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Honk! - presented by Art Center Theater
Music by George Stiles
Book and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe
Based on "The Ugly Duckling"
by Hans Christian Andersen
Coleman Auditorium
Gualala Arts Center
Honk! is a charming and challenging piece of theater that tells the story of Hans Christian Andersen's 'Ugly Duckling' in a way that will be enjoyable to children and with wit and innuendo that will appeal to adults. The music is reminiscent of 'old Broadway.' It is tuneful and jazzy, with lyrics that are 'laugh out loud' clever. In fact it won the 2000 Olivier Award in England - beating out such stiff competition as "The Lion King" and "Mama Mia!"
Lynne Atkins, director, says "We have created an ensemble cast for this show, meaning that all but three actors will play multiple roles - as well as take part in the chorus. This will be a bit different from our previous shows, allowing for the cast to stretch their creative wings!"
Honk! is also different from previous Art Center Theater productions since none of the characters on stage are human. "This is a fun opportunity for our local performers to build a character that has the traits of an animal or bird, but with the sense and emotions of a human being. Performers must find a believable medium between human and animal. For example; is Ida a duck first and then a mother? Or is it the other way around?" says Atkins. "We have assembled a wonderful cast. Our audiences are in for a real treat!"
Cast
IDA - Sabina Walla
MAUREEN (incl. Elegy solo pp 38 & 39), GOOSE, BLIZZARD SOLO (pp 82, 83, 84), CHORUS - Cassie Grossman
GRACE, LOWBUTT, GOOSE, FROG, CHORUS - Sita Milchev
QUEENIE, GOOSE, FROG, PATTY PIGEON, COLLAGE SOLO, CHORUS - Laura Leigh
HENRIETTA, DOT, FROG, CHORUS - Laurie Kreger
PENNY, MAGGIE PIE, FLIGHTY (goose flight attendant, CHORUS) - Joselyn Malik
CONNIE CAMERA (TV camera woman), MOTHER SWAN, PINKFOOT, CHORUS - Suzanne Kritz
CAT - Tony Ariola
UGLY - Phil Atkins
DRAKE, GREYLAG, FROG, CHORUS - Sam Parsons
JAY BIRD, FATHER SWAN, FARMER'S VOICE, FROG, BEEKMAN (goose) -Mike Turner
BULL FROG, TURKEY, BARNICLES, CHORUS - Wayne Harris
LITTLE BEAKY (solo line pp19), FROG (solo froglet), CHORUS - Shayla Buechner
LITTLE BILLY & BIG BILLY, FROGLET, CHORUS - Lorenzo Barrar
LITTLE DOWNY, FROGLET, CHORUS - Katie Burfoot
LITTLE FLUFF, FROGLET, CHORUS - Aramé
LITTLE DAISY, FROGLET, CHORUS - Jaque Malik
BIG DUCKS - start on PP 65
BIG BEAKY, CROW, FISH, FROGLET, CHORUS - Victoria Ignacio
BIG DOWNY, CROW, FISH, FROGLET, CHORUS - Sarah Burfoot
BIG FLUFF, CROW, FROGLET, FISH, CHORUS - Claire McPhee
BIG DAISY, CROW, FISH, SNOWY GOOSE, FROGLET, CHORUS - Remi Alexander
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LocationGualala Arts Center
46501 Gualala Road
Gualala, CA 95445
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 5 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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