- Phoenix Creative Arts
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- Phoenix Creative Arts
WEST SIDE STORY Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins. Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Entire original production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffiths & Harold Prince by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK. DAPA PRODUCTIONS DAPA Productions in association with Epsom Playhouse present DAPA PRODUCTIONS is the production arm of Dorking Academy of Performing Arts, a parttime performing arts school for children and adults which has been established in Dorking since 2001, and more recently in Horsham and East Grinstead. DAPA has staged a variety of shows including: Cinderella (2003) – The Leatherhead Theatre Stepping Out (2004) – The Leatherhead Theatre Bugsy Malone (2004) – Epsom Playhouse Billy (2005) – Chequer Mead Theatre, East Grinstead The Wiz (2005) – The Leatherhead Theatre Pendragon (2006) – Epsom Playhouse Dracula Spectacula (2006) – Chequer Mead Theatre, East Grinstead Les Misérables (Schools Edition) (2006) – Epsom Playhouse Copacabana (2007) – Epsom Playhouse DAPA Productions exists to extend and expand the performance opportunities offered to children and adults in Surrey and Sussex. The aim of DAPA is to produce musicals which are performed to the highest standard in local professional venues with any profits from performances going towards subsequent productions. Our next production will be Sweet Charity here at Espom Playhouse on the 10th-12th January 2008. If you would like more information about becoming a member (whether on stage or back-stage), a registered friend, or a sponsor, please call us on 01306 881488. Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS Based on an original concept by JEROME ROBBINS ALEX BROWN as Tony LYDIA MARCAZZO as Maria HARRY McENTIRE as Riff REBECCA BLAKE as Anita LUKE BRADY as Bernardo GEOFF COLLINS as Doc NEIL MAYALL as Lt. Shrank MICHAEL ROSSI as Officer Krupke and REBECCA ALLINGHAM RUTH ANGUS FAYE BAILEY CHRIS BROWN ELANA BRYAN DANIEL BURNS RACHEL CHILES GABI DEMPSEY ARIF DOGANSOY AMY DRIES ROSITA GIBBONS CHARLOTTE GLASS THOMAS HEATH-SMITH KATHRYN HINCHLIFFE JODIE IZZARD HANNAH JELLY CHRISTINA JERRUM MATTHEW JORDAN EDD JUDGE REBECCA KING DANIEL LEE-CROSS DUNCAN MITCHELL ELLA MOSLEY ANNE McGOUGH DARRYL OAKLEY SAMANTHA PARKER CATHY POPLETT CHRIS POPLETT MARCUS POWER JEREMY ROBERTS EMMA SHERMER AMY STEVENSON LOUISE TRIGG MIKE WHETNALL Dance Captains RUTH ANGUS REBECCA ALLINGHAM FAYE BAILEY LUKE BRADY ALEX BROWN HANNAH JELLY MATTHEW JORDAN Stage Manager JANE BEAN Lighting Designed by KEVIN WARD Lighting Assistants Sound Assistant KAREN WARD & JO CULLEN ED STAINES Sound Designed by ALEX MARCHANT Costumes by SHARON BAILEY Produced by GAIL LOWE & JAMIE CORDELL Director/Choreographer GAIL LOWE Musical Director JAMIE CORDELL The Directors would like to thank Trevor Mitchell and all the staff at Epsom Playhouse for their help and support during this production The Cast Tony .......................................Alex Brown The Jets Riff ...................................Harry McEntire Diesel .......................................Edd Judge Action..............................Jeremy Roberts A-Rab ....................................Chris Brown Big Deal ......................Tom Heath-Smith Snowboy ............................Chris Poplett Anybody’s ............................Louise Trigg Baby John ...........................Daniel Burns Gee-Tar.............................Mike Whetnall Velma........................Rebecca Allingham Graziella ..................................Amy Dries Mini .....................................Hannah Jelly Clarice .................................Rachel Chiles Pauline.............................Charlotte Glass Jet Girls .............................Cathy Poplett, Kathryn Hinchliffe Maria...............................Lydia Marcazzo The Sharks Bernardo ................................Luke Brady Anita .................................Rebecca Blake Chino.............................Matthew Jordan Pepe ..................................Arif Dogansoy Luis .....................................Darryl Oakley Indio ..................................Marcus Power Anxious .........................Daniel Lee-Cross José ................................Duncan Mitchell Enrico .................................Jack Adelaide Rosalia ..............................Gabi Dempsey Consuela ...............................Ruth Angus Teresita..................................Elana Bryan Francisca ..........................Rosita Gibbons Estella .....................................Faye Bailey Margaritta.......................Emma Shermer Shark Girls ...................Samantha Parker, Rebecca King, Jodie Izzard, Christina Jerrum, Anne McGough, Ella Mosley, Amy Stevenson Other Players Lt. Shrank...............................Neil Mayall Officer Krupke ...................Michael Rossi Doc ......................................Geoff Collins Glad Hand ..............................Mandi Cox Girl ..................................Emma Shermer Alex Brown – Tony Alex has been with DAPA for the past four years, during which time he has performed the roles of Dandy Dan (Bugsy Malone), Billy (Billy), Arthur (Pendragon), Valjean (Les Misérables) and Rico (Copacabana). Alex’s future plans involve further training at one of the London Drama Schools. Lydia Marcazzo – Maria Lydia is 15 years old and attends Reigate School where she is studying GSCE Drama. Last year she played Rizzo in Grease for the school production. At DAPA she has been part of Les Misérables and also in Copacabana, playing Gladys. Her ambition is to continue singing and one day take part in a West End show. The Jets (above) & The Sharks (below) Luke Brady – Bernardo Louise Trigg – Anybodys Luke has been with DAPA for nearly four years and has been involved in many productions. Credits include – The Wizard (The Wiz), Merlin (Pendragon), Edward (Blood Brothers), Marius (Les Misérables) and Tony (Copacabana). Louise has just completed a National Diploma in Performing Arts, graduating at triple Distinction level. She hopes to progress onto an acting degree at an accredited drama school in the near future. Past productions include: Judy in Too Much Punch For Judy, Blue in Connections, Glimmer in The Black Remote, Linda in Blood Brothers, Juliet in Romeo & Juliet and Guinevere in Pendragon. In September Luke starts a full time two year performing Arts course at Hurtwood House. Rebecca Blake – Anita Rebecca is from the U.S.A. and has now been performing with DAPA for the past two years. She made her first U.K. appearance in their production of Les Misérables (2006). Some of her other roles have been Jane (Salad Days), Narrator (Blood Brothers), Lucifer (A Deal with the Devil), and Truvy (Steel Magnolias). Rebecca will attend the University of Leeds this September to read Theatre and Performance Studies, after which she hopes to pursue a career in Theatre. Neil Mayall – Lt. Shrank Harry McEntire – Riff Harry has performed many times with DAPA, playing parts such as Enjolras in Les Misérables, Arthur in Pendragon and Mickey in Blood Brothers. Harry recently performed as Chiron in the critically acclaimed DDOS production of Titus Andronicus. He sings for ‘The Black Tie Band’, a local jazz band who are playing at the Edinburgh Festival this summer. A member of Southside Players in London since 2005. Michael has appeared in Twelve Angry Men, The Visit and Wyrd Sisters. He is soon to be seen in a new Channel Five Series playing a vet! Matthew Jordan - Chino Matthew has been with DAPA for 3 years in which time he has played a variety of roles including The Scarecrow (The Wiz), The Bishop of Digne (Les Misérables) and Sam Silver (Copacabana). His time with DAPA has confirmed his thoughts of wanting to take up a career in Acting. This is Neil’s first production with DAPA, and it is fair to say that he falls a little outside the normal age range of the group! Neil’s recent roles elsewhere include Dracula, Mr Toad (Wind in the Willows), Juror 10 (Tweleve Angry Men), all with Southside Players in Balham, and Ivan in Art (DDOS). Michael Rossi – Officer Krupke Geoff Collins – Doc Geoff has been involved in theatre for most of his life including over 50 years with DDOS, playing such roles as Fagin in Oliver, Professor Higgins in My Fair Lady and Henry in Lion in Winter. Geoff says “It has been a real pleasure to be in a DAPA production with such talented and enthusiastic young people. WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE IN OUR NEXT SHOW? See back of programme for details. Synopsis ACT 1 The act begins with a conflict between two rival teenage gangs, the “American” Jets and the “Puerto Rican“ Sharks. The boys are struggling for control of the neighbourhood and the police are under pressure to control the growing conflict. The Jet gang leader convinces his friend Tony to re-join the Jets at the neighbourhood dance, where he plans to challenge the Sharks to an all out rumble. Tony reluctantly agrees, but sees himself growing away from the gang and envisions a different, better future. Maria, the sister of the Shark leader Bernardo, works with Anita, (Bernardo’s girlfriend) in a bridal shop. Like Tony, she is full of hope. Bernardo arrives with Chino, a quiet intense member of the Sharks, whom Maria’s family have selected for her to marry. At the dance Glad Hand tries to integrate the two sides without success and the gangs soon divide out to their own sides. Tony and Maria however, see one another and fall in love. The romantic idyll is interrupted when an enraged Bernardo roughly pulls Maria from Tony’s arms and sends her home. Riff and Bernardo arrange a war council at the local drug store, considered neutral ground. Tony finds Maria and whilst serenading her declares his love. Meanwhile, the Shark girls argue over the differences between Puerto Rico and America. The war council is interrupted by Lt. Schrank, the local detective, but not before the gangs have agreed terms for the rumble. Tony meets Maria at the bridal shop where they dream of their wedding. She begs Tony to stop the fight and he agrees. At the rumble, Tony tries to stop the fight, but Bernardo provokes him and ridicules his attempt to make peace. Riff and Bernardo get in a fight involving knives and as Tony tries to stop it, Bernardo stabs Riff. In a blind fury, Tony kills Bernardo. The sirens scream; everyone runs except Tony, who stands transfixed at what he has done. Anybodys, helps Tony to escape, just in time. ACT 2 Unaware of the tragedy under the highway, Maria daydreams with her friends about being in love. Chino enters with the news that Tony has killed Bernardo. Left alone, Maria is praying when Tony arrives to win her forgiveness. They declare their determination to be together, imagining a world where they can live in peace and harmony. In an alley, Officer Krupke questions A-Rab and Baby John about the rumble. After they run away, the Jets reform and ridicule Krupke. Anita arrives at Maria’s apartment. Tony escapes through the window, telling Maria to meet him at Doc’s so they can run away together. Anita realises what has happened and turns on Maria in fury. When Maria explains, Anita realises how much Maria loves Tony and warns her that Chino has a gun and is planning to murder Tony. Schrank arrives to question Maria and Anita agrees to go to Doc’s to tell Tony to wait for her. Anita is prevented from reaching Tony by the Jets who verbally and physically taunt her, only prevented from raping her when Doc arrives. In her fury and humiliation, Anita lies and tells the Jets Chino has killed Maria. Doc tells Tony, who is hiding in the cellar. With Maria and his dreams for the future gone, Tony runs out to find Chino, begging for Chino to kill him too. On the street, he finds Maria alive, but as they run towards each other, Chino appears and shoots Tony. He dies in Maria’s arms. Maria takes Chino’s gun and tells everyone that hatred is what killed Tony and the others. She collapses in grief and her words and actions bring the cycle of violence to an end. Scenes and Musical Numbers ACT 1 ACT 2 Scene 1 – The Neighbourhood, 5pm Scene 1 – An Apartment, 9.15pm Prologue – The Orchestra 1. Jet Song – Riff, The Jets Scene 2 – A Yard, 5.30pm 2. Something’s Coming – Tony Scene 3 – Bridal Shop, 6pm Scene 4 – Dance Hall, 10pm 3. Dance at The Gym – Instrumental 4. Blues 4a. Promenade 4b. Mambo 4c. Cha-Cha 4d. Meeting Scene 4e. The Jump 5. Maria – Tony Scene 5 – Alleyway, 11pm 6. Balcony Scene – Maria, Tony 7. America – Anita, Rosalia, Girls Scene 6 – Drugstore, Midnight 8. Cool – Riff, Jets Scene 7 – Bridal Shop, The Next Day, 5.30pm 9. One Hand, One Heart – Tony, Maria Scene 8 – The Neighbourhood, 6pm 10. Tonight – Maria, Tony, Anita, Riff, Bernardo Scene 9 – Under The Highway, 9pm 11. The Rumble – Instrumental 12. I Feel Pretty – Maria, Girls 13. Ballet Sequence – Tony, Maria, Girl 13a. Ballet Sequence 13b. Transition 13c. Scherzo 13d. Somewhere 13e. Procession and Nightmare Scene 2 – An Alleyway, 10pm 14. Gee, Officer Krupke – Jets Scene 3 – An Apartment, 11.30pm 15. A Boy Like That – Anita, Maria 16. I Have A Love – Anita, Maria Scene 4 – Drugstore, 11.40pm Scene 5 – Cellar Scene 6 – Neighbourhood, Midnight 17. Finale – Maria, Tony GAIL LOWE – Director/Choreographer/Producer Gail obtained an honours degree in Drama and Theatre Studies at Royal Holloway College, London University and later went on to take an MA in Choreography at Middlesex University. She has been involved in theatre and performing arts all her life and is also a professional video and multimedia producer/director. Gail has produced and directed many theatre productions including Fiddler on the Roof, Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls, Les Misérables, Copacabana, Pippin, Stepping Out, Billy and Pendragon. Gail is a qualified dance teacher with the United Kingdom Alliance of Professional Teachers of Dancing (UKA) and has competed at national level in ballroom and Latin and as part of a successful Latin Formation Team. JAMIE CORDELL – Musical Director/Producer Jamie began his musical training as a junior exhibitioner at Trinity College of Music, London. While there he sang in many of London's concert venues, including St John's Smith Square and the Queen Elizabeth Hall. He subsequently studied both as an undergraduate and postgraduate at the University of Surrey, specialising in performance and conducting. Jamie is conductor of Beare Green and Newdigate Choral Society and previously musical director for JSD Theatre Company and Dorking Dramatic & Operatic Society. Show work includes Godspell, Matchgirls, Oklahoma, Oliver, Annie, Fiddler on the Roof, 42nd Street, Guys and Dolls, Stepping Out, Copacabana, Pendragon and Les Misérables. Orchestra Reed 1 ..............................Geoff Williams Reed 2................................Simon Frigate Reed 3...................................Sam Walker Reed 4 ................................Dave Emmott Trumpet 1..........................Phil Singleton Trumpet 2 ..........................Emily Sargent Horn ...........................Rad Denyer-Green Trombone...........................Chris Colbran Drums ......................................Tom Early Percussion ...........................Alex Duggan Guitar .......................................Shane Hill Piano ...............................Debbie Warren Keyboard .......................Ian Twentyman Violin 1 .............................Michelle Lewis Violin 2 .....................................Anne Fice Violin 3............................Alison Williams Cello ...................................Paul Starbuck Bass......................................Philip Bishop Production Team Stage Manager........................Jane Bean DSM..............................Melanie Edwards Eric Williams Sound Designer ...............Alex Marchant Sound Technician ....................Ed Staines Lighting Designer ...............Kevin Ward Lighting Technician.............Karen Ward, Jo Cullen Crew ...................................Richard Pike, Anthony White Costumes .......Sharon Bailey, Jill Spinney Props .......................................Mandi Cox Set ..............................Scenic Projects Ltd Chaperones ...........................Mandi Cox, Debs Wilson, Jill Spinney Graphic Design....................Squiggle Ltd DAPA PRODUCTIONS IS PROUD TO BE AFFILIATED TO NODA The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) was founded in 1899 and has a membership of over 2,300 amateur societies and 3,000 individual enthusiasts throughout the UK, staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in a wide variety of performance venues, ranging from the country's leading professional theatres to tiny village halls. youth groups to adult companies which meet the needs of all levels of both performers, whether dramatic or musical, and enthusiasts involved backstage, front of house or administration. Each production created is a genuine community event. NODA is divided into eleven Areas each headed by an Area Councillor who sits on the National Council (the ruling body of the Association), supported by a network of Regional Representatives. These 180 volunteers are the vital link to the grass roots of the Association, the amateur theatre companies. The Association is administered from its Headquarters, with a knowledge and friendly staff able to deal with virtually any enquiry relating to amateur theatre. There is a broad spectrum of ages involved in amateur theatre nationwide, from a burgeoning number of • To help amateur societies and individuals achieve the highest standard of best practice and performance. Cranio-sacral, paediatric and traditional osteopathy Treatment for all the family Ockley Court Chiropractic Clinic The Farmyard, Coles Lane, Ockley, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5LS Tel: 01306 711411 NODA aims: • To give a shared voice to the amateur theatre sector. • To provide leadership and advice to enable amateur theatre to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century. The National Operatic and Dramatic Association NODA House, 58-60 Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 2RZ Tel: 0870 7702480 Fax: 0870 7702490 email: [email protected] website: www.noda.org.uk DAPA Productions next musical will be... SWEET CHARITY 10th-12th January 2008 at Epsom Playhouse Box Office:01372 742555 Open Auditions for 14–20 year olds on Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th July 2007 Call 01306 881488 for details & audition pack DAPA SUMMER SCHOOL 2007 PRESENTS (7-13 year olds) Join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! This fast-paced stage adaptation of Alice in Wonderland features updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as “I’m Late,” “The Un-birthday Song” and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.” The course will culminate in a performance on the final day Date: 13th –18th August 2007 Time: 10am-4pm Venue: The Hut in Westcott. (14-19 year olds) Written specially for this course, “60 shows in 90 minutes” is a fast moving musical extravaganza. Journey through a selection of West End and Broadway hits and also experience some of the more unusual musicals from the 20th Century. The course will culminate in a performance on the final day. Date: 20th –25th August 2007 Time: 10am-4pm Venue: The Hut in Westcott Summer school courses are priced at £120 per student (Sibling concessions £90) For more information and an application form Please Contact us on Tel: 01306 881488