Presents Its 47th Annual Summer Production July 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, & 20, 2019 Director: Emma Rose Brooks Book by JOHN AUGUST Music Director: Colby Baker Music by ANDREW LIPPA Choreographer: Gabrielle Confer Underwriting support provided by The Byrne Foundation, Granite Air Center, and Mascoma Savings Bank Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August Originally produced on Broadway by Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen and Stage Entertainment with Roy Furman, Broadway Across America/Rich Entertainment Group, John Domo, The Nederlander Organization and Edward Walson in association with CJ E&M, Dancing Elephant Productions, Parrothead Productions, Harvey Weinstein/Carole L. Haber, Peter May/Jim Fantaci, Ted Liebowitz/Joe Piacentile and Columbia Pictures. Big Fish is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. (866) 378-9758 www.theatricalrights.com Director's Message I’ll be completely upfront and say that when I heard NCCT was doing Big Fish, I groaned and rolled my eyes. A musical version of Big Fish? Really? The movie is perfect as it is; leave it alone! But I decided to put my judgements aside and read the script. I was surprised by my reaction to it. There were parts that I had no idea how they could be done on stage (how do you shoot a man out of a canon?), but the challenge intrigued me. The script was a 123 page puzzle. When NCCT offered me the job I was thrilled for the opportunity to solve it. Once the ball started rolling there were more puzzle pieces to be added to the mix. A lot of puzzle pieces. This included, but was definitely not limited to, hiring the production staff, running auditions and then having to choose out of the incredibly talented people who should be who, envisioning the set, creating a rehearsal schedule, making sure lines, music and blocking were learned, and, most importantly, having fun. And we did have fun putting up this show, but it was a lot of hard work. This show digs very deep with its story about an ailing father, Edward, and his son, Will, trying to understand one another. Will sees the world in black and white while Edward sees it in full color. It soon leads to Edward’s last moments on earth where Will finally understands what his father was trying to teach him all along. Live in the moment, be present, and live big. I hope this show taught the cast and production team this lesson. Life is too short to hold grudges, focus on the negative aspects in situations, and all that jazz. Live the life you want to live! That’s what I aspire to do after being introduced to this piece, and I hope you leave the show with that aspiration in mind as well. There are so many people to thank. My amazing production team, Colby and Gabrielle, my cast, my family. I can’t imagine doing it with anyone else. This was a dream come true, and I hope you all had as much fun as I did. Thank you for coming to see our show. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it for you. - Emma Rose Brooks Special Thank You: Underwriters The Byrne Foundation Granite Air Center Mascoma Bank Show Sponsors Lebanon Opera House Mason Marketing Show Angels Sponsors: Margaret Hunton Hypertherm HOPE Foundation Patrons Stanley Hunton Friends Emma Hadden, Wenig Family Supporters Luce West Family Production Staff Director……………………………………... Emma Rose Brooks Music Director…………………………………..…... Colby Baker Choreographer……………….......................... Gabrielle Confer Production Manager……………………….Jason Archambeault Assistant Production Manager……………………...Mary Wenig Stage Manager…………………………………... Maria Kennelly Costumer…………………………….………...…. Cindy Patnode Assistant Costumer……………………….. Dawn Archambeault Graphic Designer/Ad Sales Coordinator.………… Amy Fortier Lighting Designer…….………………………………. Clif Rogers Make-up and Hair Designer.……………....... Meredith Alvarez Props Master.......................................….......... Emma Hadden Set Design and Construction……………….Simple Scenic LLC Sound Designer……………………………….…..Seth Stoddard Technical Director………………………………..… Ken Munsey Tech Crew……………………………………………………… Tallis Diehn, Zoey Doyle, Maverick O'Meara, Annika Pixley, Cassady Putnam, Alecia Roy, Emily Schomp, Joe Shipman Other Assistance* Photographer/Cast Headshots………………… Evan Oxenham Banner Design…………………………….. Dawn Archambeault A special thank you to the individuals and organizations that loaned us props, costumes, set pieces, space, etc… Clayton Butterfield, Chandler Music Hall, Dancers’ Corner, The Dartmouth College Theater Department, Everything Tuxedo, Amanda Genter, Hanover High School Footlighters, Greater Hartford United Church of Christ, Tom Hunton and Shannon Munger, Northern Stage, Opera North, Christine Porter, Jim Patnode, RMS Drama Department, Trumbull Hall Troupe *known at the time of this printing Thank you to everyone who lent a hand whenever a hand was needed Orchestra Music Director/Conductor………………………….. Colby Baker Keyboard…………………....................................... Da-Shih Hu Reeds…………………………………………………Kevin Colon Reeds……………………………………………. Amy Bounpane French Horn........................................................ Skyler Aldrich Trumpet............................................................. Paul Merchant Guitar……………………………………………….... Ellen Wilber Guitar………………………………………………….. Bill Sawyer Bass……............................................................... Gerry Grimo Drums/Percussion............................................Norm McMullen Cast Edward Bloom…………………………….. Jason Archambeault Will Bloom………………………………..…... Matthew McGinnis Sandra Bloom…………………………………………Amy Fortier Josephine Bloom………………………………. Michelle Carlson Jenny Hill……………………………………………… Katie Bucci Young Will…………………………………………..Irene Pletcher Karl the Giant…………………………………………..Mark Roux Amos Calloway………………………………………Barry Wenig Don Price…………………………………….Andrew Carmichael Zacky Price………………………………………..Ben Makalinaw The Witch………………………………………..Margaret Hunton Dr. Bennett…………………………………………...Ken Munsey Featured Dancers Isabelle Ackerman, Emily Cheevers, Tessa Cullen, Emma Hadden, Suzy Malerich, Sarah Sentman, Erika Wetzel Featured Ensemble Meredith Alvarez, Dawn Archambeault, Cayla Cline, Cordelia Durand, Austin Gleim, Caitrin Hannay-Alvarez, Lydia Kennelly, Megan Vallee, Stephanie Vallee ACT 1 Prologue…………………………………………………Orchestra Be the Hero………………………… Edward Bloom & Company I Know What You Want ……...The Witch, Edward & Company Stranger………………………………………………...Will Bloom Two Men in My Life………………………………. Sandra Bloom Out There on the Road…Edward, Karl, Jenny Hill & Company Little Lamb from Alabama….Sandra Bloom & Alabama Lambs Time Stops…………………. Edward Bloom & Sandra Bloom Closer to Her…… Amos Calloway, Edward Bloom & Company Daffodils………………………. Edward Bloom & Sandra Bloom 15 Minute Intermission ACT 2 Red, White & True………………..Edward, Sandra & Company Fight the Dragons……….. Edward Bloom & Young Will Bloom Showdown…………….Will Bloom, Edward Bloom & Company I Don't Need a Roof………………………………. Sandra Bloom Start Over………..Edward, Don Price, Amos, Karl & Company What's Next…………...Will Bloom, Edward Bloom & Company How It Ends………………………………………. Edward Bloom The Procession………………………………………… Company Be the Hero (Reprise)…………………………………Will Bloom Production Staff Emma Rose Brooks (Director): Upper Valley directorial debut! Various professional credits at Milwaukee Rep, New London Barn Playhouse, and Northern Stage. Proud AEA member. Many thanks to NCCT, my family, and Gabrielle and Colby. Dedicated to my father. Gabrielle Confer (Choreographer): Gabrielle graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2017 with her BFA in Dance. She moved to New York City and was selected for the work/study program with Mark Morris Dance Group and also performed for The Ride NYC. She is excited to make her choreographic debut for NCCT with this talented cast and crew. Colby Baker (Music Director): Colby is a high school choral director at Coe-Brown Northwood Academy in Northwood, NH. He received his bachelor's degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA and is currently completing his Master of Music in Music Education at the University of Florida. Outside of teaching, he is an active performer, regularly being hired as music director and collaborative pianist for various theatre productions, concerts, and recitals. He is also a baritone and sings with New Hampshire Master Chorale, a semi- professional choir based in Concord, NH. Finally, he is a commissioned composer, with an upcoming choral commission from a middle school in NH. Cast Bios Isabelle Ackerman (Featured Dancer): Isabelle is a rising junior at Lebanon High School. This is her first NCCT summer show, and in the past two years she has been involved with NCCT Teens and the Wet Paint Players. Isabelle is also a member of the NCCT Teen Board. Most recently, she played Margo in her school’s production of Bright Star. Isabelle would like to thank her family for their support. Meredith Alvarez (Featured Ensemble): This is Meredith’s third production with NCCT, performing in Curtains and Big Fish as well as being the hair and makeup coordinator for Crazy for You. Meredith wants to thank her husband for all of his love and support, her daughter for joining her in this amazing production, and her friends and family for coming out to enjoy the show. Jason Archambeault (Edward Bloom): Jason has been in numerous past NCCT productions, such as Beauty and the Beast (The