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The Pirates of Penzance
Libretto by: W. S. Gilbert
Music by: Arthur Sullivan
Production Dates and Venue
First Production: May 26, 27, 28, and 29, 1982 at White Pines Theatre
Second Production: October 11, 12, 13, and 14, 1994 at Sault Community Theatre Centre
Cast
| 1982 | 1994 | |
| Major-General Stanley | Terry McPhee | Tom Hendrie |
| The Pirate King | John R. King | Dave Walsh |
| Samuel, Pirate Lieutenant | Larry Jannison | Shane Halpin |
| Frederick, Apprentice Pirate | John Keane | Don Currie |
| Sergeant of Police | Rob McDowell | Art Fink |
| WARDS OF THE MAJOR-GENERAL | ||
| Mabel | Carolyn Hart | Joni Henson |
| Edith | Debbie Keating | Christine Smith |
| Kate | Louise Griffith | Rachelle Massicotte |
| Isabel | Désirée Ostrowski | Barb Rajnovich |
| Ruth, Frederick's Nurse and "Piratical Maid-of-all-Work" | Sonya Ostrowski | Norene Morrow |
Chorus
1982 Production:
Male Chorus:
Tenor I: Jacques Chouinard, Ken Belanger, Gary Vipond, Randy Smith
Tenor II: Richard F, Richard Jenkins, Geir Moe, Henry Peeling, Ernest Peeling
Baritone I: Herb Johnson, Mark Trasle, Michael Harpe, Rutger Becker, Doug Booth
Baritone II: Roy Sutton, Jo Ramakers, Keith Waldie, Glen Wells, Adrian Gabrylewicz, Stefan Snelenko
Female Chorus:
Soprano I: Barb Johnston, Janice Kent, Melissa Ostrowski, Christa Cameron
Soprano II: Maria Burgeo, Wanda Brzezinski, Diane Cooper, Karen Hebert, Penelope Johnson, Mae Klymciw, Terry Zika
Policemen in Act II:
Herb Johnson, Mark Trasle, Michael Harpe, Doug Booth, Roy Sutton, Jo Ramakers, Keith Waldie, Stefan Snelenko
Stand-ins for Rehearsals:
Ken Belanger (Frederick), Vilma Ambel(Mabel)
1994 Production:
Wards of the Major-General:
Carrie Apostle, Tara Becker, Erin Budge, Lisa Cantin, Sara d'Amato, Jennifer Dowding, Julie Emmerson, Leah Frost, Michelle Kuisma, Shannon Maguire, Glory Richard, Mary Jane Ripley, Ann Scott, Lynn Smith, Andra Towell
Pirates:
Rudy Becker, Jason Beharriell, Josh Boychuk, Kevin Collar, David Cook, Ido Donato, Art Fink, Peter Laduceur, Andrew MacDonald, Steve Mackey, Gino Masotti, Rob Roy, Brent Running, Devon Shearsby, Chris Socchia
Policemen in Act II:
Rudy Becker, Josh Boychuk, David Cook, Ido Donato, Peter Laduceur, Andrew MacDonald, Gino Masotti, Rob Roy, Brent Running
Chauffeur of the Police Car:
Michael Muscat
Orchestra
| 1982 | 1994 | |
| Conductor |
Arno Ambel
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| Concertmaster | Witold Swoboda | |
| Manager | Carmen Eisenbichler | |
| Honourary Concertmaster |
The Late Mary Shrubsole Walton
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| Violin I | Witold Swoboda, Carol O'Neill, Pamela Knoechlein | Dr. Kim Bell, Carol O'Neill |
| Violin II | Gizella Keppel-Jones, Alida DeLorenzi, Peter Whitby | Judy Murase |
| Viola | Karl Schier, David Wadley | Carmen Eisenbichler |
| Cello | Pawel Szymczyk-Marjanovic, Michael Keppel-Jones | Bernadette Merritt |
| Bass Viol | Hugh Stephen, Jeremy Webster | Leon Bennett |
| Flute I |
Robert Galbraith
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| Flute II | Sandi Avery | Louise Griffith |
| Oboe | Jennifer McFarling | Mike Murase |
| Clarinet I | John Wilkinson | Gertrude Wilkinson |
| Clarinet II | Gertrude Regier | Kevin Lamour |
| Bassoon | Cheryl Walker | Margaret Hooper |
| French Horn I | Paul Harvey | Rolf Hunziker |
| French Horn II | Ron Koch | |
| Trumpet I | George Townsend | |
| Trumpet II | Terry Evans | |
| Cornet I | Larry Farnquist | |
| Cornet II | Bob Lamour | |
| Trombone I | Robert Mackereth | Thom Brauer |
| Trombone II | Al Rickie | Jeff Boissineau |
| Organ/Keyboard/Synthesizer |
Lorraine Smith
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| Percussion | George Nenonen | Mark Gough, Sarah Boniferro |
Production Staff
| 1982 | 1994 | |
| Producers | Richard F. Jenkins, Catherine Bedell | Joan Foster, Robert Laporte |
| Director | Stephen Rutti | Ruth Harcourt |
| Director Trainees | Patsy McLean, Matt Paradis | |
| Play Polisher | Virginia Reh | |
| Music Director |
Arno Ambel
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| Assistant Music Directors | Norene Morrow (vocals), Lorraine Smith | |
| Rehearsal Pianist |
Lorraine Smith
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| Dance Captain | Carrie Apostle | |
| Fight Scene Consultant | Dal Travnick | |
| Stage Manager | Dirk Becker | Penny Martin |
| Assistant Stage Managers | Alexis Bedell, Mark Molinaro | Daniella D'Orazio, Stephanie Fiddler, Stephen Grady, Lauren Mullin, Amanda Zuke |
| Costume Design |
Vilma Ambel
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| Costume Co-ordinator | Kate McNally | |
| Costume Assistants | Jean Cameron, Ausma Donovan, Lynda Potvin, Tomira Sierzputowski | |
| Wardrobe Mistress | Vilma Ambel | Dorrie Bailey |
| Assisted by: | Arlene Bovington, Stephanie Fiddler | |
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Set Design/Concepts |
Inara Penikis | Ruth Harcourt, Robert Laporte, Tracy Taylor |
| Set Construction | Paul Willert | Robert Laporte |
| Assistants | Robert Aloisio, Bruce Bedell, Jim Kahut, Ron Luxton, Chris Shannon, Denis Wood | All Non Prima-Donnas |
| Set Painting | Inara Penikis and crew | All Non Prima-Donnas |
| Technical Director | Paul Sawchyn | |
| Lighting Design | Peter Long | Paul Sawchyn, Adam Eusepi |
| Light Board Operator | Adam (Joe) Eusepi | |
| Sound | George Nenonen, Chris Horsepool | |
| Properties | Catherine Bedell, Noreen Myers, Susan Barron, Sarah Lalouette | Irene Boychuk |
| Make-Up | Alexis Bedell | |
| Hairstyling | Christel Jaeger, Kathleen Griffith, Henrietta McLurg | |
| Make-Up and Hairstyling | Solange Amarel, Regina Fernandes, Paula Godfrey, Raija Heikkila, Lee Ann McMillan, Carrie Stevenson | |
| House Manager | Vilma Ambel | Loraine Eagleson |
| Hospitality | Carol Gartshore, Ann Shearsby | |
| Programme Advertising and Layout |
Arno Ambel
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| Assisted By | Members of the Cast | Carrie Apostle, Pat Cook, Don Currie, Shane Halpin, Tom Hendrie, Shannon Maguire, Penny Martin, Norene Morrow, Barbara Rajnovich, Ann Scott |
| Media Promotion | Arno Ambel, Joan Foster, Lou and Sandra Turco | |
| Box Office | Noreen Myers | Box Office Staff at the Sault Community Theatre Centre |
| Photographers | Gary Huckerby, Stan Stratichuk | |
Ms. Reh's contribution in the 1982 production was possible through a Theatre Ontario grant. Mr. Keane's services in the 1982 production were made available courtesy of the Canadian Actor's Equity Association. Mr. Keane's accomodations courtesy of the Empire Motor Hotel.
The 1982 production was sponsored by a grant from the Ontario Arts Council Music Department, the Community Theatre Training Programme of Theatre Ontario (funded by O.A.C.) and the Ontario Programme of the Ministry of Culture and Citizenship of the Province of Ontario.
The services of Ms. Harcourt in the 1994 production were negotiated through the courtesy of Canadian Actor's Equity Association and were made possible through Theatre Ontario's Community Theatre Training Program, funded by the Ontario Arts Council and the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Recreation.