1997 - 1998
Li'l Abner
Li'l Abner is the clever musical theatre adaptation of the daily comic strip created by Al Capp.
The story unfolds during the late 1950s in the mythical town of Dogpatch, U.S.A. Almost the entire town is unemployed. The men spend their days fishing while the single ladies scheme about how to catch their men come next Sadie Hawkins Day.
Things are rolling along quite smoothly when, thanks to the "feds", their little town is suddenly deemed the most unnecessary place on the face of the map and is chosen as the site for atomic bomb testing. Unless they can prove themselves worthy, they have 48 hours to evacuate their homes.
Mammy Yokum almost saves the day with her wonder drug, Yokumberry Tonic, but what finally gets them off the hook is the plaque they find in the town square — signed by Abraham Lincoln — declaring their monument in honour of local hero Jubilation T. Cornpone to be a national shrine.
Director: Michael Gareau
Musical Director: Marylen Milenkovic
Choreographer: Lynne Fleury
Cast
Ada Timmins
Hope, Secretary
Anabela Vieira
Daisy Mae Scragg
Andy Williams
Available Jones
Barry Caiger
Pappy Yokum
Brenda Solman
Carmen
Brian Donahue
Clem, Secretary
Cara Pantalone
Pat
Carter Davis
Rufe
Chris Williams
Zeke, President of the United States
Cindy Beaton
Scarlett
Don Lapierre
Earthquake McGoon
Fred Farag
Lonesome Polecat
Jason Nesrallah
Luke, Evil Eye Fleagle
Jim Robertson
a Scragg, Senator Jack S. Phogbound
Jim Tanner
General Bullmoose, hillbilly
Jonathan Patterson
Secretary, Policeman, ensemble
Judy Follett
Appassionata Von Climax, hillbilly
Justin Ferrabee
a Scragg, Government Specimen
Kirby Naftel
Moonbeam McSwine, ensemble
Kraig Paul Proulx
Marryin' Sam
Lesley Osborn
Lillian, Dr. Schleifetz
Lindsay Hill
Hairless Joe, American Announcer
Lisa Chisholm
Stupefyin' Jones, hillbilly
Marylin Day
Mammy Yokum
Maureen McGovern
Bonnie, Dr. Krogmeyer
Michael Fortier
Creighton the Butler, American Announcer, ensemble
Moe Romanow
Mayor Dan'l D. Dawgmeat
Patrick Donahue
Cy, Secretary, Dr. Smithborn
Rob Henderson
a Scragg, Dr. Rasmussen T. Finsdale
Robert Hoag
Policeman, ensemble
Scott E. Jackson
Hank, Cedric Softwicke
Shaun Toohey
Speedy McRabbit, Russian Announcer, ensemble
Tanya Chang
Chinese Announcer, ensemble
Tony Romani
Abner Yokum
Anna Graham
ensemble
Chelsea Donaldson
hillbilly
Elaine McCausland
hillbilly
Erin McCarthy
ensemble
Heather Monkman
hillbilly
Ken Clement
Government Specimen
Kevin Dacey
hillbilly
Michael Bechaalani
Government Specimen
Michael Donovan
ensemble
Oscar Sabourin
Government Specimen
Peter Wilson
hillbilly
Roxane Delisle
ensemble
Sue Dacey
hillbilly
Ellery's Ariel
(dog)
Ellery's Kierney
(dog)
Production
Allison Hamilton
Costume Designer
Catherine Besserer
Apprentice Make-up Designer
Cathy McKechnie
Production Assistant
Christopher O'Toole
Production Coordinator
David Magladry
Lighting Designer
Deborah Fortin
Set Designer, Scenic Artist
Elaine McCausland
Properties Designer
Graham Galway
Apprentice Master Carpenter
Heather Monkman
Assistant Stage Manager
Inez Gowsell
Apprentice Costume Designer
Joanne Dupuis
Hair Designer
John Solman
Executive Producer
Kerry Oattes
Apprentice Make-up Designer
Kim Wright
Assistant Stage Manager
Kirby Naftel
Dance Captain
Neil Monkman
Stage Manager
Patti Mordasewicz
Apprentice Director
Paul Legault
Apprentice Musical Director, Accompanist
Penny Koch
Assistant Properties Designer
Peter Wilson
Master Carpenter
Robin Guy
Accompanist
Shaun Toohey
Dance Captain
Susan Dacey
Make-up Designer
Wayne Chomik
Sound Designer
