Special Thanks Aside from those already mentioned the show could not go on without the help and generosity of the following: What We Did Next is a group producing great theatre for and by the community of Liverpool. It sprang up in the summer of 2008 from the realisation that the central Liverpool community had no focus to gather around in order to put on great musicals specifically, whilst having a rehearsal schedule that fits around people‘s busy lives and also aiming to provide a vibrant social scene. Since our inception we have expanded into original writing, workshopping scripts and straight drama pieces.
SALT Studios, The Clove Hitch, Mr & Mrs Murphy, 81a Renshaw Street, Blue Giant Lighting
National Blood Week
We know that a lot of people love being connected to the stage in whatever way possible and think this love provides the perfect excuse to socialise with like minded people. With this in mind we aim to produce musicals that our members want to perform, theatre that gets people interested, involved and thinking. Most of us have been involved in amateur theatre before and we‘ve all enjoyed our many and varied experiences. But after a while everyone gets that feeling, that the time has come to take some ownership of what we exhibit on stage, make it our own, make it a success. It‘s time to take a good look back on all we‘ve learnt in the past, get together with exciting new friends, and leap forward into performing spectacular shows. This is what we did next.
What We Did Next Singers The Singers is our relaxed, friendly, non auditioned free choir. We sing a range of songs from musical theatre standards (think Phantom, Avenue Q and everything in between) to motown, through awesome medleys and occasionally something we‘ve arranged ourselves. We‘re very keen on being led by what you the members want, so if you think you‘ve got an excellent song choice then let us know. We meet every Tuesday at 7pm in The Clove Hitch on Hope Street and sing for 2 hours before having a few drinks in the bar afterwards. Although we tend to sing for the fun of it we also perform and can often be found showing off at our popular open mic nights.
As there is a fair amount of blood spilled over the stage during our 4 night run of Bat Boy, the cast and crew chose to donate some of their own. We have been warmly welcomed by the nurses at Liverpool Moorfields Donor Centre during our donation drive and we would encourage our audience members to consider donating blood too. We are also very proud to be promoting blood donation in the run up to National Blood Week 10-16th June.
Wed 5th - Sat 8th June 2013
Directors Note
Cast
Directing Bat Boy has been a massive challenge and one that I’ve enjoyed immensely. Trying to bring a story, which on the surface is a bit ludicrous, to a place that is touching and believable has been hard work for all involved. I am sure that after you watch tonight’s performance you will be as impressed with everyone in the production as I have been and will believe that a Bat Boy can exist! The story is one of fantasy, a modern day fairy tale, and I want you to use your imagination to bring Hope Falls to life. What is meant to be a perfect small town in America is pretty ugly in the way they treat outsiders; the ugliness of the set inspired by the characters’ xenophobic inner darkness and refusal to accept someone different into their midst.
Bat Boy Jack Malone
Meredith Parker Jen Ramage
Dr T. Parker Anthony Proctor
Shelley Parker Sarah Hale
Sheriff Reynolds Andy Godden
Rick Taylor Tom Lox
Ron Taylor Tom Wright
Ruthie Taylor Steph Minshall
Mrs Taylor Ruth Dalton
Lorraine Lauren Todd
Maggie Zoe Thirsk
Mrs Dillon Carrie Cushman
Roy Edward Feery
Clem Steven Andrew
Rev Hightower Jenny Martyn
Pan Franki Burke
Nelly Branwen Jones
Belle Clare Fozard
I am indebted to the cast and crew for trusting in my vision and bringing it to life. For 18 months this show was in my head – you have made it a reality over the last 5 months and I have loved each moment with you all. On a personal note this show is important to me because of its themes. It’s about looking past our differences and loving people for what is inside their hearts, trying to find acceptance after a lifetime of not knowing who you truly are. It is about finding a family. It is because of this that I am dedicating this show to my sister Cayla.
Production / Creative Team
Producers..........................................................Jamie Barfield & Shaun Holdom-Eyles Director.......................................................................................................Andy Walker Musical Director.....................................................................................Jonas Tattersall Technical Director.....................................................................................Robin Murphy Choreographer.................................................................................Dominque Sonzlee Lighting Designer.........................................................................................Dave Smith Sound Designer.....................................................................................Kieran McGuire Stage Manager.......................................................................................Rebecca Cope Cosutume.................................................................................................Neil McKenna Makep Up....................................................................................................Lucy Maude Props Master........................................................................................Louise Schofield
Band
Daisy Joanna Mclorinan
Dr E. N. Semble Elen Royles
Although you cannot see them, we assure you that they are there. All the music you will hear this evening is not a prerecording it is being played live in the Unity 2 theatre above the auditorium you are in. It is then digitally transfered to the Unity 1 and mixed together with our lovely cast.
Keyboard 1.........................Jonas Tattersal Keyboard 2 ...........................Jack Hopkins Bass Guitar........................Michael Bourne Guitar.........................................Mike Ward Drums...............................Chris Tomlinson