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Student Matinee Series 2015-2016 Season D is c G o v u e id r e y BOOK & LYRICS by ERIC IDLE MUSIC by JOHN DU PREZ & ERIC IDLE DIRECTED by MELISSA RAIN ANDERSON P.L.A.Y. (Performance = Literature + Art + You) Student Matinee Series 2015-2016 Season 1 TABLE OF DEAR EDUCATORS, If you have even a passing knowledge of Monty Python, you know that Spamalot, like much CONTENTS of the group’s work, is full of ridiculousness and silliness and oddity. That’s such a big part of Monty Python’s charm – the acknowledgment and embrace of how much of our days are About spent on the ridiculous, the silly, and the odd. But what sets them apart is the incredibly high Spamalot . 2 level of intelligence and empathy with which they embrace the lunacy. This, in turn, grants us access to their singular universe through any number of entry points. Eric Idle and There is, of course, the initial humor of it all; the immediate visceral reaction to, say, one John Du Prez. 2 man slapping another in the face with a gigantic fish, or heroic knights seemingly unaware that their horses are merely servants clapping together two coconut halves. But once The Cast. 2 we make our way past the physical, we find that there is so much more to discover within the joke. Spamalot Spamalot, at various points, touches on the nature of political power, how that power is Production derived, and to what ends it is employed; on the frustrations of unrequited love and the History . 3 loneliness that accompanies it; on the ability to affirm a belief in ourselves against constant struggles with adversity; on the power of self-determination in the quest to find a Activities . 3 personal grail; and, finally, on the value of finding the bright spots in even the darkest of situations. Quite a lot going on for a play with fish slapping and invisible horses, right? England The question for us is always if the students will see some version of themselves in the story. During The Will they be able to connect themselves to what they’re seeing on the stage? And, we believe, Middle Ages . 4 that the answer is yes. Maybe they’ll identify with the put-upon and underappreciated Patsy. Or perhaps they’ll recognize themselves in Prince Herbert and Lancelot straining against the Arthurian ill-fitting plans set out before them. Maybe the more politically-minded Dennis will strike a Legends . 5 chord? Or, possibly, even King Arthur himself will provide the connection, as he is given a task that he doesn’t quite understand and is not equipped with a solid plan for completing Monty Python: that task – a set of circumstances with which we can all, most likely, identify. Highly As always, we thank you for the privilege of sharing the power of theatre with your students. Intelligent and We’re so eager to witness them make these connections for themselves. Silly . 6 Sincerely, How To Create WARNING: A Play in 20 Spamalot contains some mature language and content. Quick & Easy Steps For While Spamalot is a musical comedy, some of the language and content in the production are suited for more mature Under middle and high school students. It is recommended that all $700,000 Eric Evans educators take the opportunity to read the script of (Abridged). 7 Education Administrator Spamalot prior to attending with their students. [email protected] If you have questions or concerns about the content of the Spamalot (585) 420-2035 Fun Facts . 10 play or would like to request an electronic reading copy, please do not hesitate to contact the education department. Participation in this production and supplemental For a list of resources used in the creation activities suggested in this guide support the of this Discovery Guide, please visit following NYS Learning Standards: www.gevatheatre.org/programs-for-students/ A: 2, 3; ELA: 1, 2, 3; SS: 2, 3, 4 “LIFE IS REALLY UP TO YOU, YOU MUST CHOOSE WHAT TO PURSUE.” – THE LADY OF THE LAKE 2 ABOUT SPAMALOT Bes dréamlic fréogan áwrítan nigontíenlic-hundseofontiggéare-fífwintre filmen, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, onbutan brytencyning Ænglisc…you didn’t think we were going to make you translate the whole thing from Olde English, did you? Spamalot, which is “(lovingly) ripped off” of the 1975 film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, is centered around the story of King Arthur and his fellow Knights of the Round Table, as they embark on a brave quest to find the Holy Grail. Their journey is a noble one. Set in England (not to be confused with FINland) in 932 AD, we see King Arthur meet the Lady of the Lake, we watch Sir Lancelot come to grips with who he really is, and we witness Arthur’s servant, Patsy, struggle with a lack of appreciation. With some divine intervention, chaotic battle scenes, and cheesy, stereotypical love songs along the way, Spamalot is sure to bring smiles, laughs, and a reminder to “always look on the bright side of life.” u ERIC IDLE & JOHN DU PREZ Eric Idle has been a writer, song-writer, comedian, and performer for over forty years. He is most well-known as one of the six members of Monty Python along with John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, and animator Terry Gilliam. As Monty Python, they produced a highly- regarded television series as well as four feature films, among a number of other projects. Idle is credited with the authorship of Spamalot but, in fact, the bulk of the story and the dialogue is derived from the film, which was co-authored and created by all of the members of Monty Python in 1975. John Du Prez is a musician, conductor, and composer who has since written several Above: Eric Idle; film scores including Oxford Blues, Once Bitten, and Carry On Columbus. Du Prez Far right: often worked with members of Monty Python, most notably for Monty Python's Life John Du Prez of Brian, Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, A Fish Called Wanda, and Time Bandits. Du Prez also co-wrote the music for Spamalot. u THE CAST Top row (from left to right) : Brandon Andrus (Sir Dennis Galahad/Black Knight/Prince Herbert’s Father); Jessica Azenberg (Ensemble); Jennifer Cody (Patsy/Guard #2); John Cummings (Ensemble); Mike DiSalvo (Sir Lancelot/French Taunter/Knight of Ni/Tim the Enchanter); Nicole Eras (Ensemble); Andy Frank (Ensemble); Leah Hassett (Ensemble); Hunter Foster (King Arthur). Bottom row: Jacob Hoffman (Historian/Not Dead Fred/French Guard/Prince Herbert/Minstrel); Ashley Dawn Mortensen (Lady of the Lake); Shannon Mullen (Ensemble); Frankie Paparone (Ensemble); Adam Pellegrine (Ensemble); Jim Poulos (Sir Robin/Guard #1/Brother Maynard); Jacob Stewart (Ensemble); Michael Warrell (Sir Bedevere/Mayor/Dennis’ Mother/Concorde). “THE NEW TEST IS YOU MUST PUT ON A BROADWAY MUSICAL.” – NI KNIGHT 3 SPAMALOT’S PRODUCTION HISTORY “I think Spamalot turned out splendidly. It’s had a tremendous run. I defy anyone to go and not have a really fun evening. It’s the silliest thing I’ve ever seen and I think Eric did a great job.”– John Cleese, Monty Python member Since its Chicago preview in December of 2004, Spamalot has gone on to become one of the most successful musicals in theatre history. The profits from the show’s initial New York run are said to have made Broadway box office history. Below is an abbreviated production history for Spamalot. 2004 - Chicago (preview) (Shubert Theatre) 2010 - 1st UK Tour 2005 - Broadway run (Shubert Theatre) 2012 - West End revival 2006 - West End (Palace Theatre) 2013 - 2nd North American tour 2006 - 2009 - 1st North American tour 2015 - 2nd UK Tour In addition, Spamalot has had innumerable productions throughout the United States as well as Australia, Spain, Sweden, France, Germany, Hungary, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Canada, Italy, and Japan. u ACTIVITIES The Politics of Spamalot Realism in Spamalot ARTHUR: I am your king In Spamalot, we see many situations with little basis in MOTHER: Well, I didn't vote for you. reality. You will never, for example, meet up with a ARTHUR: You don't vote for kings. stubborn man in armor who refuses to let you pass, thus forcing you to de-limb him. Some of the situations MOTHER: Well, how did you become king then? that actually are grounded in reality quickly escalate far Though many may consider Spamalot to simply be beyond any sort of recognizabe scale. However, a silly musical, it actually boasts several political despite the immense silliness of much of Spamalot, underpinnings. Consider, for example, the above there are many themes present that will be dialogue and the question posed by Dennis’ mother. immediately recognizable to many audience members. Over the course of the scene, a number of political As you watch the play. consider some of the following: philosophies are mentioned. Several are listed * The relationship between King Arthur and Patsy below. Research them and their different systems of governance. * Prince Herbert’s relationship with his father * The Lady of the Lake’s feelings about her place in the * Autonomous collective story * Dictatorship Try to notice how many other instances you recognize * A self-perpetuating autocracy while watching Spamalot, and how quickly they spin * Anarcho-syndicalist commune out of control. Fact Checking Spamalot While theatre often requires audience members to suspend their disbelief, it is still the goal of the production to be as believable as possible. Spamalot, however, features a number of items that have no business in a story set in 932 A.D.
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