HMS Pinafore
July 24 - August 8, 2009
HMS Pinafore
by Gilbert & Sullivan
July 24 - August 8, 2009
Directed by Dave Schmidt
Musical Director - Pam Holcomb-McLain
Memorable Music from Gilbert & Sullivan
Dupree Theater
Irving Arts Center
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75062
Fridays & Saturdays, July 24, 25, 31, Aug. 1, 7 & 8, 2009 at 8pm.
Thursday, July 30 & Aug. 6, 2009 at 8pm.
Sundays, July 26 & Aug. 2, 2009 at 2:30pm.
A navy captain’s daughter falls in love with a common sailor, though her father wants her to marry the First Lord of the Admiralty. This silly, mirthful story then goes on to poke fun at the Royal Navy, parliamentary politics and the rise of unqualified people to positions of authority. As with all G & S operettas, it’s filled with memorable music and a surprise twist that changes everything near the end of the story.
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Cast
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JACK AGNEW (Ralph Rackstraw) This is Jack’s first appearance at ICT. Most recently, Jack was in LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Theatre Three and A NIGHT AT THE ALGONQUIN at FIG Theatre Company. Favorite roles include Nanki-Poo in THE MIKADO and Beast in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, at Garland Civic Theatre, Dr. Fritz Bhaer in the San Jacinto Project’s production of LITTLE WOMEN. Other favorite roles include Giuseppe Zangara in ASSASSINS, George Bailey in IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, Rapunzel’s Prince in INTO THE WOODS, Lt. Joe Cable in SOUTH PACIFIC, and Ernst Ludwig, in CABARET. Love to Cindy, John and Nathan and this amazing cast and crew. ~ |
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SCOTT BARDIN (Captain Corcoran) returns to ICT, resuming an 18 year run on the Dupree Stage. His favorite shows with ICT include Frederick Graham/Petruccio/ KISS ME KATE, Sky Masterson/GUYS AND DOLLS, Lt Morris Brummell/NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY, and Max/LEND ME A TENOR. He also appeared as a featured soloist for the Dallas Summer Musicals for 11 years. Scott recently resumed directing with a thoroughly fun production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, and hopes to continue those endeavors soon. Love to Cathy and Zoe. ~ |
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DIANA L. BARR (Mrs. Cripps - Little Buttercup) first performed with ICT in PIRATES OF PENZANCE as Kate and served as a Special Effects Operator for SHAKESPEARE FOR THE MODERN MAN... She appeared as Katisha in Abilene Collegiate Opera's THE MIKADO, the Grandmother in LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, and as chorus in various Abilene Opera productions. Diana enjoys being both on stage and behind it and is grateful for this opportunity to recreate a timeless role. ~ |
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NATALIE BIDNICK (Ensemble) is pleased to be making her ICT debut. She was last seen singing Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture with the Dallas Symphony Chorus. Previous credits include SWEENEY TODD/Garland Civic Theatre and MY FAIR LADY/Rockwall Community Playhouse. She was also a supernumerary in the Dallas Opera's production of LA BOHEME last season. A native of Garland, Natalie is a graduate of Southern Methodist University. She would like to extent her deepest thanks to both Wick and Cynthia for "holding down the fort" during the last year of countless rehearsals and performances. ~ |
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CRAIG BOLEMAN (Ensemble) appeared at ICT MainStage this season most recently as Joe Pendleton in HEAVEN CAN WAIT and Lloyd Dallas in the season opening performances of NOISES OFF. Last season, he debuted with ICT as Julian Farrar in THE UNEXPECTED GUEST. Past favorite roles include Rooster/ANNIE, Henrik/A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Nicely/GUYS & DOLLS, Scoop/HEIDI CHRONICLES, Ray/LONE STAR, Paul Verrall/BORN YESTERDAY, Laertes/HAMLET and Dromio of Ephesus/ COMEDY OF ERRORS. Craig is thrilled to be singing again and working with Dave! ~ |
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CAITLIN COMESKEY (Ensemble) is excited to be in her first ICT production. Caitlin is about to begin her second year at New York University, studying with the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Caitlin has also spent time at Oklahoma City University where she enjoyed performing as Helga/KINDERTRANSPORT, Fantine/LES MISERABLES, and Rosie u/s /BYE BYE BIRDIE. Other shows include Miss Scarlett in CLUE and Mother Abbess in SOUND OF MUSIC. ~ |
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AMBER NICOLE GUEST (Josephine) is happy to make her ICT Debut! Favorite roles include Diane/BARE, Mrs. Hawkins/TREASURE ISLAND, Nancy/OLIVER!, Belle/BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Eliza/MY FAIR LADY, and Frumah Sara/FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Amber is working on a Bachelor of Music in Voice from Southern Methodist University (where she has been featured in DIDO AND AENEAS and THE TENDER LAND) under the tutelage of Barbara Hill-Moore. She has also trained at Circle in the Square Theatre School's summer intensive in New York City. Thanks, Dave! ~ |
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KATIE HARNER (Ensemble) is thrilled to perform with ICT MainStage for the first, in H.M.S. PINAFORE. Katie is a Contralto in The Dallas Opera, and has performed with them since 2006. Katie has a BS degree in Psychology and Vocal Music, and an MS degree in Neuroscience. ~ |
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SCOTT HIGGINS (Ensemble) is happy to be back at ICT after appearing as Tim Allgood/NOISES OFF last fall. Selected credits include Murdered Teen/DEAD MAN WALKING with Fort Worth Opera and Bobby Van Husen/THE BOYFRIEND with Theatre Arlington. Scott has also entertained thousands of guests in various shows and parades at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida and holds a BFA from the University of Texas at Arlington. ~ |
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M. SHANE HURST (Dick Deadeye) is pleased to be back at ICT, where, among other roles, he played Tobias in SWEENEY TODD. Shane has performed in, directed, and music directed numerous plays, musicals, operas, and operettas in the Metroplex area, including his recent appearance as Martin/Forsyth in the world premiere of DEATH: THE MUSICAL at Pocket Sandwich Theatre and his direction of his own adaptation of Jane Austen’s PRIDE AND PREJUDICE for Greater Lewisville Community Theatre. ~ |
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BECCA KREITMAN (Ensemble) is delighted to be making her debut at ICT MainStage. Some favorite roles include Hattie in KISS ME KATE and Rosalia in WEST SIDE STORY. Becca is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theater at Oklahoma City University under the vocal instruction of Lisa Reagan. Much thanks to Brian Schexnayder for teaching me how to sing. ~ |
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JACKIE L. KEMP (Sir Joseph Porter) is pleased to appear in his third ICT production, having appeared in HEAVEN CAN WAIT as Mr. Jordan and in THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE as Samuel the Pirate Lieutenant. He has also appeared locally in Lyric Stage’s production of FIORELLO! as Mr. Zapatella. Other local appearances were as Charles Guiteau in ASSASSINS, Porter Milgrim in DEATHTRAP, and Herr Rudolf Schultz in CABARET for Theatre Coppell; Pap Finn in BIG RIVER, Koko in THE MIKADO, Mr. Mash in ARE YOU BEING SERVED?, Jim Haller in ALL SHOOK UP, and Rev. Shaw Moore in FOOTLOOSE for Garland Civic Theatre. He is blessed to have an admiring crew of “sisters, cousins and aunts” (played beautifully by mother, daughter, and son) all led by President and charter member of the Jackie Kemp fan club, his wife Pennie.
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LEANNE MEPPEN (Ensemble) is pleased to be making her ICT debut. She has recently been seen as ensemble/AIDA, Mrs. Mayor/SUESSICAL THE MUSICAL, and Essie/ YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU at Plaza Theatre in Cleburne. She was also seen as Elsa in the SOUND OF MUSIC at StoneGate Christian Academy and has Assistant Directed various shows at Granbury High School, where she is a teacher. Leanne would like to thank Pam and Dave for this amazing opportunity! ~ |
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TOM ROBERTS (Ensemble) is delighted to be performing at ICT again! Tom has performed in a variety of roles, including Brioche in THE MERRY WIDOW, with Regal Opera. He has performed with Regal Opera as Florenz/NAUGHTY MARIETTA, Antonio /THE GONDOLIERS, Dick Deadeye/HMS PINAFORE, Gentleman of Japan/THE MIKADO, and Policeman/PIRATES OF PENZANCE. His credits also include Mr. Brownlow /OLIVER with OnStage in Bedford, and Doc/ West SIDE STORY, Linus/YOUR’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, Mr. Anagnos/THE MIRACLE WORKER with Starlight Performing Arts and Theatre. Tom and his wife Joan have three great kids – Kristi (Major Todd Scamman), Tim (Tana, MD.) and Katie, and grandchildren Skylar and Brady Scamman! ~ |
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MELANIE SANDERS (Ensemble) is excited to be back on stage at ICT MainStage. She last appeared as one of the lucky Germans at the SPA in NINE where she got the chance to work with greatness and was thrilled for the production to have garnered 10 Column Awards. Melanie has enjoyed being in over 20 musicals and has worked with Garland Summer Musicals, Dallas Summer Musicals, Garland Civic Theater and Metro Players, including one production in Kiev, Ukraine. She is a Quality Director for ValueOptions in Coppell and lives in Irving where she enjoys spending time with Larry and the grand kids. ~ |
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STEVE SEITZ (Bob Becket) is excited to be returning for his second ICT production. His Texas début was with ICT in THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE in 2007. Subsequently, he has appeared with The Regal Opera as Francesco/THE GONDOLIERS, Rudolfo/NAUGHTY MARIETA, and Marquis de Cascada/THE MERRY WIDOW. Former roles include Motel Kamzoil/FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Doctor/THE LOWLAND SEA, and Lord Growlie/THE WIZARD OF OZ. Steve would like to thank his wife, Jeanne, and his seven children for their enthusiastic support. ~ |
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SALLY SHEPARD (Ensemble) is very excited to be working on HMS PINAFORE, her first musical since moving back to the DFW area from NYC. While living in both New York and Los Angeles, she had been working in the film industry. Recent works include the features THE DEVIL’S CANDY and THE STEAMROOM, along with stunt work in the feature PESTICIDE. She has also worked on industrials and multiple short films, including CUPCAKE which she also co-produced. ~ |
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KIMBERLY ANN SMITH (Cousin Hebe) happily returns to her ICT family after performing as Mama Madelena in last season's Column Award Musical of the Year NINE. Roles at ICT include Ruth in THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, Aunt Polly in the ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, The Ayah in THE SECRET GARDEN, Dora Bailey/ Miss Dinsmore in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, Lucille in DEARLY DEPARTED, Lady Merrill in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Susan Wilkes in BIG RIVER, and SWEENEY TODD. Kimberly has performed throughout the city in theatres such as Dallas Summer Musicals, Lyric Stage, Runway Theatre, Onstage in Bedford, Plano Repertory Theatre, Theatre Coppell, Irving Ballet, Garland Civic Theatre, and Garland Summer Musicals. Kimberly proudly dedicates her performance to her loving parents Johnny and Beverly Smith who just recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary! ~ |
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JASON SOLIS (Ensemble) is excited to say that this is his first ICT production. He is a junior at Southern Methodist University, double majoring in Vocal Performance and Music Education. He is an alumni of Nimitz High in Irving and has been in musicals including LES MISERABLES, DAMN YANKEES, and WORKING. Jason is an active member of the SMU opera department and has been in such productions as DIDO AND AENEAS, THE TENDERLAND, and the workshop production of TWO ORPHANS. ~ |
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JAMES WEST (Ensemble) has appeared in several ICT shows over the years, including UNVARNISHED TRUTH as Bert Hopkins, LAURA as Det. Mark MacPherson, PIRATES OF PENZANCE as the Sergeant of Police, and has had roles in productions for Beardsley Living Theater and Bucket Productions. James serves on ICT's board of directors and is active in backstage roles. James would like to thank the many people involved with ICT for making this great show possible. ~ |
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COREY WHALEY (Bill Bobstay) is happy to be back at ICT, having previously appeared as Freddy/NOISES OFF. Previous roles in the Dallas area include Ensemble/SWEENEY TODD at Garland Civic Theatre and The Professor/GILLIGAN’S ISLAND: THE MUSICAL at Rover Dramawerks. Corey is originally from the Oklahoma City metro area, where he has performed in over 30 productions at various theatres. He is also a long-distance founding member of Ghostlight Theatre Club in OKC, where he played Phillip/THE SHAPE OF THINGS. ~ |
Crew
DAVE SCHMIDT (Director) has directed for ICT I’LL BE BACK BEFORE MIDNIGHT, THE UNVARNISHED TRUTH, NUNSENSE, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, and PROOF. As an actor, Dave has been seen onstage in several ICT MainStage productions in such roles as Selsdon Mobray/NOISES OFF!, Sir Lawrence Wargrave/10 LITTLE INDIANS and Felix Unger/THE ODD COUPLE. Representative directorial credits for theaters other than ICT include THE CAT & THE CANARY, LYSISTRATA, AND THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE. His production of the musical melodrama, TEN NIGHTS IN A BAR ROOM, was chosen by the Los Angeles Times as one of the year’s ten best productions of 1985
PAM HOLCOMB-MCLAIN (Musical Director/Pianist) is happy to be back at ICT MainStage after having music directed NUNSENSE and THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (Column Award). Pam has also been at the musical helm for shows at Theatre Three, Theatre Too, Garland Civic Theatre, Repertory Company Theatre and Theatre Coppell. Favorite shows include ASSASSINS, INTO THE WOODS, ALL SHOOK UP, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA and EVITA. Pam has taught musical theatre classes at Dallas Children’s Theatre and Rockwall Community Playhouse and currently teaches through Dallas Summer Musicals Academy. During the school year, she teaches music to preschool students at First United Methodist Church in Heath where her husband Scott is the pastor. Pam sends kudos to the cast and crew and thanks to Dave and Jill for this wonderful opportunity.
NANCY ROBERTS PISTILLI (Choreographer) Nancy returns to ICT to choreograph this show; her previous shows with ICT were PIRATES OF PENZANCE and NUNSENSE. Her dual role as Director/Choreographer won Best Show and Best Director Awards for NUNSENSE at Mesquite Community Theater last year. Other favorite choreography projects include THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, HAIR, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH PACIFIC, EBENEZER SCROOGE, GILLIGAN’S ISLAND – THE MUSICAL, and CAMELOT. By day, Nancy is a Property Claims Adjuster and teaches at London School of Dance.
PAUL FIORELLA (Set Designer) is very happy to be working again with Dave Schmidt on this marvelous Gilbert and Sullivan musical. The appeal of this wonderful show has stood the test of time and to keep the look of the show fresh and creative, Dave has chosen to set the time as early 20th century. I enjoy a director's vision which offers their design team a fresh way of producing a classic piece of theatre. To everyone who worked on this production, my thanks and wishes for a successful run.
SAM NANCE (Lighting Designer) is pleased to be designing H.M.S. PINAFORE. He has designed numerous shows for ICT MainStage where his most recent work was ALL MY SONS, SHERLOCK’S LAST CASE and NOISES OFF. He is the resident lighting designer for Pegasus Theatre where he has lit their innovative “living black and white” shows for a number of years as well as their more colorful presentations. Other companies that have seen his light, include the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas, Dallas Theater Center, Theatre Britain, the Lois Pope Theater in Florida and Theatre Three. Shows include WOODY GUTHRIES AMERICAN SONG, THE LION IN WINTER, CATHOLIC SCHOOL GIRLS, AND A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM. He has received two Column Awards for his lighting of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA and NINE at ICT.
DALLAS COSTUME SHOPPE - ( MICHAEL A. ROBINSON and SUZANNE CRANFORD) -(Costume Design) was also designer for ICT MAINSTAGE production of NINE. DCS has been designing and providing costumes for all genre of entertainment since the beginning of the twentieth century. DALLAS COSTUME SHOPPE is internationally renowned and is staffed by an award winning team. DCS has had costumes appearing in theatres from Austin, Texas to Venice, Italy.
JD SONES (Sound Designer) started his sound design career working with rock bands in the '70's providing support for many regional and national groups. During this time he designed and operated lighting and sound systems while touring. He made the move to TX in '99 and started designing sound systems for theater and in 2000 became sound designer for local theater groups in the DFW area. He has had professional training in a variety of areas including the Broadway Masters Class for Live Design in NY. Nominated for many awards while in TX, he is a 2 time Column Award winner for Best Sound Design for a Musical. When not working he enjoys hanging out with Spunky A Monkee and CC as well as watching the NFL Network and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
EVELYN G. HALL (Stage Manager) is delighted to be working on another Gilbert and Sullivan production. Evelyn stage managed the wonderfully successful production of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE and is excited that some of those "pirates" returned for this production. She has also enjoyed stage managing or producing many, many other productions for ICT including NOISES OFF, ALL MY SONS, LAURA, NUNSENSE, and TEN LITTLE INDIANS. Evelyn serves on the ICT Board of Directors.
JO ANNE HULL (Properties Designer) has designed props and set dressing for many ICT shows including BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, CRIMES OF THE HEART, NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY, PROOF and most recently, SHERLOCK’S LAST CASE. She enjoys the challenge of those “just right and hard to find” items that allow her to indulge and excuse her attraction to thrift shops, garage sales and antique stores. Jo Anne is an ICT Board Member.
JILL STEPHENS (Producer) by day is the part-time administrator for ICT. As a volunteer she has produced many shows over her 23 years with the group including SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, THE SECRET GARDEN, THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, PIRATES OF PENZANCE, and NINE.
ROBIN STEPHENS (Producer/Master Carpenter) has been working with ICT in many capacities since 1986. He has produced and designed Lighting and Sound for many shows, Previously he ahs served as Master Carpenter for NINE and NOISES OFF. Robin is a current member of the ICT Board of Directors.
Auditions
Directed by Dave Schmidt
Musical Director - Pam Holcomb-McLain
Sunday, May 31, 2009 from 2 - 4pm
Monday, June 1, 2009 from 7 - 9pm
Performances: July 24 - August 8, 2009
Please prepare a song by Gilbert & Sullivan or an upbeat piece and bring your sheet music. We offer a gas allowance.
Call 972-594-6104 to schedule an appointment.
Roles: 5 Male, 3 Female + Ensemble
Men’s roles
- The Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, KCB, First Lord of the Admiralty (comic baritone)
- Captain Corcoran, Commander of H.M.S. Pinafore (lyric baritone)
- Ralph Rackstraw, Able Seaman (tenor)
- Dick Deadeye, Able Seaman (bass-baritone)
- Bill Bobstay, Boatswain's Mate (first mate) (baritone)
- Bob Becket, Carpenter's Mate (bass – non-speaking role.)
- Chorus of sailors
Women’s Roles
- Josephine, The Captain's Daughter (soprano)
- Mrs. Cripps (Little Buttercup), A Portsmouth Bumboat Woman (contralto)
- Cousin Hebe, Sir Joseph's First Cousin (mezzo-soprano)
- Chorus of First Lord's Sisters, Cousins and Aunts
