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Winds of Change present
A new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s
Les Misérables
November 14 - 17 and 21 - 24, 2013
Astor Theatre, Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International( MTI) by arrangement with CAMERON MACKINTOSH LTD.
Les Misérables Cast Announced
The directors of the Winds of Change production of Les Misérables is pleased to announce its cast:
Jean Valjean - Kristopher Snarby
Javert - Kyle Gillis
Fantine - Ashley MacDonald
Eponine - Laura Purdue
Cosette - Carla du Toit
Marius - Jake Paul
M. Thenardier - Al Steele
Mme. Thenardier - Deborah Raddall
Enjolras - Rocky Burton
Little Cosette - Jordyn Duffney
Gavroche - Lincoln Inglis
Bishop of Digne - Doug Kent
These lead characters will be joined by a large chorus including:
Neil Mutsaers Dominic Losier
John Orme Raya Stewart
Andrew Danylewich Grace Smith
Vernon Oickle Kinsey Francis
Brent Raddall Grace Leaman
Chris Hanely Angus Stevens
Dan Williams Lori Anthony
Grace Cowling Katie Wheatley
Clare Amirault Leslie Miller
Alexis Rowter Hannah McKinnon
Kayla Delong Kathryn Heim
Wendy Siddell Mitzie Kent
Michelle Stewart-Culhane Victoria Hopper
Anne MacDonald Annette Burke
“We are thrilled and overwhelmed by the response to our call to audition for this production”, said co-director Richard Comeau. “We saw and heard over eighty people, some in person, and some via video. In fact, the cast includes actors from not only Queens County, but also Yarmouth, Bridgewater, and Halifax.”
Off stage, the Creative Teams are also taking shape, the core production team of co-directors Richard Comeau and Susan Lane, musical director Kristopher Snarby and producer, Jean Robinson-Dexter have been joined by set designer, Rick Gilbert, set builder, Deborah Spartinelli, technical director, Cameron Dexter, and associate producer, Annette Burke.
Les Misérables will be performed November 14 -17 and 21 – 24 at the Astor Theatre.
Winds of Change to stage Les Misérables
The Winds of Change, Liverpool’s amateur theatre society, is pleased to announce that it has secured the rights to stage Les Misérables in November 2013. While high school editions of the world renowned musical, based on the 1862 novel by French writer Victor Hugo, have been staged, it is the first time since the musical was first staged in 1985 that amateur theatre companies, such as the Winds of Change, have been able to apply for the full stage production rights.
Les Misérables, a sung-through musical, meaning there is no spoken dialogue, is set in 19th century France. Jean Valjean, released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a life-long struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter. His world-view shattered, Javert commits suicide, and Valjean at last attains the peace he has sought for so long (MTI).
Audition applications and creative team volunteer forms are available on this site. A Facebook audition page, WOC Les Miserables Auditions, has also been launched, as a tool to communicate with those interested in auditioning or volunteering. Auditions are scheduled for late January and early February, with the intention of announcing the cast on March 1.
The musical will be the largest and the most expensive Winds of Change production in its over thirty year history. Because of the cost of this production, the Winds of Change will also be looking for a title sponsor, patron donations and are investigating grant and foundation funding opportunities, in addition to the usual program advertisement sales. Organizations and businesses interested in supporting the production in any of these capacities can contact Jean Robinson-Dexter at lesmisproduction@gmail.com.
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