Meet Me In St. Louis
November 16-20, 2000
MEET ME IN ST LOUIS is a rare theatrical treasure, and is based on the heartwarming MGM movie. Join the Smith family at the 1904 World’s Fair, and see how their love and respect for each other is tempered with genuine humour that can only be generated by such a special family.
Memorable musical numbers include The Boy Next Door, A Raving Beauty, The Trolley Song, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Whenever I’m With You and A Day in New York.
Suddenly there’s a blackout. Imagine yourself standing with the family as the lights from the World’s Fair fill the stage; you’ve never seen such a spectacular panorama in your life!
music and lyrics by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane
book by Hugh Wheeler
Cast
| Postman | Paul Bell |
| Tootie Smith | Meghan Allen-Barron |
| Agnes Smith | Heidi Lynch |
| Lon Smith | Patrick Stiles |
| Mrs. Anna Smith | Jane Martin |
| Katie | Marg Templeton |
| Grandpa Prophater | Gary E. Chapman |
| Rose Smith | Renae Cristello |
| Ester Smith | Rachel Sapiano |
| John Truitt | Russell Tyson Clark |
| Mr. Smith | Paul Hock |
| Warren Sheffield | Jeremy Eccles |
| Eve | Sarah Dryden |
| Motorman | Guy Haskell |
| Lucille Ballard | Emily Smit |
| Clinton Badger | Drew Henry |
| Sidney Purvis | Eric Soehner |
| Ensemble | |
| Oriana Abrahamse, Christopher Andersen, John Attwell, Jon Avery, Katie Avery, Rick Avery, Paul Bell, Mikaila Bevan, D.R. Clark, Sheila Douglas, Debbie Edwards, Kelley French, Candice Gilliam, Judy Greenhill, Guy Haskell, Jonathan Hock, Steve Johnson, Michelle Marshall, Heather Martin, Terry Millie, Debbie Sippel Eitzen, Emily Smit, Diane Spratt, Vanessa Spratt, Judy Steibelt, Gillian Stoddart, Shannon Westgarth | |
| Dance Ensemble | |
| Sarah Buddo – captain, Kate Buddo, D.R. Clark, Stephanie Cressman, Beth Anne Fischer, Drew Henry, Philip King, Kendra McGuffin, Terry Millie, Eric Soehner, Katie Shewen, Mairin Smit, Faren Tami, Kate Wilson | |
Production Team
| Director | Tim Oberholzer |
| Musical Director | Anne Monkhouse |
| Choreographer | Patricia McLeod |
| Producer | Richard Vollans |
| Stage Manager | Nadine MacKinnon |
| Assistant Stage Managers | Andrea Johnston, Jennifer Kyba |
| Audition Co-ordinators | Al & Anne Norris |
| Set Designer | Tim Oberholzer |
| Set Decor & Realization | Bill Unser |
| Set Construction | Richard Vollans, Tim Oberholzer, Ron Pickford, Paul Faires, John Attwell, Judy Steibelt, Al Norris, Anna Blackie, Guy Haskell, Werner Eitzen, Christopher Anderson, Anthony Brown, Lin Chapman, Gary E. Chapman, Chris Stoeckle, Gregory Bride |
| Set Painters | Richard Vollans, Philip King, Bill Unser, Judy Steibelt, Amy Steggles, Ruth Ralston, Rachel Sapiano, Jenna Sapiano, Renae Cristello, Debbie Edwards, Jane Martin, Nicole Hambleton, Eric Soehner, Heidi Lynch, Barbara Brown, Emily Smit, Candace Gilliam, Naomi Svensson, Malcolm McLeod, Erin Campbell, Debbie Sippel Eitzen, Beth Anne Fischer, Laura Kallay, Friends and members of RCMPI |
| Costume Designer & Coordinator | Gladys Philips |
| Costume Team | Eleanor Burchill, Diane Spratt, Faren Tami, Beth Anne Fischer, Kathy Dougan, Kathy Brophy, Helen Dumoulin, Friends and members of RCMPI |
| Light Design | Brian Yeo |
| Follow Spot Operators | Kimberley Walker, Terry Steenson, Lloyd Lindsay |
| Wireless Wranglers | Mike Mahnic, Elaine Hughes, Frances Miller |
| Sound Assistant | John Pentland |
| Script Assistant | Anne Norris |
| Handbook | Jane Adair |
| Poster, Program | Richard Vollans |
| Graphics | Jane Thornton |
| Fundraising | Liza Kallay, Al Norris, Michelle Marshall, Paul Bell, Penny Willes |
| Properties Coordinator | Brenda Reynolds |
| Properties Team | Ruth Ralston, Dale van Goozen, Elaine Hughes |
| Christmas Tree Decoration | Mary Lang, Camella Nini, St. Joseph`s Hospital – Festival of Trees |
| Set Change Crew | Dan Crenna, Mike Mahnic, Elaine Hughes, Frances Miller, Erin Campbell, Michael Weiss, Naomi Svensson, Paul Richard, Richard Vollans, Tim Oberholzer, Anna Blackie |
| Hair & Make-up | Celeste Viray, Dianne Thompson, Marnie Jutzi, Marion Rodgers |
| Fly Operators | Lin Chapman, Anthony Brown |
Orchestra
| Conductor | Anne Monkhouse |
| Flute & Piccolo | Greg Stroh |
| Flute, Clarinet | Bradley Moggach |
| Clarinet | Shannon Purvis-Smith |
| Clarinet, Bassoon | Ginny Scarfino |
| French Horn | Tony Snyder |
| Trumpet | Debra Lacoste |
| Trumpet | Martin Lacoste |
| Trombone | John Monkhouse |
| Violin | Jay Samuel |
| Violin | Alison Long |
| Cello | Lucas Tensen |
| Cello | Olivia McLeod |
| Oboe | Hazel Boyle |
| Bass | Art Lang |
| Piano | Grace Peters |
| Percussion | John Goddard |
Board Of Directors
| President | Bette Ann Stoddart |
| Vice-President | Liza Kallay |
| Secretary | Jane Caspers |
| Treasurer | Eleanor Burchill |
| Past-President | Conn Gartley |
Sally Nelson, Simon Leibovitz, Penny Willes, Drew Henry, Bill Henry, Kathy Brophy, Jane Martin, Elaine Hughes, Janet Ksenych, Joan Ksenych | |
Main Stage
River Run Centre, Guelph
Director : Tim Oberholzer
Music Director : Anne Monkhouse
Choreographer : Patricia McLeod
Producer : Richard Vollans
