Fall 2019: Ruddigore
Performances
Nov. 15, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 17, 2019, 2 p.m.
Nov. 22, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 23, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 24, 2019, 2 p.m.
All performances held at Salem United Church of Christ.
Synopsis
In the town of Rederring, a corps of bridesmaids is lamenting the lack of marriages occurring. While there are plenty of potential candidates, they all have their own reasons for remaining unwed. One of these women, Rose, would be willing to marry Robin Oakapple, but he is too shy to ask her. It turns out that Robin is really Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd in disguise. For Ruthven has been cursed. Thinking his older brother is dead, Sir Despard Murgatroyd has taken the curse upon himself. Meanwhile, Robin (Ruthven) asks his half-brother, Richard Dauntless, to express Robin's feelings for Rose. Instead, upon witnessing her beauty, Richard asks Rose to marry him. After Robin helps convince Rose not to marry Richard, Richard tips Despard off that he doesn't really have the curse. After losing his disguise, ghosts become angry with Ruthven for not committing heinous enough crimes. Eventually though, a solution is found and everyone happily falls in love.
Director: Brian Smith
Assistant Director: Devon Woodward
Music Director: Alex Kuczynski
Producers: Schuyler Kelley, Amanda Lobaugh
Cast
- Rose Maybud (A Village Maiden)
- Carla Cogliandro
- Mad Margaret
- Holly Thérèse Corcoran
- Dame Hannah
- Sarajane Fondiller
- Ruth (Professional Bridesmaid)
- Katie Garver
- Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd (Robin Oakapple)
- Christopher Garver
- Richard Dauntless
- Jad Jordan
- Sir Despard Murgatroyd of Ruddigore
- Michael Peterson
- Zorah (Professional Bridesmaid)
- Sarah Scarpulla
- Sir Roderic Murgatroyd
- Wayne Vander Byl
- Old Adam Goodheart
- Albert Young Jr.
Chorus
Charlene Beckwith, Suzanne Bell, Terry Benedict, Liz Burke, Bill Hammond, Forrest Kelley, Jordu Kelly-Sutliff, Amanda Kish, Sean Maher, Aaryn Miller, Patti Anne Montrois, Maureen Odgers, Laurel Schneiderman, Martin Schneiderman, Mamie Smith, Ruth Tushingham, Bob Weeks, Velta Zadins
Orchestra
- Bass
- Craig Mullen
- Bassoon
- Tim McKnight
- Clarinet
- Stephen Lurie
- Cornet
- Leslie MacDonald
- Flute
- Debbie Deane
- Horn
- Mary Ann Conley, Mary Frey
- Keyboard
- Alex Kuczynski
- Oboe
- Kathleen Holt
- Percussion
- David Raymond, Steven L. Smith
- Piccolo
- Debbie Deane
Crew
- Set Designer
- Albert Young Jr.
- Costume Manager
- Maryanne Lettis
- Lighting Designer
- David Odgers
- Lighting Operators
- Schuyler Kelley, Dennis MacMahon
- Dramaturge
- David Raymond
- Program Design
- Edward Medina-Torres