The Emperor’s New Threads
About the Play
Our next production will be of an entirely different genre! Lots of laughs, fabulous costumes, singing and dancing and timeless characters. Plenty of opportunities for audience participation and fun for the whole family. Be sure to book early for The Emperor’s New Threads, our Christmas production, adapted by North Vancouver’s own Jennifer Morabito and directed by Gary Logan. As usual, proceeds will go to charity. This year’s recipient will be Zajac Ranch for Children “Out here we raise spirits.”
The Emperor’s New Threads is produced by special arrangement with the Author
DIRECTOR’S NOTES
As you sit and wait patiently for this year’s Hendry Hall pantomime The Emperors New Threads to begin, I would like to share my thoughts – ‘Tis the Season of Giving and being Grateful: Giving of one’s love and friendship; Grateful for what we have and to truly be ourselves, no matter what Threads we are wearing. And following in the being grateful mode I would like to thank my Producer, Rosemary Hundal, who has been a godsend in ensuring that all the major and minor details have been taken care of so I could focus on the creative process of directing Jennifer Morabito’s fun script and leading this amazing young cast, and to my Choreographer / Musical Director, Leigh Richards, who stepped up, because she couldn’t resist the music, and has truly enabled this show to live up to the high standards expected by Hendry Hall loyal patrons. Happy Holidays!!! Have a Merry Christmas! – Gary Logan
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Welcome to North Vancouver Community Players annual Pantomime. We love to not only entertain patrons of all ages but to also support children’s endeavours on the North Shore. Christmas is our time for giving back to the community in many ways. This year the Charity we have chosen to receive the net proceeds is Zajac Ranch for Children! Zajac Ranch provides camps for children with chronic, life-threatening and/or debilitating conditions. Please remember to drop off your non-perishable food items in our Food Bank box. If you would like to join into the fun on and off stage, please check out our website North Van Community Players under the section Volunteer. We would love to have you aboard! – Fran Heaney
Character | Played by |
Pins | Eleanor Green |
Needles | Kate Turner |
Bugsy Malloy | Marina Deltcheva / Cheryl Hebb |
Ms. Institches “The Dame” | Brandon Pringle |
Emperor Albert the II | Claire Paterson |
Empress Georgianna | Julia Halabourda |
Guard 1 | Clayton Hunter |
Guard 2 | Ryan Hunter |
Lady in Waiting 1 | Jessica Horsnell |
Lady in Waiting 2 | Madison McConnachie |
Lady in Waiting 4 | Lizzie Hicks |
Lady in Waiting 4 | Ayesha Fraser |
Puppet 1/Malcolm | Carson Caffary |
Puppet 2/Malcolm | Lucas Gregory |
Puppet 3 | Ayesha Fraser |
Puppet 4 | Emma Gregory |
Puppet 4 | Kerensa Cooper |
Special Guest | Byron Giraud |
Director | Gary Logan |
Author | Jennifer Morabito |
Production Manager | Rosemary Hundal |
Stage Manager | Meghan McNeight |
Stage Manager Mentor | Kathleen Denkewalter |
Set Designer | Gary Logan |
Set Construction | Marty Smith David Read, Joe Van Belois, and Andy Jones-Cox |
Set Decorators | Glynnis Brassil, Robin Hilliard, Kosmo Ng, Rayna Li, and Amy Wang |
Properties | Ray Boucher, and Solanges Santerre |
Lighting Designer | Simon Drake |
Sound Designer | Peter Zednik |
Choreographer and Musical Director | Leigh Richards |
Lighting and Sound Operator | Bill Howorth |
Costumes | Beatrijs Brett, Sharon Alexander, Shelley Smith, Mitchell Mackay, and Elisabeth Blak |
Hair and Make-Up | Rob Walters |
Dance Captain | Jessica Horsnell |
Graphic Artist | Linda Sharp |
Publicity and Program | Anne Marsh |
Front-of-House Coordinator | Alison Precious |
Lobby Decoration | Sandy Branning, and Sue Worrow |
Box Office | Glynnis Brassil |
Photographer | Damon Calderwood |
Videographer | Paul Paterson |
Original Performance Dates | December 2 to 18, 2016 |
Venue | The Theatre at Hendry Hall, North Vancouver, BC |
Production Length | 1 hour and 40 minutes |
Production Style | Panto |
Special Thanks To | North Shore News, Robert Grover, Glen Miller, First Impressions Theatre, Van City Electric, Rona Paints, Helen Dobric, Stephanie Gregory, Clive Sanders, Nancy Read, Sandy Branning, Barb Brolly, Margaret Lee, Sue Worrow, Kathryn Green |