1991 - 1992
The Merry Widow
Paris, early years of the 20th century…
The Merry Widow centres around the life of Sonia, a pretty, young Marsovian widow residing in Paris, and heiress to twenty million francs. Baron Popoff, the Marsovian Ambassador, has received instructions that Sonia must marry one of her own countrymen, so that the huge inheritance will remain in Marsovia. Popoff, aided by Nish, the Embassy messenger, has selected Prince Danilo, the Embassy attaché, to become Sonia's husband. The Prince however, prefers spending most of his time at Maxim's with ZoZo, LoLo, DoDo and their friends.
How the Baron Popoff in desperation endeavours to win Sonia for himself, how the Prince eliminates his rivals, and how everything is finally resolved in true Operetta manner, provides much merriment and gives the opportunity to introduce the delightful melodies for which Franz Lehar has become famous.
Director: Sheila Shields
Musical Director: Brian Boggs
Choreographer: Aileen Szkwarek
Cast
Brenda Firobin
Joujou
Brian Burke
Ambassador Popoff
Carla Sved
Sonia
Carole Billingham
Cloclo
Carolyn Dunlop
Lolo
Chris Cullen
Counsellor Khadja
Deborah Hartnell
Sylvaine Khadja
Diane Coulterman
Natalie Popoff
Helen Farrell
Dodo
Jim Morrison
General Novikovich
Judy Kovacs-Tatar
Zozo
Kathryn Romanow
Froufrou
Lucille Warren
Margot
Michael Gareau
M. de St. Brioche
Suzanne Castanza
Olga Novikovich
Ted Durnin
Vicomte Camille de Jolidon
Ted Mann
Marquis de Cascada
Wayne Nolan
Nish
York Davis
Prince Danilo
appearing by permission of Canadian Actor's Equity Association
Al Baldwin
waiter
Andrew Hill
gardener
Anne Montgomery
ensemble
Barbara Armstrong
ensemble
David Coles
ensemble
David Hayes
ensemble
Diana Zahab
ensemble
Duncan Morgan
ensemble
Erik Bunkis
ensemble, waiter
Gary King
waiter
Jeanie Calleja
ensemble
Jim Robertson
ensemble
John Powell
ensemble
Ken Panton
ensemble
Marilyn Kelly
ensemble
Mavis McInnis
ensemble
Michelle Tardif
ensemble
Moe Romanow
ensemble
Nick Michelis
ensemble
Normand Lalonde
ensemble
Patrick Goodard
ensemble
Phil Gregory
gardener
Roger Webber-Taylor
ensemble, waiter
Sheila Craig
ensemble
Shirley Tripp
ensemble
Terry Dacey
gardener
Tom Mordasewicz
gardener
Walt Conrad
ensemble
Production
Al Baldwin
Assistant Director
Andrew Hill
Master Carpenter
Art Whitehead
House Manager (Orpheus)
Bill Butterworth
Sound Technician
Carol Chamberlain
Assistant Stage Manager
Cathy McKechnie
Properties Mistress
Don Lambton
Stage Manager
Drummond Hudson
Production Coordinator
Gary King
House Manager (Commerce)
Heather Monkman
Costume Mistress
Jill Thompson
Costume Designer
John Solman
Lighting Designer, Workshop Chairman
Kathryn Romanow
Assistant Choreographer
Leslie Hutchins
Set Designer, Scenic Artist
Lorna Rice
Accompanist
Melva Scott
Make-up Designer
Pat McKinna
Accompanist
Patti Mordasewicz
Production Assistant
Tom Shields
Assistant Set Designer/Scenic Artist
Tricia Ballotta
Ticket Manager
Walter Young
Hair Design
