A New BrainWritten by William Finn and James Lapine
Directed by Cassandra Tse Music directed by Lauren Simpkins Part of the HEART+MUSIC Festival of Musical Theatre Footlights proudly presented the New Zealand premiere of this beloved Off-Broadway musical about life, death, brain surgery and frogs. The show's rousing full ensemble number, "Heart and Music", provided the inspiration for our festival's title. CastDominic Taffs - Gordon Schwinn
Michael Stebbings - Roger Delli-Bovi Karen Anslow - Mimi Schwinn Marysia Collins - Lisa Alex Rabina - Mr. Bungee Mike Bryant - Richard Eugene Wolfin - The Minister Caitlin Penrose - Rhoda Will Collin - Dr. Jafar Berensteiner Tania Dreaver - Nancy D./Waitress |
Band |
Crew |
Lauren Simpkins - Piano/Conductor
Geraint Scott - Clarinet/Soprano Saxophone/Tenor Saxophone Sam Rorke - Synthesizer Bernadette Stander - Double Bass/Cello Paul Gadd - Drums/Percussion |
Sam Burnard - Stage Manager
Chloe Johnston - Lighting Design Patrick Barnes - Assistant Stage Manger & Sound Design Aaron Blackledge - Technical Operator |
HEART+MUSIC Crew
Abigail Helsby - Production Manager
Sinead McLeod - Assistant Production Manager
Samantha Burnard - Stage Manager
Patrick Barnes - Assistant Stage Manager
Aaron Blackledge - Technical Director
Brendan Goudswaard - Costume Coordinator
Duncan Garrett - Set Construction
Alex Rabina - Publicity
Margaret Hill - Front of House Coordinator
Sinead McLeod - Assistant Production Manager
Samantha Burnard - Stage Manager
Patrick Barnes - Assistant Stage Manager
Aaron Blackledge - Technical Director
Brendan Goudswaard - Costume Coordinator
Duncan Garrett - Set Construction
Alex Rabina - Publicity
Margaret Hill - Front of House Coordinator
Photography by Roc+Photography