Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Press Release
Lawrence Kasha and David Landay’s Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Coming to the Main Stage!
October 10, 2009
GILBERT, AZ (October 10th, 2009) Hale Theatre is ready to rope in one of the most favorite musicals ever written with two of the valley's heavy-hitting actors. Directed by Cambrian James, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers starts October 15th and runs through November 28th on the Hale stage.
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers began life as a fabulously successful MGM musical in 1954. It starred Howard Keel, Jane Powell and Jacques D'Amboise and it featured some of the greatest most exciting choreography ever captured on film. In 1981, this stage version was created using material from the classic movie with additional material created by Academy Award-winning writers Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn. It toured before opening on Broadway.
It is based on the 1954 Stanley Donen film of the same name which is, itself, an adaption of the short story "The Sobbin' Women," by Stephen Vincent Benét, based on the Ancient Roman legend of The Rape of the Sabine Women.
After a U.S. tour, the musical opened on Broadway in 1982 but quickly flopped. A more successful London production followed, and revised versions have met with success in U.S. regional theatres and in amateur productions on both sides of the Atlantic.
Hale Theatre is proud to have Alaina Beauloye (Millie) who has been acting professionally since she was a child. Alaina worked on Broadway in the 80's then took time off to come to Arizona where she met her husband. After a seven year hiatus Alaina was in Little Shop of Horrors where she received Outstanding Actress and Outstanding Female Vocalist Awards for the role of Audrey. Alaina recently received an AriZoni nomination for Best Female Actress for the role of Anna in The King and I at Hale Theatre. Alaina does TV commercials, plays and film here in the Valley and hosts the local TV show Maricopa Now.
Rob Stuart (Adam) is not stranger to the theater, Rob is an experienced actor/singer/songwriter. He has played major roles in many musical theater productions around the valley and in Jackson, WY, including: MacHeath in the Three Penny Opera, Harold Hill in The Music Man, Billy in Carousel, Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Johnny in The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Curly in Oklahoma!, and Orin Scrivello, DDS in Little Shop of Horrors. Rob plays guitar and writes music for House of Stuart, a vocal quartet comprised of Rob and three of his brothers, and has sung with various jazz and madrigal ensembles throughout Arizona. Rob was featured in a television ad for Colt 45 Malt Liquor, and has been heard in radio spots for Arizona Lifestyles and the Arizona Renaissance Festival. Rob also voiced the Grandfather Clock in the pilot episode of a digital animated children’s movie series.
Show Synopsis
In Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, a man name Adam comes into town looking to hurriedly find himself a wife. While in town he meets Milly, a waitress at a local restaurant. Milly and Adam rush into marriage and immediately return to Adam's home in the mountains.
As soon as they get home, Adam reverts back to his true self, an ill-mannered and inconsiderate slob. Milly quickly learns that it is not only she and Adam that will be living in his home together, his six brothers also live with him: Benjamin, Caleb, Daniel, Ephraim, Frank and Gideon, all of whom also share Adam's love for all things disorderly. It is then when Milly decides to reform the brothers and help them change their ways.
She teaches them to dance and then takes them into town to go to a dance. At the dance, the six brothers meet six girls they like and like Adam, now want to get married. The conflict begins when each of the six girls has her own jealous suitor. When they return home from the dance turned fight, Adam reads the brothers a story and they decide to kidnap the girls and bring them back home with them.
At the start of Act II, the brothers humorously kidnap the girls and then cause an avalanche to fall and block the suitors way up to their house in the mountains. The girls are really upset by the time they reach the house. An angry Milly scolds the boys and sends them all to live in the barn, and Adam flees up the mountain to live by himself.
They live there all through the winter, but by the time spring rolls around, the brothers and the girls are still in love and they move back into the house. Gideon goes up the mountain and attempts to get Adam to return home by delivering him the news that Milly had a baby girl. A changed Adam returns home to find his wife and newborn daughter waiting for him. The snow clears up and the angry suitors make their way up to the house in the mountains to find that the girls are happy and want to marry the brothers. At the end of the show, there is a wedding with seven couples and they all live happily ever after!
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CAST PROFILES:
Alaina Beauloye
Millie
Alaina is originally from New York, has been working professionally in theatre and film since childhood. Most recently, she played Anna in The King and I at Hale, and Georgette in Blackbeard at the Herberger. Other Hale Theatre roles include Amalia in She Loves Me, Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain, Lizzie in The Rainmaker, and Florence in Man with the Pointed Toes. She also hosts the TV show Maricopa Now and can be seen in various TV commercials. She would like to thank her wonderful family, Craig, Kalyn and Megan for all their love and support.
Lisa Bulloch-Pearce
Martha
Lisa Bulloch-Pearce is thrilled to join the Hale cast. As a Vocal Performance graduate of ASU's School of Music Lisa brings much experience to this production. Lisa has traveled abroad to Italy as a participant in the "Canta in Italia" opera studies program. Some of her favorite performances include My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, The Price of Freedom, and most of all Blackbeard. Lisa thanks her family, friends and Heavenly Father for their love and support.
Emily Conforto
Sarah
Emily is very excited to be back for her fourth production at Hale Centre Theatre including the Little Mermaid, Footloose, and A Christmas Carol. Some of her past favorites include the lead role of Annie at the Herberger and Lucy in Narnia at VYT which were both nominated for an ariZoni Awards. Over the years, she has been in film, commercials and on billboards through Leighton Agency. She especially wants to thank her family and friends for all their motivation and support. Special thanks to Cambrian, Laszlo, Dave and Corrin.
David Conover
Benjamin
David is excited for his first performance with Hale Theatre and is pleased to be a part of this wonderful company. He has been a performing arts major at Chandler Gilbert Community College. He starred in the Mikado as Nankypoo and had prominent roles in Charley Brown, Seussical, and Children of Eden. He would like to special thanks to his family and Marc Denton, his voice teacher, for excellent training and always believing in him. It’s been a pleasure working with Cambrian, Dave, and Corrin.
Brenton Erickson
Jeb
Brenton has loved performing at the Hale Theatre ever since his HCT debut in A Christmas Carol(2006). Favorite roles include Benjamin in Jose, LeFou in Beauty and the Beast, various roles in A Christmas Carol (HCT 2006,2007,2008), the Police Sergeant in Pirates of Penzance, the Cowardly Lion in Wizard of Oz, Winthrop in The Music Man, and William Lee in 1856 The Musical. Thank you to all family for their love and support! For my brother Justin, Love you!
Colin Gallacher
Zeke
Colin is excited to be back performing at Hale! A junior at Desert Ridge High, Colin is in the National Honors Society and plays violin. Other roles include Benjamin in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Dick Wilkins (A Christmas Carol), and the Rug in Beauty and the Beast. Thanks to Dave, Corrin, Cambrian and Lincoln!
Bradley Hilton
Daniel
Bradley is thrilled to be returning to Hale! Bradley is a senior at Chandler Preparatory Academy where he is involved in choir and drama. His most recent appearances include last season's production of A Christmas Carol at Hale, Valley Youth Theatre's Cinderella and Aida, and Scottsdale Desert Stages Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat where he starred as Joseph.
Elizabeth Hunt
Dorcas
Elizabeth is thrilled to make her debut at Hale Theatre. Since she was five, dancing has been the love of her life. Elizabeth is a recent graduate of BYU. While there, she performed with both the BYU Ballroom Dance Company and the International Folk Dance Ensemble. Thanks to my family who has supported me every step of the way. I love you!
Ethan Kirkpatrick
Ensemble
Ethan is thrilled to be a part of his first performance at Hale. He is currently attending ASU as a chemistry major, but he just can't seem to shake the acting bug. Past productions include: Heaven Can Wait (Mr. Jordon), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Dan/Butler), Fiddler on the Roof (ensemble), and many more. His favorite production was Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour) at FHYT where he was nominated for an ariZoni award. He would like to thank his ever supportive family and friends for all of their love and encouragement.
Mandy Kolbaba
Liza
Mandy is excited to make her first appearance at HCT, and her fourth appearance in the production Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. She hopes to play the part of every bride before she dies. Mandy started her career at the age of two as Robert in Cheaper by the Dozen, and since that time has been dancing and singing all over. Her most recent achievements are snaring her wonderful husband Nathan and their four month old son Gray.
Todd Kupfer
Suitor
Todd is happy to be at Hale Theatre for his first time. Having graduated from Mountain View High, he is attending MCC. Past roles stage credits include: 1856 The Musical, Fiddler on the Roof, and a choir member in the Mountain View Chorale. Todd would like to thank his family, friends, and especially Wesley for their support.
Brian McCain
Carl
Brian is excited to be making his Hale debut with the Seven Brides for Seven Brothers cast. After playing a suitor in 2003 with Gilbert Fine Arts rendition of this fun-filled musical masterpiece, Brian returns again in this role to make a second attempt at winning the heart of his bride (and maybe beat up a brother or two along the way). Brian has enjoyed being a part of other musical classics including Oklahoma! and Fiddler on the Roof.
Marianne Olsen
Alice
Marianne is in seventh heaven with the seven brothers! She is thrilled to be doing her first show at Hale! She has been dancing since she was four and loves to perform. In high school, Marianne participated in many school and regional choirs. She is currently attending Mesa Community College. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her and of course, the HCT family for welcoming her!
Millie Owens
Ruth
Millie is back on stage after some time away. She has been singing and dancing throughout her life, and has spent the last few years teaching voice. This will be her first performance with Hale Theatre. She has really loved it. She thanks her family and friends for their on going support. She would also like to thank the Hale Centre Theatre family for welcoming her and hopes to continue performing with them.
Rustin Pearce
Ephriam
Rustin is excited for his début at Hale. Over the years he has participated in a variety of dance including Ballroom, Country, Latin and Swing. Most of his training occurred while attending BYU and was a part of the Folk Dance and Ballroom Dance Teams. Competing in the US Dance Sport he placed 1st (Latin). He has recorded with Spire Music and has performed at Gammage in The Forgotten Carols. Rustin thanks his beautiful and loving wife.
Rob Stuart
Adam
Rob is excited to be working with Hale for the first time since playing Harold Hill in The Music Man. And this time, he gets to share the stage with his son! His other roles include Capt. Von Trapp; MacHeath in 3 Penny; Johnny Brown; Curley in Oklahoma!; and Billy in Carousel. Thanks to everyone at Hale for this opportunity! Thank you, Melody, Colton and Alexa, for holding down the fort while Austin and I play for a few months!
Austin Stuart
Frank
Austin is excited to be performing in his first show at Hale, and he is incredibly excited to be able to do this show again, and this time with Dad! Previous roles include Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing.., Huck Finn in Big River, Frank in Seven Brides with GFAA, and Demetrius in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Thanks to my closest friends (you know who you are), my family, and of course, my fellow cast members and the awesome directors for giving me this opportunity. Enjoy! I have.
Wesley Tippetts
Caleb
Wesley is making his first appearance with the Hale Centre Theatre. Having a strong background in dance, he has trained at the Tempe Dance Academy, School of American Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet School. For the past two and a half years, he has been a member of Ballet Arizona performing in such ballets as The Golden Section by Twyla Tharp, Don Quixote, Swan Lake, Romeo & Juliet, Coppelia, Giselle, and Ib Anderson’s Play. Thanks to my lovely family, the Coxes, and everyone else who encouraged me!
Kim Wall
Preacher
Kin is excited to be in a Hale Center Theatre production. He has been to many plays at Hale Center over the years. He and his girls have always loved Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. He lives in Gilbert and has a combined family of 14 children. Thanks to friends and family for their support.
Connor Wince
Gideon
Connor is excited to make his debut at Hale Theatre. A sophomore at Red Mountain High School, Connor plays the saxophone, pole vaults and runs hurdles. Connor has performed at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre and is an AriZoni Award winner for Best Actor in his performance with the East Valley Children’s Theatre production of A Tale From the North Woods. Thanks to my family for their support and the cast and crew for a great show.
Dilcia Yanez Rokusek
Mrs. Perkins
Dilcia is pleased to be on the Hale stage again, after having a wonderful time during Lend Me a Tenor. Dilcia is a former high school drama teacher who is now a full-time Mom to 3 awesome kids. Thanks to Matt for his love and support.
Rolando Zee
Luke
Luke is excited to be performing on the Hale Center Theatre stage for the first time. Other theatre credits include Six Degrees of Separation (ariZoni Award), Merchant Of Venice (ariZoni Nomination), Othello, Godspell, and Landscape Of The Body. Rolando’s film/tv credits include Virtue, Odd Block, and a commercial for APS Arizona Public Service. For additional photos, videos and credits please visit www.rolandozee.com. Rolando is a proud member of SAG , AFTRA, and EMC
Cambrian James
Director / Choreographer
Cambrian is very happy to be back at the Hale Theatre. He is the recent recipient of an ariZoni Award for his choreography for Footloose. Other shows that Cambrian has directed/choreographed here at Hale include A Christmas Carol, Singin’ in the Rain, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Joseph..., Lucky Stiff, The Little Mermaid, Music Man, The King & I, and most recently April Ann. Cambrian also directed/choreographed the recent production of Blackbeard: The Musical at The Herberger Theatre Center in downtown Phoenix. Cambrian would like to thank Lincoln, Dave, Corrin, Linsey, and of course Laszlo.
Lincoln Wright
Music Director
Lincoln is honored to work with Hale Theatre again; previously he was seen as the pianist in Forever Plaid. Since 2001, Lincoln has taught the musical theater workshop at Scottsdale Community College's summer theater program. He has also composed music for several productions, including Southwest Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest, and Two Gentlemen of Verona, for which he won an AriZoni award for best original music. Although the arts world beckons, he's kept his day job as an attorney at Udall, Shumway & Lyons in Mesa, handling personal injury and nursing home abuse cases.
Daniel Davisson
Lighting Designer
Daniel Daniel has designed many productions around the valley working in dance, theatre and corporate events. Daniel’s lighting designs have gained him numerous awards and accolades, including over twenty AriZoni nominations, being a 3x American College Theatre Festival student design finalist and receiving the Helen Bychinsky Artist of Promise in Theatre from Scottsdale College. He is also the resident Lighting Designer for the Algonquine Theatre Company. Thank You.Thank you so very much,
PRODUCTION TEAM CREDITS:
- AuthorsLawrence Kasha and David Landay
- ProducersDavid and Corrin Dietlein
- Director / ChoreographerCambrian James
- Music DirectorLincoln Wright
- Set DesignDavid Dietlein & Brad Alger
- PropsWade Oborn
- CostumesCorrin Dietlein, Sandy Bishop, Rebecca Willcox, Pam Oborn
- Lighting DesignDaniel Davisson
- Sound DesignDavid Dietlein
- Master CarpenterBrad Alger
- Floor Design & Set PainterLon Saline
- Wigs & Make upCambrian James
- Sound Board OperatorMatt Bowker
- Stage ManagerLaszlo Layton
- Backstage ManagerWade Oborn
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
- MillieAlaina Beauloye
- MarthaLisa Bulloch-Pearce
- SarahEmily Conforto
- BenjaminDavid Conover
- JebBrenton Erickson
- ZekeColin Gallacher
- DanielBradley Hilton
- DorcasElizabeth Hunt
- EnsembleEthan Kirkpatrick
- LizaMandy Kolbaba
- SuitorTodd Kupfer
- CarlBrian McCain
- AliceMarianne Olsen
- RuthMillie Owens
- EphriamRustin Pearce
- AdamRob Stuart
- FrankAustin Stuart
- CalebWesley Tippetts
- PreacherKim Wall
- GideonConnor Wince
- Mrs. PerkinsDilcia Yanez Rokusek
- LukeRolando Zee
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