The Yorkminstrels

The Yorkminstrels were proud to present...

Oliver!

April 22 - 30, 2006

The Leah Posluns Theatre
4588 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario

Artistic Director


Sarah Kitz

Musical Director


Keith Bohlander

Choreographer


Chris Stanois

Producer


Susan Towle

Performances

Date Time
Saturday, April 22, 2006 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 23, 2006 2:00 p.m.(matinée)
Thursday, April 27, 2006 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 28, 2006 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 29, 2006 2:00 p.m.(matinée)
Saturday, April 29, 2006 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 30, 2006 2:00 p.m.(matinée)

Tickets

Adults: $28.50
Seniors (65+): $23.50
Students (under 19): $21.00
Groups of 20 or more: $23.50 each

About the Show

Book, Music & Lyrics by: Lionel Bart

Brief Synopsis:
A young orphan boy is the Oliver in the title of this musical, which follows his adventures from a sinister orphanage workhouse, through the rough streets of 19th century London, and to the home of a kind benefactor. On the way, he learns about the good and bad in people, no matter their circumstances. Oliver! is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale, Oliver Twist

Songs Include:
Consider Yourself • Food, Glorious Food • Where is Love? • I'd Do Anything • As Long As He Needs Me

The Cast

Oliver: Shawn Molko
Fagin: Harvey Cooperberg
Artful Dodger: Micha Baltman
Nancy: Lainie Bines
Bill Sykes: Rob Munday
Mr. Bumble: Clive Gomperts
Widow Corney: Karina Rammell
Mr. Sowerberry: Mike Walsh
Mrs. Sowerberry: Donna Babcock
Mr. Brownlow: Jim Wright
Chorus
Pauper Assistant: Tori Baxter
Old Sally: Faegi Bines
Chorus Mary Deacon
Mrs. Bedwin: Christine Edmonds
Dr. Grimwig: Brian Elton
Long Song Seller: Darren Flynn
Pauper Assistant: Samantha Hurl
Chairman/
Nightwatchman
:
Kirk Johns
Chorus Cheryl Jones
Rose Seller/
Dance Captain
:
Kelly Lovatt
Noah Claypole/
Knife Grinder
:
Brad Marks
Strawberry Seller: Emma O’Brien
Charlotte: Jessica Redwood
Chorus Morgan Russell
Bet: Anna Sullivan
Chorus Maryann Wilson
Children's Chorus
Chorus Candice Barkin
Milkmaid Emma Burke-Kleinman
Chorus Liam Heath
Chorus Rachel Mervin
Chorus Elyse Parr
Charlie Bates Jeff Pybus
Chorus Ben Varden
Chorus Emma Varden

Production Staff

Producer: Susan Towle
Director: Sarah Kitz
Musical Director: Keith Bohlander
Choreographer: Chris Stanois
Stage Manager: Andrea McNamara
Set Design: David C. Wigley
Costume Design: David C. Wigley
Lighting Design: Steve LaVoie
Sound Design: Bruce Jackson
Ticket Managers: Margaret & Peter Pattenden
Assistant Stage Managers: Heather Barnes, Michael Rubenstein
Dance Captain: Kelly Lovatt
Set Construction: Andrea McNamara (Head Carpenter),
The Cast, Family and Friends
Costume Construction: David C Wigley, Heather Barnes, The Cast
Props: Heather Barnes
Lighting Operator: Duane Flynn
Follow Spot Operator: Paul Malfara
Audio Operator: Leah Posluns Theatre
Stage Crew: Family, Friends, The Yorkminstrels
Publicity: Mary Deacon, Paul Malfara
Playbill: Paul Malfara, Mary Deacon
Orchestra Co-ordinator: Judi Lytle
Rehearsal/Show Pianist: Roland Star
Audition Pianist: Olga Levin
Front of House Manager: Leisa Heath
Transportation: Andrea McNamara