Directed by Brian Cannon

(Play 4   November-December 2004)

Season Closed

The Play

Our final play for 2004 is a further example of the variety of dramatic styles the Players present. This year, we have had an American classic drama, a Shakespeare, and a 30's light romantic comedy.
Now we finish the year with a no-holds-barred, knock-down farce.
“Lend Me a Tenor” has everything and more that an hilarious farce is noted for: rib-tickling one liners, comedy chases, mistaken identities. Which of the two costumed Otellos is the world famous tenor? Add a volatile Italian wife, an outrageous hotel porter and three swooning females, and you have a play which fills the theatre with laughter.
This is a "must see" play. It is ideal for Club and Staff bookings as we move on into the Christmas season. Book early to ensure good seats.

The Author

Ken Ludwig is a well-known comedy writer. In 1992 he was nominated for the Tony AwardŽ Best Book of a Musical for "Crazy For You"
In 1989 he was nominated for the Tony AwardŽ Best Play for "Lend Me a Tenor"
Other credits include: "Twentieth Century", "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", "Moon Over Buffalo, and most recently "Shakespeare in Hollywood".

The Director

Brian Cannon is well known in Brisbane theatre, both on-stage and off. VP audiences will no doubt remember his portrayal of General Von Schmelling in last year's production 'Allo 'Allo. More recently, he appeared as Big Daddy in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof".

The Cast (click the names for a picture - not always in this producion)
Max	Dean Patrick
Maggie	Anna Woodall
Saunders	Michael Byrnes
Tito Merelli	Chris Lynagh
Maria	Catherine Hegarty
Porter	Robert Gettons
Diana	Rhyll Davis
Julia	Nancy Johnston
The Crew
Production Manager	Colleen Lock
Stage Manager	Fran Campbell
Design & Decor	Lenore Girard
Set Construction	Rod Thompson Heinz Brunner Maria Plumb
Lighting Design	Nicholas Albrecht Jeremy Ward
Lighting Riggers	Cindy Lake Chin Ling (Rebecca) Li Tahra Marks
Costumes	Nola Grimshaw Audrey McKibbin
Wigs	Phillipe
Lighting Operators	Kat Maiden Lis Harvey
Sound Design and Operation	Matthew Horner
Properties	Samantha Tierney
Production Assistants	Maureen Costaras Wayne Symes

“Lend Me a Tenor” will play at "The Theatre"
Morningside Campus of the Southbank Institute of TAFE,
Clearview Tce Morningside
Fri 26^th November 2004 at 8pm;
Sat 27^th November at 2pm and 8pm;
Sun 28^th November at 2pm;
Thur 2^nd, and Fri 3^rd December at 8pm;
Sat 4^th December at 2pm and 8pm;
Sun 5^th December at 2pm
Prices: $15 / $12 / $5
Air Conditioned - Free Off-street Parking.
Bookings Ph. (07) 3395 5268