Belmont Dramatic Club

Spring 2008

“Brigadoon - The Musical” - Book and Lyrics by Alan J. Lerner, Music by Frederick Lowe

Artistic Director: Bill Allsbrook

Music Director: Sandra Bailey Kendall

Produced by special arrangement with Tams-Whitmark Music Library, Inc., New York, NY 10022

Brigadoon tells the story of a mysterious Scottish village that appears for only one day every hundred years, though to the villagers, the passing of each century seems no longer than one night. The enchantment is viewed by them as a blessing rather than a curse, for it saved the village from destruction. According to their covenant with God, no one from Brigadoon may ever leave, or the enchantment will be broken and the site and all its inhabitants will disappear into the mist forever. Two American tourists, lost in the Highlands, stumble upon the village just as a wedding is about to be celebrated, and their arrival has serious implications for the inhabitants of the village.

Cast of Characters:

Andrew MacLaren	late 50s - father of Fiona and Jean - hearty, but a but pompous, with a loud, gruff voice
Angus MacGuffie	mid-30s - sells dairy produce (opt. baritone - non-singing if solo lines in “Chase&rdquo go to MacGregor)
Archie Beaton	50s - kind, sells woolen goods
Charlie Dalrymple	20s - betrothed to Jean MacLaren
Fiona MacLaren	22-23 - graceful, bright, sense of humor
Frank	New York bartender
Harry Beaton	approx. 24 - Archie’s son, sensitive - Dancer
Jane Ashton	late 20s - attractive New Yorker, though a little severe, engaged to Tommy
Jean MacLaren	approx. 18 - attractive, shy, betrothed to Charlie Dalrymple - Dancer
Jeff Douglas	approx. 35 - good natured, retiring
Kate	friend of Jean’s
Meg Brockie	sells dairy products with Angus MacGuffie
Mr. Lundie	late 50s - school-master, kind, with a benign manner, the “Dominie” of Brigadoon
Stuart Dalrymple	sells woolen clothes - Chorus, solo tenor voice
Tommy Albright	approx. 30 - handsome, but sensitive
Maggie Anderson	has a “yearning” for Harry Beaton - Dancer, non-speaking
Sandy Dean	sells candy - Bass voice, non-speaking
MacGregor	sells meat - Chorus, solo baritone voice, non-speaking, may take Angus’ solos in “Chase&rdquo
Fishmonger	Girl - Dancer in “Bonnie Jean Ballet,” non-speaking
Sword Dancers	2 men, non-speaking
Bagpiper(s)	non-speaking
Townsfolk of Brigadoon	Singers and Dancers, approx. 20 of each

Auditions

Auditions will be held at:

First Baptist Church in Belmont click here for directions

129 Lexington Street

Belmont, MA

Sunday	1/6/08	7 to 9pm
Monday	1/7/08	7 to 9pm
Tuesday	1/8/08	Callbacks: 7 to 9pm

Actors, dancers, and singers needed.

Please note: Singers should bring piano sheet music for their prepared songs.

For more information please call (617) 489-2529 or (617) 484-9174.

Performances

Performances will be held at:

Belmont Town Hall (handicapped accessible) click here for directions

455 Concord Avenue

Belmont, MA

Friday	4/25/08	8pm
Saturday	4/26/08	8pm
Sunday	4/27/08	3pm matinee
Friday	5/2/08	8pm
Saturday	5/3/08	8pm
Sunday	5/4/08	3pm matinee

Tickets:

Members (whose dues are paid for the 2007/8 Season) get one ticket free of charge.

$20 Adults

$15 Seniors (65+) / Youths (under 18)

$15 Group Rate (20 or more tickets ordered at the same time)

Order your tickets soon to reserve the best seats! Assigned seating only.

For Advance Ticket Sales:

Ticket Order Form (Print and mail to us with your check):

- Enclose your check, payable to Belmont Dramatic Club, Inc.

- To have your tickets mailed to you, please also enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with your order and check.

- Mail your order and check to: L. Lundberg, 46 Summit Road, Belmont, MA 02478-1058

- Ticket orders received either without a self-addressed stamped envelope, or within 5 days of the performance, will be held for you at the door.

Tickets will also be available at the door on the night of each performance; doors will open half an hour before curtain time.

For more information regarding tickets, please call (617) 484-7445.

Any other questions, please call (617) 489-2529.