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LittleWomen

The Broadway Musical

Book by Allan KneeMusic by Jason HowlandLyrics by Mindi Dickstein

Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott

Program February 5-22, 2020

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The Broadway Musical

Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein

Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott

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Director Deb Smith

Costume Design Ian Handscomb

Producer Heather Doucette

Lighting, Set and Sound Design

Brandon Rideout

Music Director Edward NilesStage Manager

Stephanie Lehman

Stage fog is used during this performance of Little Women.

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s If you are a long time fan of “Little Women” and love the films, or if you are a newcomer to the story and just love musicals, we hope our production of this classic story appeals and delights you. The story spans more than four years and follows the journeys of sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, their family and their community. Each character has a story to tell and I hope each will capture your heart.

Our Whitby Courthouse Theatre story of bringing this show to life has been a wonderful journey as well. Empowered by the glorious orchestral score, our singers and our band brought heart and soul to the music. The imaginative script inspired our designers to bring beauty, colour, light and movement to our stage. Our production team managed every detail with care. Every person brought such positive energy and love to this show. I am humbled and ever so grateful to have led this team.

A wise woman once said, (or maybe I read it on a t-shirt) “Theatre is Life, Film is Art, Television is Furniture”. While our story tonight is a classic, and the world has changed some since 1869, we still see our battles, our joys and our lives reflected in this timeless piece. So, enjoy some theatre – enjoy some life tonight!

Deb Smith Director

As you are settling into your seats before the overture begins, you may hear a few musicians tuning and warming up their instruments, all to get ready to join the ensemble of singers to fill this theatre and your hearts with most rich sounding music Broadway has given us in a long time.

The journey to bring Little Woman the Broadway Musical to Whitby Courthouse Theatre has been a long and complicated one, but what made me want to music direct this show was simply found on the pages of the score. The music ranges from classic to modern Broadway, light to deeply moving. And unlike most musicals, although there is a cast of 10, there is only one song that includes everyone, giving us wonderful numbers featuring soloists, duets and small groups.

Adding to the strong ensemble of singers is an orchestra of 12 musicians, playing over 40 instruments. The sound is full and beautiful – a perfect complement to the wonderful story we have all come to love.

Enjoy this musically theatrical experience.

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ACT ONEOverture ................................................................................................................................................. ORCHESTRA

Mrs. Kirk's New York City Boarding House (January 1865)An Operatic Tragedy ........................................................................... JO, CLARISSA, BRAXTON, RODRIGOBetter .....................................................................................................................................................................................JO

The March Attic and Parlour, Concord Mass., (December 24, 1963)Our Finest Dreams ..................................................................................................................JO, MEG, BETH, AMYHere Alone .............................................................................................................................................................MARMEE

Aunt March's Home (January 1864)Could You? ........................................................................................................................................ AUNT MARCH, JO

The March Parlour (February 14, 1864)Delighted ............................................................................................................................ MARMEE, MEG, JO, BETH

Atrium of Annie Moffat's Home (immediately following)Take a Chance on Me ..........................................................................................................................................LAURIETake a Chance on Me – Transition .................................................................................................................LAURIE

The March Parlour to Attic (later that evening) Better – Reprise ................................................................................................................................................................JO

The March Parlour (nearing the end of winter 1864)Off to Massachusetts ..........................................................................................................BETH, MR. LAURENCEFive Forever ............................................................................................................. JO, LAURIE, AMY, MEG, BETH

Outside the March House (spring 1865)More Than I Am ............................................................................................................................. MR. BROOKE, MEG

The March Attic (May 1865)Take a Chance on Me – Reprise ......................................................................................................................LAURIEAstonishing .........................................................................................................................................................................JO

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ACT 2Entr'acte .........................................................................................................................................................ORCHESTRA

Mrs. Kirk's New York City Boarding House (June 1865)The Weekly Volcano Press .......................................................................................................................FULL CAST

The March Parlour (mid-July 1865)Off to Massachusetts (Reprise) .................. MR. LAURENCE, BETH, MARMEE, MEG, MR. BROOKE

The March Attic to Mrs. Kirk's Boarding House (August 1865)How I Am ......................................................................................................................................PROFESSOR BHAER

A beach in Falmouth on Cape Cod (September 1865)Some Things Are Meant to Be .................................................................................................................... JO, BETH

The March Parlour and Attic (winter 1865)The Most Amazing Thing ......................................................................................................................AMY, LAURIEDays of Plenty ......................................................................................................................................................MARMEEThe Fire Within Me ..........................................................................................................................................................JO

Outside the March House (spring 1866)Small Umbrella in the Rain........................................................................................... PROFESSOR BHAER, JOThe Weekly Volcano Press (Reprise) .....................................................................................................................JO

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OrchestraConductor ..........................................................................................................................EDWARD NILESPiano .................................................................................................................................... TIMOTHY CHANPercussion........................................................................................................................ TYLER REZNICKBass ..........................................................................................................................................JUSTIN LEYTEViolin 1/Rehearsal Pianist...................................................................................... MIGUEL ESTEBANViolin 2 ....................................LAURIE MITCHELL (ALISON THOMAS – Feb 7, 8, 22 matinee) Viola ....................................................................................... LEISE WARNER (VELMA KO – Feb 14)Cello .................................................................................................................................CHERYL OCKRANReeds 1 .......................................................................................................................JEFFREY DENSHAMReeds 2 ............... CLAIRE KOBAYAKAWA (KISHAN CHOUHAN – Feb 20, 21, 22 evening)Horn ...........................................................................LYNNE SMYTHE (DAMIR PAVELIC – Feb 14) Trumpet ........................................................................................................................................PAT JAMESTrombone .........................................................................................................................LYLE CORRIGAN

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Creative & Production TeamProducer ............................................................................................................... HEATHER DOUCETTEDirector ......................................................................................................................................... DEB SMITHMusic Director and Orchestra Conductor ..........................................................EDWARD NILESLighting, Set and Sound Design ..................................................................BRANDON RIDEOUTCostume Design ........................................................................................................IAN HANDSCOMBSound Effects Design.................................................BRANDON RIDEOUT, EDWARD NILESStage Manager ................................................................................................... STEPHANIE LEHMANChoreographer .......................................................................................................MICHELLE LEHMANProperties ...................... KATHLYN ANGELO, ALENA DELONG, HEATHER DOUCETTE

KATHYRN FRASER, STEVEN FRASER, IAN HANDSCOMB, MIKE HUTCHINSON EDWARD NILES, JULIE RUTISHAUSER, DEB SMITH, CATHY THOMPSON

Set Construction ...... BRANDON RIDEOUT (lead), IAN HANDSCOMB, EDWARD NILESSet Move-in Crew ................................. BRANDON RIDEOUT (lead), CHARLON BRUNER

STEVE CLARKE, IAN HANDSCOMB, EDWARD NILES ALIX RALSTON, JIM McLAUGHLIN, CHRIS SAVAGE, ZACHARY UNGER

Scenic Painting and Décor .............. BRANDON RIDEOUT (lead), CHARLON BRUNER ALENA DELONG, IAN HANDSCOMB, JIM McLAUGHLIN

EDWARD NILES, DEB SMITHHead Fabric Cutter ...................................................................................................IAN HANDSCOMBHats and Accessories ................................. IAN HANDSCOMB (lead), KATHLYN ANGELO

JULIE RUTISHAUSERCostume Sewers .....................................IAN HANDSCOMB (lead), MONIQUE ESSEGERN

DONNA GUNTER, VIVIAN TATTRIECostume Dyer .............................................................................................................IAN HANDSCOMBAssistant Stage Managers ..................................PAUL SOWERBUTTS, PEGGY SOWERBUTTSCombat Coaches ..........................................................................MARC MANTEIA, MICHAEL TRITESMake-up Design ........................................................................................................... DIANE COBBINGHair Design .....................................................................................................................TAYLOR RODKIN Wig Stylist .............................................................................................................................KARA GILBEYBack Stage Running Crew ........CHARLON BRUNER, IAN HANDSCOMB, ALIX RALSTONDressers .............DONNA GUNTER, RHONDA MARTIN, VIVIAN TATTRIE, SUSAN WABBLighting Technicians ............................................. BRANDON RIDEOUT (lead), EDWARD NILESSound Technicians .....................................................TYLER REZNICK, BRANDON RIDEOUTSound Operator ............................................................................................................ANNA SIMMONSLighting Operator ............................................................................................ HEATHER DOUCETTESound and Effects Operator .............................................................BRANDON UNDERWOODProgram Design and Lobby Display .....................................................................EDWARD NILESProgram Photography .......................................EMILY DOUCETTE, HEATHER DOUCETTE

Special ThanksThe production team of Little Women the Broadway Musical wishes to thank the following for their contribution: William Corcoran; Jeffery Densham; Eric Evens (wigs); Steven Fraser; Ray Porrill; Tyler Reznick; Carol Salamone; Shari Thorne; Arn Xu; Curtain Club Theatre; Village Players Theatre; York University Theatre Department; 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.

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SCOTT DEVEAU (Theodore Laurence III “Laurie”/Rodrigo) is excited to have the role of Laurie. Scott has been involved in theatre for three years. He played Lucas in the Addams Family at OLT and played the role of

Jesus in Rileypuss’ production of Jesus Christ Superstar. When Scott isn’t acting he is teaching, music directing, playing ultimate frisbee or playing board games. Scott would like to thank his family and friends for all their support and love.

KATHRYN FRASER (Jo March) is so excited to be playing the fiery Josephine March. This is her first show with Whitby Courthouse Theatre and her 15th theatrical production. Kathryn has performed several times in NYC

and is also a third-year Communications and Digital Media student at Ontario Tech University. She cannot thank the creative team, cast, and her family enough for their support and hard work, making this show 'Astonishing!' Kathryn hopes you enjoy the performance!

KATHY KNIGHT (Aunt March/Mrs.Kirk) has been performing for almost as long as Aunt March has been a snob. Thanks to Ted & Deb and a super talented cast for letting me tag along in this lovely show. Love to my husband

for his long years of patience and support. Some theatrical favourites: For Whitby Courthouse Theatre: Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van; Catch Me if You Can; The Full Monty. Elsewhere: Oklahoma; Anne of Green Gables (SMT) Chicago; Funny Girl (CMTP) Dynamite Dames; Addams Family Musical. Mame (SCS).

TOM LYNCH (Mr. Laurence/Knight) is ecstatic to be back at Whitby Courthouse Theatre where he has had the good fortune to appear in Catch Me if You Can (Abagnale Sr.), Communicating Doors (Goodman) &

Urinetown (Officer Barrell). Other favourites include Addams Family (Lurch), Cuckoo’s Nest (Chief), Sweeney Todd (Judge Turpin), Jesus Christ Superstar (Caiaphas), and The Odd Couple (Murray) at OLT.  Tom suggests you strap in and ready yourselves for these “Little Women” who are about to vocally astound you.  Lisa – LYBTTWW.

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MARC MANTEIA (John Brooke/Braxton) is SUPER excited and grateful to be returning to the Courthouse stage in this beautiful classic. Originally from Edmonton, Marc is a graduate of the U of A’s 2017 BFA Acting program. Since then, he has starred in notable productions such as Alberta

Opera’s Sterling-nominated Jack and the Beanstalk (Giant), Grindstone Theatre’s Urinetown (Officer Barrel), and Colleen Murphy’s world premiere of Bright Burning (Deon). You may recognize Marc from Whitby Courthouse Theatre’s It’s Only a Play (Sir Frank), Capital Theatre’s The Hobbit (Smaug), or Northumberland Player’s Miss Bennet (Mr. Darcy). Catch him back at the Firehall Theatre in All My Sons (Chris) or at the Mansfield Cabaret in Evil Dead: The Musical (Ash) later this year.

MANUELE MIZZI (Professor Bhaer) Jamaican-Italian tenor, Manuele holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Voice Performance. His musical theatre credits include performing the roles of Schroeder in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; Japheth in Two by Two; Thomas in Emmanuel the

Musical in NYC; Barnaby in Hello Dolly; Shrek in Shrek; the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz; and Tateh in Ragtime. Manuele would like to thank his wonderfully talented cast, production team, Jennifer his wife, Evangelina and Tosca his daughters. Enjoy the show!   

SHANNON POST (AMY MARCH/TROLL) is delighted to be a part of Whitby Courthouse Theatre’s Little Women cast. She was recently seen in Catch Me If You Can (Paula Abagnale) UTC, Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins) OCVI, Legally Blonde (Brooke Wyndham) FAYC, and will be seen in

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator) OCVI. Shannon loves spending time with her sisters onstage and offstage, and would like to thank her cast members, directors and family for their support and encouragement.

TAYLOR RODKIN (BETH MARCH/RODRIGO 2 & HAIR DESIGN) is overjoyed to be a part of this beautiful production! A recent graduate of the Randolph College for the Performing Arts, Taylor is thrilled to be making her Whitby Courthouse Theatre debut as Beth March among this

wonderful team of artists! Favourite credits: Mallory/Avril in City of Angels (RCPA), Johanna in Sweeney Todd (OLT), Ariel in The Little Mermaid (DHS). Enjoy the show!  www.taylorrodkin.com

COLLEEN SCHNEIDER (MARMEE MARCH/HAG) is “delighted” for the opportunity to portray Marmee in Little Women. Other community theatre credits include: Les Mis (Madame Thenardier) OLT; Urinetown (Ma Strong) Whitby Courthouse Theatre; Fiddler on the Roof (Golde)

OLT; A Little Night Music (Charlotte) Cadenza Productions and Chess (Svetlana) OLT. Colleen extends thanks to the cast, crew, musicians and the production team for their tireless dedication to this production. Colleen would especially like to thank her husband Michael and her children Caitlin and Declan for their unconditional love and support.

MEGAN SCHROEDER (MEG MARCH/CLARISSA) is proud to be joining the very talented cast of Little Women. This is her first show with Whitby Courthouse Theatre, and she is overjoyed to be part of this theatre family. Recent credits include Ethel McCormack in Footloose with OLT, Angie in

The Wedding Singer, and one of the sassy Delta-Nu sisters in Legally Blonde (both with CPP). She currently teaches Grade 8, film and Dance at Claude Watson School for the Arts in Toronto.

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KATHLYN ANGELO (Properties) Her first time working with Whitby Courthouse Theatre, Kathlyn was thrilled when asked to do props for this wonderful production alongside an extremely talented cast and crew. She became involved

with community theatre in 2017 with costumes/props and appeared in her first acting role in 2019 (ACT's Blithe Spirit and currently, A Few Good Men). Kind thanks to Heather Doucette and Deb Smith for this exciting opportunity and experience, and to those involved who provided props!

DIANE COBBING (Make-Up) studied theatrical makeup at Seneca College many years ago and is very happy to lend her skills to local theatre. Little Women will be the fifth production at Whitby Courthouse Theatre in which she has played a

small role to support a wonderful cast and crew. She hopes you enjoy the show!

HEATHER DOUCETTE (Producer) is humbled to be working with such an immensely talented production team and cast. Thanks to everyone that worked tirelessly together to bring the show to the stage. As always, Heather thanks

Mike for his patience and efforts with the show and Emily for being the calming voice inside her head. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she does!

IAN HANDSCOMB (Costume Design) “Christopher Columbus… Little Women, what a challenge!” Ian has put down his hammer and picked up a needle for this production. His set designs for Avenue Q, Mambo Italiano, How

to Succeed in Business, Sweeney Todd and Suds have been recognized by ACT-CO, and he won Thea Awards for The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee and Cabaret. His other design credits include Steel Magnolias, The Phoenix Lottery, The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, Ten Lost Years, Waiting for Godot, The Tempest, and Das Rheingold. Ian recently retired as the Artistic Director of the Claude Watson School for the Arts in Toronto and now has his own gardening business and builds for Habitat for Humanity. Thank you to Ted, Brandon, Deb, Stephanie and Heather for all their help and support in bringing 1860s Massachusetts to life. Also, to a wonderful cast, who were so easy to work with and dress, and finally to the costume team who cut, glued, stitched, hemmed, steamed, pressed… Astonishing!

MICHELLE LEHMAN (Choreographer) While holding her Society of Russian Ballet Associate Teacher certification, Michelle is currently completing her MSc(OT) degree. Throughout her training, Michelle has

studied at the Leica Hardy School of Dance, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, and London Studio Centre (England). Michelle is a founding member of the KiDanCo Dance Society, performing with the company for five seasons before becoming assistant rehearsal director. Michelle is thrilled to have been able to work on Whitby Courthouse Theatre's Little Women.

STEPHANIE LEHMAN (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be working with Whitby Courthouse Theatre again. She started stage managing in high school, in Concord Massachusetts. She earned her theatre B.A. from Dalhousie University. Stage Managing credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Guys

and Dolls, and Company, and Every Christmas Story Ever Told, The 39 Steps, Monty Python’s Spamalot and Things My Mother Taught Me with Whitby Courthouse Theatre.

EDWARD NILES (Music Director) is honoured to be music directing his sixth production at Whitby Courthouse Theatre. Being part of this creative team and in front of such wonderful musicians is very humbling. Edward, also the president of Whitby Courthouse Theatre, would

like to thank the cast and production team for their dedication and hard work. A special thank you to his amazing friends Deb, Heather and Brandon and husband Ian. Hope you enjoy Little Women the Broadway Musical as much as we enjoy bringing it to you.

BRANDON RIDEOUT (Lighting/Set/Sound Design) is honoured and humbled to be working with such a talented group of individuals to bring this beautiful story to life. This show marks his 43rd production. He has directed, produced, stage managed, designed lights, sound,

projection, sets, acted and operated. He has received THEAs twice for lighting design (August: Osage County and A Few Good Men), once for sound design (Communicating Doors), and has earned two additional nominations. Love and thanks to Ted, Ian, Deb, Heather, Alix, Charlon, Vagner, and all those who made this set come to life, and especially to Overton Rideout, his late-grandfather who instilled in him and many in his family a love for precision craftsmanship which guided the creation of this piece.

DEB SMITH (Director) After 35 years and 55 productions with Whitby Courthouse Theatre, Deb has found another favourite show. She is grateful for the opportunity to work with such a talented and dedicated cast and to have collaborated with Ted (once again!) Heather, Stephanie

and the amazing design team and production crew. Deb raises Guide Dog puppies and her current pup-in-training, Georgie has been a frequent visitor at rehearsals. Deb especially wants to thank Michael for his inspiration and support. “Dream it – Do it.”

PAUL SOWERBUTTS (Stage Manager) is excited to be working backstage on his first musical in a long time.  He most recently stage managed Whitby Courthouse Theatre's production of It's Only A Play and last seasons extravaganza, Next To Normal. His on-stage credits

include Warden Humson in Whitby Courthouse Theatre's Murder In The First, and Juror #7 in ACT's production of 12 Angry Men. He would like to thanks his dear friends and family for their continued support.

PEGGY SOWERBUTTS (Assistant Stage Manager) Once again, the game of “so guys...” has foiled Peggy. She is back where she loves to be during Whitby Courthouse Theatre's productions, working backstage. Some of her many Whitby Courthouse Theatre credits include

August Osage County, Catch Me if You Can, Things My Mother Taught Me, Mambo Italiano, Next to Normal, Murder in the First and, It's Only a Play. She thanks her friends and family for convincing her to play along to “so guys.”

MIGUEL ESTEBAN (Rehearsal Pianist/ First Violinist) is currently in his third year of piano performance at the University of Toronto. During rehearsals of Little Women, Miguel was the rehearsal pianist, but once the show opened, he has traded 88 keys for a violin

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Disney's NewsiesSet in turn-of-the century New York City, Disney's Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Disney's Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Featuring the classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

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