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H. M. S. Pinafore
"The Lass That Loved A Sailor"
Libretto by: W. S. Gilbert
Music by: Arthur Sullivan
Production Dates and Venue
First Production: May 11, 12, 13, and 14, 1978 at White Pines Theatre
Second Production: October 11, 12, 13, and 14, 1995 at Sault Community Theatre Centre
Cast
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1978
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1995
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| Tom Tucker - Midshipmite | Philip Reed | |
| Bill Bobstay - Boatswain's mate | Ernest A. Peeling | Christopher J. Whitlock |
| Bob Becket - Carpenter's mate | Glyn Lloyd | Art Fink |
| Mrs. Cripps (Little Buttercup) - a Portsmouth bumboat woman | Judi Morgan | Sonya Ostrowski-Masoti |
| Dick Deadeye - Able seaman | Terry McPhee | Shane Halpin |
| Ralph (Rafe) Rackstraw - Able seaman | Tim Murphy | Terry Mancini |
| Captain Corcoran - Commanding H. M. S. Pinafore | Dave McDougall | David Walsh |
| Josephine - his daughter | Karen McLean | Joni Henson |
| The Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K. C. B. - First Lord of the Admiralty | Hans Geenan | Tom Hendrie |
| Hebe - Sir Joseph's first cousin | Hilda Richardson | Carrie Apostle |
| Officer | David Walsh | |
| Officer | Ted Hallin |
Chorus
1978 Production:
Midshipmen and Crew:
Rudy Becker, Michael Eldred, Alan S. Hughes, Doug Johnston, Charles McCracken, Algis Motiejunas, Stephen Rutti, Randy Smith, Greg Stephens, Randy Syrette
First Lord's Sisters, Cousins, and Aunts:
Terry Burns, Clare Carbone, Helen-Mary Carter, Mara DiPasquale, Rosemary Gabriel, Jill Grant, Lorraine Keating, Nuallagh Kennedy, Wendy McKay, Meta Motiejunas, Kelly Pavelich, Karen Pomber, Mary Roberts, Lois Sonntag, Carol Trainer, Jane Wiskin
1995 Production:
Understudies:
David Cook (Sir Joseph), Christine Smith (Josephine), David Leslie Dellaire (Rafe), Ann Scott (Little Buttercup), William Johnston (Dick Deadeye & Carpenter)
Sailors of H. M. S. Pinafore and Sir Joseph's Sisters, Cousins, and Aunts:
Julie-Anne Bedard-Frech, Jason Beharriell, Nikki Bumbacco, Laura Cantin, Lisa Cantin, Maureen Charron, Emili Chytil, Kara Colynuck, David Cook, Pat Cook, David Leslie Dellaire, Heather Donnelly, Craig Dumas, Julie Emmerson, Becca Guzzo, Tena Henson, Sarah Hogan, Michael Irvine, William Johnston, Natalie King, Merrill Lewis, Courtney Lyons, Shannon Maguire, Gino Masoti, Sarah McDowell, Bethany Miller, Nancy Parsons, Barbara Rajnovich, Brent Running, Gerald Ryder, Ann Scott, Christine Smith, Michel St. Jules, Sarah Stewart, Gwyneth Tossel, Christina Trowbridge, Rachel Tyrrel, Heather Watson, Heather Young, Hillary Young
Honour Guard of Sir Joseph Porter, K. C. B.:
Members of Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Royal Sovereign, SLt. Robert Pihlaja, Executive Officer
Orchestra
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1978
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1995
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| Conductor | Albert Furtney | Arno Ambel |
| Concertmaster | Mary Shrubsole Walton | Kim Bell |
| Manager | Walter Kimball | Carmen Eisenbichler |
| Violins | Mary Shrubsole Walton, Carol O'Neill, Gizella Keppel-Jones, Cathryn Pringle | Kim Bell, Gwenyth Morrow, Judy Murase, Carol O'Neill |
| Viola | Carolyn Hart | Carmen Eisenbichler |
| Cello | Michael Keppel-Jones | Bernadette Merritt |
| Bass Viol | Hugh Stephen | Leon Bennett |
| Flutes | Mary Norman, Kathy Myles | Rob Galbraith, Valerie Bradford |
| Oboe | Paula Culina | Michael Murase |
| Clarinets | Cathy Bouchard | Val Suriano, Kevin Lamour |
| Bassoon | Margaret Hooper | |
| French Horns | Walter Kimball, Susan Jarvis | Rolf Hunziker, Florian Hooper |
| Trumpets | Vince Gassi, Paul Morra | |
| Cornets | Larry Farnquist, Bob Lamour | |
| Trombone | Randy Hemingway | Jeff Bussineau |
| Keyboard/Synthesizer | Lorraine Smith | |
| Percussion | Don Norman | Mark Gough |
Production Staff
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1978
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1995
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| Producer | Larry Whalen | Robert Laporte |
| Director | Robert Galbraith | Norene Morrow (Stage and Vocals) |
| Assistant to Stage Director | Terry Burns | |
| Music Director | Albert Furtney | Arno Ambel |
| Assistant to Music Director | Lorraine Smith | |
| Rehearsal Pianists | Gail Willett, Greg Stephens, Jane Anstice, Lois Sonntag, Bob Tasse, Rosemary Peeling | Lorraine Smith |
| Choreographer | Robert Galbraith | Carrie Apostle |
| Set Design | Robert Galbraith | Ken Godmere |
| Costume Design and Wardrobe Mistress | Penny Hanson and Vilma Ambel | Lisa Kozak |
| Stage Manager | Barbara Shewfelt | Penny Martin |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Daniella D'Orazio, Stephen Grady | |
| Properties | Karen Landers | Bonnie Guzzo (also set artist) |
| Lighting | Brendan Burlein, Geoff Clement, Raji Retnakaran | Chris Hinkewich (light board operator), James Kucher (spotlight operator) |
| Technical Crew Chief | Rob Singleton | |
| Assistant to Technical Crew Chief | Angie Rawlings | |
| Sound Technician | Troy Delyzer | |
| Fly Technician | Sam Eusepi | |
| Make-Up | Lois Peterson | Members of the Cast, instructed by Norene Morrow |
| Hairstyling | Marga Pelka (Marianne's Beauty Salon | Members of the Cast, instructed by Norene Morrow |
| Box Office | Noreen Myers | Sault Community Theatre Centre |
| House Manager | Barbara Arnill | Loraine Eagleson |
| Set Construction | Oliver Richardson, Chris Shannon, Paul Willert | Robert Laporte |
| Carpenter | Gary Clermont | |
| Publicity | Larry Whalen | Arno Ambel, Allan Reed, Lou Turco |
| Programme Layout |
Arno Ambel
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| Assisted by | Janis Ambel | |
| Programme Advertising | Arno Ambel | Arno Ambel, Pat Cook |
| Photographer | Bev Luciani-Dupuis | |
| Video | Gary Huckerby (Patchwork Productions) | |
| Hospitality | (Rehearsals) - Karen Pomber, (Show) - Molly Feltham, Esme Johnson, Alvine Kaldma, Olive Kimball, Ebba Poldmaa, Mickey Renirie | Carol Gartshore |
| Gala Reception | Allan Reed and Assistants | |
| Cast Party | Ann Scott | |
Production Assistants
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1978
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1995
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| Properties | Susan Barron, Leanne Coulter | Penny Martin, Bob Davies, April King, Brent Labine, Debbie Labine, Becca Guzzo, Jason Beharriell |
| Costumes | Ann Burch, Frieda Daniels, Judy Falkins, Jennifer Furtney, Esme Johnson, Wendy McKay, Meta Motiejunas, Zita Motiejunas, Lois Peterson, Mary Roberts, Lois Sonntag, Brenda Whitfield, Jane Wiskin | Joan Cameron, Marion Chartrand, Mary Jane Crouch, Bonnie Guzzo, Kelly Halpin, Marcia Kozak |
| Set Construction | Rudy Becker, Philip Burfoot, Gregory Hamilton, Stephen Hamilton, Herbert Johnson, Brenda Landers, Karen Landers, Vicki Landers, Charles McCracken, Bruce Richardson, Glen Selin, Randy Smith, Verdun Venn, Mike Wilson | All Non-Prima-Donnas |
| Make-Up | Anne Biggs, Patti Desloges, Christel Kretschmer, Jo-Ann Morgan, Marg Roberts, LeeAnn Trbovitch | Members of the Cast |
| Box Office | Susan Barron, Anne Biggs, Helen-Mary Carter, Patti Desloges, Doug Johnston, Cerys McLellan, Charles McCracken, Algis Motiejunas, Meta Motiejunas, Hilda Richardson, Marg Roberts, Randy Smith, Carol Trainor, Laura Walsh, Dan Weeks | Sault Community Theatre Centre |
| Publicity |
Arno Ambel, Erika Dello, Rosemary Gabriel, Hans Geenan, Ted Hallin, Christel Kretschmer, Dave McDougall, Kathy McLean, Terry McPhee, Judi Morgan, Noreen Myers, Kathy Myles, Dorothy-Ann Nelson, Ernest A. Peeling, Lois Peterson, Hilda Richardson, Stephen Rutti, Randy Smith, Randy Syrette, Jane Wiskin |
Members of the Cast |
| Front of House | Sandra Arnill, Grace DeAmorin, Judy Falkins, Barbara Johnston, Susan Kovacs, Jane Patrick, Marg Roberts, Kathy Rose, Jane Wiskin | Sault Community Theatre Centre |
| Programme Advertising | Members of the Cast and Crew | Carrie Apostle, Teresa Caughill, Lisa Kozak, Nancy Parsons, Ann Scott |
The Services of Mr. Galbraith in the 1978 production were made available through the Theatre Ontario Community Theatre Training Program, funded by the Ontario Arts Council