A comedy by Larry Shue 7:30pm Wed 3rd – Sat 6th Sept 2014

A comedy by Larry Shue
7:30pm Wed 3rd – Sat 6th Sept 2014
This amateur production of “The Foreigner” is presented by
special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD.
From the Chair
A warm welcome to DYT’s annual Sixth Form
leavers play. This year we are performing
Larry Shue’s play “The Foreigner” a comedy
set in the deep south of America.
The Six Form Show is the pinnacle of DYT
membership, the last show a member will
perform with us so the shows are chosen for
their ability to stretch the cast, bringing
all of their hard earned acting skills to the
fore. A reward for staying the course and
a reminder of their time with us, we wish
them all the best with their chosen paths
as they launch into the big wide world.
Can I also take this opportunity to thank
all of the back stage crew listed in this
programme, whose hard work has made the
show possible, working round the difficult
availability constraints at holiday time.
Richard Watts
Chairman, Dynamo Youth Theatre
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From the Director
Welcome to Dynamo’s annual Sixth Form
production, which as always, aims to
celebrate the many years of membership
of the Senior members of the Company
who are about to “retire” and embark
on the next stage of their lives.
For those of us who have known these young
people for many years, this production
causes us mixed feelings. While we’re
obviously very proud and aware of their
commitment and personal development
during their combined service of almost
50 years, saying farewell to such a talented
section of the Company, will leave a large
hole that will be naturally hard to fill.
Once again this year, a comedy is the
favoured performance option by the cast,
so hopefully tonight’s performance of “The
Foreigner” will meet their aspirations.
Working intensively for a period of two weeks,
a production of this type offers our members a
different learning experience, especially in the
sense of adopting a “method” approach towards
the development of personal characterisation.
Indeed, as I write these notes, the cast have
just experienced a visit to the Spinnaker Tower,
where they have had to convince the innocent
general public of their American personalities!
I would like to thank the whole cast, for
both their enthusiasm and professionalism
during the rehearsal period, as well as our
long suffering backstage crew, who have given
up so much of their spare time, to try and
ensure that our Senior members are given
the most positive experience possible.
Thank you for your support tonight.
Andrew Bowker
Artistic Director, Dynamo Youth Theatre
The scene is Betty Meeks’ Fishing Lodge Resort,
Tilghman County, Georgia, USA, often visited
by “Froggy” LeSeuer, a British demolition
expert who occasionally runs training sessions
at a nearby army base. This time “Froggy” has
brought along a friend, a pathologically shy
young man named Charlie who is overcome
with fear at the thought of making conversation
with strangers. So before leaving, “Froggy”
tells all assembled that Charlie is from an
exotic country and speaks no English…….
The time is the recent past.
Act I
Scene 1
Scene 2
Evening
The following morning
Act II
Scene 1
Scene 2
Afternoon, two days later
That evening
Cast
Froggy LeSuer
Chris Thomas
Catherine Simms
Charlie Baker
Harry Stroud
Owen Musser
Barney Walsh
Betty Meeks
Lucy Wickham
Elland Simms
Josh Bennett
Rev David Marshall Lee
Rufus Cameron
Rachel Hogarth
Crew
Front of House
Tricia Roberts, Jayne Green
Health and Safety
Photographs
Hair and make-up
Set Design
Tony Goodbody,
Mo Whiting
Paul Burrows
Linda Stimpson and cast
Graham Frost
Set Construction
Nigel Wade,
Wayne Thomas, Kevin West, Nick Haward,
Richard Watts, Dan Stroud, Hugh Cairns,
Ivor Copeland, Callum Cairns, Mal Sturgess
Set Painting
Bev Wade, Jennie Wade,
Mark Remnant, Beth Howard, Sally Stroud,
Sarah Sweatman, The Cast
Costumes
Kate Walsh
Lights
Barry Fletcher
Sound
Ben Fletcher
Programme Design
Properties
Publicity
Lynne Rough, Mary Fletcher
Lucy Flannery, Richard Watts,
Tricia Roberts, Alex Booth
Stage Management
Production Manager
Director
Alex Booth
Callum Cairns,
Tony Goodbody
Mo Whiting
Andrew Bowker
Chris Thomas
Josh Bennett
From my very first show ‘Bizarre’ to my last, ‘The
Foreigner’, I have enjoyed every performance I have
undertaken in the 8 years of my Dynamo life. I don’t
know what is going to fill the DYT size hole that will be
left in my life when I leave. My memories from DYT are
wonderful, diverse and endless and I wouldn’t change
any of it. In truth there have been slightly stressful times
but all the stress is worth it when a performance comes
together! In September I will be taking the next step of
my life at Reading University studying chemistry. I can
really say I wouldn’t be the person I am today if it was
not for Dynamo. Thanks to all the DYT community from
backstage crew to performers.
Dynamo has really helped me over the years. I
joined Dynamo when I was in year 9 and I was extremely
shy and had no confidence either. Dynamo has really
helped with my shyness and helped me build up my
confidence. I still remember my audition and how shy I
was and the difference between then and now is
quite amazing, considering I found it impossible to talk in
front of people back then and now I have a main part in
this play. I always felt comfortable in Dynamo and never
felt out place like I do in places like school. I am going to
miss Dynamo when I leave and go on to university as it
has been a huge part of my life.
Barney Walsh
Since my audition in 2007 in which Andrew (not Andy)
merely commented on the length of my hair, I have
thoroughly enjoyed my time at Dynamo despite that
heartbreaking experience at the very beginning of my
campaign (a moment that affects my self esteem to this
day). In all seriousness, the time I have spent here over
the past seven years has been extremely fulfilling and
I will look back on my time here with great happiness
and pride. This company has given me a wealth of
opportunities, and for that I am truly grateful.
Rachel Hogarth
I joined Dynamo at the age of eleven. Being at Dynamo
has helped me realise that my true passion is for Musical
Theatre, and has given me the confidence to decide to
study it more at Southdowns college, which I have now
completed with a D*DD, and hopefully one day I will
become one of those stars on stage I have always admired!
I found it a great benefit joining the company, and making
new friends has helped me through a difficult time with
my dad being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s when I was 13. I
feel like I have made friends for life and I would like to
thank everyone for the support you have given me!
Lucy Wickham
It’s been an interesting 5 years at Dynamo. I’ve had a great
time, learnt a lot and made some brilliant friends. Cheers
to everyone! I’m off to the University of Manchester next
week to study History and Politics.
Rufus Cameron
My time at DYT has been one of unholy amounts of
McDonald’s, questionable singing dancing and acting, and
fantastic memories. Like directing my own show or
performing at the Kings Theatre and scarring /scaring
children and adults alike as Captain Hook or Thénardier.
The memories I’ve gained are going to stay with me
forever. The thing I think I have gained most however,
apart from scaring children, has been confidence. People
don’t generally think that I’m an insecure person but I
believe that it was DYT that has given me that
self-reassurance and self-belief to get though anything,
even surviving Mr Andrew Bowker. I’m going to miss the
10 till 10’s and scrubbing myself in the shower at one in
the morning. Thank you DYT for a great 7 years! What’s
next for me is that I hope to audition and go to drama
school and if I don’t get in I’ll take an “extended” gap
year, but who knows what the future holds for there may
be a starring role just around the corner.
Harry Stroud
I joined Dynamo aged 12, not really sure what to expect
from this youth theatre that a friend had recommended.
I knew a couple of people (one of them being Andrew
Bowker, my Year 5 teacher at Bosmere!) but that didn’t
help to prevent the nerves I felt as I stood in front of
the company and performed a rendition of ‘Cecil is a
Caterpillar’ with a dodgy lisp for my audition. But there’s
no doubt that that minute of terror was worth the years
of enjoyment that I’ve had from Dynamo. It’s like being
part of a family. My time here has given me confidence,
friendship and most importantly a whole host of memories
- here I’ve been lucky enough to share some great times
with some great people. I’m off to read Chemistry at the
University of Bristol, and whether I will continue to
pursue amateur dramatics is something I am unsure of.
But Dynamo, without a shadow of a doubt, has played
a massive role throughout my childhood, shaping me to
become who I am today, and this company is one which
I’ll hold close to my heart forever.
Organisations that have helped with
this Dynamo production
St Faith’s Church
MG Imaging
Many thanks to St Faith’s Church for their
cooperation in our use of St Faith’s Hall for our
rehearsals, set construction and performance.
Many thanks for the production of the large
promotional canvas banner, displayed at the
church. MG Imaging offer a full range of print,
copy and signage services from 15b South
Street ( opposite the Old House at Home)
Rob Paul Studios
Many thanks for supplying the photography.
Rob Paul Studios are a family studio that
offers its clients a quality service that
is professional yet friendly and relaxed.
RobPaulStudios.com 02392 455255
[email protected] (023) 9247 4727
Stone & Fire
Soles of Emsworth
Unit 3 Station Approach, Emsworth, Hampshire
46 High Street , Emsworth 02143 376747
for the loan of some props.
for the loan of some props.
The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
Thanks to the staff of The Spring who have been
so helpful to the backstage crew of this show.
The Snow Queen
by Ron Nicol, based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson
The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, Havant,
8th, 9th, 10th and 15th, 16th, 17th January 2015 at 7:30pm
with matinees on Saturdays 10th and 17th at 2.30pm
The Snow Queen is an amateur youth production presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD.
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And Are Aged Between 11 - 18,
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Steve Weaver, Membership Secretary
02392 498117
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