The Gifts of the Magi

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Directed by Mark DuMez

Musical Director Choreographer Scenery Designer Lighting Designer Costume Designer Sound Designer Stage Manager

City Her City Him Della Soapy Jim Willy

Brad L’Écuyer Ken Overbey Kevin McAllister Conor Moore Norma Bowen Paul Tedeschini Leigh McClymont Sarah Carlé Robert Clarke Kaylee Harwood Jeff Hyslop Jesse Martyn Colin Sheen

Piano Brad L’Écuyer Drums/Percussion Alicia Murray Cello Jordie Robinson Presented with the generous assistance of:

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Message from the Artistic Director

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Mark DuMez It’s been a grand 20th season and pleasure to finish off the year with THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI. Once again, we are treated with some of Canada’s best talent – returning to us from Stratford, Shaw, Broadway and Vancouver Island – to call Chemainus home for a few months and share the holidays with us from our intimate stage.

Crafting our 2013 season has been thrilling and complex.

I’m really excited about 2013 and thank all the patrons, artists, staff and Board members whose input helps to shape the artistry we enjoy on stage! The season is a terrific blend of artistic challenges, exciting escapism and festivals that nourish our collective stories together.

We rock in the year with the blockbuster musical, BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, featuring Zachary Stevenson, who has played the role across Canada and stars in our own exciting production. The show will start our engines and bring in friends from all over the Island!

Crafting our 2013 Comic theatricality Season has been thrilling and complex is front and centre in DELICIOUS LIES, where circus energy meets the Wild West in this treatment of Molière’s dynamic SCAPIN! Two exciting new festivals will shoulder the summer season – this spring’s ISLAND STORIES FESTIVAL features GOOD TIMBER – Songs & Stories of the Western Logger and a FAMILY AND FAITH FESTIVAL in the fall will feature the breathtaking drama – A PRETTY GIRL (A SHAYNA MAIDEL). These festivals offer opportunities to serve the Island through telling our own stories and exploring resilience, integrity and love through the generations.

Throughout the year we will be conducting theatre workshops and camps for kids, working with local senior citizens through the Resilience Project, developing new plays and holding staged readings Exploring resilience, in our Playwright integrity and love Pairings. I am Through the generations extremely excited for all the opportunities to advance the arts, enhance the Island life and build community through 2013.

Thanks for joining us today. I would like to invite you, if you still are deliberating, to become a subscriber in 2013.

Subscribers, members and donors are the lifeblood of an arts organization. In a non-profit society like the Chemainus Theatre Festival, friends that champion the organization and enhance their theatre experience see their generosity multiply in strong artistry on stage and through the pride that comes from supporting an authentic and energetic Island treasure. We look forward to sharing our stories together in 2013!

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN anchors the season and brings back the thrill and nostalgia of Hollywood’s Golden Age. We are looking forward to the technical challenges and creative casting that will support the cinematic storytelling of this summer show.

In the fall, we take a turn to the grandfather of all mysteries – a show with very little gore but plenty of intrigue and theatrical spectacle – DRACULA: A SOUL THIRSTS. And finally, we wrap up the year with one of the most popular and dearly loved holiday stories of all time – IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE.

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Randal Huber Welcome theatre-goers! Settle in for a treat as we cap off our milestone 20th season with this heart-warming production of The Gifts of the Magi. Today’s show is sure to rekindle some of that old-fashioned Christmas spirit courtesy of Jim and Della.

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We recently announced the 2013 season and launched our season ticket campaign. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes (four, five and six show packages), season tickets make wonderful Christmas gifts. With price points suited to every budget, season tickets offer the best seats at the best prices and ensure that you catch all of the excitement.

For all keen to take the Chemainus Theatre Experience to the next level, consider joining our Membership program and taking advantage of opportunities to meet company members, attend play readings and step behind the scenes of live theatre. Membership is at the heart of our fundraising activities and it has grown to number over 250 kindred spirits. There’s always room for you to join and it can all start with a charitable gift of $25.

Finally, please help us spread the word by telling your friends about the show. If each person that’s purchased a ticket for The Gifts of the Magi gets one other person to attend, we would sell out every performance. Wow! That would mark the ultimate finale to our 20th season.

Thank you for being here today and supporting live professional theatre on Vancouver Island. We couldn’t do this without you.

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It is the most wonderful time of the year!

For down-on-their-luck lovers, Jim and Della, the holiday looks bleak – Christmas Eve has arrived and with it the last chance to buy their one special gift. Both are out of work and penniless; eking out a frugal life in their modest New York apartment. Still, the husband and wife both secretly wish to show their love by giving the perfect gift.

With no more than “one dollar and eighty-seven cents” between them, both Jim and Della must decide whether to part with their own most precious possession in order to acquire their holiday surprise. Della takes great pride in her long and flowing hair, while Jim treasures the shiny gold watch that has been passed through his family from father to son. When the couple finally exchange their thoughtful – yet useless – presents, they do indeed discover a surprise. A much greater gift awaits than any they expected.

The Chemainus Theatre Festival artistic director, Mark DuMez, leads a talented team of Broadway veterans and Shaw

and Stratford alumni in creating the entertaining and delightful holiday classic, with an O. Henry twist. “When it comes to Christmas, we love to embrace hope and find an escape from things that are cold and commercial,” says DuMez. “The Gifts of the Magi, a musical about a beautiful married couple and O. Henry’s other story, The Cop and the Anthem, offers a loving and lighthearted reminder that beyond money, presents, and frenzy of the season, it’s the impulse to give and connect with each other that holds us together and really counts.”

An award-winning cast brings animation and emotion to the show. With many international acting, dancing, and singing credits, extending to Broadway and beyond, the actors may easily be considered a gift to the production itself.

In lead roles, Jesse Martyn (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat, In Flanders Fields, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Anne and Gilbert, Saint Joan) appears as husband Jim Dillingham; opposite Kaylee Harwood (Jesus Christ Superstar, Camelot, Sweeney Todd, My

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Fair Lady, Les Misérables) in the role of wife, Della Dillingham. Vancouver native Jeff Hyslop (Cabaret, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Producers, A Chorus Line, Phantom of the Opera) plays cheerful bum, Soapy, who is on a mission to get arrested and spend the holiday in a cozy cell; while Colin Sheen (All Shook Up, Next to Normal, Glory Days, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat) adds delightful and informative observations to the story as newsboynarrator Willy. Rounding out the troupe are Robert Clarke (Guys and Dolls, The 39 Steps, Falsettos, The Woods) and Sarah Carlé (Seussical The Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, Steel Magnolias, Sweeney Todd) as spirited city folk going about their holiday business.

Punctuating the story are bursts of original music and lyrics by Randy Courts and Mark St. Germain. Eleven lilting pieces are unified into merry song and dance numbers by the

Gentle Reminders PHOTOGRAPHY The use of cameras, video equipment and other recording equipment is prohibited in the theatre.

musical direction of Brad L’Écuyer and choreography of Ken Overbey.

The charming musical is given its proper due by the talented production team.

Scenery designer Kevin McAllister, lighting designer Conor Moore and sound designer Paul Tedeschini transform the stage into a beautiful heritage portrait of early 20th century New York – accentuated by the artful use of period fashion by costume designer Norma Bowen. While audiences are visually captivated, stage manager Leigh McClymont ensures everything comes together with great perfection.

For theatre-goers who are looking to kindle their holiday spirit, The Gifts of the Magi provides humour, heart and the gift everyone wants… to unwrap the true meaning of Christmas. Share a heartwarming Christmas moment with your friends and family!

NEW PERFUME or COLOGNE? Many patrons suffer from allergies relating to fragrances. Please refrain from using perfumes for the health and wellbeing of your fellow patrons.

PHONES Please turn off all your cellular phones or pagers in the theatre.

HEARING SERVICES Audio assistance for the hearing impaired is available from the coat check 15 minutes to curtain.

GOT A COUGH? If you need to leave the theatre for a drink of water, please use the upper theatre doors and an usher will happily let you both in and out.

BABES IN ARMS In consideration of our patrons and performers, children three and under will not be admitted to Mainstage performances (excluding KidzPlay series).

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Mark DuMez Director

Kaylee Harwood Della

Mark directed Harvest earlier this year as well as The 39 Steps and Amadeus for Chemainus Theatre in 2011. Other favourites include: A Christmas Carol, Strindberg’s Easter, Anne, Mr. Pim Passes By and Pet the Fish. He has collaborated with companies including Theatre X, Pacific Theatre and TheatreOne in development of over a dozen new plays.

Favourite acting credits include: Mass Appeal, Enchanted April, Queen Milli of Galt and Streetcar Named Desire.

Previously in Chemainus: Mr. Pim Passes By and South Pacific. Other credits: created the role of Mary in Bloodless (Theatre 20), recent Broadway revival of Jesus Christ Superstar (also Stratford/La Jolla Playhouse), Guenevere in Camelot (Stratford), Johanna in Sweeney Todd (Citadel), Eliza in My Fair Lady (Western Canada Theatre), Cosette in Les Misérables (Arts Club). Trinity Western University graduate and two time Jessie Award recipient. Upcoming: Shaw Festival.

Norma Bowen Costume Designer

Jeff Hyslop Soapy

As an associate artist with Chemainus Theatre, Norma has costumed or performed in more than 40 shows over the last ten years. Favourite design credits include: Amadeus, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, The Miracle Worker, and A Streetcar Named Desire. Norma has also costumed shows for ThearteOne, Carousel Theatre North West and Studio 58 (of which she is a graduate).

Vancouver born, Jeff Hyslop is one of Canada’s foremost performing artists. Past credits have included: Cabaret, Kiss of the Spider Women, The Music Man, The Producers, and of course, the role of Mike in both the London West End and Broadway productions of A Chorus Line. To many, he is the quintessential Phantom of the Opera, a role he embraced for over 975 performances. Jeff is excited to be performing in Chemainus this Christmas. www.jeffhyslop.ca

Sarah CarlÉ City Her

Brad L’Écuyer Musical Director/Piano

Sarah is delighted to be returning to the Chemainus Theatre Festival stage. Credits include: Mayzie LaBird in Seussical The Musical (Saltwater), Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors (Blue Bridge Rep), Heidi in [title of show] (Urban Arts Productions), Annelle in Steel Magnolias (Chemainus Theatre Festival/Gateway Theatre), Mrs. Lovette in Sweeney Todd (Gotta Getta Gimmick) and Trina in Falsettos (Gotta Getta Gimmick). Sarah is also a Jessie Nominee for her role in Steel Magnolias.

An actor, musician, composer and writer, Brad is also artistic director of Victoria’s Gotta Getta Gimmick. Favorite credits include: Joseph (CTF); GGG’s Chorus|Line|Cabaret series; Year of Magical Thinking, Spelling Bee, Urinetown (Belfry); Sunday in the Park with George, Play Orchestra Play (Shaw Festival); Mary’s Wedding (POV); Into The Woods (Guild); Smalltown (SKAM); Blood Brothers (Co. C); Sweeney Todd, Falsettos, JSK (GGG) www.gggarts.org

Robert ClarkE City Him

Kevin McALlister Scenery Designer

Robert is happy to be returning to lovely Chemainus, having had the pleasure of playing Nathan Detroit in Chemainus Theatre Festival’s 2010 production of Guys and Dolls. Recent credits include: The 39 Steps (Sudbury Theatre Centre), and Falsettos (Chutzpah Festival Vancouver). Other favourite roles include: The Baker in Into the Woods (Patrick Street Productions), and originating the character of Donnie in Norm Foster’s The Foursome.

Recently Kevin designed scenery for Xanadu (Arts Club), The Taming of the Shrew and Macbeth (Bard on the Beach), on the edge (Belfry Theatre), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat (Western Canada Theatre). Other credits include associate designer on the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Opening & Closing Ceremonies (David Atkins Enterprises). Kevin has earned nine Jessie Richardson Theatre Award nominations. www.modelbox.ca

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Leigh McClymont Stage Manager

Ken Overbey Choreographer

Leigh is thrilled to return to Chemainus after completing a year long apprenticeship here 6 years ago. Stage management credits: East of Berlin, Leo (Tarragon), Oh My Irma (Theatre Passe Muraille), Blindspot (Green Thumb Theatre). ASM credits: Ragtime, My Fair Lady, The Admirable Crichton, The Doctor’s Dilemma, Half an Hour, Albertine in Five Times (Shaw). Upcoming: Fifth season with the Shaw Festival, ASM for Our Betters, The Faith Healer.

Ken is happy to be returning to the Chemainus Theatre Festival after choreographing the spring musical All Shook Up. He just finished seven months in Edmonton performing in the musicals Wedding Singer and Chicago. Previous choreographed shows include: Annie, Evil Dead, Tommy, Victor Victoria, Guys and Dolls, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Anything Goes, What about Luv, and assistant to the choreographer on the Canadian Dreamgirls Tour. Enjoy the show!

Jesse Martyn Jim

Jordie Robinson Cello

Jesse is happy to be back in Chemainus after playing Gad in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat all summer long. In addition to Western Canada Theatre’s production of Joseph last fall in Kamloops, other favourite credits include: The Stepmother (North American Premiere/Shaw Festival) and In Flanders Fields (World Premiere/Smile Theatre).

Follow @JesseMartyn or jessemartyn.com. Thanks to Stacie for leaving the light on.

Building on the musical nourishment he gained growing up in the Comox Valley, Jordie developed his cello technique and confidence at the University of Victoria. Postdegree travel and time away from the cello have proved paramount in inspiring Jordie’s musical depth. He now finds fulfillment in home-recording projects and collaborations with other Vancouver Island artists. He currently tours with Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long.

Conor Moore Lighting Designer

Colin Sheen Willy

Conor Moore is a lighting, set, and projection designer with an MFA from UBC. Previous credits include: Countryside Christmas (CTF), La Boheme (Vancouver Opera), Senora Carrara’s Rifles and Fourplay (Shaw Festival), Gunmetal Blues (Vancouver Playhouse), Falstaff, Henry VI, and Richard III (Bard on the Beach), as well as The Patron Saint of Stanley Park (Arts Club). He is a member of the Associated Designers of Canada. www.conormooredesign.ca

Colin Sheen is a graduate of Capilano College. Some previous credits include: Dan in Joseph (CTF), Dean Hyde in All Shook Up (CTF/Gateway), Benjamin in Joseph (Western Canada), Henry in Next to Normal (Arts Club), Matt in The Fantasticks (Playhouse Theatre), and Benny Southstreet in Guys and Dolls (CTF). He would like to thank his family for their fervent support, especially his mom, for showing him what bravery is.

Alicia Murray Drums/Percussion

Paul Tedeschini Sound Designer

Alicia first came to Chemainus from Vancouver to play music for All Shook Up and hasn’t left since. She played in Joseph all summer and is now excited to be a part of the Christmas show. Alicia graduated with a bachelors in Jazz Studies from Capilano University in 2011 and has played in various jazz and rock bands around Vancouver. The things she enjoys most about Chemainus (other than the musicals) are the ocean, fig trees, and cats.

Recent credits include: Chickens (Chemainus Theatre Festival), Noises Off (Chemainus Theatre Festival/Western Canada Theatre), Fresco (Shadbolt Centre/The Cultch), Harvest (Chemainus Theatre Festival/Western Canada Theatre), Circle Mirror Transformation (Arts Club). Previous Chemainus Theatre Festival productions include: Amadeus, Steel Magnolias, The 39 Steps, A Christmas Carol.

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Feb 22 – Apr 7

DELICIOUS LIES

Adapted from Molière’s Scapin

Apr 26 – May 18

GOOD TIMBER*

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SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

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