Iolanthe
Or The Peer and the Peri!
April 26th-29th, 2007
RCMPI presents its fourth Gilbert and Sullivan production.
THE FAIRIES ARE COMING! THE FAIRIES ARE COMING!
The Upper House doesn’t apply too much sober second thought on this one and tries to resist the will of the Fairy Queen in a dispute over love. Not a good move! Blue blood and legal knowledge are no match for true love and fairy cunning.
Iolanthe is one of the highlights of the Gilbert and Sullivan partnership and was written shortly after Pirates of Penzance at the pinnacle of their popularity. This comical musical lampoons the British aristocracy and the political party system. The incredible music, comedy and characters combine to make a show that will be enjoyed by all ages.
Cast
| Celia, a fairy | Sarah Kenny |
| Leila, a fairy | Mariah Macfarlane |
| Fleta, a fairy | Darcy Welch |
| Queen of the Fairies* | Earlla Vickers |
| Iolanthe, a fairy, Strephon’s mother | Michele DiTomasso |
| Strephon, an Arcadian Shepherd | Jordan Stumpf |
| Phyllis, an Arcadian shepherdess and Ward in Chancery | Amy Waller |
| The Lord Chancellor | Michael Austin |
| Lord Tolloller | Kai Arnel |
| Lord Mountararat | Tom Gould |
| Private Willis | Jim Griffin |
| Dukes, Marquesses, Earls, Viscounts and Barons | |
| John Attwell, Todd Broatch, Robert Brown, Paul Clarkson, Tim Clayton, Werner Eitzen, Stephen O’Connell, Henry Peeling, A. Robert W. Purdy, Andy Stimpson | |
| Fairies | |
| Stephanie Bagasan, Jennifer Bertin, Jen de Vries, Akasha DiTomasso, Sheila Douglas, Laura Harding, Sophia Podrozny, Melissa Purchase, Debbie Sippel Eitzen, Judy Steibelt, Janet Warren | |
| Pixies and Pages | |
| Alyssa Carrey, Kelsey Danielli, Liam Diebolt-Kenny, Watson Garbutt, Angela Gismondi, Alyshia Goddong, Madison Godin, Shae-Lyn Herbert, Savannah Knapp, Ruth Martin, Meghan Sullivan, Jennifer Veeneman | |
| * The role of Queen of the Fairies at most performances was played by: Judy Steibelt | |
Production Team
| Director | Jane Martin |
| Music Director | Laurie Garbutt |
| Production Coordinator | Anita MacFarlane |
| Stage Manager | Erik Noesgaard |
| Stage Manager | Jordan McMillin |
| Costumes | Melissa Bruntlett |
| Set Design | Stacey Timmers |
| Set Construction | Jim Hoare |
| Rehearsal Accompanist | Grace Peters |
| Audition Coordinator | Anne Norris |
| Set Building and Painting: Chuck Bagasan, Stephanie Bagasan, Jim Brasseur, Todd Broatch, Paul Clarkson, Tim Clayton, Michele DiTomasso, Werner Eitzen, Laurie Garbutt, Watson Garbutt, Sarah Kenny, Anita Macfarlane, Matt Middleton, Bob Purdy, Debbie Sippel Eitzen, Judy Steibelt, Natalie Steibelt, Jane Martin, Janet Warren |
| Costumes: Erika Bagasan, Helen Dumoulin, Laura Harding, Gladys Phillips, Debbie Sippel Eitzen |
| Coronets: Todd Broatch, Melissa Bruntlett, Paul Clarkson, Duncan Gould, Graham Gould, Kim Gould, Tom Gould, Anita Macfarlane, Jane Martin, Ruth Martin, Stephen O’Connell, Janet Warren |
| Dance Captain: Debbie Sippel Eitzen |
| Front of House: Anita Macfarlane |
| Front of House painting: Meredith Sweeney |
| Poster and Programme: Tom Gould |
| Programme Advertising: Werner Eitzen |
| Pixie & Page Escort: Fiona Douglas |
| Cast Shirt Assistant: Matisse Apsimon-Megens |
Orchestra
| Conductor | Laurie Garbutt |
| Violin | Ron Dolynchuk |
| Viola | Machael Carey |
| Cello | Mark Edel |
| Flute | Barbara Eley |
| Piano | Anne Marie Leonard |
Co-operators Hall
River Run Centre in Guelph
April 26th – 28th, 2007 8:00pm
April 28th – 29th, 2007 2:00pm
Directed by Jane Martin
Musical Direction by Laurie Garbutt