loft art space at nov 12, 13 & 14
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PRESENTED WITH SUPPORT FROM:
Loft Art Space at Nov 12, 13 & 14
Featuring Songs byLynn Ahrens • Kristen Anderson - Lopez • Benny Andersson
Billie Joe Armstrong • Howard Ashman • Sara Bareilles • Lionel Bart Jerry Bock • Leslie Bricusse • Jason Robert Brown • Johnny Burke Martin
Charnin • Mindi Dickstein • Anthony Drewe • Jack Feldman Stephen Flaherty • Matthew Gerrard • Zina Goldrich • Green Day
Sheldon Harnick • David Hein • Marcy Heisler • Jason Howland Herbert Kretzmer • Jonathan Larson • Alan Jay Lerner • Frank Loesser • Frederick
Loewe • Robert Lopez • Alan Menken • Tim Minchin • Robbie Nevil Anthony Newley • Benj Pasek • Justin Paul • Tim Rice Irene Sankoff
Dick Scanlan • Claude - Michel Schönberg • Stephen SchwartzMarc Shaiman • Richard M. Sherman • Robert B. Sherman Glenn Slater Stephen Sondheim • George Stiles • Charles Strouse Jeanine TesoriBjörn Ulvaeus • Jimmy Van Heusen • Frank Wildhorn Scott Wittman
ALL TOGETHER NOW!Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized
performance materials are also supplied by MTI.www.mtishows.co.uk • www.mtishows.com • www.mtishows.com.au
PRESENTS
MTI’s All Together Now! is designed as a fundraiser for local theatres to perform live, over the same four-days November 12 - 15, 2021. The past year-and-a-half has been extremely challenging for theatrical organizations and Music Theatre International MTI is offering this exclusive musical revue as a way to support the thousands of theatres who are persevering under trying circumstances.
Currently, there are over 2,500 organizations from all 50 states and 40 countries/territories signed up to participate in the event over the November weekend. There will be over 5,500 individual performances to be seen by over one million audience members.
“The excitement for All Together Now! among our customers is growing by the day,” said Drew Cohen President and CEO of MTI Worldwide. “Our theatre industry colleagues have also been incredibly supportive…This is truly a collaborative effort, and we are all extremely excited that any and every type of theatre from schools to the pros has the opportunity to produce MTI’s All Together Now! in their communities.”
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About the Show
About the ShowMTI’s Chief Operating Officer and Director of Education & Development, John Prignano remarked that, “…there are no restrictions or limits on how many theatres in a particular geographical area can license the revue. Instead, we hope that as many theatres as possible produce the revue on their own or come together with other organizations in their communities to mount a joint production. We also wanted to give theatres as much creative input as possible.”
A NOTE TO THE AUDIENCEAs a live show audience member, you are also the audience for our
streamed at-home viewers, and you will experience first-hand the live
filming of the event! This show uses special effects, strobe and haze. If you are in the front 3 rows, you will
be immersed in the interactive pieces of our production. Enjoy!
On behalf of the Kempenfelt Community Players, welcome back to live theatre! We are so happy that you can join us either in person or from home. Either way, you will know that you are experiencing a LIVE musical theatre even! For more than 40-years now the award-winning Kempenfelt Community Players have been making musicals memorable for generations of people in our community, but this year is very different as KCP had to pivot in order to remain relevant. Our 3 productions for this season have taken 3 unique production paths.
First was our Youth Production of “The Tales of Andergrimm” that was rehearsed and filmed outside and then presented on-demand virtually to school and public audiences. This current production, “All Together Now!”, brings a new learning experience for KCP with the addition of live streaming. We have been able to stretch our learning and skill-building for the technical side of production with this format. Our third presentation, “From a Distance”, will take place in December, again in on-demand streaming. “From A Distance” is a compilation of musical theatre songs, artistically tied together through the creative work of Janet and Chris Ness and performed by a cast of over 25 of youth and adults.
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Message from KCP Chairperson
Message from KCP Chairperson
Julie Underhill KCP Chairperson
I would like to thank everyone who has made this transition possible… our tech leads and trainers, our production team members who have ventured into new formats, our volunteers and sponsors. It takes many people to make musical theatre happen and this season took a lot of learning, new experiences and help from many people. We are always on the lookout for anyone who has an interest in theatre. Be sure to visit our website to sign up for our newsletter or just send us an email to [email protected]. And, finally, a very sincere thank you to you, our audience, for supporting live theatre in your community.
Enjoy the shows!
The Mission of KCP is toThe Mission of KCP is to
• Entertain and inspire our audience by producing memorable musicals
• Create opportunities for the community to participate in high quality productions both on stage and behind the scenes
• Enhance development of youth in the arts by providing a variety of educational experiences in all aspects of theatre, supporting the Ontario Curriculum
• Celebrate the talent, commitment and achievement of our volunteers
Message from theMessage from theArtistic DirectorArtistic Director
Local theatre is a lifeline for so many, a second home to some, and an escape from reality for others. After such a jarring end, 21 months ago, I am so excited to share this experience with you, completely live, both in person and online!
MTI has put together a fantastic opportunity to reintroduce the phenomenon of live theatre. “All Together Now!” is a musical review designed as a fundraiser for local theatres to perform live, during the same four day window in November. The Kempenfelt Community Players are one of the over 2500 participating organizations spread out over 40 different countries and territories. It is truly a global event!
Our version is about bringing people back to the theatre and we are coming out swinging with an immersive, interactive experience. I have had the good fortune of being gifted both a stellar cast and production and technical teams, and my hope is to make you laugh, make you cry, make you think, and create an escape from your world for the next 70 minutes.
So sit back, relax, enjoy the magic of live theatre, and remember why this community matters.
Renée Cingolani Artistic Director
Songs
Pure Imagination Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony NewleyBook by David Greig
Performed byDarryn Stephen – lead Dylan Stephen
You Could Drive a Person Crazy
Company
Music and Lyrics by Stephen SondheimBook by George Furth
Performed byAnn JohnstonJulie Underhill
Lorie Hanley
Middle of a Moment Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin PaulBook by Timothy Allen McDonald
Performed byKeelan Ballantyne
Songs
Gimme, Gimme Thoroughly Modern Millie
New Music by Jeanine TesoriNew Lyrics by Dick Scanlan
Book by Richard Henry Morris and Dick ScanlanOriginal Story and Screenplay by Richard Morris for the
Universal Pictures Film
Performed byEmily Hay
Spread the Love Around Sister Act
Music by Alan MenkenLyrics by Glenn Slater
Book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill SteinkellnerAdditional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane
Performed byKristen Alary – lead
Ann JohnstonEmily Hay
Jessica Corner
Julie UnderhillKrista TominiLorie Hanley
Songs
Empty Chairs at Empty Tables
Les Misérables
Music by Claude-Michel SchönbergLyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg
Performed byAaron Maynard – lead Devon Humphries
The New World Songs for a New World
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Performed byDarryn Stephen
Kristen AlaryPam SparrowRenée Cingolani
She Used To Be Mine Waitress
Music and Lyrics by Sara BareillesBook by Jessie Nelson
Performed byPam Sparrow
Songs
Seize the Day Disney’s Newsies
Music by Alan MenkenLyrics by Jack Feldman
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Performed byDevon Humphries – lead
Aaron MaynardDarryn Stephen
Keelan BallantyneAnn Johnston
Emily Hay
Jessica CornerJulie UnderhillKrista TominiKristen AlaryLorie HanleyPam Sparrow
Children Will Listen Into the Woods
Music and Lyrics by Stephen SondheimBook by James Lapine
Performed byAnn Johnston
Take a Chance on Me Mamma Mia!
Music and Lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny AnderssonBook by Catherine Johnson
Performed byAaron Maynard Krista Tomini
Songs
Astonishing Little Women
Music by Jason HowlandLyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Book by Allan Knee
Performed byJessica Corner
Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat
Guys and Dolls
Music and Lyrics by Frank LoesserBook by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling
Performed byDarryn Stephen – lead
Aaron MaynardAnn Johnston
Devon HumphriesEmily Hay
Jessica Corner
Julie UnderhillKeelan BallantyneKrista TominiKristen AlaryLorie Hanley
Songs
Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) Green Day’s American Idiot
Music and Lyrics by Green DayBook and Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong
Book by Michael Mayer
Performed by Devon Humphries – lead
Lorie Hanley – soloistAaron Maynard
Ann JohnstonBrianna StephenDarryn StephenDylan Stephen
Emily Hay
Jessica CornerJulie UnderhillKeelan BallantyneKrista TominiKristen AlaryPam SparrowRosa Ringhofer
Seasons of Love Rent
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Performed by Julie Underhill – soloist
Lorie Hanley – soloistPam Sparrow – soloist
Aaron MaynardAnn Johnston
Darryn Stephen
Devon HumphriesEmily HayJessica CornerKeelan BallantyneKrista TominiKristen Alary
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Production Team
Renée CingolaniArtistic Director / Music DirectorRenée Cingolani is a graduate of the RCM in piano, voice, and oboe and the Glenn Gould Professional School in opera. As a professional musician she has toured North America with performances at Disneyworld/Epcot Centre Florida, Hershey Park Pennsylvania, Princess and Norwegian Cruise lines, with symphony orchestra and opera concert highlights including the Peer Gynt Suite with Christopher Plummer. A busy music director, vocal coach, freelance/studio musician, and singer-actor for multiple music theatre productions, Renée is also a current alternate vocalist/instrumentalist/recording artist for Cirque du Solei
Dave BallAssistant Director / ChoreographerDavid Ball is a multi-disciplinary, triple threat performer based in Toronto. Born and raised in Barrie, Ontario, he got his start performing with the many community and professional theatre companies in the area. He is a proud graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Sheridan Institute where he was awarded the Brian Linehan Triple Threat Award three years in a row. He has since performed in theatres across the country, from Rainbow Stage in Winnipeg to the Charlottetown Festival on Prince Edward Island. He has recently spent the last seven seasons at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake as a member of the acting ensemble.
Andrée is a retired Financial Institution Business Analyst, Information Technology. Her banking career spanned a 38 year period. This is her 14th season with Kempenfelt Community Players; she has produced a plethora of shows in that time frame. She has found that the organizational, analytical and research and negotiating skills she used in her career are an asset in producing shows. Introduced to live theatre at a young age in her native France, Andrée had dreams of becoming a stage actress. She performed in high school and church plays but chose a career in banking instead. Her passion for the theatre and her oldest grand-daughter has brought her to KCP. She hopes to continue volunteering for KCP in various capacities. She is on the board of directors.
Andrée DayCo-Producer
Rosa RinghoferStage Manager
Rosa is happy to be part of the KCP family again. This is her second time as Stage Manager for a KCP production. Rosa received the ACT-CO Stage Manager award for Mama Mia. She is excited to be part of this live and virtual performance. Through her years with KCP she has made many new friends and created many wonderful memories. She has enjoyed the chance to learn a new aspect of the Theater - live streaming, and has enjoyed working with this cast.
Co-ProducerJulie Underhill
Julie has enjoyed the opportunity to take on a Producer role once again. It is always rewarding to support a production team of creative people. Co-producing for both ATN! and From a Distance has certainly helped fill a gap. “Being retired is never dull when you can find a community theatre group to support! Consider joining in on the fun with KCP - I highly recommend it”
Noah HollinsheadLead Videographer TechnicianNoah has been involved in theatre in a variety of ways as a director, actor, technician and designer. However, during the pandemic Noah dove heavily into photo/video work and even started his own business providing those services. When many theatre companies had to swerve and convert shows to film formats he was super excited to combine two worlds he is super passionate about and make theatre happen in new ways. He’d like to thank everyone involved in this project for being so open to new ideas and would especially like to thank Dustin for being an endless fountain of knowledge and partner on this project.Select credits include: “Theory Of Relativity” Camera Operator & Editor-Moving Art, “Moana Jr” Camera Operator & Editor-Moving Art, “Solus” Videographer & Editor-Burro’d Theatre.
Mike is Co-Owner, Theatre & Improv Instructor and Manager at Moving Art in Barrie. He has been involved in theatre for over 10 years as a performer, and as a director. Micheal has been an instructor with Moving Art since 2004. He has a passion for drama, improv and musical theatre and enjoys sharing this with others. He is trained in puppetry, long form improv and is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory Program in Toronto. Michael is also a graduate of Gold Coast, Australia’s Stunt Academy. Michael’s stunt certification includes high fall, weapons, abseiling, driving, fight choreo/tumbling, water and fire. As someone who enjoys learning about the arts, Michael continues to find time to study guitar, voice, tumbling, circu and puppetry. Favourite theatre credits include: Stinky Luke in Treasure Island (TBTB), The Cat in Seussical the Musical (KCP), a Protean in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Sunshine Festival), Mark Cohen in Rent (The Loft Art Space), Puck in Midsummer Night’s Dream (TBTB), Brad in Rocky Horror Show (The Loft Art Space), Riff Raff in Rocky Horror Show (The Loft Art Space), Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (KCP).
Mike HollandLighting Design
Photographer and videographer operating in Barrie, huge nerd when it comes to the
technical side of photos and video.
Dustin Lawson
Renée CingolaniKeyboard
Kent MorrisonSound Design
Nathan BarnesLive Stream Technician
Gill WebsterCamera Operator
Mauro VadacchinoProduction Operator / Live Stream Audio Mixer
Stefano VadacchinoCamera Operator
Dylan StephenGrip
Brianna StephenCrew
Camera Operator
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The Cast
Darryn Stephen is a sheet metal worker by day and performer by night. He has spent the last 24 years working on many theatre ventures in and around the Simcoe County and Toronto Area. Highlights include performances with Royal Opera Canada at the Toronto Centre for Performing Arts and the Mississauga Living Arts Centre, a guest feature on Norwegian Cruise Lines/Alaska, Frank-n-Furtur in The Rocky Horror Show at the Loft, Lockstock in the THEA award winning Urinetown, and Jekyll/Hyde in Jekyll and Hyde at the Orillia Opera House among many others. Darryn enjoys spending his free time at his second home in Costa Rica and can’t wait to get back down to the tropics! Shout out to his wife Renée and KCP friends for joining him on stage tonight!
Ann JohnstonAnn is thrilled for the opportunity to be back on stage after such a long break, and to be performing alongside this talented group! Ann is a long-time member of KCP and was seen most recently as the Fairy Godmother in Shrek. Favourite roles over the years include Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls and Marian in Music Man. Ann is looking forward to more opportunities to resume her passion for performing, now that the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel appears to be getting brighter. Stay safe and enjoy the show!
Darryn Stephen
Aaron MaynardAfter two years of track pants and hoarding toilet paper, Aaron is thrilled to be back on stage for his 8th. KCP show All Together Now! To be able to be in public, on stage, with such a fun and talented group of people again, has been surreal. Aaron would like to thank his amazing wife and daughters for their endless love and support, and would like to dedicate this performance of Empty Chairs at Empty Tables to Pte. Kevin McKay for his sacrifice, and for his friendship at a time when making friends didn’t come easy.
Jessica is thrilled to be part of All Together Now! Her theatre credits include The Music Man(TIFT), Legally Blonde(GBMTC), Footloose(SST), Spamalot (KCP), Into the Woods(KCP), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (KCP & Drayton Entertainment), & The Full Monty(KCP). Jessica was costume designer alongside her sister for KCP’s Suessical The Musical (THEA Award winner for Best Costume Design), Beauty and the Beast and The Wedding Singer. She has studied voice privately for 17 years with Edwina Douglas, and has been a part of Lyrica Chamber Choir for 6 years. A huge thanks to Renee and Dave for their guidance and encouragement during this production, and to her family for all their support. Enjoy the show!
Emily HayEmily is very excited and honoured to be a part of this show! It’s been a while since she has done a show in Barrie, and she is having a great time re-connecting with old theatre friends, and making new ones! She hopes you enjoy the show, whether live in the audience (yahoo!) or from home! Thanks to Kempenfelt Community Players and the cast and crew for all their hard work and for this super fun opportunity!
Jessica Corner
Devon HumphriesDevon Humphries is thrilled to be back at it again on stage being a goofball. He started this journey many years ago when he was a wee lad by attending improv and musical theatre classes at Moving Art. Since then he’s plagued many productions with his antics such as Aladdin with the Lower Ossington Theatre, South Simcoe Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof and Urinetown with Mariposa Arts Theatre. Thank you for reading this crazy person’s bio and Devon hopes you all enjoy the show!
Krista Tomini is thrilled to join Kempenfelt Community Players for her debut performance. Krista is a wife and mom of 3 and an active volunteer in her community. A few years ago, Krista started voice lessons which gave her the confidence to try musical theatre. Krista loves to cycle and downhill ski and is on a constant quest to find healthy and delicious meals that her family will eat.
Keelan BallantyneKeelan is excited to be back onstage with KCP after a hard two years and to bring you this amazing show filled with amazing songs sung by amazing people. He would like to thank his family, friends and his partner Taylor for all their support.And of course Renee and Dave for their amazing leadership.Acting credits include The Cenotaph Project (Theatre By The Bay), Billy Elliot (YES Theatre), Rent, School of Rock, Urinetown, Shrek:The Musical, Tarzan (Moving Art), Beauty and the Beast Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr., Oliver!, Mumma Mia (Kempenfelt Community Players), and Fiddler on the Roof (South Simcoe Theatre).
Krista Tomini
Julie UnderhillJulie is still pinching herself that we are actually singing and dancing on stage again! Musical Theatre has been in her blood since elementary school (quite some time ago). So many great memories on stages in Kingston, Barrie, Orillia and Cookstown. Favourite roles include Snoopy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Julia/Jessica in The Last Resort, Sally in Me and My Girl, and ensemble work in Evita, Shrek, Mamma Mia! and much more! Julie has also enjoyed opportunities to direct, music direct, produce and sit on the KCP Board of Directors. Community Theatre is such a rewarding experience, and she encourages others to join in the fun.
Pam is excited to be back on stage with KCP and this amazing production team! Theatre highlights include Janet in Rocky Horror Picture Show, Logainne in 25th Annual Putnum Spelling Bee and Doralee in 9 to 5. Huge thanks to everyone who made the production happen - enjoy the show!
Lorie HanleyLorie is thrilled to be on a stage with an audience once again! Lorie’s favorite role to date was, without a doubt, Tanya in KCP’s 2020 production of Mamma Mia! Other memorable roles include Marilla Cuthbert in Anne of Green Gables, Magenta in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz. Liz in The Last Resort, Queen Aggravain in Once Upon a Mattress. Lorie retired from her career as a Commercial Banker in May of this year and hasn’t looked back. As always, Lorie wants to thank her insanely supportive husband John and this wonderful KCP community!
Pam Sparrow
Kristen AlaryKristen has had so much love for Community Theatre since joining it at the age of 14 with SST in Cookstown. Ever since, she’s been in a musical at least every year. Now she’s a momma to a sweet, curious boy, Ethan who gets to see her on stage. Kristen is SO excited to perform in his show after nearly 2 years of… well you know. So sit back either at home or live audience, and enjoy this exciting, passion filled show.
Dylan StephenDylan is 10 years old and is so excited to finally share the stage
with his Papa! He has just finished his first KCP show, “The Tales of Andergrimm” appearing as a Guard and Duckling, as well as a couple
of television commercials for Thomas the Train and Sage Software. Dylan studies improv at Moving Art, piano, mixed martial arts, loves skiing and canoeing, and attends the French immersion program at Oakley Park public school. He would like to thank his family for
supporting his inherited love to perform.
Brianna StephenThis is Brianna’s 3rd production with KCP having recently appeared
as the Ugly Duckling in “Tales of Andergrimm” and Zookeeper/Lemur in “Madagascar”. Brianna attends the French immersion program at Oakley Park public school, studies voice & guitar, mixed martial arts,
and enjoys dance, skiing, and camping. She is excited to finally share the stage with her Papa and would like to thank her family for always
letting her pursue her dreams.
Special thank you to Brianna and Dylan!
Next ShowFrom a Distance
Stream Date in December 2021 TBACreated & Directed by Janet Ness
Music Direction by Chris NessChoreography by Pam McIssac
Videography Lead & Post Production by Noah Hollinshead
Co-Produced by Andrée Day & Julie Underhill
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Elf the Musical Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music TheatreInternational ( MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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