Sleeping Beauty
About the Play
Lots of laughs, fabulous costumes, singing and dancing and outrageous characters. Plenty of opportunities for audience participation and fun for the whole family. Sleeping Beauty, our Christmas production written by North Vancouver’s own John McGie, proceeds will go to charity.
Sleeping Beauty is produced by special arrangement with the Author
Proceeds to North Shore Community Foundation in support of children’s and youth programs.
DIRECTOR’S NOTES
When I last directed at Hendry Hall it was a zany tale called Lettice and Lovage. Now I am back with something even more outrageous – Sleeping Beauty written by John McGie. All I can say is I hope you can understand what is happening at the castle; if so, perhaps you could spare a minute and explain it to me. There is no logical explanation to the story, but don’t worry we have a Storyteller to keep you in the loop. You will discover it just happens and with the help of a truly understanding cast, I am sure you will Boo and Moo in all the right places, and even sing along when encouraged to do so by our Storyteller.
– Mike Jarvis
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Welcome to the long-awaited world premiere performance of Sleeping Beauty, as adapted and interpreted by John McGie. I hope you have as much fun watching this, as we all had making the magic that is live theatre. For many children, these shows create fond memories that bring them back as adults to continue the cycle of camaraderie and community spirit. My thanks to everyone involved on stage and backstage. Most of the profits from this show will be donated to a children’s’ charity on the North Shore. Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us today. We hope to see you again soon! – Glynnis Brassil
Character | Played by |
The Cow (front) | Jacquie McCarnan |
The Cow (rear) | Alex Ross |
Storyteller | Jeff Feldman |
Nanny Piddlepot | Richard Hersley |
Fairy Tinkle | Maddy Kelly |
King and Queen | Shaye O’Donnell |
King Dum | Shaye O’Donnell |
Cariboose/Ogre | Marysol Folkesson |
Ratfink | Judi Price |
Princess Precious/Thor Strongman | Keira Schulz |
Multiple Roles played by | Jacquie McCarnan, and Alex Ross |
Prince Frogger | Natasha Guerra |
Sir Cumference | Anthony Dodd |
Eric, the Troll | Shaye O’Donnell |
Fairies/Villagers/Evil Nasties | Trinity Stanger, Cooper Theobald, Emma Thornton, and Shaye O’Donnell |
Special Guest | Bob Bradley |
Fairy Queen | Fran Heaney, and Margaret Lee |
Stand in for King and Queen, King Dum, and Eric, the Troll | Trinity Stanger |
Director | Mike Jarvis |
Guy Lurking Everywhere | John McGie |
Author | John McGie |
Co-Production Managers | Margaret Lee, and Sue Worrow |
Stage Manager | Elaina Austin |
Assistant Stage Manager | Alex Ross |
Musical Director | Carl Craig |
Choreographers | Meghan Wearne, and Keira Schulz |
Vocal Coach | Leigh Richards |
Set Designer | Glynnis Brassil |
Set Decoration | Glynnis Brassil, Robin Hilliard, Kim Reynolds |
Scenic Signage/Painting | Linda Sharp |
Set Designer | Glynnis Brassil |
Set Construction | Barry Walker, and John McGie |
Special Set Furniture | Brian Worrow |
Properties | Kim Reynolds, Juanita Clark, and Helen Dobric |
Special Properties | Nancy Richer |
Lighting Designer | John McGie |
Lighting Programmer | Simon Drake |
Lighting Consultant | Michael “40w bulb” Methot |
Sound Designers | John McGie |
Sound Coordinator | Anne Marsh |
Lighting and Sound Operator | Tommy Challoner |
Costume Head | Karin Bews |
Costume Coordinator | Margaret Lee |
Costumes | Mitchell Mackay, and Therese Smortchevsky |
Puppet Creation | Kazusa Ho |
Hair/Make Up | Meghan Wearne |
Graphic Artist | Linda Sharp |
Publicity and Program | Anne Marsh |
Front-of-House Coordinator | Alison Precious |
Box Office | Glynnis Brassil, Fran Heaney, Mitchell Mackay, and Peter Zednik |
Lobby Decoration | Sandy Branning, and Margaret Lee |
Lobby Signage | Linda Sharp |
Photographer | Gary Schwartz |
Videographer | Chris Wolfe |
Original Performance Dates | November 30 – December 16, 2012 |
Venue | The Theatre at Hendry Hall, North Vancouver, BC |
Production Length | 1 hour and 40 minutes |
Production Style | Panto |
Special Thanks To | Bradley Barton, Neil Brewer, Park Royal Shopping Centre North Shore News, Rona Paints (Park & Tilford), SMP Dramatic Society |