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A New Production of BOUBLIL and SCHÖNBERG's Darlington Theatre Darlington Theatre Players Present A new production of BOUBLIL and SCHÖNBERG’S A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG Based on a novel by VICTOR HUGO DIRECTED BY Joe Isaia MUSICAL DIRECTOR Tara Oorjitham Marloo Theatre - 20 Marloo Rd Greenmount, WA WWW.MARLOOTHEATRE.COM.AU Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia) and CAMERON MACKINTOSH LTD. All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia. Please turn off your mobile and kindly do not take any photos. Also, it is strictly forbidden for audience members to make any form of recording of this production. NOTICE: Smoke Machine & Occasional Strobe Lighting Effects In Use for this Production Darlington Theatre Players Inc. Darlington Theatre Players Inc. (DTP) was established to encourage participation in all aspects of theatrical arts. Formalised from an existing group in the artistic hills of Darlington east of Perth, Western Australia in 1956, early performances were in the local hall, formerly a wine cellar. Following representations from DTP, the local shire built the main hall next to the existing hall in 1960, and later rebuilt the stage house and added the veranda and toilet block to the structure in 1978. In 1984 they took up a lease on the disused old Greenmount Primary School in Marloo Road. After several building projects financed from their own resources, and from Federal, State and Local Government grants, DTP have one of the best equipped local theatres in the Perth area – the Marloo Theatre. A new production of BOUBLIL and SCHÖNBERG’S A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG Based on a novel by VICTOR HUGO Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. With countless awards to its name, Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985. In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe that Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean’s adopted daughter. His world view shattered, Javert commits suicide, and Valjean finally attains the peace that he has sought for so long. Director’s Notes It has been a lofty ambition of mine for some years to direct this musical, the enormity of which has really hit home in the last weeks leading up to our opening. Les Misérables is one of those shows that everybody has an opinion on and most people very high expectations, taking on the role of directing this behemoth of musicals was always going to have its challenges. I have seen several productions of Les Misérables and have always been moved, if not always by the performances, definitely by the music. The richness and complexity of Victor Hugo’s characters are given dimension with Herbert Kretzmer’s lyrics and licence to show their inner demons and feelings with Claude- Michel Schönberg’s stirring and complex music. At times overwhelmed by what I had in front of me directing Les Misérables, I am truly grateful to have assembled a cast and crew, the talent and attention to detail of which I am humbled by. The work ethic and commitment to excellence from all involved have ensured that this director has had every opportunity of fulfilling his lofty ambition. Special thanks to Tara for her leap of faith and my sincerest thanks to the committee of Darlington Theatre Players for showing the confidence in me in allowing me this wonderful venue to play out my dreams. I trust the show you see tonight repays this faith. Joe Isaia (Director) A long-time member of Darlington Theatre Players, Joe first ventured onto the Marloo stage in 1994 in The Unexpected Guest. Since then he has gone on to play roles in The King and I, Our Boys, She Stoops to Conquer, Carousel, My Very Own Story, Cinderella, Key for Two, Macbeth and most recently The Foreigner. Favourite roles with other theatres have included productions of Breaker Morant, Same Time Next Year, The Woman Who Cooked her Husband, Scream Cora Scream, Death Of a Salesman, All My Sons, The First Henry, Two, Deathtrap, The Importance of Being Earnest, Death and the Maiden and the title role of Blackadder for Serial Productions. Joe has also had some success on this stage a number of years ago directing Our Boys and two years ago, Footloose. Other directorial credits include Nuts and Amy’s View at KADS, Revenge at The Old Mill, Noises Off and The Nerd for Serial Productions. When not seeking attention in the Community Theatre world, Joe is actively employed as a Senior School teacher. Tara Oorjitham (Musical Director) Tara has been involved in music and theatre throughout her high schooling, university studies at WAAPA and through community theatre – usually playing a reed part in the pit. However, last year she musical directed her first show, Little Miss Sunshine at Stirling Theatre and was nominated for both Best Musical Director and the Break-Through Award (winner) at the Finley’s. Most recently she played in the band and musical directed Art in Motion Theatre Company’s Grease. Tara has always loved musical theatre partly because of the music, the dancing and general spectacle but also because usually there is a happy ending. Les Misérables has been a challenge for a number of reasons. Firstly, as the title suggests, it is not especially happy. Secondly, musically, the score is incredibly complicated. Despite knowing what a challenge it would be, Tara had no way of saying no to the opportunity to conduct one of the best-loved musicals in the world. She would like to thank the production team, the cast, the crew and the band for making this experience such an unforgettable one. Musical Numbers Act 1 ~ 20 Minute Intermission ~ Scene 1 : Toulon Act 2 - Prologue Scene 2 : The Factory at Montreuil Scene 1 - At the End of the Day - Building the Barricade - I Dreamed a Dream Scene 2 : The Rue Plumet Scene 3 : The Red Light District Scene 3 : At the Barricade - The Docks - Javert at the Barricade - Cart Crash - The First Attack Scene 4 : The Trial - The Night Scene 5 : The Hospital - The Second Attack - Fontine’s Death - The Final Battle Scene 6 : The Inn Scene 4 : The Battle - Little Cosette - The Sewers - The Innkeeper’s Song Scene 5 : The Sewer: Dog Eats Dog - The Bargain - Javert’s Suicide Scene 7 : The Streets of Paris: Ten Years Later Scene 6 : A Bridge Over the Seine - The Beggars - Cafe Song - The Robbery - Marius & Cosette - Stars Scene 7 : The Wedding Scene 8 : Cafe of the ABC Friends - The Wedding - The ABC Cafe Scene 8 : Valjean’s Room - The People’s Song - Epilogue Scene 9 : The Rue Plumet - Rue Plumet - A Heart Full of Love - The Attack on Rue Plumet Scene 10 : The Attempted Robbery Scene 11 : Finale Act One - One Day More Cast List BISHOP OF DIGNE ………… John Taylor COSETTE ………… Marli van der Bijl ENJOLRAS ………… Thomas Dimmick EPONINE ………… Charlize Gosnell FANTINE ………… Catherine Archer GAVROCHE ………… Felix Steinwandel JAVERT ………… Chris Gerrish JEAN VALJEAN ………… Paul Hayward LITTLE COSETTE ………… Emmy Bekink MADAM THENARDIER ………… Cassy Eaton MARIUS ………… Nic Millar THENARDIER ………… Alan Markham ENSEMBLE Ben Anderson Clara Lee Ali Ball Jemima Lee David Bell Heather Mackay Isabella Bourgault Felix Malcolm Alyssa Burton Grant Malcolm Emma Caddy Lilly Miller Rhett Clarke Luke Miller Owen Collins Sarah Ozanne Erin Craddock Tahli Redgwell Owen Davis Tim Sadleir Kody Fellows John Saxon Sharyn Fleming Emily Schinkel Azza Gee Mel Scott Saoirse Gerrish Liam Tickner Keaton Humphreys Rachel Vonk Brittany Isaia Megan West Rhianna Lashin Tamara Wolf Mathew Leak Cast (Alphabetical Order by Surname) BEN ANDERSON Ben’s mum has been subjecting her children to the Les Misérables soundtrack since the early 1990s so his participation in this production was inevitable. Ben’s past shows include The Wiz, Cosi, The Crucible, Little Shop of Horrors, Amadeus, The Producers, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet. Outside of theatre, Ben enjoys reading, watching other people play sport and writing short biographies about himself. CATHERINE ARCHER Catherine is a soprano who has previously performed with The Australian Opera Studio, The Melbourne City Opera, The Gilbert & Sullivan Society and various professional and amateur theatre companies across the country. She has been given the opportunity to play various lead roles in musicals, including Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance, Gianetta in The Gondoliers, Laurie in Oklahoma and Julie in Carousel. In 2006 she was a finalist in the ABC’s reality series, Operatunity Oz. She has studied classical voice in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, and has a University Major in Theatre Arts. Catherine is so proud to be back at Marloo performing her dream role of Fantine. ALI BALL Alistair has always been interested in music but has only recently become apart of the theatre scene back in 2016 in the stage production of Footloose at Marloo theatre, playing the role of Cowboy Bob. Alistair has really enjoyed being apart of Les Misérables and hopes you enjoy the show. EMMY BEKINK Emmy is extremely proud to be playing the role of young Cosette. She loves all things musical theatre and trains in singing and all styles of dance at Vanguard Performing Arts.
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