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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 15, 2015
THE PLAYERS THEATRE PRESENTS “CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG”
Sarasota, FL — From October 28th to November 15th, The Players Theatre will be presenting most fantasmagorical musical in the history of everything, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” as part of their 86th Broadway Season. Directed and choreographed by Berry Ayers, this musical is based on the much-beloved 1968 film version of the same name which was, in turn, based on the popular children’s book by Ian Fleming. Music and Lyrics were written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, the same writers that made Mary Poppins so chim-chim-cheree! An out-of-this-world musical adventure, the cast is lead by AJ Forsyth who plays the zany English inventor Caractacus Potts. Truly Scumptious, with whom Potts falls in love, is played by Kaitlynn Barrett. Joining the adventure are Pott’s two children, Jeremy and Jemima, played by Ryan Modjeski and Belle Babcock. Together, they embark on a fantastical tour in their magical flying car. The “flying” car will be the star of the show, having been lovingly and painstakingly built by John Reynolds.
Jeffery Kin, Artistic Director, remarks, “Nothing could excite this ‘kid at heart’, more than bringing an incredible musical like “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” to our stage! The movie always enthralled me as a kid…and I grew up singing the amazing songs. We are proud to bring this story to the stage with our teams of creative folks and cherished volunteers. It will surely be 2 hours of fun and fantasy for the whole family to enjoy!”
Regular tickets are $25 with Premium seating (Rows A-E) at $30. Full time students under 24 with valid ID are $12. However, on select nights, there is a special “Family 4 Pack” – 4 seats for $60 ($15 each). These select nights are: Friday, Nov. 6th at 7:30pm; Saturday, Nov. 7th at 2pm; and Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30pm.
Story: Jeremy and Jemima meet Truly Scrumptious while admiring an old race car that is for sale for 30 shillings. The two bring Truly home to meet their Father, Caractacus Potts, who has invented Toot Sweets—a whistle candy, which he attempts to sell in order to buy the old car. His plan fails, but he does sell another one of his inventions and Potts purchases the car. He works his magic on the old race car, but two Vulgarians want the special car and lure the four to Vulgaria, where their Baron is holding the Pott’s Grandfather captive. Upon arrival in Vulgaria, the Potts children are captured and it is up to Caractacus and Truly to save the children and their Grandfather.
Performance Dates:
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
October 28th to November 15th
October 28th: Preview Night
October 29th: Opening Night
October 28, 29, 31, November 3-7; 12-14 at 7:30pm
November 1,7,8,15 at 2:00PM
Tickets:
$25 Regular
$30 Premium (rows A-E)
$12 Full Time Student under 24 w/valid ID
“Family 4 Pack” $60. Valid November 6, 7 & 13
Cast:
Caractacus Potts AJ Forsyth
Truly Scrumptious Kaitlynn Barrett
Grandpa Potts Ric Stroup
Baron Bomburst Tim Fitzgerald
Baroness Bomburst Debbi White
The Child Catcher/Junkman Daniel Pelissier
The Toy Maker/Coggins Derek Dutcher
Jeremey Potts Ryan Modjeski
Jemima Potts Belle Babcock
Boris Bill Sarazen
Goran Brett Johnson
Lord Scrumptious/Vulgarian Michael Brown
Adult Ensemble/Turkey Farmer/ Inventor Barbara Bostic
Adult Ensemble/Morris Man/Inventor Miriam Roeming-Engle
Adult Ensemble/Miss Phillips/Morris Man/Vulgarian Kay Siebold
Adult Ensemble/Violet/Vulgarian Grace Vitale
Adult Ensemble/Morris Man/Vulgarian Paige Galdieri
Adult Ensemble/Sid/Captain Lucinda Schlotterback
Adult Ensemble/Chef/Morris Man/Inventor Nancy Creighton
Kids Ensemble/Greta Tori Bates
Kids Ensemble/Toby Ricky Bizzaro
Kids Ensemble/Marta Riley Bloom
Kids Ensemble Siobhan Boyle
Kids Ensemble/Singing Boy Ian Burnsworth
Kids Ensemble Nya Chambless
Kids Ensemble/Singing Girl Tori Greenlaw
Kids Ensemble Anika Pisz
Kids Ensemble/Stephen Charles Shoemaker
Kids Ensemble/Soldier Olivia Yagy
Kids Ensemble Tommy Magurie
Kids Ensemble Liam Magurie
Crew:
Director/Choreography Berry Ayers
Production Manager Berry Ayers
Assist Director Lauren Ward
Technical Director Ken Junkins
Asst. Technical Dir. Alyssa Goudy
Musical Director Becky Heintz
AVLE Seth Berry
Stage Manager Alyssa Goudy
Asst. Stage Mgr. Josh Linderman
Props Coordinator Drue Murray
Set Design Matt Nitsch
Car Designer/Builder John Reynolds
Costumes Kaylene McCaw
Specialty Projections Jerry Chambless
Make Up Design Miranda Becker
The Players Theatre
838 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota FL 34236, 941-365-2494, Fax: 941-954-0282
www.theplayers.org. Box Office: Mon-Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and one hour prior to curtain time.
The Players Box Office is located on Tamiami Trail between 10th Street and Blvd. of the Arts.
The Players Theatre
838 N Tamiami Trail
Sarasota FL 34236
