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Presents A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline By Dean Regan Production Advisor Charlie Dick Directed by Rick Kish* October 30th – November 11th, 2012
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One of the all-time legends of country music, Patsy Cline was born Virginia Patterson Hensley in the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, Virginia, on September 8, 1932. Always spunky and devoted to music, she quit school at the age of fifteen to work in a drug store and help support her single mother and younger brother and sister. In return, her mother dedicated her spare time to helping Patsy's career, and drove her to Nashville when she was only sixteen for her first Grand Ole Opry try-out. Patsy was never shy about self-promotion and impressed everyone the moment they heard her. Ironically, her music talent was never really rewarded until “Walkin’ After Midnight”, which was recorded ten years after she began singing professionally. Her incredible rendition of this song on the Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts in 1957 not only won the contest, but finally set her on the road to the acclaim she deserved. It was followed three years later by the memorable “I Fall to Pieces”. Then came “Crazy” (written by Willie Nelson), “She's Got You”, “Leavin' on Your Mind”, “Sweet Dreams” and “Faded Love”. Her last single release was “A Closer Walk with Thee”. She realized her lifetime ambition of joining the Grand Ole Opry in 1960 and won ten awards at the WSM Country Music Festival. In the early 1960's Patsy's life began settling down – just as her career began to pick up. Two children, a dream home, and a stack of hit records were finally hers, but she would not be able to enjoy them long. Patsy Cline died in an airplane crash on March 5, 1963 while hurrying back to her family after a benefit concert in Kansas City. Patsy's popularity is witnessed by the fact that she is the number one juke box play in the world. Her Greatest Hits album has been in first place for over 200 weeks on Billboard's Top Country Catalogue Albums. On March 1, 1995, Patsy was memorialized with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Although she will never be replaced A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline is a tribute to her spirit and a celebration of the music of her life. 3 PatsyClineProgram_Layout 1 12-10-29 1:25 PM Page 4 PatsyClineProgram_Layout 1 12-10-29 1:25 PM Page 5
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline real design group By Dean Regan • Production Advisor Charlie Dick 519 630 6183 [email protected] Directed by Rick Kish* Music Director Zach Havens 8 pm performances 2 pm performances proud Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 1(opening night),2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Nov. 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11 We are proud to be the graphic design firm The COMPANY representing a missing “Patsy Cline” Barbara-Lynn Redpath* link theatre company and Little Big Man & Comics Dwayne Adams* wish them a successful season! Mentorship Program Participants See our designs online at realdesigngroup.ca Ensemble & Patsy Understudy Caitlin McKeon (performing Nov 1st at 2:00pm & Nov 8th at 8:00pm) Ensemble Claire David Representing The Jordanaires First Tenor John Fellner Second Tenor Josh VanBelois Baritone Marcel Sokalski Bass Emrik Burrows Set Design Eric Bunnell Set Pieces built by Sherri Plewes Minuteman half page ad Lighting Design Stephen Mitchell Production Co-ordinator Paul Merrifield & Amarylis Prado Production Assistants Lyn Cooper Costume Consultant Crystal Wettstein Sewing Dariusz Korbiel Sound Design Studio B: Music Services Photography Dana Nosella Photography [email protected] The BAND Music Director/Pianist Zach Havens Double Bass Colin Stewart Guitar John Kenny Drums Bert Hamer
The original production of A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE was presented by the Vancouver Arts Club in September 1991. A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE is sanctioned by the Patsy Cline Estate. All United States and International Production rights of A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE are wholly owned by Lutvick Productions International, Ltd. and licensed exclusively through Marquis Entertainment Inc., http://www.walkwithpatsycline.com * appears with permission from the Canadian Actors Equity Association 4 5 PatsyClineProgram_Layout 1 12-10-29 1:25 PM Page 6 PatsyClineProgram_Layout 1 12-10-29 1:25 PM Page 7
MUSIC CREDITS Act 1 Act II Steel Guitar Rag Orange Blossom Special Author Unknown written by Ervin T. Rouse and Public Domain Robert Russell “Chubby” Wise ©1939 MCA Publishing, a division Come On In (And Make Yourself At Home) of MCA Inc. written by V.F. (Pappy) Stewart ©1955, renewed 1984 Sony/ATV Blue Moon of Kentucky Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (BMI), written by Bill Monroe administered by Sony/ATV Music ©1947, owned and administered Publishing Canada by Peer International Corporation Gotta Lot of Rhythm in My Soul I Don’t Wanta written by W.S. Stevenson and Barbara Vaughn written by Durwood Haddock, ©1958, renewed 1985 Sony/ATV Acuff-Rose Eddie Miller and W.S. Stevenson Music, Inc. (BMI), administered ©1955, renewed 1984 Sony/ATV Dinner Show Special! by Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (BMI), Only $30 / Person administered by Sony/ATV Music Leavin’ on Your Mind Publishing Canada written by Webb Pierce and Wayne Walker ©1962, Cedarwood Publishing Just a Closer Walk with Thee SONG LIST Author Unknown Seven Lonely Days Public Domain ACT 1 ACT 2 written by Marshall Brown, Alden Shuman and Earl Shuman She’s Got You Steel Guitar Rag Orange Blossom Special ©1953 Music Sales Corporation written by Hank Cochran ©1961 (renewed) Sony/ATV Tree Come On In Blue Moon Kentucky Faded Love Publishing Co., Inc. (BMI), administered Gotta Lot of Rhythm in My Soul I Don’t Wanta written by Bob Wills and John Wills by Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada Leavin’ on Your Mind Just A Closer Walk With Thee ©1950 (renewed) Chappell & Co. (ASCAP) Back in Baby’s Arms Seven Lonely Days She’s Got You Turkey in the Straw words and music by Bob Montgomery Faded Love Back in Baby’s Arms Author Unknown ©1963 Songs of DreamWorks (BMI) / Turkey in the Straw I’ll Fly Away Public Domain Talmont Music (BMI), Walkin’ After Midnight Sweet Dreams Walkin’ After Midnight administered by Cherry Lane Music Co. (BMI) Will The Circle Be Unbroken I Fall To Pieces written by Alan W. Block and Don Hecht I’ll Fly Away Your Cheatin’ Heart Crazy ©1956, renewed 1985 Sony/ATV Acuff-Rose written by Albert E. Brumley Music, Inc. (BMI), administered Public Domain Stop, Look and Listen Just A Closer Walk With Thee (Reprise) by Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada Always Bill Bailey Sweet Dreams Lovesick Blues Will The Circle Be Unbroken written by Don Gibson written by Ada R. Habershon ©1955, renewed 1984 Sony/ATV Public Domain Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (BMI), administered Your Cheatin’ Heart by Sony/ATV Publishing Canada THE SETTINGS written by Hank Williams Sr. I Fall to Pieces Public Domain written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard WINC RADIO • Winchester, Virginia • March 5, 1963 Stop, Look and Listen ©1960 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Co., Inc. Lone Star Saloon written by George London and W.S. Stevenson (BMI), administered by Sony/ATV The Grand ole Opry, Nashville ©1982 Sony/ATV Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (BMI), Music Publishing Canada The Mint Casino, Las Vegas administered by Sony/ATV Music Bill Bailey Publishing Canada Gospel Church, in the South written by Hughie Cannon Public Domain Carnegie Hall, New York City Always music and lyrics by Irving Berlin Stairway to Heaven Crazy used by special arrangement with written by Willie Nelson The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization ©1961 (renewed) Sony/ATV Tree Publishing on behalf of Irving Berlin Music Company Co., Inc. (BMI), administered by Sony/ATV Studio B: Music Services Lovesick Blues Music Publishing Canada written by Cliff Friend and Irving Mills [email protected] ©1922 EMI Music Publishing 226-373-2151 6 International Rights Secured. All rights reserved. Used By Permission. 7 PatsyClineProgram_Layout 1 12-10-29 1:25 PM Page 8 PatsyClineProgram_Layout 1 12-10-29 1:25 PM Page 9
BIOS BIOS Dean Regan (Creator) Dean created A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline in Vancouver, B.C. in 1991 and Barbara-Lynn Redpath following its successful launch he took his sold out show across Canada. The Barbara began theatre at age 7 and has never looked back. She has enjoyed US premiere, a nine-month run at the Playhouse Theatre in Boston (MA) roles in professional and amateur theatre in Hamilton, Burlington and Toronto. closely followed and this production led into two U.S. national tours. A Closer Some of her favourite roles include: "Diana" in "A Chorus Line", "Mrs. Lovett" Walk with Patsy Cline has been produced well over 150 times across North in "Sweeney Todd", "Eliza Doolittle" in "My Fair Lady", "Reno Sweeney" in "Any- America. Dean has personally directed over 20 of these productions and has thing Goes" and "Sally Bowles" in "Cabaret". Her first professional theatre since developed numerous other stage musicals. Red Rock Diner premiered experience was the starring role in "Annie" at age 11 at the Limelight Dinner in Canada at the Arts Club Theatre Company (Vancouver, B.C.) and in the Theatre in Toronto. Patsy Cline is very near and dear to her heart and she is U.S. at Hallmark Theatre (Kansas City, MO); Forever Swing, the popular big ecstatic to be reprising her role in "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline" after band musical that enjoyed a 12 week sold out premiere in Vancouver, B. C. and then played to sold having the honour of portraying Patsy at the Bluewater Summer Playhouse in out houses over the course of two national tours; the Black and Gold Revue, Hotel Porter (Cole Kincardine back in 2005. Porter Revue) and Clooney Tunes all received rave reviews as well. Recently inducted into the B.C. Dwayne Adams Entertainers Hall of Fame, Dean continues to write and direct. Acclaimed as one of Canada's top All Dwayne ever wanted to do was make people smile. He’s been lucky enough entertainers, Dean Regan is a multitalented artist whose credits include acting, singing, composing and to carve out a career doing just that. (And sometimes people even pay him for producing as well as writing, directing and choreographing shows for major theatres across the it!) He performed the legendary role of Mickey Rooney in the Emmy/Golden continent. Dancing became the dominant focus of his life, from his early years in high school to a Globe award winning miniseries “Life With Judy Garland: Me And My Shadows”. highly successful musical comedy career in Hollywood, Las Vegas, and New York. He’s the original lovable C.C. Copycat in the series “Skinnamarink T.V. and on the Juno award winning album of the same name” featuring Sharon Lois and Charlie Dick (Production Advisor) Bram. He’s performed Shakespeare, Stand Up Comedy, Voiceovers, Music Charlie was a linotype operator for the Winchester, Virginia Evening Star when Theatre, Children’s Theatre, Commercials, Comedic and Dramatic Roles. he met and married Patsy Cline on September 15, 1957. During a stint in the army, he and Patsy returned to Winchester for the birth of their daughter Julie. John Fellner The family then moved to Nashville where he joined the Nashville Banner and John’s passion for performing was nurtured by his teachers at L.B. Pearson later The Tennessean. Their son Randy was born in January, 1961, shortly before School for the Arts where he attended elementary school and learned to a car crash critically injured Patsy. While still in the hospital, Patsy's “I Fall to sing, dance, act and play several musical instruments. John has appeared in Pieces” hit number one. Her injuries required the use of crutches long after productions with Original Kids Theatre Company and with The Grand Theatre’s her release from the hospital. Charlie became her road manager, tending to High school production, Footloose. John plays guitar and sings in the rock band her and the kids. After Patsy's death, Charlie went into record promotion and U-Turn which plays in various venues in and around London. In his spare time John can be found playing piano or guitar, writing and singing original songs. John hit the big time with sales of Red Sovine's “Teddy Bear”. In 1983, he became recently joined the talented vocalists and musicians who regularly perform at co-owner of Hallway Productions: Nashville, a video production company that Forest City Community Church. John thanks the many wonderful people who made country music documentaries on such stars as Patsy Cline, Ernest Tubb, Loretta Lynn, George mentor, support and inspire him. Thanks to Rick for this exciting opportunity! Jones and Willie Nelson. With Julie and Randy, he formed Legacy, Inc. to respond to Patsy's increasing popularity. Legacy, Inc. has approved this production as one of only two stage musicals celebrating Josh Van Belois the life and music of Pasty Cline. Charlie helped form Patsy's fan club that is operated by his brother Joshua is very excited to representing one of the Jordanaires in this production Mel at P.O. Box 2236, Winchester, VA 22604. of “A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline”. He looks forward to the opportunity to acquire new skills in the AMLTC Mentorship Program while working alongside Rick Kish (Director) Barbara-Lynn and Dwayne. Joshua has performed four High School Projects Rick is really excited to be directing this first production for A Missing Link with the Grand Theatre including: “Grease” (dance/chorus), “Anything Goes” Theatre Company. Working with Barbara, Dwayne and the rest of the gang will (the Purser), “Footloose” (Travis) and “My Fair Lady” (Freddie). He also recently be a blast. Some favourite directing credits include: "Hedwig & The Angry Inch" played the part of Corny Collins in Beal’s production of “Hairspray”. HUGE for the 2012 London Fringe Festival, "Wang Dang Doodle" for the Grand thanks to his supportive family and friends for their continuing encouragement. Theatre in London, "Steel Magnolias" for the University of Windsor’s, School of Dramatic Art, "Sweeney Todd" for the University of Western Ontario, "Mary’s Wedding", "The Wild Guys", "Suds: The Rocking ‘60’s Musical Soap Opera", Marcel Sokalski "Forever Plaid" & the World Premiere Production of Norm Foster's "Storm Marcel was born May 17, 1995. From a young age he had always loved music, Warning" for The Bluewater Summer Playhouse, "Maggie's Getting Married", and entertaining others. He began singing, and playing the piano at age 10 and "Pith", "You'll Get Used To It! The War Show" & "Bordertown Café" for the Port continues taking lessons to this day. Being born of a polish decent, he still actively Stanley Festival Theatre. participates in the polish community, attending Polish School, Youth Group at Rick served as Artistic Director at The Port Stanley Festival Theatre in Port Stanley, ON, 1999 – 2001 Our Lady of Czestochowa, and Cracovia (a Polish Folk and Dance Ensemble). and at The Bluewater Summer Playhouse in Kincardine, ON, 2001-2006. London audiences may Marcel has taken part in a number of vocal competitions throughout the years, remember Rick recent onstage antics as Frank-n-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Show", 2011 London even placing first at the London Kiwanis Music Festival Trophy Class for his cat- Fringe Festival and as Booby Cheval in "Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens" 2010 London Fringe egory. He recently transferred schools to Catholic Central High School to take Festival. part in their vocal program, for he plans on continuing his studies in Performing Rick has been working as a private voice & acting instructor for the past 15 years from his in-home Arts (Vocal) at University next year. studio in the city he chooses to call home … London, ON. 9 PatsyClineProgram_Layout 1 12-10-29 1:25 PM Page 10 PatsyClineProgram_Layout 1 12-10-29 1:25 PM Page 11
BIOS SPECIAL THANKS Emrik Burrows Emrik’s acting career began in earnest in 2011 with the Grand Theatre’s High Kim Poole, Real Design Group (see ad) School production (HSP) of “Footloose”. Emrik was usually found playing bass Dave Kloetstra, Minuteman Press (see ad) in the orchestra for his school and other London area theatre productions. But, after such an exciting and successful experience with Footloose, he decided to Dorothy Downs, Strategic Consultant go after all of the opportunities he could to perform on stage. He appeared in Carolyn & Allister Cameron the 2012 HSP production of “My Fair Lady” and now, AMLTC’s “A Closer Walk Manu Panwar & Jane Simm TOUhR PAaTRONnS ks With Patsy Cline”, Emrik hopes that the work he does with Rick and his The Grand Theatre (see ad) Thank you for your support! fellow actors will increase his theatrical knowledge and lead to many more Christ Church London experiences on stage. Dr. Manu Panwar Saint Aidan's Anglican Church Ferenc Szatmari Caitlin McKeon Dave Russell & The Church Theatre Carolyn & Allister Cameron Caitlin has enjoyed performing from a young age. She has trained as a compet- Sarah White & The Framing & Art Centre Richard Yake itive dancer for 7 years. She’s performed in four High School Project at the Lucy Morgan Grand Theatre, “Grease”, “Anything Goes”, “Footloose” and “My Fair Lady”). She’s in the musical theatre program at H.B. Beal SS where she’s performed as Crystal Wettstein Tammy in “Hairspray” & Daisy in the premiere of the dance show “Freak”. She‘s Bellone’s Music looking forward to her upcoming role in “Seussical for “London Musical Theatre Rod Culham Productions. She is excited to be performing in “A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline”. Listening to the depth, nuances and style of Patsy's voice has lead her to grow as a singer. She thanks teachers, friends and family for their support. A special thanks to Rick for his mentorship and encouragement. SPRING Claire David 3 Claire David is a grade twelve student of Catholic Central High School. Her 201 previous involvements in theatre include My Fair Lady at the Grand Theatre, and Mulan at the Palace Theatre. Claire is excited to be a part of the production of A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline, and to work with all these wonderful people! Enjoy the show. Zach Havens Zach has achieved provincial status in classical piano performance and received top marks for his performer’s ARCT with the Royal Conservatory at the age of 16. Having musically directed/starred in countless productions, Zach has been actively involved in musicals such as the Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, Godspell, Grease, Oliver Twist, Tom Sawyer, and several independently written productions. As well as teaching privately, he also devotes a great deal of time Follow us to the band To Tell, which has achieved international recognition through radio on Facebook play, nationally broadcast television appearances and countless shows through- & Twitter out Canada and the United States with artists such as Mariana’s Trench and Thousand Foot Krutch.
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