SONGS FOR NOBODIES
September 24 - 28, 2024
SONGS FOR NOBODIES ~ A musical by Joanna Murray-Smith
Joanna Murray-Smith is an Australian playwright, screenwriter and novelist. Her plays have been produced around the world, including on Broadway and the West End, the National Theatre, London and in many languages. She has been writing plays professionally for three decades with over two dozen plays frequently produced around the world and in many languages. The monologues draw on general knowledge but the stories are imagined.
~ PERFORMERS’ BIOS ~
Sheila Sharma ~ All characters ~ From singing jazz on classy stages to blues in smoky bars and politically incorrect musical comedy under bright lights, Sheila’s career has spanned the gamut. For twenty years she was Owner, Artistic Director and a performer of The Giggle Damn Theatre. She has written, recorded and released pop music for sync licensing projects for all major streaming platforms and is an experienced voice artist, she is currently lead vocalist in the cover band Cakewalk.
Adam Carabine ~ Music Director & Keyboards ~ Adam has been playing piano since he was old enough to reach the keys and has been playing music professionally for nearly 20 years. By day, Adam works as a Music Therapist at UBC Hospital, and as an addictions outreach worker with at-risk youth. Adam is thrilled to return in support of his love, Sheila Sharma.
Scott Wallis ~ Bass ~ Songs for Nobodies is Scott’s first production with this company. He has been performing for years on stage and in film and television. Scott is excited to reunite with several people from a local comedy dinner theatre in Port Coquitlam, where he performed, sang and played the bass. He is excited to ducst off his bass and join such a wonderful group of people..
Gordon Roberts ~ Drums ~ a professional performer for over fifty years known for his baritone/bass character voice, music directing, percussion and keyboard skills, he is a mainstay of the Vancouver musical theatre world. First Impressions has reaped the benefits of his talents in over a dozen shows. As well, he has worked in nearly every theatre here and throughout the province. He lives in Lynn Valley with his lovely wife, Marni, and two tuxedo cats.
~ DIRECTOR’S NOTES ~
Greetings and welcome to our 41st Season! It’s fitting for us to begin our forth decade of theatre with this play and with Sheila. She is a remarkable human with ties to First Impression going back to the 80s when she was just a teenager. SONGS FOR NOBODIES is a play with music that has received accolades never before achieved here at FIT and we are thrilled to share it with you again as we launch it into the world to tour this fall and winter. Nothing makes us happier than sharing our work with new audiences BUT like always, it starts right here with you … ENJOY! Claude Giroux
a tribute to the five divas
CAST
Beatrice / Judy Garland }
Pearl / Patsy Cline } all roles performed by Edie / Edith Piaf } Sheila Sharma
Too Junior / Billie Holiday }
Orla / Maria Callas }
MUSICIANS
Keyboards Adam Carabine
Bass
Drums
Scott Wallis
Gordon Roberts
PRODUCTION TEAM
Producers Michael & Eileen Smith
Artistic Director Claude A. Giroux
Director Claude A. Giroux
Music Director Adam Carabine
Stage Manager
Production Assistant
Janice Howell
s Ryan Crocker, Darlene Manchester
Set Design
Set Construction
Set Painting
Costume Design
Technical Director/Lighting Design
Assistant Technical Director/Projectionist
Michael Smith
Michael Smith, John Hutchinson, Ian Hickman, Doug Davies, Peter Dunsford, Jack Rosenberg, Steve Flett, Kim DeFaveri
Janice Howell
Tiffany Bishop
Michael Smith
Kelly C. Avery
Photography Ryan Crocker
Sound Operator
Lighting Operator
Publicity
Properties
Michael Smith
Janice Howell
Eileen Smith
Janice Howell, Monica Howell
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