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After he witnesses the murder of his mother's lover by his father, Tommy becomes
catatonic, even as he suffers abuse at the hands of his sadistic relatives and neighbors
in post World War II England. But one day he's discovered playing a pinball machine with
such a knack that he's enabled to break from his catatonia and he becomes an international
superstar. The classic '60s rock opera by The Who is transformed into one of the most
thrilling musical smashes of the '90s. This show promises to appeal to baby
boomers and young rockers alike. Cool!
Opened 4/22/1993 Ran for 928 performances.
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| Send PARTICIPATION FORM (for crews)
directly to Glenn Bugala, Director
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 | CAST LIST:
ROLE
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ACTOR
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Lad 1
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CRAIG NICHOLS
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Lad 2
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STEPHEN CARY
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Lad 3
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MICHAEL WAHLSTROM
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Lad 4
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BRANDON CAVE
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Lad 5
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MARK RINGVELSKI
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Lad 6
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AARON RABB
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Lad 7
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BILL QUIGLEY
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Lad 8
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MATT BAKER
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Lass 1
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KATE ROSE
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Lass 2
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JENNIFER GROSVNER
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Lass 3
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MELANIE WATERS
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Lass 4
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CAITLIN FRANKEL
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Lass 5, Acid Queen
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JANUARY DENNIS
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Lass 6
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LAURA GEISTLER
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Lass 7
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MICHELLE GASCO
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Lass 8, Sally Simpson
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BETH VACCARO
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Man 1, The Specialist
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BRIAN PARRISH
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Man 2, Mr. Simpson
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BEN RONEY
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Man 3, Lover
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ANTHONY PROVENZOLA
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Man 4, The Hawker
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IAN STINES
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Man 5
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ANDY HOAG
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Man 6
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JOHN
REISER
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Mr. Walker
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CURT WAUGH
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Mrs. Walker
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CARRIE WICKERT
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Tommy
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DANN SMALLWOOD
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Woman 1
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KATHLEEN BEARDMORE
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Woman 2, Mrs. Simpson
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AMY BOGETTO
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Woman 3
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COURTNEY ADAIR
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Woman 4
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RACHEL FRANCISCO
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Woman 5
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WENDY SIELAFF
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Woman 6
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DEBRA THOMAS
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4 yr old Sally
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MARISSA SOLOMON
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10 yr old Tommy
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KELLEN MCCOY
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4 yr old Tommy
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MAGGIE MCCOY
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Cousin Kevin
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JOEY KLEI
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Ernie
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BEN SWEETSER
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| SONGS: (click on linked songs to
hear samples in real audio or via Amazon)
| Want to play Tommy on your guitar?
Here is the guitar tabulature for it: Tommy-guitar
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| PRODUCTION
STAFF:
Director - Glenn Bugala
Assistant Director - Kathy Waugh
Second Assistant Director - Timo Anderson
Stage Manager - Emily Perryman
Dramaturge - Tom Oram
Producer - Steve Horne
Publicity - Amy Saylor
Music Director - Pamela Vachon
Assistant Music Director - Eric Walton
Choreographer - Emily Perryman
Assistant Choreographer - Tawna Dabney
Set Designers - Edna Yavin, Bryan Cort
Rigger - John Reiser
Lighting Designer - Tiff Crutchfield
Asst. Lighting Designer - Christian DeAngelis
Light Board Operator - Samantha Peer
Props Designer - Linda Wark
Assistant to the Props Designer -
Costume Designer - Martin Contreras
Asst. Costume Designer - Matt Mitchell
Hair and Make-up - Rosemary Rothe
Sound Designer - Bob Skon
Digital Projection Design -
House Manager - Catherine Zudak
Band:
Leader/Keyboard - Eric Walton
Keyboard - Diana Lawrence
Keyboard - Steve McGee
Electric/Acoustic Guitar - Karl Hinbern
Electric/Acoustic Guitar - Brian Magerko
Drums - Mike Morrison
Electric Bass - Brennan Waugh
French Horn - Will Wiegard
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COMMENTS
This is a story of a person who must find himself and then find his place in the world.
He is a person who also must go through suffering to find redemption.
Ultimately, the show is about the value of each person, and their purpose in the
universe. This show's roots come in the rock concert, so our setting will play on
the rock concert look, but always keeping the mirror as our center. The lighting
will be spectacular and will include some special effects. I like to think that this
production will offer a new sound to the old music, making it a pleasure for baby boomers
and young adults alike.
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