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Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre www.MTIshows.com. Original Broadway production by Heidi Landesman, Rocco Landesman, Rick Steiner, M. Anthony Fisher, Frederic H. Mayerson, Jujamcyn theaters. Originally produced by the Old Globe Theater, San Diego, CA

Directed by: Brian Lovejoy

Other Programming at the Arts Center...

Past GP Seasons....

2006-2007
How the Other Half Loves
The Fantasticks
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
Into the Woods
The Road to Mecca

2005-2006
Cemetery Club
Little Shop of Horrors
No Sooner Won Than Wed
Laura
Quilters

2004-2005
1776
A Voice of My Own
The Pirates of Penzance
Run For Your Wife
Pippin

See a list of all previous shows!

March 16-18, 23-25, 30-April 1, 2007

A musical fairy tale about a childless baker and his wife who cannot have a child until they follow the bidding of the witch next door. It's a good thing that they have neighbors named Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Cinderella to help them.

The Cast....

Adi Rule (Witch) teaches music to the lovely and talented students of Pathfinder Academy and beyond. Favorite roles include Agathe in Der Freischütz (Weber) and Venere in Il ballo delle ingrate (Monteverdi). She has been a soloist with Granite State Opera, Longwood Opera, UNH Opera Workshop, and others. Last year, she was nominated for a NH Theater Award for Best Original Play for her adaptation, with composer Christopher Cote, of Victor Hugo's The Man Who Laughs. Most recently, she directed Ruthless! the Musical in Northwood, where she lives with lots of animals who hiss at each other and ruin the furniture.

Francois Lamothe (Narrator/Mysterious Man) was last seen as the Wizard in Once upon a Mattress at the Bell Centre, and had theater training with Ron East, instructor of the LeCouq Technique in Toronto. He has never had so many lines before, especially that start with "And so the Baker..." He enjoys being home with his wife Cindel and their two college age children, Andre and Meredith and thanks them for supporting his theater "hobby." When not on stage, he paints, fixes up a summer cottage, sails, collects broken watches and dapples 4 days a week with his Portsmouth dental practice.. Francois also designed the set for this show and for Laura and Quilter's (nominated in the top ten for the NH Theatre Awards).

Danica Carlson (Cinderella) is very pleased to be back at the Garrison Players Arts Center with such an amazing cast and crew. She has performed all over the seacoast at Seacoast Rep, The Player's Ring, Prescott Park, and more. Over this past year, Danica made her movie debut with The Norman Rockwell Code and an LA based feature film due out this coming year. You saw Danica on the GP stage in Quilters, and No Sooner Won Than Wed. Many thanks to friends and family for all their love and support. Forever and always.

Joshua Paul Moore (Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf) is pleased to return to the GP stage, straight from the role of Nicky in The American Plan (Yellow Taxi Productions). Favorite credits: Tenor/Disney's Magic Music Days (Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL), Rod/Singin' in the Rain, Squire/3rd-5th Annual Piscataqua Faires (Prescott Park), Ragtime, Derma/La Cage Aux Folles, Motel/Fiddler on the Roof (2006 NHTA Nomination), Annie, Mac/42nd Street, Peter/The Diary of Anne Frank (Seacoast Rep), Bob Cratchit/Christmas Carol (Dramedy Productions), & Jim/The Glass Menagerie (Rochester Opera House). He originated the role of Jack in the new Elliott Baker musical The Reluctant Dragon (Players' Ring). Thanks to Brian, Fran, Dani, Mom, & Mémé. Prudent les choses que vous dites, les enfants écouteront.

Danielle Melillo (Little Red) is 19 years old and lives in Derry, NH and has performed in both professional and community theatre for 12 years. Her favorite roles have been Lily in The Secret Garden (NHCTA 2002 lead actress award), Sally in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, and Lucy in The Telephone (NHCTA 2005 leading actress award, and best production). Danielle studies voice at New England Conservatory with hopes of pursuing a career in Musical Theatre. She wants to thank Garrison Players for giving her the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful show.

Marc Rodriguez (Baker) grew up in Bath, Maine with dreams of pitching in the major leagues. In high school he traded in his cleats and glove for a Fender Telecaster and started a rock band. About 10 years ago someone "dared" him to get back into acting and since then he has been involved in over 50 major theatrical productions. Marc is president of the Northwood Theater Workshop. He also tours regionally with the party band SUNDOG, and is a member of the comedy troupe "Random Acts Of Senseless Theater". Marc lives in Raymond, NH and claims to still have a pretty mean fastball.

Dawn Haines (Baker’s Wife) was last seen on the Seacoast as Edith Widener in SRT's Titanic. Previously, she was Kitty Clive in Tim Slover's Joyful Noise at The Mill Pond Center and in Wake Up and Dream at The Player's Ring. Ms. Haines is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music where she studied with Jan DeGaetani. She is a writer with an MA in English and MFA in Creative Writing. Ms. Haines teaches writing at UNH. This one is for Sam.

Kenny Francoeur (Jack) is a junior at Biddeford High School and is thrilled to be working with the GP. He recently performed in The Sound of Music at the Lyric Music Theater (Freidrich), Gypsy at the Portland Players (Angie), Oliver! at the Arundel Barn (Charlie Bates), Biddeford High's 2005 One Act Play (Tommy) for which he won 2 All Cast Awards, Winnie the Pooh at the City Theatre (Pooh), and the Wizard of Oz (Cowardly Lion). Kenny recently finished Oliver! at Prescott Park and studied dance for 11 years. Some of Kenny's favorite experiences include shooting a commercial with Miss America and singing on the PA system at Macy's in New York City. He hopes to pursue theatre as a career and dedicates this performance to his aunt who has supported him throughout the years!

Monique Holtz (Jack’s Mother) is in her first GP show. She has performed in Dramedy Production's A Christmas Carol in 2005 and 2006 and also in Prescott Park's Oliver in 2006. She works at Liberty Mutual and lives in Rollinsford. Monique thanks her fiance, Fred Bloise, for his love and support. Monique has 2 daughters, Aubrey (19) and Jordan (17) and Fred has a son, Casey (12). She treasures time with family in CT. Monique dedicates this performance to her parents, Ed and Phyllis, who will celebrate 45 years of marriage this year! They made it into and out of the woods and are living happily ever after!

Druinn Johnston (Rapunzel) is 15 and a junior at Cocheco Arts and Technology Academy. She is very excited to be making her debut on theGP stage and would like to thank everyone who gave her this opportunity. Druinn has been studying voice with Melissa Manseau for two years and has been accepted into the NH Allstate chorus. She has most recently been seen as Hansel in the opera Hansel and Gretel and as Papagena/Third Lady in The Magic Flute, both at the Bell Center. Other theatre experience includes Amahl and the Night Visitors, Fiddler on the Roof, and Annie. She would like to thank her family, as well as Cordelia, Catherine, Melissa and Chris for being so great.

Albert Weston (Rapunzel’s Prince) is a 17 year old Senior at Cocheco Arts and Technology Academy and is proud to make his debut on the GP stage. He has only been doing theatre for about a year and a half and enjoys the experiences. He was in The Wiz at Exeter High School, and recently was in Godspell at Seacoast Rep. The experience made a great impact on his dream to become a broadway actor after college. He would like to thank his family, Chelsea Swisher, Megan Labrie, Matthew Camp, Chelsea Hermann, and Erin Adams for always being there for him and giving him all the support he needs. Enjoy!

Kym Berry (Cinderella’s Step Mother) is delighted to be back with GP after a nine year hiatus. She has been busy raising two boys and has enjoyed every minute of their adventures together. Kim joined GP in 1992 when her voice coach suggested that she get involved with a community theatre. That voice coach happened to be the music director for GP’s production of Brigadoon and Kim was hooked by the first performance. She also helped paint and decorate several sets, served as membership chairperson, and faithfully labeled and mailed each monthly newsletter for three seasons. Side note *If anyone has picture's of the stained glass window she created for Painted Churches, she would be grateful for copies. Kim would like to thank the director, Brian Lovejoy for giving her the opportunity to dust off her character shoes and play such a fun part.

Megan Davenport Karas (Cinderella’s Mother/Giant’s Wife) has been back in the area since last March after spending over 11 years in Berlin, Germany. Having grown up with Garrison Players, she is delighted to have the opportunity to be a part of a GP production again. Favorite past roles include Caroline Bingley and Lady Catherine de Bourgh in Pride and Prejudice (Berliner Grundtheater), Abigail Williams in The Crucible (Hackmatack Repertory Theatre), and Helena and Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream (UNH T.R.Y.ArtsReach).

Erin Adams (Lucinda) is thrilled to be performing with the Garrison Players! In the past she has performed at numerous theatres in the area including Seacoast Repertory Theatre, The Player's Ring, Garrison Players, The Bell Center, Ogunquit Playhouse, and Hampton Playhouse. In 1999, Erin was seen as the orphan "Tessie" in the Disney/ABC television movie remake of Annie with Kathy Bates, Victor Garber, Kristin Chenoweth, and Allen Cumming. She would like to thank Brian for giving her this opportunity, as well as Chelsea, Grady, Zach, and her parents for always being fabulous.

Leah Lovejoy (Granny) has enjoyed many years and many roles both on stage, back stage and off stage with GP over the last 17 years. Her most memorable roles include M'Lynn in Steel Magnolias, Ruth in Pirates of Penzance, Old Green Grasshopper in James and the Giant Peach, and most recently Catherine in Pippin. She's a full-time mother of Delaney Rose and Taylor Patrick, wife of Brian and customer service manager at Liberty Mutual. You may wonder how she has time for all this...so does she! This role is a surprise since she only expected to be the producer. She'll do just about anything to support Brian (the director) and working with this fantastic cast and crew has been a superb experience. Love and kisses to Brian, Taylor and Delaney -"your love means everything to me".

Lauren Hill (Florinda) is 16 years old and a student at Portsmouth High School. She is excited to be back on the GP stage after just having played Rachel in To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday. She has been acting at Seacoast Rep since she was seven, and was in over 11 productions, most recently including Godspell-SE and Peter Pan. Lauren also enjoys singing, and has sung in many choirs, including the ACDA High School Honor Choir with whom she sang at Carnegie Hall last February. She would like to thank all her friends and family -especially her mom for making her who she is today, and Dylan for always being there for her. "You're all important people in my life, and without any of your support, I wouldn't know what to do! I love you!" As for the audience, she hopes you enjoy the show!

Trevor Hess (Steward) is a senior at Somersworth High School, and is excited to be performing again with GP. He has been seen in several other shows, most recently he portrayed Gad in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Hackmatack Playhouse. Trevor has also been seen in other productions with GP, and at SHS; some of which include The Fantasticks, Pippin, Little Shop of Horrors, The Sound of Music, and Hello, Dolly! Trevor thanks his parents for carting him all over the place; his best friend Teri S. for getting him addicted to theatre; John S. for giving him this amazing opportunity; Brian L. for encouraging him to continue his involvement in Garrison Players; and finally Danni D. and her family for always encouraging him in his talents, and for being, by far, his biggest fans.

Portrait photographs courtesy of Photography by Carin

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