Peter and the Starcatcher -- Mrs. Bumbrake Sep 2021 - Nov 2021. A wildly theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearsons best-selling novels, the play was conceived for the stage by directors, Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, and written by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker. Unfortunately, because of copyright restrictions, we cannot sell to persons in your country. Alf:An old seadog who is far more proud of his rank of Mister than he should be, Alf is always in search of a damsel, any damsel. G(Nl1~/jFDd~y98\SB1!SCBB%M!+Dg_,!C[}:M>gCW!Duna`tHB;2mou0$_m~HY4M`q8,V_5,s}0)xr %Mt.Jd"HIX:Luea!TE%'8Re1.jX)/?^Mz%^OJS^Z(p]x&h %Fyf6gfsVQb\b^W1A*]\rccaSB]xV&1]4,-$ws^#,\C(.JOAe?E l63"RB",PaJXytN-*JsxAdH^0(Ba{t|}uiuHCf6+FS~rQ]^_7AjF(l:(TV?!6^GscY4FS>. [4], The play, now titled Peter and the Starcatcher, opened Off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop, beginning performances on February 18, 2011. Alfand Mrs, Bumtbrake ump Stache and Smee appear, ring 209) agains the storm. With University Theater, he has acted (Grey Gardens, Amadeus, Urinetown, The Seagull), directed (Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen, The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds), dramaturged (Macbeth, Twelfth Night), and played piano (Cabaret, Comedy of Errors), and from 2016 to 2017, Adam was the Chair of University Theater Committee. [21], Although the show garnered positive-to-mixed reviews by most critics,[26] it received a rave review from The New York Times, with Ben Brantley writing:[27]. Lord Aster captures the yellow bird and turns it into a pixie to protect and guide Peter. Nameless, homeless, and friendless at the beginning of the play and a hero by the end. Oh and did I mention the songs are bangers? Yorba Linda, CA, In the Heights
Played by a male actor in drag, Mrs. Bumbrake is a woman over forty. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes. In 2012, a stage adaptation of Peter and the Starcatchers written by Rick Elice and directed by Alex Timbers and Roger Rees opened on Broadway, later winning a TONY Award.This guide refers to the 2006 paperback edition of the novel, published by Hyperion. All monologues are property and copyright of their owners. Helen Malley (Assistant Stage Manager)is a student in the college. Like just about everyone, I love this play.
Also, Christian Borle if you're reading this I'm free tomorrow night and would like you to hang out with me please respond to this and hang out with me tomorrow night when i am free. I was eight when I saw the Broadway production. At this school you will also find many students that care deeply for one another. Monologues are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. Likes to keep his boys in the dark, as sunlight is known to feed rebellious notions, and on account of the preference in certain quarters for lads that are white and pasty. Prentiss: Ambitious, hyper-articulate, logical; yearns to be a leader, even as he knows in his heart that he never shall be one. Meghann Deveroux (Mrs. Bumbrake / Teacher) is beyond thrilled to return to the stage after a year and a half pandemic hiatus. Maggie Strahan (Music Director) is a fourth year TAPS major. Hope Gundlah (Molly Aster) is a second year English and TAPS major. Remember too that it's meant to be seen on stage, not read on the pageso go see it! This is his first production with University Theater, and he is very excited to return to the stage after a five year hiatus from acting. She still has girlish charm, even though shes older. The play, Peter and the Starcatchers, was stream She primarily works as an actor and stage manager. So I had the honor to perform in Peter and the Starcatcher in October as Mrs. Bumbrake and it was such an amazing show! I originally wanted to read this because I saw a few scenes from it at a theatre conference earlier this year, but now having read it in not sure if I want to see a full production of it. A greedy fool whod sell his own mother for a ship to command and send boys to their doom for the favor of those who would use starstuff for personal gain, global domination, or worse. I could follow him and feed the piggies! Peter overhears giggling, squealing and thumping noises made by Mr. Slank and Mrs. Bumbrake that suggest they may be doing something inappropriate. At this school students don't just learn things they need for their futures. It is a great community where teachers are very invested in the students' lives and their well being. If you just read this script on it's own, you would probably find it entertaining enough. British to the bone. Ted:Called Tubby by Prentiss because of his obsession with food, Ted is the most talented of the boys, an easy wit, a natural actor. He is fed up with Prentiss, but hungry for companionship. I also hated the way the script was written, some plays can get away with internal narration but this one was just annoying and bad. IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) archive is the official database for Broadway theatre information. Mrs. Bumbrake comes searching for Molly, so she and the boys turn to escape down a corridor and encounter a flying cat in Slank's cabin. Email your submission to [emailprotected]. She is also in the cast of Momentum, a Maroon TV show currently in production. Ted: Obsessed with food: the eating of, the fighting over, the dreaming about. Update: Having just performed this show (Stage Center, Shreveport, LA, summer 2017 - I was Grempkin/Mack/Sanchez/Fighting Prawn), I can truly say that it is a masterfully written script. Full disclosure: The high school in which I teach is doing this for their fall drama this year. There's such a rhythm and musicality to it - once it gets into your head, it's almost muscle memory). Office Address:209 Delburg Street, Ste 132, Davidson,NC 28036, Mailing Address:PO Box 76, Davidson, NC 28036. upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. Mrs. Bumbrake Molly's nanny, a stereotypical British cad and outfitted with the duty of teaching Molly about womanhood. It never quite hit for me. I picked it up the script the season later and I still giggled at it just as much as I had when I saw it. Lord Aster contacts Molly through the amulet and instructs her to bring the Queens trunk to him once the two ships meet. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Christine Yan (Captain Scott) is a second year Computer Science major. Si Squires-Kasten (Assistant Sound Designer)is a student in the college. That night at the Brooks Atkinson theatre in 2012 was one of the best nights of my life, and this show means so very much to me. I'm sure it's a better play to see than to read. ", "Nominees Announced for Inaugural Off Broadway Alliance Awards", "56th Annual Drama Desk Nominations Announced; Book of Mormon Scores 12 Nominations", "Leslie Jordan Announces Tina Award Nominees", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Peter_and_the_Starcatcher&oldid=1144761347, This page was last edited on 15 March 2023, at 12:29. Mrs. Bumbrake: -and her nanny, Mrs. Bumbrake- JOURNEYED AT DAWN TO THE DOCKS OF PORTSMOUTH! If you're a fan of "Peter and the Starcatchers" (with an "s"), it will surprise you how different it is. 4 0 obj TCHKC was founded in 2020 during the height of the pandemic to providesupport to local theatre workers through our food bank, to volunteer help for needs that require boots on the ground, and to provide direct financial relief. This was a reread for a class that I'm teaching. 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I can only imagine how complicated the tracks must have been - not only is every actor playing at least two roles, but they are also in charge of moving the scenery, creating a million new locations in an instant, and hitting all their marks at exactly the right place - all while spitting out the lightning fast dialogue, which is punchline on top of punchline, and all has to hit at the exact right moment. Hit him up after the show to say he sounds awful or ask how he can play so many instruments so badly in one show! Elizabeth Ombrellaro (Ted) is a first year and has no idea what is set out for her future. Peter and the Starcatcher (Original, Play, Play with music, Broadway) opened in New York City Apr 15, 2012 and played through Jan 20, 2013. View All Characters in Peter and the Starcatcher, THIS FEATURE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PRO MEMBERS. He previously worked on Natya Bharatiya's production of. Mrs. Bumbrake: Molly's nanny. This script is incredible. Kenjiro is fulfilling a long-time wish to be in Peter and the Starcatcher after seeing it on Broadway five years ago. But, that same quality also sets up the enjoyable surprise of watching ensemble members step out to become new characters. Yet, it's a lot of fun. A wildly theatrical, hilarious and innovative retelling of how a miserable orphan came to be The Boy Who Never Grew Up, Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old legend of Peter Pan.Based . Bill Slank:A vicious captain with no ability to lead his crew, Slank is also an orphan. That was a tight spot, too, and hell on the household help. We only provide suggested audition monologues or songs for an individual character if our system finds content that matches a character's traits. Welcome to the Utah Shakespeare Festival. G'bye to who? Ted - Ty Rupert* Lord Leonard Aster - Nathan Johnson. Mrs. Bumbrake: Supporting, All Genders, 25-50 Molly's nanny. Him's a sweet little puss, isn't him. A mix of "Peter Pan / Peter and Wendy" and the Barry-Pearson novel, it's a very different sort of beast. But even the giant, full color pictures from the Broadway production can't quite capture just how magical it was live. Lose yourself in childhood fairytale nostalgia once more. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. The amulet around Lord Asters neck begins to glow. The King's Academy is a Christian School in Jonesboro. Sanchez: A hard-working Spanish pirate with an identity crisis. Teacher and the island give Peter a second name: Pan. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captains cabin, which contains a precious, otherworldly cargo. Rehearsals will take place from 9-4 pm (M-F) during the weeks of July 31 August 11, with performances dates of August 11-13. It was my first Broadway show, and it made me fall in love with theatre for good. Stephanie Slaven-Ruffing (Sound Designer)is a student in the college. Margaret Glazier (Committee Liason)is a student in the college. Him's a sweet little puss isn't him. His previous UT credits include: Urinetown (APM), The Seagull (APM), After the Revolution (PM), Circe (PM), and She Kills Monsters (Sound Assistant). It was fun I will say. Years later, he would lead an expeditionary team to the South Pole, freeze to death, and become the iconic British hero, Scott of the Antarctic. Upgrade to PRO Sign Up for PRO to view suggested audition pieces! . They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captains cabin, which contains a precious, otherworldly cargo. . The dialogue offers actors SO much to work with and the story is so beautiful and well crafted. Sanchez:A hard-working Spanish pirate, Sanchez has an identity crisis. He has previously participated in Theater[24] and is an active writer, director, performer, and board member for the performance group Iris at UChicago, but this is his first UT mainstage. MRS. BUMBRAKE He's rough but he's ready, that Alf. He has previously worked on Mr Burns, a post-electric play (Flanders). When Aster refuses, he steals the trunk key. November 5-21, 2021 - Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. by Rick Elice. Peter and The Starcatcher. The sails of Stache's ship, known as The Ladies, are shaped like a giant "brassiere" (the book's sketch of the sails resembles a corset). One of THE most hilarious plays I've ever read. Molly Aster - Esther Yokell. Both versions tell the story of Peter Pan, a mischievous little boy who can fly, and has many adventures on the . old apprentice Starcatcher and natural leader who is desperate to prove herself to her father. Mrs. Bumbrake/Teacher - Travis Blatchley. Plot Summary. The play is a VERY watered down version of the novel and leaves out some important information. Lord Leonard Aster:The very model of a Victorian English gentleman, Lord Aster is a loyal subject of the queen, devoted father, and faithful friend. I am so excited to see my students in this show. Mack:A very bad sailor, Mack wants to be anywhere else but under Bill Slanks command. "Peter and the Starcatcher"runs May 20 to June 12 at Wheaton Drama. Avenue Q
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The return is part of a reimagining of the Pixar Place location and will include encounters with Mr. and Mrs. Soloists include Molly, Black Stache, Mrs Bumbrake and Smee. Since returning to his island kingdom, he vengefully murders any English with the temerity to land on his Mollusk Isle domain. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan, Mrs Darling, Tinker Bell and Hook, and serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie's Peter and Wendy. Funny word play. Emil hopes to be in many more shows during his time at UChicago. [20], The play is currently available for licensing from Music Theatre International. Abby Weymouth (Lighting Designer)is a second year Chemistry major. Chicago City Limits, the Raymond Scott Orchestrette, orchestras worldwide. Called "Tubby" by Prentiss, though not due to girth, of which orphans, given their meager diets, have very little indeed. It's been ten years since I saw this show and I can still sing you the chorus to the mermaid's song. Peter And The Starcatcher written by Rick Elise with music by Wayne Barker based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson directed by Tempest Wisdom Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, this play examines Peter Pan's early years, before he discovered Neverland. It was creative, funny, moving, and heartbreaking - sometimes all within the same scene. A yellow bird flies around his head. Molly and her nanny, Mrs. Bumbrake, to Rundoon on a safer route aboard a merchant ship called the Neverland. [18] It closed on January 12, 2014. Captain Robert Falcon Scott - Mike Sutton. STARCATCHER is a highly imaginative show, often told in third person, that provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan, Mrs Darling, Tinkerbell and Hook, and serves as a prequel to J. M . www.mtishows.com. Featuring a dozen actors portraying more than 100 unforgettable characters, Peter and the Starcatcher uses ingenious stagecraft and the limitless possibilities of imagination to bring the story to life. [3] The cast starred Adam Green as Peter Pan. All others will sing a little as an ensemble. (Molly, Ted, Mrs. Bumbrake), Isaiah Johnson (Lord Aster, Slank, Alf . Molly: NO! Auditions will be held on Friday, June 2nd from 5pm-7pm and Saturday June 3rd from 10am-12noon at DCPs Armour Street Theatre 307 Armour Street in Davidson. They used one long rope to represent everything from doorways, to the ocean waves, to the silhouette of a ship. Peter mentions his encounter with Teacher. Steve Liebman April 25, 2023. PETER AND THE STARCATCHER : Choreographer (Mrs. Bumbrake / Teacher) Actor Hangar Theatre Jun . The play provides a backstory for the character Peter Pan, and serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie's Peter and Wendy. Stache commands that the ship be turned around. He is a Franklin High School Alumn, doing shows such as West Side Story (A-Rab), Peter and the Starcatcher (Mrs. Bumbrake), Rent, Dreamgirls, as well as many others. Katy Surhigh (Mrs. Bumbrake) is a fourth year English major. In all cases, auditionees should plan to arrive at the start of the appropriate audition and stay for the entire session. As an actor, his recent performances include Peter and The Starcatcher as Mrs. Bumbrake (Onstage In Bedford), Quanah as Ensemble (Lyric Stage) and Crooks in Of Mice and Men (The Firehouse Theatre). to learn more about this monologue from Peter and the Starcatcher and unlock other amazing theatre resources! IBDB provides a comprehensive database of shows produced on Broadway, including all "title page" information about each production. Upgrade to PRO
Written by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, the book provides a backstory for the character Peter Pan, and serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie 's novel Peter and Wendy. Peter climbs out of the grotto and bolts back up to the mountaintop. The flying effects were done the old fashioned way - with wires, planks, and tricks of the light. Grempkin:Mean and nasty, Grempkin is the schoolmaster from St. Norberts Orphanage for Lost Boys. Bill Slank: The Neverland s vicious captain, without the skill or quality to lead anyone but himself - and always into disaster. Tinker-bell was just a yellow glove. Being a huge fan of the book series, I just wondered about the choices the author in his adaptation. Twin City Baptist Church - 7252 S Meridian St, Marion, Indiana 46953. The Theatre Company of Saugus will present Peter and the Starcatcher, a play with music, during the second and third weekends of May 2023. Those interested should bring a recent picture and resume or list of theatre experience. Will risk everything for the sake of Doing Right. La Jolla Playhouse (Christopher Ashley: Artistic Director; Michael S. Rosenberg: Managing Director). Stiff in the lip, loose in the hip, fun on a ship. Key Information Character Mrs. Bumbrake Show Peter and the Starcatcher Gender Female Age Range Adult, Mature Adult Role Size Supporting Voice Tenor Time & Place 1885, the docks of portsmouth, the decks and holds of two ships, and the jungles and shores of mollusk island Tags nanny drag fussy northern english accent british r.p. The play premiered at the La Jolla Playhouse in California, running from February 13 to March 8, 2009. An old sea dog. I saw this at the Shaw Festival in 2015, it wasn't my favourite until after seeing it one or two more times. She has previously worked on Fall Workshops 2016 (Assistant Lighting Designer). Hearing Mr. Grin approaching, the Pirates feed Staches severed hand to the crocodile. Tickets are $5 to $34. Elizabeth Ashby deButts (Assistant Costume Designer)is a student in the college. Teacher:Formerly a salmon, Teacher is now an ancient, knowledgeable mermaid. Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, this play examines Peter Pans early years, before he discovered Neverland. Stellar twist on the origin story of Peter Pan. Slank catches the Boy and throws him overboard. The water that seeped into the trunk has dissolved the starstuff and it is now diffused into the ocean. I saw Peter and the Starcatcher on Broadway with the original cast and it was a great time in the theatre. Some of her favorite roles over the years were Ms. Knagg in Nicholas Nickelby, Arvide Abernathy inGuys and Dolls, Mammy in Cripple of Inishmaan, and the "Gentlemen Caller" from For Whom the Southern Bell Tolls. 7EjYp0(6O?t.+P~241f^$zGth@YnYH~B37c They realize that Peter, by being dunked in the starstuff-infused waters of the grotto, has been transformed and cannot leave the island. Peter and the Starcatcher is a play based on the 2006 novel of a similar name by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, adapted for the stage by Rick Elice. To simulate a summer stock theatre company, actors will rehearse Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with one weekend of performances. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. This is one of the best plays I've read. As Peter celebrates his own cleverness, Stache knocks him overboard. Smee:First mate to Black Stache, Smee is simple-minded and single-minded to his captains every whim. Look at You have not been talkative of late. Concessions are available for cash or credit donation and may be taken into the theater. Peter and the Starcatcher Character Mrs. Bumbrake Gender Female Age Range Adult, Mature Adult Style Comedic Act/Scene Act One, Scene Two Time & Place Molly's cabin on the Neverland Length Medium Time Period Contemporary Show Type Play Tags english accent nanny ship traveling storytelling alliteration Context It's hilarious, highly theatrical, and brilliant in it's storytelling. It was illustrated by artist Greg Call. Kidnapped by British sailors and brought in chains to England, he served as sous-chef in a country estate in Derbyshire, where, for no good reason, he learned Italian wines and mastered Italian cuisine. "Peter and the Starcatcher" opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Midland Community Theatre. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists, See more characters from
to learn more about this monologue from Peter and the Starcatcher and unlock other amazing theatre resources! She is fearless, curious, passionate, and devoted to her father, her country, her Queen, and the cause of the Starcatchers. Emma Shapiro (Assistant Stage Manager)is a student in the college. Skip to main content Still has enough of her girlish charm to turn a sailor's head and leaven his dreams. May I, Nana, (Not waiting for an answer, MOLLY bolts out of the cabin,) MRS . SAY YER G'BYES! [16][17], The show re-opened Off-Broadway at New World Stages beginning on March 18, 2013. Courtesy of Ken Beach. Gender: male Age: 40 to 60 Bill Slank The vicious orphaned captain of the Neverland. More than anything in the world he wants a home and a family. Captain Scott and the real seamen have been taken prisoner. Guide written by. It is revealed that Slank swapped the trunks and the Queen's treasure is on board The Neverland. Losing patience, Stache knocks Peter off the trunk, opens it, and realizes he has been tricked. I look forward to directing this show soon! is a first year excited to be involved with her first UT show! Captain Robert Falcon Scott:Commander of the fastest ship in Queen Victorias fleet,The Wasp, Captain Scott is an old schoolmate of Lord Aster. Fighting Prawn honors Peter as a true hero and allows the English to leave. One of them, Pirate Pete, strikes a chord with the Boy and he chooses a name for himself: Peter. MRS. BUMBRAKE : -and her nanny, Mrs. Bumbrake- (Unit 1, pg 3, ALL) Our Molly loves all God's little creatures. The man-eating crocodile was created with two red salad bowls, two flashlights, and line of white paper flags. Aster tells Molly that she is now a part of the mission. Premise [ edit ] The fictitious Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society attempts to stage a production of the 1904 J. M. Barrie play Peter and Wendy , which is repeatedly ruined by the . Tara Vogel (Assistant Costume Designer)is a student in the college. As The Wasp sails away, Peter settles into the eternal present of childhood. It includes sea shanties and pop culture references. Incredible, Frozone and Sulley from "Monsters, Inc.". About Rick Elice:Broadway:The Cher Show,Peter and the Starcatcher, Jersey Boys (with Marshall Brickman, Bob Gaudio, Bob Crewe; directed by Des McAnuff:Tony Award, Best Musical); The Addams Family (with Marshall Brickman, Andrew Lippa; directed by Jerry Zaks). Quick question for the Captain - Alf: What are you, piggy spokesman? Avi Sheehan (Tech Staff Liason)is a student in the college. Mrs. Bumbrake:Mollys nanny, Mrs. Bumbrake is British through and through, no-nonsense, and not afraid of anything; but she likes a good time. Mrs. Bumbrake: Shut the faucet, Molly -- blubberin' like a whale when the world's your oyster! She is a neat, plump woman and boards the Never Land with Molly. Scott: MAKE YER COURSE! Lord Leonard Aster: The very model of a Victorian English gentleman, loyal subject to the Queen, devoted father, faithful friend. 8. Frustrated, Stache slams the lid down on his right hand, cutting it off. Auditions will consist of theatre exercises and cold readings from the script. **If you wish to audition for both shows, those actors may come Friday June 2nd at 5pm or Saturday June 3rd at 10am, **Video audition submissions will be accepted up through June 3rd. However, the crude portrayal of colonized natives as "me speak English" barbarians and the playwright's suggestion to not cast women except in the role of Molly to show how excluded women are peeved me. Skip to internal navigation, written by Rick Elise with music by Wayne Barker [1] Contents 1 History 1.1 Peter and the Starcatchers 1.2 Peter and the Shadow Thieves 1.3 Peter and the Secret of Rundoon playfully explores the depths of greed and despair and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Also, and not irrelevant to our story, Lord Aster is a Starcatcher - dedicated to protecting the Earth and all who dwell thereon from the awesome power of starstuff. A bit of a blowhard with just the teeny-tiniest touch of cowardice. Peter and the Starcatcher uses ingenious stagecraft and the limitless possibilities of imagination to bring the story to life. The Wasp carries Lord Leonard Aster, his daughter Molly, and her nanny, Mrs. Bumbrake. Captain Robert Falcon Scott: Captain of the Britain's fastest frigate, the Wasp. Patrick Doyle (Production Manager) is a third-year majoring in Philosophy. It was theatre in it's most pure, distilled form, and it was spellbinding in a way that no movie could be. Each ship has a trunk aboard, one containing precious cargo belonging to the Queen and the other a decoy. We hope you enjoy this Study Guide, but while youre here you may want to explore the Festival a bit further. Peter gets Mr. Grin to open his mouth and Molly tosses her amulet in.
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