Bright Star
Wellington Footlights Society proudly presents: Bright Star
Step into the world of folklore and romance as we return to the Te Auaha Theatre with this captivating bluegrass adaptation of the timeless Iron Mountain Baby folk story. Join us on a journey that weaves together two extraordinary love stories, intricately connected in a way that will warm your heart and move your soul. Immerse yourself in the magic of yearning ballads and let your feet tap to the lively square-dance romps, brought to life by the rich harmonies of piano and banjo! Under the skillful direction of Stanford Reynolds, with the melodious guidance of Musical Director Michael Stebbings and the graceful choreography of Melanie Heaphy, The Wellington Footlights Society invites you to experience a night of musical theatre like no other. Music, Book, and Story by Steve Martin Music, Lyrics, and Story by Edie Brickell Presented by arrangement with Origin Theatrical on behalf of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, New York. CrewAssistant Musical Director - Shawn Condon Production Manager - Laura Gardner Stage Manager - Ed Blunden Publicity Manager - Letitia Garrett (assisted by Corey Moir) Props Coordinator - India Loveday Wardrobe Coordinator - Stacey O'Brien (assisted by Catherine Gavigan-Binnie, Nadia Newman) Lighting Design & Operation - Tom Smith, Lucas Zaner Sound Design & Operator - Jacob Cannell Set Concept & Coordinator - Stanford Reynolds (assisted by Vince Jennings) Intimacy Coordinator - Aimee Sullivan Poster Design - Sandra McKee Producer - Corey Moir Front of House Manager - Margaret Hill Photography - Emily K Brown, Aimee Sullivan BandPiano - Shawn Condon
Accordion - Katie Morton Fiddle - Sayaka Kirkman Violin/Viola - Stephen Clothier Cello - Tomos Christie Bass - Luigi Ibanez Banjo - Wayne Robinson Guitar (Acoustic & Electric) - Steve Morrison Drum Kit/Percussion - Steve Swanson |
Director - Stanford Reynolds
Musical Director - Michael Stebbings Choreographer - Mel Heaphy CastAlice Murphy - Cassandra Tse
Jimmy Ray Dobbs - Chris McMillan Billy Cane - Fynn Bodley-Davies Margo Crawford- Nadia Newman Daddy Murphy - Alex Rabina Mama Murphy - Karen Anslow Mayor Josiah Dobbs - Mike Bryant Lucy Grant - Kirsty Huszka Daryl Ames - Corey Moir Daddy Cane - Vishan Appanna Stanford Adams - Abigail Helsby Ensemble Emerson McMartin, Emily K Brown (Alice Murphy understudy), Helena Savage, Jonathan Howes, Margaret Hill, Ollie Levy, Tara Terry, Ukiah Reynolds |