Notes on the Production
Drawing on our experience writing Chelsea Moore Castle for NTP's 50th anniversary, the classically topical Lear Incorporated, and Barb's years as a performer and writer for Mysteriously Yours, we created another new musical for NTP and it is wonderful to get it in front of people again after the 3 year long covid hiatus. The Millionaire begins with a funeral and leads to a mystery. We have mined the G&S canon for more delightful tunes from Mr. Arthur Sullivan and added in some famous tunes by Beethoven, Bach, Bulsara and Orff as we tell this tale filled with reversals and surprises. Thanks again to AJ Jiang and the cast and crew for all their hard work and trust in us and the project. We hope you will enjoy it.
Musical Numbers
Act I
Music by A. Sullivan unless otherwise indicated.
1. Overture "The Millionaire Waltz" Bulsara and others
2. "How are you? Here is a lasagna ..." (Full Company) Bach
3. "I thank you all for coming ..." (Magpie)
4. "I think about how my life is ..." (Sebastian)
5. "When Butlering I'm often asked" (Moscovitz)
6. "The thing that you have to accept" (Magpie and Volture)
7. "In ideology and in philosophy" (Magpie and Volture)
8. "Let's read the Will!" (Geier, Corbeau and Company)
9. "I've found certain aberrations" (Reporter and Company) Beethoven
10. "We must take what we know" (Full Company)
11. "Finale, Act 1" (Full Company) Orff
Act II
12. "Now I'm a Millionaire" (Agnes)
13. "Not thinking of gain or dividend" (Agnes with Chorus)
14. "When someone as sensitive as me" (Zara)
15. "When life's relentless pace" (Agnes and Sebastian)
16. "If we want to solve the problem"
(Magpie, Zara, Volture, Geier, Corbeau and Moskovitz)
17. "She always seemed nice" (Full Company) Bulsara
18. Finale, Act 2" (Full Company)
The Actors
(in order of Appearance)REPORTER FROM LA PRESSE
Michael Harms *
MAGPIE REYNARD (Reynard's Widow)
Emily Romano
SEBASTIAN CAINE (Reynard's Stepson)
Austin Alexander
ZARA WOODBY (Sebastian's Fiancee)
Kate Croome
AGNES DEARIE (A Poor Relation of Reynard)
Catherine Fergusson
ALFRED MOSCOVITZ (Reynard's Butler)
Al Downey
UDELE VOLTURE (Reynard's Business Partner)
Laurie Hurst
AVA GEIER (Reynard's Lawyer)
Seline Berish
LINETTE CORBEAU (Also Reynard's Lawyer)
Lindsay Burrows
* Appearing with the permission of the Canadian Actors' Equity Association
CHORUS OF TOADIES AND HANGERS-ON:
Tifany Hordatt-Reece-Dunlop, Moria Jones, Christine Linge Macdonald,
Tracy Ohman, Jane Reynolds, Bill Snodgrass, Walter Zagorski
Our Directors and Designers
Stage Director .................................... Michael Harms*
Music Director/Pianist ............................ AJ Jiang
Music Director Emeritus ........................ John Ricciardelli
Set Designer ...................................... Al Downey
Stage Crew ......Bushra Omar, Robert Follows,
Shannon and Adam Rich, Morven Orr, Kirby Attar
*Working with the permission of CAEA
Our Production and Tech Team
Set Construction ......................... Al Downey
Set Painting ..... Kathy McGibbon, Anne McGibbon
.............................. Helen Bourne, Pam DiNardo
Production Filming ..................... Roderick Reano
Graphic Design .......................... Michael Harms
Webmaster ................................ Justin Ralph
Front of House
House Manager .................................. Mandie Eddie
Ticket Sales ....................................... Angela Isoki
50/50 Draw ....................................... Mandie Eddie
Confectionery ................................... Papermill Theatre
Ushers ....... Janice Andrews, Michael Cane, Morven Orr,
Michael Evans, Lesli Patton, Patrick Reynolds,
Lenore and Brian Greaves, Marg Murphy
Plot Synopsis
ACT I
The play opens at a luxurious estate for a post funeral reception and reading of the last will and testament of Jacques Reynard. A large crowd arrives to offer the bereaved their emotional support, and lasagna. A reporter from La Presse asks the widow, Magpie Reynard, to say a few words about her late husband, and she does.
Everyone goes into the dining room for the reception. We are introduced to Reynard's Stepson, Sebastian Caine and his Fiancee Zara Woodbye. A poor relation, Agnes Dearie. A Butler, Alfred Moscovitz. And Reynard's business partner, Udele Volture.
Reynard's lawyers, Geier and Corbeau return with the guests for the reading of the will. It turns out that once the estate has been disbursed, everyone present will be a millionaire! But there is a codicil to the will that states that if Reynard died under suspicious circumstances, his entire estate will only go to his blood relations.
The reporter reveals that he is really Hercule Poirot and that Reynard was poisoned! The guests are left to wonder who the heir might be. It turns out to be the poor, though kind hearted and attractive, Agnes Dearie.
How did Reynard die? Who is responsible? Will Sebastian go through with his marriage to Zara? How will Agnes adjust to her new found wealth? How will Volture fund her business plans? How much will the lawyers make if Magpie contests the will? There are answers to all these questions and a lot more great music in act 2!
The play opens at a luxurious estate for a post funeral reception and reading of the last will and testament of Jacques Reynard. A large crowd arrives to offer the bereaved their emotional support, and lasagna. A reporter from La Presse asks the widow, Magpie Reynard, to say a few words about her late husband, and she does.
Everyone goes into the dining room for the reception. We are introduced to Reynard's Stepson, Sebastian Caine and his Fiancee Zara Woodbye. A poor relation, Agnes Dearie. A Butler, Alfred Moscovitz. And Reynard's business partner, Udele Volture.
Reynard's lawyers, Geier and Corbeau return with the guests for the reading of the will. It turns out that once the estate has been disbursed, everyone present will be a millionaire! But there is a codicil to the will that states that if Reynard died under suspicious circumstances, his entire estate will only go to his blood relations.
The reporter reveals that he is really Hercule Poirot and that Reynard was poisoned! The guests are left to wonder who the heir might be. It turns out to be the poor, though kind hearted and attractive, Agnes Dearie.
How did Reynard die? Who is responsible? Will Sebastian go through with his marriage to Zara? How will Agnes adjust to her new found wealth? How will Volture fund her business plans? How much will the lawyers make if Magpie contests the will? There are answers to all these questions and a lot more great music in act 2!
Theatre Etiquette
Please TURN OFF your cell phones for the duration of the show. Please refrain from using
flash photography in the theatre. Food and beverages are not permitted in the theatre.Acknowledgements
OUR PATRON SPONSORS (2020-23)
We extend our sincere appreciation to the following individuals and companies who have made financial donations to NTP in the Covid Period leading up to our March 2023 Remount
Directors Chair ($1,000+)
Laura Mason, John and Peggy Ricciardelli, Ian and Morven Orr, Anonymous
Directors Circle Enhanced ($500 - $999)
Emily Romano, Valerie Ferrier, Susan Phillips
Directors Circle ($250-$499)
Bill Snodgrass, Christine Linge-McDonald, Walter Zagorski, Jane Reynolds, Tracey Ohman
Spotlight Level ($100-$249)
Gillian Arnold, Julius Fulop, Lindsay Burrows, Janine Elliott, Tara Ferrier-Clarke, Joyce and Bob Hewitt, Brian Hircock, Angela Isoki, Janna Jeffrey, Robert Follows, Helga Hyde
Donations
North Toronto Players is a Canadian Registered Charity. Donations in excess of $20 will be provided a receipt for tax purposes. Please consider supporting us, by making a donation through our website, or sponsoring us, by contacting NTP at 416 704-9229
In Appreciation...
Our heartfelt thanks to Willowdale
Presbyterian Church for allowing us space to rehearse.
NTP is grateful for the support of The Old Orchard
Blossom Grandmother's Group, who have previously
partnered with NTP through ticket purchases to
support the Stephen Lewis Foundation's "Grandmothers
to Grandmothers" campaign.
North Toronto Players wishes to acknowledge the generous support of the following organizations:The City of Toronto, Parks,
Forestry Recreation Department
Downsview Park
Arts Alliance (DPAA)
The DPAA is a joint venture
of nine arts groups. Through shared facilities at
Parc Downsview Park by arts groups, we
endeavour to provide you, our audience, with
quality entertainment at a reasonable price. DPAA
acknowledges the generous support of its
members, Canada, and Downsview Park during
the recent COVID period.
About the NTP
Since 1966 North Toronto Players has entertained many thousands with not only our fresh interpretations of the works of Gilbert & Sullivan, but original creations as well. We hope you enjoy the show!
A BIG Thank You to... All those who volunteered to help in the many areas that make our production a success, including: Makeup, Set Construction/Painting, Moving, Marketing and Stage Crew. Our apologies to anyone whose name we have inadvertently omitted from this program.
NTP Executive
President ......................................... Angela Isoki
Past President ................................. Julius Fulop
Treasurer ......................................... Bill Snodgrass
Secretary ..................................... Lindsay Burrows
Administration
Group Sales ................................... Jane Reynolds
Memberships .................................. Bill Snodgrass
Internal Communications ............... Emily Romano
Downsview Park Liaison ............... Bill Snodgrass
Marketing ... Catherine Fergusson, Robert Follows
Come Join Us Next Year for Our Next Great Show!
We appreciate your patronage as audience members, but have you considered a more active role? Auditions for leads and Chorus rehearsals will begin in September. We are also looking for volunteers for front of house and backstage. The numerous jobs include assisting with stage management, props and makeup during the show, and. also, publicity, costuming, and set building which takes place between now and next year's show.
For more information email us at info@northtorontoplayers.com
or visit www.northtorontoplayers.com
PLEASE JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
North Toronto Players wishes to acknowledge the generous support of the following organizations:
About the NTP
Since 1966 North Toronto Players has entertained many thousands with not only our fresh interpretations of the works of Gilbert & Sullivan, but original creations as well. We hope you enjoy the show!
A BIG Thank You to... All those who volunteered to help in the many areas that make our production a success, including: Makeup, Set Construction/Painting, Moving, Marketing and Stage Crew. Our apologies to anyone whose name we have inadvertently omitted from this program.
NTP Executive
President ......................................... Angela Isoki
Past President ................................. Julius Fulop
Treasurer ......................................... Bill Snodgrass
Secretary ..................................... Lindsay Burrows
Administration
Group Sales ................................... Jane Reynolds
Memberships .................................. Bill Snodgrass
Internal Communications ............... Emily Romano
Downsview Park Liaison ............... Bill Snodgrass
Marketing ... Catherine Fergusson, Robert Follows
Come Join Us Next Year for Our Next Great Show!
We appreciate your patronage as audience members, but have you considered a more active role? Auditions for leads and Chorus rehearsals will begin in September. We are also looking for volunteers for front of house and backstage. The numerous jobs include assisting with stage management, props and makeup during the show, and. also, publicity, costuming, and set building which takes place between now and next year's show.
For more information email us at info@northtorontoplayers.com
or visit www.northtorontoplayers.com
PLEASE JOIN OUR MAILING LIST