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Peter Quince Performing Company, Ltd.
Through special arrangement with
Music Theatre International
Presents
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
music by Meredith Wilson
lyrics by Meredith Wilson
book by Richard Morris
August 1 and 2, 1969 at 8:15pm
Wilson Jr. High School Auditorium, Manitowoc WI
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Producer/Director's Note from the program
The Peter Quince Performing Company adopted its name from a character in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Quince was a carpenter who organized his friends into an acting troupe to entertain for royalty. He worked under adverse conditions: none of the cast was professional, there was no rehearsal stage until shortly before the performance, and there were few props. By working with determination under these conditions, Quince reflected the spirit of the theater which we are seeking to do.
The world of the stage is unique; much time is needed when none is to be had; days drag slowly on until suddenly there are no more. Luck and magic horns are friends who wait too long but are never too late. Money is spent which doesn't exist to create a dream if it's good or a nightmare if it's not.
Most of all, theater is a group phenonomen of many people coordinated to produce a section of life into which another group can momentarily live.
Manitowoc and this area have shown us the highest appreciation by placing faith in our new venture and coming to see out finished product tonight. We all thank you and invite you to relax and step into that world we have created for you tonight.
Reed Humphrey
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Cast
| Principals |
| Molly Tobin | | Lesley Kordecki |
| Michael Tobin | | Richard Quick |
| Aloysius Tobin | | John Hoyer |
| Patrick Tobin | | Ron Breitwisch |
| Shamus Tobin | | Jim Ihde |
| Father Flynn | | Brian Arndorfer |
| Miners | | John Hoyer
John Allen
Jim Willett
Richard Reed |
| Charlie | | Dave Johnston |
| Christmas Morgan | | Peter Tait |
| Burt | | Michael Keith |
| Bar Girls | | Chris Cummings
Mary Schmidt
Rose Hildebrand
Cathy Cornich
Lynn LeClair
Cindy Oberbilling |
| Johnny "Leadville" Brown | | Michael Crechard |
| Gittar | | Jim Willett |
| Leadville Ladies | | Chris Cummings |
| Mrs. McGlone | | Linda Heiden |
| Monsignor Ryan | | Tom Thomsen |
| Roberts | | Brian Arndorfer |
| Senoriga Gardella | | Kathy Newlin |
| Maid | | Corleen Masiak |
| Denver Police | | Ron Breitwisch
Richard Quick
John Hoyer |
| Germain | | Corleen Masiak |
| Princess DeLong | | Mary Pick |
| Countess Ethanotous | | Paulette Quick |
| Jenabashros | | Steve Kronberg |
| Grand Duchess Marie Nicholaiovna | | Jean Weber |
| Count Feranti | | Mike Kiland |
| Duchess of Burlingame | | Sally Johnson |
| Baron of Auld | | Leon Holstrom |
| Malcolm Broderick | | John Hoyer |
| Mrs. Wadlington | | Jan Hoffman |
| Mr. Wadlington | | Joe Jagodinsky |
| Young Waiter | | Rick Panosh |
| Maitre D' | | Richard Quick |
| Male Passenger | | Mike Keith |
| Mother | | Lynn Graff |
| Wounded Sailor | | Dave Johnston |
| International Set | | Paulette Quick
Sally Johnson
Jean Weber
John Mueller
Steve Kronberg
Mark Kiland
Leon Hostrum |
| Beautiful People | | Doug Mrotek
Chris Horning
Joe Jagodinsky
Greg Sauer
Barb Banker
Carol Driscol
Gretchen Kurth
Lyn Hoge |
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Pit
| Emily Mueller | | Conductor |
| Christine Smith | | Pianist |
| Lyn Zimmerman | | Pianist |
| K. Patrick Callahan | | Violin |
| Christine Hansen | | Violin |
| Jeffrey Newlin | | Violin |
| Lise Biesel | | Violin |
| Carol Thomley | | Cello |
| Jan Weber | | Bass |
| Kathleen Glander | | Flute |
| Jane Sieker | | Clarinet |
| Grant Weina | | Clarinet |
| Margaret Coombs | | French Horn |
| Daniel Hansen | | Trumpet |
| Robert Denk | | Trumpet |
| Charles Meyers | | Trombone |
| Kenneth Smith | | Percussion |
| William Johnson | | Tympani |
Crew
n/a
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Production Staff
Producer-Director: Reed Humphrey
Musical Director: Emily Mueller
Chorus Coordinator: Jerry Olson
Orchestra Director: Emily Mueller
Set Designer: Reed Humphrey
Choreographer: Jean Wolfmeyer
Technical Director: Tom Skatrud
Stage Manager: Paul Anderson
Costumes Head: Wendy Arnold
Special Costumes: Betty Humphrey and Bette Wimmer
Hair Styles: Evelyn Jendricks
Makeup Coordinator: Cindy Hartlub
Business Manager: Jerry Olson
Assistants: Jim Ihde and Tom Thomsen
Finance Committee: Jean Gagnon, Jan Hoffman, Jim Ihde, Kathy Newlin, Tom Thomsen, and Jean Weber
Publicity Assistants: Brian Arndorfer and Ruth Musil
Typist: Paula Hansen
Master of Properties: Jo Schlise
Lighting Crew: Tom Skatrud, Bruce Humphrey, and Dennis Musil
Master Sound: Rory McBeath
Stage Crew: Paul Mueller, Shawn Quick, Rick Panosh, and Rory McBeath
Painting and Construction: Tom Skatrud, John Allen, John Hoyer, Jan Hoffman, Les Kordecki, Bruce Humphrey, Jim Willet, Kathy Newlin, Peter Tait, Mary Pick, and Richard Reed
General Task Force: The Entire Peter Quince Performing Company
Ushers: Maralyn Bloom, Cathie Cummings, Sue Denk, Barb Granitz, Sarah Kaufman , Keri Klotzbuether, and Sue Kraska
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Musical Numbers
| Musical Numbers |
| "I Ain't Down Yet" | | Molly and her brothers |
| "Belly Up To The Bar Boys" | | Molly, Christmas, and the Miners |
| "I've A'Ready Started In" | | Johnny, Christmas, Charlie, Burt, and Gittar |
| "I'll Never Say No" | | Johnny |
| "My Own Brass Bed" | | Molly |
| "The Denver Police" | | Three Policeman |
| "Beautiful People Of Denver" | | Molly |
| "Are You Sure?" | | Molly and guests |
| "I Ain't Down Yet" (reprise) | | Molly and Johnny |
| "Happy Birthday, Mrs. J.J. Brown" | | Princess DeLong, Prince DeLong, and The International Set |
| "Bon Jour" (the Language Song) | | Molly, Prince DeLong, and The International Set |
| "If I Knew" | | Johnny |
| "Chick-A-Pen" | | Molly and Johnny |
| "Keep A-Hoppin'" | | Johnny and the Leadville Friends |
| "Leadville Johnny Brown" (soliloquy) | | Johnny |
"Dolce Far Niente And I May Never
Fall In Love With You" | | Prince Delong and Molly |
| "Dolce Far Niente" (reprise) | | Prince DeLong |
| "I Ain't Down Yet" (finale) | | Johnny, Molly and Leadville Friends |
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Pictures
None
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