Music and lyrics by stephen sondheimbook by james lapine

originally directed on broadway by james lapine orchestrations by jonathan tunick

this amateur production is presented by arrangement with josef weinberger ltd on behalf of music theatre international of new york

Original broadway production by heidi landesman rocco landesman rick steiner

m. anthony fisher frederic h. mayerson jujamcy theaters

originally producted by the old globe theater, san diego, ca.

Welcome to the Palace Theatre and this performance of “Into the Woods”. Little Theatre Company members fell in love with Stephen Sondheim during our 2009 production of “Sweeney Todd”. His shows offer a real challenge for all performers, but I’m sure you will agree that all our hard work has been worth it. It has certainly been an absolute pleasure bringing this show to the stage.

I must also take a moment to congratulate our fabulous team of set builders and designers, who have painstakingly put our wonderful set together from scratch.

The future continues to look bright for LTC, with the stellar line-up of shows we are set to bring you. This starts with “Legally Blonde”, back here in this theatre in April 2016: in May we will be taking “Abigail’s Party” upstairs in the Dixon Studio.

If this is your first LTC show, we hope you have a great time. For those who are regular supporters of what we do, I thank you, sincerely, for your continued support.

So, sit back and enjoy the show and thank you for daring to go Into the Woods!

Darren Harper – Chairman

into the woodsLITTLE THEATRE COMPANY

PROUDLY PRESENTS

the Baker

Wifethe Bakers'Jamie RedgateJamie first started performing on the stage when he was eleven and has been hooked ever since. This is his 11th show with LTC and he has been fortunate enough to have played various roles over the years, such as Scarecrow (The Wizard of Oz), Anthony (Sweeney Todd), Dennis (All Shook Up) and most recently – possibly his favourite role – Princeton (Avenue Q). Jamie has also enjoyed performing in the LTC chorus for shows such as ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, ‘South Pacific’ and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’.

He feels that The Baker has been his most challenging part to date, but he has enjoyed every minute of it – except for the late nights learning lines and crying himself to sleep!

When he's not on stage, you can find Jamie taking his daughter to play groups or writing novels.

Victoria joined LTC in 2012 and made her debut in the ensemble for ‘Dracula’. ‘Into the Woods’ marks her 8th show with the company, having most recently played two principal roles simultaneously: – Gretchen the German Air Stewardess in ‘Boeing Boeing’ and Betty Schaefer in ‘Sunset Boulevard’.

She started performing at the age of three with the Jacqui Cox Theatre Dance School and performed all over the country in some fantastic venues, including the London Palladium and Her Majesty’s Theatre.

She is currently serving as Business Manager on the LTC Committee. By day Victoria works as a Project Manager but loves getting back to her roots and being on the stage.

Sarah has been a member of LTC for just over a year and ‘Into the Woods’ marks her 3rd show with the company.

She started performing locally at the age of seven. At the age of eleven she joined the National Youth Music Theatre and stayed with them for the next ten years. As a member of the NYMT she was lucky enough to perform at such prestigious venues as The Royal Opera House and The Sylvia and Danny Kaye Theatre on Broadway during two tours to New York. She was also privileged enough to play at The Royal Albert Hall for Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 50th Birthday Celebrations.

Sarah is thrilled to be playing The Witch – her first principal role with LTC.

ACT ONE

SCENE I. MORNING. Three separate locations in a Woodland Glade – Cinderella’s Kitchen, the Baker’s House, Jack’s Cottage.

Prologue . . . . . Narrator, Cinderella, Jack, Baker, Baker’s Wife, Witch, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Little Red Ridinghood, Stepmother, Florinda, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucinda, Cinderella’s Father, Jack’s Mother

SCENE II. LATE AFTERNOON. The Woods.

Cinderella at the Grave . . . . . . . . . . . Cinderella, Cinderella’s Mother

Hello, Little Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wolf, Little Red Ridinghood

I Guess This Is Goodbye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack

Maybe They’re Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baker, Baker’s Wife

Rapunzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rapunzel

Baker’s Reprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baker

I Know Things Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Little Red Ridinghood

A Very Nice Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cinderella, Baker’s Wife

First Midnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company

SCENE III. AFTER THE FIRST MIDNIGHT. The Woods.

Giants In The Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack

Agony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince

A Very Nice Prince (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . Cinderella, Baker’s Wife

It Takes Two. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baker, Baker’s Wife

Second Midnight . . . . . . . . . . Witch, Cinderella, Cinderella’s Prince, . . . . . . . . Rapunzel’s Prince, Stepmother, Florinda, Lucinda, Granny

SCENE IV. AFTER THE SECOND MIDNIGHT. The Woods.

Stay With Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Witch, Rapunzel

On The Steps Of The Palace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cinderella

SCENE V. AFTER THE THIRD MIDNIGHT. The Woods. Act 1 Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company

ACT TWO

SCENE I. MORNING. Three separate locations in a Woodland Glade – the Castle where Cinderella now lives, the Baker’s House, Jack’s Cottage

Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company

Scene II. The Woods

Agony (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince

Witch’s Lament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Witch

Any Moment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cinderella’s Prince, Baker’s Wife

Moments In the Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baker’s Wife

Your Fault . . . . .Baker, Witch, Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood, Jack

Last Midnight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Witch

No More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baker, Mysterious Man

No One Is Alone . . . . . Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood, Baker, Jack

Act II Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company

A seamless fusion of fairy tale characters and what happens after “Happily Ever After”, Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award Winning ‘Into the Woods’ tells the tale of a baker and his wife left childless as the result of the curse of a once-beautiful witch.Three days before the rise of a blue moon, they venture into the forest to find the ingredients that will reverse the spell and restore the Witch’s beauty: a milk-white cow, hair as yellow as corn, a blood-red cape and a slipper of gold. During their journey they meet Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood, Rapunzel and Jack, each one on a quest to fulfil a wish. In the course of this fractured fable they will all discover that real life seldom plays out like a fairy tale.

CastThe Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie RedgateThe Baker’s Wife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victoria TewesThe Witch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah PetticanCinderella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louisa StrachanJack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tobias SmithLittle Red Ridinghood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca Perry-GambleNarrator/Mysterious Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julian CotteeCinderella’s Prince/The Wolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Simon BristoeRapunzel’s Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris LidgardRapunzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah AllwrightJack’s Mother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carla CaterCinderella’s Stepmother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lianne LartheLucinda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jess ByfordFlorinda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kate AndrewsSteward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olly GourleyCinderella’s Mother/Granny/Giantess . . . . . . . . . . . . Sally LightfootCinderella’s Father . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy GourleySnow White/Sleeping Beauty . . . . . Maizie Cossey, Lucy-Anne Hickey, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helen Archer

OrchestraConductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clare PenfoldViolin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elisa BergersenViola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hilary Cheek, Ranita KlimachCello. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evie Heyde, Roni RothwellDouble Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben SummersReed 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob DowningReed 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracey BridgemanReed 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy McFarlaneFrench Horn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stefan Mather, Chris McKayTrumpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phil DavisKeys 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachael Plunkett Keys 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Softly, Angelo TsocosPercussion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shaun Bajnoczky

Scenes and Musical Numbers

Once upon a time in a far-off kingdom

Jack Tobias SmithThis will be Tobias’s third show with LTC and he hopes to continue with many more in the future.

He has been performing in plays and musicals since he was eight years old and has had many brilliant opportunities to play principal roles such as Tony (West Side Story), Joseph (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Jacob (Samson) and, for LTC, Michael (The Witches of Eastwick) and Sammy (Sunset Boulevard).

Tobias has thoroughly enjoyed preparing for this show with his cast colleagues and is especially looking forward to playing the pivotal role of Jack.

‘Into the Woods’ is Rebecca’s 3rd show with LTC and marks her first time stepping out of the ensemble and into a featured role with the company. She has performed on and off for the past eight years, initially with her university theatre arts group. Since joining LTC two years ago, she has delighted in letting her feathers down in ‘HONK!’, strutting across the

stage as Sheldrake’s secretary in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ and enjoying the wonderful

social life that comes as part of being a member of such a friendly theatre group.

Earlier this year, Rebecca was lucky enough to have had the chance to play the role of elderly, Norwegian Grandmama in Nineteen12 Productions’ rendition of Roald Dahl’s ‘The Witches’.

Having mastered the talent of ageing backwards within the last six months, she is absolutely thrilled to now be playing her dream role of Little Red Riding Hood.

Hannah AllwrightHannah first began performing when she joined Star Studios of Performing Arts at the age of seven and had the opportunity to perform at The Royal Albert Hall. She also belonged to BOSCATS where she played Annie (Annie), Alice (Alice in Wonderland) and Maureen (HONK!).

She has grown up with the LTC due to her parents, Sharon and Paul Allwright, being life members of the company. Indeed, she appeared in LTC shows as a child guest in ‘Summer Holiday’, ‘South Pacific’ and ‘Dracula’. This is now her 3rd show as a full LTC member and she is very excited to play the role of Rapunzel. She is determined to follow in her parents’ footsteps and to do them proud.

During the day she currently attends South Essex College where she is studying Television and Film.

CinderellaLouisa Strachan Louisa trained in singing, dancing and acting from an early age. Her stage life began at the age of nine when she appeared as Molly in a production of ‘Annie’ at the Thameside Theatre in Grays. She has since appeared in many musicals, plays and pantomimes.

Away from musical theatre, Louisa is an accomplished singer/songwriter, releasing original material and playing in bands at music festivals and venues around the UK. She is currently one half of electro music project ‘Apachelux’.

‘Into the Woods’ is Louisa’s 3rd production with LTC. Last year she had a blast bringing Lucy the Slut to life in ‘Avenue Q’ and then played the shy bookworm, Sukie Rougemont, in LTC’s production of ‘The Witches of Eastwick’.

NARRATOR/MYSTERIOUS MAN

“Into the Woods” is Julian’s 7th show with LTC. He has previously played Trekkie Monster (Avenue Q), Barnacles (HONK!) and other featured chorus roles. Julian was also fortunate enough to play the principal role of Bernard in LTC’s recent play ‘Boeing Boeing’.

He feels that “Into the Woods” has been a magical experience from start to finish and he is very excited to be part of the company presenting such a wonderful musical.

Julian currently serves as an elected member on the LTC Committee.

CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER

Lianne has been a member of LTC since 2008; “Into the Woods” will be her 13th show with the company. She has been fortunate enough to play some fantastic roles such as Mimsie (Summer Holiday), Lottie (Mack & Mabel), Ronnette (Little Shop of Horrors), Maggie Jones (42nd Street), A Blood Sucking Vampire Bride (Dracula), Trekkie Monster’s Right Arm (Avenue Q) and, most recently and definitely one of her favourites, Alexandra Spofford (Witches of Eastwick).

Lianne is pleased to have the opportunity to play the role of Cinderella’s Stepmother and is looking forward to wearing some fabulous costumes!

CINDERELLA’S PRINCE/ THE WOLF

Simon’s interest in performance and musical theatre began as a child when he and his brother used to perform together to entertain friends and family. He attended the Dance World Stage School in Basildon through to his teens, then to become resident singer at The Players Retreat Bistro in Westcliff and in 1993 to appear with his brother in the music video for Pink Floyd’s ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond’.

This year marks Simon’s 8th show with LTC, having previously taken many leading roles for the company, including Joe Gillis in our latest musical production ‘Sunset Boulevard’, Jesus (Jesus Christ Superstar), Chad (All Shook Up), Jonathan Harker (Dracula), Billy Lawler (42nd Street) and The Cat (HONK!).

He is really looking forward to performing the dual roles of the Wolf and Cinderella’s Prince.

LUCINDA

This is Jess’s 3rd show with LTC, having previously been part of the ensemble for ‘Sunset Boulevard’ and ‘Witches of Eastwick’.

As well as performing with LTC, she is a member of a chamber choir, sings in a band and is a vocalist for weddings and functions. In addition to acting, she has had experience as a director and choreographer, including choreographing for a local choir – Southend Vox.

Jess has really enjoyed playing Lucinda in ‘Into the Woods’ and having the opportunity to sing Sondheim’s wonderful score.

RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE

“Into the Woods” marks Chris’s 9th show with LTC since he joined the company in 2012. He has enjoyed playing some fantastic principal roles, including Quincey (Dracula), Jesus (The Odd Couple), Raymond (The Witches of Eastwick) and Myron (Sunset Boulevard).

Most recently, Chris took on a new challenge as Assistant Director for ‘Boeing Boeing’ and enjoyed being part of the creative process as well as helping to build the set.

He is now looking forward to being back on stage in the role of Rapunzel’s Prince.

FLORINDA

“Into the Woods” is Kate’s 5th production with LTC, having joined the club in October 2013. She played Mickey in LTC’s production of Neil Simon’s play “The Odd Couple”. However, Florinda is her first character role in a musical, having previously enjoyed being in the ensemble for “The Witches of Eastwick” and taking on the featured part of Joanna in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece “Sunset Boulevard”.

Kate studied Drama, Theatre and Performance studies at university and then went on to do a PGCE in Primary Education. She now teaches locally in Leigh. During rehearsals for this show she has enjoyed the challenge of dancing blind(!) and having her ‘sister’ close by at all times.

JACK’S MOTHER

Carla has been a member of LTC since 1996 when she joined for “Little Shop of Horrors” playing Crystal. She has since gone on to perform in many of our productions, taking principal roles which include Grace (Annie), Hattie (Kiss Me Kate), Calamity Jane (Calamity Jane), Lowbutt (HONK!) and the role of Laurey (Oklahoma!) in two separate productions.

Carla previously served on LTC’s committee for many years as Entertainments Officer.

STEWARD

Olly is a new member of LTC. He was previously at LODS and took roles such as Ren in “Footloose”, Radames in “Aida” and Cratchitt in “A Christmas Carol”.

He has also played Jamie, twice, in Jason Robert Brown’s “The Last Five Years”. Once in the Dixon theatre and once in the Buxton Opera House. He also has and continues to tour with a Glenn Miller band.

Olly is looking forward to his first show with LTC and hopes it’s the start of many more.

Olly

CINDERELLA’S MOTHER/GRANNY/GIANTESS

Sally learnt her theatre craft at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London where she studied singing and drama.

She has been a member of LTC for forty years. During that time she has played numerous leading roles, her favourites being Mame (Mame), Lady Thiang (The King & I), Mrs. Lovett (Sweeney Todd), Bloody Mary (South Pacific), Chris (Calendar Girls) and Olive (The Odd Couple). She has also directed shows, worked as Chorus Mistress on numerous other shows and served on the LTC committee for many years as a committee member and then as Chairman.

As well as being an LTC member, Sally sings with Allegro – a choir she and a couple of friends from LTC have established in the local area to raise money for charity.

CINDERELLA’S FATHER

Andy first took to the stage in 1978 with Westcliff Operatic and Dramatic Society and also guested for Billericay Operatic and Dramatic Society, Scotterby Done Productions, and The New Empire Players before joining LODS.

He has taken many leading roles including Francis Fryer (Calamity Jane), Wang Ta (Flower Drum Song), Oscar Lindquist (Sweet Charity), Billy Bigelow (Carousel), Tommy Albright (Brigadoon), Professor Harold Hill (Music Man), Bill Hickock (Annie Get Your Gun), Donald (Irene), Nathan Detroit (Guys and Dolls), Petruchio (Kiss Me Kate), Eric ‘Rubberlegs’ Devene (A Slice of Saturday Night), and RJ (Singing in the Rain). He also played smaller parts for LODS up until he retired from performing in 2013.

Andy is looking forward to testing his knees once more on the rake of the Palace Theatre.

DIRECTOR

‘Into The Woods’ is Dave’s 21st show for LTC having joined for ‘Hello Dolly’ in 2005. This is his 6th time he has been on the Production Team and third as Director, having previously directed both ‘Summer Holiday’ and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ (NODA Best Musical 2011). He has also served on the LTC committee during his time with the company.

His principal roles include Nathan Detroit (Guys and Dolls), Ricco Castelli (Copacabana), Sergeant of Police (Pirates of Penzance), Mr Mushnik (Little Shop of Horrors), Luther Billis (South Pacific), Jim Haller (All Shook Up), John Baker (Calendar Girls – NODA Best Actor 2012) and, most recently, Clyde Gabriel (The Witches of Eastwick). Dave has also been an active member of Southend Shakespeare Company, where he has acted in numerous roles and directed ‘Othello’ and ‘The Merchant of Venice’.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR / CHORUS MISTRESS

Rachael has been involved with musical theatre for many years now, working with local companies including LODS and SODS as accompanist, chorus mistress and musical director. This is her first show as MD for LTC, although she has enjoyed playing for many of their shows over the last few years. ‘Into the Woods’ is one of her favourite musicals and she has really enjoyed working with such a talented group of performers.

Rachael will be in the “Pit” during show week, but will not be wielding the baton: she has subcontracted this task to fellow musician – Clare Penfold.

Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave LobleyAssistant Director/Choreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon AllwrightMusical Director/Chorus Mistress . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rachael PlunkettProduction Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren AshtonWardrobe Mistress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carla CaterWardrobe Assistants . . Joan Hubbard, Doreen Goodfellow, Georgia ChapelleSet Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gerry DavisSet Construction. . . . . . . . Gerry Davis, Chris Lidgard, Paul Newman, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Newman, Emma Newman, LTC MembersLighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert WatsonSound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenn Oxenbury, Tony Godman Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim CaterStage Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . .Helen Archer, Colin Bott, Maizie Cossey, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucy-Anne Hickey, Chris Jolly, Judy Laurence, . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lashanna Levine, Debbie Smallbone, Eddie TraynorHair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Occasions Hair DesignAdditional Costumes . . . Julie Robertson at The Players Costume HireMake Up . . . . . . . . . . Holly Rose Gudgin, Beth Haggar, Ellice ReaderFollow Spot Operators . . Ron Couldridge, Joanne Ellis-Bailey, Vancha AyrisRehearsal Pianists . . . . . . . . . . . Rachael Plunkett, Maddie MaxwellFront of House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doreen GoodfellowPublicity Material & Programme Design. . . . . . . . . . . .Bradley GreenProgramme Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff HookerProgramme Editors . . Gemma Carracher, Sally Lightfoot, Audrey BottPublicity Team . . . . . Bradley Green, Gemma Carracher, Julian CotteeFront of House Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gareth Poxon

Theatre Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ellen McPhillipsProgramme Co-Ordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate HazellMarketing & Development Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul DriscollStage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glen WitherallMarketing Assistants . . . . .Emma White, James Wareham, Daisy LoweAdministration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura StammersHouse Manager, Palace Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgie PerkinsAssistant Front of House Manager, Palace Theatre . . . . . .Carla Cater Relief Duty Manager, Palace Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet BrownBuildings & Technical Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul SeedStage Technicians. . . . .Michael Rowley, Harry Regan, Michael Lewins

Helen Archer SNOW WHITE/ SLEEPING BEAUTY

Maizie Cossey SNOW WHITE/ SLEEPING BEAUTY

Lucy-Anne HickeySNOW WHITE/ SLEEPING BEAUTY

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

This is Lauren’s sixteenth show with the company. Normally to be found organising the scene changes, Lauren is reprising her role ‘on the book’ calling the cues whilst also making her debut as Stage Manager for a musical. The first time she worked as Production Stage Manager was for LTC’s recent play ‘Boeing Boeing’ in The Dixon Studio; she is now looking forward to the different challenges a musical production in the Main House will bring.

From what began as merely ‘helping some friends out backstage’ with no previous theatrical experience, Lauren has grown to love her role and can’t keep away from the theatre. Indeed, to show her commitment, Lauren will be on the book whilst 34 weeks pregnant!!!

SOUND

Glenn is delighted to be back with LTC for his 12th show with them. He started his theatre career in 1999 at the Cliffs Pavilion where he worked until he went to Derby University. After graduating in 2006 with a BSc (Hons) in Multimedia and Music Production, he went into Broadcast Most Haunted – Live, 15th Asian Games – Doha and 18 Doughty Street TV.

Returning to Southend Theatres in 2008, Glenn went on to Sound Design over fifty shows, including LTC productions such as ‘Buddy’, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, ‘Dracula’ and ‘42nd Street’. He was full time at Southend Theatres for four years until 2013, and has been touring since then. Touring credits include: ‘Carnaby Street - The Musical’, ‘20th Century Boy’, ‘Singing in the Rain’ and ‘Dance Til’ Dawn’

SET DESIGN

Gerry made his stage debut with the Little Theatre Company in ‘Camelot’ in 1967 and the following year he played the title role in ‘Oliver’ at the Palace Theatre. He then trained at Italia Conti Stage Academy and played alongside Ginger Rodgers in ‘Mame’ at Drury Lane. After giving many radio performances and appearing in TV shows in the UK and Europe, Gerry joined the Dougie Squires Second Generation song and dance group, with whom he toured the world. He then played Bobby in the West End production of ‘A Chorus Line’ until a back injury prevented him from continuing.

He then returned to the LTC where he has taken many principal roles such as Don (Singing in the Rain) and Fagin (Oliver). Most recently he co-directed our award winning production ‘Dracula’ where he also designed and built the set.

LIGHTING DESIGN

Rob has been working in the lighting Industry for around fifteen years. He has worked across all areas of lighting, including television, theatre and live concerts. Highlights include “Strictly Come Dancing”, “X-Factor”, “The Voice”, Take That’s Progress Tour, “Viva Forever - the Musical” and the 2012 Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

In March 2015 Rob took up a new job as Project Manager at DPL Production Lighting. He now oversees many different jobs from corporate shows to mainstream festivals such as Glastonbury. Even though Rob is busy with all kinds of designs all over the country/world, he still relishes the opportunity to come back to his roots and work with the local amateur dramatics groups.

This is Rob’s 14th Show with LTC.

WARDROBE MISTRESS

Carla is extremely proud to be part of both the cast and production team for ‘Into the Woods’.

This Sondheim spectacular marks her 4th show as Wardrobe Mistress, having previously taken on this challenging role for ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, ‘Dracula’ and the company’s most recent musical production, ‘Sunset Boulevard’. She she believes costume plays a very important part in setting the scene of any show and has enjoyed contributing to the overall look and feel of the production.

SOUND Tony studied Electrical Engineering at Southend-on-Sea Technical College, and has enjoyed assisting many local amateur drama groups on the technical side ever since. He has been involved in a wide range of managing, making and mending things back stage.

He joined LTC as a spotlight operator on ‘Mack and Mabel’, and was then Stage Manager for ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, ‘South Pacific’, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ and ‘All Shook Up’. He managed the production, Stage Managed and sound e ngineered for ‘Calendar Girls’ and also built the letter-dropping device and various props. He also stage managed ‘42nd Street’, ‘HONK!’ and, most recently, ‘Witches of Eastwick’.

He is very much looking forward to being back at the Palace Theatre again assisting with Sound.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER

Sharon has been a performer with LTC for the last 26 years, taking principal roles, including Ann (Half A Sixpence), Peggy (42nd Street), Audrey (Little Shop Of Horrors), Mabel (Mack & Mabel), Polly (Crazy For You), Nancy (Oliver), Molly (Seven Brides For Seven Brothers), Nellie Forbush (South Pacific) and, most recently, Christmas Eve (Avenue Q).

She previously choreographed LTC’s NODA Award-winning production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ and was thrilled when Dave asked her to assist him with the direction and movement for ‘Into the Woods’. During her time with LTC Sharon has made many friendships both on and off stage. On a personal note, she is most proud of her daughter Hannah for following in a family tradition and fulfilling the joy of performing.

CONDUCTOR

Clare studied music at Royal Holloway University. She became involved with accompanying local choirs and amateur dramatic societies. This led to her undertaking the role of Musical Director for a number of local groups, including Thurrock Thameside Musical Society, Solomon Artistes, Two Faced Productions, Arts Factory, Benfleet Operatic Society, and BLED Productions. Her favourite shows as MD include ‘Copacabana’, ‘West Side Story’, ‘HONK!’, ‘A Slice of Saturday Night’, ‘Summer Holiday’ and ‘Fame’.

She is an accomplished pianist, accompanying groups such as Men2Sing and New City Voices.

Clare has often played in the band for LTC shows but this will be the first time that she has wielded the baton for them.

We’re always looking for new members. So whether yourforté lies on stage, backstage or even making costumes,there surely isn’t a better way to make so many friendsand most of all have fun!

If you would like to be part of the Little TheatreCompany, please contact our membership secretaryAudrey Bott on 01702 232103 or emailmembership@littletheatrecompany.co.uk

1949 No No Nanette1950 The Girlfriend1951 Mr Cinders1952 Please Teacher1953 Me & My Girl1954 Blue for a Boy1955 Anything Goes1956 South Pacific1957 Love from Judy1958 Kiss Me Kate1959 Girl Crazy1960 South Pacific1961 Annie Get Your Gun1962 Flower Drum Song++

1963 The Music Man++

1964 Carousel1965 Love from Judy1966 Oklahoma! The Pajama Game1967 Flower Drum Song1968 Camelot Half a Sixpence**

1969 Showboat How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying1970 Carousel West Side Story1971 The King & I Half a Sixpence1972 No No Nanette Me & My Girl1973 Charlie Girl The Music Man1974 Rose Marie Camelot1975 Robert & Elizabeth Variety ‘751976 Bitter Sweet Variety ‘761977 Kiss Me Kate Variety ‘771978 Mame West Side Story1979 The King & I Variety ‘791980 Love from Judy The Dancing Years

1981 Variety ‘81 The Sound of Music Salad Days1982 Orpheus in the Underworld Golden Variety ‘821983 Oklahoma! Variety ‘831984 South Pacific 7 Brides for 7 Brothers**##

1985 Fiddler on the Roof Variety ‘851986 Showboat How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying1987 Guys & Dolls Camelot1988 Sweet Charity The Pirates of Penzance1989 Variety ‘89 7 Brides for 7 Brothers1990 Carmen++ The Pajama Game##

1991 The Mikado Gentlemen Prefer Blondes++

1992 Carousel Godspell1993 Half a Sixpence Variety ‘931994 Guys & Dolls 42nd Street*##

1995 The Pirates of Penzance Kismet1996 Will Rogers Follies*## Little Shop of Horrors*

1997 Singin’ in the Rain She Loves Me*##(2)

1998 Oklahoma!## La Cage Aux Folles1999 Some Like It Hot* The Wiz2000 Mack & Mabel*** The Slipper & the Rose*

2001 Annie Crazy For You##

2002 The King and I## Oliver!

2003 Anything Goes Me & My Girl2004 Calamity Jane 42nd Street##

2005 7 Brides for 7 Brothers Hello Dolly!2006 Guys & Dolls Kiss Me Kate##

2007 The Pirates of Penzance Copacabana2008 Oklahoma! Summer Holiday2009 Sweeney Todd## Buddy*

2010 Stepping Out* Mack and Mabel Little Shop of Horrors##

2011 South Pacific Jesus Christ Superstar##

2012 All Shook Up Calendar Girls*## Dracula*##^t

2013 42nd Street HONK!##

2014 Avenue Q## The Odd Couple The Witches of Eastwick2015 Sunset Boulevard Boeing BoeingOur last musical production Sunset Boulevard:

Vice PresidentsMrs Sandra BurfordMs Joanne Ellis-BaileyMrs Doreen GoodfellowMrs Sally LightfootMrs Iris LucasMr Michael MatlinMrs Sheila NicolMrs Pat OdellMrs Lynne Young

Life MembersMr Paul AllwrightMrs Sharon Allwright Mrs Annette BlakeMr Michael BurfordMrs Carla CaterMrs Ann CouldridgeMr Ron Couldridge

Mr Gerry DavisMr Darren HarperMrs Wendy HattonMr Brian HouserMrs Sue MorleyMr Ray NewbyMrs Beverley OnslowMr John OnslowMr Colin SimmondsMrs Debbie SmallboneMrs Olive SmithMr David StokesMrs Sheila ThomsonMr Brian TopsfieldMrs Valerie WilcoxMrs Stephanie WilsonMr Jim WolfeMrs Shirley WolfeMr Roger Young

Past Productions 1949-2015

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