Singin' in the Rain
Sep 27 – Nov 10
Gilliam Stage at Barter Theatre
“The Greatest Movie Musical of All Time”
Book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Songs by Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown
Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film by special arrangement with Warner Bros Theatre Ventures
“Make ‘Em Laugh,” “You Are My Lucky Star,” “You Were Meant for Me,” “All I do is Dream of You,” and, of course the title song, “Singin’ in the Rain,” are but a few of the wonderful songs from one of the most celebrated and beloved musical films ever made. Live and onstage, these unforgettable scenes, songs and dances will make you laugh, make you sing, wow you with the spectacle of it all, and leave you with a night to remember for the rest of your life.
Director's Notes
RAIN BRINGS LIFE
Rain is refreshing. Rain is life giving. Rain cleanses. And in the case of Singin’ in the Rain, it is also wildly entertaining.
Whenever it rains, everyone complains. Yet rain is necessary to our sustenance. Rain makes everything around us alive.
The fact that rain brings life was not lost on Betty Comden and Adolph Green when they wrote Singin’ in the Rain. We take great joy in watching a young child play in a mud puddle or splash around in a sprinkler because we see the renewal, joy and refreshing image of being clean again. We experience immense pleasure in watching birds splash in a fountain. So what better image could there possible be for a man falling in love than singing and dancing in the rain? It’s the perfect image of freedom; there’s not a care in the world, even a downpour couldn’t dampen happiness.
Don Lockwood singing and dancing in the rain reminds us of our childhood. He is free from the restraint of fame and publicity. But more than that, the rain, and his love of Kathy Seldon, cleanses him. And in the process, he helps to cleanse the world around him by doing what is right and fair.
In the meantime, we get to be highly entertained by a boy and his friends splashing, playing, dancing and singing in the rain. If we could only experience that joy every day of our lives!
Richard Rose
Director, Singin’ in the Rain
Cast & Credits
Cast:
(In Order of Appearance)
Zelda Zanders. famous zip girl:Hope Quinn
J. Cumberland Spendrill, III, Zelda’s escort :Phillip Rast
Rod, Monumental’s press agent:Justin Tyler Lewis
R. F. Simpson, Head of Monumental Pictures:Rick McVey
Mrs. Simpson:Paris Bradstreet
Roscoe Dexter, film director:Nick Koesters
Cosmo Brown:Andrew Hampton Livingston
Don Lockwood:Sean Maximo Campos
Lina Lamont:Hannah Ingram
Bartender:Zacchaeus Kimbrell
Young Don:Parker Byun
Young Cosmo:Joshua J. Schwartz
Burlesque Girl:Sarah Laughland
Bouncer:Zacchaeus Kimbrell
Theatre Manager:Zacchaeus Kimbrell
On Film – “The Royal Rascal”
Lina Lamont as the Princess
Don Lockwood as Felipe du Bois
Fiends:Andrew Hampton Livingston, Tyler Cramer, Jake Dailey, Phillip Rast
The Villain:Nick Koesters
Don’s Fans:Sarah Laughland, Parker Byun,Caroline Lambert, Garrett T. Houston, Katherine Lyle
Kathy Seldon:Kim Morgan Dean
A Policeman:Joshua J. Schwartz
Waiters at The Party:Parker Byun, Garrett T. Houston
Other Party Guest:Zacchaeus Kimbrell, Joshua J. Schwartz
Show Girls at Party:Sarah Laughland, Caroline Lambert, Brandy Drzymkowski, Katherine Lyle
Sam:Zacchaeus Kimbrell
Workmen:Joshua J. Schwartz, Garrett T. Houston
Assistant Directors:Justin Tyler Lewis, Parker Byun, Joshua J. Schwartz
Wardrobe Supervisor:Katherine Lyle
Hairdresser:Brandy Drzymkowski
Camera Man:Phillip Rast
The Tenor in “Beautiful Girl”:Justin Tyler Lewis
Dancers in “Beautiful Girl”:Sarah Laughland, Caroline Lambert, Hope Quinn,
Brandy Drzymkowski, Katherine Lyle
Sid Phillips, Director:Zacchaeus Kimbrell
Miss Dinsmore, Lina Lamont’s Vocal Coach:Paris Bradstreet
Don’s Diction Teacher:Zacchaeus Kimbrell
Lady-in-Waiting:Sarah Laughland
On Film – “The Dueling Cavalier”
Lina Lamont as Yvonne
Don Lockwood as Pierre de Battaille
Lady-in-Waiting – Sarah Laughland
Manservant – Phillip Rast
Rouge Noir of the Purple Terror – Nick Koesters
Audience After the Preview:Ensemble
Man Walking Street in the Rain:Parker Byun
“Broadway Melody”
People on streets of Broadway – The Ensemble
Broadway Agents – Zacchaeus Kimbrell
Don’s Boys – Parker Byun, Joshua Schwartz
The Speak Easy Patrons – The Ensemble
Gangsters – Justin Tyler Lewis, Garrett T. Houston, Phillip Rast
The New Kid in Town – Caroline Lambert
Finale – The Ensemble
On Film – “The Dancing Cavalier”
Lina Lamont as Yvonne
Don Lockwood as Pierre de Battaille
Rouge Noir of the Purple Terro – Nick Koesters
Lady-in-Waiting – Sarah Laughland
Manservant – Phillip Rast
Collaborators:
Director: Richard Rose
Choreographer:Amanda Aldridge
Tap Choreographer: Andrew Hampton Livingston
Assistant Choreographer:Ashley Campos
Music Director:Lee Harris
Set Design:Dan Ettinger
Costume Design:Amanda Aldridge
Assistant Costume Designer: Ashley Campos
Wig & Makeup Designer:Whitney Kaibel
Lighting Design: Andrew Morehouse
Sound Design: Tony Angelini
Assistant to the Choreographer:Sarah Laughland
Dance Captain:Ashley Campos
Stage Manager:Cindi Raebel
Assistant Stage Manager:Victoria L. Sutton
Corporate Sponsors:
Johnston Memorial Hospital
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