winkie General
- Brenda McColgan as Auntie Em/Glinda
Optimistic Voices
- Alexandra Faherty, Denise Feeney, Haley Johnson, Katie Kaiser, Kelly Marshall, Deirdre Merritt, Kathleen Nolan, Patty Bowes Phillips, Patrick Phillips, Julie Ryan, Ellen Spadorcia, Abra White, George White, Marian Woodward, Allison Abate
Munchkins
- Kiley Agmar, Olivia Benger, Sabrina Clarke, Joshua Comeau, Hannah Congdon, Maggie Donius, MaryKate Leonard, Miranda McColgan, Monica McColgan, Claire Maisto, Zachary Prescott, Sammy Rowell, Hannah Walsh, Olivia Walsh, Ila White, Madeline White, Lulu Wiley
Spring 2008: "Nunsense"
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A hilarious romp through the misfortunes of the Order of the Little Sisters of Hoboken. Sister Julia of Child accidentally poisons most of the sisterhood one day. To pay for all of the funeral expenses for the recently deceased, the remaining sisters must put on a talent show to raise the money. Going to church has never been more entertaining!
Fall 2007: "Cinderella"
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A romantic fantasy musical, conjoured up by our director Lisa Pratt. The beautiful, young Cinderella dreams of going to the ball and meeting her Prince, only to be quashed by her overbearing Stepmother and ugly Stepsisters. That is until her fairy Godmother arrives....
October 2006: "The Sound of Music"
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The Classic Musical set on stage, brilliantly directed by Bill Boyer. A young nanny from the local Convent befriends a Captain's children, falls in love, and awakens the Captain to a beautiful life that he had all but forgotten.
April 2006: "Plaza Suite"
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Another great show masterfully directed by Victoria Kirichok and produced by Tophy Woodward. Three rooms in the Plaza Suite Hotel, three uniquely hilarious situations from the mind of Neil Simon. Follow these (un)lucky people as they wade through their compromising situations.
Jean McCormack...........................Amanda Selig
Waitress...........................................Julie Collinge
Bellhop............................................Justin Selig
Karen Nash.....................................Patty Bowes-Phillips
Sam Nash........................................David Phillips
Waitress...........................................Julie Collinge
Jesse Kiplinger...............................Doug MacAskill
Muriel Tate.......................................Morgan Gavaletz
Roy Hubley......................................Ron Pomykala
Mimsey Hubley................................Denise Feeney
Norma Hubley..................................July Ryan
Borden Eisle.....................................Justin Selig
October 2005: "Once Upon A Mattress"
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This Past Fall's production of "Once Upon a Mattress" was extremely well received. All of the actors had just as much fun performing in the show as the audience had watching it. The show was directed by Bill Boyer, Choreographed by Liz Tronni, Musical Direction by Mark Bono and Produced by Tophy Woodward.
Prince Dauntless is seeking a princess to be his wife. His mother, the overbearing and manipulative Queen Aggravain devises tests for each princess specifically designed to ensure that she does not pass. That is until Princess Winnifred shows up. Meanwhile Lady Larkin surprises Sir Harry with news that he will become a father, though they cannot marry until Prince Dauntless is wed. The show is a whimsical musical interpretation of the classic fairytale, The Princess and the Pea.
Queen Aggravain...........................................Kathy Campbell
King Sextimus.................................................Joel Leonard
Prince Dauntless............................................Daniel Kirichok
Princess Winnifred.........................................Michelle Margulies
The Minstrel.....................................................Rick Munroe
The Jester........................................................Brent Hildreth
The Wizard......................................................Bob Kniffen
Lady Larkin.....................................................Cara Lee Haman
Sir Harry...........................................................Brian Chamberlain
Supporting Roles and Chorus
Samantha Bumber, Madison Rockwell, Pauline Rockwell, Stan Campbell,
Gabrielle Egan, Julie Ryan, Debby Higgins, Justin Selig, Pan Curren, Ellen Spadorcia, Denise Feeney, Marian Woodward, Tophy Woodward, Deirdre Merritt, Allison Nagle, Joshua Wood, Patty Phillips, Kyle Sage
July 2005: "Death By Chocolate"
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HCMT completed its highly successful Summer Acting Workshop production of "Death By Chocolate", Directed by Vickie Kirichok, Produced by Tophy Woodward and Coordinated by Bill Boyer.
On the eve of the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Meadowbrook Health Resort, celebrity chef Edith Chiles dies uttering a cryptic message. Cynical resort manager John Stone teams up with amateur sleuth, Ellen Parlor in a race to stop the killer before he (or She!) strikes again. Meanwhile, the intrepid duo must keep nosy reporter Margaret Daniels from finding out the ugly truth about Edith Chiles. Every member of the Meadowbrook staff is a suspect. "Death by Chocolate" combines the elements of a classic murder mystery with a scathing satire of today's health-crazed world.
Lady Riverdale ...............................................Pauline Rockwell
Dyslexia...........................................................Kelly Marshall
John Stone......................................................Mark Chason
Ralph Deadwood...........................................Richard Chason
Margaret Daniels............................................Samantha Blumberg
Alfred Mellox...................................................Ron Pomykala
Edith Chiles.....................................................Laura Dunkum
"Sweet Pea" Meadowbrooks........................Patty Bowes-Phillips
Dick Simmering..............................................Joel Leonard
Anne..................................................................Denise Feeney
Ellen Parlor......................................................Julie Collinge
April 2005: "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown"
(Show Photos)Directed by Lisa Pratt, Musical Direction by Mark Bono, Choreography by Jo-Jo Fichtner and produced by Tophy Woodward
Our Spring Production of "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" entertained both Adult and Child alike with its whimsical musical tribute to Charles M. Schulz's famous cartoon. Charlie Brown bumbles around trying desperately to fit in, while Sally bullies everyone in sight, and Snoopy continues his quest to defeat the Red Baron.
Lucy...............................................Lisa Gates
Patty...............................................Cara Lee Haman
Schroeder ....................................Chris Hetherington
Linus..............................................Brent Hildreth
Charlie Brown..............................Bill White
Snoopy..........................................Stephen Lee