The Wind in the Willows
February 13-17, 2013
The classic story of the Great and Glorious Toad of Toad Hall and his ever unnerving exploits involving Rat, Mole, Badger and the mysterious human opens at the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre February 13th and plays through the 16th at 7:30 pm with three matinee performances; one on Saturday the 16th at 1pm and two on Sunday the 17th at 1 and 4 pm.
Directed by CBMT Managing Artistic Director Harry Woods, this lovely adaptation of The Wind in the Willows with some of the most charming music written features the all adult cast of Matthew Hart as the Great and Glorious Toad, Maggie McCarty as Mole, Donielle Carr as Rat, Rich Driscoll as Badger and Andrew Hadley as the human Judge, Engineer, Washerwoman and Thief. Musical Direction is by Sean Warren Stone; lighting design is by Scott Little and students from Western’s Theatre Department, poster and costume design and coordination is by Jackie Mearman, properties by Heather Toth, set piece painting is by Mary Tuck, vocal direction and rehearsal accompanist is Maggie McCarty and Lori Duncan is stage managing – volunteers all. Scene and set painting volunteers are needed and most welcome.
In The Wind in the Willows there is a subtle encouragement of kindness, patience, industry and loyalty as it captures the true meaning of friendship. It speaks to the value and comfort of home but also addresses issues of adventure and just what wonders the open road may hold.
The Wind in the Willows isn’t just for children. It addresses the child in all of us. Parents and adults of all ages will appreciate the joy and happiness that always seems to spring to the forefront when you are involved with this charming story. Bring your children, bring your parents, and bring your friends. The wild wood and all of its adventures will be waiting.
Directed by CBMT Managing Artistic Director Harry Woods, this lovely adaptation of The Wind in the Willows with some of the most charming music written features the all adult cast of Matthew Hart as the Great and Glorious Toad, Maggie McCarty as Mole, Donielle Carr as Rat, Rich Driscoll as Badger and Andrew Hadley as the human Judge, Engineer, Washerwoman and Thief. Musical Direction is by Sean Warren Stone; lighting design is by Scott Little and students from Western’s Theatre Department, poster and costume design and coordination is by Jackie Mearman, properties by Heather Toth, set piece painting is by Mary Tuck, vocal direction and rehearsal accompanist is Maggie McCarty and Lori Duncan is stage managing – volunteers all. Scene and set painting volunteers are needed and most welcome.
In The Wind in the Willows there is a subtle encouragement of kindness, patience, industry and loyalty as it captures the true meaning of friendship. It speaks to the value and comfort of home but also addresses issues of adventure and just what wonders the open road may hold.
The Wind in the Willows isn’t just for children. It addresses the child in all of us. Parents and adults of all ages will appreciate the joy and happiness that always seems to spring to the forefront when you are involved with this charming story. Bring your children, bring your parents, and bring your friends. The wild wood and all of its adventures will be waiting.
The Wind in the Willows
By Michael Hulett
Adapted from the novel by Kenneth Grahame
Directed by Harry Woods
Musical Direction by Sean Warren Stone
The Setting
The River Bank, the Open Road, Court, Prison, the Wild Wood with a railway running through it and Toad Hall – All in a quiet countryside
The Time
Today, maybe yesterday
CAST (In order of appearance)
Mole - Maggie McCarty
Rat - Donielle Carr
Toad - Matthew Hart
Badger - Rich Driscoll
The Human - Judge, Washerwoman, Engineer & Thief - Andrew Hadley
MUSICAL NUMBERS
OVERTURE
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS – Mole
LIFE ON THE RIVER – Rat
THE OPEN ROAD – Toad, Mole, Rat and Badger
THE GREAT AND GLORIOUS TOAD – Toad and Judge
HOME – Mole and Rat
THE RAILROAD TRACK - Toad and Engineer
THE PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN – Rat and Mole
CREW
Stage Manager - Lori Duncan
Lighting Design - Scott Little
Costume Design & Coordination - Jacqueline Mearman
Properties - Heather Toth
Set Painting - Caroline Murphy, Head
Painters – MacKenzie Murphy, Dan Hudson, Ally Howe, Sage Maestro, Harry Woods, Mary Tuck, September Yale, Travis Elliot, Kiley Laws, Mandie Little,
Mike Pool,
Set Construction - September Yale & Rich Driscoll
Set Cutouts – Design and Painting - Mary Tuck
Make-up Design – Kate Seeley & Ann Sharkey
Sound Design - Heather Toth
Lighting Crew – Mandie Little
Running Crew -Mike Pool
Light Board Operator -Lori Duncan
Sound Board Operator - Heather Toth
Technical Coordinator – September Yale
By Michael Hulett
Adapted from the novel by Kenneth Grahame
Directed by Harry Woods
Musical Direction by Sean Warren Stone
The Setting
The River Bank, the Open Road, Court, Prison, the Wild Wood with a railway running through it and Toad Hall – All in a quiet countryside
The Time
Today, maybe yesterday
CAST (In order of appearance)
Mole - Maggie McCarty
Rat - Donielle Carr
Toad - Matthew Hart
Badger - Rich Driscoll
The Human - Judge, Washerwoman, Engineer & Thief - Andrew Hadley
MUSICAL NUMBERS
OVERTURE
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS – Mole
LIFE ON THE RIVER – Rat
THE OPEN ROAD – Toad, Mole, Rat and Badger
THE GREAT AND GLORIOUS TOAD – Toad and Judge
HOME – Mole and Rat
THE RAILROAD TRACK - Toad and Engineer
THE PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN – Rat and Mole
CREW
Stage Manager - Lori Duncan
Lighting Design - Scott Little
Costume Design & Coordination - Jacqueline Mearman
Properties - Heather Toth
Set Painting - Caroline Murphy, Head
Painters – MacKenzie Murphy, Dan Hudson, Ally Howe, Sage Maestro, Harry Woods, Mary Tuck, September Yale, Travis Elliot, Kiley Laws, Mandie Little,
Mike Pool,
Set Construction - September Yale & Rich Driscoll
Set Cutouts – Design and Painting - Mary Tuck
Make-up Design – Kate Seeley & Ann Sharkey
Sound Design - Heather Toth
Lighting Crew – Mandie Little
Running Crew -Mike Pool
Light Board Operator -Lori Duncan
Sound Board Operator - Heather Toth
Technical Coordinator – September Yale