The Community Players of Concord are proud to present
the New Thalian Players' production of the

1944 Big Band Comedy Canteen

The first time this original show was presented by the New Thalian Players, amazing reviews and comments were received on this fresh, funny, and nostalgic show.  The premise is a USO fundraising event for US Troops in World War II where popular stars join together to raise
money by selling War Bonds.

1944 characters like WC Fields, Bob Hope, Mae West, the Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and more entertain with comedy routines, songs, radio dramas, and wonderful commercial jingles that spark memories of the early days of entertainment.  And everyone leaves with a renewed patriotic pride in the USA. 

A truly original, special, and wonderful show!

Our 2004 Production is being produced by the Community Players of Concord (website)
and performed at the Concord City Auditorium (theatre website) in Concord NH. Click HERE for directions

You can view pictures of our last 1944 Big Band production by clicking HERE


TICKETS
Don't wait to get the best seats in the house!
Call 603-798-5925 to order your tickets today.  All seating is general admission.
Tickets prices for all performances are:
$15 for Adults
$12 for Seniors (65+)
$12 for Juniors (under 18)

PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, October 8th @ 8pm
Saturday, October 9th @ 8pm
Sunday, October 10th @ 2pm


CAST
(in alphabetical order)
Andrea Albright........................Patty Andrews
Jeanne Bailey..........................Mae West, ensemble
Caron, Tom..............................Bing Crosby, George M. Cohen, Soaps
Noreen Christensen..................The Quality Quartet
Paula Demers..........................Betty Hutton, Soaps
Rob Dionne..............................The Quality Quartet
Ray Dudley..............................W.C. Fields, Al Jolson
Stephen Gallant.......................The Quality Quartet
Kathy Hodges..........................Kate Smith
Martha Holland.........................Maxene Andrews, Blondie
Joe Karas................................Announcer, Soaps
Karen McMillan........................The Quality Quartet
Maggie Murphy........................Gracie Fields, Soaps
Donna O'Bryant........................Harpo Marx, "Scarecrow", Soaps
Jim Rogato...............................Groucho Marx, Eddie Cantor, George Burns
Sarah Scheiner.........................Gracie Allen, Soaps
Bruce Smith.............................Nat King Cole, Cab Calloway, Soaps
Smith, Tracy............................Laverne Andrews
Adam Young............................Bob Hope, radio soundman, Miranda
West High ROTC Rifleman........Adam Flynn, Francis Lescault, Bridget Curley
  Tyler Deal, Kevin Fowler, Neil Heckman
Concord Drill Team....................Kevin Wells, Tyler Workman


PRODUCTION STAFF
Producer: Candy Brehm
Director: Betty Thomson
Music Director: Adam Baraoskas
Choreographer: Betty Thomson
Stage Manager: Kevin Beval
Asst Stage Manager: n/a

House Managers: Carol Bagan, Allwynne Fine, Janet Dare
Ushers: TBA
Treasury: Bill Golding
General Factotum: Jack Trommer

Costumes: Mary Selvoski, Terry McKay

Technical Director: Kevin Barrett
Set Build Manager:  n/a
Set Design: Betty Thomson, Lacy Long
Set Styling: Betty Thomson, Lacy Long
Set Painting: Lacy Long
Set Graphics Design: Bert DeWaters

Lighting Design: Doug Schwarz & Dave Nelson
Lighting Hang: Doug Schwarz & Dave Nelson
Sound Design: Erik Hodges
Lighting Run: Doug Schwarz
Sound Run: Erik Hodges
Spot Light: Colleen Adams

Props Masters: TBA
Set Crew: TBA

Advertising Director: Doug Schwarz

Program Manager: Beth Ann O'Hara
Program Design: Bert DeWaters

Promotions: Doug Schwarz & Candy Brehm
Sales: Doug Schwarz
Tickets:  Wayland Bunnell, Candy Brehm
Box Office: Karen Braz
Poster Design: Bert DeWaters
Graphics: Bert DeWaters

House Managers: Carol Bagan, Allynee Fine, Janet Dare

Keyboard: Adam Boroskas
Bass: Chuck Gabriel
Trombone: Wayne Mogel
Percussion: Stee Tamulonis
Reeds: Betsy Thorpe
Trumpet: Keven Wilde


SCHEDULES
REHEARSALS
Depending on scheduled times, rehearsal times may be shorter for some people.

MISSED REHEARSALS: We ask that you be available every scheduled rehearsal, but we understand if you must miss 1 rehearsal.  Missing 2 or more rehearsals becomes a hardship on the cast.

SET BUILD
Completed

SET LOAD IN
Sunday, October 3rd @ 9am - 5pm

    * 9 am -- Candy Has Pre-Inspection Of The Audi

    * 9 am -- Kevin Belval Is Getting U-Haul Truck And Going To Studio

    * 9 am -- Lighting Guys Are Arriving At Audi To Work On Lights

    * 12 Noon-ish -- Move Set Into Audi

    * 4-5 pm --Tech Run Through Of Cues (Without Actors) Tech Questions

    * 6 pm -- Call For Actors To Arrive

    * 7 pm --Tech Rehearsal


TECH WEEK
SUNDAY OCT 3
4-5 pm Tech Run Cue Run Through --NO ACTORS
6 pm     Tech Run Through With Actors

MONDAY OCT 4
6 pm     Call (arrive and get settled)
7pm      Tech Run Through With Actors

TUESDAY OCT 5
6 pm      Call (arrive and get settled)
7 pm      Tech Run Through With Actors with costumes

WEDNESDAY DARK

THURSDAY  OCT 7
6 pm      Call (arrive, get  into make-up & costume)
8 pm      Full Dress Rehearsal

FRIDAY OCT 8
6 pm      Call (arrive, get into make-up & costume)
8 pm      Performance

SATURDAY, OCT 9
6 pm      Call (arrive, get into make-up & costume)
8 pm       Performance

SUNDAY OCT 10
12 noon  Call (arrive, get into make-up & costume)
2 pm       Performance


PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, October 8th @ 8pm
Saturday, October 9th @ 8pm
Sunday, October 10th @ 2pm

STRIKE
No cast or crew member is to leave following the Sunday Performance.  After the Sunday show, the Audi must be clean before anyone leaves for the cast party.  Cleaning the Audi includes cleaning the stage, dressing rooms and bath rooms and the main theatre  We will be assigning jobs for everyone if we all work it won't take long.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
All cast & crew are required to be members of either CCP or NTP for insurance reasons.  Please see our Membership page for information
CCP Membership: TBA
NTP Membership: $10.00

COMPLIMENTATRY TICKETS
NTP Members should check back later for details.

OFFICAL COMPANY PARTY
See the producer for details.