1992 - 1993
Big River
Big River is a rollicking musical adaptation of Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Set in the 1840s, Big River takes the audience on a journey down the Mississippi River with Huck and Jim, the runaway slave. Their trip is full of adventure as they face the challenges of the river and encounter the many interesting characters created by Twain. Their raft is commandeered by two con artists known as The King and The Duke. Jim is sold back into slavery, only to be rescued by Huck and his pal Tom Sawyer.
As the journey continues, Huck feels better about protecting Jim and helping him get to the "free states" to be reunited with his wife and children. Despite the prejudice of the age, he realizes that it's all right to stand up for your own beliefs and to respect and care for someone of a different colour.
Director: Michael Gareau
Musical Director: Marlene Hudson
Choreographer: Aileen Szkwarek
Cast
Al Bullock
Pap Finn, Sheriff Bell, chorus
Alex Latoche
A Young Fool, chorus
Anne Montgomery
Miss Watson, chorus
Barry Caiger
The Duke, chorus
Brian Burke
Judge Thatcher, Counsellor Robinson, chorus
Christine Moran
Mary Jane Wilkes, chorus
Frank Duern
Huckleberry Finn
Gary King
Mark Twain, Doctor, chorus
Jim Robertson
The King, chorus
Joanne John
Alice, the Wilkes' Slave, chorus
Kate Kerr
Sally Phelps, chorus
Laura Charles
Strange Woman, chorus
Mark Munday
Harvey Wilkes, Silas Phelps, chorus
Nicole Brooks
Alice's Daughter, chorus
Peter Kealey
Tom Sawyer, chorus
Robert McColman
Jim
Sharon O'Neil
Widow Douglas, chorus
Andrew Hunter
chorus
Cindy Harrison
chorus
Debbie Guilbeault
chorus
Guylaine Roy
chorus
Jason Spence
chorus
Jennie Esnard
chorus
John Burgess-Murray
chorus
Keith Woleston
chorus
Kraig Proulx
chorus
Laura Caswell
chorus
Production
Art Whitehead
House Manager (Orpheus)
Barbara Seeton
Make-up Designer
Bev Whitehead
Costume Designer
Bill Butterworth
Sound Technician
Carol Chamberlain
Assistant Stage Manager
Cathy McKechnie
Properties Mistress
David Magladry
Lighting Designer
Don Lambton
Stage Manager
Drum Hudson
Production Coordinator
Frank Burke
Sound Technician
John Solman
Master Carpenter, Workshop Chairman
Lorna Rice
Accompanist
Melva Scott
Make-up Designer
Nancy Solman
Set Designer, Scenic Artist
Pat McKinna
Accompanist
Patti Mordasewicz
Production Assistant
Peter Messier
House Manager (Adult High School)
Students of Adult High School Hair Styling Program
Hair Styling
Tricia Ballotta
Ticket Manager