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Adult Tuesday Rehearsal Group
Info for Cast and Crew: FALL 2010

The rehearsal schedule was designed for busy adults. Performers must be able to attend once-a-week rehearsals during September, October, and November, plus work day, tech and dress rehearsals and performances during January.  See schedule below.  If there are any conflicts you must note it at the auditions.  Performers provide talent, energy, positive attitude, and costume. 

This production is intended for people who have the dedication to memorize (on their own) lines, songs, lyrics, and choreography outside of the group rehearsal time.
This is for an adult cast, but those 14 and older may audition. 
You may listen the music at http://www.pioneerdrama.com/SearchDetail.asp?pc=LADYPIRATE&id=50 Click on song titles on the right.
 

• Weekly rehearsals September 7 to November 23, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
• Program and publicity photos:  October 19 at 6:30 p.m.  Wear your costume and makeup to rehearsal.
• Work day: Sunday, January 2, from 2 p.m. until done.
• Tech rehearsal:  January 4, 6:30 p.m.
• Dress rehearsals:  January 10-13, dressing rooms open at 5:30 p.m. rehearsals start promptly at 6 p.m. and last until we're done.
• Public Performances:  January 14, 15, 21, 22, 23; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bastrop Opera House, (Actor's call 1 hour before show time) *Strike immediately after last performance.  Party to follow.
• Private Performance:  January 20 at 6:30 p.m. (Actor's call 1 hour before show time) NOTE:  Still looking for a group for this, since Bastrop Mental Health and Retardation and the Boys and Girls Club can’t participate this year.  If we don’t get a group to donate the performance to, we will still do a pickup rehearsal on this date.
• Additional public performance opportunities:
• Sunday, October 31, participate in costume from 6-8 p.m. for the Bastrop Halloween event.
• Participate in costume in the Bastrop Christmas Parade, Sat. Dec. 11.
• Austin Trail of Lights: Date TBA
• Stike & cast party:  We can’t start the party until after the strike is completed.  Strike for newbies means, everything is cleared off the stage, the set is torn down, taken back to storage, and put away; and the theater, studio, dressing rooms, backstage, etc. is cleaned and ready for the next group who starts their dress rehearsal at 11 a.m. the next day. 

Director Engela Edwards has a BFA in Theater.  Since 1999, Engela has produced 71 production (including 29 world premières) with her company EASY Theatre which has performed in 42 venues. Engela has been directing and performing in Bastrop since 2001.  Since that time she's produced and co-produced 40 productions at the Bastrop Opera House, including 16 world premieres; some of which she wrote or co-wrote, plus she was in and worked on many other shows during that time.   She has directed or co-directed 66 plays and musicals. 
Engela Edwards theatre resumes: Acting  / Technical / Directing / Other
Ye Ol' Cast:
CAST: 

• Old Pirate:  Monica Miller

• CAPTAIN BREE:  Captain of the lady pirates; hard on the outside, yet soft on the inside Christina Leidel
• PATTY JANE:  Second in command and close to Captain Bree From Ireland; helps to save fellow countryman Ferguss  Lisa Holcomb
• MOLLY:  New recruit; still doesn’t think like a pirate and wants everyone to get along Lauren Ballejos
• JOSEPHINE:  Can never remember the rules of pirating Elsie Uribe
• GABRIELLA:  Only one who can understand the cook; very talkative Rachel Edwards
• SHAWNA:  Man crazy, especially for Samuel Jennifer Sitton
• MAGGIE:  Mean and tough Michelle Billett
• GEORGIA:  Feels men are nothing but trouble Monica Miller
• More Pirates:  Kathleen Ballejos, Lauren Ballejos

• MADAM PRESCOT:  Wife of a British ambassador; snooty upper-crust Alana Adams
• SAMUEL PRESCOT:  Nephew of Madam Prescot; will have to wear a dress at one point Ethan Glass
• JULIA PRESCOT:  Niece of Madam Prescot and sister to Samuel; long for adventure Alicia Gust
• CAPTAIN JENNINGS:  Captain of the ship transporting the Prescots Philip Robert Kreche
• FERGUS:  Irish sailor who can’t swim Jon-Michael Williford
• PROFESSOR BIDWELL:  Pompous old man and a famous writer Susan Keys
• THOMAS:  Cabin boy Jared Ballejos
• COOK:  Speaks with a Swedish accent heavier than his meatballs Athene Fuex
• JOHN:  A prisoner, more brawn than brains Keaton Holcomb
• JACK:  Another prisoner Landon Holcomb
• GEORGE & ADMIRAL MOORE: Joyce Leatherwood
• MOORE'S MAN:  David Daughety

• ADMIRAL MOORE:  Admiral of the British fleet Joyce Leatherwood
• ROYAL NAVY:  Under Admiral Moore’s command Cindy Thompson and more.

Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado
Rated G.

When  Captain Jennings crew jumps ship upon sighting the pirates in the distance, he is left with a makeshift crew of motley prisoners and Fergus, a sailor who can't swim, to protect his wealthy passengers, the Prescots, from the inevitable attack.  Bree and her lady pirates take over the defenseless Kayla May. This is a swashbuckling musical comedy with a host of hysterical characters on deck and a spectacular Bill Francoeur score. 

Along with Captain Bree' hearty crew of mean and nasty mates (and a couple of new recruits in training who keep forgetting to be rough and tough), you'll find the haughty Professor Bidwell and the pretentious Madam Prescot constantly battling for special treatment and respect (ha!)  from the pirates, Samuel Prescot masquerading as a girl to avoid becoming shark bait, and Julia Prescot bursting with desire to join the lady pirates — much to her aunt's dismay!  After the pirates send Thomas, the cabin boy, out to sea with a ransom note demanding gold from the British in exchange for the Prescots' lives, they amuse themselves by auctioning off the male prisoners to do their dirty work and showing Julia the ropes of pirating.  But what is in store when Thomas returns with a British fleet, set on hanging the pirates for their deeds?  Madam Prescot and Bidwell are equally set on seeing Captain Jennings hang for his defenseless approach to the lady pirates.  Both cast and audience will love the swashbuckling ending as the two captains work together to save their crews from the British.

Bill Francoeur's zesty music adds the perfect touch of authenticity to this spirited pirate play. 

Actors will sell tickets and ads in the program.

If you have any questions call Engela Edwards at 303-5516

Saturday, December 11 at 6 p.m. 
See our cast of The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree in the Lighted Christmas Parade as they sing and dance their way down Main Street on a float designed by Cindy and Richard Thompson.  Enjoy the charm of a small town community Christmas parade with over a hundred festive entries from the sidewalk, or better yet you can dress as a pirate, remember to add lights to your costume, and walk the parade with us!  The parade is fun to watch from either vantage point.  We line up no later than 5 p.m. behind the Bastrop High School.  Arg...I mean Heave Ho, Land Ho, Ho, Ho, 

December 19 at 8:30 p.m. 
See our cast of The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree this time on stage at the Zilker Hillside Theater in Austin as they perform number from one of our upcoming January musicals.  Free.
 
 

“The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree” book by Martin A. Follose with music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur, and directed by Engela Edwards, opens this month at the Bastrop Opera House.  This is a large cast swashbuckling musical comedy, with a host of hysterical characters on deck and a spectacular Bill Francoeur score.  “Lady Pirates” is an audacious tale on the high seas as Captain Bree and her female pirate crew take Captain Jennings' ship.  This fun comic musical is complete with dance, deck swabbing, plank walking, and even romance. 

The cast came from auditions held in Bastrop and Austin.  The two ships’ captains are musical actors from Austin, Philip Robert Kreyche and Christina Leidel.  “They make a great romantic duo, and their voices are terrific together,” said director Engela Edwards and the rest of the cast hardily agreed. 

Many of the cast members from “Big Bad Musical,” “Wonderland,” “OZ!,” and “No Strings Attached,” (also Bill Francouer musicals and played at the Opera House) are also in “Lady Pirates” including  Alana Adams, Alicia Gust, Athene Fuex, Cindy Thompson, Jennifer Sitton, Jon-Michael Williford, Michelle Billett, Lisa Holcomb, Monica Miller, and Susan Keys.

Also performing are Rachel Edwards, Keaton and Landon Holcomb, and Ethan Glass who have trained and toured with the Bastrop Teen Trouring Troupe for years.  Elsie Uribe returns to play the lovely Jo.  The two young children in the cast are Jared and Lauren Ballejos who have been performing on the Opera House stage since they were four and five years old and will also star in “Wonderland!” later this month at the Opera House. 

The cast is rounded out with newcomers to the Opera House stage.  Joyce Leatherwood came to auditions at the recommendation of a neighbor, and plays both a hilarious prisoner and an Admiral.  Dave and Kerri Daughety are familiar with the Opera House, because they’ve seen shows, volunteered, and their children have performed here.  David Smith was lured into the show by the thought of getting to play a pirate. 

“Both the audiences, the cast, and I have enjoyed all Francoeur musicals we’ve done here.  I chose this particular script to showcase the enormous amount of talent we have in the area.  I also chose it because everyone wants to be a pirate at sometime.  My hope is that even the audience will shows up in costume!” said Engela. 

Ye Ol' Cast: 

Lady Pirates 

CAPTAIN BREE:  Christina Leidel 
GEORGIA:  Story teller Monica Miller 
PATTY JANE:  Irish second in command Lisa Holcomb 
SHAWNA:  Man crazy Jennifer Sitton 
MOLLY:  New recruit Lauren Ballejos 
JOSEPHINE:  Can’t remember the rules Elsie Uribe 
GABRIELLA:  Very talkative Rachel Edwards 
MAGGIE:  Mean and tough Michelle Billett 
PIRATE:  At the helm Kerri Daughety 

The Kayla May Crew (captives): 

CAPTAIN JENNINGS:  Philip Robert Kreyche 
FERGUS:  Non-swimming Irish sailor Jon-Michael Williford 
THOMAS:  Cabin boy Jared Ballejos 
COOK:  Swedish Athene Fuex 
CREWMEN:  Cindy Thompson, Landon Holcomb, Keaton Holcomb, Joyce Leatherwood, David Smith 

The Passengers (captives): 

MADAM PRESCOT:  Snooty upper-crust Alana Adams 
SAMUEL PRESCOT:  Nephew Ethan Glass 
JULIA PRESCOT:  Niece longing for adventure Alicia Gust 
PROFESSOR BIDWELL:  Pompous writer Susan Keys 
The Prisoners (captives): 
JOHN:  Brawny prisoner Keaton Holcomb 
JACK:  Crazy prisoner Landon Holcomb 
GEORGE:  Gruff prisoner Joyce Leatherwood 

The Royal Navy: 

ADMIRAL MOORE:  British Admiral Joyce Leatherwood 
ROYAL NAVY:  Cindy Thompson, Kerri & Dave Daughety, David Smith 

• Assistant Director:  Jon-Michael Williford
• Musical Director:  Monica Miller
• Choreography:  Alicia Gust, Rachel Edwards, Andrea Nelson, Alana Adams, Jon-Michael Williford, Engela Edwards
• Sound Operator:  Kathleen Ballejos
• Light Operator, Light Design, Programs, Photos, Poster, Tickets:  Engela Edwards
• House Crew:  Bonnie & Nick Collier, Mark Ballejos, Joe Glass
• Sets:  Bill & Engela Edwards, Richard and Cindy Thompson, Jon-Michael Williford, Susan Keys, Lisa Holcomb, Michelle Billett, Alicia Gust, Philip Robert Kreyche, Athene Fuex, Joyce Leatherwood, Dave & Kerri Daughety, Alana Adams, Jennifer Sitton, Rachel Edwards, Ethan Glass, Nick Collier, Chester Eitze
• Lights:  Engela & Rachel Edwards, Lisa, Keaton & Landon Holcomb, Monica Miller
• Prop Master:  Cindy Thompson
• Parade Coordinators:  Alana Adams & Monica Miller. 
• Float Construction:  Cindy & Richard Thompson, Alana Adams, Monica Miller, Alicia Gust, Athen Fuex, Joyce Leatherwood, Jon-Michael Williford
• Window Design: Cindy & Richard Thompson
• Costumes: The Cast.

1. "Welcome Aboard" Georgia, Ensemble
2. "They’re a Nasty Lot" Bidwell, Prescots, Kayla May Crew
3. "The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree" Bree, Lady Pirates (Choreography: Rachel Edwards)
4. "A Lady of Sensibility"  Madam, Captives
5. "Thar Be a Man for Every Wench" Bree, Lady Pirates (Choreography: Alana Adams)
6. "We’re a Nasty Lot Reprise" Ensemble
7. "Shipshape ‘n’ Bristol Fashion" Julia, Ensemble (Choreography: Alicia Gust)
8. "Oh, My Captain"  Bree & Jennings (Choreography: Engela Edwards & Jon-Michael Williford)
9. "The Royal Navy has Arrived" Moore, Thomas, Royal Navy
10. Epilogue / Georgia, Ensemble
11. "Oh, My Captain” Bree & Jennings, Ensemble 

• Chester Eitze for his support & encouragement; 
• Scott Moore for refinishing the lobby floors.
• The Cast for all the laughter, support, & dedication;
• Our Families for their love, patience, & encouragement; 
• Knights of Columbus for loaning us the ships wheel;
• G & C Printing for stellar work and great service;
• Erica King and the Volunteers at Combined Community Action, Inc. and
• The Audience for being an important part of the memories we make together.

• General Admission:  $10 Adults;  $9 Seniors 60+;  $8 Students (High School and College), Active Military and Veterans;  $5 all children 14 and under.
• VIP Tickets:  $12 (reserves best available seats at time of purchase.)