Poor old Collin, the miller’s youngest son. His father has just died and his two older brothers have got all the good stuff. All Collin is left with is a mangy old cat. Or so he thinks! Turns out Philippe Ulysses Samson Studlyman the 1st (PUSS for short) is a talking cat. What’s more, he has a cunning plan. How Collin becomes the Duke of Carabas, wins the girl and lives happily ever after, told panto-style!
"As a show geared for frivolity and laughs, Puss in Boots delivers both ... the children in the audience were ecstatic ... The Nanny is a hoot ... As Puss, Jones makes for an athletic and acrobatic cat, flipping about the stage and, naturally, always landing on his feet. You and your kids will flip, too." Mark Lowry, www.TheaterJones.com
" ... a whimsical, child-friendly musical comedy ... Marla Jo Kelly makes Princess Alice a sweet little cookie. And playing the naughty "dame" role as Nanny Knickers, actor Mark Shum gets plenty of laughs working a costume that turns him into a beautiful pink and white human cookie jar." Elaine Liner, Dallas Observer
"Sue Roberts-Birch moves Jackie Mellor-Guin's witty new script along brightly, weaving merrily from double entendres to puns, gags and Shrek jokes." Nancy Churnin, The Dallas Morning News
"The absolute hit of the production was Ivan Jones as Philippe Ulysses Samson Studlyman the 1st or Puss. From the minute he came onstage and curled under his master's leg, meowing lazily, he held the audience firmly in his paw .... a sweet night of theatre ... " Mary L Clark, John Garcia's 'The Column'.
CAST
Puss In Boots - Ivan Jones
Nanny Knickers - Mark Shum*
Collin - Sky Williams
Princess Alice - Marla Jo Kelly
King Hamalot - Kevin Scott Keating*
Riff - Christina Neubrand
Raff - Becca Shivers
Rough - Charli Armstrong
Harry - Silas Moores
Arthur - Robert Silva
Rabbit, Lion, Bob - Robert Silva
Ghost, Ogre - Silas Moores
Puppeteers, Farmers - Charli Armstrong, Silas Moores, Christina Neubrand, Becca Shivers, Robert Silva
* Member of Actors' Equity Association
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director - Sue Roberts-Birch
Set Designer - Darryl Clement
Lighting Designer - Adam Hughes
Costume Designer - SkyRidge Designs, Tory Padden
Wig & Hair Designer - Don Hall
Composer - Christopher George
Choreographer - Sue Roberts-Birch
His Manly Pride Choreography - Ivan Jones
Fight Choreographer - Kevin L Ash
Stage Manager - Jill Stephens
Interim Stage Manager - Stacey Street
Lighting Operators - David Granberry, Adam Hughes
Sound Operator - Rob Stephens
Set Construction - Ian Birch, Darryl Clement, Jill Stephens, Rob Stephens
Box Office - Ian Birch
Front Of House Manager - Steve Freedman
Production Photography - Mark Trew, Steve Freedman, James Jamison, Wesley Joines
Production Artwork - Gretchen Goetz
Productions Services - Circle Theatre Inc
MUSIC USED IN THIS PRODUCTION
Brothers Three, She's A Beaut, His Manly Pride, Simple Wishes
Words by Jackie Mellor, Music by Christopher George
Original music composed, arranged and performed by Christopher George
AWARDS, NOMINATIONS AND ACCOLADES
The Column Awards - nominated for Best Scenic Design, Best Supporting Actress
The Column: Mary L Clark's Performances Of The Year - Ivan Jones
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