July 8-30, 2011

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The 39 StepsAdapted by Patrick Barlow

From the novel by John BuchanFrom the movie of Alfred Hitchcock

THE 39 STEPS is presented by special arrangementwith SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

Licensed by ITV Global Entertainment LimitedAnd an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon

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Mark Llewellyn Richard Hannay Erin MacKinnon* Annabella, Margaret, Pamela Scott Carmichael* Clown 2 Sweeney MacArthur* Clown 1

Robert Woodcock Director Melissa Cameron Stage Manager Molly Cramer Assistant S.M. Alice Barnet Assistant S.M. Chris Watson Assistant S.M. Vaughn Davis Set Designer Geoff Nantes Sound & Lighting Designer Alex Amini Costume Designer Carmen Amini Assistant Costume Designer Kathryn DeLory Properties Coordinator Stephen Nixon Head Carpenter Michelle Inksetter Carpenter Danielle Demeny Scenic Painter/Properties Builder Jaspal Birdie Scenic Painter

THE CAST(in order of appearance)

*Artist appears with the permissionof Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.

THE CREATIVE TEAM

CAst & Crew

“What ARE the 39 Steps?”, cries Richard Hannay as the final reel of Alfred Hitchcock’s early masterpiece unspools. The question is more loaded than Hannay might realize.  The 39 Steps is a wonderful comedic play and it has a long and varied history.

Hitchcock’s film, released to great acclaim in 1935, throws together a hero wrongly accused of murder, a wild journey through dangerous landscapes, a generous helping of wry humour, an examination of the battle between the sexes and, of course, a beautiful “Hitchcock Blonde”. All are signature ideas Hitchcock would return to again and again, notably in Young and Innocent, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Saboteur, North By Northwest and Frenzy, which owe more than their fair share to the plot machinations of The 39 Steps. Based on a 1914 novel by John Buchan, Hitchcock’s picture is markedly different than its source material. Buchan’s Hannay, the hero of five of his novels, deals with the outbreak of World War I and the political intrigues of the day. Hitchcock’s Hannay is equally entrenched in the early days of war during the turbulent year of 1935, but the director chose to put Hannay through his own personal, Hitchcockian obstacle course.

Along with screenwriter Charles Bennett, Hitchcock would reinvent The 39 Steps from the ground floor up, adding such memorable characters as music hall performer Mr. Memory and the mysterious and alluring Annabella Schmidt. Most important, Hitchcock and Bennett would add a love interest for Hannay. As played by Madeleine Carroll, Pamela proves to be a perfect foil for Robert Donat’s dashing Hannay.

In crafting his own version of Buchan’s adventure, Hitchcock left nothing untouched, even the meaning of the title. In fact, in the middle of writing the screenplay, it is said that Bennett paused to ask, “Wait a minute, what ARE the 39 Steps?” Hitchcock answered, “Oh, we’ll figure that out later.”

This particular production had a long and fairly complex gestation prior to arriving on the West End stage. Back in 1995 two writers based in the North of England, Nobby Dimon and Simon Corble came up with a version of The 39 Steps which toured with great success to small venues (village halls and small theatres).

dIreCtor’s note

This version was based primarily on John Buchan’s book. An element fixed at this point was the idea of just 4 actors playing all the parts: 3 men and a woman. Edward Snape of the production company Fiery Angel saw the production and liked the concept, but felt the text needed a fresh eye. He asked Patrick Barlow to adapt the script. Patrick decided that his adaptation would be based on the film rather than the book, as the film is more inherently dramatic.

What we get is an incredibly fast-paced romp through the story of Hitchcock’s film. It is an homage, an affectionate and very funny transposition of the film onto the stage. The film contains moments that are iconic: the train top chase, the Forth Bridge escape, Mr. Memory at the Palladium, the stockings scene. Much of the joy of the show is in seeing these moments recreated through the physicality and vocal talent of the 4 performers. But don’t worry, seeing the movie is not required to enjoy all this production has to offer. With Mark Llewellyn as Hannay, we get the consummate straight man, Erin Mackinnon brings her style, grace and beauty to the 3 romantic parts of Hannay’s adventure and then we have Sweeney MacArthur & Scott Carmichael crazily trying to keep up with the pace of the show by playing ALL the other parts. They are simply listed in the program as Clown 1 & 2 for a reason. The fun is seeing if they can pull it off.

We affectionately refer to this show as “what if Laurel & Hardy were stuck in a

Hitchcock spy movie?”.

Enjoy! - Robert Woodcock

sCene LIstIng

ACT ONE

ACT TWO

Hannay’s Flat

Cockney Music Hall

Hannay’s Flat

Lobby

Hannay’s Flat

Edinburgh Train

Highland Train

Forth Bridge

On the Moors

Crofter’s Cottage

Scottish Moors

Alt Na Shellach

The Professor’s Study

Sheriff’s Office

City Streets

Assembly Hall

Police Car

The Dark Moors

McGarrigle Hotel

Hotel Bedroom

Hotel Lobby

Hotel Bedroom

London Palladium Stage

London Palladium Backstage

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Mark Llewellyn (Richard Hannay) A veteran of 25 years and nearly 60 shows on the stage, Mark is happy to be back at the Rose for another summer season. Last year’s highlights include Sarge in The War Show, Jacob Marley in Scrooge! A Christmas Musical and Broadway Gold 2. Other Rose credits: Broadway Gold, Moonlight and Magnolias, Over the River and Through the Woods and Man of La Mancha. Love you Nanci!

Erin MacKinnon (Annabella, Margaret, Pamela) Erin is very excited to be back at Rose Theatre this summer after having appeared last summer in 7 Stories. Most recent theatre credits include Courageous and House of Many Tongues at Tarragon Theatre, Cold Meat Party at Factory Theatre, Salt Water Moon with Festival of Classics and Unity 1918 at Great Canadian Theatre Company. Erin would like to mention her wonderful mother and the other amazing women of Brampton who have been so amazing with little Islay, thank you for the support.

Scott Carmichael (Clown 2) Actor, director, musician, and Brampton native, Scott feels honoured and privileged to once again work at the crown jewel of Brampton – the Rose Theatre! Recent Rose Theatre Productions include I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Scrooge! A Christmas Musical, The War Show, The Foursome, Over the River and Through the Woods and Moonlight and Magnolias, Other credits include: The Buddy Holly Story for Arts Club Vancouver, Stage West Calgary, and Sudbury Theatre Centre, as well as TV roles on Final 24, Cold Blood and Paradise Lost. This fall Scott will be touring in Buddy Holly with Arts Club in British Columbia. Thanks and much love to Jaden and Laura for their inspiration and support.

Sweeney MacArthur (Clown 1)In Sweeney’s 26 year theatre career, he has worked both sides of the Atlantic and coast to coast in Canada; the Rose, because of the tremendous staff and dedicated patrons, makes him feel like a homing pigeon! Highlighted theatre credits include Les Miserables (London), Rocky Horror Picture Show (Hamburg) and Mamma Mia (Toronto/Vancouver). He has voiced over 75 animated series and appeared in over 18 movies and television shows. Enjoy the show and thank you for supporting the arts!

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Robert Woodcock (Director) Rob works for the Rose Theatre Brampton as the Production Coordinator. Directing credits for the Rose Theatre:  7 Stories, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged): 2009, Plaid Tidings: 2008, Billy Bishop Goes to War: 2008, I Am My Own Wife: 2007, Wake Me When it’s Over: 2006, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown: 2004. Onstage with the Rose Theatre: Oscar in The Odd Couple, Christmas Past in Scrooge! A Christmas Musical: 2009, Guildenstern in Hamlet: 2004 and the Barber in Man of La Mancha: 2006. Rob also directs and acts with various groups covering the G.T.A., Georgetown, Oakville, Burlington & Mississauga.

Melissa Cameron (Stage Manager)Melly can’t think of a better way to spend this summer then here at the Rose and she is thrilled to be here working with this hilarious group of people! Past Rose Theatre credits include: Scrooge! A Christmas Musical and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Other Selected Theatre Credits include: The Hobbit, Shirley Valentine, Anything Goes (Grand Theatre), Harvest Moon Rising, Bye Bye Birdie, Stage Fright (Talk is Free Theatre), A Midsummer Nights Dream, Twelfth Night (Theatre by the Bay), Gypsy, Big Time Operator (Theatre Sheridan), Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, Oedipus Rex (The Classical Theatre Project). A big thank you to the cast and crew of The 39 Steps for all the laughs.

Molly Cramer (Assistant Stage Manager) Molly is thrilled to be returning to the Rose for another summer! Past shows with the Rose: Broadway Gold II, The War Show, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Other recent shows include: Educating Rita, A Christmas Carol: The Musical, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Theatre Aquarius), Cabaret, Carnival, The Rivals, Two Gentlemen of Verona (Theatre Sheridan), High School Musical, and Honk! Jr. (gadz/Aquarius). Molly would like to thank all the wonderful people in her life for always being there, and the company of The 39 Steps for making every day exciting.

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Alice Barnett (Assistant Stage Manager)Alice Barnett is from Newmarket, Ontario where she went to Huron Heights Secondary School. There, she started her love for the dramatic arts and working behind the scenes. She is currently enrolled at Sheridan College for Theatre Production and will be attending her third and final year there in the fall. Previous Stage Management credits include Assistant Stage Manager for Theatre Sheridan’s Productions of Anything Goes, Stage Manager for Once Upon A Mattress, and The Highlands Summer Festival Stage Manager for the production of The Goodbye Girl. Alice would like to thank the whole Company of The 39 Steps for making this such an enjoyable experience, along with the rest of the production crew for all their hard work! Thank you to her Fairy Godfather, Terry, for all his undying support and love. And especially thank you to her Mom and Dad for all their help and patience.

Chris Watson (Assistant Stage Manager)Chris feels truly blessed to be working for this company again. For the past 2 years he has been a part of various shows at the Rose Theatre such as 7 Stories and The Odd Couple. The 39 Steps has been a pleasure for him to work on as the cast and crew are incredibly talented, professional, and fun. He hopes you enjoy the show as much as he has and would like to thank his little brother Jake for writing this biography for him!

Vaughn Davis (Set Designer)Vaughn is excited to be a part of this great production. This is his 14th design here at the Rose Theatre Brampton. Vaughn has worked at various theatres and has been a freelance scenic artist/designer for 13 years after leaving the Sheridan College Tech Theatre Program. Special thanks to everyone involved for all their support throughout this show! Enjoy!

geoff Nantes (Sound Designer and Lighting Designer)Geoff is very excited for another Summer Theatre Season here at the Rose Theatre. Geoff has been involved with ACT/Rose Theatre Productions since the beginning many, many shows ago. Some of his recent sound design credits include Scrooge! A Christmas Musical, Broadway Gold, Songs for a New World, and The War Show. He is returning for lighting design, after designing 7 Stories last summer. He hopes you enjoy this season as much as he will. “Enjoy the show; I hope you don’t notice my work.”

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Alex Amini, Costume Designer Alex is thrilled to be back at the Rose Theatre; this marks her tenth year in association with the artistic team in Brampton. Alex designs over 70 shows each year, costuming many theatre groups across the GTA, as well as at The Capitol Theatre Port Hope, Port Stanley Festival Theatre and Upper Canada Playhouse. As always, thanks to Carmen, for saving my life.

Kathryn DeLory, Properties and Set Décor Kathryn is a member of the Rose Theatre Production team and divides her time between RTP and community groups including Erin, Georgetown and Markham. Credits for RTP include as Director: The Odd Couple, The Foursome, Moonlight and Magnolias and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). As Properties & Set Décor: Scrooge! A Christmas Musical (2010 & 2009), I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, Over The River and Through the Woods and others. Recently Kathryn directed Storm Warning (Lebovic Centre). This fall she will be directing Bedtime Stories (MLT) and Marry Christmas (ECT).

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8PM-10PMSaturday Farmers Market Entertainment

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