Urinetown: The Musical
August 3 - 18, 2012
Urinetown: The Musical
Book & Lyrics by Greg Kotis;
Music & Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
August 3 - 18, 2012
Directed by Chris Robinson
Mark Miller, Music Director
Eddie Floresca, Choreographer
Worst titled musical in history with the biggest heart!
Dupree Theater
Irving Arts Center
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75062
Fridays & Saturdays, August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 2012 at 8pm.
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 8pm.
Sundays, August 5 & 12, 2012 at 2:30pm.
With maybe the most awful title ever in musical theater history, this funny, innovative, big-hearted musical will leave you cheering and humming the tunes. In an attempt to regulate water consumption, Urinetown (a mythical, bad place) has outlawed the use of private toilets. The citizenry must use public, pay-per-use amenities owned and operated by Urine Good Company, a heartless corporation run by the corrupt Caldwell B. Cladwell. It includes the songs: Run, Freedom, Run and Follow Your Heart. Nominated for 10 Tony awards; winning Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Musical Score, and Best Direction of a Musical. “When You’re In Town…See Urinetown!”
PG
Production Images
Photo by Mike Morgan
L-R: Caroline Rivera as Penelope Pennywise; Kyle Montgomery as Bobby Strong; Scott Bardin as Caldwell B. Cladwell, president of Urine Good Company, and Michelle Foard as Hope Cladwell
Photo by Mike Morgan
L-R: L-R: Caroline Rivera as Penelope Pennywise; Scott Bardin as Caldwell B. Cladwell, president of Urine Good Company, Kyle Montgomery as Bobby Strong; and Michelle Foard as Hope Cladwell
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Reviews
"URINETOWN probably suffers somewhat from a joke the characters actually make, which is the title and subject matter might keep people away. But it shouldn't . The show is a rare treat of the modern theater. It's an excellent story with excellent songs that doesn't take itself too seriously. And that makes it arguably the most engrossing kind of show to take in."
-- Kris Noteboom, TheatreJones.com
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"..ICT still impresses with a challenging musical."
-- Mark Lowry, DFW.com
"I was so into the performance that I forgot for a moment why I was there. I was impressed that not only does ICT MainStage execute the advanced score, but they also create a unique take on Urinetown. Foresca's choreography is exciting to watch. The steam-punk concept makes for a dark, surreal theme, while the top-notch performers leave songs in your head."
-- Kayla Barrett, associate critic, the Column by John Garcia
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Cast
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E. SCOTT ARNOLD (Senator Fipp) returns to ICT MainStage having last appeared in DEATH/TAKE: 1!, as well as THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER and BIG RIVER. He has appeared at Theatre Arlington, C.A.T.S., Runway Theater, GLCT, Fort Worth Theater, OnStage in Bedford and more. Favorite credits include Tevye/FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Horton/SEUSSICAL, Bellomy/THE FANTASTICKS, Pap Finn/BIG RIVER, Sir Danvers/JEKYLL AND HYDE and Pontius Pilate/JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. ~ |
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SCOTT BARDIN (Caldwell B. Cladwell) returns to ICT Mainstage, having last appeared as Captain Corcoran/HMS PINAFORE. Other favorite roles include Bandmaster Wallace Hartley/TITANIC, Sky Masterson/GUYS AND DOLLS, Lt Morris Brummell/NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY, Max/LEND ME A TENOR, and Arthur/CAMELOT. He was a featured soloist for the Dallas Summer Musicals for 11 years, and recently resumed directing with thoroughly fun productions of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING…..and ANNIE. He hopes to continue those endeavors soon. Love to Cathy and Zoe. ~ |
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JERRY DOWNEY (Mr. McQueen) was last seen at ICT as Pfc. Louden Downey/A FEW GOOD MEN. Other credits include Motel/FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and Ellard/THE FOREIGNER, both for Plaza Theater Co, Marc/ART at QLive and the regional premiere of TUNA DOES VEGAS at GLCT. Jerry graduated from Texas Christian University, performing in multiple productions, including Father Flynn/DOUBT and THE LARAMIE PROJECT. ~ |
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MICHELLE FOARD (Hope Cladwell) returns to ICT! A graduate of Truman State University, she holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. Past credits include: KISMET, RAGS, and GYPSY with Lyric Stage, PIPPIN at Theatre Three, THE FANTASTICKS at Onstage in Bedford, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN at Artes de la Rosa, JEKYLL AND HYDE with GLCT, SUGAR with ICT, and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL with Casa Mañana. Much love to family and friends for all their constant support! ~ |
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SAHARA GLASENER-BOLES (Soupy Sue) returns to ICT MainStage after appearing in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS .... She was most recently seen as Mother/ RAGTIME, Family Music Theatre and The Witch/ INTO THE WOODS, PFamily Arts. She has also performed with Chicago's Light Opera Works and Quest Theatre, Ohio Light Opera, Lyric Opera Cleveland, Cleveland Opera, Tri-Cities Opera in New York, and Friends of Operetta in Los Angeles. ~ |
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NICK HALEY (Robby the Stockfish/UGC Executive) returns to URINETOWN, this time at ICT, having most recently appeared as Brian Runnicles/NO SEX, PLEASE WE'RE BRITISH. Other local credits include Giles Ralston/THE MOUSETRAP/OnStage in Bedford and Frank Slade/TEN NIGHTS IN A BARROOM at ICT. Nick met his wife on stage some years back and appreciates the support she provides. Many thanks to this great cast, friends and family. ~ |
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MIKE HATHAWAY (Officer Lockstock) debuts at ICT. Favorite DFW roles include Gil Fryman/PREMIERE! (Rover Dramawerks), William Shakespeare/A NEW DRAMA, MBS Productions, and Mortimer Brewster/ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, Main Street Theater. He serves as Education Coordinator for Rover Dramawerks and made his directing debut at the 24 hour play festival, ONE DAY ONLY. After a lengthy corporate career, Mike’s finally working on a degree, but would gleefully stop in exchange for a new job. ~ |
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MARCUS JAUREGUI (Tiny Tom/Dr. Billeaux) debuts at ICT MainStage. After flitting and floating as Terpsichore(Muse of Dance)/XANADU, regional premier, Level Ground Arts, he stepped into the shoes of Carol Ann/TROGG! for LGA. He serves as Director of Choirs and Fine Arts Dept. Chairman at Austin Middle School, but is happy this summer to be singing and dancing in URINETOWN! ~ |
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JANELLE SUZANNE LUTZ (Little Becky Two-Shoes/Mrs. Millennium) debuts at ICT MainStage. She was most recently seen as Emma in EMMA at Stolen Shakespeare Guild. Additionally for SSG, she has portrayed Marianne Dashwood/SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. Other credits include Lina Lamont/ SINGING IN THE RAIN and Belle/ BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Psalm 104:33 ~ |
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KYLE MONTGOMERY (Bobby Strong) debuts at ICT MainStage. Kyle was recently seen at Texas Christian University in SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL as JoJo. He is pursuing a BFA in Theatre with an emphasis in Musical Theatre, as well as a minor in Arts Administration. Kyle has also worked with Warehouse Living Arts Center and Palace Theatre in multiple shows there, portraying Barnaby Tucker/HELLO, DOLLY!, Linus/ YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN and many others. ~ |
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TRAVIS PONIKIEWSKI (Billy Boy Bill) returns to ICT MainStage where he has played Dawson in A FEW GOOD MEN and Tackaberry in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. He recently performed as Jason/TAKE ME OUT at Uptown. He is thrilled to be working with a wonderful cast and crew. ~ |
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CAROLINE RIVERA (Penelope Pennywise) debuts at ICT MainStage. She is a two time Column Award Winner for The Witch/INTO THE WOODS, and Miss Hannigan/ANNIE. She was recently seen as Fruma Sarah/FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Plaza Theatre Company and has been a member of the FWOpera Chorus for four seasons. ~ |
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CHARLES RYAN ROACH (Officer Barrel) returns to ICT MainStage after appearing as The King in BIG RIVER. He was most recently seen at FMPAT in RED, WHITE, and TUNA and returns with Chris Robinson in PAGEANT PLAY at FMPAT and A TUNA CHRISTMAS at Onstage in Bedford. Ryan proudly serves on the board for John Garcia's The Column. Ryan attended the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, UK and has appeared on many DFW stages and in the National Touring Company of MOST VALUABLE PLAYER with Dallas Children's Theatre. Namarie. ~ |
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KIMBERLY SMITH (Josephine Strong/Old Woman) Shows at ICT include: Susan Wilkes/BIG RIVER, Aunt Polly/ THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, Lucille/DEARLY DEPARTED, Dora Bailey/ Miss Dinsmore/ SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, The Aya/THE SECRET GARDEN, Ruth/THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, Cousin Hebe/HMS PINAFORE, and Mama Madalena/NINE (Column Winner). Shows/roles include: SWEENEY TODD, EVITA, TITANIC (Leon Rabin Winner), Pennywise & Soupy Sue/URINETOWN (Column nomination & Column Winner), and Meg/DAMN YANKEES. Venues include Lyric Stage, Dallas Summer Musicals, Garland Summer Musicals, Onstage in Bedford, Theater Coppell, Greater Lewisville Community Theater, & BRAVVO! Productions National Touring Company. ~ |
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CHARLES WALLACE (Old Man Strong / Hot Blades Harry) returns to ICT MainStage having last appeared as Lyle Bellamy in THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER. He graduated from Hendrix College with a Theatre Arts and Cinematography double major and works as an artistic apprentice at Theatre Three. Favorite past credits include Kurt Von Trapp/THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Charlie Bucket/CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, Melchior Gabor/SPRING AWAKENING, The Emcee/CABARET, Conrad Birdie/BYE BYE BIRDIE, Monty Harrill/VIOLET, and Nanki-Poo/HOT MIKADO. ~ |
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KESLIE WARD (Little Sally) debuts at ICT MainStage. She is currently studying Musical Theatre as a sophomore at Oklahoma City University. Her favorite roles include Little Red/INTO THE WOODS, Winifred/ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Laura/THE GLASS MENAGERIE, Natalie/ALL SHOOK UP, and Nadine/THE WILD PARTY. She would like to thank Chris Robinson for giving her the chance to play this amazing character, Larry Keller, Jared Schwartz, Heather Biddle, and all of her family and friends for their never ending love and support. ~ |
ORCHESTRA
Conductor/Piano - Mark D. Miller
Reed - Michael Dill
Percussion - Jay Majernik
Trombone/Euphonium - Michael Medrick
Bass - David Odegaard
Crew
CHRIS ROBINSON (Director) directed ICT MainStage’s award winning THE LITTLE FOXES (Column Awards Best Play) last season. He also directed Circle Theatre’s acclaimed production of THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, and helmed their World Premiere production of LONE STAR CHRISTMAS CAROL. Other area directing credits include FMPAT: RUTHLESS!, OnStage in Bedford: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, GLCT: GUYS & DOLLS, SAGE & SILO: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, COTTON PATCH GOSPEL. His next project will be the musical SUNSET BOULEVARD for GLCT.
EDDIE FLORESCA (Choreographer) Training: UNT (Bachelor of Music); DCJ’s School of Dance (ballet/jazz); Arthur Murray’s/M.E. Dance Studios (ballroom). Awards: The Column’s Chita Rivera Award and Best Choreographer /WEST SIDE STORY. Industrials: Mary Kay Cosmetics; Ebby Halliday Realtors. Favorite roles: Larry /A CHORUS LINE, Fiddler /FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Ito/MAME, Chino/Pepe /WEST SIDE STORY, Judah/Asher /JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Wrangler/WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, and Billy Boy Bill/URINETOWN. Other credits: EVITA, HELLO DOLLY!, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, AND THE KING AND I. Choreography credits: 42ND STREET, ANYTHING GOES, BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE…, THE FULL MONTY, GUYS AND DOLLS, HAIRSPRAY, JOSEPH…, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, and WILL ROGERS FOLLIES.
MARK DENNIS MILLER (Music Director/Conductor/Piano) debuts at ICT. A music director/conductor/keyboardist for over 45 years, he now coaches and accompanies Vocal and Music Theatre Performance majors at TCU and is the organist for Meadowbrook United Methodist, Fort Worth. In addition to several Broadway shows and national tours, regional/local theatres include: Dallas Summer Musicals, Garland Summer Musicals, Jubilee Theater, Ogunquit Playhouse, Maine State Music Theater, Oklahoma City Rep, Arkansas Rep, Lyric Stage Irving, and Onstage in Bedford. Celebrities include: Judith Light, Madonna, Sally Struthers, Rosie O’Donnell, Nell Carter, Joel Grey, Patti LuPone, Elizabeth Taylor, Olivia Newton-John and more. Recent projects: MY FAIR LADY, Oklahoma Rep/University of Oklahoma, SWEET CHARITY, Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts and SEUSSICAL, TCU. This performance is dedicated to Mom and Dad; forever in my heart.
KRISTEN FRAZIER (Stage Manager) happily returns to ICT after last season's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. Kristen's favorite stage managing credits include THE MATCHMAKER, THE SHEEP THIEF, and THE PHILADELPHIA. She is grateful to her mother for her continuous support of her dream of the theatre arts, and to Jill and Rob for the opportunity to pursue it.
IAN GARLAND (Asst. Lighting Design/Board Op) majors in theater with focus in light design at UNT. There he designed IN THE BLOOD, WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOLF, THIN THREAD THICK THREAD, and SYNCHRONIZED IMBALANCES. At ICT MainStage, he designed A FEW GOOD MEN and LEND ME A TENOR, for which he received a Column award nomination
SAM NANCE (Lighting Designer) Of the many shows at ICT, recent ones include THE CAT AND THE CANARY, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS..., and YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU. He is resident lighting designer for Pegasus Theatre where he has lit their innovative “living black and white” shows for a number of years. He has received five Column Awards for his lighting of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA for Theatre Three; NINE, ALL MY SONS, HOW TO SUCCEED .., and THE LITTLE FOXES at ICT.
JILL STEPHENS (Producer/Stage Manager/Props) has produced many ICT shows since 1986 and stage managed more than 25 shows. She is delighted to be working with Chris, Mark, Eddie, and this cast. When not producing or stage managing Jill can be found directing, running props, set building and helping wherever is needed.
ROBIN STEPHENS (Producer, Sound Designer) has worked with ICT since 1986, including producing and designing Lighting and Sound for many shows. Most recently he served as Sound Designer/HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, Stage Manager/THE LITTLE FOXES, and Master Carpenter/HMS PINAFORE and DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER. Robin has also served as Lighting Designer and Sound Operator for Theatre Britain’s annual PANTO. Robin is a current member of the ICT Board of Directors.
TORY PADDEN (Costume Designer) has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Texas at Austin. Recent productions that she designed were LEND ME A TENOR for ICT, ON THE BOG OF CATS at Northlake College, and DICK WHITTINGTON for Theater Britain. She loves working with the talented and professional ICT group.
JUDD VERMILLION (Scenic Designer) received a Column Award for HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS … and is currently a freelance designer in the DFW area. His work includes: CROWNS/Jubilee Theatre, Ft. Worth, NOISES OFF/Theatre TCU and LOVE AND INTRIGUE/University of Dallas. Selected design credits include: ANYTHING GOES/The Summer Theatre, Meredith, NH; CHARITY’S CHILDREN/Penobscot Theatre, Bangor, ME; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and CHICAGO/ Ector Theatricals, Odessa, TX; and ELLIE AND THE BEAR MAN/Texas Tech.
Auditions
Directed by Chris Robinson
Mark Miller, Music Director
Eddie Floresca, Choreographer
Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 4 - 6pm at the ICT Studio (corner of Rochelle and Story in Irving, 2333 Rochelle, Irving, TX 75062).
*UPDATED* Monday, May 14, 2012 from 7 - 9pm at the Irving Arts Center (3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75062) in the Rehearsal Hall
Callbacks are TBA
Performances: August 3 - 18, 2012
Initial auditions: Prepare16 bars of uptempo music and a ballad that show your vocal range. Bring music, accompaniast provided. Callbacks will be for readings and dancing.
Please bring headshot or updated photo of yourself and acting resume.
We offer a gas allowance.
Call 972-594-6104 or email info@irvingtheatre.org to schedule an appointment.
Roles: 14 Male, 9 Female
(all roles are available)
| Character Breakdown | |
| AN OLD WOMAN | One of the Poor. 55-70 yrs old |
| BILLY BOY BILL | One of the Poor, typically shy. 35-50 yrs old |
| BOBBY STRONG | The dashing young everyman who works for Miss Pennywise at the poorest, filthiest urinal in town; the eventual protagonist and romantic hero who starts a revolution, and falls in love with Hope Cladwell along the way. 25-35 yrs old E3 - C6 |
| CALDWELL B. CLADWELL | The evil president and owner of the Urine Good Company, a miserly moneygrubber who gleefully exploits the poor. 60-70 yrs old C2 - G5 |
| CLADWELL'S SECRETARY | 25-35 yrs old |
| DR. BILLEAUX | Head of Research and Development at UGC. 30-50 yrs old |
| HOPE CLADWELL | Cladwell's ravishingly beautiful daughter, torn between her love for her father and her new love for Bobby. Having just returned from the Most Expensive University in the World, she begins the show as an innocent young girl, but eventually is exposed to her father's evil doings and evolves into the leader of the revolution. 25-35 yrs old G3 - G5 |
| HOT BLADES HARRY | One of the Poor, a psychopathic, violent loose cannon. 55-65 yrs old A3 - F5 |
| JOSEPH "OLD MAN" STRONG | Bobby's rebellious father, whose refusal to pay the fee causes him to be sent to Urinetown, ultimately launching the revolution. 55-65 yrs old |
| JOSEPHINE "MA" STRONG | Bobby's mother, a strong-willed old woman who is able to withstand the hard hand life has dealt her. 55-65 yrs old B3 - D5 |
| LITTLE BECKY TWO-SHOES | One of the Poor; foul-mouthed, impulsive, accusatory. 20-30 yrs old B4 - E5 |
| LITTLE SALLY | A precocious, thoroughly irreverent and smartly funny street urchin; the quasi-narrator who always outsmarts Lockstock, and constantly questions the play's logic. 20-30 yrs old A3 - D5 |
| MR. MCQUEEN | Cladwell's sycophantic assistant/lackey. A servile yes man. 35-45 yrs old B3 - E5 |
| MRS. MILLENIUM | A trusted UGC employee. 20-30 yrs old |
| OFFICER BARREL | Lockstock's partner. He harbors a surprising secret. 40-50 yrs old F2 - E5 |
| OFFICER LOCKSTOCK | The tongue-in-cheek narrator of the story. A corrupt policeman who secretly kills off guilty pee-ers. 40-50 yrs old G3 - G5 |
| PENELOPE PENNYWISE | The tough, jaded warden of the poorest, filthiest urinal in town. A shrewd, penny-scrounging cheapskate, Pennywise is a figure of authority and lives to maintain order at the public bathrooms. Hollman says the character was partly inspired by that of Mr. Peachum from The Threepenny Opera, and her music resembles that of Leocadia Begbick in The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny. She was once Cladwell's one-time lover and is secretly Hope's mother. She softens over the course of the show. 40-50 yrs old A3 - G5 |
| ROCKY THE STOCKFISH | One of the Poor, the revolution's stoic enforcer. 35-50 yrs old |
| SENATOR FLIPP | A greedy, cowardly politician in Cladwell's pocket. 40-50 yrs old D3 - E5 |
| SOUPY SUE | One of the Poor, easily panicked. 25-35 yrs old |
| TINY TOM | One of the Poor, an idiotic man-child. 30-50 yrs old |
| TWO UGC EXECUTIVES | |
