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Colleen Fraser
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HONK!
A Musical Tale of the Ugly Duckling
The Must-See Holiday Show at Globe Theatre
REGINA, November 8, 2010 – Globe Theatre’s holiday show HONK! A Musical Tale of
the Ugly Duckling, based on the beloved tale by Hans Christian Andersen, runs
November 20 to December 26, 2010.
From the moment Ugly breaks out of his unusually large egg, his father and siblings will
have nothing to do with him. When our hero is lured away by a treacherous cat, the
journey home becomes the best adventure Ugly could ask for – exploring the unknown,
meeting a gaggle of colorful characters, and finding the beauty of his true self in the
end!
The book and lyrics are by Anthony Drewe, its exuberant music is by George Stiles,
and it is directed by Jillian Keiley. This is Jillian’s third Globe Theatre production – she
directed both Tempting Providence and The Syringa Tree. Judd Palmer and Steve
(Pityu) Kenderes of The Old Trout Puppet Workshop have been brought on for set
and costume design. The arranger for HONK! is composer/conductor John O’Brien.
Montreal based Deborah Dunn is choreographer. Lighting Designer Louise Guinand
has worked with Globe Theatre on many Main Stage shows, including Peter Pan, A
Christmas Carol and Beauty and the Beast.
The cast is filled with bright, talented singers and entertainers, including Danny Balkwill
as Drake, Sheldon Davis as Bullfrog, Scott Freethy as Cat, Donna Garner as
Henrietta, Leora Joy Godden as Maureen, Elliott James as Turkey, Billy Lake as
Ugly, Natasha O'Brien as Dot/Queenie, Nancy Silverman as Penny, Jeremiah
Sparks as Greylag, Cailin Stadnyk as Ida and Tahirih Vejdani as Grace. The Stage
Manager is Kim Bujaczek. Crystal Skinner is the Assistant Stage Manager. Natasha
Bean-Smith is the Apprentice Stage Manager.
With its cast, costumes and exuberant music, HONK! A Musical Tale of the Ugly
Duckling is a must see show this holiday season. A fowl play has never been quite this
much fun!
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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For information and interviews, contact
Colleen Fraser
Marketing Assistant
(306) 924 2841
or [email protected]
HONK!
A Musical Tale of the Ugly Duckling
CHILDREN’S STORYBOOK COMES to LIFE
REGINA, November 22, 2010 – Globe Theatre is making the famous story of the Ugly
Duckling come to life this holiday season with HONK! A Musical Tale of the Ugly Duckling,
running NOV 25 to DEC 26.
Our production team has paired with The Old Trout Puppet Workshop for the costume
and set design. Judd Palmer and Pityu Kenderes have spent the past two weeks at the
theatre working with props, wardrobe and carpentry. With them they have brought their
originality and creativity to an incredible design based on the esthetic of puppetry and the
imagination of a child.
That spirit is what drives the design elements in HONK!. The stage features a 7 foot story
book which the characters use as a gangway, creating the illusion that story is coming to
life. There are very few set-pieces or furnishings; the actors themselves comprise a "mobile
set", wearing costumes and accessories that serve whatever property or furniture functions
are needed. Through their own movements, choreographed and otherwise, they create the
spaces in which each scene can unfold.
The costumes worn by many of the characters are made from paper printed with text from a
vintage copy of “The Ugly Duckling”. More than 1,000 individual feathers were hand-cut;
140 yards of fabric was specially printed; 230 yards of tyvek was used for costumes and 10
gallons of white glue was used for paper mache. To support the creation of this production
an additional dozen prop, costume and carpentry builders were brought in
With its cast, costumes and exuberant music, HONK! A Musical Tale of the Ugly Duckling
is a must see show this holiday season. A fowl play has never been quite this much fun!
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