Event information
Music by Duncan Sheik
Book & lyrics by Steven Sater
Based on the play by Frank Wedekind
Performed by BA (Hons) Acting Musical Theatre
working alongside BA (Hons) Theatre Practice
Overview
Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s multi-award winning musical combines an electrifying
rock score with the strict world of 19th century Germany in this tale of the adolescent
journey from innocence to experience.
In this highly religious small town, the teenagers want to understand their changing
bodies and urges, but the adults want to keep them innocent to the complexities of life.
A world where the teenagers are kept isolated from one another.
A world where shame leads to confusion and tragedy.
A world where all the teenagers want to do is reach out and touch.
This amateur production is presented & streamed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe).
All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk
Showtimes
Virtual performance video viewing
24 June - 8 July 2021
Director - Jamie Armitage
Musical Director - Wendy Gadian
Choreographer - Lynne Thomas
Set Designer - Ethan Cheek (BA (Hons) Theatre Practice)
Costume Designer - Alice McNicholas (BA (Hons) Theatre Practice)
Lighting Designer - Harvey Nowak-Green (BA (Hons) Theatre Practice)
Sound Designer - Gareth Tucker
Design Mentor - Simon Kenny
Video Designer - Jack Fone (BA (Hons) Theatre Practice)
Associate Director - Beth Wilkinson
Assistant Musical Director - William Bullivant
Costume Supervisor - Alison Cartledge
Scenic Art Tutor - Carla Mardle
Production Manager - Shaz McGee
Acting Musical Theatre Course Leader - Wendy Gadian
Head of Theatre Practice - Kathrine Sandys
Special thanks to - Autograph, Cassius Creative, Electric Foundry, Gavin McGrath of The Prince Edward Theatre, Green Hippo, NegEarth Lights, QEII Centre, Sophie Gabszewicz, Static Light Company, White Light.
Cast
Elizabeth Ayodele Thea/Frau Bessell
Patricia Carlos De Vergara Anna
Madeline Charlemagne Ilse
Ava Delaney Frau Gabor
Coulter Dittman Headmaster Knochenbruch/Herr Sonnenstich/Dieter
Henry Eaglesfield Father Kaulbach/Herr Gabor/Ulbrecht
Tom Farrance Moritz
Isaac Hart Otto/Reinhold
Miles Henderson Hanschen
Jake Ibelo Ernst/Herr Neumann/Herr Rilow
Gwïon Morris-Jones Melchior
Sam Law Georg/Herr Stiefel/Rupert
MacKenzie Mellen Fraulein Knuppeldick/Schmidt
Mimi Rodrigues-Alves Martha
Anastasia Sheveleva Fraulein Grossenbustenhalter/Doctor Von Brausepulver
Rumi Sutton Wendla
Ivy Wright Frau Bergman
Ensemble - 2nd Year BA (Hons) Acting Musical Theatre students
Grace Ackary, Andre Antonio, Jordan Butler, Anna Cowen, Morgan Demetre, Patrick Dineen, Cliona Flynn, Olivia Gaidry, Franco Giordano, Jack Huckin, Rhys Jones, Gigi Kirton, Jessica Long, Will Lukeman, Felix Price, Philip Protheroe, Jenni Walker, Grace Whyte, Eleanor Williams.
The Band
Keyboard William Bullivant
Violin Debs White
Viola Will Hillman
Cello Julia Graham
Bass Nicki Davenport
Guitar Charlie Wilson
Drums/Percussion Gareth Roberts
Creative Team - BA (Hons) Theatre Practice students
Set Designer - Ethan Cheek
Costume Designer - Alice McNicholas
Lighting Designer - Harvey Nowak-Green
Assistant Lighting Designer - Graeme Smith
Video Designer - Jack Fone
Assistant Video Designer - Adler Williams
Assistant Sound Designer - Dylan Saberton
Production Team – BA (Hons) Theatre Practice students
Company Manager - Roan Torrance
Stage Manager - Ellie Hutchinson
Deputy Stage Manager - Chloe Wilson
Assistant Stage Managers - Megan Bailey, Jordan Littlewood
Assistant Stage Managers/Camera Operators - Filipa Carolino, Rose Eke
Chief Electrician - Ollie Partridge
Deputy Chief LX - Cameron Tarplett
Lighting Programmer - Megan Curson
Assistant Lighting Programme - Max Sharp
Video Programmer - Simon Moss
Head of Set Electrics - Dan Parrott
LX Crew - Jennifer Cashman, Laurence Deane, Harry Lacey, Leon Leitner, Natalie Moreton, Max Sharp
Production Sound Designer - Dylan Saberton
Sound No.1/3 - Alex Baker
Sound No.1/3 - Isobel Mackintosh
Sound No.2 - Jessica Cluff
Assistant Costume Supervisor - Meredith Lewis
Head of Props - Olivia Franklin
Prop Makers - Naomi Feld, David Thompson, Kayleigh Wade
Head of Scenic Construction - Joshua Jackson
Scenic Constructors - Joseph Bramley, Hannah Buckingham, Stephanie Connolly, William Edwards, Fernanda Guevara, Kaur Kivilo, Sean Laing, Daniel Yazdani
Head of Scenic Art - Emilia Perrone
Scenic Artists - Alice Greenacre, Jessica Linsey, Sophia Logan, Miya Tsuruda-Behan, Zowie Wise
Head of Flies - Edward Callow
Fly Operator - Lucy Mewis-McKerrow
COVID-19 Safety information
Due to UK Government guidance surrounding the ongoing situation with COVID-19, all of Central’s productions are currently being planned, staged, designed, rehearsed, directed and performed as theatrical presentations, filmed for later streaming. This ensures that learning outcomes can be met whilst allowing for a wider distribution to industry partners and the audiences who engage with our work.
Social distancing of two metres is being observed onsite and face coverings are required at all times except for in dress rehearsals, technical rehearsals and final performances as risk assessed; as well as medical exemptions, to facilitate communication (such as lip-reading) and where it may impact on the quality of teaching and learning.
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