The Addams Family program !

President’s Message
W
elcome to The Addams Family. Once again, the efforts of a wide range of
talented, committed and giving individuals combined with months of work have
resulted in this musical production which we are proud to present. Community theatre
affords people the opportunity to develop their abilities and share them with others. We
continue to believe that community musical theatre enriches lives and makes our
community a better place.
In order to stage a show of this size, we rely on the support of many people, businesses,
and organizations. Thank you to all who have helped make this production possible.
On behalf of our Executive Board, I would like to thank our Director of The Addams
Family, Robert Ursan. Rob, you continue to rise to the occasion and have created yet
another unique and outstanding musical theatre experience. We appreciate your energy,
creativity and generosity.
Please enjoy the show. Plan to join us in the fall, when the Lyric Singers will present
Unforgettable, directed by Jane Ursan.
Ron Blechinger
Regina Lyric Musical Theatre Executive
President ........................................................................................... Ron Blechinger
Past President ..................................................................................... Carolyn Speirs
Treasurer ...............................................................................................Jeff Sawatsky
Business Manager .............................................................................. Jessica Scheuer
Secretary............................................................................................. Susan Graham
Fundraising/Membership .............................................................. Diane Stephenson
Members-at-large ............................... Dianne Burrows, Sabrina Cataldo, Lee Cowie,
Sue Hewitt, Owen Ricker, Janet Wilson
We welcome your feedback.
Email us at [email protected], phone us at 306-522-7556,
or write us at P.O. Box 3754, Regina, SK, S4P 3N8.
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A Note from the Director
T
he first time I read the script for this show, I had already agreed to direct it and plans
were underway. Not the sanest way to agree to direct a show, I will grant you. But
the lack of sanity was a perfect fit. For, after all, Charles Addams creations were always
dear to my heart as I grew up. Lurch pouring boiling oil on carolers still brings a smile to
a little too tame probably the cartoons were far darker and made you feel guilty for
laughing at the depths to which the characters sank. The Broadway version of this show
ran for around 800 performances before it went on tour around the world with a revised
book and score. But a lot of the initial insanity remained.
And that's where I came in and had one of the funniest casts ever assembled in this city
pour down on me. How lucky am I to have these magnificent voices and truly unhinged
people to play with?
Because that's what rehearsals have felt like: Play. The loud and raucous laughter
emanating from the basement of Lakeview United has, perhaps, not been equaled since
fearlessness, energy, and the modicum of talent they display. They are gifted comedians
and singers, and have made the rehearsal process an absolute joy.
A big thank you to Jane Ursan, my often forgotten sister, who has sweated and fretted
endlessly over the music; Joan Ziffle, our unflappable stage manager/set dresser/painter/
limb provider/etc., and Sue Hewitt, her slightly flappable assistant; Donna Rumpel,
whose last name belies the pristine costumes she makes; Gerry Weir and Norris Bjorndahl
for their brilliant set making; Dianne Burrows and her prop elves; Tori Yuzik and her
lights; and the many others who have added so much to the production by painting,
building, schlepping, etc. etc. And especially to Carolyn Speirs, our production manager,
for bringing such a wonderful group of people together to create this mad, mad
performance.
If you laugh half as much in the audience as I have during the rehearsals, you are in for a
great treat!
Rob Ursan, Director
Acknowledgements
Bob Mossing Band · Wayne Bjorndahl · Mary Carson · Clementine Cornelius
Ina Hanley · Java Post Production · Lakeview United Church
Rise 'n' Shine Early Learning Centre · Emersen Ziffle
The Cast
Jeff Tonita.........................................................................................................Gomez
Leah Constable.............................................................................................. Morticia
Sierra Haynes ............................................................................................Wednesday
Ken Spencer* ............................................................................................ Uncle Fester
Ronin Durey .................................................................................................... Pugsley
Donna Trainor .............................................................................................. Grandma
Edward Willett* ................................................................................................. Lurch
Alyssa Mitchell .................................................................................................. Alice
Lyndon Bray ......................................................................................................... Mal
Logan Weir ........................................................................................................ Lucas
Juan Marcos Tonita-Charriez ........................................................................Cousin Itt
*Participation with the permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association
Ancestors
Terri Ahl · Hannah Dove · Rachel Drews · Emily Gong · Jiness Helland · Avery Hunt
Kelsey Jones · Shelynn Ley · Jane Neumier · Doug Pederson· Adriana Christianson-Putz
Dacey Reimer · Taylor Riddell · Céleste Sabourin· Jessica Scheuer · Mayson Sonnta
Meika Sonntag · Melissa Stevens· Virginia Wilkinson · Alice Willett · Angela Willford
· Taylor Willford · Mercedes Williams
Please note that a fog machine and hazer will be used in this production.
Both machines use hypo-allergenic products.
Musical Numbers
Act One
There will be a 15-minute intermission
Overture
Please support our fundraising efforts
and purchase a KitKat Bar for $2
or a bottle of water for $2
Two Things
Trapped
Pulled
Four Things
One Normal Night
But Love Reprise #1
But Love Reprise #2
Secrets
What If
Full Disclosure Part 1
Waiting
Full Disclosure Part 2
Act Two
Just Around the Corner
The Moon and Me
Crazier Than You
Not Today
Live Before We Die
Tango De Amor
Move Toward the Darkness
Performance & rehearsal musical tracks
provided by Right On Cue Services
www.RightOnCueServices.com
Production Crew
Director ................................................................................................. Robert Ursan*
Musical Director ......................................................................................... Jane Ursan
Stage Manager ............................................................................................ Joan Ziffle
Assistant Stage Manager ........................................................................... Sue Hewitt
Production Manager ............................................................................. Carolyn Speirs
Rehearsal Accompanists ................................................. Robert Ursan, Carolyn Speirs
Costume Design .................................................................................. Donna Rumpel
Lighting Design .......................................................................................... Tori Yuzik
Properties ........................................................................................... Dianne Burrows
Makeup ................. Ginette Hall, Christos Darlasis, Ashton Gardner, Bailey Priegnitz,
Jesyka Soboczynski, Heidi Reimer, Doron Giroux, Leah Brock
Hair .........................................................................................................Shelynn Ley
Set Construction ............................................................ Gerry Weir, Norris Bjorndahl
Set Painting .......................................... Ron Blechinger, Dianne Burrows, Sue Hewitt,
Carolyn Speirs, Joan Ziffle
Set Moving Crew .............. Ron Blechinger, Dianne Burrows, Lee Cowie, Sue Hewitt,
Jeff Sawatsky, Carolyn Speirs, Gerry Weir, Joan Ziffle
Spotlight Operators ...................... Jonathan Caufield, Julie Weisbrodt, Katie Weisbrodt
Theatre Technicians ................................................. Kenneth Young, Alison Huynink
Ticket Manager ............................................................................... Diane Stephenson
Program and Poster Design .................................................................. Edward Willett
Publicity ....................................................Carolyn Speirs, Lee Cowie, Edward Willett
Cast Photos .................................................................. Frozen Moments Photography
Front of House Manager ..................................................................... Ron Blechinger
Many thanks to our front-of-house volunteers!
*Participation with the permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association
1724 Badham Blvd.
Regina, SK S4P 0J7
306-347-2224
Patrons, Supporters,
Contributors and Friends
Honourary Patrons
Her Honour the Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield
Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan
The Honourable Brad Wall
Premier of Saskatchewan
The Honourable Robert Richards
Chief Justice of Saskatchewan
His Worship Michael Fougere
Mayor of Regina
Life Members
Sharon Eisbrenner · Margaret Anne Hodges · Stanley Sinclair
Jane Ursan · Robert Ursan · Edward Willett · Lena Woolley
Patrons
Susan & Robert McLaren · Jacqui Shumiatcher
Supporters
Lyn Goldman · Linda & John Nilson · Heather Salloum
Contributors
Marlene & Wayne Bjorndahl · Lee Ann Brown · Dianne & Brian Burrows
Karen Haggman · Vilma Hammond · Patricia Hutchinson
Lois & Barry Mang · James McNinch · Rosemary Oddie · Elizabeth Sexton
Violet Ursan · Anne & Don Waite · Elaine Yeomans · Joan Ziffle
Friends
Janet & Sterling Bjorndahl · Kathryn Buitenhuis · Marion Chase
Theresa Diekrager · Elaine Giroux-Sylvestre · Darla Middlebrook
Robert Richards · Wilma Wessel
2016-2017
Season
Hans Christian Anderson’s
The Snow Queen
Adapted by Robert Ursan
The Two Gentlemen
of Verona
Mary Poppins
Auditions (ages 10-18)
Class Act Studios
June 18
12 noon-7 p.m.
[email protected]
to book or for more information
www.doitwithclass.com
Join us for our fall show
Featuring the Lyric Singers, Directed by Jane Ursan
December 1-3, Shumiatcher Theatre, MacKenzie Art Gallery