Emperor's New Clothes
Home Up Plaza Suite Swing 2000 Little Mary Sunshine Emperor's New Clothes

 

Directed by Dixie Fiegel 

Musical Director Sharon Smith Juchems

Produced by Debra Gustafson

Performance dates:  May 11-12-13 and 18-19-20, 2001

The Emperor's New Clothes is based on the classic children's fairy tale.  A vain and haughty emperor, who has to have the latest and greatest regardless of cost or common sense, is fleeced by  two con men.  The con men weave him a suit of the most magical fabric, stunning colors, and amazing texture -- although, as everyone knows, they are just pocketing the money and pretending to weave thin air.  None of the members of the emperor's court or subjects are brave enough to tell him the truth; they fall into the con men's trap and lavish the emperor with praise and complements.

The big day, of course, arrives, and the emperor proceeds to parade about town in his new suit.  Or, is he actually parading about in his "birthday suit?!"  A lesson is learned by all as the Emperor sings that he is finally free!

Lovely songs, fun characters, the classic story....The Emperor's New Clothes is entertainment for the whole family.  And, how will we stage the climatic scene and "costume"?????  Come to the show and find out!

Cast
The Royal Court
The Emperor Matt Hadley
Father Jim Hay
Young Roland Matthew Kramer
Minister of Fashion Mike Cha
Grand Poohba of Toiletries Alan Wales
Sultan of Style Eric Schnoor
Duchess of Dressing Up Emily Hilker
Underlady of Underwear Sarah Dixon
Overlady of Overdressing Courtney Scarpelli
Esther (Mother) Sue Wildermuth
Mary Laura Nehs
Sarah Rachel Roberts
Henrietta Amanda Ketchpaw
Page Turner Wilson Knoor
Page With Fanfare Augie Knoor
The Very Important Citizens of the Town
Ashley Arroyo Christopher Nehs Emma Sawdey Hannah Thimmesch
Karen Wheelock Stacey Sheets Jake Odling Maddie Brancel
Meagan Sexton Pamela Arkin Robert Rose Ruth McLeod

Crew
Director Dixie Fiegel
Musical Director Sharon Juchems Smith
Producer Debra Gustafson
Pianist  Jan Conway
Choreographer Laura McLeod
Set Design Sue Bell
Set Construction Beth Sukala, Jim Hay, Wendy Koehnke, Sue Bell, Mike Bell, Judi Hay, Linda Kouzes
Set Painter Beth Sukala
Lighting Designer Jim Hay
Lighting Technician Wendy Koehnke
Spotlights Linda Kouzes, Susan Sawdey
Costumes Sue Bell, Debra Gustafson, Wendy Koehnke, Robyn Christenberry, Amy Brancel, the Cast
Hats Amy Brancel
Props Janet Hadley
Stage Manager Laura Brandt
Stage Crew Brian Wales, Mike Bell
House Manager Sue Bell
Ticket Manager  Sheryl Gustafson
Program Sharon Ainger
Publicity Babs and Marv Henschel
Ushers Members and Friends of LPL
Performance Pianist and Keyboards Jan Conway
Drums Tim Wuhrman
 Bass  Leandra Brown
 


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