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WHITBY COURTHOUSE THEATRE | 2018/19 Murder in the First by Dan Gordon Based on the Warner Bros. movie “Murder in the First”, written by Dan Gordon CANADIAN PREMIERE!

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Whitby Courthouse Theatre Presents Murder in the First by Dan Gordon Based on the Warner Bros. movie “Murder in the First”, written by Dan Gordon

Producers Heather Doucette & Rhonda Martin Lighting Design Director Set Design Brandon Rideout Richard Newland Steve Clarke Sound Design Costumers Stage Manager Alex Konc Monique Essegern & Donna Gunter Peggy Sowerbutts

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Alone in a prison cell somewhere in the dank bowels of Alcatraz Prison an inmate sits. Darkness surrounds him and the silence is deafening. Upon release from that cell he is a changed man. Originally placed there with the intention of punishing and reforming him, one is left to wonder if something unintended occurred. Did his stint in isolation give him the opportunity to plan an elaborate act of revenge? Perhaps it only drove him to insanity. Did he emerge as a murderer or a genius? Maybe it destroyed him as a man. That will be for the jury to decide.

We live in a world of unintended consequences. A government seeks to preserve jobs but their actions in doing so lead to scandal. Friends get appointed to high offices and charges of nepotism abound, while the population wonders if trust can be restored. Years ago, in Canada, a school system was created to “civilize” the indigenous people but left in its wake a tragedy of cultural rape. Some intentions are fool-hardy and should never have been initiated, and others are good and worthy yet somehow end up disastrously. On a more personal level, the “best of intentions” can and do go wrong. Simple apologies can right the wrong, but few find the strength to offer the apology. And we are left to decide what is truly the intention.

Murder in the First explores intentions and their consequences. An apparently “open and shut” case turns out to be anything but. Relationships, both personal and professional are called into play and unintended consequences emerge, damaging the relations and people face difficult decisions. The best laid plan can go awry, but can it be recovered? Are the courts seeking the truth or merely a conviction?

Murder in the First will ultimately ask of us, “is anything beyond a shadow of a doubt?” The cast examined this in rehearsals and great debates followed on who is the true victim. As we dug deeper into the author’s script, we found other levels of meaning, intention and consequences. All this we have placed on the stage before you. It will be for the jury to decide.

Richard Newland eBlast Never miss another performance, audition or exciting news. Subscribe for FREE today at whitbytheatre.ca/eblast Cast Adam Andrews...... WILLIE MOORE Mark Boyko...... HENRY DAVIDSON Mike Doucette...... HOULIHAN Lisa Ferreira...... MARY MCCLASSIN James Gilbert...... SWENSON/GUARD Ray James...... MILTON GLENN Scott McNamee...... DEREK SIMPSON John Mencarelli...... JUDGE CLAWSON Kyle Roberts...... BILL MCNEILL Reid Peirson...... BAILIFF/JAILER Carey Risman...... HENKIN Mark Rittinger...... BYRON DAVIDSON Paul Sowerbutts...... HAROLD HUMSON Mandy Wiseman...... BLANCHE/FOREPERSON Creative & Production Team Producers...... HEATHER DOUCETTE, RHONDA MARTIN Director...... RICHARD NEWLAND Stage Manager...... PEGGY SOWERBUTTS Set Design...... STEVE CLARKE Lighting Design...... BRANDON RIDEOUT Sound Design...... ALEX KONC Costumers...... DONNA GUNTER, MONIQUE ESSERGERN Hair/Make-up...... SARAH BIANCO Properties...... DEB SMITH (LEAD), HEATHER DOUCETTE DONNA GUNTER, IAN HANDSCOMB, RHONDA MARTIN EDWARD NILES, SUSAN WABB Set Construction...... STEVE CLARKE, JOSH FORD, IAN HANDSCOMB STEVE LIPSETT, PAUL MARTIN, GORD PAUL BRANDON RIDEOUT, CHRIS SAVAGE, ZACKARY UNGER Scenic Painting/Décor...... HEATHER DOUCETTE, IAN HANDSCOMB RHONDA MARTIN, EDWARD NILES, BRANDON RIDEOUT DEB SMITH, BOYD TATTRIE, VIVIAN TATTRIE, MIKE TRITES Assistant Stage Managers...... DEBRA ECKSTEIN, SUSAN WABB Lighting Technician...... BRANDON RIDEOUT (LEAD), EDWARD NILES Lighting Operator...... EMILY DOUCETTE Sound Operator...... ANNA SIMMONS Program Photography & Design/Lobby Display...... EDWARD NILES Setting Murder in the First takes place in San Francisco in 1940. family’s support, encouragement and Who’s Who in the Cast love. Also, he is grateful for his many theatre friends ADAM ANDREWS (Willie Moore) is a LISA FERREIRA Canadian/British (Mary McCasslin) actor. Born in This is Lisa’s 4th Hastings, England production with and raised in WCT, following Toronto, Canada, Avenue Q (Bad Idea Adam has always Bear), August: had an interest in Osage County acting which has (Karen), and The recently turned into Full Monty a love. He has recently graduated from (Georgie). Other Toronto Film School’s acting program recent productions: The Wedding and is currently pursuing a hopefully Singer (Linda), Sister Act (Michelle), long and rewarding career. Adam is You’ll Get Used to It; The War Show excited to play such a great role! This is (Susan), The Best Little Whorehouse in Adams first show at WCT, and his first Texas (Miss Mona), Cabaret (Fraülein play after graduating from college. Kost), and Young Frankenstein (Inga), all with CCP. In the fall, Lisa will be in MARK BOYKO TMP’s Tony, Tony, Tony!, highlighting (Henry Davidson) is songs from Tony-winning musicals. thrilled to return to Follow @MomofKai on Instagram and the WCT stage, Twitter to see what’s next! after such a remarkable JAMES GILBERT experience in last (Swenson) After an season’s Mambo 18-year absence, Italiano. Mark is an James is thrilled to elementary school be back at WCT teacher by day, and to be a part of who’s priority is to promote an this riveting drama. appreciation for the arts in his students James would like to through involvement in choirs, the Glee thank Richard, Club, and musical theatre productions. Rhonda, Peggy, Thanks to a fantastic cast and crew Heather and all the who made this a truly enjoyable people in the background for all their experience. Specials thanks go out to hard work in putting this production Laura, Holland, Ella, Mom and Tat for together. their constant love and support. RAY JAMES (Milton MIKE DOUCETTE Glenn) is best (Houlihan) is known for his work thrilled to be in improv comedy making his WCT shows. His improv debut. He was seen workshop, “Improv in 12 Angry Men Comedy for the (Juror #6) –ACT – Terrified!!!” has Thea Nominated, trained many and most recently students and adults in Palmer Park in the Durham (Justin) – Borelians. Region. He is profoundly grateful to Mike joins his daughter and wife in the Richard Newland for the opportunity production portion of theatre and not to act in this gripping drama at the just waiting in the car during WCT. The cast and crew have been an rehearsals. He is most thankful for his inspiration to work with. SCOTT McNAMEE (Derek CAREY RISMAN (Henkin) Simpson) is excited to This is Carey’s first WCT perform in his first show. Previously you may production! He thanks his have seen him in A Long wife Mini for supporting him Road (DSP), Footloose through the many hours of (GHF), Young Frankenstein rehearsals and help with his (NEPCT), A Midsummer lines. Scott is eager to Night’s Dream (HSHS), and further grow his acting skills Romeo and Juliet (HSHS). and his knowledge of Carey is very honoured to theatre productions. Scott be working with such an would also like to thank his cousin Rhonda for amazing and talented cast. He would love to encouraging him to give it a try. thank his mother, father and sister for their amazing support. JOHN MENCARELLI (Judge Clawson) “Minkie” Mencarelli MARK RITTINGER (Byron appears for the first time Davidson) Mark is thrilled to with WCT., He is delighted to be back onstage for his 4th represent “Here Comes the performance with WCT. Judge”– Clawson, in this Selected credits include adaptation of a true event Catch Me If You Can (Roger Canadian Premiere. His Strong) and Spamalot (Sir previous credits include; Bedevere/Father). Mark was Diary of Anne Frank (Otto also in Bus Stop at ACT. He Frank), Dial “M” for Murder feels very fortunate to be (Insp. Hubbard),The Desperate Hours (Dan among this talented cast Hillard) and recently in Ghost Island Light and crew. Mark wishes to thank his amazing (Josiah), and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest family, including his golden doodle Henry, for (Dr. Spivey). Heartfelt thanks to the director, their continued support. cast and crew for a gratifying and uplifting experience. If the chance was yours, would you PAUL SOWERBUTTS “free Willie”? (Harold Humson) is excited to be making his WCT stage KYLE ROBERTS (Bill debut with a fabulous cast McNeill) objects to writing a and production team for bio, but if he had to, he Murder in The First. While would say he is elated to be spending most of his time in Murder in the First. He backstage in the Durham was last seen on the WCT theatre community, he has stage playing Trekkie appeared once before as Monster in Avenue Q. Juror 7 in the ACT production of 12 Angry Men. It seems he has an affinity for court rooms. He would like to thank his fellow cast members and especially his wife for their support. REID PIERSON (Bailiff/ Jailer) is very honored and MANDY WISEMAN excited to be working with (Blanche, Foreperson) is so WCT on Murder in the First. happy she was called back Reid has performed with and cast. She is really proud Creative Dance Workshop, of her fellow cast and in awe Sinclair Secondary School, of the production team. Beech Street Theater With the support of family Company and Pickering and friends whom she loves Village Museum. Reid hopes so dearly, she is going down to continue to perform and a road she’s never been on. wishes that you all enjoy the show. Everyone is watching. Raise the curtain and let’s begin. PEGGY SOWERBUTTS Who’s Who in Production (Stage Manager) is thrilled to have been working with HEATHER DOUCETTE the extremely talented cast (Producer) is pleased to be and production team of co-producing this Canadian Murder in the First. It has premiere production been an amazing journey alongside her friend Rhonda. watching the transformation She is always in awe of the of cast to character. It is a immense talent and process that she never tires teamwork that comes of. She’s proud to call WCT together on a production people her “theatre family”. A special thank you and this cast/crew is no to Paul and her family for supporting the exception. Mike and Emily’s emotional ride that comes with each production. love and encouragement is the pillar that grounds her and she thanks all her theatre STEVE CLARKE (Set Design) friends that she cherishes who always seem to is thrilled to work with a say yes when asked. fantastic team of ‘fellow builders of stuff’ and wishes RHONDA MARTIN (Producer) to thank an incredibly has always been a fan of a talented and tireless Rhonda good courtroom drama and is Martin and Heather Doucette also a huge fan of this cast (producers) for the and crew, especially her wonderful opportunity to be partner in crime and great a part of this production at friend, Heather. She wants to WCT. Steve would also like thank everyone who worked to thank and acknowledge the talents and on this production so tirelessly dedication of: Richard Newland (director), especially her husband who Peggy Sowerbutts, and a lengthy list of “hates theatre”. production team, cast and crew and for all their hard work and devotion to this Canadian RICHARD NEWLAND premiere of Murder in the First. (Director) After directing and acting in numerous BRANDON RIDEOUT shows in Scarborough, (Lighting Design) is excited Murder in the First marks to be illuminating this Richard’s debut with WCT. poignant story. Previous Selected past credits include, lighting credits at WCT You’re a Good Man, Charlie include Mambo Italiano, Brown, Avenue Q, Musical of Things My Mother Taught Me, Musicals the Musical, and August: Osage County, Nunsense. He has a regular Moon Over Buffalo, and gig Sunday morning in Scarborough where he Communicating Doors. In his plies his trade at storytelling! He salutes the spare time Brandon also talented cast and crew who have diligently produces, directs, stage manages, and designs. worked to bring his vision for this Canadian Next season, at WCT, he is designing the set, Premiere to the stage. Enjoy. lighting and projections for Little Women the Broadway Musical and directing and designing Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun. Special Thanks The Murder in the First production team wishes to thank the following groups and individuals for their contribution: Melanie Baker, Diane Cobbing, Ian Handscomb, Pauline Ordanis, Boyd Tattrie, Oshawa Little Theatre, Theatre on the Ridge, Town of Whitby and Centennial Building Facility Staff.A special thanks to the volunteers of Whitby Courthouse Theatre for the countless ways they help make each production possible. ALEX KONC (Sound Design) SUSAN WABB (Assistant is a passionate sound Stage Manager) thanks her engineer and musician. His husband and family for recent credits include sound supporting her as she design and mix for Les continues to say yes to Misérables, Jesus Christ spending her time at the Superstar, The Full Monty, theatre. Thank you to the cast Oliver, Sweeney Todd, Mary and crew for letting me share Poppins, Anne of Green in this amazing drama. Sit Gables, Bring It On, Addams back and prepare to be judge Family and many other and jury! performances in local community theatres, as well as many live festivals, radio broadcasts and SARAH BIANCO (Make-up) music recordings at other venues. Alex is thrilled is ecstatic to be apart of this to be a part of the Murder in the First team. production as this is her first show outside of school. DONNA GUNTER (Costumer) Some of her previous credits is glad to be working on are head makeup artist in costumes with this great Legally Blonde, assistant cast and crew. She loves the makeup artist in West Side clothes from this time Story, and curtain operator in period and enjoys seeing the Bugsy Malone (ATC). She is wardrobes come together. looking forward to creating a She is happy to be working make-up line that can be used in theatres across with Monique again after the country. Sarah would like to give many thanks their puppet making to her parents and production teacher for adventures for Avenue Q. believing in her and pushing her to her fullest potential. DEBRA ECKSTEIN (Assistant Stage Manager) always enjoys working with cast and crew at WCT. She has previously been AUDITIONS ARE SET involved with many aspects of community theatre, including FOR NEXT SEASON! responsibilities as producer, assistant stage manager, props and providing assistance where and when needed. 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