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Colin ESCOtt Floyd MutruxOriginal Concept and Direction by FLOYD Mutrux

Inspired by ELVIS PrESLEY, JOHNNY CASH, JErrY LEE LEWIS and CArL PErKINS

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Directed by

Musical Director

Set DesignerCostume DesignerLighting Designer

Stage ManagerApprentice Stage Manager

Live Mixer

CastElvis Presley

Jerry Lee LewisFluke

DyanneCarl Perkins

Johnny CashBrother Jay

Sam Phillips

Setting

Presented with thegenerous assistance of

Mark DuMezKraig WayeLaurin KelseyCrystal HansonCraig Alfredson David BaughanLinzi VothAndrew Nicholls

Alexander BaergMontgomery BjörnsonScott CarmichaelMeaghan ChenoskyDaniel KosubJonas ShandelKraig WayeLeon Willey

December 4, 1956Sun Record StudiosMemphis, Tennessee

this show contains mild language

Book by COLIN ESCOTTand FLOYD MUTRUXOriginal Concept & Direction by FLOYD MutruxInspired by ELVIS PrESLEY, JOHNNY CASH, JErrY LEE LEWIS and CArL PErKINSDeveloped and produced atVillage theatre, Issaquah, Washingtonrobb Hunt, ProducerSteve tomkins, Artistic Director

Originally presented bySeaside Music theatertippan Davidson, ProducerLester Malizia, Artistic Director

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

The Chemainus Theatre Festival engages, under the terms of the Independent Theatre Agreement, professional Artists who are members of theCanadian Actors’ Equity Association. The Chemainus Theatre Festival acknowledges the support of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association and its members.


MESSAGE FROM PAT MOOREPRESIDENT OF THE SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Welcome to the opening production of the 24th season of the Chemainus Theatre – Million Dollar Quartet. Thanks to the artistry and commitment of our production,management and development teams, and our team of over 150 volunteers, our last season saw ticket sales over 75,000– our best attendance since 2007. This is a remarkabledevelopment springing from the original inspiration andthe first productions of 1993. On December 4, 1956 at the Sun Record Studios in Memphis, Carl Perkins had come to record some new material with little known Jerry Lee Lewis to play piano. 21-year-old Elvis Presley, a former Sun artist, arrived to pay a casual visit. Sun artist Johnny Cash arrived as well. After decades, this single spontaneous session is considered a seminal moment in rock and roll history.

Each performance at the Chemainus Theatre is produced to bring the intimate spontaneity of high caliber professionalactors and creative teams from across Canada to the stage. This experience is only possible because of our patrons,volunteers and donors who have made Chemainus a national focal point for live theatre. We need your support to continue. More information on ways to support the Chemainus Theatreis at: http://chemainustheatre.ca/support-us/

Thank you and enjoy the show.

“last season saw ticket sales over 75,000”


DIRECTOR’S NOTESMARK DUMEZ

Welcome to our 2016 Season. It’s a year where we tell stories from all over the map – rural Ontario, small towns in New York and Oklahoma, the Great Lakes and, in our Kidzplay show, a mystic part of the BC Coast. We are looking forward to a fantastic ride tasting flavours from all over.

In my early 20’s, I had the joy of sampling tastes of the American South for the better part of two years. I worked on a mask show, painted houses and trained in one of the most uniqueexperiences of my life in and around Nashville and journeyed to other parts including Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi the Blue Ridge Mountains. It all had a life-long impact andinformed my artistry. Something about the heat, the flavour and the spirit of the place is entirely unique in North America and stews creativity.

In the musical realm, rockabilly is a uniquely Southern spice that went on to shape music all over the world, and this blend of blues, gospel, folk and other elements had its origin in the place we will visit in this show – Sun Studio, Memphis, Tennessee. A world of sound and personality sprung from this small storefront. The recipe for this musical jambalaya is part sun drenched soil, a helping of both wild spirit and a few quarts of good ole’ boy fun. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have.

MARK DUMEZ Director

Mark is a proud resident of Vancouver Island and has enjoyed directing Sherlock Holmes, Jeeves in Bloom, A Pretty Girl (A Shayna Maidel), Ring of Fire, Elf: The Musical, The 39 Steps and Amadeus for Chemainus Theatre. Other favourites include: A Christmas Carol, Strindberg’s Easter, Anne, Mr. Pim Passes By and Pet the Fish. He has collaborated with companiesincluding Theatre X, Pacific Theatre and TheatreOne todevelop over a dozen new plays. Favourite acting credits include: Mass Appeal, Enchanted April, Queen Milli of Galtand Streetcar Named Desire.

“this blend of blues,gospel, folk and other elements had itsorigin in the place we will visit in this show”

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CRAIG ALFREDSON Lighting Designer

Craig is a Technical Director, Designer and Technologist based out of Vancouver, BC. He has been working professionally for 18 years with many different theatre and dance companies and his work has been seen across Canada as well as internationally. Recent Chemainus credits include Grace and Glorie (Set), Over the River and Through the Woods (Set) and Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol (Lighting).

ALEXANDER BAERG Elvis Presley

Alex is a singer, actor, musician, and multi-instrumentalist who has performed throughout the United States and Canada. Last year, Alex spent the summer in beautiful Chemainus performing in Twist and Shout: The British Invasion. Alex also performed in the first national tour of Godspell. He is so excited to be a part of Million Dollar Quartet playing the king of rock and roll!

DAVID BAUGHAN Stage Manager

Born in England, David is a theatre stage manager, lightingdesigner, author and photographer. Stage management credits in BC include numerous productions for TheatreOne (Nanaimo), Graffiti Theatre (Salt Spring Island) and Chemainus Theatre. David is pleased to return to Chemainus where he has already stage managed over 40 productions. Many of David’s photographs are held in the Musée National d’Art Moderne collection in Paris.

MONTGOMERY BJÖRNSON Jerry Lee Lewis

Montgomery is thrilled to be in his first Chemainus Theatre Festival production. Previous stage credits include: If We Were Birds (Theatre Inconnu); The Weir (Jarvolution Theatre); Casino Royale (Outpost 31); The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Pride & Prejudice and The Graduate (The Victoria Theatre Guild). Montgomery also directs, with recent credits including Critic’s Choice Award nominated Humble Boy and Female Transport (The Victoria Theatre Guild)


SCOTT CARMICHAEL Fluke

Scott’s very happy to be back in Chemainus! He was last seen here in Elf: The Musical. Selected theatre: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Arts Club, Stage West Calgary, Magnus Theatre, Sudbury Theatre Centre, Theatre Aquarius); Sleuth, 12 Angry Men, Blood Brothers, The 39 Steps (Rose Theatre); Doubt,Urinetown the Musical (Georgetown Globe). Favourite role: Father to his son, Jaden.

MEAGHAN CHENOSKY Dyanne

Meaghan is excited to be a part of her first Chemainus Festival production! Meaghan is an award winning Vancouver based actor. She received her training at the University of BritishColumbia. Selected credits include: Stationary: A Recession Era Musical (Delinquent Theatre), Best Laid Plans (Touchstone / Patrick Street) and Dottie in Killer Joe (ITSAZOO) for which she was honored with a Jessie Richardson Award for Best Supporting Actress.

CRYSTAL HANSON Costume Designer

Crystal is a graduate of the Fashion Design & TechnologyProgram at Kwantlen University College. Past costume designs at the Chemainus Theatre Festival include Grace & Glorie, Ring of Fire, Waiting for the Parade, All Shook Up (Gateway Theatre co-production), Countryside Christmas, and Ah, Wilderness! She would like to thank her parents for their support and encouragement.

LAURIN KELSEY Set Designer

Laurin Kelsey has a BFA in Set & Costume Design from theUniversity of Victoria and attended the National Theatre School of Canada. Laurin has worked for eight years in both film/television and theatre in all aspects of design, in Canada as well as in Europe. Recent theatre credits include Jeeves Intervenes, The Mousetrap (Chemainus Theatre Festival), Macbeth (Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre) and My Romantic History (English Theatre Berlin). www.laurinkelsey.ca


DANIEL KOSUB Carl Perkins Daniel is thrilled to return to Chemainus after making his CTF debut over a decade ago! Selected credits: Man 1, Songs for a New World; Schroeder, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown; Jack Chesney, Where’s Charley; Jerry Allison, The Buddy Holly Story. A CCPA graduate, Daniel resides in Toronto and is an acclaimed singer/songwriter with three records available on iTunes. Find his music and spring tour dates atwww.dankosub.com. Go cat!

ANDREW NICHOLLS Live Mixer

Andrew Nicholls has been a musician and sound engineer for over a decade, creating music for video games and independent films. As a stagehand, he has worked for the Nanaimo Port Theatre and Victoria’s Rifflandia Music Festival. He is the owner and proprietor of Permanent Records Studio, which specializes in voiceover recording, audio restoration and repair, and multimedia sound design.

JONAS SHANDEL Johnny Cash

Jonas is thrilled to be returning to the Chemainus stage as Johnny Cash. Jonas starred as Cash in last season’s production of Ring Of Fire here in Chemainus. He’s fresh from Berlin where he has been writing and recording. Check out Jonas’ cds in the gift shop or find more info at jonasshandel.com

LINZI VOTH Apprentice Stage Manager

Linzi is invigorated by the crisp Island air as spring creeps around the corner. With a Bachelor of Performing Arts & MusicalTheatre Diploma (CapU) Linzi thrives as a multi-faceted performing arts addict. Recent stage management / ASM: Jeeves Intervenes, Over the River and Through the Woods(Chemainus), Mrs Claus’s Kitchen (GTI), Snapshots (WRS), Dancing on the Edge Festival (Firehall). Linzi enjoys traveling, outdoor activities and good coffee. Next she joins the team for Ring of Fire!


KRAIG WAYE Musical Director / Brother Jay

Kraig is thrilled to be back in Chemainus after previously appearing in The Buddy Holly Story and Ring of Fire. He has appeared from coast to coast in productions such as Forever Plaid, Songs for a New World, The Wedding Singer, Buddy, and The Last Resort, to name a few. As a musician/songwriter, he has worked with numerous bands/production orchestras for over 18 years. Much love and thanks to Stephanie, and “Baby Waye”, arriving in April 2016!

LEON WILLEY Sam Phillips

Leon is thrilled to be working with Chemainus Theatre once again on Million Dollar Quartet! Other Chemainus favourites include Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain, Freddy Fellows in Noises Off, and Billy in Anything Goes. Recently, Leon completed the first leg in the role of Bert in Mary Poppins with Western Canada Theatre. The second leg will take place in April/May at Persephone Theatre in Saskatoon. Find out more atwww.leonwilley.com.

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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET:WHY WE TIP OUR HATS TO A TRIBUTE

Patrons of the Chemainus Theatre Festival have shown us their enthusiasm formusical tributes time and again. And we wholly agree with their reviews. There is something extraordinary about the combination of a live music and performed storytelling.

This appreciation for tribute-style shows is one reason we bring you Million Dollar Quartet.

Get ready to become flies on the wall of a landmark day in American musical history. A young Jerry Lee Lewis is playing piano for a Carl Perkins recording session, when the sudden appearance of chart-topper Elvis Presley and rising-star Johnny Cash transforms the night into a red-hot recordingsession – thanks to quick-thinkingproducer, Sam Phillips.

Sixty years later, these songs (and many more from each artist) have won hearts and whipped crowds into frenzy.

What makes a tribute show stand-out? It is the way that music and background story intertwine. Unlike traditional musicals, the actors play the instruments, which defines qualities of their character and their journey.

Million Dollar Quartet is like four tributes in one, with the music and stories of iconic artists united by the coolest, coincidental event in music history. We hope you’re thrilled with the performance – and all the incredible theatrical experiences we are bringing you in 2016.

Thank you for being here to get the fun rolling!

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Due to foot-stompin’, crowd-pleasin’ demand, Johnny Cash is returning for another sell-out run of shows. The popular Broadway musical, Ring of Fire, is the ultimate tribute to the singer andmusician who took his life from farmingto rockabilly fame. Cash made history and influenced thousands through his jukebox hits – including “Daddy Sang Bass,” “Ring of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “I’ve Been Everywhere,” and over three dozen songs featured in the show.

With Million Dollar Quartet we see the start of four rock legends. Bringing Ringof Fire back, we can follow Cash on ajourney through his entire career. Both

are exceptionally performed, and ouraudiences have raved about the music andbackstory. Johnny was a wild gentleman,a rustic poet, a saved sinner and an American music hero with a genre-busting sound that still ‘kicks-it’ today.

Don’t miss your chance to see the “Manin Black” perform his music and share tumultuous stories of finding love, trouble, faith, success, and redemption.

April 6 - 23, 2016. Tickets are available now at 1-800-565-7738 or chemainustheatre.ca.

THE “MAN IN BLACK” IS COMING BACK!

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