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Music and Lyrics by Lopez and Book by Based on an Original Concept by This amateur production isand given byJeff permission Marx of Orchestrations and JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD on behalf of Arrangements by MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York. Puppets made by Paul Jomain www.Qpuppets.co.uk Hello and welcome to The Palace Theatre Video Animation Design by for this production of ‘’ by the Robert Lopez Little Theatre . We are delighted to be the first local society to tackle this show and the whole cast have thoroughly enjoyed Avenue Q has not been putting the production together. Of course, a show such as ‘Avenue Q’ is not without its difficulties and our authorised or approved by cast members have had the challenge of mastering first rate puppetry skills, as well as the usual process of The world premiere of the Company or learning lines, lyrics and choreography. They have all worked exceptionally hard and it is difficult to believe they had never touched a puppet until January this year! The whole cast were also fortunate enough to receive AVENUE Q was presented by , which have workshop training from puppeteering legend Nigel Plaskitt. Nigel has worked on such projects as The Muppet the and The no responsibility for its content. Christmas Carol, Labyrinth and Doctor Who and is also the hand inside ‘Monkey’, the much loved PG Tips New Group, , puppet. He also had the task of training the cast for ’s West End production of ‘Avenue Q’ February 2003. AVENUE Q and its subsequent National Tour. He now runs ‘Q Puppets’ along with Paul Jomain, who built the puppets for premiered on Broadway at Mackintosh’s productions where they created all the furry folk we share the stage with tonight. the Golden Theatre on July If you’re a fan of a hilarious night at the theatre, then why not join us later this month for our production of Neil 31, 2003, produced by Kevin Simon’s ‘The Odd Couple – Female Version’ upstairs in the Dixon Studio. You can also join us again in October, McCollum, Robyn Goodman, here in the main house, for our enchanting production of ‘The Witches of Eastwick’, where our cast members , Vineyard will be required to add yet another skill to their CV – flying! Theatre and The New Group. But for now, sit back, relax and brace yourself for the most outrageous show you’ve seen for years... Welcome to “Avenue Q”! Darren Harper – Chairman Director’s Note Scenes & Musical Numbers Well – here we are. It’s been an interesting few months here at LTC. ‘Avenue Q’ has been a different sort of challenge for us – and we do like a good challenge! The first challenge, obviously, was that we have never worked with puppets before, but assuming that it ACT ONE ACT TWO couldn’t be any harder than ‘children or animals’, we threw ourselves into it by attending a tremendously Scene 1 – Intro / Graduation / On the Avenue Scene 1 – Princeton’s Apartment / New York City useful (not to mention tremendously enjoyable) workshop on puppetry skills held by two of the people The Avenue Q Theme ...... Company Entr’acte responsible for making and operating various types of puppets on many shows and films. The next What Do You Do With a B.A. In English? ...... Princeton There Is Life Outside Your Apartment ...... Company challenge was that the cast had to learn the entire script and score before anything could be set, as it is It Sucks To Be Me ...... Brian, Kate Monster, Scene 2 – On the Avenue impossible to hold a script whilst using two hands to operate a puppet! ...... Rod, Nicky, Christmas Eve, The More You Ruv Someone . . Christmas Eve, Kate Monster we got underway, the puppets took us over completely – you could hardly hold any conversation Scene 2 – Nicky and Rod’s Apartment Scene 3 – Kate’s Apartment without some puppet or other interrupting! And now that we have reached show week – well, they have If You Were Gay ...... Nicky Scene 4 – Princeton’s Apartment turned into bigger divas than we ever thought possible. They want their own dressing room, ambient Scene 3 – Princeton’s Apartment Scene 5 – The Avenue temperatures, good ventilation and demand extreme cleanliness. But it’s OK – we’ve found a small broom cupboard for the rest of us to use! Purpose ...... Princeton & Moving Boxes Schadenfreude ...... Gary Coleman, Nicky Scene 4 – On the Avenue Scene 6 – / Street Corner It will be very strange without them next week, especially as we have all become used to talking to the Everyone’s A Little Bit Racist . . . . Princeton, Kate Monster, Scene 7 – The Hospital space somewhere near a person’s right shoulder, rather than looking anyone in the eye! I think we will all miss them dearly when they’ve gone, as they’ve become part of the LTC family. We hope you love these ...... Gary Coleman, Brian, Christmas Eve Scene 8 – On the Avenue characters as much as we do. Scene 5 – Kate’s Apartment / On the Avenue Scene 9 – Empire State Building / A Corner / The Hospital The Internet Is For Porn . . . .Kate Monster, Trekkie Monster, I Wish I Could Go Back To College ...... Kate Monster, Finally, it has been a great honour to work with such a dedicated, passionate and professional cast and ...... Brian, Gary Coleman, Rod, Princeton ...... Nicky, Princeton crew and I would like to thank them, and my long-suffering family, for all their enthusiasm and support. Scene 6 – On the Avenue Scene 10 – On the Avenue I hope you enjoy the show. Scene 7 – Kate’s Apartment The Money Song ...... Company Jo Ellis-Bailey Cast A Mix Tape ...... Kate Monster Scene 11 – On the Avenue Princeton ...... Scene 8 – Around the Clock Café There’s A Fine, Fine Line (Reprise) . . Princeton, Kate Monster Jamie Redgate Kate Monster ...... I’m Not Wearing Underwear Today ...... Brian B.A. In English (Reprise) ...... Newcomer Laura Harper Nicky ...... Special ...... Lucy For Now ...... Company Darren Harper & Tewes Rod ...... Scene 9 – Kate’s Apartment / Entire Street Kane Davis Trekkie Monster ...... You Can Be As Loud As The Hell You Want ...... Julian Cottee & Lianne Larthe Lucy the Slut ...... (When You’re Makin’ Love ) . . . . Gary Coleman & Company Louisa Strachan The Bad Idea Bears ...... Gemma Carracher, John Blatchford Scene 10 – Nicky and Rod’s Apartment / Kate’s Apartment Synopsis Mrs. T ...... Fantasies Come True . . . . . Rod, Princeton, Kate Monster Claire Wilson Brian ...... Scene 11 – Kate’s Apartment AVENUE Q is not the most upmarket of New York streets Tim Cater and is about as far away from Park Avenue as you can get, Christmas Eve ...... Scene 12 – On The Avenue (The Wedding) Sharon Allwright but it is home to some lively and off the wall characters Gary Coleman ...... My Girlfriend, Who Lives In Canada ...... Rod Lashanna Levine performed by an unholy comedic alliance of humans and ‘Purpose’ Boxes ...... Simon Bristoe, Claire Wilson, Kane Davis There’s A Fine, Fine Line ...... Kate Monster puppets! Princeton, a bright-eyed college graduate, has Ricky ...... just moved to this neighbourhood as he desperately tries Newcomer ...... Simon. Bristoe to follow his dreams and discover his ever-elusive purpose Additional Vocals ...... Kane Davis in life. A tiny bank balance, the distraction of a busty blonde Chris Jolly, Chris Lidgard and a variety of weird and wonderful friends and neighbours lead Princeton on a hilarious story of self-discovery.

“DON’T PASS

J A M ME BY JUST Name: I E Kate MonsterSincere R E D BECAUSE I’M Personality: GATE COVERED IN Occupation: Jamie’s journey into the world of amateur dramatics started when he Kindergarten was only 12, playing a member of Fagin’s gang in ‘Oliver Twist’. From teaching here on he caught the bug and has been a member of many different FUR.” assistant theatre groups since. At 18, he took time out and was accepted into the London Drama Academy, but after a year he decided that Hobbies: professional theatre wasn’t for him and he returned to the amateur Laura joined LTC in 2006 for our award winning production of ‘Kiss stage – it was more fun and less stressful! Me Kate’ and she hasn’t looked back since. She has had the privilege Romantic movies, Jamie has been fortunate enough to play many roles over the of playing some brilliant roles over the years including Barbara/ walks and music... years. These include: Scarecrow (The Wizard of Oz), Rick (A Slice Bobby (Summer Holiday), Chiffon (Little Shop of Horrors), Natalie/Ed romance in general of Saturday Night), Perchik (), Anthony (Sweeny (All Shook Up) and Beaky (HONK!). She also played Alice (Alice in Todd) and Dennis (All Shook Up). Wonderland) for Dark Waters Productions. It’s been a challenge to operate a puppet and perform simultaneously, Laura cannot describe how excited she is to be playing Kate Monster but he has enjoyed every minute, even with the accompanying wrist as she has loved the show since the first time she saw it in the West and shoulder aches! End and it is somewhat of a ‘dream part’ for her. She has enjoyed the Name: When not on stage, you can find Jamie being a ‘stay at home’ dad challenge of remembering lines, singing, walking and puppeteering Princeton with his daughter or working on writing his novel. all at the same time – it has certainly not been easy! Personality: Laura serves on the LTC Committee as Social Entertainments Lost Manager and is also the Assistant Director on ‘Avenue Q’. SearchingOccupation: for my occupation “PLEASE DON’T

Hobbies: LET ME END UP R E

Adjusting to life in P the big city WORKING AT R A H A STARBUCKS.” LAUR Name: Louisa trained in singing, dancing and acting with both Santoy School of Dancing and Classique Trekkie Monster School of Ballet and Performing Arts. Her stage life began at the age of , when she appeared as Molly in a production of ‘’ at the Thameside Theatre in Grays. She went on to appear in Personality:

a number of musicals, plays and pantomimes, most notably as Audrey (Little Shop of Horrors) N and Sharon (A Slice of Saturday Night). Horny Occupation: A Louisa is also an accomplished singer/ having been in a 10 piece soul band and H electro band, ‘The Vanity Clause’, releasing original material and playing at music festivals and Internet pornography C venues such as Proud Galleries and Café De Paris. A R This is her first production with LTC and she is excited to be bringing Lucy the Slut to life. Hobbies: L T Internet pornography OUISA S

“GUILT IS FOR AMATEURS.”

“ME LOVE GIRLS OF Name:Lucy The Slut ALL DIMENSIONS. Hellraiser Personality: Shacking ESPECIALLY TWO.” Occupation: This is Julian’s third show with LTC. He was in the chorus for ‘’ and ‘HONK!’ so he is

up with every man in delighted to have a named role in “Avenue Q”. And this is not just any role, but Trekkie Monster! J sight. Except Trekkie Julian has been a fan of the show since he first saw it in the West End in 2007 and has always U L wanted to play the outrageous fur ball that is Trekkie. He has enjoyed every second of the I Monster rehearsals, including the excellent puppet workshop. In his time with LTC he has played a thug, A N Avoiding angry an overtly camp goose and now plays an internet-obsessed pervert, so he is certainly building C Hobbies: up a reputation. He is beginning to wonder whether he has been type-cast as Trekkie! O TTEE wives and girlfriends Julian currently teaches History at Shoebury High School which he thoroughly enjoys. “SAY, ROD, Nicky Name:

CAN I Personality: Happy-go-Lucky S K VI BORROW Occupation: ANE DA TWENTY Mooching off of Rod. Hobbies: Kane has been performing since he was three: Pestering Rod, indeed, the huge to be on stage seems BUCKS?” sleeping in late, to be in his blood. He has been a member of LTC for many years now and has been involved both staying up late, on the production and the performance side of pestering Rod. a show. ‘Avenue Q’ is one of Kane’s favourite Darren joined LTC whilst studying Performing Arts at college shows and he is very excited to be part of this back in 1999. Fifteen years later, he is on stage for the production. 26th time for the company where he is now serving as our Chairman. During this time, he has be fortunate enough The challenge of acting with a puppet has been to play some fantastic roles, including Bill Snibson (Me & great fun and incredibly rewarding, as it is very My Girl), Will Parker (Oklahoma), Tobias (), much out of the company’s comfort zone. Kane Seymour Krelbourne (Little Shop of Horrors) and, most Name: thinks that this show will continue to raise recently, Ugly in our October production of ‘HONK!’ Darren the bar LTC has continually pushed since its also directed our 2013 production of ‘42nd Street’. Rod creation many years ago. Personality: He is delighted to be involved in this production of ‘Avenue Secretly flamboyant Q’, a show he fell in love with the first time he saw it in London’s West End. InvestmentOccupation: Banker, comedian.

Hobbies: “BUT I’M NOT

Judy GarlandObscure trivia, D anything involving A HOMO- A R Broadway musicals, R Parcheesi, knitting. E WHATEVER.” N H ARPER This will be John’s second show with LTC, his first

being ‘HONK!’ where he played a variety of different

characters. Before joining LTC, he was involved in J “SOMETIMES

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playing a drunken sailor in ‘Les Misérables’. H E THERE’S NO After researching this show, John really took an interest N H

C in the character ‘Bad Idea Bear’ and was delighted B A LIGHT AT THE when he was successful in securing the role. L A R T R C G A END OF THE HFORD EMMA C TUNNEL. ‘Avenue Q’ is Gemma’s 10th production with LTC, and she has relished the opportunity to learn new performance skills in a show that is SOMETIMES “MORE DRINKS! somewhat out-of-the-ordinary for the company. Having played a varied spectrum of character roles over the years, IT’S ALL JUST MORE FUN! including Sandra (All Shook Up), Vampire Bride (Dracula), Phyllis (42nd Street) and Fluff (HONK!), Gemma feels that the mischievous TUNNEL.” Bad Idea Bear has possibly been the most fun of them all to portray. YAAAAAAAY!” As well as being the voice of a fluffy yellow puppet, Gemma also Lashanna Levine, who plays the part of Gary Coleman, is serves on the Committee as Communications Officer and manages delighted to making her debut with LTC. the LTC social networking sites. She studied /Dance for three years at Masters Performing Arts College and graduated in 2006. After graduation she went on to get an agent and has since been auditioning for West End musicals and commercials. She has just come back from Hamburg after auditioning for the role of Shenzi in ‘’. Lashanna has really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere at LTC rehearsals and is looking forward to playing this role in ‘Avenue Q’. Gary Name:Bad Idea Bears Name: Personality: Personality: Frustrated Persuasive L Occupation: A

Occupation: S Major child celebrity. Creative Thinkers... H Avenue Q’s handyman. A N Mayhem. N Hobbies: Hobbies: A LEVINE Getting to the next day with some dignity intact. This is Tim’s Ninth show appearing on stage for LTC, having otherwise been on directing or backstage duties. His credits include leading roles in ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’, ‘Hello Dolly’, ‘Kiss Me Kate’, ‘Copacabana’, ‘Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story’, ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and “BRIAN AND ‘’. Tim currently holds the record at LTC for attempting and failing at full nudity on the Palace stage, but fortunately other members have refrained from trying to take the record from him! I NEVER Tim and his wife Carla, also a member of LTC, have been married for seven years and have two children, Mia aged six and Charlie aged five. When not on stage or involved with family life, Tim’s T FIGHT. I other hobbies consist of glass blowing, arch welding and plate painting. IM C YELL, AND ATER HE DO WHAT “IT SUCKS TO BE BROKE AND I SAY.” UNEMPLOYED AND TURNING

Sharon has been a member of the LTC for 24 years and is now considered a ‘Life Member’ of the company. As well as being part THIRTY-THREE” Name: of the Chorus, she has had the opportunity to perform many leading Christmas Eve roles, including Nellie Forbush (South Pacific), Mabel (Mack & Mabel), Nancy (Oliver), Molly (7 Brides for 7 Brothers), Audrey (Little Shop of Personality: Horrors) Peggy (42nd Street) and Polly (). Feisty Sharon is looking forward to playing the role of Christmas Eve. Occupation: However, attempting to learn the script and score with a ten year old Brian Therapist (“But I around has been quite a challenge! Name: have no clients.”) Genial Personality: Wannabe

Hobbies: Hounding her S Occupation:

boyfriend, Brian H comedian. A Video games, R Hobbies: O N jokes, beer, Benny Hill

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Claire has appeared in many productions over the past 25 years, playing a wide range of roles including Marty (Grease), Sally Bowles (), Polly (The Boyfriend), Bianca/Lois Lane (Kiss Me Kate), Lawlor (42nd Street) and The part of Quincey. Since then Chris Charlie (Charlie Girl) and Serena (Fame). Since joining LTC in 2010, Simon Bristoe Lianne Larthe Cat (HONK!). He is very much has played various roles within Claire has appeared as Crystal (Little Shop of Horrors) and as Mary Simon’s interest in performance Lianne has been a member of looking forward to being part of the chorus for ‘42nd Street’ and Magdalene (Jesus Christ Superstar). and musical theatre began as a LTC for six years. During this time this production of ‘Avenue Q’. ‘HONK!’. During her time at LTC, Claire has also appeared in the chorus of child when he and his brother she has had the opportunity to ‘South Pacific’, ‘All Shook Up’ and ‘42nd Street’. She is very excited used to perform together to play some fabulous roles, such He now loves being involved in to be given the chance to play Mrs T. in ‘Avenue Q’. entertain friends and family. It Chris Jolly as Mimsie (Summer Holiday), theatre and finds it an amazing was this which spurred him on ‘Avenue Q’ is Chris’s 18th show Lottie (Mack & Mabel), Ronnette feeling to be on stage and to be to join the Dance World Stage with LTC having started in 2005 (Little Shop of Horrors), Sylvia involved in productions. He has School in Basildon which he when he appeared in ‘7 Brides (All Shook Up) and Maggie Jones really enjoyed rehearsals and attended through to his teens. At for 7 Brothers’. Over the years (42nd Street). Although Lianne considers ‘Avenue Q’ to be the he has enjoyed some great “CRABBY this time, he appeared in various thought playing a blood-sucking funniest show he has ever done. roles, including Ralph (Kiss Me Name: productions at the Towngate vampire bride in ‘Dracula’ was Kate), a Copa Boy (Copacabana), Mrs. T Theatre and worked with other challenging enough, she now Victoria Tewes OLD local groups. In later years, Audrey II (Little Shop realises that landing the role of Victoria joined LTC in 2012 and Personality: Simon was resident singer at of Horrors), Bartholomew – one the right arm operator for the the Players Retreat Bistro in of the twelve disciples (Jesus made her debut in ‘Dracula’. Crabby internet porn – loving Trekkie Occupation: BITCHES Westcliff. In 1993 he and his Christ Superstar) and a Goose ‘Avenue Q’ marks her fourth Monster could probably beat brother appeared in the music and other roles (HONK!). show with the company. Monster’s boss.Kate that! video for Pink Floyd’s ‘Shine On Outside LTC, Chris has been She started performing at the Hobbies: ARE THE You Crazy Diamond’ for inclusion involved in straight plays with age of three with the Jacqui in their Division Bell Tour. He a local drama society, featuring Chris Lidgard Cox Theatre Dance School and moralizing,Praying, lecturing, enjoys travelling, theatre, music as a warden (One Flew Over the This will be Chris’ 4th show was lucky enough to perform and punishing. Loves BEDROCK and history. Cuckoo’s Nest) and a British with LTC since joining the group at the London Palladium and working with children This year marks Simon’s sixth Airman (’Allo ’Allo). in 2012. His first time ever on Her Majesty’s Theatre. Although OF THIS show with LTC. Roles here have Chris has never laughed so stage as well as a first ever she works in London, Victoria included Jesus (Jesus Christ much during rehearsals and has principal role came with LTC’s is thrilled to be back on stage Superstar), Chad (All Shook Up), certainly had great fun preparing award winning production of and back to her musical theatre NATION!” Jonathan Harker (Dracula), Billy for ‘Avenue Q’. ‘Dracula’, where he played the roots. The Other Cast Members Nigel Plaskitt (Puppet Coach) - The Puppets Nigel Plaskitt has appeared commercials, another monkey as an actor in numerous TV in the music video The 33 puppets in this production of “Avenue Q” series, such as ‘Doctor Who’, have been hired from Paul Jomain and Nigel Plaskitt ‘Jam for the Ladies’ and yet ‘Angels’ and ‘Young At Heart’, (Qpuppets.co.uk). These names may mean nothing another monkey in a series of and various TV plays, and has to you, but it is highly likely that you will have seen commercials for BBC Freeview. also appeared sporadically over numerous examples of their work before. Paul has an This culminated in playing a twenty year period as the extensive background in puppet building and design Monkey in a new series of long suffering Malcolm for the and Nigel is an actor and puppetry consultant/coach. cold cure Vicks Sinex. For nine award-winning commercials for years between 1973 and 1981 PG Tips with Johnny Vegas. he created several characters As well as monkeys, he played and wrote for ATV’s pre-school Animal on ‘The X FACTOR’ for The Paul Jomain (Puppet Building, Design And children’s programme ‘Pipkins’. Muppets with Olly Murs singing Character Development) He assisted Phil Redmond with ‘Dance With Me Tonight’ and was the setting up of ‘Brookside’ for Paul studied Art and Design the Paranoid Android which the Voiceover and played several Channel 4. at Middlesex University and Henson’s Creature Shop made characters in ‘That Puppet Game For thirteen years he was one started his career working for for the movie of ‘The Hitchhikers Show’ for the BBC and The Jim THE CAST WITH PAUL JOMAIN of the principal performers on Kandor Architectural Model Guide To The Galaxy’. He also Henson Company. He performed & NIGEL PLASKITT Central Television’s ‘Spitting Makers. He quickly moved into made puppets for Henson’s for and co-ordinated the local talent building model sets for Carlton commercials and music videos. Image’, also acting as a consultant on versions of the on the next Muppet movie, ‘The TV and then worked extensively Having established his series for various European Muppets – Most Wanted’, for in theatre, assisting various set reputation as a puppet builder TV companies. He played The Disney – out in cinemas now! designers. After that he worked he recreated Monkey – probably Dormouse and The Baby in ‘Alice for the Tussauds Group on His connection with ‘Avenue Q’ his most well-known creation In Wonderland’ for Hallmark various models of rides in their began when he was consultant – for the PG Tips commercials Entertainment, and Moosey theme parks at Alton Towers and for the London version of the with Johnny Vegas. Mouse and about two hundred QPUPPETS.CO.UK IS PAUL AND NIGEL’S Chessington and on models of show for Cameron Mackintosh Paul spent six years refurbishing, different characters in four series their exhibitions in New York and JOINT VENTURE, BRINGING TOGETHER maintaining and recreating of Jim Henson Productions & and for the National Tour. He is . now consultant for ‘Peppa Pig’s ALL THE RELEVANT SKILLS THEY HAVE the puppets of ‘Avenue Q’ Carlton Television’s ‘Mopatop’s ACCUMULATED OVER THE YEARS. Paul then began working for for Cameron Mackintosh in Shop’. He then got a reputation Party’ and ‘Peppa Pig’s Treasure in the London’s West End and the for playing monkeys: he was Hunt’ in the West End and on a As you will see in the show, the puppets are essentially cast members: UK, at first making props and National UK Tour. He was then Monkey for the ITV Digital National UK tour. the actors operating them are subsumed by their puppets and they are costumes for ‘Mopatop’s Shop’ approached by Fiery Light – as one. It is thanks to the expertise of both Paul and Nigel – the design for ITV, but soon moving on to producers of children’s theatre and make-up of each puppet and the technique of puppetry – that this creating puppets for the show. shows – to create a set of is possible. Paul and Nigel have played a vital part in LTC’s preparation For two years he ran the Muppet puppet characters for ‘Peppa for ‘Avenue Q’. The cast would like to thank them for all their valuable workshop for ‘The Hoobs’, Pig’s Party’, a stage show based coaching at the puppet workshop. It was a fun day while being very a programme the Henson on the TV animation series, in informative. They are all looking forward to putting the training to good use and bringing the puppets to life. Company made for Channel the West End and UK National 4. He created other puppet Tour. He also created a new characters for Henson’s and was set of puppets for ‘Peppa Pig’s part of the build team for Marvin Treasure Hunt’ UK tour. For Little Theatre Company The Band Director & Choreographer...... Joanne Ellis-Bailey Keyboard 1 ...... Rachael Plunkett Musical Director/Chorus Master...... Paul Day Keyboard 2 ...... Clare Penfold Creative Director...... Darren Harper Reed ...... Robert Downing Assistant Director ...... Laura Harper Guitar ...... James Maltby Stage Manager ...... Tony Godman Bass ...... Tim Fletcher Deputy Stage Manager...... Lauren Ashton Drums ...... Shaun Bajnoczky Set...... Scenery Hire Ltd Puppet Manager ...... Jan Mansfield Assistant Puppet Manager...... Hannah Allwright Joanne Ellis-Bailey Paul Day Tony Godman Robert Watson Lighting Design...... Robert Watson “YEAH THEY’RE DIRECTOR & MUSICAL DIRECTOR & STAGE MANAGER LIGHTING DESIGNER Lighting No. 2 ...... James Eaton CHOREOGRAPHER CHORUS MASTER Sound Engineer...... Harry Regan REAL!” Jo is one of LTC’s ‘All Rounders’ Paul has been involved in Tony studied Engineering at Rob enjoys lighting and Sound No. 2...... Krissy Lee having taken on a variety of musical theatre for many years Southend-on-Sea Technical designing for amateur dramatic Assistant Stage Manager/Properties...... Clare Lawler roles over the years. She has both in the pit as a musician, and College (1977/8) and since then societies and has worked Stage Crew ...... Ray Newby directed, choreographed and also onstage playing a variety of has enjoyed assisting many with LTC on numerous shows Puppets Supplied by...... Paul Jomain (Qpuppets.co.uk) chorus mistressed (!!!), as well roles. He was also the MD for the local amateur drama groups. including ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, as performing on stage in a 2013 Palace Theatre Summer For LTC he has been involved ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, Follow Spot Operators. . . . . Debbie Smallbone, Ron Couldridge variety of acting, singing and Youth Project and is excited to in the widest possible range of ‘Dracula’ and ‘HONK!’. Additional Lighting, Sound and AV Equipment. . . MRL Productions dancing roles where she has have been asked to MD the 2014 adventures in managing, making Rehearsal Pianists. . . Ed Burt, Maddie Maxwell, Rachael Plunkett When not involved in similar been married, murdered and Summer Youth production of ‘Our and mending things back stage. projects in theatre you will Front of House...... Doreen Goodfellow, Audrey Bott jilted on many occasions and House’ in this theatre in August. He was a spot operator on ‘Mack mainly find him working on Publicity Material and Programme Design . . . . . Bradley Green has even ended up as a witch and Mabel’, Stage Manager for Last year he successfully shows such as ‘Strictly Come Programme Photography...... Jeff Hooker and a mad woman! She has also ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and ‘42nd launched his own choir – aptly Dancing’, ‘Big Brother’, ‘X been our Treasurer since 1991 Street’, and Production Stage Programme Editor...... Sally Lightfoot named ‘The Show Choir’, which Factor’ and ‘The Voice’. As well (no – that’s not a misprint). Manager for ‘South Pacific’, Publicity Team. . . . . Bradley Green, Laura Harper, Julian Cottee now has well over 100 members as large scale events such ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ and ‘All Front of House Photography...... Gareth Poxon Jo thought that directing ‘Avenue and meets in 3 different locations as ‘BBC Proms’, ‘Cannes Film Shook Up’. He multi-tasked for Q’ would be a great way to avoid in the Southend area on a weekly Festival’ and ‘Monaco Grand ‘Calendar Girls’ as Production missing her daughter who went basis. Prix’. Rob wishes LTC good luck Stage Manager, Stage Manager to university in September. Well, Paul first joined LTC as Chorus with ‘Avenue Q’ and is sure it’ll For Southend Theatres and Sound Operator. For the she wasn’t wrong! It has been Master for Copacabana and has be a success. last show, ‘HONK!’, he assisted Theatre Director...... Ellen McPhillips an incredibly busy few months been here ever since. This is his the scenery design and build Programme Co-Ordinator ...... Kate Hazell as, not only have the cast had to fifteenth consecutive show and process. learn all the usual dialogue and his twelfth as Musical Director. Marketing & Development Manager...... Paul Driscoll songs, but they have also had to Paul has been proud to have Tony is very much looking Marketing Officer...... Emma Harley learn puppetry skills. been associated with LTC over forward to stage managing Marketing Assistant...... James Wareham The whole experience has been the last 6 or so years; and is ‘Avenue Q’ and being back at the Administration Manager ...... Caroline Hatley Palace Theatre again. hard work, but has also been great looking forward to seeing the House Manager, Palace Theatre ...... Georgie Holt fun thanks to the support and great hard work of the last 6 months Stage & Technical Manager ...... Paul Seed teamwork of all the cast, crew and come to life on stage. production team colleagues. Stage Technicians. . . .Glen Witherall, Mike Lewins, Dee Newman Past Productions 1949-2013 Little Theatre Company 1949 No No Nanette 1981 Variety ‘81 2003 Anything Goes 1950 The Girlfriend Me & My Girl Salad Days 1951 Mr Cinders 2004 Calamity Jane Theatrical Costume and Equipment Hire 1982 Orpheus in the 42nd Street## 1952 Please Teacher Underworld 2005 7 Brides for 7 Brothers We offer highly competitive rates on the hire of professional 1953 Me & My Girl Golden Variety ‘82 Hello Dolly! 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The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) Founded in 1899, is the main representative body for amateur theatre in the UK. It has a membership of some 2500 amateur/community theatre groups and 3000 individual enthusiasts throughout the UK, staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in a wide variety of performing venues, ranging from the country’s leading professional theatres to village halls. Members have access to a wide range of benefits. NODA is divided into eleven national Regions, each headed by a Region Councillor who sits on the Council (the ruling body of the Association), supported by a network of Regional Representatives and other volunteers. These volunteers are the vital link to the grass roots of the Association and the amateur theatre companies themselves. The Association is administered from its Headquarters in Peterborough, with a knowledgeable and friendly staff able to deal with virtually any enquiry relating to amateur theatre. There is a broad spectrum of ages involved with amateur theatre nationwide, from a burgeoning number of 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 in administration. NODA aims: To give a shared voice to the amateur theatre sector • To help amateur societies and individuals achieve the highest standards of best practice and performance • To provide leadership and advice to enable the amateur theatre sector to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century Little gareth poxon Theatre photography Company presents weddings | theatre | portraiture

a Comedy

Tel: 07921 500 242 [email protected] www.garethpoxonphotography.com DIXON STUDIO 29 Apr - 3 May 2014 Three Sexy Ladies, One Lucky Devil

Little Theatre Company presents

A Hell of a Musical A musical comedy by and DANA P ROW Originally produced on the London Stage by Cameron Mackintosh

8-11 October 2014