The Who's Tommy
November 25-29, 2009
After witnessing the accidental murder of his mother’s lover by his father following the Second World War, young Tommy is so traumatized that he loses his ability to speak or to care about life. As he grows he suffers abuse from sadistic relatives and neighbours. As an adolescent, he’s discovered to have an uncanny knack for playing pinball, and becomes such an expert at the game that he rises to the stature of an international superstar and inspires youth around the world.
The Who’s Tommy – is based on the The Who’s 1969 double rock opera album Tommy and is presented in Guelph with some of the best local musicians recreating the classic sound of The Who.
The Rock Opera Tommy, which was first performed by The Who in 1969, was originally conceived by Peter Townshend and Kit Lambert with contributions to the development by John Entwistle, Keith Moon and Roger Daltrey.
Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend
Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff
Additional Music and Lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon
Originally Produced on Broadway by Pace Theatrical Group and Dodger Productions with Kardana Productions
Cast
| Mrs. Walker | Christie Menzo |
| Captain Walker | Matt McCarthy |
| Uncle Ernie | Dan Kelley |
| Minister | Stephen O’Connell |
| Minister’s Wife | Karen Allen |
| 4-year old Tommy | Tyler Hergott, Emily Hergott |
| 10-year old Tommy | Brendan Berry, Jaimie Taylor |
| Cousin Kevin | Evan Supple |
| Lover / Hawker | Tim Clarke |
| Narrator / Tommy | John McGill |
| Acid Queen | Kayla Gerber |
| Sally Simpson | Mackenzie Matthews |
| Lads | |
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Ryan DeVries, Adrian Eitzen, Arthur Harkins, Stephen Maclean Rogers, Magnus Mee, Erik Noesgaard, Kieran Sherry. |
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Lasses |
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Jessica Blondin, Heather Buck, Kylie Doerner, Fiona Douglas, Danielle Gamache, Brianne Kelsick, Alana Meier, Shaelyn Meier, Anna Rowan, Jazmine Supple |
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| Adult Chorus | |
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Karen Allen, John Attwell, Todd Broatch, Robert Brown, Corina Dunn, Jennifer Mitchell, Barbara Murray, Steve O’Connell, Debbie Sippel Eitzen, Robin Watters |
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| Childrens Chorus | |
| Kayla Cookson, David Corbett, Duncan Gould, Nolan Henshall, Jaimie Taylor | |
Production Team
| Artistic Director | Steve Sherry |
| Musical Director | Brett Girvin |
| Choreographer | Deanna Clatworthy |
| Stage Manager | Julie Van Duzen |
| Assistant Stage Managers | Meeghan Nolasco, Corrine Saunders, Erik Noesgaard |
| Production Coordinator | Luisa Lago |
| Lighting Design | Tyson Wentworth |
| Set Design | Lisa Fillion |
| Costumes | Deanna Clatworthy, Meeghan Nolasco, Julie Van Duzen, Pam Niesiobedzki-Curtis |
| Master Carpenter | Henry DeVries |
| Properties | Meeghan Nolasco, Brenda Van Esch |
| Vocal Coaches | Anna Rowan, Heather Buck, Jennifer Mitchell |
| Sound Coordinator | Sheila Todd |
| Makeup and Hair | Sarah Whelan |
| Additional Crew: Gary Chapman, Tom Gould, Jeff Perkins, Marcus Sherry, Jenna Ecclestone |
| Sound Assistants: Sheila Douglas, Stephanie Giugovaz, Amanda Gryzwac |
| Costume Assistants: Lin Chapman, Deanna Clatworthy, Helen Dumolin, Falcon Durrer, Teresa Ferrazzi-Marini, Katherine McGill, Meeghan Nolasco, Gladys Phillips, Jennifer Prescott, Julie Van Duzen |
| Prop Assistants: Jane Martin, Jeff Perkins |
| Program Design: Luis Lago |
| Set Builders: Marc Fillion, Tom Gould, Bob Purdy |
Orchestra
| Electric Guitar | Brett Girvin |
| Bass | Neal Carriere |
| Electric and Acoustic Guitar | Scott Hanenberg |
| Keyboards | Jeff Daniels, John McLelland |
| French Horn, Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Keyboard | Rob Gellner |
| Percussion | John Goddard |
Board Of Directors
| Co-Presidents | Karen Allen & Laurie Garbutt |
| Treasurer | Erik Noesgaard |
| Secretary | Judy Steibelt |
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Deanna Clatworthy, Werner Eitzen, Luisa Lago, Michael Mitchell, Sarah Whelan, Earlla Vickers |
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River Run Centre
Main Stage
Director : Steve Sherry
Music Director : Brett Girvin
Choreographer : Deanna Clatworthy
